Community Calendar
There will not be a Women Run Arkansas-Hope Clinic this year. There will be clinics in Prescott and Nashville.
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Jonquil Festival at Historic Washington State Park. If you would like to help out in a Historic Building, parking, fish fry, Williams Tavern or etc. contact the park office at 870-983-2625. The 51st annual Jonquil Festival is set for March 15-1
General Admission tickets are still available for the annual Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting Saturday, April 6th.. These tickets DO NOT include the banquet, which is a sell-out. Tickets are $21 and will feature President Bill Clinton, Mack McLarty and Joe Purvis in the Hempstead Hall auditorium. Tickets must be purchased in advance at:
https://hempsteadhall.thundertix.com
5 Big Mistakes and How to Avoid Them is the topic of an Aging Insight Law School Free Lunch Thursday, February 21st, from noon to 1:00 pm at Unity Baptist Church, South Grady Street in Hope. Lunch provided by Kindred at Home, with the program by Attorney Lisa Shoalmire. RSVP at 903-223-5653 or madams@rossandshoalmire.com
The Hempstead County Republican Committee will have their monthly meeting this coming Thursday, February 21st at 7 pm at Amigo Juan's in Hope, Ar. You are invited to attend.
The monthly singing at Southside Baptist Church, Highway 29 South, Hope, across from the college, is Friday, February 22nd, at 6:00 pm. There will be a potluck supper.
The musical Peter Pan and Friends on Ice is Friday, February 22nd at 7:00 pm at Hempstead Hall in Hope. Additional details at hempsteadhall.com
The New Beginnings Church of God in Christ will hold their second annual "Love Banquet" Saturday February 23rd at 4pm at the North Side Park Community Center at 1709 North Spruce in Hope. Tickets are $10 each and will be avaiable at the door. Guest speaker is Pastor Micheal Williams and First Lady Sara Williams of Harvest Time in Magnolia. Gary Blakely is the host pastor. For info or tickets phone Janice Hill at 870-292-2369 or Billy Blakely at 331-0894.
The 2019 Spring Hill Bears Baseball team is having a Bear Bash February 23. A Hit-A-Thon will begin at noon with each member of the 2019 team hitting ten baseballs. Everyone has an opportunity to donate and enjoy a preview of this years' baseball team. An Alumni Game will follow at 1:30. All Spring Hill Bear Alumni are welcome to play and compete against this years' squad. Cost to play is $10. For questions and more information, please email Coach Taylor at zack.taylor@springhill.k12.ar.us
The Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Fulton will hold a benefit for Sister Jimmie J. Walker February 23rd at the F.T. Jeans CME Church at 912 MLK Drive in Tollette. The program begins at 6pm. Choirs and soloists are invited to render an "a" and "b":selection. For info call Jessie Henry at 870-896-2581
The Multicultural Society of UAHT will present the "Hope for the future" Honors Ceremony Sunday February 24th at 3pm in the Rapert Auditorium on the UAHT campus in Hope. For info email Christopher.Smith@uacch.edu
St. Luke CME Church in Ozan will hold its annual Black History Month program Sunday, February 24th at 2:30 pm. Will feature choirs, soloists, praise dancers and poets. For information, 870-983-2791.
Charity Baptist Church will hold its annual Black History Program February 24th at 2:30pm at the church at 5210 highway 67 west in Fulton. Special guest will be Pastor Steve Jackson and the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Texarkana. The public is invited. Jessie Henry, Pastor...Frances Hendrix, Church Clerk
PRESCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 TIME: 6:00 P.M. LOCATION: BOARD MEETING ROOM - BLDG. #5 HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
Hope 1st Choice Pregnancy Resource Center will hold a Safety Baby Shower on Tuesday, February 26th for expectant mothers in their 2nd or 3rd trimester. Those mothers-to-be will receive a free car seat after attending. The shower begins at 5:30 pm.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Transfer Fair is Wednesday, February 27. from 9:00-11:00 am in the Atrium of the Student Center on the Hope campus.College recruiters and transfer advisers from 4-year schools will be set up to meet with students. For more information, email jennifer.wright@uacch.edu.
