Earle School District Parent Seminars

The Earle School District will be hosting a series of parent seminars ahead of the start of the 2022-23 school year for the parents of students in the Earle School District.The seminars will include vital information about the upcoming school year. Attendance to the seminars is required and the district is offering a wide range of meeting dates and times to accommodate parents and their schedules. Please make plans to attend during one of the following sessions: Saturday, July 30, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sunday, July 31, 1 to 5 p.m.; Monday, August 1, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, August 2, 12 noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, August 3, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday, August 4, 12 noon to 7 p.m. For additional information, contact the Earle School District at (870) 792-8486.

Join St. Michael’s Catholic School on Monday, July 25, for Taco night. from 5:30 to 7 p.m., “Let’s Taco ‘Bout SMCS” community dinner. Q& A, meet the teachers, find out about St. Michael’s school programs

Missouri St. Find out more at (870) 735-1730.

Join the faculty and staff at West Junior High School for a fun time and tour of the all new school. Students, parents, friends and the community are invited to attend, Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Marion Water Department The Marion Water Department has relocated to 310 Judge Smith Dr. For all city water needs, including new hook-ups, bill pay, disconnects or other line issues, visit the office or call 870-739-3073.

Cornhole League Bridge Church, 2921 Hwy. 77, is hosting a Cornhole League, Sundays at 4 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per person.

Cash prizes offered.

Anyone is welcome.

Cornerstone Church Service Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1105 Balfour Rd., in West Memphis, is “Making Hope Contagious!” Sunday, July 31, after morning service (approx. 12:00), Join us for a BBQ Fellowship! All are welcome! Come join us this Sunday for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday morning in the sanctuary (livestream on Facebook), and posted on the church website by 3 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting followed by Bible study in the Main Building and posted to Cornerstone WM Study Group on Facebook by Thursday morning. Join the Cornerstone WM Study Group to join in. No Sunday evening services until further notice. For more info go to www.cornerstonewm. org. Billy Oyler – Pastor Woolfolk Library Summer Program The Woolfolk Public Library in Marion is hosting a Summer Reading Program. For more information, call or visit the library, 100 N. Currie St., (870) 739- 3238.

Back to School Fair The City of West Memphis’s Community Outreach Department is hosting a Back to School Resource Fair in the old courthouse parking lot, 100 Court St., on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring free food, school supplies, important information and more.

Vendors will be on site.

To sign up to be a vendor, or for more information, call (870) 732-7534.

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“Blasting into Our Happily Ever After’ Richland Elementary School will be hosting a “Back to School Bash” on Monday, Aug. 6, 5 to 6 p.m. All Richland parents

SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K Mark your calendars for the inaugural SSGT Taylor Hoover 5K, honoring one of the Fallen 13 Heroes of Kabul.

Saturday, Sept. 3, at Worthington Park in West Memphis. Food trucks, music, vendors and much more.

“Lace up and bring hope” with the return of the CASA 5K, Saturday, Sept. 15, in support of area foster children.

Proceeds to benefit Court Appointed Special Avocates of the Arkansas Delta, a program of Mid-South Health Systems. To register online or for more information, visit www.stearns racetiming. com/calendar or contact Chloe Harrison or Carolyn Slaughter at (870) 702-5951.

Hometown Crawfordsville The Hometown Crawfordsville Harvest Festival returns to the Old Schoolyard Park in Crawfordsville, on Saturday, Oct. 8, featuring live music, children’s area, arts & crafts, food vendors and more. If you would like a vendor application, message the Hometown Crawfordsville Facebook page or email hometown

crawfordsville@yahoo.com.

Battle of the Boards Charcuterie Board competition, Saturday, Oct.

8, during the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s Hogs on the Square Razorbacks watch party.

See whose board is the best and enjoy some football action while you taste!

Crittenden County Crime Stoppers Earn cash helping local law enforcement solve crimes. Call (870) 732-4444, 24 hours a day, 7 days week with tips.

Rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. Your identity will remain anonymous.

All tips kept confidential.

Global Academy USDA Food Program Global Academy Inc., located at 301 N. 7th St., in West Memphis, is participating in the USDA Food Program. Meals will be available at no charge or at a reduced price to enrolled persons at the above location.

Eligibility is determined by income and household size. For more information, call (870) 702-7530. First Marion Fall

Kickoff Get ready for the new school year with an evening of fun at Marion First Baptist Church, 2137 Hwy. 77, in Marion. Food, snow cones, inflatables and more, Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The community is invited to this free event.

Old St. Paul Services Old St. Paul MB Church has returned to in-person worship services at 10 a.m. each Sunday morning. Please join us for live in-person and Zoom and Facebook Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. each Sunday and Facebook live Bible Study each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. @oldstpaul church.