Club news

Altrusa International

Altrusa International of Bentonville/Bella Vista meets at the River Grille in Bentonville at 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The club is an international women's organization whose focus is children's literacy. All are welcome to join the club at its next meeting on Aug. 4.

Kingsdale Squares

The Kingsdale Squares will hold a square dance on Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Kingsdale complex. There will be a plus workshop at 6:30 p.m. Johnny Eubanks will be the caller.

For more information, contact Berry Owens at 479-876-8432.

Hoot 'n Holler Cloggers

The fall session for the Hoot 'n Holler Cloggers will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Riordan Hall. The starting time for the beginning class will be 3:30 p.m., followed by the regular class at 4:30 p.m. A 10-session punch card can be purchased for $30 at Riordan Hall. Pick up a copy of the class schedule when you register. Join us for fun and exercise.

For more information call Kathy Fidler at 479-855-4728.

Bella Vista Computer Club

The Bella Vista Computer Club is offering free learning opportunities to members. Annual memberships are $20 with additional family members joining for half price. Pre-registration is mandatory. Register for classes by calling 479-273-2558.

Classes are:

• Digital Photography, Photo Editing and Sharing from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 3.

• Understanding Windows 8.1 from 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 4, 6.

• PC Maintenance, Cleaning from 1 to 4 p.m., Aug. 11.

• Genealogy Special Interest Group at 10 a.m., Aug. 15.

• Special Session: Installing Windows 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 17.

• Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 Live Mail from 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 18, 20.

• Setting up Windows 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 24.

Open House Help Clinics will be held Aug. 1 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Aug. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. Clinics are a free service for club members. Bring tower, laptop, tablet or smart phone for problem solving.

Class descriptions are available at www.bvcompclub.org/TOC.htm. The club's email address is [email protected]. The classroom and help clinics are located in the lower level of the Highlands Crossing Center, 1801 Forest Hills Blvd.

Bella Vista Homesteaders

The Homesteaders will gather at 10:30 a.m. (note time change) on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Concordia of Bella Vista. Todd Whatley will present the program on "Elder Law." The final plans for the Benton County Fair also will be discussed.

To learn more about this group, call Thelma Sleep at 479-855-1858.

Bella Vista Photography Club

There will be no club meeting in August and no digital competition in August or September.

Fall Competition prints are due at the September meeting. Members may visit the club website www.bvphotoclub.com to download entry forms. For questions contact John Roberts, competition chairman.

A digital copy of all Fall Competition prints is required to be sent to Jim Deichman at [email protected] in order for prints to be entered into the judging competition. Digital photos are due Sept. 26.

The next club meeting will be Sept. 12 at the Village Insurance Community Room. All interested photographers are invited to attend.

Bella Vista Decorative Artists

The Bella Vista Decorative Artists will meet Aug. 1 at the Village Insurance Community Room, 2838 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista. The meetings are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The group meets on the first Saturday of each month to have a business meeting and a painting session. The purpose of the chapter is to stimulate interest and appreciation for the art of painting and painters of all skill levels are welcome.

August's BVDA teacher is Ruth Klotz who will instruct members and guests in painting a raccoon. The BVDA also does a variety of community service projects each year. Visitors are welcome

For more information, contact Marge Macedo at 479-531-1231.

Community on 07/29/2015