The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee Wednesday, February 27 will be hosted by and at Hempstead Hall, from 9:30-11:00 am
Beads, Bags, and Bangles Kids' College Fundraiser is Thursday, February 28th at The Venue at Twelve Oaks, 4177 Highway 29 North, six miles from Hope towards Blevins, sponsored by UAHT. The theme of this year’s event is “Big Hats and Bow Ties.” Featured this year will be southern fare, mint juleps, horse racing, live music, and shopping. Wear your best big hat or your most charming bow tie. Tickets are $35. For more information or to buy your tickets, contact Anna Powell, UAHT Foundation Executive Director, at 870-722-8516 or anna.powell@uacch.edu
Historic Washington State Park will hold "Shakespeare In the Park" March 1st and 2nd. There will be evening performances each night at 7:30pm and there will be workshops on Saturday. Tickets for the plays are $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12. Workshops cost $5. For reservations or info phone 983-2684.
Baseball, softball, and teeball sign-up for the city of Hope will continue until March 1st. Registration forms are available at the Fair Park office. For info phone 777-7500.
The monthly singing at Okay Community Bsptist Church, 301 Okay Road near Saratoga, is Friday, March 1st at 6:30 pm. Potluck supper. Call 870-388-9200.
Hope Academy of Public Service (HAPS) 2019-20 Application Window is open until 3:00 pm March 1st. Applications must be returned to the HAPS office by the deadline.
Third Annual Ark-La-Tex Outdoor Expo is Friday March 1st starting at noon and Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Hempstead Hall in Hope.Vendor booths, educational exhibits, campers, boats, tractors, mowers and lots more for outdoor enthusiasts.
The 3rd Annual Ark-La-Tex Outdoor Expo will feature the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook Off sponsored by Lance & Associates Real Estate on Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Hempstead Hall in Hope.Information at hempsteadhall.com. Registration form can be sent via email to Amanda.Lance@uacch.edu. Top Prize is $300. Sampling session Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm and help vote for the People's Choice Chili. Tickets to the Expo are $3 person and include entry to the Chili Cook Off sampling area.
The Nevada County Depot and Museum is sponsoring a Civil War Battle Reenactment March 1-3, 2019. The Reenactment of the battle will take place on the Prairie D'Ane battlefield located just off Exit 46 of I-30 on Hwy 19 North and will be open to the public on Friday, March 1 and Saturday March 2. Student Day for 8th Grade Students - Friday March 1st, 10:00am-2:00pm - tickets are $2.00 per student/facility (students must have school/parental permission slips in order to attend) Saturday - March 2nd - Open to public 9:00 am-3:00 pm- tickets are $5.00 per person at the gate. Saturday - March 2nd - 1:00pm-3:00pm - Battle reenactment will take place - Tickets are $5.00 per person at the gate.Sunday - March 3rd - Reenactment for reenactors only - not open to public. For questions or additional information call the Nevada County Depot and Museum at 870-887-5821.
Gardening Basics for Springs is Saturday, March 2nd at Historic Washington State Park, going from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Admission: $15. Join the park's master gardener in a hands-on workshop geared toward summer gardens and learn how to properly care for your plant beds over the season. Call 870-983-2684 to register.
The 13th annual Benefit Basketball Game for the Brotherhood of Fulton is set for March 2nd at the Hope High Auditorium. Admission is $10 with children under 10 getting in for $5. The first game pits the Hope Police and Firemen against the Hempstead County Sheriff's Department at 6:30pm. At 7:30pm, the "Hope Ballers" will take on the "Power 92 Jammers" from Power 92 radio in Little Rock. The public is invited.
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church will hold its annual Mardi Gras Spaghetti lunch and supper Tuesday March 5th from 11am until 7pm at the church's parish center at 315 South Walker. Dine in is all you can eat. Take outs available at the Walker Street Entrance. Delivery is available for 10 or more orders. For tickets and info phone 777-3202.
