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Quilting workshop planned

July 27, 2022

Quilting, a popular pastime, joined together not only pieces of fabric, but people’s lives. With this in mind, a Beginners Quilting Workshop has been planned at Powhatan Historic State Park. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, and the registration fee is $15. Organizers note participants will learn the basics of quilting: from piecing the squares, layering the quilt, and the quilting stitch. Fee includes all materials and class size is limited. Those wanting more information, or to register, may contact Powhatan Historic State Park at 870-878-6765 or by email at powhatan@arkansas.com

Matilda Pfeiffer: The Art of Early Photography planned to coincide with National Photography Day

July 20, 2022

The Matilda Pfeiffer Museum and Inga’s Frame Shop will be co-hosting an event to coincide with National Photography Day from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. The event will be held at the Matilda & Karl Pfeiffer Museum, 1933 Museum Row in Piggott.

July 20, 2022

Quilting, a popular pastime, joined together not only pieces of fabric, but people’s lives. With this in mind, a Beginners Quilting Workshop has been planned at Powhatan Historic State Park. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, and the regis-tration fee is $15. Organizers note participants will learn the basics of quilting: from piecing the squares, layering the quilt, and the quilting stitch. Fee includes all materials and class size is limited. Those wanting more information, or to register, may contact Powhatan Historic State Park at 870-878- 6765 or by email at powhatan@arkansas.com

St. Francis Picnic Pageant Winners

July 20, 2022

Carson Musgraves (center) was crowned Baby Miss St. Francis. She is the six-month-old daughter of Jake and Hadleigh Musgraves of Pollard. First alternate (right) was Lucy Kopiness the six-month-old daughter of Brent and Lindsey Kopiness of Rector. Ansley Risinger, the eight-month-old daughter of Hayden and Gabriele Risinger of Piggott was second alternate.

MISS PIGGOTT 2022

July 20, 2022

Handley McAtee was crowned Miss Piggott 2022 at the annual picnic on the Fourth of July. She is the 15-year-old daughter of Bart and Laurie McAtee of Kennett.

FAIRY GARDEN NOW OPEN

July 20, 2022

Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Museum and Study Center has added a fairy garden to their outdoor activities for the children. (Above)- Enjoying the fairy garden are, from left – Rosalie Jackson, Annelise Jackson, Maddy Duckworth, Abbi Schmid and Elizabeth Schmid. (Below) - While the bigger kids are enjoying the garden, the smaller kids Lilly Schmid and Charlie Jackson are having a blast in the sandbox. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. on Saturday. (TD photos/ Gayla Johnson)

July 20, 2022

Plans are underway for a reunion of all descendants and relatives of the late Newton Jasper McCoy and Arthur Collier. The event will take place from 12 noon until 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Rector Community Center. Everyone is asked to bring a dish and en joy the fellowship. Those having questions may contact Donna Burkheart Campbell at (248) 437-0833.

July 20, 2022

Volunteers are needed to man the hamburger stand at the annual Greenway Picnic. For more information call Mike Hill at 870- 598-7361.

HPMEC HOLDS RECEPTION

July 13, 2022

A send-off reception was recently held by Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center for Matt Gallagher who was this year’s writer-in-residence. The writer-in-residence program is made possible by the sponsorship of Piggott State Bank. Those attending the reception were, from left: HPMEC Director Shannon Williams, Trinity Fears, Nathan Blakely, Mayor Travis Williams, Matt Gallagher, Annie Gallagher, Sam Gallagher, Max Gallagher, Buddy Bradberry, Piggott Police Chief Jeremi Wicker, officer Sam Poole, Sue Harmon, Debbie Jackson and Debbie Mills. (Courtesy photo)

July 13, 2022