Monday, December 10, 2007

EVENTS>> Fall 2007

Jacksonville Federal Employees will hold meeting

Jacksonville Chapter 1597 National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will host its monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Western Sizzlin’ restaurant.

Members are asked to bring “white elephant” gifts, also bring non-perishable food or canned goods for the Care Channel. Come prepared to have Christmas dinner and play plenty of games.


Candle lighting ceremony on base Monday

Rabbi Pinchus Ciment of Chabad in Little Rock will light Hanukkah candles at 5 p.m. Monday in front of Little Rock Air Force Base chapel. Hanukkah is the Festival of Light, which celebrates the Israelites’ victory against foreign occupation and rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.


Cabot High has new Parent-Teacher Organization

Cabot High School is creating a Parent, Teacher, Student Organization (PTSO). The initial meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 13 in the LOFT at the high school.

The organization stresses that student success is contingent upon the best effort of all involved: students, parents and teachers.


The Leader seeks your ‘Community Angels’ picks

The Leader seeks nominations for a holiday retrospective on members of the community who dedicate much of their time and energy to serving the public, including those in need.

If you know anyone who deserves to be recognized for their hard work serving our community, please e-mail leadernews@arkansasleader.com or call 982-9421.