COMING UP IN THE AREA...

• THE MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS SHOW RETURNS TO THE STAGE SATURDAY NIGHT AT 6:00...FEATURED GUESTS WILL BE EMILY JONES AND STEVE CLARK...DOORS WILL OPENAT 5:00 WITH BURGERS AND HOTDOGS ON THE GRILL...LOCATED AT THE DIAMOND B MALL IN HORSESHOE BEND....

• THE HIGHLAND LADY REBEL BASKETBALL TEAM IS SPONSORING A "GIVE BACK" EVENT TO BENEFIT CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE IN SHARP COUNTY...THE LADY REBELS WILL BE ACCEPTING ITEMS SUCH AS BLANKETS, PAJAMAS, UNDER GARMENTS, SOCKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, DIAPERS, PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS, COMBS, BRUSHES, SNACKS WITH A LONG SHELF LIFE, JUICE BOXES AND SMALL BOTTLES OF WATER...THE COMMUNITY IS ENCOURAGED TO BRING THIER DONATED ITEMS TO THE A.L. HUTSON CENTER ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 WHEN THE LADY REBELS TAKES ON THE VALLEY VIEW LADY BLAZERS...THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE GAME BUT WHO WOULD LIKE TO DONATE MAY DROP OFF ITEMS AT THE HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL OR GIVE THEM TO ANY LADY REBEL BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBER...ALL DONATIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IN SHARP COUNTY..

• CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEETS THURSDAY AT THE BLACK ROCK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. A FREE MEAL WILL BE SERVED AT 6PM, PRAISE AND WORSHIP AT 6:30.  PHONE 870-761-5300 FOR INFORMATION.

• THE IZARD COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT WILL PRESENT DEADWOOD GROOVE IN CONCERT SATURDAY NIGHT AT 6:00 AT THE JOHN E MILLER AUDITORIUM AT OZARKA COLLEGE IN MELBOURNE...ADMISSION IS $10 A PERSON...ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ICARE FOR THE CARE OF ABANDONED ANIMALS IN IZARD COUNTY...

• CLEAR SPRING BAPTIST CHURCH WILL HOLD THIER MONTHLY SINGING SATURDAY STARTING AT 5:00 WITH REFRESHMENTS AND FELLOWSHIP TO FOLLOW...MUSICIANS ARE INVITED TO BRING THIER INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC AND SHARE SOME SONGS...THE CHURCH IS LCOATED ON CLEAR SPRING ROAD, JUST OFF HIGHWAY 63 BETWEEN BLACK ROCK AND IMBODEN...

• THE PHOTO CLUB IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE WILL MEET SATURDAY MORNING AT 10:00 AT THE ART CENTER IN THE  UPPER LEVEL OF THE TOWN CENTER....ANYONE INTERESTED IN PHOTOGPRAPHY IS INVITED TO ATTTEND, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO MAY HAVE RECEIVED A NEW CAMERA FOR CHRISTMAS AND WOULD LIKE TO LEARN SOME HELPFUL TIPS IN TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS AND OPERATING YOUR CAMERA...TOM HELFERT WILL BE THE GUEST SPEAKER AND WILL SHARE PHOTOS, HOW THEY WERE TAKEN AND HOW THE SHOT COULD HAVE BEEN MADE BETTER..

• A WORKSHOP CALLED "AN INTRODUCTION TO PRESCRIBED FIRE" WILL BE OFFERED, TO EDUCATE LANDOWNERS ON THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF FIRE TO MAINTAIN WILDLIFE HABITAT, WRITING A PRESCRIBED BURN PLAN, LIABILITY, & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS.  LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE AT THIS EVENT.  IT IS SPONSORED BY ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION, QUAIL FOREVER, AND THE ARKANSAS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION.  THE FIRST MEETNG WILL BE HELD JANUARY 26TH AT THE STONE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN MTN VIEW.  THE SECOND WILL BE HELD JANUARY 29TH AT OZARKA COLLEGE IN ASH FLAT.

• THE MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT FROM BRMC WILL BE SET UP FRIDAY (JAN 17) FROM 9:30 TIL 2:00 AT THE IZARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER IN CALICO ROCK… FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL 297-2441 OR 297-2478…

• THE NEXT MEETING OF THE LAWRENCE-RANDOLPH COUNTY CATTLEMANS ASSOCIATION WILL TAKE PLACE THURSDAY NIGHT (JAN 17) AT 6 AT THE BLACK ROCK COMMUNITY CENTER CAFETERIA. THE MEAL IS SPONSORED BY POWELL FEED AND BIOZYME AND PROVIDED BY RENEES AT A COST OF $5 A PERSON. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS.

