Lifestyle

Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) has announced the Winter Regular and Crisis Assistance program will begin accepting applications on Monday, January 6, 2025.

United Auto Workers retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at Grecian Steak House, 210 Airport Road, in Paragould. All are urged to attend.

The Piggott Public Library is currently offering gift wrapping services for the holiday season. The “elves” at the library will be wrapping gifts through noon Friday, Dec. 20. Event organizers noted most gifts will be wrapped, and ready for pickup, within 24 hours. And, there is no charge— as the elves are working for donations. Those wanting additional information, and drop-off times, may call the library at 870-598-3666.

The Piggott Schools Band Programs will host Supper With Santa as partof the 12 Days of Christmas from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Piggott Elementary School gym. The event will feature the Piggott Jazz Band and is sponsored by the Piggott High School Band Boosters. The evening menu will include a variety of soups, sandwiches, chili, chicken and dumplings, desserts and drinks with to-go plates available. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for children ages six and up and children under five will be admitted free with a paying adult. Activities will include pictures with Santa, make-n-take ornament and hot chocolate and cookies. Supper With Santa is planned as a communitywide event, and everyone is invited to attend. Proceeds benefit the Piggott Schools Band Programs.

Local shoppers are encouraged to take part in The Christmas Shoppe which is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Piggott Community Center. The center is located at 161 E. Pfeiffer Street.