St. Joseph Spaghetti Supper set
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 412 W. Sixth Ave., will hold its annual Spaghetti Supper from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 and Oct. 9 in the gym. It’s carryout only and ticket prices are $15 and $10, according to a spokesman. Details: Gail Bryant, (870) 534-4701.
ArchWell to host food giveaway
ArchWell Health’s Pine Bluff center, 2801 S. Olive St., will become a pickup site for the Arkansas Foodbank’s senior dry goods boxes beginning Wednesday. This program ensures that older adults facing food insecurity have reliable access to shelf stable products, according to a news release.
ArchWell Health, a national company working with senior citizens, announced its partnership with the Arkansas Foodbank to support the organization’s Food is Medicine program.
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“The need for this partnership is clear: nearly one in eight older adults in Arkansas face food insecurity, giving the state the highest rate of senior food insecurity in the nation. By partnering food access with health care, the Food is Medicine program seeks to improve the quality of life and support independence for seniors,” according to a news release.
The Links plan annual walk
The Pine Bluff Chapter of The Links Inc. invites the community to join them for the 30th Annual Walk for Healthy Living from 8-9 a.m. Saturday at the Jefferson Regional Wellness Center Walking Trail, 1301 W. 40th Ave. Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m.
The walk is designed to encourage communities to improve their health by walking more and use physical activity as an integral part of a long-term overall health strategy, according to a news release.
“The Walk for Healthy Living is a great opportunity to revisit personal health goals while connecting with other members of the community,” according to Sheena Meadows, chair of the Health and Human Services facet of The Links. “Participants, from kids to our elderly population, can walk at their own pace during the time frame and complete the number of laps of their choice.”
Participants will also be encouraged to register to vote and check their voting status. Kelly D. Bryant is the president of chapter. Details: https://www.facebook.com/PBLinksInc/.
PB historic symposium set
The Pine Bluff Historic District Commission, in partnership with Explore Pine Bluff, will present a symposium from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 at The ARTSpace on Main, at 623 S. Main St.
The purpose is to address the challenges and opportunities for preservation and revitalization of historic properties in commercial districts, according to StuffinTheBluff.com.
The community is invited to attend. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
The afternoon will feature a keynote address by Belinda Stewart, who owns an architectural firm. She will discuss federal tax credits, hiring contractors and funding a preservation project.
Maryann Lee, who chairs the Pine Bluff Historic District Commission, said that funding, tax credits, governmental regulations, building codes and legal issues are among the topics.
Speakers representing the state, architectural firms, historic districts and historic preservationists will bring a wide range of ideas and explore best practices for cities like Pine Bluff, Lee said.
Sheri Storie, executive director of Explore Pine Bluff, is one of the conveners of this symposium.
“Pine Bluff is at a vital crossroads, and the revitalization of our historic downtown properties will play a significant role in stimulating economic development and enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our community,” Storie said. “Explore Pine Bluff is committed to increasing tourism, and the renovation of our historic properties will bring more visitors and foot traffic in the downtown area. We are proud to be a partner of this event.”
Following the symposium, a historic Pine Bluff tour will take place from 3-5 p.m. A meet and greet reception will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. hosted by hosted by Indigo Blue Coffeehouse and Dee Herring Real Estate.
This event is free of charge and open to the public. Seating is limited. To register by phone, call Maryann Lee at (870) 718-5330 or Explore Pine Bluff at (870) 540-9569. To register online, search for Historic Preservation Symposium Pine Bluff on Eventbrite.
Corps waives fees on Public Lands Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is waiving day use fees Saturday at recreation areas in observance of National Public Lands Day.
The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swim beaches only. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services or fees for specialized facilities and events, according to the news release.
The Little Rock District has led cleanup efforts at the lakes and rivers it manages across the region for nearly five decades. In 1994, those efforts became part of National Public Lands Day. USACE invites the public to help continue this tradition of service by taking part in upcoming shoreline cleanup events.
To learn more about National Public Lands Day or to find events near you, visit www.publiclandsday.org/ or contact your local USACE lake or river project office.