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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.

Health departments offering Moderna shots statewide

The Arkansas Department of Health is offering the Moderna covid-19 vaccine to anyone 18 or older at local health units across the state, according to a news release. To set appointments, people may call their nearest health department office or the statewide vaccine callline at (800) 985-6030. After-hours appointments may be available on Tuesdays. Details: healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid-19-vaccination-plan.

Sunday, May 2

Prairie Lake Church honors pastor, wife

Prairie Lake Missionary Baptist Church, 2611 Indiana St., will celebrate the 16th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Alvin C. Lowe and Fleshia Lowe, on Sunday.

A drive through parade will begin with the lineup at 2:30 p.m. at Southeast School. A musical celebration will be held at 3 p.m. on the Prairie Lake parking lot.

Pine Bluff Art League to meet in person

The Pine Bluff Art League will host its first in-person meeting and art demonstration since the start of the covid-19 pandemic. The meeting will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday in room A & B at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Building, 211 W. Third Ave. Jason Duren from United Way of Southeast Arkansas will lead the program. The league will implement safety measures for its members and visitors. Masks will be required and social distancing encouraged. Space is limited to 40 people.

Monday, May 3 City council meets

The Pine Bluff City Council Meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 3. Details: https://www.facebook.com/cityofpinebluff/.

Beginning Monday, May 3

Senior citizens centers host lunches

Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas is serving lunches from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the senior citizens centers. Although the centers aren’t open for activities, grab and go lunches are available, according to a news release. Details: Strachota Senior Center, (870) 5436323.

Tuesday, May 4

Strachota to host vaccine clinic

Doctor’s Orders Pharmacy and Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas will host a covid-19 vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 at Strachota Senior Center, 801 E. Eighth Ave. People ages 16 and older are welcome to attend. Participants should bring their insurance card and photo ID. If people are attending for their second dose, they should bring their vaccination record card, according to a news release. To make an appointment or for more details, people should call the center at (870) 543-6323.