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100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION PLANNED
Melva Pritchett will celebrate her 100th birthday on Feb. 21. She will be pleased to receive her friends and relatives at a reception on Saturday, Feb. 22 to officially mark this 100 year milestone. The reception will be a drop in affair from noon until 4:30 p.m. at her home at 8880 Hwy. 62 West, Piggott.
Rector Chamber banquet planned April 24
The annual Rector Area Chamber of Commerce banquet, Rector….Always Home, is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rector Community Center.

Free childcare provider training being offered
Lawrence County Extension in cooperation with Clay, Randolph, and Greene County Extension Services are proud to offer “The Best Care.” The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 8 at the Lawrence County Library Meeting Room.

FEATHERSTON READS TO YOUNG STUDENTS
FEATHERSTON READS TO YOUNG STUDENTS
Donation made to HPMEC
The Clay County Democratic Central Committee recently made a charitable contribution to the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center in memory of Margie Niewald of Piggott.
Annual Ryan Rogers Memorial Chili Cook-off and Supper set
The aroma coming from the Crockett Multi-Purpose Room, the sound of familiar chatter among friends, the placement of tasting cups at the contestants’ spots – all part of the Ryan Rogers Memorial Chili Cook-Off to be held Saturday Feb. 22, the last Saturday in February. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Rector Community Center.

Roberts wins Student’s Choice award at HP art exhibition
Piggott High School student Gracie Roberts received the Student’s Choice award at the recent Hemingway-Pfeiffer XXIII Student Art Exhibition.
HPMEC to celebrate National Quilting Day
In celebration of National Quilting Day set for Saturday, March 15, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will present a special month-long quilt exhibition. Those interested in lending a quilt to the museum for display may contact the museum at 870598-3487. If you would like to schedule a group tour to view the exhibition, you may contact the museum by emailing shwilliams@astate.edu.
My Valentine’s Shoppe set in Piggott Saturday
My Valentine’s Shoppe event is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Piggott Community Center located at 161 E. Pfeiffer St. Crafts yard sale items, food, and much more will be offered along with door prizes. For more information contact Sheila Sullivan at 770-2621563 or Ashley Groves at 870-634-6747.