with John Allen French, Star Herald Regional Sales Director Pocahontas has some great eating establishments— from Don’s Steakhouse to Kerley’s— and I, for one, am proud to have these places in our community. Here at the office, Jenny and I try to eat lunch out about three times a week to visit with folks and, more importantly, to support those businesses that support us at the newspaper.
The 2024 Pocahontas Juneteenth Fest was held this year for the first time in the Square in downtown Pocahontas on Saturday, June 15. It was put on in collaboration with the Pocahontas Downtown Network, which helped bring the Juneteenth celebration outdoors into the Pocahontas Square.
Pat Johnson, local community activist and director of the Eddie Mae Herron Center Museum, was honored June 13 with a reception and celebration for her accomplishments, including the prestigious 2024 Bess Lomax Hawes National Heritage Fellowship award. Johnson received the award for her outstanding contributions to the folk arts, cultural traditions and community engagement.
Mountain View, Ark. – The Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village will host Ozark Farmways workshops on Saturday, June 22. Workshops include Composting for a Healthy Garden; Using goats, sheep and chickens to reclaim land; Make Your Own Sauerkraut; Donkey Power in the Ozarks; Herbal Bug Repellents; History, Herbs and Healing and more. For a schedule, look at the web site at www.OzarkFolk-Center.com. There is no preregistration required and regular Craft Village admission fee covers all workshops. The Village is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 605 S. Park., (one block north of signal light on Hwy. 62 West), Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday children’s church, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday night family night, 7 p.m.; Lead Pastor, Terry Miller. Office: 892-0700; email: pocahontasfirstag@gmail. com; website: www.FirstAGchurch.com; Twitter: @FirstAG MarsHALLESE First Assembly of God: 101 S. Park St., 3 blocks north of signal light on Hwy. 62 West. Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m., Evening Service: 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study; 6 p.m.; Thursday Night Women’s Service; 6 p.m., Friday Youth Service; 6 p.m., Saturday Morning Men’s Fellowship Service; 10 a.m. Pastor Anijen Meloktakon. Office phone number 870-340-1591.
On Saturday, June 15, the annual Ravenden Springs school reunion was held at the old schoolhouse. About 90 people from six states enjoyed a potluck lunch with old friends and classmates.
The Black Rock Zebra Alumni Association will be holding an Alumni Association Mixer meeting and meal July 6 at the Black Rock Community Center (the former cafeteria). There will be a meet and greet with refreshments from 2 to 4 p.m.
Fun activities are being planned and going on for kids to do this summer…Why not Vacation Bible School?! Here is a partial listing of some of the Bible Schools open for kids in the Northeast Arkansas area and their dates of operation: First Baptist in Walnut Ridge June 23-27 First Baptist Church in Pocahontas 511 West Church Thomasville Sunday, June 23 – Thursday, June 27 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
with Jean Pearcy Arkansas is well known for hot, humid weather. It is still fairly early season-wise, but we have already experienced some very hot weather.
with Jana Caldwell As my face powder hit the floor and the last of it spilled out, I didn’t hesitate at all dropping to my knees to soak up the last bit I needed. I did however, not anticipate Demon Cat taking this as a time to play and rolling over in my small pile. As I watched my last bit of face powder walk off, attached to his fur, I realized, I do have limits. I will not powder my face with a Demon Cat so if I seem a bit shiny today, please forgive me but know I didn’t go there.