To submit your group event to our coming 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. Events will appear as space allows.
WEDNESDAY - Apr. 17
Columbia County Extension office will be holding a spring ServSafe course from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Class will be held at the Columbia County Extension Office, 206 W. Calhoun, Magnolia, AR. Registration deadline is March 29, 2019. For more information call 870 – 235-3720 or email [email protected]
FRIDAY - Apr. 19
Downtown McNeil will play host to a Easter egg hunt from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. There are prizes in every egg with golden eggs ave big prizes. Everyone is invited.
SATURDAY - Apr. 27
Dustin Bettis Memorial Car and Truck Show is from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1823 E. North Street, Magnolia, AR 71753. There is a $15 entry fee which includes free donuts and coffee. MHS Students register for $5. There will be trophies, door prizes, and a raffle. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and all proceeds prove a scholarship for a Magnolia High School student.
LifeShare Blood Center is having a community blood drive at Stephens Spring Festival, 216 E Ruby Street, Stephens, AR from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
TUESDAY - Apr. 30
Greers Chapel United Methodist Church is having their Laundry Love Event at Main Street Laundry from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY - May 7
ARTA Area IV Spring Conference, Magnolia First United Methodist Church. Check-in: 9:30 - 10 a.m., 320 W. Main Street. Registration fee is $12 (no refunds) and is due by Tuesday, April 30. Please send to: Bonnie Flurry, 1306 Mockingbird, Magnolia, AR 71753; include name, address, chapter.
SATURDAY - May 18
In conjunction with Magnolia Blossom Festival, the Columbia County Master Gardener plant sale will be from 8 a.m. until noon at Wilson Garden, across the street from Wilson Bearden Pharmacy in Magnolia, AR. A variety of plants grown by Master Gardeners from Columbia and Lafayette Counties will be available. Columbia County Master Gardeners encourage you to visit the plant sale and learn more about joining Arkansas Master Gardeners organization. You may also contact the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, Columbia County Extension Office, 870-235-3720, Jerri Lephiew, Columbia County Extension Agent-Staff Chair or you may contact Sue Cook, President, Columbia County Master Gardeners, 575-430-4622.
SATURDAY - May 25
St. Mark fishing derby is May 25, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SAU fishing pond. Free and open to the public. Snacks will be served and drawings for prizes.
Relatives of Abraham Boyd and Eula Easterling Boyd are invited to attend the Boyd family reunion at the old Boyd home place located at 760 Scott Road, New Edinburg, AR. Also neighbors and friends of the family are encouraged to attend. A potluck lunch will begin at noon. Bring a lawn chair and your old photographs to share with everyone. If you would like more information please contact Randy Boyd at 870-357-2954.