Tractor Supply set farmers market
Tractor Supply Co., 6903 Sheridan Road, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 30.
The event will feature locally-grown, fresh produce, as well as other seasonal products. People can stop in for homemade crafts, baked goods, arts and crafts and soaps, all produced by neighbors in the White Hall area, according to a news release.
“This is a great opportunity for members of our community to support local farmers while also getting to enjoy deliciously fresh food,” said Amanda Black, manager of the White Hall Tractor Supply store. “As a company, we believe in fostering community relationships while supporting the rural lifestyle, and this event allows us to do just that.”
Vendors will have tables set up at the tented space by the storefront where they will showcase their goods. This event is open to the public. Details: Tractor Supply, (870) 247-7604.
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Keep Arkansas Beautiful offers events
Keep Arkansas Beautiful is supporting Arkansas high school students in fulfilling their service learning requirements through impactful, hands-on projects aimed at environmental stewardship and community enhancement.
With 75 hours of community service required for high school graduation, KAB offers a range of activities.
KAB’s service learning projects include and go beyond traditional litter cleanups, presenting initiatives that restore, preserve, and improve the natural surroundings. Students can participate in creating pollinator gardens, planting trees, and enhancing parks and playgrounds, all of which contribute to Arkansas’s ecological health.
Additionally, some featured projects encourage students to take part in conservation efforts by organizing educational presentations, planning Earth Day events, and even entering the 2025 KAB Commercial Contest to creatively spread the message of environmental responsibility. KAB’s service learning projects also explore opportunities for on-campus thrift store exchanges and mural paintings, promoting sustainable practices within local communities. Details: https://keeparkansasbeautiful.com/service-learning/
USACE issues small craft advisory
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas on Tuesday. Heavy rainfall in Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas over the last 24 hours was causing Arkansas River flows to exceed 70,000 cubic feet per second systemwide.
Small craft advisories are issued when flows exceed 70,000 cfs. Strong currents and large debris can threaten the safety of pleasure craft during high flows, according to a news release.
Current flows at Trimble Lock and Dam are near 100,000 cfs. A crest of 70,000 cfs will make its way downstream over the next few days. Details: www.swl-wc.usace.army.mil or www.swl.usace.army.mil.
Fundraiser to benefit foodbank
Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Little Rock and Pine Bluff areas are teaming up to host a mobile order fundraiser this week through Saturday. For every mobile order placed, participating restaurants will donate a portion of proceeds to the Arkansas Foodbank, according to a news release.
The Arkansas Foodbank is a nonprofit organization serving central south Arkansas by providing an affordable and credible food source for individuals affected by hunger.
A&P commission to meet
The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at the office of the A&P Commission at 623 S. Main St., according to a news release. Details: Betty Brown, A&P administrative assistant, (870) 534-2121.