16th ANNUAL SHERWOOD MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
The 16th annual Sherwood Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is set for 7 a.m. Tuesday. The serving line will open at 6:45 a.m. The cost is $8 per person. The event is for business and community leaders, pastors and staff members, lay people and others from all faiths.
Mayor Virginia Hillman encourages everyone to attend and be a part of what everyone can do — pray.
Make reservations by calling Stacey Galloway at the mayor’s office at 501-835-6620 or Sylvan Hills Community Church, 501-835-1612.
The fundraiser helps purchase vision-screening devices for Cabot schools, provides eyeglasses and surgeries to Cabot-area residents, as well as provides diabetes education and environmental projects, according to Lion Jackie Jones.
SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR LRAFB SPORTS DAY ON MAY 18
The Little Rock Air Base Fitness Center Sports Day is set for Friday, May 18. The event, open to everyone in the base community, celebrates health and fitness with nonstop activities. Area businesses are sought to sponsor Sports Day.
For details about sponsorship, call 501-987-8945.
CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS WILL HOLD EVENTS THIS WEEK
The Concord Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Family Life Center at Concord United Methodist Church. People who own lots in the cemetery are invited.
Anyone who owns lots or who have family buried in the cemetery are encouraged to contribute to its maintenance and upkeep. Contributions should be mailed to the Concord Cemetery Association, c/o Karol DePriest, 436 Furlow Loop, Lonoke, Ark., 72086.
– The Bayou Meto Cemetery Association will hold its annual decoration event from 9 to 5 p.m. next Saturday and Sunday. The cemetery is at North First Street in Jacksonville.
Donations may be mailed to the Bayou Meto Cemetery Association, Attn: Larry Wilson, P.O. Box 827, Jacksonville, Ark., 72076.
JACKSONVILLE SERTOMA CLUB CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
Jacksonville Sertoma Club will mark its national organization’s 100th anniversary at noon next Wednesday at the Dupree Park pavilion. Lunch will be served.
Jacksonville Sertoma Club was chartered on Feb. 26, 1954. The Sertoma Club is the second oldest civic-service club in Jacksonville and is a leader in youth and family recreation projects. For more information, call Kristen Kennon at 501-982-4171.
JHS CLASS OF 1952's 60-YEAR REUNION SATURDAY
The Jacksonville High School Class of 1952 will hold its 60-year reunion from 2 to 5 p.m. next Saturday at The Hook, 1801 Hwy. 161 in Jacksonville. For more information, call Doris Justice Gray at 501-982-8930 or Blanche Jordan Holland at 501-835-1652.
WILDMAN WILSON AT BEEBE BANQUET ON MAY 24
Tickets are available for the Beebe Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet Thursday, May 24. The dinner will be held in the Arkansas State University Student Center.
Tickets can be purchased at the following banks: Regions, First Security, Centennial and Simmons. Tickets are also available at BCC Freight Haulers and the chamber office. Steve “Wildman” Wilson of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will speak. The silent auction will begin at 6 p.m., and the auction at 7 p.m.
Awards will be given to the citizen of the year and educator of the year. A lifetime-achievement award will also be presented.
EL PASO FISH FRY FRIDAY BENEFITS PARKS, PLAYGROUND
The annual El Paso community fish fry will be held at 6 p.m. Friday in the community center. Donations to benefit the town’s parks and playground will be accepted at the door.
WARD SENIOR CITIZENS POTLUCK LUNCH THURSDAY
Ward senior citizens will begin holding a potluck lunch every week at noon on Thursdays in the Ward City Complex cafeteria.
Bring a favorite dish and $1, and enjoy dominoes and other games after lunch.
