Mark Your Calendar

Oct. 19

s The United Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, will host the annual Fall Pancake Day Friday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 each and available from any member of the Methodist Men or at the church during business hours.

Oct. 22

s The Kingsdale Squares will dance 6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. Bob Loyd will be calling. For information, contact Bill Allen at 479-876-5066.

Oct. 25

s Bella Vista Historical Museum will host its annual open house Thursday, Oct. 25. The hours will be 4 to 7 p.m., with door prizes and refreshments to go along with the museum tour of 100-plus years of Bella Vista history.

Oct. 29

s The Kingsdale Squares will dance 6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. Jay Wright will be calling. For information, contact Bill Allen at 479-876-5066.

Nov. 1

s The Bella Vista Recycling Center's hours change, effective Thursday, Nov. 1. The recycling center will be closed from 6 p.m. on Saturdays to 6 a.m. on Mondays. In addition, it will be closed on New Years Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

s Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 1, for the BVCC English Tea which will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, this year. There are two seatings for the event, 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $10. To reserve a seat, call the BVCC office at 479-855-1126.

Nov. 3

s St. Bernard Women's Club annual Holiday Bazaar, "Over the River and Thru the Woods," is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3,at St. Bernard Church on 1 St. Bernard Lane in Bella Vista, just off Ark. 340. There will be baked goods, centerpieces and table runners, handmade holiday crafts, hand painted items, farmhouse decor and boutique (new this year) trinkets, treasures and jewelry. A raffle of items to include a queen quilt will be held, as well as a 50/50 drawing. Breakfast and lunch items will be available. All proceeds benefit local charities.

Nov. 5

s The Kingsdale Squares will dance 6:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. Kenton Sullivan will be calling. For information, contact Bill Allen at 479-876-5066.

Nov. 12

s The Kingsdale Squares will dance 6:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. Johny Eubanks will be calling. For information, contact Bill Allen at 479-876-5066. Please note, there will not be a dance on Monday, Nov. 19.

Dec. 1

The 30th Annual Cookie Walk at Highlands Church will be held from 8-11 a.m. (or until cookies run out) Saturday, Dec. 1. While waiting for your cookie walk number to be called, enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, muffins and more. There will also be a Sweet Shoppe, Craft Shoppe and Soups-to-Go. When time for your walk, you will receive a container to fill with dozens of homemade cookies that will be wrapped in a drawstring bag after filled. Cost per can is $12.

Dec. 9

s There will be a gathering of community voices on Dec. 9 to sing Handel's Christmas Messiah. Singers are wanted and welcome to join at 3 p.m. in the Bella Vista Community Church. There are no rehearsals scheduled; this is a one time sing-along opportunity. Choruses will include: "And the Glory of the Lord"; "O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings"; "For Unto Us a Child is Born"; "Glory to God"; and "Hallelujah." For more information, call Karen Frankenfeld at 479-876-7204.

Community on 10/17/2018