August 2023

Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy. 25, Powhatan, will host a summer workshop on sewing and quiltingfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19. Park staff will teach basic quilting techniques and the history of quilting. Learn how to how to piece together a quilt square, how to layer your quilt, and the quilt stitch. A perfect companion to the basic sewing class. Participants will leave with their own quilt square. The registration fee is $15 and space is limited.

Arkansas State University will host its 2023 Summer Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug.

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum is now hosting Series 3 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 in the new exhibit room on the second floor in the museum and will be on display through August. For more information you may contact the museum at 870598-3487.

The Delta Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 50th concert season with its annual fundraising gala at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Gardens at Harmony in Jonesboro. This year’s theme is Stars of the World Stage and the event will feature a live jazz ensemble, musical guest, Genevieve Fulks, Master of Ceremonies, Mitch Mahan, live and silent auctions with auctioneer Charles Harris, and catering by Bistro on the Ridge. Individual tickets are $125 and tables (eight-person) are $900. Tickets can be purchased atwww.deltasymphonyorchestra.org/ tickets or by calling 870.761.8254.

The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library. FICTION Circle of Death – James Patterson The Housemaid – Freida McFadden What the neighbors saw : a novel – Melissa Adelman Obsessed – James Patterson Must love flowers : a novel – Debbie Macomber After Death – Dean Koontz Ward D: A Gripping Psychological Thriller – Freida McFadden The five-star weekend – Elin Hilderbrand You were always mine – Christine Pride Dead fall : a thriller – Brad Thor Secrets in the dark – Heather Graham Hello beautiful : a novel – Ann Napolitano The housemaid’s secret – Freida McFadden EASY Mister Seahorse – Eric Carle Easy Boardbook The very busy spider – Eric Carle JUVENILE FICTION Without a trace – Carolyn Keene Escape – R.A.

Runners and walkers are still being recruited for the annual Rector Labor Day 5K, set for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2. The event, which benefits the RHS Helping Hands Foundation, will begin in front of the Rector High School gymnasium.