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• THE THAYER FALL FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY (OCTOBER 20) FROM 4 TO 8 PM SPONSORED BY THE THAYER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. NEARLY 50 BOOTHS WILL LINE THE STREETS IN DOWNTOWN THAYER TO INCLUDE GAMES, CONTEST, FOOD BOOTHS, A CAR BASH, CRAFTS, LIVE MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, AND SO MUCH MORE. THE THAYER FALL FESTIVAL WILL ALSO INCLUDE A TALENT SHOW AT 8:15 AT THE WHISTLE STOP STAGE. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL MEET DOWNTOWN THAYER AT THE WHISTLE STOP STAGE AT 8 PM… A SOUND SYSTEM, INCLUDING CD PLAYER, USB HOOKUP, AND A MICROPHONE WILL BE PROVIDED. THERE WILL BE A TIME LIMIT OF NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES ON ALL PERFORMANCES. FOLLOWING ALL ACTS, FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD PLACE WILL BE ANNOUNCED. THIRD PLACE WILL RECEIVE A GIFT OF $25, SECOND WILL RECEIVE $50, AND FIRST PLACE WILL RECEIVE $100.

• EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE AMISH COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY MORNING (OCT 20) FROM 7 AM TO 11 AM AT THE RIVERBANK WOODWORKS, HIGHWAY 395 NORTH OF SALEM.. 4 ½ MILES, TO OLD RIDGE ROAD. THE WILL BE COFFEE, SAUSAGE GRAVY, BISCUITS, HOMEMADE SYRUPS, SCRAMBLED EGGS, DONUTS, ORANGE JUICE, AND OF COURSE PANCAKES. DONATIONS ACCEPTED…

• THE MAMMOTH SPRING FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HOST A FUNDRAISER  'MEET AND GREET' FOR  FULTON CANDIDATES THURSDAY FROM 4;30 TIL 6:30 AND  FRIDAY FROM 4:30 TIL 6:30 AT THE CHEROKEE VILLAGE SENIORS CENTER. ALL CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN INVITED TO BOTH EVENTS.   FOOD WILL BE SERVED AT BOTH LOCATIONS FREE, DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPETED.

• THE ARTS CENTER OF NORTH ARKANSAS WILL PRESENT A FALL SEASON OF “CENTER STAGE” AT THE GAZEBO AT THE TOWN CENTER IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE…. LIVE MUSIC WILL BE HELD EVERY THURSDAY EVENING BEGINNING AT 6:00… THIS WEEK (OCT 18) MUSIC WILL BE THE SOUNDS OF DOUG DREISEL…. BRING YOU OWN SEATING AND CONCESSIONS… THE EVENT IS FREE…

• THE MAMMOTH SPRING FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HOST A FUND RAISER MEET-N-GREET OF ALL FULTON COUNTY CANDIDATES THURSDAY NIGHT (OCT 18) FROM 4:30 TIL 6:20.  ALL FULTON COUNTY CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.  THE COMMUNITY IS ENCOURAGED TO COME OUT AND GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.  FOOD WILL BE SERVED FREE OR BY DONATION.  ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO BENEFIT THE MAMMOTH SPRING FIRE DEPARTMENT. 

• THE AMERICAN VETERANS MEMORIAL AT ASH FLAT IS RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE MEMORIAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.  ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER.... PLEASE CALL LEONARD HOLDEN AT 870-856-2268.

• AN OPEN HOUSE WILL TAKE PLACE SUNDAY FROM 2 TIL 4 AT THE GREEN VALLEY HOMESTEAD ON STURKIE ROAD BETWEEN  HIGHWAYS 62-412 AND STURIE ROAD. AWARD WINNING FIDDLE PLAYER, JUNIOR MARRIOTT AND HIS BAND WILL PERFORM, THERE'LL BE PLENTY OF FREE CHILI,, HOT DOGS AND REFRESHMENTS FOR EVERYONE. GREEN VALLEY HOMESTEAD WAS PLACED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EARLIER THIS YEAR. THE OWNERS, DON AND LORI BENEDICT INVITE EVERYONE TO ATTEND.

• THE CHEROKEE VILLAGE SENIOR CENTER WILL HOST A FIND RAISER MEET-N-GREET OF ALL FULTON COUNTY CANDIDATES THURSDAY NIGHT (OCT 18) FROM 4:30 TIL 6:20.  ALL FULTON COUNTY CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.  THE COMMUNITY IS ENCOURAGED TO COME OUT AND GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.  FOOD WILL BE SERVED FREE OR BY DONATION.  ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO BENEFIT THE CHEROKEE VILLAGE SENIOR LIFE CENTER.

• THE  176TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ROCKY BAYOU BAPTIST ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD THURSDAY AT 6PM AT THE HORSESHOE BEND BAPTIST CHURCH. THE SECOND SESSION IS FRIDAY AT 6PM AT THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH IN MT. PLEASANT.

• THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 176TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ROCKY BAYOU BAPTIST ASSOCIATION WILL BE THURSDAY NIGHT (OCT 18) AT 6 AT THE HORSESHOE BEND BAPTIST CHURCH. THE SECOND SESSION IS FRIDAY NIGHT (OCT 19) AT  6:30 AT THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH IN MT. PLEASANT.

