Food truck, fried pie fundraiser set
Neighbor to Neighbor and Bull’s Den food truck will host a drive-thru barbecue and fried pie fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 on the parking lot of Grace Episcopal Church, 4101 S Hazel St. Walk-ups will also be welcome, according to a news release.
Dinners will cost $10. Participants may choose from Oscar Bullard’s barbecue chicken or pulled pork. All dinners will come with slaw, beans, and bread.
For dessert, the agency is offering fresh fried pies. People can get pies hot from the pot or take home a dozen or more (fried or frozen) for the holidays.
“We are hoping this event will help offset the costs of our other canceled fundraisers and the increase in the demand for food and services in our community due to Covid-19,” according to the release. “Come on out to support your local food bank and soup kitchen and enjoy some delicious food while you’re at it.”
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Presale orders for a dozen or more frozen pies may be placed by calling Neighbor to Neighbor. All presale orders must be picked up at Neighbor to Neighbor, 1419 S. Pine St.on Nov. 20 between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Pies are $25 a dozen. A variety of flavors are available including sugar-free pies.
For details or for ordering pies, participants should call Neighbor to Neighbor, (870) 534-2883, between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays.
Museum to hold Veterans Day event
White Hall Museum, 9009 Dollarway Road, will be open Wednesday in honor of all who have served in the military.
Brenda Doucey, White Hall Museum director, invites anyone who is interested to stop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The White Hall Veterans’ Memorial recognizes the service of approximately 700 of its residents, and is located on the White Hall Museum grounds.
Church’s pantry to be open Saturday
New Community Church, 321 N. Birch St., will open its food pantry from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Food will be given out to anyone who needs it, according to a spokeswoman.
New Community observes social distancing and health guidelines.
200 free food boxes to be handed out
House of Bread Deliverance Church, 500 S. Main St., will open its food pantry Monday from 1-4:30 p.m. or until the 200 boxes run out. Boxes will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one box per household will be available, according to a news release.
Everyone must bring proof of address (utility bills and driver’s licenses.)
Due to the pandemic, handing out food will be conducted in a drive-thru process. Everyone will be required to wear a mask. Pine Bluff Police Department officers will be on duty to direct traffic.
Details are available from House of Bread apostle, Saint Mary Harris, (870) 872-2196.
Youth dance team seeks members
Youth 5-15 years old are invited to participate in a community praise dance team. There’s no fee to participate and practice will be held at Unity Christian Fellowship Church, 2712 S. Bay St., according to a news release.
There will be four teams of 10 to start with and girls and boys are encouraged to attend.
Practices will be held Tuesdays and Saturdays. Performances will be held weekly and include special events. For details, text Praise Dance to (870) 592-9136.
United Way fundraiser helps agency
CASA Women’s Shelter, a United Way of Southeast Arkansas agency, is a refuge for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. United Way is continuing its annual fundraiser which supports agencies such as the shelter.
“Regretfully these services are essential. The donations you thoughtfully give to the United Way of Southeast Arkansas provides a safe place to rebuild lives,” according to a news release.
Details are available at https://www.uwseark.org/ or (870) 536-9449.
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