The Foundation of Arts will host Behind the Red at 4 p.m. at the FOA’s newly opened weekend venue, Stage, Too, located at 330 S. Main St. Guests will get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming season’s shows, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and celebrate the arts with fellow community members. This event is free and open to the public, but guests are encouraged to RSVP. To reserve a spot, email stephanie@foajonesboro.org. Info: (870) 935-2726 or foajonesboro.org.
Occasions Publishing Group will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Foundation of Arts’ Stage, Too venue, located at 330 S. Main St. Info: Call 1 (800) RED CROSS (1 (800) 733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter OPG to schedule an appointment.
Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas will host its annual Ride Against Trafficking, a community event uniting bikers, cyclists, and families to raise awareness and funds to end human trafficking. The event will take place at Craighead Forest Park beginning at 8 a.m. and will include scenic bike routes, a dice run with cash prizes and a free BBQ lunch for all participants. Bikers, cyclists and families are invited to participate. Info: (870) 761-1090 or hopefoundnea.org.
St. Bernards Baby State will take place from 6-7 p.m. at St. Bernards Auditorium. This free, drop-in event invites growing families to meet St. Bernards maternity care team and learn about the full range of services offered. Attendees can enter to win door prizes and visit with experts in infant care, lactation, pain management, car seat safety, sleep safety and more. Specialty baby vendors and the hospital’s women and children’s team will be available to provide resources and answer questions. For more information, visit stbernards.info.
St. Bernards Healthcare will host a free Community Wellness Screening at St. Bernards Auditorium from 7-10 a.m., including tests for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and more. Info: tdunigan@sbrmc.org or stbernards.info/events.
The Jonesboro Achievement Collaborative will host the Run4TheKure 5K at 9 a.m. on the campus of Arkansas State University. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in this community event to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer. Proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the GEARS Foundation Inc. For more information or to register, visit https://www.facebook.com/runforthekure/ or email info@jonesboroac.org.
KLEK will host the Juneteenth Parade and Community Fair, with the parade beginning at 9 a.m. in Downtown Jonesboro and the Community Fair taking place from 4-7 p.m. at Parker Park Community Center. To learn more about KLEK’s Juneteenth in Jonesboro events, call (870) 203-9951 or visit klekfm.org.
Arkansas’ Only Police Motorcycle Rodeo will take place at 9 a.m. at Joe Mack Campbell Park. Motorcycle officers will show off their skills and compete in various events. Participants will enjoy vendors, food trucks and a car show throughout the day. All proceeds will go to fund the Jonesboro DARE program. Info: (870) 336-7211.