• THE WATER VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT'S 18TH ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE AND HAUNTED HAY RIDE IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH AND 27TH BEGINNINGAT 5:30 BOTH NIGHTS.  THE TICKET BOOTH WILL  BE OPEN 11PM EACH NIGHT.  THERE'S A SPOOK HOUSE, KIDS GAMES AND A CONCESSION STAND . THE HAYRIDE BEGINS AT DARK. THE EVENT IS HELD AT THE WATER VALLEY FIRE STATION AT 855 WATER VALLEY ROAD NEAR IMBODEN. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR DIRECTIONS, PHONE 892-8488 OR 930-7606 OR 869-2240.

• FULTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS WILL HOLD  A 'WE THE PEOPLE' RALLY SATURDAY (OCT 20) FROM 11:30 TIL 2 AT THE SALEM CIVIC CENTER. CANDIDATES WILL ATTEND AND MEET WITH THOSE WHO ATTEND. A BAR-BQ LUNCH WILL BE SERVED. THERE IS NO ADMISSION, BUT DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT BALTZ AND FORMER REPRESENTATIVE CURREN EVERETT WILL  BE SPECIAL GUESTS...

• EVERYONE IS INVITED TO FRIDAY'S FREE MOVIE AT THE WEST PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY. A GREAT FAMILY MOVIE, "SPIRIT-STALLION OF THE CIMARRON"  WILL BEGIN AT 6PM.
   
• THE PHOTO CLUB WILL MEET SATURDAY MORNING (OCT 20) AT 10 AT THE NORTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER AT THE TOWN CENTER IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE. DISCUSSION WILL CENTER ON PHOTOSHOP AND LIGHT ROOM TECHNIQUES.

• THE SALEM ELEMENTARY LIBRARY BOOK FAIR IS THIS WEEK. THE LIBRARY IS OPEN FOR THE SALE OF BOOKS TO THE PUBLIC EACH DAY DURING SCHOOL HOURS . THE BOOK FAIR WILL ALSO BE OPEN DURING THE RENINASANCE PROGRAM FRIDAY MORNING AT THE SCHOOL.

• THE FREINDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH IN HIGHLAND IS COLLECTING SUPPLIES FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE MICHEAL PAPER PRODUCTS, HEALTH AND BEAUTY AIDS, TOLIETERIES, DIAPERS, BOTTLED WATER, NON-PERHISABLE FOOD ITEMS, CLEANING SUPPLIES, TRASH BAGS IS NEEDED. ANY SIZE DONATION WILL BE APPRECIATED. A TRAILER WILL BE TAKEN TO THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE WEDNESDAY, BUT DONATIONS WILL BE TAKEN THRU SATURDAY FROM 9AM TIL 7PM EACH DAY. FREINDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH IS LOCATED ON LIBERTY HILL ROAD, JUST A FEW BLOCKS SOUTH OF THE FOUR LANE IN HIGHLAND.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, PHONE FREINDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH AT 856-4418.

• THE PHOTO CLUB WILL MEET SATURDAY MORNING AT 10 AT THE NORTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER AT THE TOWN CENTER IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE.  DISCUSSION WILL CENTER ON  PHOTOSHOP AND LIGHT ROOM TECHNIQUES.

• OCTOBER IS ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH. THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS IS PARTICIPATING IN THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FOR THE  PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS NATIONAL ' FIND YOUR FIDO' INITIATIVE, A CAMPAIGN FOCUSED ON HARNESSING SOCIAL MEDIA TO EXPAND THE AWARENESS OF ADOPTABLE SHELTER DOGS AND HELP THEM A SAFE HOME. THE SHELTER IS HOSTING A 'JOG YOUR DOG' EVENT OCTOBER, 27TH IN MOUNTAIN HOME. PHONE THE SHELTER AT 870-425-9221 FOR INFORMATION.

• THE HORSESHOE BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PARTICIPATING IN THE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOX PROJECT… SHOE BOXES ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 10 TIL 3.. EACH BOX CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FILL THEM… THE FILLED BOXES MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CHAMBER OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 9… IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CALL MARGE BURGE AT 670-5734...THE BOXES FILLED WITH A SMALL TOY, PENCILS, PAPER, CRAYONS, CANDY AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN IN NEED ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD..

• THE JOHN 3:16 MINISTRIES AT CHARLOTTE WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL VARIETY NIGHT SATURDAY (OCT 20) AT THE MINISTRIES AT CHARLOTTE… GATES WILL OPEN AT 3:00 AND THERE WILL BE A LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION STARTING AT 3:00, A CATERED FISH AND CHICKEN STRIP DINNER AT 5:00, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT 6:30, BOUNCE HOUSES FOR THE KIDS ALONG WITH OTHER FAMILY ACTIVITIES, FUN AND GAMES… ADMISSION IS $10 A PERSON AND AUTOMATICALLY ENTERS YOU IN THE DRAWINGS FOR ALL THE DOOR PRIZES, INCLUDING A RESTORED CHEVY 4 BY 4…. THE JOHN 3:16 MINISTRIES IS LOCATED AT 76 HOLMES ROAD IN CHARLOTTE… FOR INFORMATION CALL 799-2525….. THE MINISTRIES OFFERS A CURE FOR MEN WITH ADDICTIONS AT NO COST TO THEM OR THEIR FAMILY AND IS NOT A FEDERAL OR STATE FUNDED MINISTRY….

• A RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY (OCT 20) FROM 11 TIL 4 AT THE MASONIC LODGE IN RAVENDEN. ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED.. THE LODGE IS LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 90 IN RAVENDEN.

• PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES AT ALL THREE HIGHLAND SCHOOL CAMPUSES WILL BE HELD THURSDAY (OCT 18) FROM 1:30 TIL 6:30. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND MEET YOUR STUDENT'S TEACHERS... THERE IS NO SCHOOL AT HIGHLAND THIS COMING FRIDAY (OCT 19).

• THE MELBOURNE CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS SEVENTH ANNUAL KATZ TRACKS 5-K IS SATURDAY (OCT 20). REGISTRATION FEE IS $15 FOR THOSE 18 AND YOUNGER, $20 FOR THOSE 18 AND OLDER. ON LINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT RUN SIGN UP DOT ORG.

• EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE SALEM VFW POST AND AUXILIARY COMMUNITY FUN DAY SATURDAY (OCT 20) FROM 10 TIL 2. THERE'S AN AUTO AND CYCLE SHOW OFF PLANNED WITH DASH PLAQUES AND TROPHIES AWARDED TO THE BEST OF SHOW WINNER.. GAMES, CRAFTS, FACE PAINTING, PRIZES FOR CHILDRENS GAMES, LIVE MUSIC, PLENTY OF FOOD, COTTON CANDY AND SNOW CONES... ITS  ALL FREE COURTESY OF THE SALEM VFW.. ALL EVENTS WILL BE AT THE VFW POST HOME AT 105 VETERANS WAY, JUST OFF HIGHWAY 395 NORTH IN SALEM.

• THE FOOD PANTRY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN WALNUT RIDGE WILL BE OPEN THURSDAY AFTERNOON (OCT 18) FROM 1 TIL 4. THIS IS THE ONLY DISTRIBUTION TIME FOR THIS MONTH.

• CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH AT PORTIA IS HOLDING A FALL FESTIVAL SATURDAY (OCT 20) FROM 3 TIL 7. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO COME BY AND WELCOME THE CHURCH'S NEW PASTOR, ROGER HANEY AND FAMILY. THERE WILL BE A BOUNCE HOUSE, FACE PAINTING AND GAMES FOR ALL AGES WITH PRIZES.. RICK BREWER WILL PROVIDE LIVE MUSIC. PLENTY OF HOT DOGS, CHILI, CHIPS AND DRINKS FOR EVERYONE.

• THE WALNUT RIDGE KIWANIS WILL MEET THURSDAY (OCT 18) FROM NOON TIL ONE AT THE WONDERFUL CHINESE SUPER BUFFET ON WEST MAIN IN WALNUT RIDGE…

• THE SPRING RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOLD A BLUE RIBBON WELCOME THURSDAY (OCT 16) AT NOON AT RADIANCE TANNING AND SALON IN THE HIGHLAND SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER.. RADIANCE TANNING WILL ALSO HOLD AN OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY (OCT 18) FROM 10 TIL 5 WITH LOTS OF PRIZE GIVEAWAYS..

• THE MELBOURNE LIBRARY IS DISCARDING A LARGE NUMBER OF OLD AND OUTDATED BOOKS WHICH ARE BEING OFFERED FREE TO THE PUBLIC… BOOKS INCLUDE FICTION, NON FICTION AND CHILDREN’S BOOKS… STOP BY THE MELBOURNE LIBRARY THROUGH SATURDAY (OCT 20) BETWEEN 11 AND 5… FOR INFORMATION CALL 368-7467..

• THE GUION FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HOLD A FISH FRY AND SILENT AUCTION SATURDAY (OCT 20) BEGINNING AT 4:00 AT THE FIRE STATION ON MAIN STREET… PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT… ALL DONATIONS WILL BE APPRECIATED..

• THE IZARD COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT’S ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER FUNDRAISER WILL BE HELD SATURDAY (OCT 20) FROM 5 TIL 7 AT THE MELBOURNE CHURCH OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP HALL… THE EVENT WILL ALSO INCLUDE AN AUCTION…. TICKETS ARE JUST $5 EACH… PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE I-CARE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER AND VET CARE FOR ABANDONED ANIMALS IN IZARD COUNTY..

• THE OZARK FOOTHILLS LITERACY PROJECT WILL HOLD A FAIRY TALES AND STORY BOOKS FUN RUN SATURDAY (OCT 20) FROM 10 TIL NOON AT THE CAVE CITY PARK… THE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL AGES AND EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO DRESS IN A COSTUME… SEVERAL VENDORS WILL BE SET UP AND LEARN HOW TO RECEIVE FREE BOOKS FOR KIDS AGE BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD...THERE WILL ALSO BE A BEST COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES AWARDED…. ENTRY FEE IS $5 FOR AGES THREE TO TEN AND THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 55 AND $10 FOR AGES 11 – 54.. THERE’S NO CHARGE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE…. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED IN EACH CATEGORY. PRE REGISTER ON LINE AT FACEBOOK DOT COM BACKSLASH EVENTS…. PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE OZARK LITERACY PROJECT.. CALL 834-2810…

• VILLAGE PRIDE WILL HOLD A ROADSIDE TRASH PICK UP SATURDAY VILLAGE PRIDE WILL HOLD A ROADSIDE TRASH PICK UP SATURDAY FROM 9 TIL 1 IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE.. VOLUNTEERS ARE ASK TO MEET AT KING RHODES AND ASSOCIATES PARKING LOT FOR ROAD ASSIGNMENTS, VESTS AND LITTER GRABBERS. DONUTS AND COFFEE WILL BE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO THE PICK UP AND A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOLLOWING THE PICK UP… FOR INFORMATION CALL 257-3241… FROM 9 TIL 1 IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE.. VOLUNTEERS ARE ASK TO MEET AT KING RHODES AND ASSOCIATES PARKING LOT FOR ROAD ASSIGNMENTS, VESTS AND LITTER GRABBERS. DONUTS AND COFFEE WILL BE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO THE PICK UP AND A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOLLOWING THE PICK UP… FOR INFORMATION CALL 257-3241…

