​FCPD Fundraiser
Thru July 31
The Forrest City Police Department is conducting a fundraiser and will be giving away an Exmark 50” Zero Turn mower. Tickets are $20 each and are available at the Police Department, Western Auto and at EZ Cash in Forrest City. The winner will be announced on August 1st and the winner does not have to be present to win. The giveaway is sponsored by Western Auto in Forrest City.
Parkin Archeological State Park Summer Story and Craft Hour
Thursdays 2:00 PM Through the end of JULY
The Parkin Archeological State Park will host a Summer Story and Craft Hour every Thursday through the end of July at 2:00 pm at the Visitor’s Center. After the story time each child will learn a craft which will include necklace and bracelet making, clay turtle making, basket weaving, butterfly crafts and more. For more information contact the Park @ 870-755-2500.
Forrest City Public Library Summer Reading Program
July 2 – July 30
During the month of July, Forrest City Public Library will host “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program on Monday’s and Wednesdays. Monday’s programs will start at 4:15 pm and Wednesday’s programs will start at 10 am with programs like Story Time, various arts & crafts, Read to Succeed with Arkansas PBS, Rethink your Drink with the St. Francis County Extension Office, Mr. Nick Foam Party and the finale will be a bubble party. For more information call the library @ 870-633-5646.
City of Forrest City Community Health Fair 2025
July 12
The City of Forrest City is hosting a Community Health Fair on Saturday, July 12th from 10 am until 2 pm at the Larry S. Bryant Multipurpose & Wellness Center. If interested in participating contact Glynis Lunch, Sharren Henderson or Markita Anthony at 870-633-1315.
Refining Touch Behavioral Health & Recovery
July 14
A grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held July 14th at 11 a.m. at Refining Touch Behavioral Health & Recovery at 220 North 6th Street, Suite A, in West Memphis. The new facility focuses on metal health and substance abuse recovery. For more information call 901-428-5865.
Baby Sitting Class
JULY 15
A free babysitting class will be held Tuesday, July 15th at 6 p.m. at the Rock Center at 1825 East Broadway in Forrest City. Guest speaker will be Carla Busby, owner of Teach and Tend Daycare in Forrest City. The event is hosted by the Success Program.
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Eating Well, Aging Well Lunch and Learn
JULY 16
Forrest City Medical Center’s Registered Dietician, Amanda Smith, will host a Lunch and Learn titled Eating Well, Aging Well at the Forrest city Medical Center in-service classroom on Wednesday, July 16th starting at Noon to 1PM. The class is free and pre-registration is preferred. Contact Amanda at 870-821-3184 to register for more information.
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Youth Financial Management Event
JULY 17
A Financial Management for Youth event will be held Thursday, July 17th at 5:30 p.m. at the Rock Center at 1825 East Broadway in Forrest City. Guest speaker will be Greg Gibson, Market President/Director of Agriculture at Armor Bank. Attendees will learn the tools needed to build a better financial future, along with fun, practical tips on saving, budgeting and making smart money moves. The event is free and open to all area youth and will be hosted by the Success Program.
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to Host USDA Food Distributions in St. Francis County
JULY 17
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host multiple USDA food distributions in St. Francis County on Thursday, July 17th at the times listed or until food runs out at the following locations: Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center & Sports Complex from 8 – 10 am, Palestine City Hall from 9 – 11 am and Wheatley City Hall from 9 – 11 am. Households are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month and must reside in St. Francis County. Recipients must meet the income guidelines that have been set for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). For more information about the distribution of USDA foods or questions concerning eligibility for this program, contact Natalie Neal at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas by calling 870-932-3663.
Lee County School District Back to School Registration Day
JULY 19
The Lee County School District will hold a Back-to-School Registration Day, Saturday, July 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lee High School in Marianna. Free school supplies will be available courtesy of St. Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock. School Physicals will be available on site from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Kids can enjoy a fun-filled day with bouncy houses and slides, plus refreshments courtesy of Men of Action.
