Tthe Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will hold a poetry workshop in the educational center on Saturday, Nov. 8 with limited seating. For more information please contact the museum at 870598-3487 or email shwilliams@ astate.edu. HPEMC is an Arkansas State University Heritage Site at 1913 Museum Row, formally known as 1021 West Cherry Street in Piggott.
Four lifelong friends from the Corning High School Class of 2006 are preparing to wrap up a 15-year journey to see a game at every Major League Baseball stadium.
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host a drive-thru commodity distribution in Clay County on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
The Corning Park Elementary PAWS organization is looking for volunteers for the upcoming school year. PAWS is looking for enthusiastic and active parent volunteers to join their team. Whether you can help a little or a lot, your time and talents make a big difference in the school community. If you are interested in joining contact us at corningpaws@gmail. com or reach out directly to Lindsey Keck or Jessica Guthrey. Background checks will need to be done before volunteering on campus. The next meeting is August 26 at 6 p.m. in the Park cafeteria.
Corning Therapy and Living Center is holding a school snack drive that will continue until Aug. 28. Drop off location is at 831 N. Missouri Ave., in Corning. Items being accepted are granola bars, trail mix, fruit snacks, juice boxes and crackers with cheese. Please bring individually wrapped snacks, no homemade food items.
Due to the demolition and construction of the new high school, the district has released a new map of the drop-off and pickup lines. The district and local law enforcement encourage drivers to exercise caution while driving in the school zone to help ensure the safety of the children. As a reminder, the speed limit within the school zone is 15 mph, and will be strictly enforced through the entire school year.
Corning sports fans will soon have a new way to celebrate their teams with the debut of the Corning Bobcats Fall Sports Preview, a special section to be published on Aug. 27.
August 20-Commodity distribution at the Agape Mission Outreach on S.W. Second St. from 7 a.m. till noon.
Volunteers are needed for the Wynn Park playground clean-up day. It is scheduled for August 23 from 9 until 10 a.m. Show up ready to work and take pride in our community!