The 2019 Spring Hill FFA Rodeo will take place on March 7-9 at 7:30 each night. Thursday night will be an open ranch rodeo. Friday will be a Spring Hill Alumni Rodeo. Saturday will be our regular FFA rodeo with Spring Hill students. Sign up sheets for students will be the same as previous years and are due February 27th. The alumni rodeo will be open to anyone that has graduated from Spring Hill, their spouse has graduated from Spring Hill, or their children attend Spring Hill. Call-in entries for the alumni rodeo are due February 25th. The entry money and release form must be signed before 7:00 on the night of the rodeo to compete. Entry fees are $5 per event.
The 12th Annual University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana “Pulling for Education” Trap Shoots will be held on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, at the Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center located at 1685 Hempstead 35 Rd N, near Columbus. Two trap shoots will be held again this year. For registration forms visit, http://www.uacch.edu/pulling-for-education/. All proceeds from the event benefit the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation scholarship funds. For more information, call the UAHT Foundation at 870-722-8516
Friday, March 8th is the deadline to submit nominations for the 2019 Citizen, Educator and Business of the Year for the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce. Forms can be picked-up at the Chamber office.
Cowhorn Creek Estates at 5415 Cowhorn Creek Road in Texarkana will observe International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8th at 1:30. The speaker is LaNell Miller, a missionary and co-author of The Beautiful.
Victory Independent Baptist Church, 2510 Highway 174 South, Hope, will host a Youth Conference Saturday, March 9th. Ed Loney will speak. There will be food, games and prizes. The event is free.
Chairty Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate their Pastor and wife's 10th church anniversary. The program will honor Pastor Jessie and Sister Sharon Henry. The event will be March 10th at 2:30pm at Charity Baptist Church in Fulton. The speaker will be Jesse Radford of New Bethel Missionary Baptist of Crossett. The public is invited.
Charlotte Ritchie will be in concert at Central Baptist Church in Prescott Sunday, March 10th at 10:45 am.
The monthly singing at Guernsey Baptist Church, 4284 County Road 2, is Friday, March 15th at 6:00 pm. Potluck supper
Hope Evening Lions Club will sponsor the 3rd Annual Jonquil Festival 5K Run/Walk Saturday, March 16th at Historic Washington State Park. Entry is $25 per runner,which includes a T-shirt, or $30 race day. Question or more details by calling Jessica Trauger at 870-722-5040 or email at jltrau81@ymail.com, on on Facebook at "Jonquil Festival 5K Run/Walk."
Community Wide Prayer Walk will be held in Prescott Saturday, March 16th, starting at 9:30 am, beginning at the First Baptist Church Prayer Garden.
The Jonquil Festival is set for March 15th through 17th at Historic Washington State Park. There will be dozens of crafters plus music from the Crossroad Cowboy Church on Friday as well as Night Hawk and the Hemptead County Melody Boys. There will be Kareoke at 2pm and a fish fry at 4pm on Saturday. Saturday will be topped off with a free concert by Buddy Jewell at 7pm. The parking fee is $5. Tours of the historic structures will be the regular price. For info phone 983-2684.
Hempstead County Chicken BBQ Cook off will be on March 16th at the old Washington School House Pavilion. Registration is at 8:00 am. For information please call the Hempstead County Extension office 870-777-5771.
Beef Quality Assurance Training will be held Wednesday, March 20th at the Southwest Arkansas Research & Extension Center, 362 Highway 174 North near Hope, starting at 1:00 pm. Presented by Pike County Extension Agent Terrell Davis. Training is required for participation in the Natural State Preconditioned Calf Program. Call and register at 870-777-5771 or email srstone@uaex.edu
The monthly singing at Southside Baptist Church, Highway 29 South across from the college in Hope, is Friday, March 22nd at 6:00 pm. Potluck supper.
History Washington State Park will hold a basket making workshop March 23rd at am. Admission is $15. For info or reservations phone 983-2684.
There will be a Pesticide training class Thursday, April 9th at the Southwest Arkansas Research Center, 362 Highway 174 North, Hope,starting at 6:00 pm. The cost of the class is $20.00 and will last approximately 2 hours. Please show up 10-15 minutes early to get signed in. Contact Hempstead County Extension Agent Stacey Stone at 870-777-5771.
