July 2025

First National Bank of Commerce donates to Black River Technical College Foundation

First National Bank of Commerce (FNBC) recently donated $5,000 to the Black River Technical College (BRTC) Foundation as part of its quarterly pledge. FNBC’s Amy Fitzgerald presented the check to BRTC President Martin Eggensperger and Dr. Karen Liebhaber, BRTC Foundation Executive Director and BRTC Vice President of Institutional Advancement.

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Maynard Alumni & Friends seeking addresses

Last year the Maynard Alumni & Friends reunion was a fun and delightful event as the cafeteria overflowed with alumni and friends of all ages and classes were moved to classrooms. As several letters have been returned this year due to incorrect addresses, the Maynard Alumni & Friends Association, Maynard, AR, is seeking addresses and other information of alumni & friends of Maynard. If you did not receive or know someone who did not receive a letter or e-mail regarding the annual Maynard Alumni & Friends reunion, please call or text one of the phone numbers.

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Powhatan Historic State Park to host August Workshops

Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Band Box Workshop on Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join park staff and learn the Victorian art of making a decorative hat box, glasses case, or tea box! Band boxes are a perfect way to make a handmade organizing box. Participants will leave with their own boxes. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration fee is $15. To register for the workshop, please call the park at 870-878-6765.

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