• THE MELBOURNE VFW WILL HOLD A SANCTIONED GUN SHOW SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (OCT 21) FROM 9 TO 4 AT THE POST HOME AT 584 WEST STREET JUST OFF KNOB CREEK ROAD… OVER 80 TABLES OF GUNS AND KNIVES WILL BE FEATURED… A SNACK BAR WILL ALSO BE OPEN… ENTRY FEE IS $6 A PERSON FOR ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 14… VETERANS WILL BE ADMITTED FOR $5…

• THE FIRST ANNUAL RUMBLE OF THE RIDGE FOR THE NINE MILE RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE HELD FRIDAY (OCT 19) FROM 5 TIL 8 AT THE FIRE STATION...THE EVENT WILL FEATURE FIRE TRUCK RIDES FOR KIDS, BINGO, ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES AND A CHILI SUPPER… COST IS $6 WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO THE NINE MILE RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT…

• THE SALEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS HOLDING FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY ON THE SALEM SQUARE FROM 9 AMD TO 8 PM THIS FRIDAY (OCT 19)… SEVERAL FOOD TRUCKS WILL BE SET UP WITH A VARIETY OF FOOD INCLUDING BREAKFAST….

• THE MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS SHOW RETURNS TO THE STAGE SATURDAY NIGHT (OCT 20) AT THE THEATER IN THE DIAMOND B MALL… THE SHOW WILL FEATURE BUD AND DONNA WILSON OF BRANSON WHO PERFORMS AS DOLLY PARTON, PATSY CLINE, PORTER WAGGONER AND KENNY ROGERS…. THE GRILL FIRES UP AT 5:00 WITH BURGERS AND HOT DOGS WITH THE SHOW AT 6:00…

• THE NEXT MEETING OF THE RANDOLPH / LAWRENCE COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION WILL BE THURSDAY (OCT 18) AT 7 P.M.  AT THE SALE BARN CAFE' IN POCAHONTAS.  THE MEAL WILL BE SPONSORED BY AND PROVIDED BY THE SALE BARN CAFE', AND THE COST IS $5 PER PERSON.  THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS. ALL AREA CATTLE PRODUCERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. CONTACT GRIGG COX AT (870) 219-3871 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

• THE HIGHLAND ELKS LODGE WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL BREAKFAST BONANZA SATURDAY (OCT 20) FROM 7 TIL 10AM AT THE ELKS LODGE… ENJOY A LARGE, ALL YOU CARE TO EAT COUNTRY STYLE BREAKFAST FRO JUST $7 A PERSON… PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES…

• THE HARDY JUNCTION MUSIC HALL WILL HOLD A NO AMPS JAM SESSION FRIDAY NIGHT (OCT 19) AND FEATURE COUNTRY BLUEGRASS SATURDAY NIGHT (OCT 20)… SHOWTIME IS 6:30 TIL 8:30… ADMISSION BY DONATION… CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE…. LOCATED JUST WEST OF THE SPRING RIVER BRIDGE ON THE FOUR LANE IN HARDY…

• THE CHEROKEE VILLAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WILL SERVE A CHILI SUPPER SATURDAY EVENING (OCT 20) FROM 4:30 TIL 6:30…. CHILI AND ALL THE TRIMMINGS INCLUDING DESSERT WILL BE SERVED AT A COST OF $6 FOR ADULTS AND $3 FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12…

• THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF FULTON COUNTY WILL HOLD A “RALLY FOR WE THE PEOPLE” ON SATURDAY (OCT 20) IN THE SALEM CIVIC CENTER AT THE FULTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. SEVERAL LOCAL, STATE, AND CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES WILL ATTEND. A BBQ DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 11:30 A.M. WITH THE BBQ PROVIDED BY REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT BALTZ AND PREPARED BY COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR HEATH SHRABLE AND COUNTY JUDGE DARRELL ZIMMER. FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE CURREN EVERETT WILL SERVE AS MC FOR THE EVENT AND SEVERAL CANDIDATES WILL BE PRESENT TO ADDRESS THE GROUP... CANDIDATE FOR UNITED STATE CONGRESS, CHINTAN DESAI WILL BE PRESENT AS WILL STATE REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT BALTZ.  FORMER ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL, DUSTIN MCDANIEL IS SENDING A VIDEO GREETING, AND ALL STATE CANDIDATES WHO CANNOT ATTEND HAVE BEEN ASKED TO SEND A SHORT VIDEO FOR THE RALLY. THERE IS NO ADMISSION FOR THE DINNER BUT DONATIONS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES WILL BE ACCEPTED. TABLES FOR 8 CAN BE RESERVED FOR A COST OF $60.00. INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS WHO WANT TO RESERVE A TABLE SHOULD CONTACT THE COMMITTEE BY CALLING BARBARA MOODY AT 870-501-912-0608…

• LEGAL AID OF ARKANSAS WILL PRESENT A “FAIR HOUSING” PROGRAM THURSDAY AFTERNOON (OCT 18) AT 1:00 AT THE LARKSPUR GARDENS COMMUNITY ROOM IN WALNUT RIDGE.. THE TRAINING WILL CONSIST OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND ARKANSAS LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW.. THE PRESENTATION WILL FOCUS ON THE PROTECTED CLASSES, VIOLATIONS OF THE ACT, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOUSING PROVIDERS.. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND AND NO PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED..

