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Ricky Skaggs

East Arkansas Community College
Press Release

Fourteen-time Grammy Award-winner Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder will be performing at the East Arkansas Community College Fine Arts Center Auditorium on Friday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m.

The concert is being held in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium that opened on the EACC campus in April. The Center boasts a state-of-the-art Stage, Orchestra Pit, a Black Box Theatre, a Banquet Hall, and a Gallery for art exhibitions.

“The building is considered a ‘Class A’ performance center and is the perfect venue for a performance by artists like Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder,” said Josh Rogers, Technical Director. “The Fine Arts Center Auditorium is a great fit for this kind of intimate performance by musicians who have a great rapport with their fans and who engage the audience with their mastery of pure country and bluegrass music.”

Tickets for the Ricky Skaggs concert are $50 and are on sale now.  To purchase, visit www.eacc.edu or call 870-633-4480 ext. 352 or 362.
 Upcoming/Continuing Events

  • 4H Day at the SFC Fair (September 2)
  • The St. Francis County Extension Office will sponsor a 4-H Day at the SFC Fair on September 2nd from 5:30-6:30pm. All kids ages 5-19 are invited to attend. This event is free, but you must pay the regular admission to enter the fairgrounds. For more information, call 870.261.1730.

  • Autumn On The Square - Marianna (September 18)
  • Marianna's Autumn on the Square is set for September 18th. Booths, games, exhibits, food, and entertainment will start at 10am. Booth packets are available at the Lee County Library. For more information, contact the Marianna/Lee County Chamber of Commerce at 870.295.2469.

  • Blood Drive - Marianna (September 2)
  • The Mariana Community Blood Drive will be held September 2nd from 1:00-6:00pm at First Baptist Church Family Life Center. You can make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org.

  • Brinkley - A & P Rummage Sale (September 4)
  • The Brinkley Advertising & Promotions Commission will sponsor a rummage sale at the Brinkley Convention Center on September 4th from 7:30am-10:00pm. For more information, or to register as a vendor, call 870.747.1500.

  • Brinkley - Boy Scouts (September 2)
  • School Night for Scouting will be held for boys grades 1-6 who are interested in the Boy Scouts. It will be September 2nd starting at 7:00pm at the Brinkley Elementary School Cafeteria. The cost is $15, and adults must accompany their children. For more information, call 870.734.5010.

  • Caldwell - Cotton Pickin' Festival (September 25)
  • The 10th Annual Caldwell Cotton Pickin' Festival will be September 23rd-25th. There will be gospel music, contests, pageants, a magician, food, and activities for the entire family. For more information, call 870.633.1513.

  • Colt Pioneer Days (September 11)
  • Colt Pioneer Days will be celebrated September 10th from 5-8pm and September 11th from 9am-3pm at the William Stone House. If you would like to volunteer, participate in the singing, or get information on a booth, contact Walter or Ann Meals at 870.633.7588.

  • Commodity Distribution - St. Francis County (September 16)
  • The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host a commodity distribution in St. Francis County on September 16th starting at 10am in the following locations: National Guard Armory in Forrest City, Wheatley City Hall, and Hughes City Hall. For more information, call (870) 932-3663.

  • CPR/First Aid Class (tfn)
  • A Community CPR/First Aid Class will be offered the second Tuesday of every month  from 8am until 12pm at Forrest City Medical Center in-service classroom. To register, call 870.630.9611.

  • CRTI - ABE/GED (September 7)
  • Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute in Forrest City is conducting fall semester ABE/GED classes. There is no charge. The classes are being held Monday-Friday 8am-3pm beginning August 16th. Night classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday 6-8pm beginning September 7th. For more information, call CRTI at (870) 633-5411 or (800) 842-2317.

  • CRTI - ABE/GED in Hughes (September 7)
  • Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute in Forrest City is conducting ABE/GED classes in Hughes. There is no charge, but you must be age 18 or older. The classes are being held Monday and Tuesday from 4-7pm beginning September 7th. For more information, call CRTI at (870) 633-5411 or (800) 842-2317.

  • Driving Tests - Lee County
  • Those wanting to obtain an Arkansas drivers license can take a written exam at 1:00pm and the road test at 9:00am each Thursday at the Lee County Courthouse.

  • Driving Tests - St. Francis County
  • The Arkansas State Police Troop D in Forrest City holds driver's license testing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Call 870.633.1454 for times or for more information.

