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.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Alphas prepare tax returns free for low to moderate
income residents
The Delta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. will prepare free tax returns for low to moderate income families from 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the academy building at Pine Bluff High School, 711 W. 11th Ave., according to a news release. For covid-19 safety measures, participants will be met at their cars and the tax preparer will call them when their return is ready. Participants must bring documents including picture ID, Social Security card and dates of birth for themselves and all family members they are claiming; W-2’s for all jobs the person held in 2020 and any other tax related documents, bank routing number and account number if they are having the refund direct deposited. If the taxpayer is filing with their spouse, they should bring the spouse. Details: (501) 819-2048 or (501) 500-3918.
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
Grand Prairie Festival slates reception
The Grand Prairie Festival of the Arts Photography Artists’ Reception Open House will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Arts Center of the Grand Prairie at Stuttgart. The entire exhibit may be found on the website at www.grandprairiearts.com and will be published Feb. 1. Small groups and individuals are welcome to the center to view the exhibit in person by emailing for an appointment arts001@centurytel.net . All health protocols will be enforced.
Wednesday, Feb. 3
MECA board to meet
The Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association (MECA) Board will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Details: Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management, (870) 541-5470.