July 2023
UAW retirees to meet
United Auto Workers retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at Grecian Steak House, 210 Airport Road, in Paragould.
Golf tournament set
The sixth annual Mohawk Football Golf Tournament is set for Thursday, July 27, at the Sugar Creek Country Club and is being hosted by the Piggott Mohawk Football Boosters. Tee off is set for 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event is a 18 hole four-person scramble and is limited to 18 teams. Lunch will be provided.
Canning workshop set
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a summer workshop on canning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Park staff will teach participants how to preserve food through canning. Staff will discuss the history of canning and give tips for making canning each. Participants will leave with a sample canned good made at the workshop. Space is limited and reservations are required. There is a registration fee of $25 for the workshop. For more information, contact Zachary Elledge atzachary.elledge@arkansas.govor 870-878-6765.
HPMEC and Blue Awning Gallery present Ernest Hemingway exhibit
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and The Blue Awning Gallery present Series 2 of The Veneto of Ernest Hemingway; Across the River into the Trees. The exhibit is comprised of beautiful black and white panels. This exhibit may be viewed at The Blue Awning Gallery located at 164 South Second Avenue in Piggott. The exhibit will run until July 31, 2023.
New at the library
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library ADULT FICTION The Survivor by Iris Johansen Cross Down by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois Near Miss by Stuart Woods and Brett Battles Weapons of Opportunity by Dale Brown The Heart’s Choice by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse The Weltall File by David Weber and Jacob Holo Clive Cussler: Fire Strike by Mike Maden Ward D by Freida McFadden The Body in the Web by Katherine Hall Page Fire of Grace: Arkansas by Michael Frederick Fire of Grace: Missouri by Michael Frederick The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The Inmate by Freida McFadden Never Lie by Freida McFadden Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn Lemon Curd Killer by Laura Childs A Royal Tea by Roseanna M. White Deadly Deals & Donuts by Cindy Bell ADULT NON-FICTION The Space in Between by Tabitha Beach Untamed by Glennon Doyle Automate Your Busywork: Do less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff by Aytekin Tank Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy: The Real-Life Killer Clown by Brad Hunter Survival Gardening by Leonard Buckley BIOGRAPHIES Koresh: The True Story of David Koresh and the Tragedy of Waco by Stephan Talty EASY BOOKS Pete the Cat Saves Up by Kimberly and James Dean The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew Daywalt Pete the Cat: Hickory Dickory Dock by Kimberly and James Dean Rain by Cynthia Rylant Max and Moonbean by Rob Scotton Penny & Pip by Candace Fleming A Day at the Aquarium by Alyssa Satin Capucilli JUVENILE FICTION Falling Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix Starla Jean Cracks the Case by Elana K.
OHP Vendor’s Market plans open house
“It’s good for our town,” commented Leigh Ann Jones, owner of Our Happy Place Vendor’s Market and OHP Nutrition. Coming up on three years at the same location, the intersection of Highway 90 (Main Street – Rector) and Highway 49, OHP sits at a perfect spot for shoppers from Rector and the surrounding area. Jones’ original concept has been rebranded as a vendor’s market.
New pastor appointed at Rector FUMC
Pastor Jonathan Bevil has found his new favorite space in Rector for writing sermons. The Caffeinated Cow offers just the inspiration for Bevil who meets and interacts with new people with absolute ease.
July happenings at the Piggott Public Library
July 12 – Farm Day beginning at 11 a.m. There will be tractors, equipment, and other fun activities for the kids to enjoy.