Dollarway ’75 Class planning reunion
The 1975 Class of Dollarway High School is planning its 50th reunion and all classmates are invited to participate.
“The first fully integrated class of Dollarway Junior High (7th grade) through Dollarway Senior High (12th grade) for the years of 1969-1975 are planning their history making 50th Class Reunion,” according to a news release. “We are in search of all classmates that would like to be a part of this momentous, history making event.”
To get involved or for more details, call (870) 692-2543.
Knights to present fish fry
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The Knights of Columbus Annual Lenten Fish Fry is being held 5-7 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, West Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street. People can eat in for the all-you-can-eat dinner or get carry out plates, according to a news release. Dinners for adults are $16 and children $10 each.
1st Ward pantry sets giveaway
The First Ward Living Grace Pantry, 1201 Commerce Road, will conduct its Spring Break Giveaway from 2-4 p.m. Saturday.
“We encourage all community members in need of assistance or those looking to support their neighbors to attend this event,” according to a news release. “The Spring Break Giveaway is an excellent opportunity for families to stock up on essential food items while enjoying a sense of community spirit.”
The giveaway aims to support families with essential food items and resources during spring break.
“This event is made possible through the generous contributions of local businesses that have partnered with First Ward Living Grace Pantry. Their support underscores the importance of community collaboration in addressing food insecurity and ensuring that families have access to nutritious meals during school breaks,” according to the release.
Details: First Ward Living Grace Pantry, (479) 301-1096.
1st Ward pantry sets Easter Egg Hunt
The First Ward Living Grace Pantry, 1201 Commerce Road, will host a City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt at noon April 18.
“We invite families from Pine Bluff and surrounding areas to join us for this exciting day of fun and fellowship,” according to a news release. “Bring your baskets and prepare for an afternoon filled with joy as we celebrate Easter together!”
Participants will have the opportunity to hunt for colorful eggs filled with treats and surprises.
Key partners of the event include the city of Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff Police Department, Jefferson County sheriff’s office, local businesses and local churches.
For more information about the event or how you can get involved, contact First Ward Living Grace Pantry at (479) 301-1096.
Toys for Tots to give books to libraries
The local Toys for Tots Literacy Program is providing books to local libraries to help support literacy in the area.
“We already have requests for over 1,000 books from our local libraries to be provided to summer reading participants,” Matthew Yarnell, Toys for Tots coordinator, said in a news release.
To help meet this demand for summer reading and the agency’s additional need to provide books at Christmas, Toys for Tots Literacy Program is extending its book drive through April.
“This is a great opportunity for youth of our area to foster their love of reading and grow their own personal libraries,” said Simone Kirk, Star City librarian.
Books in new condition for youth aged 0-18 can be dropped off at these libraries — Fordyce, Rison, Watson Chapel, White Hall, Pine Bluff and Star City and these sites — The Rison Pharmacy, Rison United Methodist Church and JB’s Restaurant in Star City.
“We are looking for books that will help make kids smile and expand their imaginations,” said Yarnell. “This includes picture books for toddlers, early reading books for emergent readers, young adult novels, coloring books, activity books, cookbooks, and music books are all needed.”
The program is also seeking financial donations to help with literacy in the area. Checks or money orders can be made out to Toys for Tots and sent to P.O. Box 199, Rison, AR, 71665, or dropped off at the Cleveland County Hearld Office or Rison United Methodist Church. People can also donate to the campaign online at https://pine-bluff-ar.toysfortots.org.
“The Toys for Tots Literacy Program not only brings the joy of reading to less fortunate children, but also serves as an important tool in breaking the cycle of poverty,” according to the release.
Details: pine.bluff.ar@toysfortots.org or Matthew Yarnell, Toys for Tots coordinator, (509) 675-3420.