Prayer Rally set Saturday
House of Bread Deliverance Church’s pastor/apostle, Saint Mary Harris, will host the 14th annual Prayer Rally at 6 a.m. Saturday on the lawn of the Pine Bluff Civic Center, on the steps near the flag pole.
“As students prepare for back to school, prayer continues to be the response and supreme focus to transform the culture and community back to God,” Harris said in a news release.
Clergy participants will include Gail Stith, John Nicholson, Jesse Turner, Shirley Sanders, Dale McCollum, Robbie Henry, Beverly Murray and other community leaders. Recording gospel artist Cachet will be on hand for praise and worship.
“Everyone is welcome. Come and help us pray during this 14th Annual Prayer Rally for our city, state, and nation. We are better together,” Harris said.
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Details: Saint Mary Harris, House of Bread pastor/apostle, at (870) 872-2196 or www.houseofbreaddeliverance.com.
Taste of Pine Bluff, $10K pitch canceled
A Taste of Pine Bluff and $10K Pitch Competition, originally scheduled Sept. 6, has been canceled, according to the Stuff in The Bluff.com.
“While the event will not proceed as planned, our commitment to supporting Pine Bluff’s businesses and entrepreneurs remains unwavering. Thank you,” a spokesman said.
Stay tuned for future events presented by the 1899 Project.
United Way sets fundraiser
United Way of Southeast Arkansas will host a Duck Race fundraiser Aug. 12 from 9-11 a.m. at Crenshaw Springs Water Park in White Hall or by virtual stream. Participants will receive the URL after registering.
Quack packs are $25 for six and $5 for single ducks. All proceeds will go toward a special fund managed by United Way to help cover medication co-pays for the elderly and underinsured, according to a news release.
“Together, we are addressing a real and urgent need for those who are often overlooked — our seniors and those struggling to afford their medications. This event is a testament to the power of local action and caring hearts,” according to the release.
Participants are urged to come out, cheer on their ducks, and help make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
“Your support at the United Way Inaugural Duck Races will help build a healthier, more caring community for all,” according to the release. “With federal and state funding and grants being reduced or sometimes unavailable, having this local safety net is more important than ever. It ensures that our most vulnerable neighbors don’t have to choose between their health and other basic needs.”
Lelan Stice, proprietor of Doctor’s Orders Pharmacy, is sponsoring the Duck Race fundraiser in partnership with United Way. The Delta Plex Radio Station will be on-site. Details: United Way Southeast Arkansas, info@pbreynoldscenter.org or (870) 534-2153.
Tickets on sale for Simmons PGA event
The Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens will be held at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock. Tournament play will take place Oct. 24-26. The tournament will serve as the second round of the PGA TOUR Champions’ annual Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, according to a news release.
The field will consist of the top 54 players in the standings competing for $2.3 million in prize money and a chance to earn their spot among the top 36 in the final event of the season.
General admission ticket options include daily Friday, Saturday or Sunday tickets for $30, Good Any One Day tickets for $35 or $85 weekend tickets for all three days of competition rounds. Children ages 15 and under will receive free general admission access with a ticketed adult. An upgraded 15th green shared hospitality ticket is also available for $300 per day or $850 for the weekend.
Limited Parker Lexus Lounge tickets are available as a 4-pack weekend ticket for $5,000. In addition to four weekend tickets, Parker Lexus Lounge tickets include two VIP parking passes per day, access to the open-air hospitality venue with prime views of the 17th green, premium food and beverages, including lunch, afternoon snacks, and a full-service bar, private restroom facilities, and closed-circuit televisions with live golf telecast.
Host clients and showcase your brand in upscale-casual style with the 16th Green Cabanas. Limited tickets remain priced at $18,000 for a 12-person weekend ticket, the venue offers a semi-private, open air hospitality experience with a premier view of the green.
For a complete listing of ticket options or to purchase tickets, visit simmonsbankchampionship.com.
Alumni luncheon set
The UAPB AM&N National Alumni Association will host the Alumni Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Tickets to the luncheon are available on a first come, first served basis, according to a news release.
Tickets are $85 and can only be purchased the following ways:
1 — Mail a check or money order payable to UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association to 1200 N. University, Mail Slot 4813, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. (Call the office before mailing your check to ensure that seats are still available.)
2 — Purchase online at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/alumni-luncheon–2025.
3 — Call the alumni office at (870) 536-2309 to pay by card over the phone.
The clear bag policy is still in effect at the convention center. For details, follow the UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association on social media.