To submit your group event to our church briefs 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. Events will appear as space allows.
TUESDAY - May 22
South Arkansas Women’s Network cordially invites you to attend a reception honoring the recipients of the Horizon, Lifetime and Career Achievement Awards 5 p.m at the LifeSmart Center, 1005 N. Jackson, in Magnolia. Presentation of Awards will be at 5:30 p.m. Horizon Award Recipient, Amber Dycus; Dr. Jennifer Rowsam; Lifetime Recipient, Mary N. Jameson; Scholarship Recipient, Petra Biddle.
MRMC Auxiliary book signing for Dr. Steve Smart at the gift shop, 5-7 p.m.
SATURDAY - May 26
Vietnam Veterans of America will host a Can Food Drive for the Columbia County Senior Meal Service at Wal Mart from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 808 will have maps of Vietnam and paper safes. Chapter 808 also helps veterans in the community with paperwork for benefits and transportation needs for appointments. All monetary donations are appreciated and will benefit the chapter in assisting veterans. For more information, call John Mack at 904-6372, Joe McIntyre at 904-2834, or Shelia Nash at 904-7199.
WEDNESDAY - May 30
Summer Kick Off Event at Unity Church Magnolia. Register for Summer Adventure Camp and order your t-shirts. Fun night of inflatables, games and food.
SATURDAY - June 2
Logoly State Park annual Kid’s Fishing Derby. The derby will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end around noon. The derby is limited to 50 contestants. This derby is free but registration is a MUST. Registration begins May 1, 2018.
Logoly State park is located 6 miles north of Magnolia off Highway 79 on Columbia County Road 47, follow the park signs. Contact Logoly State park at 870-695-3561 to register or for more information.
MONDAY - June 4
Columbia County Library will kick-off the 2018 SCLP Summer Reading Program, “Libraries Rock,” at 2 p.m. with Magician Aaron Acosta. All ages are welcome to attend.
TUESDAY - June 5
Columbia County Library will hold its Summer Read Club for grades K-3 from 2p.m. - 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY - June 6
Columbia County Library will hold Story Time for ages 3-5 at 10:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs, and a craft.
THURSDAY - June 7
Columbia County Library will hold Summer Reading Club for grades 4-6 from 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
FRIDAY - June 8
Columbia County Library will show the movir “Peter Rabbit,” at 2 p.m. in the Community Room of hte library.
WEDNESDAY - June 6
Kids Adventure Camp. For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Every Wednesday night at the Unity Church Campus in Magnolia. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Activities include: Canvas art, cooking, baseball, disc golf, archery fishing and more. Register now by texting name and grade to (870) 818-4087.
SATURDAY - June 9
Pre-Juneteenth Festival Entertainment: “Trouble Don’t Last Always” Stage Play at Magnolia Junior High Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Blackmon’s Barber and Beauty Salon for $10.00. $15.00 at the door.
WEDNESDAY - June 13
Kids Adventure Camp. For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Every Wednesday night at the Unity Church Campus in Magnolia. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Activities include: Canvas art, cooking, baseball, disc golf, archery fishing and more. Register now by texting name and grade to (870) 818-4087.
FRIDAY - June 15
Juneteenth Festival Gospel Fest 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 at 6 p.m. The parade route will be from Jackson St. Church of Christ to South Side Park. For free entry and/or more information regarding the parade, please contact Kizmet Davis (870) 904-7435.
Columbia County’s United Community Organization will sponsor its annual Juneteenth Festival at South Side Park in Magnolia. T-shirts are on sale now at Blackmon’s Barber and Beauty Salon. Prices for t-shirts—all sizes—are $10.00 through Thursday, May 31st. T-shirt prices will increase to $15.00 per shirt effective Friday, June 1st. This event is free and open to the public.
SATURDAY - June 16
Juneteenth Festival’s Family & Friends Day at South Side Park will be held from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Activities to include Rib Cook-Off Competition, Domino Tournament, Spirit of Dance Competition, 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 at South Side Park at 9 a.m. up to age 18. Entry per team is $5. For more information, please contact Christopher Strahan at (870) 510-2926 or Scott Sims at (318) 655-0473 .
