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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.
Sunday, Feb. 21 St. John hosts virtual Friends and Family Pew Rally
St. John AME Church, at 1117 W. Pullen St., will host its 30th annual Friends and Family Pew Rally virtually at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. The featured speaker will be the Rev. Phillip Pointer Sr., senior pastor of Saint Mark Baptist Church at Little Rock. Participants may connect to the virtual service at www.stjohnamepinebluff. org, FACEBOOK LIVE @ https://www.facebook.com/ rev.cwilliams, ZOOM @ ID# 4322086226 and Password: 1117, AUDIO @ 1-312-626-6799 with Access Code: 1117#
SEARK closed through Sunday
Southeast Arkansas College will remain closed through Sunday due to inclement weather. All instruction will continue to occur virtually, according to the SEARK College website. Details: https://www.seark.edu/
Monday, Feb. 22 A&P finance panel to meet
The Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission Finance Committee will meet at noon Monday, Feb. 22, by a conference call. Members will discuss financial reports, according to the agenda. Details: Betty Brown, commission administrative assistant, bbrown@explorepinebluff. com or (870) 534-2121.
Synergy grant applications available
Applications are now available for the 2021 Synergy Forum Inc. Grants. Registered nonprofit organizations: IRS 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, government agencies and the hospital in Jefferson County are eligible to apply, according to a news release. Grants generally range from $500 to $1,500. Applications are due April 1. Applications will be accepted only by email. Details: synergyforumgrants@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 24 Jefferson Regional to give 2nd vaccine dose
Jefferson Regional Medical Center’s second dose Covid vaccine clinic will be held Wednesday, Feb. 24, at First Baptist Church, 6501 S. Hazel St. All scheduled patients will come at their originally scheduled time. The clinic was rescheduled from Feb. 17 because of inclement weather, according to a news release.
Pine Bluff Commercial sets church news deadline
Church news is printed in The Commercial on Friday. The deadine to submit church announcements is noon Wednesday. Announcements can be for in-person services or online services as well as other ministry events. 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.
Thursday, Feb. 25 Chamber to host drive-thru annual dinner
The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual dinner as a drive-thru event from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Pine Bluff Country Club. Tickets are $50 each, according to the Chamber newsletter. The event will feature two pasta dinner options, Chamber swag bags and the chance to briefly meet new Chamber staff members. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Details: Jennifer Kline, events and marketing manager at the Chamber, (870) 535-0110.