Parkin Archeological State Park Summer Story and Craft Hour

Thursdays 2:00 PM JUNE and JULY

The Parkin Archeological State Park will host a Summer Story and Craft Hour every Thursday in June and 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.

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Olly Neal Community Health Center Summer Feeding Program

Thru July 22

The Olly Neal Community Health Center in Marianna will be distributing free summer food boxes every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the next six weeks, ending July 22nd. This is a drive-thru pickup located behind the clinic. The Summer Feeding Program is open to households with school-age children, helping provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. No boxes will be available on Tuesday, July 1st due to the Independence Day Holiday. The program is sponsored by the Arkansas Food Bank.

 

Lee County Library Summer Reading Program

JUNE 16 – JULY 21

The Summer Reading Program at Lee County Library will begin on Monday, June 16th. All programs will be at 10 am. Additional dates will be Monday, June 23rd, Friday, June 27th, Thursday July 10th, Monday, July 14th and Monday, July 21st. Programs include Majic Mr. Nick, Animalogy, Color Our World with Amanda Smith, Farm Bureau Women’s Committee and Color Our World with Hollye Bearden. If you have any questions, call 870-295-2688. The library is located at 77 W. Main Street in Marianna.

 

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to Host USDA Food Distribution in St. Francis County

June 19

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host a USDA food distribution in St. Francis County on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 8 – 10AM or until food runs out at the Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center & Sports Complex in Forrest City.  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. 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.

 

Jolly Elders

JUNE 17

The Jolly Elders of Ridgewood Baptist Church will meet June 17th. Pot luck lunch (BBQ) at noon. Special quest will be Brother Carl Weatherford. Come greet old friends, meet new friends, bring a friend with you!

 

New Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

JUNE 17-19

New Mt. Sinai Baptist Church located at 3039 SFC 239 in Colt invites all ages to attend their Vacation Bible School from June 17th through June 19th. For questions call Sheila Hancock at 901-573-9623.

 

Juneteenth Proclamation

JUNE 19

Join in the celebrations as a Juneteenth Proclamation will be held in Downtown Forrest City on Saturday, June 19th at 5:30pm. For more information call (870) 494-5784 .

 

Spring Creek Cemetery and Aubrey Volunteer Fire Department Yard Sale

JUNE 20&21 and 27&28

A yard sale will be held in June to benefit the Spring Creek Cemetery and the Aubrey Volunteer Fire Department. It will be held at the Aubrey City Hall & Community Center at 106 Trailby in Aubrey. It’s the big yellow brick building that’s set back off the road by Bennetts Tractor Supply. See you there!

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Women in Transition to Glory Men’s and Women’s Identity Workshop

JUNE 21

The Annual Men’s & Women’s Workshop/Luncheon, titled Identity, will be Saturday, June 21st from 10 am until 2:00 pm at the Woodruff Electric Community Room. Those interested can register by by emailing witgis2016@gmail.com, by calling Ivy Graham @ 870-261-5411 or by visiting the Facebook page and inbox a message. There is no registration fee and registration will remain open until seats are filled. 50 slots are available. No Children please.

 

CommUnity & Heritage Celebration

JUNE 21

One of the highlighted Forrest City Juneteenth Journey Celebrations will be the CommUnity & Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 21st with at the Larry S. Bryant Fitness Center starting at 10:00 am.  Activities include the Diamonds Reloaded Majorette Dance-Off, the Lota Tau Sigma Grill-Off, Cornhole Tournament, Horseshoe Contest, Annual Grill-Off, Indoor and Outdoor Pop-Up Shops and Kid’s Activities. For more information contact Angela Wilburn.

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Forrest City Public Library Crochet Classes

JUNE 23rd

Crochet classes will be held June 23rd starting at 4 p.m. at the Forrest City Public Library. The class is  for beginners to experts and will allow participants to work at their own pace. Call the library at 870-633-5646 for more information.

 

American Radio Relay League Field Day Event

JUNE 28

The American Radio Relay League Field Day Event will be Saturday, June 28th at Mississippi River State Park at the Storm Creek Day Use Area Pavillion. They will start setting up at about 9 AM and will operate from there until at least 5 pm on Saturday. There will be multiple stations demonstrating both digital and analog radio communications. There will be a "Get On The Air" (GOTA) station set up.  This allows non - licensed individuals to operate Amateur Radio.  Sort of "Test Driving" to see if they are interested. For more information visit:  www.arrl.org ​​​​​