• THE HISTORIC POWHATAN COURTHOUSE STATE PARK WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL GHOSTWALKS SATURDAY (OCT 20) FROM 7 TIL 10PM… GUIDED TOURS OF THE PARKS FIVE HISTORIC BUILDINGS WILL BE PROVIDED WHERE YOU WILL BE INTRODUCED TO THE SPIRITS AND SPINE TINGLING TALES OF GHOSTLY HAPPENINGS AT THE STATE PARK.. ADMISSION IS $3 FOR ADULTS, $2 FOR CHILDREN AGE 6 TO 12 AND FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6….

• OZARKA COLLEGE IN ASH FLAT WILL HOST A 'BEGINNING HOOP DANCE' CLASS THROUGH THEIR CONTINUING ED PROGRAM.  THE CLASSES WILL MEET FOR 1 HOUR ON MONDAYS THRU NOVEMBER 5TH IN THE LECTURE HALL, AND IF WEATHER PERMITS, SOMETIMES OUTSIDE.  CLASSES WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM AND FOCUS ON BEGINNING AND BASIC TECHNIQUES, AND INTRODUCTION TO FLOW.  THE CLASSES WILL BE LED BY KELLY SHELL.   'HOOP DANCE' HELPS ONE IMPROVE RANGE OF MOTION, GRACE IN MOVEMENT, CORE STRENGTH, AND CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS.  IT'S A REFRESHING CHANGE FROM YOUR OLD EXERCISE ROUTINE!  OPEN TO ALL.  FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, CALL FAYE MITCHELL AT OZARKA,  870-368-2005. 

• THE LAWRENCE AND RANDOLPH COUNTIES FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM MEETS WEDNESDAY (OCTOBER 17) FROM 9:30 TIL 11 AT THE POCAHONTAS COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED ON GENEVA DRIVE… ALL CAREGIVERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILIES ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AT NO CHARGE..

• IZARD COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT MICHAEL PASKEWITZ IS CONDUCTING A 2018 BALLOT ISSUE INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, AT 6:00 PM LOCATED AT THE HORSESHOE BEND THEATER. THIS IS A FREE MEETING AND IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION AND FACTS ON THE 2018 ARKANSAS BALLOT ISSUES. MR. PASKEWITZ WILL CONDUCT A PRESENTATION AND WILL HAVE BALLOT ISSUE GUIDES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE ONE. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE IZARD COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE AT 870-368-4323...

• THE LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED IN OZARK ACRES IN WILLIFORD WILL BE HOLDING A GOOD OLE REVIVAL THROUGH WEDNESDAY (OCTOBER 17)… THE GUEST PREACHER WILL BE TRACY GRISSOM… THE REVIVAL BEGINS AT 7:00 EACH NIGHT. EVERYONE IS WELCOME…

• THE SHARP COUNTY “SHOP WITH A COP” PROJECT HAS LAUNCHED A NEW FUNDRAISER… THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IS SELLING TICKETS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A HENRY GOLDEN BOY LEVER ACTION 22 CALIBER RIFLE… TICKETS ARE $5 EACH OR THREE FOR $10… THE DRAWING FOR THE WINNER WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 17.......... TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SHARP COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT… PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE “SHOP WITH A COP” PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO AS MANY SHARP COUNTY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE…

• NORTH ARK COLLEGE WILL BE PLAYING A COUPLE OF FALL GAMES AT THE SALEM HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL FIELD THIS FALL.  ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 NORTH ARK COLLEGE WILL PLAY CROWLEY'S RIDGE COLLEGE IN A DOUBLE HEADER AT 1PM AND 3PM.

• THE HARDY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN ARE CURRENTLY SELLING APPLE BUTTER AS A FUND-RAISER FOR OUTREACH MISSION.  COST IS $6 FOR A PINT, OF $3 FOR A HALF-PINT.  CONTACT ANY MEMBER OF THE HARDY UNITED METHODIST CHIRCH, OR CALL MARILYN LYNN AT 870-257-2292. 

• THE ARTS CENTER OF NORTH ARKANSAS WILL PRESENT A FALL SEASON OF "CENTER STAGE"  AT THE GAZEBO AT THE TOWN CENTER IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE.  LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEK WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED EVERY THURSDAY EVENING BEGINNING AT 6PM.    BRING YOUR OWN SEATING AND SNACKS.  ENJOY GREAT LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT WITH YOUR FRIENDS... THE EVENT IS FREE.

• YOUR PUMPKIN IS INCLUDED!  THE ARKANSAS SHERIFF'S YOUTH RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH IS OPEN THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST  IN BATESVILLE. GROUP APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY THRU THURSDAY, SATURDAY HOURS ARE 10 TO 5 AND SUNDAYS 1 TIL 6. THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES A HAYRIDE, CORN MAZE, PUMPKINS, CARNIVAL GAMES, BOUNCY HOUSES, A PETTING ZOO, A CORN PIT, TIRE SWING RIDE , FRUIT SLINGSHOT GAME, A BARREL TRAIN, A GIANT SLIDE AND LOTS OF PHOTO OPS ARE AVAILABLE. ADMISSION IS $10 AND THIS INCLUDES A PUMPKIN TO TAKE HOME!   IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A RESERVATION, PHONE 870-793-6841, EXTENSION 300…THE PUMPKIN PATCH IS LOCATED AT 100 SAINT VINCENT PLACE IN BATESVILLE.

