Russellville, AR

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 to the Arkansas Tech University band program. The grant will be used to fund the purchase of upgraded equipment and transportation cargo.

Arvest associates from Russellville, Ark., recently presented a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Arvest Foundation to the Sharing & Caring Inc. Food Pantry, which serves Yell and Pope counties in Arkansas.

Pine Knob Mountain Bike Park in Russellville is getting a brand new bike park, featuring a balance bicycle course and progressive skill-improving trails for riders at all levels.

Arkansas Tech’s men’s and women’s golf teams will get new uniforms and equipment thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Arvest Foundation. The gift was announced at a recent check presentation at Arkansas Tech in Russellville.

Saint John Catholic School’s STEM lab is getting a robotics upgrade thanks to a $4,500 grant from the Arvest Foundation.