Columbia County’s United Community Organization will sponsor its annual Juneteenth Festival at South Side Park in Magnolia. T-shirts are on sale now at Blackmon’s Barber and Beauty Salon. Prices for t-shirts—all sizes—are $10.00 through Thursday, May 31st. T-shirt prices will increase to $15.00 per shirt effective Friday, June 1st. This event is free and open to the public.
SUNDAY - June 17
Juneteenth Festival’s Softball Tournament will be held at 3 p.m.
Columbia County’s United Community Organization will sponsor its annual Juneteenth Festival at South Side Park in Magnolia. T-shirts are on sale now at Blackmon’s Barber and Beauty Salon. Prices for t-shirts—all sizes—are $10.00 through Thursday, May 31st. T-shirt prices will increase to $15.00 per shirt effective Friday, June 1st. This event is free and open to the public.
WEDNESDAY - June 20
Kids Adventure Camp. For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Every Wednesday night at the Unity Church Campus in Magnolia. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Activities include: Canvas art, cooking, baseball, disc golf, archery fishing and more. Register now by texting name and grade to (870) 818-4087.
THURSDAY - June 21
Magnolia Arts Center will hold its performance of the Adventures of Robin Hood at 6:30 show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for MA Members and students, $10 for general public.
FRIDAY - June 22
Magnolia Arts Center will hold its performance of the Adventures of Robin Hood at 6:30 show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for MA Members and students, $10 for general public.
SATURDAY - June 23
Magnolia Arts Center will hold its performance of the Adventures of Robin Hood at 6:30 p.m. show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for MA Members and students, $10 for general public.
SUNDAY - June 24
Magnolia Arts Center will hold its performance of the Adventures of Robin Hood at 1:30 p.m. show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 for MA members and students, $10 for general public.
WEDNESDAY - June 27
Kids Adventure Camp. For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Every Wednesday night at the Unity Church Campus in Magnolia. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Activities include: Canvas art, cooking, baseball, disc golf, archery fishing and more. Register now by texting name and grade to (870) 818-4087.
SATURDAY - June 30
Magnolia High School Class of 1978 will hold its 40th Class Reunion at the Magnolia Country Club.
WEDNESDAY - July 4
Kids Adventure Camp. For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Every Wednesday night at the Unity Church Campus in Magnolia. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Activities include: Canvas art, cooking, baseball, disc golf, archery fishing and more. Register now by texting name and grade to (870) 818-4087.
WEDNESDAY - July 11
Kids Adventure Camp. For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Every Wednesday night at the Unity Church Campus in Magnolia. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Activities include: Canvas art, cooking, baseball, disc golf, archery fishing and more. Register now by texting name and grade to (870) 818-4087.
WEDNESDAY - July 18
Kids Adventure Camp. For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Every Wednesday night at the Unity Church Campus in Magnolia. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Activities include: Canvas art, cooking, baseball, disc golf, archery fishing and more. Register now by texting name and grade to (870) 818-4087.
WEDNESDAY - July 25
Kids Adventure Camp. For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Every Wednesday night at the Unity Church Campus in Magnolia. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Activities include: Canvas art, cooking, baseball, disc golf, archery fishing and more. Register now by texting name and grade to (870) 818-4087.
WEDNESDAY - Aug. 1
Kids Adventure Camp. For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Every Wednesday night at the Unity Church Campus in Magnolia. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Activities include: Canvas art, cooking, baseball, disc golf, archery fishing and more. Register now by texting name and grade to (870) 818-4087.
WEDNESDAY - Aug. 8
Kids Adventure Camp. For ages 4 years old through 6th grade. Every Wednesday night at the Unity Church Campus in Magnolia. Check-in starts at 6:00 p.m. Activities include: Canvas art, cooking, baseball, disc golf, archery fishing and more. Register now by texting name and grade to (870) 818-4087.