Free Summer Meals 06/01-07/24
De Queen Schools will partner with Excel By Eight to provide free summer meals open to all children under 18 starting Monday, June 1st. This will go through Friday, July 24th. No registration or application required. Pick up locations are as follows: De Queen High School Cafeteria (160 School Drive in De Queen) Monday through Friday from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm, Horatio Elementary Cafeteria (205 Isbell in Horatio), Monday through Friday 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Gillham Fire Department (104 Stancil Lane in Gillham) Monday through Friday from 12-1:30 pm, Herman Dierks Park (613 E Hayes in De Queen) Monday through Friday 12-1:30 pm, Try Jesus Foundation (114 West Walnut in Lockesburg) Monday through Friday from 11:30 am-1:30 pm, and Miscelanea y JB (209 E Stilwell Ave Suite B in De Queen) from 11:30 am-1:30 pm.
Sevier County Library Unearth a Story! Summer Reading Program 06/03-07/15
The Sevier County Library will host Unearth a Story! Summer Reading Program on Wednesdays, beginning June 3rd, through July 15th, at 11 pm. There will be fossils, dinosaurs, stories and fun. The De Queen Fire Department will be in attendance the final day of the program on July 15th.
Memorial Baptist Church VBS 06/07-06/11
Memorial Baptist Church will host their vacation bible school beginning Sunday, June 7th, to Thursday, June 11th, from 5:30-8 pm. Pre-registration can be found on the church’s Facebook page, or you can register when you arrive the first night. This is for ages 3 through 5th grade. The church is located on 802 E Vandervoort Ave in De Queen.
Idabel Summer Fest 06/13
Farmers Bank will sponsor Summer Fest in Downtown Idabel on Saturday, June 13th. Vendor setup will begin at 6 am. 5K registration will be held at 6:30 am followed by the race at 7 am. Registration for hotdog eating contest will begin at 11:30 am. Registration for weiner dog races will begin at 1 pm. There will also be a car show as well as family fun, food, and live entertainment.
Harvest Regional Food Bank Will Provide TEFAP USDA Food Boxes to Sevier County Residents 06/17
Harvest Regional Food Bank will distribute TEFAP USDA Food Boxes directly from their truck on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 8:30-10:30 am. The truck will be parked at the First Baptist Church Lockesburg located at 3466 S. Camellia Lockesburg, AR. Recipients must come inside the church to check in. Once checked in, recipients will go back to their vehicle and proceed to line up along W Magnolia and the church parking lot. The line will continue up W Magnolia to S Park Ave than north on S Park Ave towards W Spruce St. Recipients must bring photo identification or proof of address to verify they are a resident of Sevier County. Distribution is limited to one box per household and 2 households per vehicle.
Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church VBS 06/17-06/20
Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church will host VBS beginning Wednesday, June 17th, through Saturday, June 20th. The event will be held Wednesday through Friday from 5:30-8 pm. The event will be held on Saturday from 10 am-3 pm. There will be food, games, crafts, and bible lessons. The church address is 705 Main Avenue in Dierks, AR.
Bill Barfield Benefit Dinner and Auction 06/27
There will be a benefit dinner and auction for Bill Barfield on Saturday, June 27th. Dinner will be held at 4 pm at the Wickes Cafeteria. Auction will be held at 6 pm at the Wickes Auditorium. There will be a chicken dinner, live auction, gun raffle, and butcher calf raffle. Auction will be held at 6 pm at the Wickes Auditorium. All proceeds will go to Bill and Anita Barfield to help ease Bill financial burden of his fight against colon cancer.
Broken Bow Independence Day Parade 07/04
ON-GOING PROGRAMS
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Sevier County Farmers Market 05/09-12/23
The Sevier County Farmers Market is back at the Downtown Pavilion in De Queen and taking place beginning on Saturday, May 9th, through month of September on Wednesdays, from 7 am-12 pm, Fridays from 5-9 pm, and Saturdays from 7 am-12 pm. The Farmers Market will host holiday events on July 4th, from 8 am-12 pm, Halloween on Friday, October 30th, from 5-8 pm, Thanksgiving on Tuesdays, November 24th, from 5-8 pm, and Christmas on Wednesday, December 23rd, from 5-8 pm.
DE QUEEN CHURCH OF CHRIST FOOD PANTRY
De Queen Church of Christ, 1305 W Collin Raye Drive, hosts a food pantry on the first Wednesday of each month from 8 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.
DE QUEEN FIRST ASSEMBLY FOOD PANTRY
De Queen First Assembly, 1440 West Collin Raye Drive, will have the food pantry on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 9 am to 10:30 am. Call 870-584-3435 for more information about De Queen First Assembly and their food pantry.
Wickes Trade Days
Wickes Trade Days are the 2nd Saturday of each month. No charge for vendors to set up. The vendors start set up around 8 and it’s located on the lawn between the Union Bank and fire station on 278 east in Wickes. You can search the Wickes TRADE DAY Facebook page for people to follow or contact 479-216-8234 for more information.
