Placemaking plan meeting Saturday
The community is invited to attend the Downtown Pine Bluff Innovation District Placemaking Plan meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Generator, 435 S. Main St. Light refreshments will be served.
The Center on Rural Innovation invites the public to the presentation of the plan developed with stakeholders across Pine Bluff and funded through a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Placemaking Innovation Grant.
“Learn how incremental, community-powered changes can transform downtown,” according to a flier on the newsletter of the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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“We work with communities to identify local assets, opportunities, gaps, and challenges that factor into building tech economy strategies that support their future efforts,” according to www.ruralinnovation.us. For details, visit the website.
Young professionals’ skate night set
The Jefferson County Young Professionals’ Network Business After Hours will be a ’90s Skate Night.
The event will be held from 7-10 p.m. Aug. 23 at Skateland, 3214 Old Warren Road.
Entry is free. There will be a live DJ, food, and networking for ages 25 and older, according to the newsletter from the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Fish fry to honor agribusinesses
The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a fish fry to honor Jefferson County agribusinesses.
The event will be held Oct. 24 at Hestand Stadium. The gates open at 5 p.m. The fish fry, catered by King Kat, is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members, according to the Chamber newsletter. Details: Chamber, (870) 535-0110.
Wreath Making Class set
The Horticulture Department of the Jefferson County Extension Service will present a Fall Wreath Making Class as a part of its Community Engagement and Beautification How to Workshop Series.
The class will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the extension service, 500 Idaho St. The cost is $20 per person. All supplies will be provided.
The class will be presented by County Agent Timothy Wallace of the Jefferson County Extension Service, a part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. To sign up for the class, contact the extension office at (870) 534-1033.
Plum Bayou plans tour, sunset event
The community is invited to visit the Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park on Sept. 21 for a unique guided tour of the historic mound site, culminating in the observation of the fall equinox sunset.
The tour is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6.
“Imagine a village over a thousand years ago, during the height of the Plum Bayou culture,” according to a news release. “The mounds at this site were aligned with the equinox and solstice sunsets, likely serving as gathering points for the community.
“Picture a congregation of American Indians coming together for a ceremony: men returning from a successful hunt, children listening intently to the stories of their elders, and everyone engaging in games, dances, and feasts. This fall, you have the chance to experience the equinox sunset from Mound H, just as the Plum Bayou people did over a millennium ago. Bring your family and friends to experience this fascinating blend of history and natural beauty,” according to the release.
Details: Robin Gabe, park interpreter, Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park, Scott, AR, (501) 961-9442 or robin.gabe@arkansas.gov or https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/plum-bayou-mounds-archeological-state-park.