Annual Choir Day
July 27
Elcannon MB Church is hosting their Annual Choir Day on Sunday, July 27th starting at 2:00 pm at the church located 3 ½ miles South of Palestine. Pastor Charles Tate and Clerk Clidye Jones welcome you. For more information contact Ernestine Smith @ 870-270-7851.
Summer Blues Arts Camp
JULY 28 – AUG 1
From July 28th to August 1, the Delta Cultural Center will host its annual Summer Blues and Arts amp for children, ages 6 through 13. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Miller Annex at 22 Cherry Street in Helena-West Helena. Snacks and Lunch will be served each day. The camp is free to attend. Spots are limited, though, so registration is required. For more details, contact the Delta Cultural Center at 870-338-4350 or email info@deltaculturalcenter.com.
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25th Annual Jonathan Conder Memorial Golf Tournament
AUG 1-3
The 25th Annual Jonathan Conder Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 3rd at the Forrest City Country Club. Four-man Scramble - $600/Team. First place $1500, Second Place $1000 and Third Place $500. Number of flights is determined by number of entries. Entry fee includes skins game & tee busters. For more information contact Johnny Conder @ 870-261-3912 or Cody Flowers @ 870-261-5493. Hole Sponsorships available.
PINK LADIES OF FCMC
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
The Pink Ladies of the Forrest City Medical Center Auxiliary invite you to join them each week for exercise classes that can help all ages and levels of activity. The classes are FREE and are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. in the hospital cafeteria
ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY CLASSES
NOW
FREE Adult Education and Literacy Classes! Call 870-633-4480 extension 310 for more information.
DRIVER'S TESTING AT TROOP D
NOW
Arkansas State Police Troop D driver's testing for Skills will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The written exam will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 870-633-1454. You will need an original copy of your birth certificate and a photo ID. You can purchase a photo ID for $5 at the Revenue Office, this is just an option, and NOT something you have to do. Either way you MUST have a photo ID.
TRANSPORTATION FOR VETS
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
The Disabled Arkansas Veterans is providing transportation to area veterans from St. Francis County to the VA in Little Rock. The van will pick up veterans every Monday and Wednesday at the Shell station on Holiday Drive in Forrest City at 7:05 a.m. and the Love's truck stop in Palestine at around 7:10 a.m. To reserve a spot or get more information please call 870-932-1052.
OUTREACH PROGRAM
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
The Oak Hill Church of God, 97 SFC 309, will host Monday Night Outreach each week, a free support group for people struggling with depression, grief, loneliness, or addiction. A complimentary meal is served at 5:30p.m., and the meeting starts at 6:30p.m. For more information, call 870-633-7331.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Narcotics Anonymous meetings are every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church, 400 Hill St. in Forrest City.
FLU VACCINE
EVERY THURSDAY
Lee County Cooperative Clinic at 530 West Atkins Blvd in Marianna, will be offering free drive thru flu vaccines & Covid-19 testing every Thursday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Call 870-295-5225 to pre-register. Walk ups are also welcome. Please wear your mask.
AA & AL-ANON MEETINGS
EVERY THURSDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous & Al Anon Meetings are held at 568 W. Chestnut in Marianna every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT MEETING
EVERY SECOND THURSDAY EACH MONTH
The Alzheimer's Support Program of East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging will host its monthly support group meeting on Thursday, November 8, starting at noon at Forrest City Medical Center. For more information call 870-494-3300. Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month.
DRIVER'S LICENSE CLASSES
EVERY THURSDAY
Classes for an Arkansas Driver's License are held each Thursday at the Lee County Courthouse. The driving portion is at 9 a.m., and the written exam is given at 1:00 p.m.
MARS HILL CLOTHES CLOSET
OPEN THE LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
If you or anyone you know needs clothing, please come shop! Our clothes are clean, gently worn, and FREE!
Take Hwy. 261 South from Palestine (turn at the Valero Station) and cross the Lee County line. Then take the first paved road to the right (LEE 814). The church is just off the pavement. Only 6 miles or so from Palestine.
Call for more info or emergency needs.
870-317-8848 or 870-295-0408
FREE MULCH
THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Forrest City Landfill will give away free mulch on the first Saturday of every month, from 7:00 to noon, weather permitting.

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