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Yard sale, fish fry set at BUMC

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 8:00am
Yard sale, fish fry set at BUMC

 

Brookland United Methodist Church will host a yard sale and a fish fry on Saturday, April 13, at 301 West Matthews in Brookland. 

The yard sale will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., in conjunction with Brookland's citywide sale, with all proceeds benefitting children's and youth activities at the church. There will be a variety of items including clothes, toys, books, housewares and furniture.

The church will also host a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. Fish, chicken and all the trimmings will be served. Donations will be accepted for the church's roof fund. 

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Popular gospel duo to perform for Relay for Life

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, April 8th, 2013, 2:59pm

 

Enjoy an evening of great gospel music while helping fight cancer.

The “We are Family” Relay for Life team is hosting a concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Collins Theater featuring popular Southern gospel duo Jeff and Sheri Easter.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

Tickets may be purchased at Paragould Flea Market and Antiques, Room to Grow, Postnet, Treasure House and Amazing Things Flea Market.  All proceeds will benefit the Relay for Life.

Collins Theater is located at 2 West Emerson St. in downtown Paragould.

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Former bookstore owner to speak at library

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, April 8th, 2013, 1:07pm
Former bookstore owner to speak at library

 

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will kick off National Library Week with a visit by someone who knows a lot about books.

Mary Gay Shipley, the former owner of That Bookstore in Blytheville (TBIB), will be the library’s guest speaker at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in the Round Room.

Shipley opened TBIB in 1976.  For years it was a hot spot for visiting authors, including John Grisham who was a regular visitor to the book store on Blytheville’s Main Street.

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Annual Health & Fitness Expo set for April 19-21

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, April 8th, 2013, 11:41am
Annual Health & Fitness Expo set for April 19-21

 

The sixth annual St. Bernards Medical Group Health and Fitness Expo will be held Friday, April 19, through Sunday, April 21, at the ASU Convocation Center.

During the three-day event, area residents can take advantage of free health screenings and visit hundreds of booths featuring health and fitness services and products.  There will also be live demonstrations, educational programs, entertainment and free physicals for student athletes enrolled in Craighead County schools.

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Enjoy beans, bluegrass while helping Children's Shelter

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 8:00am
Enjoy beans, bluegrass while helping Children's Shelter

They'll be serving up beans and bluegrass at the First Baptist MAC Center tonight and it's all for a good cause.

The Beans, Cornbread and Bluegrass Music Benefit will start at 5 p.m. with dinner at the MAC Center, 322 SW Front St. in Walnut Ridge. 

Everyone is invited to load up on homemade beans, cornbread, dessert and drink.

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Meet Coach Harsin, enjoy good BBQ at Weiner Pig Roast tonight

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 12:01am
Meet Coach Harsin, enjoy good BBQ at Weiner Pig Roast tonight

 

Nothing says summer like baseball and bar-be-cue.

Tonight you can help disabled kids all across Northeast Arkansas play ball while enjoying a delicious BBQ dinner.

At 6 p.m. the inaugural Weiner Pig Roast benefiting the Miracle League of Jonesboro will be held at the Weiner High School Gym.

ASU Red Wolves Coach Bryan Harsin and several politicians, including Rep. Rick Crawford, will be on hand to meet and greet.

In addition to good ‘cue, there will also be door prizes, live and silent auctions, and live entertainment with Trey Stafford emceeing.

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Annual auto show rolls into Jonesboro this weekend

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, April 5th, 2013, 8:00am
Annual auto show rolls into Jonesboro this weekend

Rev up your engines and motor your way to the 24th Annual Jonesboro Auto Show.

Presented by the University Heights Lions Club, the show will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, at the ASU Convocation Center.

In addition to all makes and models of cars and trucks, there will also be a one-of-a-kind carbon fiber Corvette specially built for and autographed by NASCAR driver Mark Martin.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with the awards ceremony at 4 p.m. Sunday.

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