All participants are asked to go to the St. Bernard’s Auditorium for the Health Fair – then come to the E. Boone Watson Center at 9:30am for line-up.
**Parade Route**
Start at E Boone Watson Center – go North on Patrick St. – West onto Creath St. – South onto Church St. where the Grandstand will be (Centennial Rotary Park) – East onto Monroe St. – back to the E. Boone Watson Center.
You’re invited to our 16th Annual Youth Fishing Derby!
T-shirts and sponsor spots are available for this years event!
Please visit our website: www.jonesborofop.org for more information.
Registration begins at 7:00am and will end at 8:15am
Fishing will be from 7:30am until 9:00am
The derby is open to children ages 3 -15
Free snacks and drinks for everyone
Every child will receive a prize
Trophies to be given away to age division winners for the categories of smallest fish, biggest fish, and most fish caught
Several big prizes to be given away!
****Every child must bring their own fishing pole and bait. Only one pole is allowed per child****
5:00PM-9:00PM
Parker Park
**Juneteenth Fireworks Display~9:15PM**
St. Bernard’s Auditorium ~ 8:00A-1:00P
Sponsored by St. Bernard’s Hospital & The American Red Cross
KLEK Studios – 1411 Franklin St; Jonesboro, AR
Mayor Harold Copenhaver will read the Juneteenth Proclamation. Bubble Blowing Ceremony & Reception to follow.
Brandy Lee returning to Poppy’s Beach Grill in Jonesboro, AR.
A casual dinner and dance — inspired by living in the land of the Delta Blues — will feature entertainment by Keith Johnson and the Big Muddy Band. Purchase of event ticket includes dinner, entertainment, and door prize eligibility between 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. Watch our socials and website for announcements for our exclusive luxury raffles and specially curated food and beverage menus! 🎶
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
The tournament features a four player scramble format with your choice of either morning or afternoon flight. Play will take place on Monday with overflow teams on Tuesday as needed. Tournament includes green and cart fees, tee gift, commemorative photo of your team, breakfast, lunch and on-course refreshments and snacks. Prizes for first, second and third place foursomes in both morning and afternoon golf groups as well as a hole-in-one contest. All players are eligible for the Golf Ball Drop.
Triple Swing is excited to introduce pickleball to our event lineup. This event will be in “social” format and is open to all ages and levels. The indoor courts at RidgePointe Country Club will give players a respite from the heat of an Arkansas Summer, while being right next to the action of the golf tournament. Social play will take place from in two flights 5-6:30 and 6:30-8:00. Players will receive a colored arm band for their flight and refreshments. Snacks and mobile bar available for players only. Pickleball paddle door-prize drawings throughout the night. The Ridge Bar & Grill at RidgePointe will be open for menu orders during the event.
Join us for an upcoming community meeting where we invite you to share your valuable input and ideas for the usage of our new local sports complex, currently in the development phase. This meeting serves as an excellent platform to actively engage with fellow community members and provide feedback on the facility’s potential functionalities. We highly encourage your participation to help shape the future of this state-of-the-art complex, ensuring that it caters to the diverse needs and interests of our vibrant community.
During these meetings, we eagerly seek your suggestions on the various amenities and activities that should be included within the sports complex. Whether it’s sports fields, fitness facilities, recreational spaces, or community event areas, your ideas will play a crucial role in defining the facility’s purpose and maximizing its impact. Together, let’s envision a dynamic space that fosters wellness, promotes active lifestyles, and cultivates a strong sense of community pride.
This specific meeting is geared toward aquatics.
Join us for an upcoming community meeting where we invite you to share your valuable input and ideas for the usage of our new local sports complex, currently in the development phase. This meeting serves as an excellent platform to actively engage with fellow community members and provide feedback on the facility’s potential functionalities. We highly encourage your participation to help shape the future of this state-of-the-art complex, ensuring that it caters to the diverse needs and interests of our vibrant community.
During these meetings, we eagerly seek your suggestions on the various amenities and activities that should be included within the sports complex. Whether it’s sports fields, fitness facilities, recreational spaces, or community event areas, your ideas will play a crucial role in defining the facility’s purpose and maximizing its impact. Together, let’s envision a dynamic space that fosters wellness, promotes active lifestyles, and cultivates a strong sense of community pride.
This specific meeting is geared toward volleyball, basketball, and pickleball.
Join us for an upcoming community meeting where we invite you to share your valuable input and ideas for the usage of our new local sports complex, currently in the development phase. This meeting serves as an excellent platform to actively engage with fellow community members and provide feedback on the facility’s potential functionalities. We highly encourage your participation to help shape the future of this state-of-the-art complex, ensuring that it caters to the diverse needs and interests of our vibrant community.
During these meetings, we eagerly seek your suggestions on the various amenities and activities that should be included within the sports complex. Whether it’s sports fields, fitness facilities, recreational spaces, or community event areas, your ideas will play a crucial role in defining the facility’s purpose and maximizing its impact. Together, let’s envision a dynamic space that fosters wellness, promotes active lifestyles, and cultivates a strong sense of community pride.
This specific meeting is geared toward turf, special events, concessions, and admin & security.
Join Arkansas author and journalist, Monica Potts, for a discussion of her new book The Forgotten Girls at The Parsonage in Downtown Jonesboro. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.Attendance is free, but RSVPs are encouraged via this event to help anticipate attendance. Drinks and hor d’oeuvres will be available to purchase from The Parsonage.
Performing the very best of American Music (traditional Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel) on stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry Stars and Multi-Award Winners Dailey & Vincent will perform in concert at Fowler Center.
You can discover a rainbow of colors at Lake Frierson State Park! Join the park interpreter on a color quest along the Dogwood Lane Trail (easy difficulty, 0.5-miles). Please wear tennis shoes or hiking boots.