There’s an event in Benton where they need your volunteer help to give away 300 free pairs of school shoes. Read the details below, and use the online form to register for a certain duty and time. WHAT It’s called the Footprints Shoe Ministry, and it’s a back-to-school shoe distribution event for local K-12 students. […]
Library to host Back to School event, Bingo & Books on July 31st
The Saline County Library will host their Back to School event, Bingo and Books on Thursday. Read more below. With kids headed back to school soon, this event is to help kids be prepared with supplies. It’s a chance to win free school supplies and books. The Library will host rounds of bingo with a […]
Tax-Free Weekend is August 2-3 in Arkansas; See the items that qualify
Tax-Free Weekend is coming this August in Arkansas. This is two entire days to shop for certain items – in person or online – without having to pay sales taxes on those purchases. The State of Arkansas sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025. It will end at 11:59 […]
Ralph Bunche back to school picnic set for Aug 2nd; Backpacks, supplies and clothes to be distributed
It’s time for the 23rd Annual Ralph Bunche Back-to-School Picnic. Read all the details below. Backpacks, Confidence & Community are the theme for this event every year. Organizer Shannon Winston stated, “We aren’t just handing out school supplies — we’re empowering families and building community all year long.” WHAT: Every year, the Back-to-School Picnic brings […]
Light up the park at 8th Annual Back to School Bash & Family GLOW RUN, August 16
The 8th Annual Back to School Bash & Family GLOW RUN, presented by DJ Motley State Farm Agency, returns to Riverside Park on Saturday, August 16, 2025 for an evening of family fun, fitness, and community spirit. This event kicks off at 6:00 PM with a high-energy Back to School Bash featuring: A climbing wall […]
Games, free pizza & free backpack at July 30th Back to School Bash in Bryant
Come to the Back-to-School Bash in Bryant for fun activities and get set up with free supplies for the school year. Read more below. The event is happening at Papa John’s in Bryant, on Wednesday, July 30th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The address is 3231 Main Street, next to Walmart in Bryant. They’ll […]
22nd Ralph Bunche Back-to-School Picnic set for August 3rd; Sponsors and volunteers needed
The Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee (RBCAC) will host the annual Back to School Picnic on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. The times are 9:00 a.m. – noon. Come for lunch and pick up a backpack and school supplies. There will also be fun youth activities throughout the day. This day of food, activities and the […]