The Forrest City Public Library is offering a special opportunity to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th, from 12:00 to 3:30 PM. The eclipse will be a total eclipse, which means that the sun will be completely obscured by the moon. The library will have eclipse glasses and refreshments available, while supplies last. DJ Bobby Teal will also be providing music.

• Date: Monday, April 8, 2024

• Time: 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM

• Location: Forrest City Public Library, 421 S. Washington St., Forrest City, AR 72335

• Phone number: (870) 633-5646

Be sure to bring your lawn chairs or blankets!

Attention Forrest City Residents!

The USDA Food Distribution Program is coming up on Wednesday, April 10th, from 9:00 am to noon. Free food boxes will be distributed to eligible residents until supplies run out.

To participate:

• You must live in St. Francis County.

• Your household income must meet USDA guidelines.

What to bring:

• Photo identification

• Proof of residency in St. Francis County

Distribution locations:

• Larry Bryant Wellness Center (2510 S. Washington St.)

• Wheatley City Hall (201 N. Memphis Ave.)

• Hughes Community Center (202 N. Broadway St.)

• Palestine City Hall (101 Higgins St.)

Have questions? Contact the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at (870) 932-3663 for more information.

April is National Donate Life Month, and a time to recognize the importance of organ and tissue donation. In the Mid-South, we celebrate Blue & Green Day on April 12th to raise awareness for this critical cause. Registering to be a donor is a simple way to give hope and save lives. Visit the Mid-South Transplant Foundation at https://www.facebook.com/MidSouthTransplant/ to learn more and register today. #BlueGreenDayMidSouth Give hope. Give life.

Date: Friday, April 12th Start Time: 6:00 PM

Location:

• Start/Finish Line: First United Methodist Church in Forrest City

• Packet Pick-up/Registration: Begins at 5:15 PM at the Church

Registration:

• Pre-registration: $25

• Day-of Registration: $30

Show your support for a great cause!

Register Here: link to registration page

Organized by: Delta Beta Sigma Omega Chapter

The OIWA ASSOCIATION WITH SEW PRESENTS

"FIGHTING MONSTERS"

The Junior Auxiliary of St. Francis County is presenting Touch a Truck. This fun event will take place on Saturday, April 13th at East Arkansas Community College from 12 noon until 4:00 pm. Free to all, this is for all ages to experience life-size vehicles and have fun! For more information or if you are interested in bringing a “truck” please contact Meghan McClendon at 870-821-1729.

East Arkansas Community College will present American rock group, Grand Funk Railroad, on Saturday, April 20th at 7:30 p.m. at the EACC Fine Arts Center. Tickets for Grand Funk Railroad’s performance are $44 and will be available online at EACC.edu, by calling 870-633-4480, ext. 352, or in person at the EACC Fine Arts Center Ticket Office.  The EACC Fine Arts Center is located at 1700 Newcastle Road in Forrest City, just off Interstate 40.  

Attention Forrest City! Help save lives by donating blood at the upcoming American Red Cross drive.

It’s time again! The next American Red Cross blood drive will be Tuesday, April 23rd at the United Methodist Activities Center located on 101 South Izard St. in Forrest City from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Go online to redcrossblood.org to register. If you have any questions call Corinne Eldridge @ 870-270-0601.

Renee Holmes, RN, will be there giving out important information about Autism.

The Forrest City Farmers Market (FCFM) committee will host a meeting on Tuesday, April 30th at 1:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Forrest City’s City Hall to prepare for the local market to open later this summer. Local farmers, vendors and crafters are encouraged to attend as well as anyone wanting to volunteer on Saturday Mornings throughout the market season. Applications will be available to complete to become a vendor. They are also looking for musical acts to play during the market. The FCFM is tentatively scheduled to open on June 1. For more information contact Anna Howton @ 870-317-5296.