City of Camden

This is the parade route for this evening: It starts at the former OPED building on Adams Ave, travels up to Washington Street and turns left. It will go past Postmasters Grill to Harrison Ave and turn left, travels in front of First United Methodist Church Camden AR and the SIDE of the courthouse to Jackson, turns right to go to Pope Street and turn left to disperse at the school.

Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!!!

City of Camden Offices will be closed Monday, November 11th for Veteran's Day. Trash pick up will run their regular scheduled route. Class 4 Landfill will be closed.

The LifeShare Blood Center's donation bus will be at Camden Fire Department's Central Station, 140 Van Buren St. NW, today (Thursday, November 7) from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Come help save a life today! Every two seconds, a patient needs blood — anyone at least 16 years of age, weighing at least 110 pounds, and is in good health can donate blood, with blood donations being used for patients suffering from trauma injuries, cancer treatments, and burn victims, among many others. LifeShare is a non-profit community blood center serving Louisiana, east Texas and southern Arkansas. LifeShare must collect approximately 500 units a day to meet patient’s blood needs throughout our communities. Stop by today and help save a life!

The burn ban for Ouachita County is now lifted.

Fall time change - set your clocks back 1 hour.

Fire Prevention Week is during Oct 6-12th. This years theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make them WORK for You!” 🔥👍🚫 Fire Prevention Week is recognized every year to remember the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. It also helps to teach us different ways to prevent fire. To learn more visit https://sparkyschoolhouse.org/fpw24/

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We hope to see everyone October 5 at 9am-2pm for another year of Family Fun Day!!! We have all types of fun activities for kids and adults of all ages!

Feeling a little technically challenged? Hoping to find ways to streamline your business using technology? Come out to Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development September 24th at 10AM to learn some useful tips and tricks about technology for small businesses from the expert! This training is amazing for everyone, and as always, it is FREE! Register at https://asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70372193

Come out to Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development September 24th at 10AM to learn some useful tips and tricks about technology for small businesses from the expert! This training is amazing for everyone, and as always, it is FREE! Register at https://asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70372193

Last weekend of pool being open

Labor Day

Please notify Camden Police Department with any information.

1st Annual Camden Balloon Fest coming August 30 & 31st!!! Grab your lawn chairs and appetite. See you there 🙂

Tomorrow will be the last week for the farmer's market. Be sure to stop by! Located at Harrison Ave and Jefferson Street

The City of Camden welcomes the Arkansas Cal Ripken T-Ball & 9 Year old State tournament July 5, 6 & 7, 2024. Tournaments will be played at the Camden Sportsplex Facility, 2708 Mt Holly Road. Teams for the tournament will be coming from Bryant, Greenbrier, Little Rock, Lakewood, Sylvan Hills, Lafayette County, Benton, Des Arc, Stuttgart, Star City, Lonoke, Monticello, El Dorado and the home team of Camden. Concessions will be available at the tournament site and will be run by the Ouachita County Fair Association. Tournament play will begin on Friday, July 5th and playing through Sunday, July 7th Tournament passes can be purchased for $20.00 or Day passes for $10.00 each at the gate. Tournament play will be 3PM till 9PM on Friday and 10AM till 5PM on both Saturday and Sunday.

CADC will host summer utility assistance event on July 8th from 8AM till 2PM at their office located at 313 Jefferson.

Camden Fire Department and LifeShare Blood Drive

The Ouachita County Historical Society will be exhuming the time capsule that was buried 50 years ago to the day! This monumental event will take place during July’s First Friday: Monthly Market in Camden AR!