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.
WEDNESDAY - Oct. 18
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
THURSDAY - Oct. 19
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
FRIDAY - Oct. 20
The Hon. John Dan Kemp, chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, will meet with circuit judges, district judges, county judges, members of the Arkansas House and Senate, county and city officials, sheriffs, chiefs of police, quorum court members, city board members, members of the Arkansas Bar, and all interested citizens of the 13th Judicial District. The meeting will be held in the second floor courtroom of the Union County Courthouse, 101 N. Washington in El Dorado, at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Judge Hamilton Singleton at 870-837-2272.
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
SATURDAY - Oct. 21
Compassion’s Foundation Inc. will hold Stride Against Domestic Violence 5K run. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church. The race will begin at 8 a.m. Pre-registration must be completed by Friday, Oct. 13, to guarantee a T-shirt. For more information, contact Linley Crisp at 870-235-1415.
The City of Waldo will hold its 1st Annual Health Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the C.W. Easter Center, 902 W. McKissack in Waldo. Free health screenings, flu shots, and information will be available from several sources. Participants will also be able to register to vote. The first 50 participants will receive a gift bag. For more information, call 870-693-5684.
Logoly State Park will offer a Beginning Crochet workshop 1-4 p.m. The class is suitable for absolute beginners and those who just need a quick reminder. The cost of the workshop includes handouts, a crochet hook, and a skein of yarn to use and take home. Preregistration is required.
The workshop is recommended for ages 12 and up. Call the park at 870-685-3561 to register.
Jackson Street Church of Christ, 313 S. Jackson in Magnolia, will host a Trunk or Treat event 5:30-6:30 p.m. There will be free hot dogs, popcorn, and games. Everyone is welcome.
Festival on the Rails will host the annual Fall Party in the Park 6-8 p.m. at the McNeil City Park on Logoly Road. There will be costume contests, games for kids 12 and under, raffles, a cake walk, and food vendors. Everyone is welcome.
Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, intersection of Columbia 15 and Columbia 200, will have an all-you-can-eat Open Faced Taco Supper Fundraiser 4:30-7 p.m. Adults $10, 5-13 yrs. $5, under 5 yrs. - free. Includes drink, dessert and meal. Dine in or take out.
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
SUNDAY - Oct. 22
Gospel pianist Gathan Graham will perform at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lewisville, where he will play everyone’s favorite hymn requests. Graham has performed at the White House several times and recorded 11 solo CDs, which will be available at the concert. For more information, call 870-921-4305.
MONDAY - Oct. 23
The LifeShare Blood Center bus will be at SAU 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to accept blood donations.
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
TUESDAY - Oct. 24
Walker Pre-Kindergarten Center will hold parent conferences 3-6 p.m. in the teachers’ classrooms. Call the school office at 870-234-5654 to schedule a conference.
Magnolia Community Awareness Council (MCAC ) will host a community meeting at 6 p.m. at the Hospitality House, 100 Meadowbrook Lane in Magnolia. Dinner will be served and we will give away two $25.00 gift cards. Guest speaker will be data dissemination specialist Deborah T. Pitchford of the Federal Census Bureau. Ms. Pitchford will provide updates on the upcoming federal census process and procedures. There will be opportunity for questions and answers after the presentations. Your participation and input will be highly valued and appreciated. For more information, contact James Moore at 870-562-4256 or Shirley Renix at 870-818-0977.
South Arkansas Heritage Museum (SAHM) will host a membership drive/informational meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce office, 211 W. Main in Magnolia. Refreshments will be served. The SAHM Board of Directors will be on hand to answer questions about the museum. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
WEDNESDAY - Oct. 25
The Alzheimer’s Association will present a workshop, Effective Communication Strategies, at 3:30 p.m. in Reynolds Center room 210 on the SAU campus. For more information and to register, call 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/Arkansas.
Harvest Regional Food Bank will distribute USDA commodities directly from their truck 10 a.m.-12 noon. The truck will be parked at the C.W. Easter Recreation Center, 902 E. McKissack St. in Waldo. Pantry boxes will be provided to the first 120 qualifying households. Must be a resident of Columbia County and provide photo ID and proof of address.
