Community coffee
There will be a community coffee at the Nevada County Depot Museum, Jan. 30 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. It is a treasure hunt theme. Everyone is invited.
Commodities
distributed
Commodities will be issued in Nevada County at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 419 East Main Street in Prescott. We will begin issuing Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 8 a.m. Commodity cards must be renewed by Feb. 13. Bring someone if you cannot carry the commodities to your vehicle. Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.
Energy assistance available
Southwest Arkansas Development Council, 419 East Main St., is accepting applications for the Winter Home Energy Assistance program. Call 887-5171 for information.
Holiday trash pick-up
Trash pick-up for Prescott will be a day late this week for all residential customers.
Brick By Brick open
The Brick By Brick resale shop will be open Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. New items are arriving regularly. Clothes of all sizes, books, what-knots, and more are available. All proceeds benefit the Courage House, a women’s shelter serving Nevada and Clark counties.
Scholarship funds
The Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce has two $250 scholarships available. Applicants must be an Emmet, Nevada or Prescott High School senior. The deadline for applications is March 2. Call 887-2101 for information.
Chili supper
The Prescott Rotary Club will have a chili supper on Friday, Feb. 6, at the Prescott Elementary School lunchroom from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $5. The meal includes chili, crackers, dessert and drink. Carry outs are available. All money raised will be used for local activities.
Project Grad
salad lunch
Project Graduation is having a salad luncheon on Jan. 26 at Central Baptist Church between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the Bank of Prescott.
Library closing
The Prescott/Nevada County Library will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 20, and will re-open Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Food bank open
The First Presbyterian Church of Prescott will be open on the second Wednesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. to distribute commodities and is open Thursday and Friday mornings from 10-12.
Submit your event!
Cancer Association
meets monthly
The Nevada County Cancer Association monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Nevada County Library. For information, contact Debbie Henderson at 887-2004.
Tutoring at PES
Prescott Elementary School now has after school tutoring for K-4 students.
The schedule is second grade Tues. and Thurs. from 3:45-4:45 p.m.; third grade will be Tuesdays from 3:45-5:15 p.m.; and fourth grade will be Thursdays from 3:45-5:15 p.m. Snacks will be provided!
CASA volunteers needed
The Court Appointed Special Advocates program is a non-profit organization that utilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who are in foster care due to abuse or neglect. For information, call 877-893-9793.
Community food pantry
Foodshare Arkansas, a community food pantry, is open at 960 Hwy 371 West in Prescott. Hours of operation are Monday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for Nevada County and Gurdon residents. For information call 887-3663.
Food pantry open
The food pantry at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is open the fourth Monday of each month from 10 a.m. until noon. For more information, call 887-5672, 887-6530 or 887-5711.
Can tabs needed
Benjamin Culp Chapter Daughter’s of the American Revolution are collecting can tabs to be donated as part of a drive to benefit a children’s hospital. Tabs can be dropped off at the Nevada County Picayune office, 100 E. Elm St.
Band Boosters meeting
The Band Booster holds monthly meetings at the Prescott High School band room the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the band program. The meeting usually lasts one hour.
Patriotic Tree
Family members of those in the military and especially those in the 39th are invited to come by the Prescott/Nevada County Library to view the PatrioticTree done in honor of those in service to our country and to place a star on the tree with the name of their relative.
No-Till Drill available
The Nevada County Conservation District has the No-Till Drill available to rent at Ratcliff Fertilizer on Hwy 371 South, just outside of Prescott. Contracts are available at the conservation office, Monday-Wednesday. Call 887-3210 or go by 204 East Pine Street. If there is no one there call 292-8111.
NA holds meetings
Narcotics Anonymous holds open meetings every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Prescott. For more information, call 887-2878.
Single parent scholarships
Any single parent who wishes to continue an education may be eligible for a single parent scholarship. Pick up an application at the Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, 116 East Second in Prescott or on the state Web site at www.arspsf.org. For information, call Elaine King at 887-3718.
Bricks available
Bricks to honor or memorialize those impacted by cancer are available from Nevada County Library for placement near the front of the library. The program is sponsored by the Nevada County Cancer Association. Bricks are $50 each and up to three lines of type may be included. For information, contact Judy Duke at 870-703-2689.
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Community coffee
There will be a community coffee at the Nevada County Depot Museum, Jan. 30 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. It is a treasure hunt theme. Everyone is invited.
Commodities
distributed
Commodities will be issued in Nevada County at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 419 East Main Street in Prescott. We will begin issuing Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 8 a.m. Commodity cards must be renewed by Feb. 13. Bring someone if you cannot carry the commodities to your vehicle. Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.
Energy assistance available
Southwest Arkansas Development Council, 419 East Main St., is accepting applications for the Winter Home Energy Assistance program. Call 887-5171 for information.
Holiday trash pick-up
Trash pick-up for Prescott will be a day late this week for all residential customers.