Micah 6:8 Coffee Time for Widows & Widowers
Micah 6:8 will host a coffee time for widows and widowers at 9 am on every 3rd Tuesday. Enjoy a free cup or two of the house coffee and cherish moments of fellowship with wonderful company. You can contact Micah 6:8 at 870-584-3115 or find them on Facebook. The address of Micah 6:8 is 302 W De Queen Ave in De Queen.
Sevier County Housing Authority Board Meetings
The Sevier County Housing Authority is going to have Board meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month at noon at the Housing Authority Community Room at 304 S 13th Street, De Queen. These meetings are open to the public.
Veterans for Foreign Wars Meeting
The Veterans for Foreign Wars (VFM) will meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Legion Hut on 8th Street.
SEVIERLY STRONG – STRONGER TOGETHER!
De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce has started a new facebook page which will allow local businesses to post change of hours, curbside and home delivery availability as well as online shopping incentives. Help spread awareness for our local businesses by inviting friends and fellow business owners to join the group. For the most up-to-date listing or to post your information, click here.
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING
The Division of Agriculture has made pesticide applicator training, certification available online.Fast Facts:
- Private applicator training now available online at uaex.edu/pat
- $20 cost does not include license fee paid to state
- Valid for both initial certification and recertification
FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION 2ND THURSDAY
Horatio Sotelo with Templo de Alabanza said they will be distributing commodities at the First Church of the Nazarene on Hwy 70B in De Queen the second Thursday of each month.
DAISY STATE PARK UPCOMING EVENTS
Copy and paste the link below for a list of upcoming events:https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/daisy-state-park
EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB MEETINGS
The Extension Homemakers Clubs (EHC) of Sevier County hold regular monthly meetings for members to gain new knowledge through workshops, programs, activities and service projects. Everyone is welcome and information is available by contacting Janet Cantrell at 870-584-3013.De Queen EHC meets the 2nd Wednesday of Each month in The REA building AT 9:30 a.m.Gillham EHC meets the 2nd Friday of each month in member homes in Gillham at 10:00 a.m.
AMERICAN LEGION NOW ACCEPTING ALL HONORABLY DISCHARGED MILITARY SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN
Ricky Hendricks, Commander of Post 54 in De Queen has announced more people can join the American legion. Previously only veterans with certain years of service were eligible, but now policies have changed to allow for anyone who has been honorably discharged from the military to join the legion. The local Legion Hut in De Queen is located at 813 North 8th street and the group meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
DE QUEEN FIRE DEPARTMENT ISSUES SAFETY REMINDERS
De Queen Fire Chief Dennis Pruitt has issued a reminder to citizens about carbon monoxide safety. For anyone who does not have a carbon monoxide detector or smoke alarm, call The Fire Department at 870-584-7224.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC NOW
You may now purchase copies of Arkansas Birth and Arkansas Death certificates at the Sevier County Health Unit, 304 N. 4th Street in De Queen.. For more information, call 870-642-2535AR Birth Certificates are $12.00 for first copy and $10.00 for each additional Birth Copy. AR Death Certificates are $10.00 and $8.00 for each additional Death Copy.At this time, they are only able to accept Cash or Check.You can still purchase certificates at: 4815 W Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205.
IMAGINATION LIBRARY REGISTRATION FORMS
Imagination Library of Southwest Arkansas is an early childhood BOOK GIFTING program for all Sevier County children Birth to age Five. The children will receive an age appropriate book, monthly, at no cost to the parents, for children of Sevier County.To register for the Gifting Program, forms may be picked up at KDQN studios, De Queen Auto Group or at any Sevier County Library or you can register at www.imaginationlibrary.com.For more information, please call Z.Z. at 870-642-4886, Mary Ellen Dooley 870-584-8663, Melanie Marshall at 870-784-2882 or For Spanish information call Erika Buenrrostro at 870-784-5154.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed in Lockesburg, De Queen, Ashdown, Foreman, and Texarkana to help hospice patients and their families. Call Latoya Farris at 870-773-2621 or email: latoya.Farris@encompasshealth.com.
DONATIONS FOR CHALICE CUPBOARD ACCEPTED MON-SAT
Donations for the chalice cupboard may be dropped off at the De Queen branch of the Sevier County Library.
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON THURSDAYS
Application for the low-income home energy assistance program will be accepted in Sevier County at the De Queen Nazarene Church on Thursdays from 8am-noon.
CASA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
CASA of the Ouachita Region is currently looking for volunteers to advocate on behalf on foster care children. More information on volunteering can be found by calling Yuliza Stubbs at 870-518-4026 or email aguirreyuliza@yahoo.com.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEETING EVERY FRIDAY
De Queen First Assembly Celebrate Recovery is lead by Joe and Hattie Vance every Friday night at 6:00 p.m in De Queen. Information can be found by calling 870-584-3435 or email joehattiecr@yahoo.com.
HORATIO COMMUNITY LUNCH
Community lunch every 3rd Saturday at Horatio 1st Assembly of God Fellowship Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Every one is welcome and there is no cost.