Community Calendar

* all phone numbers are area code 479, unless otherwise noted

Ft. Smith Police Department Is On Twitter
The Ft. Smith Police Department invites you to join them on Twitter. They're posting emergency information, community neighborhood events, and more. Contact the police department's Twitter account manager through twitter@fortsmithpd.org

Greenwood Police Department Is On Nixle
The Greenwood Police Department is now using Nixle, which is providing a single standardized service for citizens to receive immediate and credible neighborhood-level public safety and community information. To find out how to get connected, visit nixle.com.

Through April 15th
Free tax assistance is available Monday through Saturday at Westark RSVP, corner of Grand and 13th Street in Ft. Smith. For details, call 782-2525.

March 2010

March 1-30: Census Jobs Available
The U.S. Census Bureau needs workers. Temporary and part-time positions are available. The pay is from $8.50 to $14.50 per hour. Call the jobs line at 866-861-2010.

March 7-10: Ken and Lynette Hagin at Living Word
Ken and Lynette Hagin will be ministering at Living Word River Valley, Highway 71 North in Alma, Sunday March 7th through Wednesday March 10th. For more information, call 632-2340.

March 8: River Valley Young Marines Recruit Meeting
The River Valley Young Marines are recruiting boys and girls from 8 to 18 for their next recruit class. There is a Parent and Recruit Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 8th, 7pm, at the VFW Hall, 3005 Tilles Avenue. For information, call Mike at 675-2610.

March 12: Ft. Smith Author Yvette Warren at FS Library
Ft. Smith author Yvette Warren will be at the Ft. Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Friday, March 12th from 2-4pm as part of the "Authors in the Afternoon" series. Call 783-0229.

March 12-15: Prophetic Conference at Apostolic Church in Action
Apostolic Church in Action, 131 North Main Street in Waldron, is hosting a 4-night Prophetic Conference March 12th-15th at 7:00 nightly. Speakers include Kristy Richmond, Kenneth Royal, and others. For information, call 637-1513.

March 12-14: Unlimited Realm Conference in Conway
The Church Alive in Conway is hosting its 2010 Unlimited Realm Conference March 12th-14th with Karen Wheaton and Damon Thompson. For registration information, call 501-327-4763, or visit thechurchalive.org

March 14-17: Revival at First Free Will Baptist in Greenwood
First Free Will Baptist Church, 504 South Fowler Street in Greenwood, is having Revival Services March 14th-17th with special guest Reverend Roy Harris from Nashville, Tennessee. For information, call 996-4374.

March 17: Spring Make and Take Crafts at FS Library
The Ft. Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, invites you to celebrate Spring March 17th from 9:30-7. Kids will make crafts focusing on St. Patrick, Easter, and the weather. Call 783-0229.

March 19: Crosspointe Follies at Crosspointe Community Church
Crosspointe Community Church, 3304 Kibler Road in Van Buren, will host its Crosspointe Follies Program Friday, March 19th, at 7pm. Proceeds go to the youth's International Youth Convention Fund. For information, call Floyd at 474-3802.

March 21: Dave Ramsey Course at New Apostolic Church
The NAC of Ft. Smith is sponsoring Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. The first meeting is March 21st at 4pm at 1208 Princeton Drive. For information, call 652-1058.

April 2010

April 2-3 : Easter Experience at First Baptist in Van Buren
First Baptist church in Van Buren, 1121 East Maian Street, Invites you to The Easter Experience Friday and Saturday, April 2nd and 3rd at 7pm both nights. Admission is free but tickets are required. Call 474-1271.

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REGIONAL

The Community Rescue Mission
The Community Rescue Mission operates 7 days a week: there is no "closed" sign or downtime. They serve the River Valley daily. Last year alone, they served over 10,000 meals! The Mission is a place where no one will be hungry or without shelter. Reaching out to men, women and children, the residents hear the message of faith, hope and charity. If you would like to help out or learn more, please call 782-1443 or visit www.crmfs.org

See A Street Light Out in Fort Smith? Call The Fort Smith Street Department
In the Fort Smith area if you see a street light not burning, you are encouraged to report the outage to the Fort Smith Street Department by calling 784-2360.

Free Budget Counseling
Consumer Credit Counseling Service has provided free budget counseling to individuals and families in Arkansas since 1983. You can call CCCS today at 1-800-255-2227 or visit their web site at www.helpingfamilies.org.

Community Services Clearinghouse Needs Volunteers
The Community Services Clearinghouse needs volunteer assistance in order to provide services to a seven county area. Currently they have volunteer shifts available in the food pantry, and also welcome help at other events. Please call Sue if you can help. 782-5074.

Adopt A Pet
The Sebastian County Humane Society encourages you to adopt or sponsor the adoption of a pet. You can sponsor a homeless pet as a memorial gift for a person, or for a birthday or anniversary. For more information, call 783-4395.

Help for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Survivors of sexual assault may feel alone, but they are not on their own. To find out more call the Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault at 1-888-274-7472.

Join Youth With A Mission
Youth With A Mission is an international ministry from many denominations serving worldwide since 1960. If you are interested in mission work and want to find out more, log onto youthwithamission.org.

Fort Smith Adult Education Center
For more than thirty five years the Fort Smith Adult Education Center has been helping adults in reviewing basic skills, GED preparation, English as a second Language and workplace skills. Classes are free and the Center is open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The Adult Education center is located at the corner of Rogers Avenue and 20th Street. For more information call 785-1232.

Give Blood For Our Military
America’s Blood Centers have announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to supplement the military’s blood supply during wartime. To make an appointment to donate blood, please call United Blood Services at 452-5880.