City of Forrest City

Pathways To Food Security & Equity

March Newsletter

One Person Scramble

Ridgecrest County Club

EACC presents Diamond Rio MAR 2 East Arkansas Community College will present GRAMMY® award winning country group Diamond Rio on Saturday, March 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at the EACC Fine Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now for Diamond Rio’s performance and are $44. They 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. Pick 3 season subscription packages are available and save 20%. The EACC Fine Arts Center is located at 1700 Newcastle Road in Forrest City, just off Interstate 40. See you there!

American Red Cross Blood Drive FEB 27 The American Red Cross blood drive will be Tuesday, February 27th at the United Methodist Activities Center from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The United Methodist Activities Center is located at 101 South Izard Street in Forrest City. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Forrest City First United Methodist to schedule an appointment. For questions or assistance call Corrine Eldridge @ 870-270-0601.

Good afternoon everyone, Join me in congratulating Parks Department Employee, Sharonica Harris for being the December drawing-based winner. As the winner, Sharonica will receive a salad shaker and a quick dry towel. December’s topic was Healthy Holiday Weight Month. The first health topic of the year is National Fiber Focus Month. The campaign-related incentive for this month is a reusable food storage pouch. The monthly participation incentive is a lunch box set.

Good morning everyone, Missed the Council meeting last night? It's now up for viewing. https://fb.watch/pleskG0OtX/ Remember all Council Meetings are held each 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. To be added to the agenda please contact Derene Cochran at (870) 633-1315.

The Center for Research, Health, and Social Justice is working on a project called Community Asset Mapping. The project is being conducted in 31 counties across Arkansas using focus groups. The goal of the project is to help us better understand what the residents of those 31 counties feel are the resources and assets in their communities. We are currently recruiting participants in St. Francis County. *We need 10 participants for each focus group. *Community members can call the number on the flyer; our Community Health Worker will let them know the next steps (they will have to do a phone screener). *The focus group session(s) will last for 1 ½ - 2 hours. *The focus group will be held via Zoom. The participant(s) must have a computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate. *The participants will receive a gift card after completing the focus group. *The focus group is non-invasive, and we will honor confidentiality Thank you in advance For additional information please contact Ms. Sydney Baker at 501-526-6056 | stbaker@uams.edu

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The SFC Elves, Inc., 2023 Toy Project is now underway. The SFC Elves, Inc. Toy Project is locally operated. Last year the SFC Elves were able to gift over 650 children in the Forrest City/St. Francis County area. Toys can be delivered to the following locations: 1) Southern Furniture 4000 North Washington Street 2) Beavers & Cline 523 East Broadway 3) St. Francis County Museum 419 Front Street 4) Forrest City Public Library 421 South Washington 5) First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas For additional information please contact Kirk Billingsley @ (901) 218-3955 or Justin Reeves (870) 630-7486 We look forward to the continues support from the community.

Severe Weather Returns Friday Night-Saturday Afternoon: 🚨 Arkansas we got two MAJOR things going on Saturday 🚨: 1) State Championship Football Game in War Memorial Little Rock 2) Lots out shopping for Christmas etc So let's get this out to as many as possible so they aren't caught off guard! The greater severe risk will likely be Saturday-Saturday afternoon, all hazards remain on the table. Specific timing will be answered over the next 1-2 days! Review your severe weather safety plans! ~Chief Forecaster Cameron