Editor’s Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at shope@ pbcommercial.com to make additions or changes.
Monday, Feb. 15
Holiday observance to close agencies
Several agencies will be closed today observed as President’s Day, Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Bates Day: Pine Bluff City Hall, Jefferson County Courthouse, White Hall City Hall, Pine Bluff School District and Watson Chapel School District.
House of Bread cancels food giveaway
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
House of Bread Deliverance Church, 500 S. Main St., canceled the food distribution for Monday Feb. 15, until the weather clears up. The church will reschedule this event as well as the Go Fresh event that had been planned for Feb. 11. Saint Mary Harris, House of Bread Apostle, will issue updates. Details: (870) 872-2196.
Tuesday, Feb. 16
New Life Church won’t host food event
New Life Church, 2801 S. Olive St., won’t hold its scheduled food give away Tuesday for the Farmers to Families Food Drive. Community Outreach Coordinator Mary Liddell received a notice that due to the weather, the truck won’t be able to come to Pine Bluff. Another event is scheduled Feb. 23. Details: Mary Liddell,
(870) 643-2383 or marylddll@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Pine Bluff Commercial sets church news deadline
Church news is printed in The Commercial on Friday. The deadine to submit church announcements is noon Wednesday. Announcements can be for in-person services or online services as well as other ministry events. Articles may be submitted by email to shope@adgnewsroom.com. Pastors, ministers or other writers interested in writing a religion column may submit articles for consideration by email. Please include your phone number, the name and location of your ministry or city where you reside, and your photo. Photos may also accompany church news.
Thursday, Feb. 18
Mayor to give State of the City Address
Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley M. Washington will deliver the State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Washington will share major accomplishments of the city from the past year as well as its goals for 2021, according to a news release. Due to Covid-19, capacity at the convention center will be limited. Safeguards such as social distancing will be implemented. The address will also be streamed online.
Thursday, Feb.25
Chamber to host drive-thru annual dinner
The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual dinner as a drive-thru event from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Pine Bluff Country Club. Tickets are $50 each, according to the Chamber newsletter. The event will feature two pasta dinner options, Chamber swag bags and the chance to briefly meet new Chamber staff members. Details: Jennifer Kline, (870) 535-0110.