Golf shops offer tax-free shopping
Bella Vista Village's golf shops will be participating in the 2014 Arkansas Sales Tax holiday Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3.
State and local taxes will not be collected during the 48-hour period on clothing that is less than $100 and clothing accessories and equipment that are less than $50.
The golf shops' tax-free items include: clothing -- shirts, shorts and skorts, coats and jackets, sweatshirts, etc.; belts; hats, caps and ear bands; purses and handbags; socks; sunglasses; wallets; watches; and umbrellas.
Tax will be collected on golf shoes, golf gloves and any single item that is more than $100.
Village facility hours are as follows:
• Bella Vista Country Club Golf Shop -- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3;
• Highlands Golf Shop -- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3;
• Kingsdale Golf Shop -- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3;
• Metfield Golf Shop -- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3;
• Branchwood Recreation Center -- 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 2 and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 3;
• Scotsdale Golf Shop -- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3.
Triathlon to benefit
Alzheimer's Association
The 2014 Memory Maker Triathlon and Aqua Bike benefiting the Alzheimer's Association will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, at Bella Vista Village's Lake Windsor.
The race will begin at 7:15 a.m. at London Park and then move onto the area roads around Bella Vista.
Hundreds of athletes are expected to participate in the event aimed at raising money for and awareness of Alzheimer's disease. Racing events available are:
• A sprint distance triathlon, which includes a 500-meter swim, 15-mile bike ride and a 5-kilometer run;
• An Olympic distance triathlon, which includes a 1,500-meter swim, 24.8-mile bike ride and a 10-kilometer run;
• A sprint distance aqua bike, which includes a 500-meter swim and a 15-mile bike ride;
• An Olympic distance aqua bike, which includes a 1,500-meter swim and a 24.8-mile bike ride.
Events can be competed in individually or as teams.
For more information, including course maps, visit www.MemoryMakerTriathlon.com or email [email protected].
Sports on 07/30/2014