• SEASON PASSES FOR THE 2018-19 SLOAN HENDRIX BASKETBALL GAMES ARE ON SALE AT THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE. AN ADULT PASS IS $75, STUDENT SEASON PASSES ARE $60. SENIOR CITIZEN PASSES ARE FREE FOR THOSE AGE 55 AND OLDER. THE PASSES ARE GOOD FOR ALL HOME, REGULAR SEASON GAMES ALONG WITH THE BILL McCURLEY JUNIOR TOURNAMENT.

• THE SHARP COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT NUT SALE IS UNDERWAY. A VARIETY OF NUTS ARE FOR SALE INCLUDING POUND SIZES FANCY MAMMOTH PECAN HALVES, LARGE PECAN PIECES, CHOCOLATE AMARETTO PECAN HALVES, PRALINE PECAN HALVES AND MILK CHOCOLATE PECAN HALVES FOR NINE DOLLARS EACH.. A VARIETY OF PEANUTS, ALMONDS AND OTHER NUTS ARE FOR SALE. TO PLACE AN ORDER, PHONE THE SHARP COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT OFFICE AT 994-7335, EXTENSION THREE OR COME BY THE OFFICE AT 21-C COURT ROAD, ASH FLAT....  THE DEADLINE TO PLACE AN ORDER IS OCTOBER 26TH... DELIVER WILL BE BEFORE THANKSGIVING, IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY BAKING.

• YOUNG MEN AGES 12 TO 21 ARE ASKED TO CONSIDER JOINING DEMOLAY, AN INTERNATIONAL FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND CORE VALUES . DEMOLAY ALUMNI INCLUDES PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON, WALT DISNEY, AND JOHN WAYNE.  DEMOLAY IS CELEBRATING ITS 100TH BIRTHDAY. DEMOLAY LEADERS OF ARKANSAS IS FORMING THE 3-RIVERS CHAPTER AT RAVENDEN, AND IS PREPARING TO INDUCT ITS INAUGURAL CLASS OF NEW MEMBERS.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK ON-LINE: WWW.DEMOLAY.ORG AND FOR MORE INFO ON JOINING THE NEW CHAPTER AT RAVENDEN, VISIT: WWW. DOT BE A DEMOLAY DOT ORG.

• IF YOU MISSED THE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX PROJECT AT VILLAGE BIBLE CHURCH, YOU CAN STILL GET YOUR FREE SHOEBOXES, BROCHURES AND RESOURCES FOR THE NOVEMBER DROP OFF DATES. CONTACT THE COORDINATOR, HOWARD LISECH AT 407-797-8557.

• THE BELLAH CEMETARY IS NEED OF DONATIONS. IF YOU'D LIKE TO HELP WITH THE UPKEEP OF THE CEMETARY, CHECKS MAY BE MAILED TO THE BELLAH CEMETARY FUND AT BOX 67, RAVENDEN SPRINGS, ARKANSAS, 72460.  THE CEMETARY IS LOCATED IN NORTHWESTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY ON BELLAH CEMETARY ROAD. PHONE 870-869-3261 FOR INFORMATION.

• OZARKA COLLEGE IN MELBOURNE IS OFFERING AN AVIATION PROGRAM.  UPON COMPLETION OF THE FAA APPROVED PART 141 FLIGHT SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE THE MULTI-ENGINE COMMERCIAL TRAINING AT OZARKA COLLEGE.   FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCES - COMMERCIAL PILOT DEGREE, CALL JOHN CATLETT, DIRECTOR OF AVIATION AT OZARKA 870-368-7926 OR EMAIL FLYING@OZARKA.EDU    SHORT, INEXPENSIVE "DISCOVERY FLIGHTS" MAY ALSO BE SCHEDULED WITH THE OZARKA COLLAGE AVIATION PROGRAM.  CALL 368-7926.

• A BOOK DEPICTING THE HISTORY OF THE OLD GALATIA CHURCH AT NORFORK IS NOW ON SALE. THE BOOK HAS THE HISTORY OF THE BEGINNING OF THE CHURCH AND GALATIA CEMETERY WITH SEVERAL PICTURES OF PEOPLE BURIED IN THE CEMETERY. THE BOOK SELLS FOR $35 AND AVAILABLE BY MAIL.  PHONE THE BOOK'S AUTHOR,  LINDA BRADBURY AT 870-499- 7148 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.

• THE ARKANSAS SMALL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT ASU WILL OFFER SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING TO ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE.  SESSIONS ARE FREE AND WILL BE HELD ONCE A MONTH AT THE SPRING RIVER INNOVATION HUB IN THE TOWN CENTER.  CALL GRAYCEN BIGGER AT 870-335-7409 AT THE HUB FOR DATES AVAILABLE. (THE HUB IS AN INCUBATOR FOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT).   THE SESSIONS WILL PROVIDE 1 ON 1 COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SPECIFICALLY TAILORED TO EACH BUSINESS VENTURE.  APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED BY CALLING ASU 870-972-3517.  FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE VISIT THEM ON LINE AT ASUBTDC.ORG

• FRIENDS OF HORSESHOE BEND ANIMALS IS PARTICIPATING IN THE SCHWAN’S-CARES FUNDRAISER… FRIENDS OF HORSESHOE BEND ANIMALS WILL RECEIVE 5% OF SALES FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS (THRU THANKSGIVING).   THEY NEED YOUR HELP AND WOULD APPRECIATE THIS BOOST FROM YOUR SCHWAN'S ORDERS.  WHEN ORDERING ONLINE VISIT SCHWANSCARE DOT COM BACKSLASH C BACKSLASH 40672…. IF YOU ORDER BY PHONE CALL 855-870-7208 AND USE CAMPAIGN NUMBER 40672…..

