On Saturday, Aug. 28 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. the City of Pine Bluff will be hosting Garden Day at the Pine Bluff Community Garden, located at 1100 S. Cherry St. The public is invited to attend to join in gardening activities and learn about planting and its health benefits. Games for children will be available. This will be an outdoor event.

On Sept. 8, at noon, the City of Pine Bluff will be hosting a flag retirement ceremony on the north lawn of the Civic Complex at 200 E 8th Ave. The American flag that is currently flown at the Civic Complex will be retired and a new banner raised.

This event is being held in partnership with the United States Army, Marine Corp, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, the Pine Bluff High School ROTC, Pine Bluff Junior High School ROTC, and Watson Chapel Junior ROTC. Arkansas Secretary of Veteran Affairs Nate Todd will also participate to deliver remarks on the significance of the American flag and the values it represents. The public is invited to attend, and refreshments will be served. This will be an outdoor event.