Arkansas Blood Institute is experiencing a dangerous blood emergency. We are urging donors of all types to give immediately to ensure local patients have the blood they need. Blood has no substitute, and the critically low level of the blood supply is dangerous for our community. The lifesaving stock of blood has reached a less than one-day supply. This is a blood emergency, and you are needed now. Whether or not you've been vaccinated, you can donate blood. Make your lifesaving appointment to donate at a-r-k-b-i dot org or call 877-340-87-77.

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Russellville's "Boots and Badges" Community Blood Drive will be held this (Wed.) afternoon at the Hughes Community Center from 12:30 to 6:30 p/m...  Give the gift of life... And, that is blood.  Those donating will get one free entry to Magic Springs...  

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Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for their annual "Chocolate Festival", this year set for Friday, July 16th at the McGee Community Center.  Hours for the event, with a theme of "Wonka, the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" will be from 5 to-8 p/m.  Proceeds from this year's effort will go toward medical expenses for the Kerry Florian and Mary Standridge families.  Admission will be a minimum donation of 5-dollars at the door.  Get further information at the Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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Arkansas Tech's Career Services Department  is preparing for a Community & Student Networking Job Fair, set for Friday, June 25th from 10 a/m to 1 p/m.  The University's Young Ballroom on the Russellville Campus will play host to the event.  Open positions and internships will be reviewed.  Business, large and small and industry are invited to come, share and recruit.  Get further details by messaging the Arkansas Tech University Career Services Facebook page... 

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The Johnson County Peach Festival 4-Miler Run/Walk will happen on Saturday, July 24 at 7AM.  Grab that wicking shirt, your cooling towel, lace those shoes, and sign up today! REGISTER HERE:  https://www.jocopeachfest.com/4-miler.html

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Dover Public Schools reminds that their Summer Meals program is underway... Thursday's in June their drive-thru meal pick-up will begin at 12-noon and run till 2 p/m, or until meals are exhausted.  The meal kits will include 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, milk, fruit and produce for children up to age 18.  Families with youth don't have to be a Dover School System student to be included in the program.

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Pope and Yell County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a "Babysitting Basics" workshop on June 28 and 29, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Pope County Extension Office. The workshop is for youth ages 9-19 to become responsible, caring, trustworthy, respectful, competent babysitters. Contact Pamela Luker at 479-968-7098.

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COMING SOON...

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September 21st is the date for the 2021 Dover Public Education Foundation Banquet, a fund raiser for this community organization.  Plans are being finalized for this year's effort, celebrating the 10th for the event.  Dover High School Cafeteria will play host to the effort.  Get further details at DoverPEF-dot-Org.

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Johnson County Coordinators have set at September 11th date for their 24th annual Relay For Life event on the Courthouse square at Clarksville.  Hours for the event will be from 6 to 10 p/m, with food, games and fun included in the effort to raise funds toward the battle against cancer.  Teams are forming now and those interested can call 979-4569 or 979-8932.

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Yell County's Petit Jean River Monster Festival will return for 2021,  with the event planned for Saturday, September 18th in Danville.  The festival, that debuted in 2019; is a fund raiser for the Lt. Kevin Mainhart Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Food, fun and a musical showcase will be included.  Also on tap, a street carnival, 5-k race, tug of war, a car and motorcycle show and plenty of arts and crafts.  Go to Petit Jean River Monster Festival on Facebook for further details.