Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Fest

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Alzheimer’s Alliance held its 8th annual Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival at Spring Lake Park on May 6th.

Clay's Golf & Guitars

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The Clay Eichler Memorial Fund held its 9th annual Clay’s Golf & Guitars event on Saturday, May 20th, benefiting TRAHC Arts on Main.

Walk for Williams

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Williams Memorial United Methodist Church held its 4th annual Walking for Williams event benefiting the Little Leaders of Texarkana on Sunday, April 30th.

Dragon Boat Race

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Hand-On Texarkana held its annual Dragon Boat Race Festival at Bringle Lake on Saturday, May 13th.

2 Pianos Fundraiser

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Randy Sams Outreach Shelter held its 2 Pianos downtown fundraiser at Crossties on April 20th.

Gladys Morris Luncheon

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The Salvation Army Texarkana Women’s Auxiliary hosted the Gladys Morris Stone Soup Luncheon on April 20th.

Twin City Chapter of Top Teens of America Blue and Silver Ball

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On Saturday, January 21, the Twin City Chapter of Top Teens of America held its annual Blue and Silver Ball at the First United Methodist Church Cabe Fellowship Center Building. Top Teens were formally presented to their family and friends as part of a culminating activity for their leadership and social training. 

Top Teens of America is the major thrust of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.  The purpose of this organization is to: encourage high academic scholarship; develop social graces, leadership and fellowship abilities; develop pride in self, home and community; encourage participation in workshops which address current trends; work with other organizations to reach mutual goals; develop deep concerns for senior citizens, the status of women and community partnerships; encourage appreciation for ethnic and cultural heritage, and promote membership and participation in the NAACP.

TLOD president is Barbara Larry, Top Teen adviser is Shelia Dukes and Top Teen President is Brooklyn Henderson. Chairpersons for this year’s ball were LaShundra Bradley and Kimberly Perry.

Kamaria Soloman, Ameree Nailon, Raiya Giddings, Makenzie Cook, Amia Bradley, Mary Hill, Ammie Hill, Quentin Kennedy, Brooklyn Henderson, Blaise Larry-Cox, Mikhya Willis, Aniyah Green, Faizah Cooper, Chandler Spellman and Lee-Terrick Slater

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System Celebrates Expansion of Infusion Center

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CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System celebrated the expansion of the CHRISTUS St. Michael Infusion Center February with a blessing and open house.  “One of the most important services a hospital provides is intravenous infusion, which is one of the reasons we invested over $500,000 in expanding CHRISTUS St. Michael Infusion Center,” said Jason Adams, president and CEO of CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System. “The expanded space increases our ability to serve more patients in an enhanced environment with greater privacy.”

“Infusion therapy involves the administration of medications, electrolytes, biologic preparations, blood, and other fluids via an intravenous route,” said Charlotte McKamie, MS, RN, OCN, infusion center director.  “IV infusion is an important treatment for a variety of chronic and often debilitating conditions. Our patients receive medications for immunodeficiency or for autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and many others. We give IV antibiotics to patients with infections and administer blood and IV hydration to patients who need symptom support related to a chronic illness, pregnancy, or cancer.”

Open seven days a week including holidays, the CHRISTUS St. Michael Infusion Center provides care for patients with a single need as well as those who require treatment over a period, McKamie said. “Our team of registered nurses expertly manage the personalized treatment plan created for patients by their physicians,” she said. “Services are available in a supportive and comfortable setting for patients with local physicians as well as those who see doctors out of town.”

“We are pleased to once again invest in our community through this expansion, which is designed to enhance the quality of life for patients needing treatment for a variety of chronic and often debilitating conditions,” Adams said.

Texarkana Museums System Hosts Author and Journalist Jerry Mitchell

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On February 4, author and journalist Jerry Mitchell was the guest speaker at the Museum of Regional History for the Texarkana Museums System’s presentation, “A Review of Civil Rights Cases.”  Mitchell is author of Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Era.

Greater Texarkana Young Professionals Mix 'N Mingle Social

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DataCast, Inc. hosted the Greater Texarkana Young Professionals Mix ’N Mingle Social on January 26 at The Gallery.  The event was held for members to expand their circles, make new friends and spend time with old friends.

Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center and CASA Host Women of Hope and Courage Annual Membership Celebration

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On February 14, the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA hosted the Women of Hope and Courage Annual Membership Celebration at MerchantHouse.  Attendees enjoyed drinks, chocolates, and shopping for Valentine’s gifts while previewing MerchantHouse’s new Home Design Center.  The Women of Hope and Courage are ambassadors for children victimized by abuse through increasing community awareness, promoting advocacy, and fundraising.

Friends for a Cause Rock Out Cancer Concert

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Friends For a Cause recently held its fourth annual Rock Out Cancer Concert benefiting local cancer patients at the Four States Fairgrounds. Entertainment for the event was TJ McAlexander and Trophy Husband. This year’s event raised over $10,000 to help three local cancer patients cover costs that insurance may not cover. Friends For a Cause is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You can find them on Facebook or contact them at ffacfoundation2014@gmail.com.

Kiwanis Club Hosts Business After Hours

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Kiwanis Club of Texarkana hosted the Business After Hours event on January 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn.  The event offered great food while showcasing who the Kiwanis Club is and all they do for the local community.  Email james.a.syler@gmail.com for more club information or to learn more about the club’s Pancake Day event, set for March 4 at Texarkana College.

Hospice of Texarkana Christmas Appreciation Dinner

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Hospice of Texarkana held its Christmas Appreciation Dinner on December 6 at the Texarkana Convention Center.  The event was attended by nearly 100 individuals in the community who play a significant role in the organization and its mission, including board members, staff, volunteers and generous donors.  The evening closed with the Hospice of Texarkana mantra:  “Our work is too important to deliver without excellence.”

Santa Sprint Benefits Texarkana Museums System

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On December 17, Texarkana Museums System held its annual Santa Sprint in downtown Texarkana, beginning at the Ace of Clubs House.  Participants were urged to dress in the Christmas spirit as they raced, sprinted, strolled, and jingled to raise funds to support the nonprofit organization.  Coffee and cocoa were served to participants after the race.