• THE NORTHEAST ARKANSAS INVENTORS CLUB WILL MEET THURSDAY (JAN 17) AT 5 AT FAT CITY GRILL AT  3751 EAST JOHNSON IN JONESBORO... MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PEOPLE ARE WELCOME.

• THE TALLEY'S, A POPULAR SOUTHERN GOSPEL SINGING GROUP WITH MANY CHART TOPPING RECORDS, WILL PERFORM A CONCERT AT THE 1ST BAPTIST CHURCH IN SALEM, SUNDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 20, 6PM.   EVERYONE IS WELCOME.  YOU'LL ENJOY THEIR MUSIC ... THE TALLEY'S HAVE APPEARED MANY TIMES ON THE GAITHER'S.  THEY ARE "DOVE" AWARD WINNERS, AND A NICE FAMILY GROUP ... MOM, DAD, AND DAUGHTER.  THE CONCERT IS PRESENTED FREE OF CHARGE BY SALEM 1ST BAPTIST CHURCH.

• OZARKA COLLEGE IN ASH FLAT WILL HOST A SIX WEEK SERIES OF YOGA FUNDAMENTALS THROUGH THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM.  THE CLASSES WILL MEET FOR ONE HOUR ON THURSDAYS FROM (THURSDAY) JANUARY 17TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 21ST IN ROOM 109 ON THE ASH FLAT CAMPUS... PRIOR YOGA EXPERIENCE IS NOT NECESSARY FOR EITHER SESSION.. TWO SESSIONS WILL BE OFFERED. SESSION A AT 4:30 THAT WILL FOCUS ON BEGINNING AND BASIC POSTURE.  SESSION B WILL BEGIN AT 5:45 AND WILL BE GREAT FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS TO ADVANCE THEIR YOGA PRACTICE.  THE CLASSES WILL BE LED BY DR. DELTHA SHARP. THE COST IS $45 FOR THE EIGHT WEEK SERIES AND $36 FOR STUDENTS AGES 60 AND UP.. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY CALLING FAY MITCHELLS AT 870-368-2005 OR EMAIL FAY MITCHELL AT OZARKA DOT EDU.

• THE CHEROKEE VILLAGE METHODIST MENS BREAKFAST IS SATURDAY MORNING (JAN 19) AT 9:00 AT THE CHURCH AT OTTER AND KENO DRIVE IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE..

• A 'BUILD YOUR OWN BAT BOX WORKSHOP' WILL BE  HELD SATURDAY (JAN 19) FROM 9 TIL NOON IN THE EDUCATION CENTER AT DAVIDSONVILLE HISTORIC STATE PARK ON HIGHWAY 166 SOUTH BETWEEN POCAHONTAS AND BLACK ROCK.  PARTICIPANTS WILL BUILD THEIR OWN BAT HOUSE TO TAKE HOME AND INSTALL ON  YOUR PROPERTY. THE COST IS $15 PER BOX WHICH INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES AND INSTRUCTION. SPACE IS LIMITED AND RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.  PHONE THE PARK OFFICE AT 870-892-4708.

• THERE WILL BE A JAM SESSION FRIDAY NIGHT AND FEATURING CLASSIC COUNTY AND GOSPEL ON SATURDAY NIGHT (JAN 19) AT THE HARDY JUNCTION MUSIC HALL. SHOW TIME IS 6:30 TO 8:30 BOTH NIGHTS… ADMISSION IS BY DONATION… CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE…. LOCATED JUST WEST OF THE SPRING RIVER BRIDGE ON THE FOUR LANE IN HARDY…

• THE DAVIDSONVILLE STATE PARK WILL HOLD A “BUILD YOU OWN BAT BOX” WORKSHOP SATURDAY (JAN 19) FROM 9 TIL NOON…. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET AT THE EDUCATION CENTER WHERE EACH PERSON WILL CONSTRUCT A BAT BOX TO TAKE HOME.... COST IS $15 A PERSON AND SPACE IS LIMITED THEREFORE PRE REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED TO FACILITATE PLANNING FOR THE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES...…. CALL THE DAVIDSONVILLE STATE PARK AT 892-4708…

• FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HARDY WILL SHOW THE MOVIE, " I CAN ONLY IMAGINE' SUNDAY, JANUARY 20TH AT 6. THIS MOVIE IS ABOUT THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG, ":I CAN ONLY IMAGINE". THERE IS NO CHARGE AND ITS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE CHURCH IS LOCATED NEXT TO MCDONALDS AT THE STOPLIGHT IN HARDY. PHONE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HARDY AT 856-3767.