Hope church of Christ, 1815 Highway 73 East, will host a Spring Gospel Meeting with Rob Whitacre March 24-27. Sunday morning at 9:00 am and evening at 6:00 pm and weekday services at 7:00 pm
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) will hold a Nursing Expo for Employment and Education on April 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hempstead Hall on the Hope campus. Employers, educational institutions, and vendors can reserve booth space for $50. Deadline for reserving booth space is March 15. For more information or questions contact Lori Arnette, UAHT Practical Nursing Program Director, at 870-722-8505 or lori.arnette@uacch.edu.
Historic Washington State Park will hold a Cast Iron Cooking workshop March 30th at 10am. Admission is $25. Reservations are required and the class is limited in size. For info or reservations phone the park at 983-2684.
Ozan Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual Barbecue Dinner Saturday, March 30th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Minimum donation is $8 a person, dine in or carryout. Raffle tickets at $5 each for a Henry 22 Magnum Golden Boy or 35-quart Yeti Cooler are on sale. You do not have to be present to win. The auction will start at 7:00 pm. There will be a bounce house for children. Meal will be barbecue chicken or ribs and the trimmings.
The Sisterhood of Fulton will hold a benefit program for the Brotherhood of Fulton May 18th at 6pm at Charity Baptist Church in Fulton. Choirs are invited to render an "a" and "b" selection. For info contact Brenda Scott at 896-2710 or 703-7404.
5 Big Mistakes and How to Avoid Them is the topic of an Aging Insight Law School Free Lunch Thursday, February 21st, from noon to 1:00 pm at Unity Baptist Church, South Grady Street in Hope. Lunch provided by Kindred at Home, with the program by Attorney Lisa Shoalmire. RSVP at 903-223-5653 or madams@rossandshoalmire.comThe monthly singing at Southside Baptist Church, Highway 29 South across from the college in Hope, is Friday, March 22nd at 6:00 pm. Potluck supper.Hope church of Christ, 1815 Highway 73 East, will host a Spring Gospel Meeting with Rob Whitacre March 24-27. Sunday morning at 9:00 am and evening at 6:00 pm and weekday services at 7:00 pm
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Jonquil Festival at Historic Washington State Park. If you would like to help out in a Historic Building, parking, fish fry, Williams Tavern or etc. contact the park office at 870-983-2625. The 51st annual Jonquil Festival is set for March 15-1
General Admission tickets are still available for the annual Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting Saturday, April 6th.. These tickets DO NOT include the banquet, which is a sell-out. Tickets are $21 and will feature President Bill Clinton, Mack McLarty and Joe Purvis in the Hempstead Hall auditorium. Tickets must be purchased in advance at:
https://hempsteadhall.thundertix.com
5 Big Mistakes and How to Avoid Them is the topic of an Aging Insight Law School Free Lunch Thursday, February 21st, from noon to 1:00 pm at Unity Baptist Church, South Grady Street in Hope. Lunch provided by Kindred at Home, with the program by Attorney Lisa Shoalmire. RSVP at 903-223-5653 or madams@rossandshoalmire.com
The Hempstead County Republican Committee will have their monthly meeting this coming Thursday, February 21st at 7 pm at Amigo Juan's in Hope, Ar. You are invited to attend.
The monthly singing at Southside Baptist Church, Highway 29 South, Hope, across from the college, is Friday, February 22nd, at 6:00 pm. There will be a potluck supper.
The musical Peter Pan and Friends on Ice is Friday, February 22nd at 7:00 pm at Hempstead Hall in Hope. Additional details at hempsteadhall.com
The New Beginnings Church of God in Christ will hold their second annual "Love Banquet" Saturday February 23rd at 4pm at the North Side Park Community Center at 1709 North Spruce in Hope. Tickets are $10 each and will be avaiable at the door. Guest speaker is Pastor Micheal Williams and First Lady Sara Williams of Harvest Time in Magnolia. Gary Blakely is the host pastor. For info or tickets phone Janice Hill at 870-292-2369 or Billy Blakely at 331-0894.
