Shredding event set
The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean & Beautiful Commission announces the Spring Shredding Event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16 at Saracen Landing.
The limit is 10 boxes of paper per person or group. They won’t accept plastic or metal. Participants should sort items before bring them to the event. Sponsors include RazorShred and Saracen Landing.
Ministry to hold graduation
House of Bread Deliverance Church, 1501 W. Second Ave., will host a 2025 graduation and validation service at 6 p.m. Friday. The public is invited to attend this service. Details: Saint Mary Harris, senior pastor, (870) 872-2196.
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VA sets virtual claims clinic
The Little Rock VA Regional Office will hold a virtual claims clinic for Arkansas veterans from 4-6 p.m. May 22. To reserve a time slot, veterans should call (501) 370-3829 before 4 p.m. May 21, according to a news release.
Veterans may speak one-on-one to staff of the Little Rock VA Regional Office regarding their claims for VA benefits. Staff will answer questions about existing VA benefits claims and assist with filing new claims. Details: http://benefits.va.gov/benefits/ or call 800-827-1000.
Humor month event set
Bob “Hubba Jubba” Moss will present the the fifth annual celebration of “Lunch, Learn & Love 2 Laff 4 Rx” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 30 at the board room of the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce. The community is invited to attend the free lunch workshop.
The event will include humor month history, “Laffs Galore Laffter Drills & Songs,” and a mini lecture, according to the Chamber newsletter. To make a reservation, call the Chamber at (870) 535-0110.
Juneteenth set downtown
The Juneteenth celebration will be held in downtown Pine Bluff from 5-11 p.m. June 20.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Juneteenth in the Bluff Arts & Cultural Festival will be located in the Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District.
The downtown celebration will primarily be from Second Avenue to Third Avenue and State Street to Pine Street with the main stage at Second Avenue and Main Street, according to a spokesman from the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission.
Juneteenth is powered by UAPB, the A&P Commission and city of Pine Bluff, according to a flier.