The Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee (RBCAC) will host the annual Back to School Picnic on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. The times are 9:00 a.m. – noon. Come for lunch and pick up a backpack and school supplies. There will also be fun youth activities throughout the day. This day of food, activities and the […]
Obituary – Oveta Pledger of Benton – Nov 9, 1961-Nov 9, 2021
Oveta Vernae Pledger, 60, of Benton passed away peacefully from this life on earth the morning of November 9, 2021 in her home. She was born in Benton AR, November 9, 1961 to Ollie M. Canady Pledger and the late George Watson Pledger. She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. […]
Bunche block party Aug 28th to feature food, live music, free admission
The Haven presents a block party at Ralph Bunche Community. Come Saturday, August 28th from 4 – 7 pm. It will be free admission for live music, hot dogs and hamburgers, and see performances by Rapud Fire Ministries, Rev N Fox, Kion & Lamar. The location is Ralph Bunche Park, 1300 S. East Street, […]
Ralph Bunche School Supply Drive seeks sponsors for Fall 2021
The Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee is looking for sponsors for the purchase of backpacks and school supplies for children in the Benton School District. If you or your company desire to help, call 501-909-9535. The need will be great again this year, as we are still experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic. There will not be […]
Trunk or Treat at Ralph Bunche Community Oct 31st
Come participate in trunk or treat on Saturday, October 31st from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Ralph Bunche Community Center at S. East St. and Reed St. in Benton! If you or your organization would like to participate and dress up your vehicle to hand out candy, contact Evelyn Reed at [email protected] or 501-672-5764.
RBC & 4H to Present Quilt of Valor to Local Leaders in Benton on Saturday
Join the Ralph Bunche Community and the Saline County 4H Saturday, November 5th at 9:30 am for the Quilt of Valor Presentation to Alderman Charles Cunningham and Pastor Karl Barnes. The ceremony begins at 9:30 am at Woodlawn Cemetery, where 4H-ers will place flags on the graves of veterans. At 10 am, the event will […]