  • EACC - Ricky Skaggs (October 15)
  • Tickets are on sale now for the Ricky Skaggs Concert coming up October 15th at 7:00pm at the Fine Arts Center at East Arkansas Community College. Call the college at 870.633.4480 or log on to eacc.edu for more information.

  • Forrest City - City Curfew (tfn)
  • There are daytime and nighttime curfews for those under age 18 in Forrest City. The daytime curfew is for ages 5 thru 17. They are not allowed on any public property when they are supposed to be in school. Exceptions are for those accompanied by an adult or those authorized by the school district. The nighttime curfew for ages 14 and younger is from 9pm to 5am Sunday thru Thursday and 11pm to 5am on Friday and Saturday. The nighttime curfew for ages 15 to 17 is 10pm to 5am Sunday thru Thursday and midnight to 5am on Friday and Saturday.

  • Forrest City Medical Center - Healthy Woman (September 30)
  • Healthy Woman helps improve the emotional and physical well-being of women and their families through seminars, educational programs, and health fairs. It is a free community service provided by Forrest City Medical Center. To become a free member, register at www.healthywomanonline.com. For more information, call the local coordinator, Jennifer Carlow, at 870.261.0444.

  • Forrest City Schools - Providers Fair (September 9)
  • Parents and guardians of all Forrest City School District students are encouraged to attend a Supplemental Educational Services Providers Fair on September 9th from 5:00-6:30pm at the FCJHS Cafeteria. This event is designed to provide information regarding tutoring opportunities available to students. For more information, call 870.633.1485.

  • Gladlands Photo Contest (September 30)
  • The Tourism and Business Initiative (TBI) of Eastern Arkansas has announced the fourth annual "Showcase Our Gladlands" Photo Contest. Photos will be accepted August 1st through September 30th. All photos must be taken in St. Francis and Lee Counties, and locations must be identified with submissions. For more information, call 870.633.4480 ext 353 or email info@gladlands.com.

  • Martha Farrell Benefit Fund (tfn)
  • A benefit fund has been set up at First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas for Martha Farrell. Donations can be dropped off at the main or any branch bank of FNBEA. You can also mail donations to FNBEA, Martha Farrell Benefit Fund, P.O. Box 2019, Forrest City, AR 72336-2019. Personal notes can be sent to Martha Farrell, c/o KXJK/KBFC, P.O. Box 707, Forrest City, AR 72336-0707.

  • Palestine - Soccer Registration (September 10)
  • Soccer registration for Palestine will be held at Hibbett's Sports on September 10th from 4:00-7:0pm. The cost is $30. When you register on this day, you also get an in-store coupon for Hibbett's merchandise. For more information, call 870.581.2166.

  • Real Estate Records Available Online
  • Real estate records for St. Francis County are now available online and free of charge.  County Assessor Craig Jones said web surfers may go to www.ARCountyData.com, then click on "St. Francis" under the list of counties.  Another screen will appear--click on "Subscriber Login," then "Free Public Search."

  • Sanyo Employee Reunion (September 18)
  • The Sanyo Employee Annual Reunion will be held at Bonanza of Forrest City on September 18th beginning at 3:00pm. The buffet costs $9.59. Please bring a door prize.

  • SFC Adoption Coalition
  • The St. Francis County Adoption Coalition is seeking members to promote and educate the community regarding adoption.  The coalition meets on the second Friday of each month from 12-1pm at EACC's Learning Resource Center.  For more information, call 270-1250.

  • St. Francis County Fair (August 30 - September 4)
  • The St. Francis County Fair will be held at the Wiley T. Jones Fairgrounds south of Forrest City. Booth setup will be August 27th and 28th. Pageant rehearsals will be held August 29th. All rides and exhibits will be open beginning August 30th. The Kountry Kitchen will be open August 30th - September 4th.

  • VFW Bingo & Rummage Sales (November 27)
  • VFW Post 12089 has Bingo games every Friday and Saturday night from 6:30 to 10:00.  They also have rummage sales every other Friday and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00.  The VFW is located in the old unemployment office building, 2615 South Washingtn.  (Rummage sale dates:  August 13, 14, 27, & 28; September 3, 4, 17, & 18; October 1, 2, 15, 16, 29, & 30; and November 12, 13, 26, & 27.)

  • Woodruff Seniors - Dance
  • The Woodruff County Senior Citizens Program sponsors a dance with live music every Saturday from 6-9pm at the Senior Citizens Center in Patterson.  The cost is $4 per person.