Calendar of events

Aug. 17 to Oct. 26

s Even though each person's path through grief is unique, the Grief Support Group explores the journey through the seasons of grief. Through the journey together, the group will support each other emotionally, spiritually and with ways to cope with grief in each other's lives. The group meetings on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 20 Boyce Drive, Bella Vista. For more information, call 479-855-1158 or go to the group's website at www.LoveLearnLead.com.

Thursday, Aug. 27

s The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. The museum is located at 118 W. Johnson Avenue in downtown Springdale. For more information, call 479-750-8165 or visit shilohmuseum.org.

Saturday, Aug. 29

s The 25th annual Highlands Homes Tour, sponsored by the Highlands Church, a United Methodist congregation, will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the homes tour are donated to faith-based organizations in northwest Arkansas as well as national and global missions. This year's five homes are all in the Loch Lomond area -- 8 Coldstream Circle, 84 Stonehaven Drive, 35 Rath Drive, 99 Forfar Drive and 96 Kincardine Drive. Tickets, which costs $10 prior to the day of the tour and $12 on the tour day, will go on sale on Aug. 1, at any of the Arvest Banks in Bella Vista, Highlands Church or any church member.

Monday, Aug. 31

s Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will have a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at the American Legion Post 341, 1889 Bella Vista Way. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and present a valid photo ID. For more information about sharing your good health with others, please visit our website at www.cbco.org, or call toll-free 1-800-280-5337.

Monday, Sept. 7

s The Bella Vista Community Concert Band will have a concert at 7 p.m. at the bandstand at Blowing Springs Park. The concert is free to the public. Attendees also can enjoy a picnic supper served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. provided by the Bella Vista Sunshine Rotary Club with proceeds being donated to non-profit organizations in the area. For more information visit the band's website: www.bellavistacommunityband.org or like it on Facebook -- Bella Vista Community Concert Band.

Friday, Sept. 11

s The Bella Vista Men's Chorus, under the direction of its new director, John Matthews, will present "Let's Go To the Movies" for its annual Fall Concert. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd. Joining Matthews and the chorus will be featured soloist mezzo soprano Kiersten Bible, Artistic Director of the Ozark Family Opera, other soloists from the chorus, a chorus quartet, instrumentalists and Bella Vistan Marilyn Lee at the piano. Admission is $10, and tickets are available from chorus members, Bella Vista Arvest locations or by calling 479-268-5391. General seating tickets will also be available at the door.

Saturday, Sept. 12

s Entries are now being accepted for the 38th Ozark Quilt Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Quilters and quilt lovers are invited to display new and antique quilts for show and sale on the museum grounds. The entry fee is $10 for each exhibitor. Prizes for the viewer's choice awards will be given for first ($50), second ($35), and third ($15) place winners in both new and antique quilt categories. The entry deadline is Sept. 9. Entry forms are available at the museum website, shilohmuseum.org, or by calling 479-750-8165. The Ozark Quilt Fair is sponsored by Arvest Bank.

Sports on 08/26/2015