• THE IZARD COUNTY VETERANS ASSOCIATION WILL MEET NEXT MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST AT 5:30 AT THE MELBOURNE COMMUNITY BUILDING.

• THE WHITE RIVER PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP WILL MEET MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST AT 1;30 IN THE CITIZENS BANK ANNEX BUILDING ON COLLEGE STREET IN BATESVILLE. THE GROUP MEETS REGULARLY ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT THIS LOCATION, WITH THE EXCEPTIONS OF THE MONTHS OF APRIL AND DECEMBER. ALL PATIENTS CAREGIVERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY OR ALL OF THESE MEETINGS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PHONE THE SUPPORT GROUP LEADER, JOAN SELLERS AT 870-793-0067.

• ZETA OMICRON CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI IS CONDUCTING ITS ANNUAL VALENTINE PAGEANT MONDAY, JANUARY 28TH AT THE SALEM HIGH SCHOOL GYM. CANDIDATES FOR MISTER AND MISS VALENTINE ARE FROM SEVENTH THRU TWELFTH GRADES AT SALEM HIGH SCHOOL, LITTLE MISS AND LITTLE MISTER CONTESTANTS ARE FROM KINDERGARTEN THRU SIXTH GRADE AT SALEM ELEMENTARY... .. THE VOTES ARE A PENNY EACH.. CANS ARE SET UP FOR EACH CONTESTANT AT THE TOWN AND COUNTRY SUPERMARKET ON CHURCH STREET IN SALEM.. VOTING ENDS AT 4;30 ON JANUARY 24TH. ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT BETA SIGMA PHI COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS…

• THE OMAHA CENTER IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE IS NOW OPEN 7AM TIL 7PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY AND 8AM TIL 2PM ON SATURDAY.

• TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THE ANNUAL SPRING RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD DINNER BANQUET ON JANUARY 22ND AT THE ELKS LODGE IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE.. DOORS OPEN AT 5;30. DINNER AND THE PROGRAM WILL BEGIN AT 6:15.. TICKETS ARE $20 A PERSON OR $200 PER TABLE... CONTACT SRACC DOT COM OR PHONE 856-3210

• CHEROKEE VILLAGE ANIMAL SHELTER WOULD WELCOME DONATIONS OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE CARE OF THE HOMELESS CATS AND DOGS THIS WINTER. THE SHELTER IS EXTENDING THEIR DONATION DRIVE INTO JANUARY.   COME BY THE SHELTER AND SELECT A "BONE" OFF THEIR "GIVING TREE" AND BRING BACK THE ITEM INDICATED AS NEEDED ON THAT BONE!  YOUR GENEROSITY GREATLY APPRECIATED -- OF COURSE, MONETARY DONATIONS ARE AN ON-GOING NEED.  THANK YOU!  PHONE 994-4445..

• THE NEED FOR BLOOD REMAINS CRITICAL. SEVERAL BLOOD DRIVES WILL BE HELD AROUND THE AREA IN JANUARY. THE RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR CENTER IN MOUNTAIN HOME IS OPEN SUNDAY, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAYS FROM 8 TO 4 AT 1041 HIGHLAND CIRCLE, SUITE 22…..

• THE MUSEUM OF IMAGINATION, A MUSUEM OF NATURAL SCIENCE,  IS OPEN SUNDAYS 1:30 TIL 4:30 FEATURING INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS, WOODS, CARVINGS, JEWELS, PLANTS, SEEDS, NUTS AND FIBERS, SEEDS, PODS, MINERALS, FOSSILS AND A FLUORESCENT DISPLAY. THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED AT 25 CHAPEL HILL ROAD IN BROCKWELL. FOR INFORMATION, PHONE BARBARA KNIGHT AT 895-2087.

• THE VIOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ACCEPTING GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS.. PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS MAY NOMINATE ANY VIOLA STUDENT WHO IS CURRENTLY ATTENDING FOURTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADES AT VIOLA.. THE NOMINEE SHOULD DEMONSTRATE EXCEPTIONAL INTELLECTUAL SKILLS, CREATIVE SKILLS AND TASK COMMITMENT.. FOR A NOMINATION FORM OR MORE INFORMATION, PHONE THE VIOLA SCHOOL G-T COORDINATOR, TAYLOR GUFFY AT 458-2323..

