Friday, July 3
s The Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association is hosting a family-friendly event at Loch Lomond starting at 6 p.m. "Freedom Fest" will be another event in the Association's year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary. POA membership is not required for the event. The event will be held in conjunction with the city's annual fireworks show. Freedom Fest will showcase live entertainment, food trucks, kids' activities, and fun for the entire family. Those planning on attending should bring a lawn chair for the event. For more information, visit www.bellavistapoa.com or call 479-855-5048.
s The Fire Department will shoot off fireworks starting around dusk from the Loch Lomond Dam.
Saturday, July 4
s The Bella Vista Patriots will host its eighth annual parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 4, in the Sugar Creek Center parking lot. The parade units will begin assembling at 10:15 in the parking lot behind CVS and along Mercy Way. World War II veteran Russ Bonaker will be the grand marshal for the parade.
s The Bella Vista Community Concert Band will have a Fourth of July 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 6:45 p.m. provided by the Bella Vista Sunrise Rotary Club with proceeds being donated to non-profit organizations in the area. Blowing Springs Park is located east of U.S. 71 on Dartmoor Road. After crossing the bridge, continue to go straight after stopping at stop sign. Drive past the RV Park until arriving at Blowing Springs. For more information visit the band's website: www.bellavistacommunityband.org or like it on Facebook -- Bella Vista Community Concert Band.
Thursday, July 9
s The Herb Society of Northwest Arkansas will meet at 7 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. The museum is located at 118 W. Johnson Ave., in downtown Springdale.
Saturday, July 11
s The Village Art Club of Bella Vista is having a Starving Artists Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The artists will sell art work, supplies, tools and household goods and more. The event will be at the Studio and grounds of Wishing Springs Gallery, 8862 West McNelly Road, east of Walgreens. For any information, contact Jacki D'Anna at 479-876-5460.
s The Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association is hosting a free movie night at the Metfield Pavilion, located at 1 Hilltop Drive.The outdoor, family-friendly event will offer free drinks and popcorn while movie goers enjoy the show from the lawn. The movie night starts at 8:30 p.m. and will feature the movie "The Lego Movie." Those attending should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. To reach the Metfield Pavilion, take U.S. 71 to Trafalgar Road. Turn right on Commonwealth Road, and take another right onto Hilltop Drive. In the event of inclement weather, the outdoor movie night will be canceled. For more information, call 479-855-5048.
Sunday, July 12
s The Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. The museum is located at 118 W. Johnson Ave., in downtown Springdale.
Tuesday, July 14
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 6:45 p.m. provided by the Bella Vista Sunshine Rotary Club with proceeds being donated to non-profit organizations in the area. Blowing Springs Park is located east of U.S. 71 on Dartmoor Road. After crossing the bridge, continue to go straight after stopping at stop sign. Drive past the RV Park until arriving at Blowing Springs. For more information visit the band's website: www.bellavistacommunityband.org or like it on Facebook -- Bella Vista Community Concert Band.
Thursday, July 16
s The Third Thursday Concert at the Artist Retreat Center will feature the young folk, rock, Americana duo of Caleb and Pat. As a solo artist, Pat placed in the top five nationwide and in the top 20 worldwide in the 2013 Walmart Talent Search. Caleb is just 17 and is quickly making a name for himself, playing with some of northwest Arkansas' top players. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. The Center is located at 13467 Lookout Drive across from Lake Bella Vista. Reservation can be made by calling 479-268-6463.
s The Boston Mountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. The museum is located at 118 W. Johnson Ave., in downtown Springdale. For more information, call 479-750-8165 or visit shilohmuseum.org.
Community on 07/01/2015