Reaves Cemetery Taking Donations

NEW EDINBURG - The Reaves Cemetery at New Edinburg is accepting donations for upkeep of the cemetery. Checks are to be made out to Reaves Cemetery Association. Donations should be mailed to: Randy Thompson, Attn: Reaves Cemetery Association, 700 Reaves Cemetery Road, New Edinburg, AR 71660

Pressure Canning Workshop Slated For Sept. 8 at Rison

RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a pressure canning workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds meeting room in Rison. The cost is $10 per person, and the workshop is being limited to eight people.

Rison In The Fall Accepting Vendors For Oct. 15

RISON - Rison Shine's Rison In The Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 this year, organizer Douglas Boultinghouse has announced. Vendor forms for booths are available now.

Hop on Pop Rison Blood Drive Aug. 31

RISON - The Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive will hold its next drive in Rison Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Green House Cottages, organizer Stacy Walz has announced. To schedule an appointment, visit arkbi.

Food Pantry Sat at Macedonia MBC

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

Baby Shower Aug. 20 for Amber Hipp

RISON - A baby shower for Amber Hipp will be held Saturday, Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Y Community Center. It’s a boy!

Thompson Family Reunion Aug. 27

NEW EDINBURG - The John Franklin Thompson Family will hold a reunion 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the New Edinburg Community Center. Guests should bring their families, some good food and family pictures and expect a wonderful visit. See you there!

CARES Act Topic For Vets’ Meeting

RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Services Office at Rison will be hosting an informational meeting for all veterans regarding the CARES Act at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.

Church of Christ at Rison To Hold Gospel Meeting

RISON - Rison Church of Christ will be hosting a Gospel Meeting on “Living as a Christian in Today’s World” with Robert Dodson of Lake Worth, Texas, on Sept. 9-11. Dodson, former host of “The Truth in Love,” will lead five services during the Gospel Meeting: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept.

Macedonia MBC Hosting Awana Cookout on Sept. 7

RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on Hwy. 35 south of Rison will be hosting Awana registration and a cookout with burgers and hot dogs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, to celebrate the return of youth discipleship program for the 2022-23 school year.