To submit your group event to our community events calendar, bring information by the Banner-News office at 130 S. Washington Ave.; mail it to P.O. Box 100, Magnolia, AR 71754-0100; email it to [email protected]; fax it to (870) 234-2551; or call (870) 234-5130.
TUESDAY - Dec. 5
The Firestone/Amfuel luncheon will be at 11 a.m. at Flying Burger. For more information, call Glenda Alexander at 870-234-2084 or Mary Rinehart at 870-234-1067.
The Sickle Cell Support group of Magnolia will host an informational meeting with the staff of the UAMS Adult Sickle Cell Clinic from Little Rock at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Henderson Fellowship Cottage, 607 Renfroe St. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Contact Regina Jackson at 870-904-5640 for additional information.
The Merry Christmas Market sponsored by the Magnolia Regional Medical Auxiliary will be held 5:30-8 p.m. at the Life Smart Center on N. Jackson in Magnolia. For more information, contact Jenni Daniel at 870-235-3339 or [email protected].
THURSDAY - Dec. 7
There is a special account set up for John Watson at Farmers Bank, 200 E. Main in Magnolia, to help with medical expenses while he undergoes cancer treatment. Stop by Farmers Bank or call 870-235-7000 for more information.
A support group for victims of domestic abuse/violence will meet each Thursday 6-7 p.m. Call 870-235-1414 for more information.
McDonald’s in Magnolia is participating in a Christmas Toy Drive to benefit families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Little Rock. For every new, unwrapped toy or baby item brought in to the restaurant, a Happy Meal will be given FREE of charge to the donor. Just check in with the manager to receive the free meal(s).
FRIDAY - Dec. 8
McDonald’s in Magnolia is participating in a Christmas Toy Drive to benefit families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Little Rock. For every new, unwrapped toy or baby item brought in to the restaurant, a Happy Meal will be given FREE of charge to the donor. Just check in with the manager to receive the free meal(s).
Merrytime in Magnolia takes place noon-7 p.m. around the square. There will be “ice” skating, sleigh rides, a life-sized snow globe, caricature artist, hot chocolate, gingerbread house decorating contest, kid activities, and visiting with Santa Claus.
SATURDAY - Dec. 9
McDonald’s in Magnolia is participating in a Christmas Toy Drive to benefit families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Little Rock. For every new, unwrapped toy or baby item brought in to the restaurant, a Happy Meal will be given FREE of charge to the donor. Just check in with the manager to receive the free meal(s).
Merrytime in Magnolia takes place noon-7 p.m. around the square. There will be “ice” skating, sleigh rides, a life-sized snow globe, caricature artist, hot chocolate, gingerbread house decorating contest, kid activities, and visiting with Santa Claus.
TUESDAY - Dec. 12
The Hot Check Office will close to the public today to process the end of the year. Payments may still be left in the drop box or mailed to Union County Hot Check Program, 307 American Rd. Room 113, El Dorado, Ark. 71730. Call 870-864-1963 for more information.
The regular monthly meeting of the Southwest Arkansas Bluegrass Association will be held at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Bethel Church, 131 Bethel Rd. in Magnolia. Pickers, singers, and listeners of acoustic bluegrass music are welcome to participate. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 870-904-2817.
WEDNESDAY - Dec. 13
Harvest Regional Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry will be at 205 Thomas St. in Stamps 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to distribute pantry boxes to the first 160 qualifying households. For more information, call 870-774-1398 or go to www.harvestregionalfoodbank.org.
FRIDAY - Dec. 15
Today is the 2018 acreage reporting deadline for fall-seeded small grains (wheat, oats). Contact the Lafayette/Columbia County FSA at 870-921-4206 for more information.
TUESDAY - Dec. 19
LifeShare Blood Centers will hold a blood drive 1-6 p.m. on the LifeShare Bus at the Magnolia Wal-Mart.
MONDAY - Jan. 1
Today is the 2018 for the application closing date for NAP coverage for pecans, native and improved. It is also the 2018 Acreage Reporting Deadline for honey. Contact the Lafayette/Columbia County FSA at 870-921-4206 for more information.
SATURDAY - Jan. 13
The Columbia County Branch of the NAACP will hold their Freedom Fund Banquet at 6 p.m. at the Southview Church of Christ Activity Building, 234 Fairview in Magnolia. The speaker will be author and former police officer Rod Demery, who stars in the television series “Murder Chose Me” on Investigation Discovery. Tickets are $30. Contact Terry Williams at 870-299-0084, Carol Garland at 870-234-3700, Ext. 11, or any member of the Columbia County Branch of the NAACP.
MONDAY - Jan. 15
Today is the 2018 Acreage Reporting Deadline for apples, grapes, and peaches. Contact the Lafayette/Columbia County FSA at 870-921-4206 for more information.