Brick By Brick open
The Brick By Brick resale shop will be open Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. New items are arriving regularly. Clothes of all sizes, books, what-knots, and more are available. All proceeds benefit the Courage House, a women’s shelter serving Nevada and Clark counties.
Scholarship funds
The Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce has two $250 scholarships available. Applicants must be an Emmet, Nevada or Prescott High School senior. The deadline for applications is March 2. Call 887-2101 for information.
Chili supper
The Prescott Rotary Club will have a chili supper on Friday, Feb. 6, at the Prescott Elementary School lunchroom from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $5. The meal includes chili, crackers, dessert and drink. Carry outs are available. All money raised will be used for local activities.
Project Grad
salad lunch
Project Graduation is having a salad luncheon on Jan. 26 at Central Baptist Church between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the Bank of Prescott.
Library closing
The Prescott/Nevada County Library will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 20, and will re-open Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Food bank open
The First Presbyterian Church of Prescott will be open on the second Wednesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. to distribute commodities and is open Thursday and Friday mornings from 10-12.
Submit your event!
Cancer Association
meets monthly
The Nevada County Cancer Association monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Nevada County Library. For information, contact Debbie Henderson at 887-2004.
Tutoring at PES
Prescott Elementary School now has after school tutoring for K-4 students.
The schedule is second grade Tues. and Thurs. from 3:45-4:45 p.m.; third grade will be Tuesdays from 3:45-5:15 p.m.; and fourth grade will be Thursdays from 3:45-5:15 p.m. Snacks will be provided!
CASA volunteers needed
The Court Appointed Special Advocates program is a non-profit organization that utilizes community volunteers to advocate for children who are in foster care due to abuse or neglect. For information, call 877-893-9793.
Community food pantry
Foodshare Arkansas, a community food pantry, is open at 960 Hwy 371 West in Prescott. Hours of operation are Monday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for Nevada County and Gurdon residents. For information call 887-3663.
Food pantry open
The food pantry at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is open the fourth Monday of each month from 10 a.m. until noon. For more information, call 887-5672, 887-6530 or 887-5711.
Can tabs needed
Benjamin Culp Chapter Daughter’s of the American Revolution are collecting can tabs to be donated as part of a drive to benefit a children’s hospital. Tabs can be dropped off at the Nevada County Picayune office, 100 E. Elm St.
Band Boosters meeting
The Band Booster holds monthly meetings at the Prescott High School band room the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the band program. The meeting usually lasts one hour.
Patriotic Tree
Family members of those in the military and especially those in the 39th are invited to come by the Prescott/Nevada County Library to view the PatrioticTree done in honor of those in service to our country and to place a star on the tree with the name of their relative.
No-Till Drill available
The Nevada County Conservation District has the No-Till Drill available to rent at Ratcliff Fertilizer on Hwy 371 South, just outside of Prescott. Contracts are available at the conservation office, Monday-Wednesday. Call 887-3210 or go by 204 East Pine Street. If there is no one there call 292-8111.
NA holds meetings
Narcotics Anonymous holds open meetings every Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Prescott. For more information, call 887-2878.
Single parent scholarships
Any single parent who wishes to continue an education may be eligible for a single parent scholarship. Pick up an application at the Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, 116 East Second in Prescott or on the state Web site at www.arspsf.org. For information, call Elaine King at 887-3718.
Bricks available
Bricks to honor or memorialize those impacted by cancer are available from Nevada County Library for placement near the front of the library. The program is sponsored by the Nevada County Cancer Association. Bricks are $50 each and up to three lines of type may be included. For information, contact Judy Duke at 870-703-2689.
Memorial donations accepted
To make a donation to the Nevada County Cancer Association, send a check to Anice Ward, PO Box 622, Prescott, AR 71857. Include the name of the donor, who the donation is for, and who should receive the acknowledgment card (including the address). Contributions are used to aid cancer patients in Nevada County.
VA van available
The VA van is available for mobile veterans in the Prescott area. The van will be leaving each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Exit 44, Travel America Truck Stop at 6:40 a.m. Park at Southwest corner away from building near the second driveway. To use the service, call 777-4115 two days prior to leaving. To schedule use of the van, provide name, city, phone, last four digits of social, name and location of clinic and appointment time. The van will be leaving Little Rock after noon but no later than 3 p.m. Please arrive early if possible. This service is free to veterans.
Library memorials
Friends of the Library has established a special Memorial Fund to remember beloved family members and friends. Proceeds from the fund are used to purchase books or magazine subscriptions. To dedicate a new book, visit the library or send information and donation to the Prescott-Nevada County Library, P.O. Box 613, Prescott, AR 71857.
Trade Days vendors
Quality vendors are being sought for Trade Days, the tri-state area=s newest monthly vendors= market. Trade Days are held the second Saturday of each month.
For more information, contact the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce at 887-6208.