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
THURSDAY - Oct. 26
Columbia County Branch of NAACP will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. at Southwest Arkansas Community Development Corporation, 236 Fairview St., in Mangolia. Everyon is invited.
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
FRIDAY - Oct. 27
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
SATURDAY - Oct. 28
The LifeShare Blood Center bus will be available noon-5 p.m. to accept blood donations during the Magnolia Merchants Fall Festival.
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
Magnolia Masons will hold an all-you-can-eat fried catfish fundraiser 4-7 p.m. at 302 W. Stadium. Proceeds go to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Adult tickets are $12, children 12 and under $5. Carry-outs will be available.
MONDAY - Oct. 30
The Boys and Girls Club of Magnolia will hold its harvest festival beginning at 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. There will be games and prizes for everyone. The festival is for members and non-members ages 12 and under. Admission is free. Students from the HKR Department at SAU will be in charge of games. Costumes may be worn.
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
TUESDAY - Oct. 31
Asbury United Methodist Church’s pumpkin patch is open 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Different sized pumpkins will be for sale. There will be a pumpkin patch photo booth where those attending may take their own photographs. Proceeds from the pumpkin patch go toward the children’s playground at the church.
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 detergent will be provided for up to 3 normal loads of laundry per family. Come by to do your laundry for free.
THURSDAY - Nov. 2
The Magnolia-Columbia County Literacy Council (MCCLC) is hosting a Black Thursday auction 7-9 p.m. in Grand Hall of SAU’s Reynolds Center. They are seeking auction items for the event to help raise a goal of $5,000 which will go toward their Teen Tutoring Program, Ride Out Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. If you or someone you know is interested in donating quality items please contact them by calling 870-901-6028, emailing [email protected], or by mailing to P.O. Box 1440, Magnolia, AR 71754. Buyers will benefit, too, because many of the items for sale will make excellent Christmas presents.
FRIDAY - Nov. 3
There will be a come-and-go Alzheimer’s Remembrance service 4-6 p.m. in the chapel of Magnolia Regional Medical Center.
WEDNESDAY - Nov. 8
The South Arkansas Women’s Network (SAWN) will meet at noon in the Magnolia Room of the Columbia County Library (please note the change of venue). Chairman Amy Staten McNeil and Secretary Jennifer Baxley of the South Arkansas Heritage Museum Board of Directors will present photographs and information on local artifacts donated to the museum and answer questions about all aspects of the organization.
SATURDAY - Nov. 11
Columbia County’s First Annual Minority Health Fair and Community Festival will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 803 S. Jackson in Magnolia. The festival is hosted by Trinity CME Church, where Odessa Darrough is the host pastor. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Odessa Darrough at 501-960-2569.
SUNDAY - Nov. 12
Encompass Hospice of Texarkana-Magnolia Branch will hold a memorial service for all patients that have passed away over the last year at 3 p.m. at Austin Temple COGIC, 800 Caldwell Street, in Magnolia. For more informatiuon, call Latresa Parrish at 870-901-0500.
The Holiday Open House will take place noon-5 p.m. on the Magnolia Square and some other locations around town. The Handmade Market will be at Magnolia Arts, 116 S. Washington. Admisssion is free and the public is invited to attend.
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church will observed its 149th church anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Special guests will be Rev. Jeff Franklin and Greater St. Paul Baptist Church of Camden.
THURSDAY - Nov. 16
The CADC will distribute USDA commodities — including juice, canned fruits, vegetables, cereals, and meats — at the Columbia County Meal Service (Old Meadowbrook Lodge), 600 Leila in Magnolia. All customers receiving commodities must present identification. To be eligible, income guidelines must be met. For more information contact Gwen Edwards at 870-836-3200.
FRIDAY - Nov. 17
The CADC will distribute USDA commodities — including juice, canned fruits, vegetables, cereals, and meats — at the Columbia County Meal Service (Old Meadowbrook Lodge), 600 Leila in Magnolia. All customers receiving commodities must present identification. To be eligible, income guidelines must be met. For more information contact Gwen Edwards at 870-836-3200.