Annual Golf Expo set for today
The Property Owners Association's sixth annual Golf Expo will be Wednesday, March 18, at Riordan Hall, 3 Riordan Drive. The event, which will be from 4 to 6 p.m., is free and open to the public.
The expo gives golfing groups in the village an opportunity to showcase their groups and attract more players. Approximately 30 groups will be on site, according to a POA news release.
In addition, the expo will feature information about other village amenities and programs and lots available for purchase. To view information about the lots, visit http://bvvlots.com.
Representatives from The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas also will be in attendance to provide information about their program.
The Golf Division will sell apparel and golf balls, as well as some equipment, during the expo. They will also distribute the 2015 Golf Group Directory. To view the directory, go to www.bellavistapoa.com/golf/groups/2014GolfGroupsDirectory.pdf.
Door prizes and refreshments will be available. For more information, call 479-855-5079.
Lads and Lassies for Scotsdale
Scotsdale has a newly formed group named "Lads and Lassies for Scotsdale."
This group was formed to support, improve and promote golfing on the Scotsdale Golf Course. The group is holding its first tournament on May 3.
Anyone interested in joining this new group or playing in the tournament, contact Annette Allsup at [email protected].
Fly tying workshop set
Nationally known fly fishing expert, Sallyann Brown, will lead two fly tying workshops at the Hobbs State Park's Conservation Area visitor center, Rogers.
The workshops will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, and Saturday, March 28 at the visitor's center, which is located on Arkansas 12, just east of the Arkansas 12 and the War Eagle Road intersection. The minimum age for the class is 12 years old. It costs $35 a person, plus tax. The class size is limited to 15.
All equipment will be provided. Reservations and pre-payment required and may be made at 479-789-5000.
Lady Scots 9-hole Golf Group
The Lady Scots nine-hole golf group is recruiting new and previous members for the 2015 season. Membership dues are $5 and the group plays 9 holes on various courses every Wednesday.
There will be a welcoming breakfastat 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 at the Bella Vista Country Club. Breakfast will be ordered off the menu. Send $5 to Eileen Kringen at 24 Dulverton Dr., Bella Vista, 72715.
For more information call Eileen at 479-855-6871.
Women's 9-hole Golf Association
Bella Vista 9-Hole Women's Golf Association will have its spring brunch on Monday, March 30, at Riordan Hall.
Check-in begins at 9 a.m. with breakfast at 9:30. The cost is $10 and reservations are due by March 23. Registrations should be mailed to Jane Long, 16 Tavistock Dr., Bella Vista, AR 72714.
For more information, contact Jane Long at 479-268-3985. Membership information for BV9WGA is available in the Kingsdale pro shop, on the BVPOA website, at the Golf Expo on March 18, or by contacting Brenda Gardner 479 616-4570.
The association is currently accepting applications for the 2015 golf season. Golf rounds are played on Monday mornings from April 6 through Oct. 19, on the Kingswood and Berksdale golf courses.
Members sign up by Wednesday to play the following Monday with four flights set up by members' handicaps. Membership dues are $25 plus $5 handicap fee (if not paid elsewhere) and an optional $2 hole-in-one.
Deadline for forms to be received was March 13 in order for information to be in the directory. Applications are available in the Kingsdale pro shop and on the BV9-WGA website that can be accessed at www.bellavistapoa.com/golf/golfassociations.asp.
Women's 5-Hole Golf Association
Golfers play nine holes but only score the first five holes. Play is on Monday and Wednesday mornings, April through October. Dues are $12 and green fees are $8 for photo ID members, $5 for Value Card holders and $5 for half a cart at Brittany Golf course. Walkers are also welcome.
Newcomers are invited to the Spring brunch March 30 at the United Lutheran Church on Cooper Road. Registration is at 10 a.m. and brunch is served at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $10. Those attending the brunch can send one check for $22 made out to Women's 5-Hole Golf Association to Glenda Heist, 3 Breton Trace, Bella Vista, AR 72715 by March 21. Checks should include a phone number. Deadline for dues-only checks is March 21 to have your name in the directory.
Check out the association's website by googling bv5wga. Registration forms for 2015 can be downloaded from this website and included with the check.
Bella Vista Women's Golf Club
The spring brunch and meeting begins at 8 a.m. on March 26 at Riordan Hall with the breakfast starting at 8:30. The 2015 BVWGC handbook will be available. Send in your meeting reservation form along with a check for $9 (payable to BVWGC) by March 19 to Jeanne Hartman, 3 Milford Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72715. Forms are posted at all clubhouses and are available on the WGC website (www.bvwgc.com).
The BVWGC is seeking any lady golfers who would like to join for the 2015 season. The BVWGC is a fun group of ladies who play all six 18-hole golf courses on Thursday mornings. Membership forms are available at its website www.bvwgc.com or on the Bella Vista POA website, www.bvpoa.com, or at a local Bella Vista pro shop.
Special events are scheduled for all BVWGC ladies in March. On March 19, a rules workshop will be presented at the Metfield Clubhouse with Keith Ihms and Darryl Muldoon as the special guest speakers. A complimentary continental buffet will be available with a door prize given. The first playday of the season will be on April 2. Please call Stevie Lamar at 479-876-5844 to make a reservation as seating is limited.
Membership forms are available at our website www.bvwgc.com or on the Bella Vista POA website www.bvpoa.com or at a local Bella Vista golf shop. We will also be at the Golf Expo on March 18.
This year's membership chairwoman is Gayle Placial and she can be reached at 268-4130. Memberships are taken at any time, however, those wishing to have their name and phone number included in the 2015 directory, the deadline was Monday, March 16.
Men's Nine Hole Golf
The Bella Vista Men's Nine Hole Golf Association is currently seeking new members for the 2015 season. The group plays on Wednesdays, April through October, on Kingswood/Berksdale courses with reserved tee time and four handicapped flights.
Banquets are held in the spring and fall. Applications for membership are available in all the pro shops and online at the BVPOA website.
For more info contact Joe D'Anna at 479-876-5460 or Harris McKee 479-855-2374. In addition, representatives will be at the Golf Expo from 4-6 p.m. March 18 at Riordan Hall.
POA releasesschedulefor carts on path
Beginning in December, golf carts have been required to stay on paths at various times on each of Bella Vista Village's 18-hole golf courses.
The Property Owners Association Board of Directors recently voted to halt overseeding on all golf courses. By keeping traffic off the non-overseeded fairways, the chances of quicker recovery each spring greatly increase, according to a POA news release.
The schedule for carts on path is:
• Now to March 22 at Berksdale and Scotsdale;
• March 23 to April 5 at Highlands and Country Club;
• April 6-12 at Dogwood Hills and Kingswood;
• April 13-19 at Berksdale and Scotsdale;
• April 20-26 at Highlands and Country Club.
Village, Coast Guard offers class
A free boat safety class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Riordan Hall, 3 Riordan Drive. The Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association is partnering with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to sponsor the class, which is free and open to the public.
All boat operators born after Jan. 1, 1986, are required to take the boat safety class. Any participant 18 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. However, parents/guardians are not required to stay for the class. The parent/guardian will be required to sign a parent permission form.
Boaters that take advantage of the safety class will receive a 10 percent reduction in boat registration fees from the association and may be eligible, depending on the company, for a cost reduction for boat insurance.
Boaters are invited to bring their boats to class for inspection and certification as a safe boat. Certified boats will receive a U.S. Coast Guard safety sticker.
Participants must register for the class. For more information or to register, email [email protected] or call POA Lakes and Parks Superintendent Vern Olafson at 479-855-5067.
Sports on 03/18/2015