MARCH 2023

MARCH 2

Texarkana Arkansas School District will host a kindergarten enrollment event from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Arkansas High School Red Wall. A meetand-greet for elementary school staff will be held, along with kindergarten registration.

MARCH 4

Jurassic Park In Concert will be presented by the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra during a 7 p.m. performance in the Perot Theatre. For tickets, call 903-792-4992 or visit www.perottheatre.org.

MARCH 4, 11, 18 AND 25

The Texarkana Museums System will present “Exploring Hair in History” during the month of March. Programs include, “A Visual Tour of Historic Hair Styles” on March 4; “The Science of Coloring & Styling Hair from Ancient Times to the Present” on March 11; “How to Recreate Historic Hair Styles” on March 18; and “A Parade of Historically Inspired Hair Styles” on March 25. Register at www.texarkanamuseums.org/events or call 903793-4831.

MARCH 9

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation will hold the 16th annual Beads, Bags, and Bangles Kids’ College fundraiser from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Hempstead Hall. Theme of this year’s event is “Beatles & Bell Bottoms.”

The fun-filled evening will feature food, drinks, prizes, and busting moves on the dance floor to live music from the world-class Tin Man Band of Dallas, Texas. Event tickets and raffle tickets can be purchased at hempsteadhall.thundertix.com

MARCH 11

The Texarkana Area Chapter #278 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. will host its fifth annual “Wagons for Veterans” at the Four States Fairground to raise funds to assist local disabled and needy veterans. The public is encouraged and invited to attend. Tickets are $15 ($8 for children 12 and under), and meals will be cooked the old-fashioned way, in cast iron pots over open fires. Other activities include live music, a Corvette and Jeep show, a live auction, and more.

MARCH 17

The Tough Kookie Foundation will host its Sock Hop fundraiser at Crossties Event Venue in downtown Texarkana. Proceeds from the event will benefit childhood cancer patients. For more information or to register, email toughkookietxk@gmail.com.

MARCH 17-19

The 55th annual Jonquil Festival will be held in Historic Washington State Park. The festival heralds the arrival of spring in Southwest Arkansas as thousands of jonquils welcome craftspeople, entertainers, and visitors. Visit www.historicwashingtonstatepark.com for more information.

MARCH 19

The Tough Kookie Foundation will host its monthly support group meeting from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Oak Street Church, located at 401 Waterall Street. For more information or to register, email toughkookietxk@gmail.com

MARCH 25

The Texarkana Home Builders Association will host its annual Home & Garden Show at Crossties Event Venue. Held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the event will introduce Texarkana residents to local builders, remodelers, home and garden suppliers, and other related companies. Visit www.txkhomeshow.com for more information.

March 25

The St. James Day School Gala will take place at Silvermoon on Broad. Entertainment will be provided by Chasing Rita, and food will be provided by Julie’s Deli. Tickets are $100 per person. Scan the QR code on the St. James ad on page 40 for more information.

March 31

The Patterson Troike Foundation will present Harvest Regional Food Bank’s 17th annual Wine & Jazz Gala from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Silvermoon on Broad. The evening will consist of gourmet dishes and wine pairings with live music by Candace Taylor and Trio. Tickets are $75 per person. Scan the QR code on the Harvest Regional Food Bank ad on page 73 for more information.

April 2023

APRIL 2

Opportunities, Inc.’s second annual Sunday Funday will be held at 4 p.m. at Crossties. Activities will include live entertainment, barbecue, brews and Baggo. All proceeds from the event will benefit children and adults with disabilities in the Texarkana community. Visit www.oppinc.org/sunday-funday/ for more information.

APRIL 2

Williams Memorial United Methodist Church will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service. Visit www.williamsumc.org for more information.

APRIL 6

Farmers Bank Foundation will present Terry Bradshaw during its Distinguished Speaker Series. A private cocktail reception will be held at 5 p.m. at Farmers Bank & Trust located at 2900 St. Michael Drive. A dinner and lecture will be held a 7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Texarkana Convention Center. All proceeds will benefit transfer scholarships. Scan the QR code on the Farmers Bank Foundation ad on page 75 for more information.

APRIL 9

Williams Memorial United Methodist Church will hold its Easter services during two time slots: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Visit www.williamsumc.org for additional information.

APRIL 10

Texarkana Independent School District will present “Discover TISD” a new student enrollment fair for all families of new incoming PK-12 students wishing to learn more about the district from 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in the Texas High School Multi-Purpose Facility. Scan the QR code on the TISD ad on page 29 for more information.

APRIL 16

The Tough Kookie Foundation will host its monthly support group meeting from 4p.m.-6 p.m. at Oak Street Church, located at 401 Waterall Street. For more information or to register, email toughkookietxk@gmail.com.

APRIL 21-22

The second annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival will take place in Washington, Arkansas. The festival will celebrate James Black, the bladesmith who forged the first Bowie knife for Jim Bowie, and showcase a variety of Arkansas heritage crafts and trades. Visit Washington, AR’s Facebook page for more information, or call 870-703-4826.