• THE JOHN 3:16 MINISTRIES AT CHARLOTTE IS NOW AN AUTHORIZED PARTICIPANT IN THE ARKANSAS HUNTERS FEEDING THE HUNGRY PROGRAM… DEER HUNTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DONATE THEIR DEER BY BRINGING THEM TO JOHN 3:16 MINISTRIES AT 75 HOLMES ROAD IN CHARLOTTE.. ALL DEER DONATED WILL BE PROCESSED AND USED TO FEED THE RESIDENTS AT THE JOHN 3:16 MINISTRIES… ANY LEGALLY HARVESTED DEER WILL BE ACCEPTED EITHER PROCESSED OR NOT PROCESSED… DEER CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE JOHN 3:16 MINISTRIES ANYTIME BEFORE 8:00PM.. AFTER HOURS PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE DELIVERY AT 870-307-4667….

• 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, 870-856-2268...

• THE EASTERN ARKANSAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AGE 55 AND OLDER IN THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS SERVE FROM 15 TO 40 HOURS PER WEEK. FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT WHITNEY ROBINSON AT 800-680-6950…

• THE ON LINE STATEWIDE MASTER GARDENER TRAINING SESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE BEGINNING JANUARY 2 AND ENDING ON MARCH 31… THIS PROVIDES A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE IN-PERSON TRAINING DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS… CLASSES GENERALLY FILL UP QUICKLY SO EARLY REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED…. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE SHARP COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE AT 994-7363….

• THE OLD UNION CEMETERY IS IN NEED OF DONATIONS FOR CONTINUED UPKEEP OF THE CEMETERY GROUNDS.. DONATIONS MAY BE PAYABLE TO THE OLD UNION CEMETERY IN CARE OF CATHY HUFSTEADLER AT 615 OLD UNION ROAD, IMBODEN, 72434….

• THE ANNUAL SPRING RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION BANQUET WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 AT THE HIGHLAND ELKS LODGE COMMUNITY ROOM.. THIS YEAR’S BANQUET WILL FOLLOW A CASINO NIGHT THEME WITH FUN AND GAMES AVAILABLE TO PLAY FROM 5:00 UNTIL THE PROGRAM STARTS AROUND 6:30… THERE WILL ALSO BE A SILENT AUCTION AND A 50/50 RAFFLE TO BENEFIT THE CHAMBERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM… GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE JULIANNE DUNN, AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR AND IS ONE OF THE PARTNERS IN DEVELOPING THE “CREATE BRIDGES” INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE THAT WAS RECENTLY LAUNCHED AND INCLUDES THE TRI COUNTY AREA OF SHARP, FULTON AND IZARD COUNTIES. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED INCLUDING THE E WILSON GREEN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD; MEMBERS OF THE YEAR AWARDS, AND THE FUTURE LEADER AWARD...TICKETS FOR THE EVENT ARE $20 WITH TABLE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR $200 THAT SEATS EIGHT PLUS SIGNAGE AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT THE BANQUET.. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ANY CHAMBER BOARD MEMBER, ALSO AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE OR BY CALLING THE OFFICE AT 856-3210 AND BY EMAIL AT SRACC AT CENTURYTEL.NET…

ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE AREA...

• ST. MICHAELS CATHOLIC CHURCH JUST OFF THE 4-LANE CHEROKEE VILLAGE HOLDS BINGO HWY 62/412 EVERY THURSDAY EVENING AT 6 AND ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 1:30.  GAMES PAYOUT START AT $50.  CONCESSIONS ALWAYS AVAILABLE .

• A FREE CLASS ON BASIC CROCHET WILL BE HELD  AT 6:00PM AT THE MELBOURNE COMMUNITY CENTER AND CONTINUING EACH MONDAY… INSTRUCTOR WILL BE PEGGY CHASE.. THE FIRST PROJECT WILL BE MAKING SCARVES WHICH WILL BE PLACED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH ON HOOKS FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDS ONE...

• 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.

• A GREAT CRISTMAS GIFT!  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 AGAPE FOOD ROOM IS OPEN THURSDAYS FROM 10 AM TIL 1 PM IN THE SMALLER BUILDINER BEHIND THE SALEM CHURCH OF CHRIST. 

• 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..

• KIWANIS CLUB OF HORSESHOE BEND HOLDS BINGO THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 6 AT THE CEDAR GLADE RESORT.  FOR MORE INFO CALL 670-4664,

• HIGHLAND VFW MEETS ON THE 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 6 PM AT THE HIGHLAND FIRE STATION.  FOR MORE INFO CALL Q-MASTER WEST AUSTIN AT 710-0729.

• A MEMORIAL FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AT BANCORP SOUTH IN MELBOURNE IN MEMORY OF MELBOURNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR BETH COOPER...... 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, CO-DEPENDENCY, 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.