Wednesday, Aug. 2
Bella Vista Historical Museum will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. instead of the current schedule of noon to 4 p.m. This will free up docents to have lunch before they come to the museum, plus it lets us accommodate those visitors who wish to visit the museum in the late afternoon.
Saturday, Aug. 5
United Methodist Women at First United Methodist Church are holding their annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at 20 Boyce Drive, Bella Vista. Email [email protected] or call 479-721-2902 with any questions.
Saturday, Aug. 5
A "Back to School" carnival is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 and 6, at Bella Nita International Bakery at 2836 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista. The bakery will have its usual fare of pies, cakes, pastries and other treats.
But, wait! There is also a candy shop, cake decorating booth and an ice cream parlor on the premises as well. Try one of our whirligig lollipops. Do you like fudge? We'll have it. Are you planning a special occasion? Check out the cake decorating section.
And, of course, cool down with ice cream -- gelato, sorbetto, Italian ice and regular ice cream. Banana splits, floats and the likes are sure to bring back some special memories. Oh, yes! Are you man enough, big and bad enough to compete in our ice cream eating contest? Sign up before Thursday, Aug. 3, to enter. The contest is limited to three contestants. It will be lots of fun.
Saturday, Aug. 5
Unity Church of the Ozarks presents "How to Hear and Receive Divine Guidance," a workshop by Dr. Susan Shumsky, Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Dr. Susan Shumsky has dedicated her life to helping people take command of their lives in highly effective, powerful, positive ways. She is the author of 13 books, including "Miracle Prayer," "How to Hear the Voice of God," "Exploring Meditation," "Awaken Your Third Eye" and many more.
The cost is on a love offering basis.
Unity Church of the Ozarks is located at 902 SW 2nd St., Bentonville. Call 479-721-2752, visit www.unityozarks.org, or facebook.com/UnityChurchOfTheOzarks/ for more information.
Sunday, Aug. 6
Mike Martin, an award winning nature and wildlife photographer, and a native Arkansan, will present a free program on Beautiful Birds of Arkansas at the Hobbs State Park visitor center at 2 p.m. Mike travels the state photographing birds of every kind. His patience and keen eye have produced some of the most breathtaking images imaginable of the beautiful birds of Arkansas. Bring a friend, enjoy a remarkable program, and visit personally with Mike Martin at Hobbs State Park. Mike will present at Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Arkansas Highway 12 just east of the War Eagle Road intersection. The event is free to the public. For more information call 479-789-5000.
Saturday, Aug. 12
Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus will be singing at the Gravette Day Celebration Aug. 12 at 8:30 a.m. and again at 9:30 a.m. Come join the fun. Call Karen Frankenfeld at 479-876-7204 for more information.
Friday, Aug. 18
There will be a special Guest House Concert at The Artist Retreat Center at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Country singer/songwriter Bob Livingston will be performing. Tickets are $15 and available at www.artistretreatcenter.com under the Event tab or cash at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Through Aug. 31
Join Hobbs State Park staff for snorkelling. Snorkelling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called a snorkel, and usually fins. Use of this equipment allows the snorkeler to observe underwater attractions for extended periods of time with relatively little effort. The primary appeal is the opportunity to observe underwater life in a natural setting without the complicated equipment and training required for scuba diving. Join your Hobbs State Park interpreter guide to truly appreciate Beaver Lake as few have. We will take a short pontoon boat ride to an unspoiled, quiet cove, searching for the hidden diversity of underwater life. Times and dates are: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10; 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25; 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. All participants meet at Rocky Branch Marina, 8872 Rocky Branch Marina Road, Rogers, AR 72756 -- Arkansas Highway 12 east from Rogers to Arkansas Highway 303 north to Rocky Branch Marina Road. Wear appropriate clothing for swimming, including water shoes and sunscreen. Participants must wear a life jacket. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must be in the water. Life jackets, masks and snorkels provided. The cost is $20 for adults (13 and up) and $10 for children (through age 12). Preregistration and payment required. To register call: 479-789-5000.
Sept. 9
Entries are now being accepted for the 40th Ozark Quilt Fair, Saturday, Sept. 9, 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 per exhibitor. Cash prize Viewer's Choice awards will be given for first ($50), second ($35), and third ($15) place winners in both new and antique quilt categories. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Entry forms are available at the museum website, shilohmuseum.org, or by calling 750-8165. The Ozark Quilt Fair is sponsored by Arvest Bank.
Sept. 30
You are invited to join us at the 2nd annual NWA Christian Fellowship Trap Shoot & BBQ Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Bella Vista POA Gun Range, 16301 Rocky Dell Hollow Rd., Gravette, Ark.
Three-person teams of men, women, and young people can compete for the first place trophy. More than one team per church is okay! Partial teams of less than three are encouraged to join in just for fun, or can pair with other partial teams in order to compete for the trophy. Event sign-in/admission begins at 8 a.m.
The cost is $35 per person and includes coffee and donuts, range fees and ammunition, and BBQ lunch plates with all the fixings. Additional plates are only $9 per person.
Early registration form and fees need to be received by Friday, Sept. 1, to participate. Entrants under 18 must have their parent or guardian sign the release form to participate.
For more information contact Hoss Diego at 479-250-9949 or email [email protected].
Through September
Spend an evening on Beaver Lake while paddling a kayak guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of paddling while exploring a calm area of Beaver Lake. The finale will be gazing west into the sunset. Recreational kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Bring a bottle of water, bug spray, flashlight, and dress for the weather. The event begins at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Visitor Center on Arkansas Highway 12 just east of the War Eagle Road intersection. Dates and times are Aug. 11, 25, 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 8, 15, 18 at 7 p.m.; Sept. 25, 29 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children (6-12). Registration and prepayment required. For more information and to register call 479-789-5000.
Through 2017
Mother Nature announces her reading dates at Hobbs State Park for the rest of 2017. Every second Saturday of the month she drops in at the Park's visitor center to tell timely stories to her little human friends. Readings begin at 10:30 a.m. Story time will be followed by "hands-on" nature-craft activities. Humans of all ages are welcome, however most stories target those 3-6 years of age.
Mother Nature's readings at Hobbs State Park for the rest of 2017 (She said that we all should put this list on our refrigerators so we don't forget to visit her.): Aug. 12, Herps at Hobbs: Snakes, Turtles and Lizards; Sept. 9, Autumn in the Woods: Preparing for Winter; Oct. 14, Bats - Not Really Scary; Nov. 11, Stories the Osage Nation Tells; Dec. 9, Squirrels - Busy All Year 'Round.
Meet Mother Nature in the lobby of the Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area visitor center located on Highway 12 just east of the Highway 12/War Eagle Road intersection.
There is no cost. For more information, call 479-789-5000.
Community on 08/02/2017