The traditional Holiday Tour of Homes, sponsored by the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 beginning at the educational center with refreshments.
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As families gathered for celebration and giving thanks, two families who share a unique bond united in Rector to share memories and make new ones. Remember-ing thirty-four years ago, that initial connection was forged between Belén and the Pruett family through an exchange student program that evolved into an extended family union.
The Piggott Schools Band Programs will host Supper with Santa featuring the Piggott Jazz Band from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Piggott Elementary School gym. The event is sponsored by the Piggott High School Band Boosters and 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 community-wide event, and everyone is invited to attend. Proceeds benefit the Piggott Schools Band Programs.
The Piggott Elementary School gym was abuzz with excitement as the students, faculty, staff and guests gathered for a tree planting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 21.
The following materials are now available at the Rector Public Library.
The Piggott City Council met on Tuesday, Nov. 19 due to the regular meeting date falling on Thanksgiving night. All members and City Attorney Kimberly Dale were in attendance. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved with the exception of it stating council member Jeff Benbrook was absent during the October meeting as he was present. The financials were approved as presented.
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational has announced is an ideal location for photography but to minimize disruptions of visitorsâ experience photography sessions are limited to after hours. Museum winter hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Museum director Shannon Williams commented, âWe kindly request that you do not relocate benches or porch furniture during photography sessions. Attaching banners or props to the house or barn studio is prohibited, and color bombs, glitter or confetti are not allowed on the premises.â For inquiries, contact the museum at 870598-3487.
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.
The University of Central Arkansas will hold Fall Commencement on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14.