The 2019 Spring Hill Bears Baseball team is having a Bear Bash February 23. A Hit-A-Thon will begin at noon with each member of the 2019 team hitting ten baseballs. Everyone has an opportunity to donate and enjoy a preview of this years' baseball team. An Alumni Game will follow at 1:30. All Spring Hill Bear Alumni are welcome to play and compete against this years' squad. Cost to play is $10. For questions and more information, please email Coach Taylor at zack.taylor@springhill.k12.ar.us
The Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Fulton will hold a benefit for Sister Jimmie J. Walker February 23rd at the F.T. Jeans CME Church at 912 MLK Drive in Tollette. The program begins at 6pm. Choirs and soloists are invited to render an "a" and "b":selection. For info call Jessie Henry at 870-896-2581
The Multicultural Society of UAHT will present the "Hope for the future" Honors Ceremony Sunday February 24th at 3pm in the Rapert Auditorium on the UAHT campus in Hope. For info email Christopher.Smith@uacch.edu
St. Luke CME Church in Ozan will hold its annual Black History Month program Sunday, February 24th at 2:30 pm. Will feature choirs, soloists, praise dancers and poets. For information, 870-983-2791.
Charity Baptist Church will hold its annual Black History Program February 24th at 2:30pm at the church at 5210 highway 67 west in Fulton. Special guest will be Pastor Steve Jackson and the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Texarkana. The public is invited. Jessie Henry, Pastor...Frances Hendrix, Church Clerk
PRESCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 TIME: 6:00 P.M. LOCATION: BOARD MEETING ROOM - BLDG. #5 HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
Hope 1st Choice Pregnancy Resource Center will hold a Safety Baby Shower on Tuesday, February 26th for expectant mothers in their 2nd or 3rd trimester. Those mothers-to-be will receive a free car seat after attending. The shower begins at 5:30 pm.
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Transfer Fair is Wednesday, February 27. from 9:00-11:00 am in the Atrium of the Student Center on the Hope campus.College recruiters and transfer advisers from 4-year schools will be set up to meet with students. For more information, email jennifer.wright@uacch.edu.
The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee Wednesday, February 27 will be hosted by and at Hempstead Hall, from 9:30-11:00 am
Beads, Bags, and Bangles Kids' College Fundraiser is Thursday, February 28th at The Venue at Twelve Oaks, 4177 Highway 29 North, six miles from Hope towards Blevins, sponsored by UAHT. The theme of this year’s event is “Big Hats and Bow Ties.” Featured this year will be southern fare, mint juleps, horse racing, live music, and shopping. Wear your best big hat or your most charming bow tie. Tickets are $35. For more information or to buy your tickets, contact Anna Powell, UAHT Foundation Executive Director, at 870-722-8516 or anna.powell@uacch.edu
Historic Washington State Park will hold "Shakespeare In the Park" March 1st and 2nd. There will be evening performances each night at 7:30pm and there will be workshops on Saturday. Tickets for the plays are $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12. Workshops cost $5. For reservations or info phone 983-2684.
Baseball, softball, and teeball sign-up for the city of Hope will continue until March 1st. Registration forms are available at the Fair Park office. For info phone 777-7500.
The monthly singing at Okay Community Bsptist Church, 301 Okay Road near Saratoga, is Friday, March 1st at 6:30 pm. Potluck supper. Call 870-388-9200.
Hope Academy of Public Service (HAPS) 2019-20 Application Window is open until 3:00 pm March 1st. Applications must be returned to the HAPS office by the deadline.
Third Annual Ark-La-Tex Outdoor Expo is Friday March 1st starting at noon and Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Hempstead Hall in Hope.Vendor booths, educational exhibits, campers, boats, tractors, mowers and lots more for outdoor enthusiasts.
The 3rd Annual Ark-La-Tex Outdoor Expo will feature the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook Off sponsored by Lance & Associates Real Estate on Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Hempstead Hall in Hope.Information at hempsteadhall.com. Registration form can be sent via email to Amanda.Lance@uacch.edu. Top Prize is $300. Sampling session Saturday, March 2 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm and help vote for the People's Choice Chili. Tickets to the Expo are $3 person and include entry to the Chili Cook Off sampling area.
