Thursday, Dec. 18
s 7 p.m. Smokey and The Mirror, the husband and wife duo of Bernice and Bryan Hembree, will be in concert in the Fireside Lounge of the historic log cabin at The Artist Retreat Center in Bella Vista, 13467 Lookout Drive. Tickets are $10 each at the door, or call 479-268-6463 to make reservations.
Friday, Dec. 19
s 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will conduct a blood drive at Village Bible Evangelical Free Church, 210 Town Center S.E., in Bella Vista. O negative and B negative blood types are especially needed. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present valid photo ID. Information: 1-800-280-5337.
s 6:30 p.m. The community is invited to Bella Vista's Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel to sing Christmas carols and other songs of the season. This free event is hosted by the choir from Village Bible Evangelical Free Church.
s 7 p.m. Musical and drama by New Heights 4 Kids Christian School at Bella Vista Christian Church, 103 Riordan Road. Information: 479-855-1616 or www.bellavistachristian.com.
Saturday, Dec. 20
s 7 p.m. The Little O' Oprey Country Music Showcase opens at the corner of Main and Campbell in West Fork. The evening will feature a house band and guest entertainers. A full snack bar is on site. Admission is $7 for seniors and $9 for adults. Group discounts are available. Information: www.littleoprey.org.
s 7:30 p.m. Christmas with the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra concert at Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St., on the Bentonville High School campus. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for college students and $5 for other students. They can be purchased at the door the night of the performance or in advance by phone at 479-841-4644, by sending an email to [email protected] or online at http://arkansasphilharmonic.org.
Sunday, Dec. 21
s 3:30 p.m. "Messiah" Christmas concert at Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd. Information: 479-855-0272 or www.bvlutheran.com.
s 4-8 p.m. A live, interactive Nativity opens on the Bella Vista Christian Church campus, 103 Riordan Road. Families will have an opportunity to experience Christmas through costumed Bible characters and pet live animals in the stable. A 1,000-plus lighted star will shine atop the set. Information: 479-855-1616 or www.bellavistachristian.com.
Thursday, Dec. 25
s 11:15 a.m. Carol sing at the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, followed by dinner at noon in Luther Hall. Sign-up for the meal is required. Information: 479-855-1325 or www.unitedlutheranbv.org.
s 12 p.m. Christmas Day dinner at Bella Vista Christian Church, 103 Riordan Road. RSVP on the website, www.bellavistachristian.com. Information: 479-855-1616.
Community on 12/17/2014