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Piggott First Methodist Church is currently accepting donations of new/gently used winter coats through Saturday, Oct. 14. Items being accepted are warm coats, winter jackets and waterproof outerwear for children (boys and girls), all sizes. Monetary donations are also being accepted. Drop off locations include Jim Watson Real Estate, Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce office, Sugar Creek Country Club, Cajun Dave’s, Piggott Community Center and the Piggott Public Library. Items will be distributed Sunday, Oct. 15 at the church’s free community dinner.

Park Cemetery, located 2 miles west of Rector, is in need of donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. “If you have loved ones buried at the cemetery we would appreciate your donation,” com-mented a spokesperson. Donations may be sent to Centennial Bank, P.O. Box 6, Rector, AR 72461 or Michele Layer, 421 N. Ballard,Apt. 20, Rector,AR 72461

Powhatan Historic State Park will once again be offering Ghost Walk tours where park interpreters will take guests on guided tours, highlighting the many ghost stories, folk tales and legends about the park. The tours are set for Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12. Space is limited and reservations are required. For available tour times and reservations call 870-878-6765 or email powhatan@arkansas.com to reserve your spot.

A hunter education course will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19 and 20 and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Piggott Rod and Gun Club. Participants must attend all three classes, also participants 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register you may call 870-631-0531.

Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the second annual Pig-gott Smoked BBQ Cook-Off set for Saturday, Oct. 21. Teams are slated to compete for cash and trophies— not to mention bragging rights. The day will also include live music, a cornhole tournament, bouncy houses for the kids, vendors and prizes as the sweet smell of barbecue will fill the air. Everyone is invited to attend.

Piggott Farmers Market will host a Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the First National Bank Pavilion. The festival will feature food, crafts, and giveaways. Live music will be provided from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Electric Voodoo Explosion. The market will be open as usual from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27.