Community Calendar

WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM TAKING APPLICATIONS Daily

Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) needs applications for their FREE Weatherization Assistance Program serving 14 counties in Arkansas. BRAD Weatherization is an Energy Efficiency Program of the Arkansas Energy Office and the Department of Energy.

Brad Weatherization installation includes insulation for attics, walls and floors, weather-stripping on doors and windows, air sealing crawl spaces and attics, and health and safety measures. These services are free and funded through the Department of Energy and Arkansas Energy Office for those who qualify.

Qualifying households incomes cannot exceed 200% of Poverty Guidelines as determined by the Department of Energy. Households with a member receiving Social Security are categorically eligible. Also, priority is given to households with members who are elderly, handicapped, with children under the age of 19, and Native Americans.

The Weatherization program is free and for those who qualify in any of the following counties: Baxter, Boone, Clay, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Lawrence, Marion, Newton, Randolph, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, and Van Buren. To apply please contact BRAD’s Program Director Johnie Dean at 870- 202-1347 Johnie.dean@bradcorp.org or Lesleigh Whitlock at 870-202-1365 Lesleigh.whitlock@bradcorp.org The website is www.bradcorp.org.
Families who receive weatherization services may see their annual energy bills reduced by an average of $200 to $300 annually for up to 30 years, maybe more.

Women In Arkansas History Have you ever wondered about the women who played roles in the history of Arkansas? Unfortunately, many history books have down played their roles or overlooked them completely, but here's your opportunity to learn about them.

This will be held in the McMullin Lecture Hall starting at 5:30.

WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM TAKING APPLICATIONS Daily

Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD) needs applications for their FREE Weatherization Assistance Program serving 14 counties in Arkansas. BRAD Weatherization is an Energy Efficiency Program of the Arkansas Energy Office and the Department of Energy.

Brad Weatherization installation includes insulation for attics, walls and floors, weather-stripping on doors and windows, air sealing crawl spaces and attics, and health and safety measures. These services are free and funded through the Department of Energy and Arkansas Energy Office for those who qualify.

Qualifying households incomes cannot exceed 200% of Poverty Guidelines as determined by the Department of Energy. Households with a member receiving Social Security are categorically eligible. Also, priority is given to households with members who are elderly, handicapped, with children under the age of 19, and Native Americans.

The Weatherization program is free and for those who qualify in any of the following counties: Baxter, Boone, Clay, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Lawrence, Marion, Newton, Randolph, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, and Van Buren. To apply please contact BRAD’s Program Director Johnie Dean at 870- 202-1347 Johnie.dean@bradcorp.org or Lesleigh Whitlock at 870-202-1365 Lesleigh.whitlock@bradcorp.org The website is www.bradcorp.org.
Families who receive weatherization services may see their annual energy bills reduced by an average of $200 to $300 annually for up to 30 years, maybe more.

Art installation by Neal Harrington titled “Delta Oracle” at the Fine Arts Center from eight to five daily through November 18th.

Neal Harrington, originally from Rapid City, SD, earned his BFA in Painting from the University of South Dakota and his MFA in Printmaking from Wichita State University. Harrington’s prints have been extensively exhibited all over the nation. He is a two-time recipient of the Arkansas Art Center’s Delta Award as well as multiple other awards. Neal is a Professor of Art at Arkansas Tech University and serves on the board of the Arkansas Society of Printmakers. His current show Delta Oracle on view at the Fine Art Center Gallery, fuses the rich tradition of Greek/Roman mythologies with an American Roots Music perspective.

People, Places, Things Exhibition

Thursday, November 17⋅12:00 – 5:00pm

Daily, until Dec 1, 2022

Location:Bradbury Art Museum201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA

Bradbury Art Museum

201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401, USA

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Description:Get Real with this unique Realism exhibition at Bradbury Art Museum!This exhibition brings together fourteen artists whose work engages with realism, whether it be stylistically or conceptually. Through a wide variety of mediums and disciplines, the artists explore identity, place, and the significance of mundane objects. Viewers are invited to reimagine the everyday and question their own perceptions of reality.The exhibition opens on September 8th with a reception from 5-6:30PM and closes on November 30th. The museum is admission free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12-5PM.Bradbury Art Museum is located in Fowler Center on the Arkansas State University campus.

This exhibition brings together fourteen artists whose work engages with realism, whether it be stylistically or conceptually. Through a wide variety of mediums and disciplines, the artists explore identity, place, and the significance of mundane objects. Viewers are invited to reimagine the everyday and question their own perceptions of reality.

The exhibition opens on September 8th with a reception from 5-6:30PM and closes on November 30th. The museum is admission free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 12-5PM.

Bradbury Art Museum is located in Fowler Center on the Arkansas State University campus.

Online registration for the 75th Annual Jonesboro Christmas Parade is open now until November 28th at https://www.foachristmasparade.org! Don't miss out on the festive fun— Sign up now!

For more information, email parade@foajonesboro.org.

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The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will conduct three Location Public Hearings to present and discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Walnut Ridge to Missouri State Line (Future I-57) connection in Clay, Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph counties.

The DEIS is available for public review online and in-person at the following locations:

· Website: Future57.TransportationPlanroom.com

· Corning Public Library: 613 Pine St., Corning, AR 72422

· Randolph County Library: 111 W. Everett St., Pocahontas, AR 72455

· Lawrence County Library: 115 W. Walnut St., Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

· Greene County Library: 120 North 12th St., Paragould, AR 72450

The public is invited and encouraged to visit Future57.TransportationPlanroom.com to view the project information and offer comments. Anyone with limited internet access, wanting to submit a recorded oral comment, or has general questions or comments regarding the DEIS or location public hearing may call (501) 823-0730. Persons wishing to submit written statements or other exhibits may send them to Garver, Attn: Caitlin Hetzel, 4701 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118; by email to PublicInvolvement@GarverUSA.com; or via the online form located at Future57.TransportationPlanroom.com. Comments must be submitted by January 13, 2023 to be included in the official record. Individuals submitting public comments may have personally identifiable information published in future reports.

Applications for the 2022 Christmas Parade floats are ready for pick up at City Hall in Walnut Ridge, 300 West Main Street, or City hall in Hoxie at 126 SW Texas Street.

Once you have filled out your application, please return to either Walnut Ridge or Hoxie City Hall.

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Here’s one way you can make an A-State Connection:

The First in the Pack Resource Center will host an open house

Thursday, November 17^th, from 2 to 4 p.m.

In its offices in the Dean B. Ellis Library on the campus in Jonesboro.

The First in the Pack Resource Center supports first-generation college students, assisting them with resiliency coaching, supportive services, and connections to campus and community resources.

Moreinformation about this and other A-State events may be found at calendar-dot-a-state-dot-e-d-u.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will conduct an in-person public involvement meeting Thursday, November 17, about the proposed widening of Highway 351. The meeting will occur from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Family Fellowship Baptist Church (Family Life Center), 2441 North Old Greensboro Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401.

The public may view meeting materials and provide written comments until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 2.