USACE lifts small craft advisory
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is lifting the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Small craft advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second.
While flows have receded, USACE officials urge boaters to always exercise caution when on the river. Before setting out in a pleasure craft, dress for the weather, check flow conditions, file a float plan with friends or family, always wear a life jacket and give commercial towboats an extra wide berth for safety’s sake, according to a news release.
Harbor Oaks Pro Shop sets opening
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
The public is invited to the grand opening celebration of the Harbor Oaks Pro Shop 11 a.m. today beginning with a dedication ceremony.
The shop was closed for five years. The golf course opened last year. The par-72 course is located north of Regional Park and has five sets of tees stretching from 5,182 to a little over 7,000 yards, according to a news release.
The Harbor Oaks Golf course is open for play. Details: Pine Bluff Parks & Recreation Department, (870) 536-0920.
PB Quilter’s Guild to meet
The Pine Bluff Quilter’s Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. June 18 at First Baptist Church, 6501 S. Hazel St.
The program, which will be presented by Sylvia Ngar, will be on needle turn appliqué. Information about the day retreat to be held June 25-27 at First Baptist Church will be available. Dianne Graham will lead the “question of the month” discussion and there will be a sign-up sheet for the Oct. 8 workshop.
Show-and-tell, along with fat quarter and door prize drawings, will be held after the business meeting, according to a news release.
Members with a birthday in June are asked to bring a door prize, which should be related to quilting or sewing. Door prizes are given out at the end of the meeting and all winners must be present.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a fat quarter (18-by-22 inches) of 100% cotton for the monthly fat quarter drawing. Patriotic prints are the featured fabric for June. At any time white or white-on-white is also acceptable.
The Pine Bluff Quilter’s Guild has an annual membership fee of $20. Anyone interested in learning the art of quilt making is welcome to come, visit and become a member. Membership is open to all who are interested in quilting, no prior experience is needed.
The purpose of the guild is to ensure the continuity of the craft by teaching the techniques of quilting, and to encourage and promote an interest in quilting to the public.
“Come and join us. What you don’t know about quilting, we can teach and what you know about quilting, we can learn,” a spokesman said.
Mt. Pleasant plans fun day
Mt. Pleasant AME Church, 1201 N. Magnolia St., will host a Family & Friends Community Fun Day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. The community is invited to the free event. The guest speaker will be Drue Griffin, according to StuffintheBluff.com.
There will be a cake walk, bouncy houses, water slide, checkers, spades and dominoes tournament as well as free food and drawings for a gas card and free haircut or style for children.
Leadership Arkansas applications open
Leadership Arkansas Class XIX applications are now open through Aug. 5.
Leadership Arkansas is a nine-month program that develops emerging and established business, civic, and community leaders who have the desire and potential to create a better Arkansas, according to a news release from the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas.
“Leadership Arkansas is all about cultivating leaders who are ready to make a difference,” said Leadership Arkansas Program Director Toni Lindsey. “As we prepare for Class XIX, we are looking for individuals from diverse industries and backgrounds who are eager to join us in discovering the many strengths and opportunities within our state and prepared to play a key role in shaping Arkansas’ future.”
For more information or to apply visit https://www.arkansasstatechamber.com/leadership-arkansas/application-requirements/. Details: Toni Lindsey at tlindsey@arkansasstatechamber.com.
Rice board to meet in Stuttgart
The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board will meet June 26 begining at 8:30 a.m. at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart.
A tour of the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center will be held from 8:30-10 a.m. Those interested in participating in the tour must register in advance by 5 p.m. June 24 at 2024 Dale Bumpers Rice Research Center Tour (cognitoforms.com).
The business meeting will start at 10 a.m. at the UADA Rice Research and Extension Center.
For those wishing to join the meeting virtually via Zoom, visit https://arkansas-gov.zoom.us/j/88557534823pwd=bVLhLymsVIHaNo0gUYbdaT4MciYMb0.1.
Use Meeting ID: 885 5753 4823 and Passcode: 642933 or One tap mobile at +19294362866,,88557534823#,,,,*642933# US.
Brookshire’s seeks veterans to take to D.C.
Brookshire Grocery Co. is accepting applications from military veterans to fill 25 spots on its trip to Washington, D.C., Oct. 21-23 for the 20th Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods Heroes Flight program.
This flight will include veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Gulf War, War in Afghanistan and War in Iraq. BGC provides the all-expenses paid trip as a way of honoring veterans for their service and sacrifices, according to a news release.
Veterans will be primarily from the Tyler, Texas, and Hot Springs areas. Veterans are invited to apply for the program at https://www.brookshires.com/sm/pickup/rsid/1928/heroes-flight. BGC will be accepting applications through June 28.