The Nevada County Depot and Museum is sponsoring a Civil War Battle Reenactment March 1-3, 2019. The Reenactment of the battle will take place on the Prairie D'Ane battlefield located just off Exit 46 of I-30 on Hwy 19 North and will be open to the public on Friday, March 1 and Saturday March 2. Student Day for 8th Grade Students - Friday March 1st, 10:00am-2:00pm - tickets are $2.00 per student/facility (students must have school/parental permission slips in order to attend) Saturday - March 2nd - Open to public 9:00 am-3:00 pm- tickets are $5.00 per person at the gate. Saturday - March 2nd - 1:00pm-3:00pm - Battle reenactment will take place - Tickets are $5.00 per person at the gate.Sunday - March 3rd - Reenactment for reenactors only - not open to public. For questions or additional information call the Nevada County Depot and Museum at 870-887-5821.
Gardening Basics for Springs is Saturday, March 2nd at Historic Washington State Park, going from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Admission: $15. Join the park's master gardener in a hands-on workshop geared toward summer gardens and learn how to properly care for your plant beds over the season. Call 870-983-2684 to register.
The 13th annual Benefit Basketball Game for the Brotherhood of Fulton is set for March 2nd at the Hope High Auditorium. Admission is $10 with children under 10 getting in for $5. The first game pits the Hope Police and Firemen against the Hempstead County Sheriff's Department at 6:30pm. At 7:30pm, the "Hope Ballers" will take on the "Power 92 Jammers" from Power 92 radio in Little Rock. The public is invited.
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church will hold its annual Mardi Gras Spaghetti lunch and supper Tuesday March 5th from 11am until 7pm at the church's parish center at 315 South Walker. Dine in is all you can eat. Take outs available at the Walker Street Entrance. Delivery is available for 10 or more orders. For tickets and info phone 777-3202.
The 2019 Spring Hill FFA Rodeo will take place on March 7-9 at 7:30 each night. Thursday night will be an open ranch rodeo. Friday will be a Spring Hill Alumni Rodeo. Saturday will be our regular FFA rodeo with Spring Hill students. Sign up sheets for students will be the same as previous years and are due February 27th. The alumni rodeo will be open to anyone that has graduated from Spring Hill, their spouse has graduated from Spring Hill, or their children attend Spring Hill. Call-in entries for the alumni rodeo are due February 25th. The entry money and release form must be signed before 7:00 on the night of the rodeo to compete. Entry fees are $5 per event.
The 12th Annual University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana “Pulling for Education” Trap Shoots will be held on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, at the Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center located at 1685 Hempstead 35 Rd N, near Columbus. Two trap shoots will be held again this year. For registration forms visit, http://www.uacch.edu/pulling-for-education/. All proceeds from the event benefit the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation scholarship funds. For more information, call the UAHT Foundation at 870-722-8516
Friday, March 8th is the deadline to submit nominations for the 2019 Citizen, Educator and Business of the Year for the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce. Forms can be picked-up at the Chamber office.
Cowhorn Creek Estates at 5415 Cowhorn Creek Road in Texarkana will observe International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8th at 1:30. The speaker is LaNell Miller, a missionary and co-author of The Beautiful.
Victory Independent Baptist Church, 2510 Highway 174 South, Hope, will host a Youth Conference Saturday, March 9th. Ed Loney will speak. There will be food, games and prizes. The event is free.
Chairty Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate their Pastor and wife's 10th church anniversary. The program will honor Pastor Jessie and Sister Sharon Henry. The event will be March 10th at 2:30pm at Charity Baptist Church in Fulton. The speaker will be Jesse Radford of New Bethel Missionary Baptist of Crossett. The public is invited.
Charlotte Ritchie will be in concert at Central Baptist Church in Prescott Sunday, March 10th at 10:45 am.
The monthly singing at Guernsey Baptist Church, 4284 County Road 2, is Friday, March 15th at 6:00 pm. Potluck supper
Hope Evening Lions Club will sponsor the 3rd Annual Jonquil Festival 5K Run/Walk Saturday, March 16th at Historic Washington State Park. Entry is $25 per runner,which includes a T-shirt, or $30 race day. Question or more details by calling Jessica Trauger at 870-722-5040 or email at jltrau81@ymail.com, on on Facebook at "Jonquil Festival 5K Run/Walk."
