The 2025 Stevens Funeral Home Holiday/Christmas Decoration Contest Rules

Entries for those in our listening area will begin Monday, November 17th and last day to enter is Wednesday, December 17th. To enter the contest just submit a maximum of three photos of your outside Holiday/Christmas decorations to the First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas text-line  at 870-633-1252 with your name, city you live in and phone number to contact you. Entries will be posted on our website @ www.kxjkkbfc.com with no names, for all to view. On Thursday, December 18th anonymous non-biased judges will review all entries and determine winners which will be announced on Friday, December 19th. First Place will receive $100, Second place will receive $75 and Third place will receive $50. Our thanks again to the contest sponsor, Regan Hill and Stevens Funeral Home and Monuments. 

 

SFC Elves Project Underway

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The SFC Elves, Inc., 2025 Toy Project is now underway. The SFC Elves, Inc., Toy Project is locally operated, and all toys are distributed to local children. Toys may be delivered to the following locations:

1.      Southern Furniture, 4000 North Washington, Forrest City.

2.      Beavers & Cline, 523 East Broadway, Forrest City.

3.      St. Francis County Museum, 603 Front Street, Forrest City.

4.      Forrest City Public Library, 421 S. Washington St., Forrest City.

5.      First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas - North Washington Branch.

6.      Forrest City Chamber of Commerce- 203 N. Izard St., Forrest City.

It is not necessary that the toys contributed to be new.   They should be in working order and in clean condition. Of course, new toys and monetary donations will also be welcomed. Money donations may be taken to any of the above locations. For more information, contact Kirk Billingsley at (901) 218-3955 or Justin Reeves at (870) 630-7486.

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Pancakes with Santa- An Off The Square and Lee Academy Booster Club Event

DEC 6

Off The Square is hosting Pancakes With Santa on December 6th at Off The Square, in partnership with the Lee Academy Booster Club. This event is a fundraiser in memory of Cooper Hill, and they are collecting toys that will stay in Lee County. Cooper brought smiles to so many, and they want to keep his memory alive by spreading those smiles to others. Activities include: 🎅 Pancakes With Santa – December 6th at Off The Square, a Toy drive (toys stay in Lee County), Pictures with Santa will be available and door prizes. It will be a fun, family-friendly morning.

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Community Christmas Family Fun Night

DEC 13

The Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose Youth Wildcats will present a Community Christmas Family Fun Night, Saturday, December 13th starting at 3 p.m. The Fun Night will feature food, a movie and a visit from Santa. Organizers are also taking donations of toys and new or gently used coats. Donations can be dropped off at the Multipurpose Center or at Central Elementary School (see Coach Jarvis Palmer). For more information, contact Angela at 870-551-1212.

 

Eureka Civic & Social Club Annual Cultural Event

DEC 14

The Eureka Civic & Social Club ladies will have their Annual Cultural

Event on Sunday, December 14th,  at the Forrest City Civic Center

beginning at 6:00pm. The special guest for the event will be The

Spring Grove Choir under the direction of Willie Moore. The public is invited to attend.

 

Christmas Parades 2025

  Place                               Date and Time           

Marianna                               Friday, Dec. 12th @ 7:00PM

Helena/West Helena           Saturday, Dec. 13th @ 6:00PM

Hughes                                  Friday, Dec 19st  @ 5:00PM 

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