• OAK FOREST CEMETERY IN BLACK ROCK IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF DONATIONS FOR THE UPKEEP OF THE CEMETERY... WITH THE INCREASED COST OF MOWING THE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION IS NOT ABLE TO KEEP THE CEMETERY UP TO THE STANDARDS THAT ARE PREFERRED... ANY ALL DONATIONS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED... DONATIONS CAN BE MAILED TO OAK FOREST CEMETERY, IN CARE OF BECKY GLIDEWELL, 119 LAWRENCE 222 E, BLACK ROCK, 72415….

• IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH READING, OR PERHAPS HAVE A DESIRE TO HELP SOMEONE 'LEARN TO READ', THEN THE ADULT LITERACY PROJECT OUT OF BATESVILLE IS FOR YOU!  THE LITERACY COUNCIL OFFERS FREE READING, WRITING, AND ENGLISH TUTORING SESSIONS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE.  LEARN, OR HELP ANOTHER LEARN!  FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 870-793-5912 OR DROP BY THE LITERACY OFFICE AT 156 3RD STREET, JUST OFF MAIN STREET IN BATESVILLE. 

• THE OMC THRIFT STORE IN THAYER IS OPEN  IN THE OLD THAYER FABRIC LOCATION ACROSS FROM WHAT WAS FORMERLY THAYER DRUG.

• THE SALEM SENIOR CENTER IS CONTINUING THEIR FUND-RAISER .......  SELLING BAGS OF ICE.  ICE IS JUST ONE-DOLLAR A BAG!   FUNDS RAISED WILL HELP WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW VENT-A-HOOD AT THE CENTER.  THE SENIOR LIFE CENTER IS LOCATED AT 309 WEST CHURCH STREET IN SALEM.  CALL 895-3147 FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

• THE HARDY A&P COMMISSION IS SPONSORING MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY AT DR. THOMPSON PARK ON MAIN STREET IN HARDY.  MUSIC HOURS ARE FROM 11 AM UNTIL 1 PM.  VARIOUS BANDS WILL PERFORM EACH WEEK.  NO ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED. 

• RADA KNIVES ARE STILL BEING SOLD AS A FUND RAISER BY THE MAMMOTH SPRING VFW AUXILLIARY.  THIS IS AN ON-GOING OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE RADA-WEAR.  CALL DOROTHY AT 6258-7667 OR SUE AT 625-3957.

• THE CALICO ROCK MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER IS OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VISITORS TO TAKE VIRTUAL TOURS OF ITS MUSEUM.  THOSE WHO VISIT THE WEBSITE CAN NOW TOUR ALL OF THE CALICO FACILITIES AND EXHIBITS ON-LINE AT CALICOROCKMUSEUM.COM    THE TOUR IS BEST VIEWED ON GOOGLE CHROME OR FOXFIRE BROWSERS, BUT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON INTERNET EXPLORER.  THE CALICO ROCK MUSEUM SYSTEM IS NOW OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY FROM 10 AM TIL 6PM.    PHONE 870-297-6100.

• APPLICATIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE IZARD COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SINGLE PARENTS.  TO BE ELIGIBLE, A STUDENT MUST BE A RESIDENT OF IZARD COUNTY, AND BE THE SINGLE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD WITH A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 18 LIVING IN THE HOME.  APPLICANTS MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL OR GED GRADUATE, BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL NEED, AND HAVE PLANS FOR PURSING A CAREER-ORIENTED COURSE OF STUDY.   APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OZARKA COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE.  FOR MORE INFO CONTACT DON ALEXANDER AT 670-4445, ANGELA PHIPPS AT 368-2060, OR TESS WEATHERFORD AT 368-2025.

 

ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE AREA...

• AWANA CLUBS AT CHEROKEE VILLAGE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WILL MEET EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 6PM. . THE CLUB IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN THREE YEARS OLD THROUGH 6TH GRADE. YOU MAY REGISTER AT THE CHURCH OR CALL 847-0754 OR ONLINE AT FBCCV DOT ORG.

• DANCING IN THE EVENING SHADE SCHOOL CAFETERIA SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 7PM.  MUSIC BY BILL MUSICK AND COMPANY.  THEY DO 2 STEP, WALTZ, ROCK AND ROLL, AND LINE DANCING. SONGS BY REQUEST.  IF THEY DON’T KNOW A SONG, THEY WILL TRY TO LEARN IT BY THE NEXT SATURDAY.  LITE CONCESSION AVAILABLE. $5.00 PER PERSON, UNDER 10 FREE.