Community Wide Prayer Walk will be held in Prescott Saturday, March 16th, starting at 9:30 am, beginning at the First Baptist Church Prayer Garden.
The Jonquil Festival is set for March 15th through 17th at Historic Washington State Park. There will be dozens of crafters plus music from the Crossroad Cowboy Church on Friday as well as Night Hawk and the Hemptead County Melody Boys. There will be Kareoke at 2pm and a fish fry at 4pm on Saturday. Saturday will be topped off with a free concert by Buddy Jewell at 7pm. The parking fee is $5. Tours of the historic structures will be the regular price. For info phone 983-2684.
Hempstead County Chicken BBQ Cook off will be on March 16th at the old Washington School House Pavilion. Registration is at 8:00 am. For information please call the Hempstead County Extension office 870-777-5771.
Beef Quality Assurance Training will be held Wednesday, March 20th at the Southwest Arkansas Research & Extension Center, 362 Highway 174 North near Hope, starting at 1:00 pm. Presented by Pike County Extension Agent Terrell Davis. Training is required for participation in the Natural State Preconditioned Calf Program. Call and register at 870-777-5771 or email srstone@uaex.edu
The monthly singing at Southside Baptist Church, Highway 29 South across from the college in Hope, is Friday, March 22nd at 6:00 pm. Potluck supper.
History Washington State Park will hold a basket making workshop March 23rd at am. Admission is $15. For info or reservations phone 983-2684.
There will be a Pesticide training class Thursday, April 9th at the Southwest Arkansas Research Center, 362 Highway 174 North, Hope,starting at 6:00 pm. The cost of the class is $20.00 and will last approximately 2 hours. Please show up 10-15 minutes early to get signed in. Contact Hempstead County Extension Agent Stacey Stone at 870-777-5771.
Hope church of Christ, 1815 Highway 73 East, will host a Spring Gospel Meeting with Rob Whitacre March 24-27. Sunday morning at 9:00 am and evening at 6:00 pm and weekday services at 7:00 pm
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) will hold a Nursing Expo for Employment and Education on April 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hempstead Hall on the Hope campus. Employers, educational institutions, and vendors can reserve booth space for $50. Deadline for reserving booth space is March 15. For more information or questions contact Lori Arnette, UAHT Practical Nursing Program Director, at 870-722-8505 or lori.arnette@uacch.edu.
Historic Washington State Park will hold a Cast Iron Cooking workshop March 30th at 10am. Admission is $25. Reservations are required and the class is limited in size. For info or reservations phone the park at 983-2684.
Ozan Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual Barbecue Dinner Saturday, March 30th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Minimum donation is $8 a person, dine in or carryout. Raffle tickets at $5 each for a Henry 22 Magnum Golden Boy or 35-quart Yeti Cooler are on sale. You do not have to be present to win. The auction will start at 7:00 pm. There will be a bounce house for children. Meal will be barbecue chicken or ribs and the trimmings.
The Sisterhood of Fulton will hold a benefit program for the Brotherhood of Fulton May 18th at 6pm at Charity Baptist Church in Fulton. Choirs are invited to render an "a" and "b" selection. For info contact Brenda Scott at 896-2710 or 703-7404.
5 Big Mistakes and How to Avoid Them is the topic of an Aging Insight Law School Free Lunch Thursday, February 21st, from noon to 1:00 pm at Unity Baptist Church, South Grady Street in Hope. Lunch provided by Kindred at Home, with the program by Attorney Lisa Shoalmire. RSVP at 903-223-5653 or madams@rossandshoalmire.comThe monthly singing at Southside Baptist Church, Highway 29 South across from the college in Hope, is Friday, March 22nd at 6:00 pm. Potluck supper.Hope church of Christ, 1815 Highway 73 East, will host a Spring Gospel Meeting with Rob Whitacre March 24-27. Sunday morning at 9:00 am and evening at 6:00 pm and weekday services at 7:00 pm
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