BJTS 4-20-23

Posted on April 20, 2023

1)James O Williams, founder and Philip Hood board member to talk about the Caddy Academy a nonprofit organization providing youth from challenged social and economic backgrounds the opportunity to learn the game of golf, in a safe environment. Their 2023 youth conference is coming on Saturday, May 6 at Horace Mann middle school for more information and registration visit. caddieacademy.org.

Gary Casey founder of the Community Fishing Alliance. 2)This Saturday is the “Big Catch” community fishing event at Lake Valencia in Maumelle 8am until noon. Bring your fishing poles and your kids for a great time all kids 16 and under will not need a fishing license for more information. Please register online if you are attending at. c1a.life. or call 501-777-5242 .

3)Coach Fitz Hill with the Arkansas Baptist College foundation to talk about this year’s Supper and Soul featuring recording artist Freddie Jackson this Thursday night 6pm at the Venue at Westwind in NLR. For tickets and information visit Arkansasbaptist.edu or call 501-420-1206….Also the Leadership and Faith Luncheon Wednesday, April 26th 11:30 am.

4)Coach Allonzo Hampton, the new head football coach for the Golden Lions to talk about The Black and Gold weekend Thursday, Friday and Saturday on the campus of UAPB. Monday the 24th it’s the Athletes Sneaker Ball. all happening on the campus of UAPB for more information visit uapb.org

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