The Bradbury Art Museum will open National Endowment for the Arts Big Read: Joy Harjo’s “An American Sunrise,” a community exhibition inspired by the acclaimed poetry collection. The project supports community reading programs and celebrates America’s rich artistic and cultural heritage while encouraging meaningful conversations, local creativity and diverse perspectives. Admission is free. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call (870) 972-3687 or visit bradburyartmuseum.org.
St. Bernards Healthcare will host Baby State at St. Bernards Auditorium, located at 505 E. Washington Ave. in Jonesboro, from 6-7:30 p.m., offering growing families a chance to meet the Women and Children’s care team and learn about maternity services. This free, drop-in event will feature lactation consultants, infant care education, pain-control information, car seat and sleep safety tips, specialty baby vendors, door prizes and more. Info: visit stbernards.info/events/ or call (870) 207-7300.
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive. Community members are invited to donate blood in the Round Room from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome as space allows. For more information, call (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
The Judd Hill Farmers Market, located at 3350 Aggie Road in Jonesboro, is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more from local vendors. For more information, visit juddhillfoundation.org.
Field & Light Design Co. will host its second annual Tales with Tails Art Show at Native Brew Works, located at 515 S. Gee St. A fundraiser for the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, the exhibit features artist Natausha Light’s paintings of the animals of the Boca Raton Sunrise Senior Center and their stories. For more information, visit Field & Light Design Co. on Facebook.
The Judd Hill Farmers Market, located at 3350 Aggie Road in Jonesboro, is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more from local vendors. For more information, visit juddhillfoundation.org.
Adults are invited to the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library for Flower Pressing with BAM at noon in the Round Room. Led by Master Gardener Vickie Mulally, this hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the art of flower pressing, and each attendee will create a project to take home. For more information, call (870) 935-5133 or visit libraryinjonesboro.org.
United Way of Northeast Arkansas will host the annual Batting for a Better Tomorrow Softball Tournament at the Southside Softball Complex in Jonesboro. The fundraiser welcomes teams from across the region, with proceeds supporting United Way programs and partner agencies serving Northeast Arkansas. Team registration is available online, and sponsorship opportunities are also available. For details or to register, text Julie at (870) 215-6940 or visit uwnea.org/bettertomorrow.
