Benton County GOP Women
Larry Henry will be the guest speaker at the Benton County Republican Women's Club Tuesday, May 19. He will be sharing his views of the General Assembly's accomplishments and problems. The Republican Women meet at the Golden Corral, 2605 Pleasant Crossing Dr., Rogers, Ark., every third Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. Many come early to eat before the meeting begins. The club has a good number of men who attend.
Perfect Harmony Barbershop Chorus
Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus meets at 7 p.m. every Monday in the choir room of the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista. No try-outs are required. Bring the music selected for the May performances to rehearsal as well as the new song, "I'll Be Seeing You."
The May Food Pantry donation is peanut butter and jam or jelly
Perfect Harmony is seeking new members to join our group, Come check us out at www.perfectharmonybv.org or call 479-876-7204 or 479-855-0053.
Granny's Quilts of Love
At the last meeting the ladies cut 160 quilts. The total number of quilts made and donated to Arkansas Children's Hospital to date is 20,017 quilts, 5,172 pillows and 2,997 caps. The May meeting will be a celebration luncheon for reaching over 20,000 quilts. There will be special guests so be sure to attend.
The next meeting will be May 19 at 10:15 a.m. (note time change) in Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, 1300 N. Davis St., Pea Ridge.
For more information, contact Mary Margaret Webb at 479-451-8640.
Nyte Tyme Quilters
Bella Vista Nyte Tyme Quilters will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 18. They usually meet the third Monday of every month except November and December. We are new and experienced quilters who meet to share techniques and project ideas. This month's program will be presented by Penny Baldwin.
The group meets at the United Lutheran Church on the corner of Cooper Road and Forest Hills Boulevard.
For more information call president Michele Clark at 479-268-4891.
Kingsdale Squares
The Kingsdale Squares will hold their weekly square dance Monday, May 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. A brief workshop at 6:30 p.m. will precede the dance. Johnny Eubanks will be the caller.
For more information contact Berry Owens at 479-876-8432.
Ladies Day Out
On Tuesday, May 19, the Ladies Day Out will meet at the parking lot of the Presbyterian Church, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., at 11 a.m. and carpool to El Farolito restaurant, 415 West Centerton Blvd., Centerton, Ark. for lunch. :Following lunch there will be a guided tour of the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter in Vaughn, Ark. They require you show your driver's license when you sign in.
For reservations or more information, contact Ann Albitz at 479-855-9455 by today, Wednesday, May 13.
Bentonville/Bella Vista Daybreak Rotary Club
Mark Lloyd shared the insights he has gained with his service in the Army Special Forces in Vietnam, LAPD during the Watts riots, and 31 years with the DEA with years as head of the European and Middle Eastern branches recently to members of the Bentonville/Bella Vista Daybreak Rotary Club in Bentonville.
Since retiring from active service, he has joined an organization that provides teams of experts that give training to national police forces in a number of countries. He has recently given courses to the national police of Egypt, Yemen, and Burundi. These countries have been dealing with terrorism for many years and, as we now all know, the direct threat has now come to our country.
Lloyd pointed out that drone and on the ground attacks has disseminated the Al Qaeda leadership so central governance and funding is essentially gone. Local autonomous individuals and groups seem to be forming. Informers, local police, and concerned citizens may not be sufficient to the job of detecting threats from individuals and small groups. The splinter groups and individuals are getting their training and inspiration from various sites on the internet.
Community on 05/13/2015