New Hope Baptist Church in Pollard continues its Vacation Bible School each Wednesday night through July 19. Those attending will be served a meal at 5:30 p.m. with VBS being held from 6 to 8:15 p.m. This year’s theme is “Twist and Turns” as those attending will spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win. Classes are available for preschool through youth. Those wanting more information may call 870544-2364.
July 12 – Farm Day beginning at 11 a.m. There will be tractors, equipment, and other fun activities for the kids to enjoy.
The annual St. Francis School reunion will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 14. It will be held at the St. Francis Baptist Church in St. Francis. The reunion is for anyone who attended school at St. Francis, along with spouses and friends. Ham, drinks, and paper products will be provided. Former students are asked to bring a covered dish, snack or dessert. Everyone is encouraged to share this information with any family or friends who attended St. Francis School at any time. Organizers note they hope all former students plan to be there and join the fun.
Pastor Jonathan Bevil has found his new favorite space in Rector for writing sermons. The Caffeinated Cow offers just the inspiration for Bevil who meets and interacts with new people with absolute ease.
A commodity distribution for Clay County is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
“It’s good for our town,” commented Leigh Ann Jones, owner of Our Happy Place Vendor’s Market and OHP Nutrition. Coming up on three years at the same location, the intersection of Highway 90 (Main Street – Rector) and Highway 49, OHP sits at a perfect spot for shoppers from Rector and the surrounding area. Jones’ original concept has been rebranded as a vendor’s market.
Under the federallyfunded effort, all those under the age of 18 are provided free meals at local schools. The meals are the same for all children regardless of family income, race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. No registration is required for those attending.
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library ADULT FICTION The Survivor by Iris Johansen Cross Down by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois Near Miss by Stuart Woods and Brett Battles Weapons of Opportunity by Dale Brown The Heart’s Choice by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse The Weltall File by David Weber and Jacob Holo Clive Cussler: Fire Strike by Mike Maden Ward D by Freida McFadden The Body in the Web by Katherine Hall Page Fire of Grace: Arkansas by Michael Frederick Fire of Grace: Missouri by Michael Frederick The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese The Last Heir to Blackwood Library by Hester Fox Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The Inmate by Freida McFadden Never Lie by Freida McFadden Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn Lemon Curd Killer by Laura Childs A Royal Tea by Roseanna M. White Deadly Deals & Donuts by Cindy Bell ADULT NON-FICTION The Space in Between by Tabitha Beach Untamed by Glennon Doyle Automate Your Busywork: Do less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff by Aytekin Tank Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy: The Real-Life Killer Clown by Brad Hunter Survival Gardening by Leonard Buckley BIOGRAPHIES Koresh: The True Story of David Koresh and the Tragedy of Waco by Stephan Talty EASY BOOKS Pete the Cat Saves Up by Kimberly and James Dean The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew Daywalt Pete the Cat: Hickory Dickory Dock by Kimberly and James Dean Rain by Cynthia Rylant Max and Moonbean by Rob Scotton Penny & Pip by Candace Fleming A Day at the Aquarium by Alyssa Satin Capucilli JUVENILE FICTION Falling Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix Starla Jean Cracks the Case by Elana K.
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The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and The Blue Awning Gallery present Series 2 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 viewed at The Blue Awning Gallery located at 164 South Second Avenue in Piggott. The exhibit will run until July 31, 2023.