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Editor’s Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at shope@pbcommercial.com to make additions or changes.
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Covid-19 testing sites available
Details for getting the covid-19 test are available at the Jefferson County Health Department — 870-535-2142; and Arkansas Department of Health’s website — https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid-19-guidance-for-get-ting-tested . Scroll down until you see the map and enlarge the map. Click on each star to see where each testing site is located.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Library board to meet at new facility
The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System will hold its board of directors meeting at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the new library, 600 S. Main St. Details: 870534-4802.
Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10
Ivy Center sets November Zoom workshops
Ivy Center for Education will host workshops by Zoom in November. Sessions are primarily for 7-12th graders and meet from 6-7 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 10 — Future Engineers — Facilitator, Sederick Rice, Ph.D, UAPB associate professor; Nov. 17 — The Black History of Pine Bluff and Jefferson County — Lori Walker, historian; Nov. 24 — Business/ Entrepreneurial Workshop — Chandra Griffin, realtor. To participate in the Ivy Center workshops by Zoom, enter meeting ID:856 8296 4187 and Passcode:351061. Details: mattie1908@gmail.com orPberry867@gmail.com.
Pine Bluff native, hip-hop artist hosts entrepreneurs on PBS
Pine Bluff native Epiphany “Big Piph” Morrow, a Hip-Hop ambassador who conducted events in more than 10 countries, is using his experience to highlight the entrepreneurs, culinarians and all-around creatives across Arkansas. Arkansas PBS will showcase these stories in the digital series “The Glow With Big Piph” premiering at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at youtube.com/ arkansaspbs. The series will continue Tuesdays at 10 a.m. through Dec. 15. Wednesday, Nov. 11
SEARK Board of Trustees to meet
The Southeast Arkansas College Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the SEARK Welcome Center Training Room. An option to attend by Zoom is also available, according to a news release. The agenda includes approval of a special fee for the commercial driver’s license program and reports by SEARK President Steven Bloomberg and vice presidents Gina Teel, Scott Kuttenkuler and Debbie Wallace. Due to social distancing guidelines, the meeting space is limited. Anyone wishing to attend via Zoom must contact Wanda Grimmett, executive assistant to the president, at wgrimmett@seark.edu or (870) 543-5907.
Star City Chamber hosts Lt. Gov. Griffin, Rep. Holcomb
The Star City Chamber of Commerce Lunch will be held Nov. 11 at the Star City Civic Center. The speaker will be Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin along with state Rep. Mike Holcomb, according to a news release. Due to the Covid-19, only 50 individuals can attend. Details: www. starcityareachamber.com.
Deadline set for UAPB/AM&N alumni board nominations
Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the deadline for nominations to the board of directors for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff/AM&N National Alumni Association, according to a news release. Openings are available in the Great Lakes/Eastern Seaboard region, Central region, Southwest region, Far west region, and at large members. To nominate someone, participants must email the name, alumni chapter affiliation and desired position to admin@uapbalumni.org. Details: Kim Jones Sneed, director, UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association Inc., at admin@uapbalumni. org or 870-536-2309.
Pine Bluff Commercial sets church news deadline
Church news is printed in The Commercial on Friday and the deadline to submit church announcements is noon Wednesday. Articles may be submitted by email to shope@adgnewsroom.com. Pastors, ministers or other writers interested in writing a religion column may submit articles for consideration by email. Please include your phone number, the name and location of your ministry or city where you reside, and your photo. Photos may also accompany church news by email.
Thursday, Nov. 12 Veterans Legal Clinic open
The Pine Bluff Veterans Legal Clinic will be open from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Pine Bluff First Assembly Life Center – West Campus, 3206 S. Hazel St. Veterans will be able to receive free consultations. Walk-ins are welcome and in recognition of Veterans Day, a free carry-out lunch will be provided to the veterans, according to a news release. The Center for Arkansas Legal Services (CALS), the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs and the Little Rock VA Medical Center’s Justice Outreach Program will have representatives available to consult with veterans. Veterans may also contact the CALS Help Line at 1-800-950-5817. A mask or face covering is required and social distancing guidelines are followed. Details: Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington’s Office, 870-730-2000, ext. 7.
Clinic hosts free lunch for veterans
The office of Mayor Shirley Washington announced that the city of Pine Bluff will recognize its veterans for Veterans Day at the Veterans Legal Clinic from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. The clinic is held at First Assembly Church Life Center West Campus, 3206 S. Hazel St. “Tyson’s Cook Team will prepare a wonderful meal for them,” according to a news release. “This will be a free carry-out lunch. First-come, first served.” Details: Pine Bluff Mayor’s Office, 870-7302003.
Police department plans Thankful Thursday
The Pine Bluff Police Department will host Thankful Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Plaza Hotel, 2 Convention Center Drive. The drive-thru event will feature treats for everyone, including prizes, candy, cookies, drinks and food, according to a news release. “We are asking people to write us a note saying what they are thankful for and bring it to us,” a spokeswoman said, adding that participants should include their first name and age on their note. Details: (870) 730-2072.
Beginning Friday, Nov. 13
Heart for the Arts: ASC Telethon highlights local performers
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., will conduct Heart for the Arts: ASC Telethon 2020, a virtual fund-raising event. The show will feature area performers in a livestreamed program from 6:308:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, on ASC’s website and social media. Details: asc701.org. ARTWORKS!! Virtual Art Auction opens
The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., will present ARTWORKS!! Virtual Art Auction starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday,
Nov. 13, and closing at 11:59 Sunday, Nov. 22. This year’s auction and bidding process is completely online and open to all. Details: asc701.org.
Saturday, Nov. 14 St. Luke UMC sets drive-thru Taste of Fall
St. Luke United Methodist Church, 32 School St., will host its annual Taste of Fall as a drive thru and pick up event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14. Participants may pre-order goods by Saturday, Nov. 7. Items will include frozen main-dish and vegetable casseroles, chicken and dressing, pies, cakes, cookies, jams, jellies and canned beets, according to a news release. Weather permitting, local vendor tables will also be available outside with handmade items, jewelry, makeup, wreaths and other items. All proceeds will be used for church missions, according to the release. Available items can be viewed at http:// www.stlukeunitedmethodistchurchpinebluff.com under the Taste of Fall tab. For order information or details, call 870-692-2302 or 870-543-0585, or 870-692-8234.