Center’s open house pushed back
Due to the surge in covid-19 cases, the ribbon cutting and open house has been postponed at the Jefferson Regional Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center. The gathering had been scheduled for Tuesday.
The event, which will include a ribbon cutting and tours of the facility, will be rescheduled as soon as possible, according to a news release.
Watson Chapel School Board to meet
Watson Chapel School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the district office, 4100 Camden Road.
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The agenda includes the financial statement, recognition of students and employees, public relations campaign and consideration of extending the superintendent’s contract, according to a news release. Details: (870) 879-0220.
Pine Bluff NAACP to meet virtually
The Pine Bluff NAACP Branch will hold its regular monthly membership meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Participants must have the Zoom link to join the meeting. Individuals wishing to attend may email pbnaacp@yahoo.com for the link, according to a news release.
TOPPS sets newest food giveaway
TOPPS, 1000 Townsend Drive, will give away food at 10 a.m. Tuesday on a first come, first served basis in a drive-thru method. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles to receive food, according to a news release.
Sponsors include the Pine Bluff Police Department, Canaan Christian Center, Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ, Arkansas Hunger Alliance, Arkansas Food Bank, UAMS-CEAL (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Community Engagement Alliance Against Covid-19) Community Initiative, and TOPPS.
Details: Annette Dove, TOPPS executive director, (870) 850-6011.
Area agency releases lunch menu
The Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas is serving lunches from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays at the senior centers.
Lunches available next week are:
Monday — Baked chicken strips, cauliflower and cheese sauce, peas and carrots, cookie and milk.
Tuesday — Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, fresh fruit, and milk.
Wednesday — Sliced ham, black-eyed peas, greens, corn bread, cran-apple dessert, and milk.
Thursday — Chicken parmigiana with sauce, spinach salad, corn bread stick, spiced peaches, and milk.
Friday — Lean hamburger patty on bun, Mexicali corn, lettuce, tomato, onion, baked beans, melon and strawberries, and milk.
Details: Strachota Senior Citizens Center, (870) 543-6323.