New York Times bestselling author Acton Bowen, Buddy Mullins of the Gaither vocal band "Testify" and William "Chris" Shelton invite you to answer “A Call to Honor.”

The event will be held Saturday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at the Paragould Community Center.

Shelton, who is the founder of Reach Out Christ’s Kingdom (R.O.C.K.) Ministries in Piggott and the event organizer, describes it as an “inter-denominational, bipartisan call to a higher standard for our youth, men, women, business, political and religious leaders.”

Trying to find time in your hectic schedule to sit down to a family dinner?  It’s not easy.

To help, the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville’s Community and Technical Division is offering a freezer cooking workshop on Monday, April 8, from 6 until 8 p.m.

Instructor Jennifer Cannon will show participants some time-saving tips and techniques to plan ahead to cook and store healthy, homemade meals in the freezer.

Attendees will also receive a do-it-yourself recipe guidebook for their own freezer cooking.

The 2013 Northeast Arkansas Child Safety Day will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. this Saturday at the NEA Fairgrounds in Jonesboro.

In addition to free child ID kits, there will be:

• Child safety seat checks and distribution
• Police K9 unit demonstration
• Show and tell by 911 first responders, including police, fire, ambulance and air evacuation
• Door prizes and giveaways
• Food and ice cream

Admission is free.