may events

2 Saturday
Craighead County Lincoln Day Dinner, State Sen. Gilbert Baker of Conway to speak, sponsored by Republican Party of Craighead County, Holiday Inn Holidome, $30 per person, $500 per table, 6:30 p.m. Info: Andrew Stricklin, 926-9350.
Farmer’s Market Opening Day, corner of Aggie Rd. and Stadium Blvd., 7 a.m.-noon.

6 Wednesday
Power Breakfast-Holiday Inn, sponsored by Jonesboro Regional Chamber, Holiday Inn, 6:45 a.m. Info: 932-6691.

8 Friday
NEA Biker Classic. The weekend begins with a festival on Main Street in downtown Jonesboro including music, climbing wall, guitar hero with DARE, food, bike games, bike show and more. Presented by NEA Clinic Foundation. 5 p.m. Info: 934-5130.

9 Saturday
Letter Carriers’ Food Drive, Leave a bag of non-perishable food items near your mail-box before your letter carrier arrives for the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Info: Vicki Pillow, 932-3663.

NEA Biker Classic. Poker Run begins at Woodsprings Clinic on Parker Road and travels through northeast Arkansas. Run will end in downtown Jonesboro where the festivities will continue with live music, food and more. Bike parade at 4 p.m., and Harley Davidson giveaway at 5 p.m. Presented by NEA Clinic Foundation. Info: 934-5130.

14 Thursday
Business After Hours, St. Bernards Weight Loss Center, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Info: 932-6691.

15 Friday
Jaycees Wild Night

16 Saturday
Blood Drive and Disaster Preparedness, by the American Red Cross, at the ASU Farmers Market, corner of Aggie Road and Stadium Blvd, 8 a.m.-noon. Info: Pam Knapp Carver, 763-4481.

27 Wednesday
Men’s Basketball Tournament, Jonesboro Sports & Recreation, through May 29. Info: 933-4604.