Chamber Posts Holiday Events, Fundraisers Across Phillips County
The Phillips County Chamber of Commerce has posted a slate of holiday and community events on its online calendar, serving as the central public listing for December activities. The calendar consolidates fundraisers, celebrations and service events that affect community resources, public health planning and access to services for local residents.
The Phillips County Chamber of Commerce is using its online community calendar to list a string of holiday and community events in Helena and West Helena and throughout Phillips County for early to mid December. The listings include the Firefighters Ball on December 6, which took place two days ago, and upcoming events including a Motown and Mariah Christmas concert on December 11, a Big River Grocery Holiday Market Fundraiser on December 13, the Helena and West Helena Christmas Parade on December 13, a Backpack Giveaway on December 13, and Hometown Holiday on the Square on December 14. Each entry on the calendar includes location, start time and contact details for organizers, and the Chamber is acting as the county s central public posting for community events and nonprofit fundraisers during the holiday season.
Consolidating event information in one accessible place helps residents find volunteer opportunities and ways to support local nonprofits, and it concentrates attendance that can boost small business activity and seasonal employment. Fundraisers and markets such as the Big River Grocery event are particularly important in a county where food access and household resources vary widely, and the Backpack Giveaway offers direct assistance that can ease costs for families preparing for the new school term.
Public health considerations accompany the concentrated schedule of gatherings in December, a time when respiratory viruses circulate more widely and health care resources can be strained. Organizers and attendees should consider routine precautions, and event planning that includes clear signage, sanitation stations and options for those who cannot attend in person will reduce barriers to participation. Transportation, mobility and internet access remain equity concerns. Relying primarily on an online calendar can leave out residents who lack reliable connectivity or who depend on community networks for information. Concerted outreach through churches, local media and printed postings will help ensure older adults, families without broadband and residents with limited mobility can fully participate.
For residents seeking details, the Chamber calendar lists locations, start times and organizer contacts. Checking that information in advance can help plan safe attendance, identify volunteer roles and find ways to support local relief efforts during the holiday season.
