CALENDAR

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.

Friday, May 7

Free community shred event set

The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Clean & Beautiful Commission and Pine Bluff Parks & Recreation Department will host a free community shred event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Saracen Landing. There is a 20-box limit per person and people must have their items presorted before they drive through the area. All documents will be shredded on-site, according to the newsletter from the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce. Details: Trudy Redus at Pine Bluff Parks & Recreation Department, (870) 536-0920.

ASC hosts in-person Live@5 Concert

The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas will welcome Dumas artist Jaymes Brass to his Live@5 debut from 5-7 p.m. May 7. ASC plans to hold the concert in the new ART Yard at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St. A musician, lyricist and producer, Brass creates sonic landscapes that blend R&B, rock, funk and jazz, according to the news release. This event is part of ASC’s Live@5 concert series on the first Friday of every month. Entry is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Space is limited. For details on ASC concerts visit asc701.org/liveat-5. For details on Brass, visit jaymesbrassmusic.com/.

Jefferson Regional sets golf tournament

Jefferson Regional Foundation will host its first golf tournament May 7 at the Pine Bluff Country Club. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the tournament starts at 1 p.m. A morning event will be added if needed, according to a news release. The team cost is $500. Proceeds will benefit nursing scholarships and special projects, according to a news release. Sponsorships are available. Details: Laura Beth Shaner, at shanerl@jrmc. org or (870) 541-7210.

Through Friday, May 7

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. The week’s menu includes: Tuesday — Pinto beans and ham, sliced tomato and onion, cooked cabbage, cornbread, angel food cake with strawberries, and milk. Wednesday

— Meatloaf, okra and tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, peaches and milk. Thursday — Breaded chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, beets, tropical fruit, and milk. Friday — Hamburger patty, hamburger bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, potato salad, triple orange salad, and milk. Details: Strachota Senior Center, (870) 543-6323.

Saturday, May 8

UAPB slates spring graduation

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its graduation at 9 a.m. Saturday at Simmons Bank Field with a limited audience. The ceremony will be livestreamed via YouTube and Facebook. Michael Eric Dyson, Ph.D, a globally renowned scholar of race, religion and contemporary culture, will be the commencement speaker, according to a news release. The processional will begin at 8:45 a.m. Spring 2021 graduates will participate alongside 2020 graduates from both fall and spring, whose commencement exercises were virtual in December. This is a ticketed event, and graduates who confirmed their attendance will receive their tickets during cap and gown pickup. In the event of inclement weather, commencement plans include ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Details: UAPB.edu/commencement.aspx or contact the UAPB Registrar, Jeanese Outlaw, at (870) 575-8491 or outlawj@uapb.edu.

First Trinity plans vaccine clinic

First Trinity Church of God in Christ, 800 S. Catalpa St., will hold a covid-19 vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8. Vaccines will be administered by ExpressRX Pharmacy. Anyone 16 years old or older may register at ExpressRX.net or call the store at (870) 850-0159 to set an appointment, according to a news release.

Family FunDay: No-Sew Sock Animals

Fashionable sock pets will be made during the Second Saturday Family FunDay from 1-3 p.m. May 8 at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas. This craft is an art activity that will entertain visitors of all ages. This event is free. “Take & make” kits will be available at ASC’s main entrance for those wanting to participate at home. Participants may pick up a few kits from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8. An instructional video will be posted at 1 p.m. May 8 at facebook.com/asc701/.

Sunday, May 9

Grady Class of 1971 announces 50th reunion

The Grady High School Class of 1971 Reunion Committee invites all its classmates to the 50th class reunion. A Zoom Class Reunion will be held at 5 p.m. May 9, (Mother’s Day), the day of graduation 50 years ago, according to a news release. Classmates should contact Barbara Johnson Wilborn at (501) 888-7812 or Barbara Williams Dixon at (501) 888-6604 to receive the access information for the reunion link. The first stop will be Imagination Hawaii. Participants should grab some bright colors and a “lei” and board the 50 year ride to the Virtual Hawaiian Imagination Excursion. Details: Facebook https://m.facebook.com/grady1971.

Beginning Sunday, May 9

One Pine Bluff Praying events set

One Pine Bluff Praying Together Services have been scheduled for people to gather one hour and pray for the growth and prosperity of the city at 6 p.m. Sundays in May. Two events will be by conference call and two sessions in person. Prayers will be held by conference call at (978) 990-5000, access code: 127365# on May 9 at Family Time Baptist Church and Ministries, 501 S. Ohio St.; and May 16 at Kingdom Builders Outreach Church of God in Christ, 3105 S. Apple St. Live events following health guidelines and mask wearing will be held May 23 at St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church, 1201 S. Catalpa St.; and May 30 at New Community Church, 321 N. Birch St. On May 2, New St. Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church was the host.

Monday, May 10

ARDOT seeks public input on road work plans

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an online public involvement meeting about the proposed plans to add two sets of passing lanes along sections of Highway 270 between Prattsville (Grant County) and the Jefferson County line. The public is invited to listen, view meeting materials, and provide written comments. The website will be available for comments until 4:30 p.m. May 10, according to a news release. The link to the virtual meeting is available at https://vpiph01-job-020717prattsville-jefferson-co-linehwy-270-ardot.hub.arcgis. There will also be an option to send online comment forms to ARDOT staff or people can print the form and mail it to Environmental Division, 10324 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209. Those without internet access may call Karla Sims at (501) 5692000 or email her at karla.sims@ardot.gov.

Tuesday, May 11 Dollarway holds graduation

Dollarway High School will hold graduation at 6 p.m. May 11 at Cardinal Stadium on the old Dollarway High campus at 4900 Dollarway Road. Students will be seated on the football field, and social distancing and wearing of face masks will be enforced.