• THE BOOK "OLD GALATIA CHURCH - PRESERVING OUR PAST" IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE. THE STORY OF THE OLD GALATIA CHURCH AND CEMETERY IS TOLD THROUGH RECORDED HISTORIES, NEWSPAPER STORIES, TOMBSTONES AND RESEARCH. THE CHURCH BUILDING WHICH IS ON THE ARKANSAS MOST ENDANGERED PLACES LIST HAS BEEN AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE COMMUNITY SINCE LONG BEFORE IT WAS DEEDED TO THE COMMUNITY IN 1886. A DEDICATED GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS IS WORKING TO SAVE THE BUILDING. THIS BOOK WOULD BE AN INVALUABLE AID TO ANYONE DOING GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ON THE FAMILIES OF THE OZARKS. COST OF THE BOOK IS $30. AFTER PRINTING COSTS ARE COVERED ALL FUNDS WILL GO TO THE CHURCH PRESERVATION FUND. TO OBTAIN COPIES CONTACT LINDA BRADBURY AT 870-499-7148, OR EMAIL HER AT: LINDALB@CENTURYTEL.NET

• PASTOR BILL NEPTUNE AT THE MAMMOTH SPRING 7TH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH HAS ANNOUNCED THEY HAVE RE-OPENED THEIR COMMUNITY OUTREACH.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  DROP BY 250 N. 5TH STREET IN MAMMOTH SPRING ANY WEDNESDAY BETWEEN 1 AND 4 PM.  FOR MORE INFO PHONE 870-625-1504

• THE FOOD PANTRY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN WALNUT RIDGE IS OPEN REGULAR TIMES..

• THE HORSESHOE BEND THEATER WILL HOLD AN OPEN MIKE NIGHT THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 6:00 PM.. ANYONE WHO PLAYS AN INSTRUMENT, SINGS, DOES COMEDY ROUTINES OR ANY KIND OF FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE.. THE THEATER WILL PROVIDE A KEYBOARD, GUITAR AMPS AND FULL PA SYSTEM TO USE...THERE'S NO CHARGE AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND..

• A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AT BANCORP SOUTH IN MELBOURNE IN MEMORY OF MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR BETH COOPER WHO DIED UNEXPECTEDLY....... DONATIONS WILL GO TOWARD FUNDING A GARDEN AREA AT THE MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN HER HONOR.. A BENCH, PLANTS AND BIRD FEEDERS WILL BE PURCHASED WITH THE MONEY AND MORE ITEMS ADDED AS FUNDS ARE RAISED...

• IN RANDOLPH COUNTY, THE WEST RIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST AND THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HAVE OPENED A FOOD PANTRY THAT IS OPEN TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED TWICE A MONTH ... ON THE 2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS EACH MONTH FROM 11 AM TIL 12:30 PM.  MONETARY AND FOOD DONATIONS ARE ALSO BEING ACCEPTED BY BOTH CHURCHES.

• THE HARDY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON MAIN STREET IN HARDY OFFERS A FREE LUNCH EACH WEDNESDAY TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF A GOOD MEAL.  THE MISSION PROJECT IS CALLED "SUPER WEDNESDAYS" .  LUNCH IS SERVED BEGINNING AT 11 AM.  NO CHARGE.   FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH AT (870) 856-3767.

• CELEBRATE RECOVERY IS HELD EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT GRACE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER IN HWY 115 AT POCAHONTAS.  A MEAL IS SERVED AT 5:45, WITH PRAISE AND WORSHIP TO FOLLOW. 

• SALEM VFW POST #9777 AND THEIR AUXILIARY MEETS ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH.  DOORS OPEN AT 5:30.  A POTLUCK IS SHARED AT 6, THEN THE MEETINGS BEGIN AT 7.  THE POST HOME IS LOCATED ON HWY 395 NORTH OF SALEM.  FOR MORE INFO ON ACTIVITIES, VISIT THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE:  SALEM VFW POST 9777.

• THE BLACK ROCK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOLDS THE CELEBRATE RECOVERY PROGRAM EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6:00....THE FREE MEAL IS SERVED AT 6:00 IN THE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL FOLLOWED BY LARGE GROUP PRAISE, WORSHIP, TEACHING AND TESTIMONY FOLLOWED BY SMALL GROUP SESSIONS FOR BOTH MALES AND FEMALES.. CELEBRATE RECOVERY IS A CHIRST CENTERED AND BIBLICAL BASED TWELVE STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR ANYONE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTIVE HABITS, CODEPENDENCY, CHILDHOOD HURTS AND OTHER LIFE EXPERIENCES THAT AFFECT OUR DAILY LIVING...FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL PASTOR DENNIS CALLAWAY AT 870-761-5300...

• LIFE RECOVERY 101 WEEKLY MEETINGS ARE HELD EACH TUESDAY EVENING AT 6:30 AT THE CAVE CITY FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH..THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN LEARNING LIFE PRINCIPALS AND SKILLS THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR WELL BEING MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY....MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE AT NO CHARGE... FOR INFORMATION CALL LYNN BARBER AT 847-7416...

• INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN YOU FOR A NIGHT OUT OF BINGO AT THE SALEM VFW POST, LOCATED JUST NORTH OF SALEM ON HWY 395, TOWARD MOKO.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  DOORS OPEN AT 5:30.  LOTS OF GOOD HOT COFFEE, AND THE CANTINA OFFERS LOTS OF GREAT FOOD, INCLUDING A SUPPER ENTRÉE OR TWO, PLUS SNACKS.  THE FIRST BINGO GAME IS CALLED AT 6PM.  THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO WIN -- BIG PAYOUTS ON THE BINGO CARDS, WITH PULL-TABS, RAFFLES AND DRAWINGS FOR ADDED WINNINGS.  SPECIAL $1-CARDS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.  PROCEEDS FROM BINGO HELP SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROJECTS INCLUDING THE ANGEL TREES, HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS,  PATRIOTIC EDUCATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, THE SCHOOL BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM FOR KIDS, AND HELP FOR LOCAL VETS AND FAMILIES.