URA board to meet
The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency Board Meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the URA Board Room at 417 W. Sixth Ave Pine Bluff, AR 71601.. Details: (870) 209-0323.
Caregivers meeting postponed
Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas postponed the Caregivers Alzheimer Support Group Meeting that was scheduled for Monday because of technical problems in the virtual setup, according to Carolyn Ferguson, officer of community services.
Area Agency plans menu
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Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas is serving lunches from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays at the senior centers. Next week’s menu includes:
Oct. 28 — Chicken broccoli quiche, hash browns, hot sliced apples, blueberry muffin, and milk.
Oct. 29 — Baked turkey with gravy, cornbread dressing with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie with whipped topping, and milk.
Oct. 30 — Hamburger on bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, corn salad, baked chips, banana pudding, and milk.
Oct. 31 — Breaded pork cutlet with gravy, scalloped corn and broccoli, greens, autumn delight, and milk.
Nov. 1 — Brown beans and ham, steamed cabbage and carrots, cornbread, strawberries and bananas, and milk. Details: Strachota Senior Center, (870) 543-6323.
Deadline set on Chamber fish fry tickets
The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce will host 72nd Annual Farmers Appreciation Fish Fry from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Hestand Stadium. The deadline to buy tickets is today, according to the Chamber newsletter.
They will be serving King Kat catfish and chicken dinners. Tickets are $20 for chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. Sponsorships are $40. Details: Chamber, (870) 535-0110.
EHC hosts pecan, peanut sale
The Jefferson County Extension Homemakers Club members are selling fresh 2024 shelled pecans and double dipped chocolate covered peanuts, which will arrive just in time for holiday cooking, gift-giving, and healthy eating.
This is the association’s only fundraiser and it provides funding for leadership training, workshops, and educational programs for Jefferson and surrounding counties, according to a news release.
Prices this year are:
1 pound bag, shelled fancy pecan halves – $14
1 pound chocolate double dipped peanuts – $14
Extra Holiday Foods Show Cookbook – $5.
Order forms are available at the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service, 500 S. Idaho St., or by email to Mary Ann Kizer at mkizer@uada.edu. The order deadline is Oct. 31. Make checks payable to Jefferson County Extension Homemakers and bring to the Extension Office by deadline or mail to Delores Kelley, Treasurer; 509 West St.; White Hall, AR, 71602.
The 40th Annual Holiday Foods Show will be Nov. 8 beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall, 412 W. Sixth Ave., Pine Bluff. Tickets are available for $20 from EHC members and include a cookbook.
Pecans are a good source of protein and omega-6 fatty acids and are recommended for brain health. Pecans can be roasted, toasted, chopped, or used as halves and add flavor to vegetable dishes, snacks and desserts.
Details: Mary Ann Kizer, Jefferson County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agent, at (870) 534-1033 or email mkizer@uada.edu.
Taylor Field plans Halloween carnival
The community is invited to attend the third annual Halloween Carnival at historic Taylor Field from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 29, rain or shine. The free event will feature carnival games and activities for families to celebrate Halloween.
Participants can enjoy games, prizes, food, lively music, and a costume contest, along with plenty of candy for trick-or-treaters.
While most of the activities will cater to children ages 12 and under, there will be some options available for older siblings and parents as well. All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, according to a news release.
“We are thrilled to welcome everyone to the third annual Halloween Carnival at Historic Taylor Field,” said Committee Chairman Jeff Gross. “Last year’s event was remarkable, and we anticipate achieving the same level of enthusiasm this year. Make sure to arrive early and enjoy the festivities throughout the evening on Tuesday, Oct. 29. We are grateful for the support of the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission in making this event a success.”
Named in honor of Pinchback Taylor, today Taylor Field stands as one of Arkansas’ oldest ballparks, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
Sponsorships are available and donations of candy and prizes are welcome. Additional proceeds will go toward upgrades to the playing surface at Taylor Field.
For more information on becoming a sponsor or donating for this event, contact Jeff Gross at (870) 718-3512.