The Junior League of Texarkana awarded close to $15,000 to 39 local teachers on November 5 as part of its Teacher Take Wing Program.

Christopher’s Framing Accessories Gallery held its Christmas Open House on November 8.

The Oaklawn Rotary Club of Texarkana’s Annual Drawdown was held on October 23 at the Elks 399 Lodge in Texarkana, Arkansas.

The St. James Gala celebrated 70 years of academic excellence on November 3 at the home of Judy Morgan.

The Wadley Breast Health Center hosted its annual breast cancer awareness event, “Just Us Girls,” on October 25.

Harvest Regional Food Bank hosted its 27th annual Taste of Texarkana on October 23 at the Four States Fairgrounds.

The Junior League of Texarkana held its annual Mistletoe Fair Fireside Fancy Preview Party on November 15 at the Four States Fairgrounds Entertainment Center.

Texarkana Emergency Center led an organized “Stop the Bleed” community effort.

Nandina Garden Club held its 85th Anniversary Celebration on September 21 at Cornerstone.

To Reach Every Youth held its annual golf tournament fundraiser on September 8 at Texarkana Golf Ranch.

CASA and the Women of Hope and Courage hosted a luncheon on September 13 at Northridge Country Club.

Dot’s Ace Hardware and Dot’s Rentals & Sales hosted Texarkana’s first Grill Fest on October 6 in the parking lot of Dot’s Ace Hardware.

The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors hosted a Wine & Cheese celebration on October 6 in the Perot Theatre.

On September 15, members of the community participated in the Doris K. James Memorial Over the Edge for Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area presented by Patterson Dental Center.