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.
FRIDAY - May 19
Area Agency on Aging of South West Arkansas will hold its 3rd Annual Magnolia Blossom Festival Health Fair on the Columbia County Courthouse lawn 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, contact Pam Schulz at 870-234-7410, ext. 114.
You are invited to the Magnolia High School Fifty-Plus Reunion to be held in the Reynolds Center on the SAU campus during the Magnolia Blossom Festival. Registration and visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Contact Carla at 870-234-1771 before May 8.
SATURDAY - May 20
The Perry Cemetery clean up day is at 8 a.m.
Magnolia Arts will host the 67th Annual Art Show. Forms are available on website. Events are as follows: Art mobile will be across the street from the arts center May 17-20 at 6 p.m. Free Tommy Terrific magician Saturday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Annual Steak Dinner inside the Magnolia Arts Center at 6 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m.
MONDAY - May 22
The Columbia County Library Board of Directors will meet at 5 p.m. at the library.
TUESDAY - May 23
Families and Children Together Inc. (FACT Inc.) has scheduled a joint meeting of the board of directors and policy council at 11:30 a.m. to be held at the FACT Inc. central office at 2720 Vine Street in El Dorado. This meeting is open to the public.
WEDNESDAY - May 24
Compassion’s Foundation Inc. Living Water Domestic Violence Shelter will hold its Salad Luncheon at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1300 E. University, in Magnolia from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price: Donation (minimum $5/salad). Delivery available. Minimum of 5 salads is required for delivery. For more information, contact Linley Crisp at 870-235-1415.
THURSDAY - May 25
You are invited to a farewell reception in honor of Dr. Edwidg Eugene at Springhill Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.
FRIDAY - May 26
LifeShare is having a public blood drive at Wal-Mart, Hwy. 79 bypass North in Magnolia, 2-7 p.m., on the LifeShare bus. For more information, go to www.lifeshare.org or call 903-794-3173.
SUNDAY - May 28
Shiloh Lamartine Cemetery will hold its annual business meeting at Shiloh Baptist Church, north of Waldo, at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Bro. Myles Evans. A potluck lunch will follow morning service. Entertainment will be provided by B.J. Kyle at 1 p.m.
TUESDAY - May 30
Greer’s Chapel United Methodist Church will host a Laundry Love Event 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Main Street Laundry, 1109 E. Main in Magnolia. Coins and laundry detergent will be provided for up to 3 normal loads per family. Come by to do your laundry for FREE.
WEDNESDAY - May 31
Unity Church Magnolia will host a community event 6-8 p.m. at East Side Park, including inflatables, snow cones, food, prizes, games, rock climbing wall, and more. Everything is free and everyone is welcome.
SATURDAY - June 3
Logoly State Park will hold the Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending around noon. The derby is limited to 50 contestants. The derby is free but registration is a MUST. The derby is open to children ages 5-15. Contact Logoly State Park at 870-695-3561 to register or for more information.
The McNeil Community Yard Sale will be held in downtown McNeil 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today. Vendor spaces are available for home based businesses, yard sale items, animals, antiques, arts and crafts, plants, etc. Contact Heather at 870-299-9942 for more information.
The Piney Needles Quilt Guild is having a quilt show in Springhill, La., in the South Main Mall from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is FREE.
SATURDAY - June 10
The Magnolia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year for students attending Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. The scholarship pays full tuition and is available for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Applications may be obtained from SAU Financial Aid Office, Overstreet Hall, Room 300, Magnolia, Ark. 71753. Deadline for submitting is June 10, 2017. Call 870-235-4023 for more information.
Annual Juneteenth Festival Pageant will be held in the Foundation Hall of Donald W. Reynolds Center at 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Ms. Tameka French at (870) 904-4977 or Ms. Jennifer Richardson at (870) 562-3948.
FRIDAY - June 16
Juneteenth Festival Gospel Fest will begin immediately following parade festivities at 7 p.m. B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chair). Several local choirs and groups will perform.
Juneteenth Festival kick-off parade will begin at 6 p.m. The parade route will be from Jackson St. Church of Christ to Southside Park. For free entry and/or more information regarding the parade, please contact Mr. Cleotis Sharp at (870) 949-9462.
SATURDAY - June 17
Juneteenth Festival’s Family & Friends Day will be held from 12 noon-8 p.m. Activities to include Rib Cook-Off Competition, Domino Tournament, Softball Game, Talent Showcase, Cake Walk, Kiddie Land, Food/Craft vendors, and countless other family friendly activities. For more information, please contact Kizmet Davis at (870) 904-7435 or Lynette Scott at (870) 949-2204.
Juneteenth Festival 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, for ages up t0 18, will begin at 9 a.m. at Southside Park . Entry per team is $25. For more information, please contact Kerry Roach at (870) 949-7853.
THURSDAY - June 22
Magnolia Arts Center presents “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY - June 23
Magnolia Arts Center presents “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m.
SATURDAY - June 24
Magnolia Arts Center presents “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m.
SUNDAY - June 25
Magnolia Arts Center presents “Bye Bye Birdie” at 2 p.m.
MONDAY - July 3
Magnolia Arts Center presents “Shakespeare in the Park” during Sparks in the Park at 6:30 p.m. In case of rain, it will be held in the Magnolia Arts building.
WEDNESDAY - July 12
Magnolia Arts Center will host Free Family Friendly Summer Movies.
WEDNESDAY - July 19
Magnolia Arts Center will host Free Family Friendly Summer Movies.
WEDNESDAY - Aug. 2
Magnolia Arts Center will host Free Family Friendly Summer Movies.
WEDNESDAY - Aug. 9
Magnolia Arts Center will host Free Family Friendly Summer Movies.