Christian Women’s luncheon set
The Christian Women’s Connection will host its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Pine Bluff Country Club.
The feature and speaker will be Jan Preston of Plano, Texas. Her topics will be “How to Write Your Memoirs” and “The Memories of Your Life,” according to a news release.
Preston has worked in the cosmetic industry for more than 30 years, traveling to more than 16 states.
“If you have dreamed of writing your memoirs, Jan will get you started on your journey with five tips. She will share how God moved her from depression to a deep joy of life,” according to the release.
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Preston is also a former chairwoman of the Christian Women’s Connection of Collin County, Texas. Preston speaks all over Texas and surrounding states. She and her husband have two children and four grandchildren.
The Christian Women’s luncheon is $20. Everyone is invited to attend. All participants are asked to honor their reservations. For reservations or cancellations, contact Jennifer Keahey at (870) 540-9302.
SEARK board meeting now Dec. 10
The next meeting for the Southeast Arkansas College Board of Trustees has been moved from Nov. 12 to Dec. 10.
According to administrative assistant Wanda Grimmett, this is to allow time for SEARK to receive the Higher Learning Commission report and be prepared to share with the board at the time.
Area Agency tells menu
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas offers lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays at the senior centers. Next week’s menu includes:
Nov. 10 — Baked mushroom burger, stewed tomatoes, au gratin potatoes, pineapples and milk.
Nov. 11 — Homemade chicken soup, broccoli and cauliflower, crackers, Jell-O and milk.
Nov. 12 — Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian vegetables, garlic toast, orange wedges and milk.
Nov. 13 — Open-face roast beef sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, fruit and milk.
Nov. 14 — BBQ meat with bun, coleslaw, roasted potatoes, hot applesauce and milk.
Food drive to aid WH pantry
Sisters in Service will host a food drive from 12:30-2 p.m. Sunday for the White Hall Food Pantry. The dropoff site is First Baptist Church Youth Building, 8203 Dollarway Road (across the street from the middle school).
Sisters in Service is helping the food pantry provide special holiday foods for the community during the November food distribution, according to a flyer. Items needed include cake mixes, stuffing mix, cake icing, mac and cheese and canned yams. Details: (870) 718-3471.
Hospital foundation sets gala
Jefferson Regional Foundation will present the Winter Wonderland Ball 2026 on Feb. 28 at the White Hall Community Center.
There will be live entertainment, according to a flier. Tickets are $250. For tickets and sponsorship information, contact Laura Beth Shaner at (870) 541-7210.
Leadership 2026 seeks applicants
The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations and applications for the 2026 Leadership Pine Bluff program.
“Founded in 1981, Leadership Pine Bluff was the very first leadership program established in the state of Arkansas,” according to a news release. “Its mission is to expose business and community leaders to all sectors of the community — helping them learn, network, and develop the skills needed to take on future leadership roles in Pine Bluff and beyond.”
If you know someone who would make a great candidate, submit their name to the chamber. If you’re interested in participating yourself, fill out an application tab to complete and submit your application.
All completed applications are due by Dec. 19 and must include a $35 registration fee. Leadership Pine Bluff is a program of the chamber. The presenting sponsor is Saracen Casino Resort.
For details, contact the chamber at (870) 535-0110, email jennifer@jeffersoncountyalliance.ccsend.com or see the application here.
Wildcat Society to visit Rotary
The Watson Chapel High School Wildcat Society Gentlemen’s Club will visit the West Pine Bluff Rotary Club at noon Thursday at the Pine Bluff Country Club.
The guest speaker, Deondre Goodwin, will discuss his involvement in community service and share his journey from police officer to successful businessman since 2017, according to Pine Bluff Interested Citizens for Voter Registration Inc.
About 30 Wildcat Society members will attend. This trip is sponsored by the Woodson Center PBICVR Community Affiliate Network legacy member.
Corvettes, veterans salute set
Jason Irby Innovation Foundation will present its third annual Corvettes and Veterans Salute and Ceremony on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Registration and set-up begins at 8 a.m. Gates open and the Car/Jeep/Truck Show starts at 9 a.m.
This celebration is being planned as a “wonderful community and public event for everyone,” Wabbaseka native and author Jason Irby said on StuffinTheBluff.com. The purpose is to honor all veterans and acknowledge the legacy of War Memorial Stadium.
“It was originally intended to be a living, breathing War Memorial for the future … honoring all those who served in the Great Wars of World War I and World War II. War Memorial Stadium is a living memorial, a special place, a place built to be special,” Irby said.
“Corvettes and Veterans will also commemorate the Chevy Corvette, an iconic automobile brand classification, which is also known as a small, lethal, military classification of combatant warship dating back to the French Navy in the 1670s,” Irby said.
Additionally, 2025 is an anniversary year for Jeep vehicles. Details: jasonirbyinnovationfoundation@gmail.com or corvettesandveterans@gmail.com.