Altrusa Bentonville/Bella Vista
Altrusa International of Bentonville and Bella Vista will hold its annual spaghetti dinner on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Bentonville. The dinner includes spaghetti, salad, toast, drink and dessert. Adult cost is $8 and children $4 to eat it in or take out. This fundraiser makes it possible to get more than 1,700 dictionaries into the hands of all third graders in Bentonville, Bella Vista, Gravette and Pea ridge schools. At the club's regular meeting at the River Grill Restaurant in Bentonville, their waiter, Gauge, told the group that he still has the dictionary he got through Altrusa 18 years ago. Club meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the River Grill Restaurant in Bentonville.
Needlework Club
The Bella Vista Needlework Club meets at 10 a.m. every Monday at Riordan Hall. Members do various needlework projects such as knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, weaving, embroidery, etc. All work on their own projects. The first Monday of the month, the club has a show-and-tell meeting with a social. Needlework Club dues are $2 annually. Riordan Hall charges $2.50 if you don't have a picture POA activity card; otherwise, show your card at the desk for no entry charge. Call Rosalyn Sloan at 479-276-2033 with any questions.
Calico Cut Ups
The September meeting of the Calico Cut Ups quilt guild of Bella Vista will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at the First United Methodist Church, located at 200 Boyce Drive in Bella Vista. The program will be presented by Linda Pumphrey, who's love for quilting grew from her mother and grandmother. She can trace back five generations of quilters in her family and has been in the quilting industry for almost 30 years. She currently works at Fibrix LLC, the makers of Mountain Mist batting. She has won international awards for her hand quilting. Her first book, "Mountain Mist Historical Quilts Mid-Century Quilts Made New," was issued in the fall of 2016; and a second book, "Red and White Quilting," came out in 2017. Linda is a great resource for advice on which is the right batting for your next quilt project. The meeting is free to first-time guests, and memberships are $25. For more information, email [email protected].
Sunrise Rotary Club
The Bella Vista Sunrise Rotary Club has a breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. every Wednesday in the Concordia Main Building, 1 Concordia Drive, Bella Vista. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Sean at 417-455-6654.
Fly Tyers Club
The Fly Tyers Club meets at 9 a.m. every Thursday at Riordan Hall for a social hour, followed by a meeting from 10 to 11 a.m. The club is a fishing, conservation and service organization with approximately 150 members. This group of men and women share a common interest in fishing for both warm- and cold-water species found in the local streams and lakes of Bella Vista. The club also promotes lake conservation, recreational activities and conducts service projects throughout Northwest Arkansas.
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Attention all military veterans with VA disability, Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities, including education and outings. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. Visit the national web page at www.projecthealingwaters.org. For more information, email [email protected].
Woodcarvers Club
The Bella Vista Woodcarvers Club is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization giving back to the community. The club teaches kids the art of carving, using soap as a medium, in hopes they will move on to the art of carving in wood. The club supplies and teaches how to use the necessary tools so children will not harm themselves during the process. Please contact the club if you have a group of kids interested in this unique art form. There is no charge. The BV Woodcarvers Club has shown and taught this art at several organizations in the surrounding area, such as the Amazeum, Bella Vista Public Library and Cub Scouts. The club also sets up a tent in mid-October at the Spanker Creek Arts and Crafts Festival, where people can view and purchase one of the many members' displayed carved wood items. As each item is hand crafted, there are no two alike.
Club members (men and women) are very talented carvers willing to teach anyone wanting to learn the art of wood carving. An open invitation stands for anyone interested to stop by one of the meetings from 1 to 3 p.m. held every Thursday at Riordan Hall. For more information, contact John Brach, club president, at [email protected] or call 479-644-4202.
Village Lake Writers and Poets
Village Lake Writers and Poets meets monthly from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings are free and open to the public and held at the Artist Retreat Center, Home of the ARC Writers, along U.S. Highway 71, across from Lake Bella Vista (look for the two-story Historic Stone Cabin), at 13467 Lookout Drive, Bella Vista. The meetings include a potluck lunch, a featured author, lively discussion and readings. For additional information, contact Joanie Roberts at 608-642-1294.
Amateur Radio Club
The Bella Vista Amateur Radio Club holds its monthly meetings at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Highland Christian Church in Bella Vista. The program focuses on competitive radio operating and its benefits for public service and emergency communications. For anyone interested in acquiring an amateur radio license, the club also administers FCC exams at 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. All meetings and exams are held at Highland Christian Church, located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. (Arkansas Highway 279), in Bella Vista. More information on amateur radio and the BVRC is available at BellaVistaRadioClub.org.
American Legion Riders
Motorcycles, patriotic veteran fellowship and the thrill of a ride are what keep the American Legion Riders riding. The American Legion Riders are associated with Bella Vista Post 341 and have monthly meetings at 9:30 a.m., the third Saturday of each month, at the Bella Vista American Legion facility. If the weather allows, a ride follows and ends at a restaurant for a meal.
Nebraska Club of Bella Vista
A tailgate is planned before Nebraska plays Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Kingsdale Pavilion in Bella Vista. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Anyone willing to serve as an officer should contact Bob Prazek, nominating chairman, at 479-855-6721. A Christmas dinner party is planned for Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Bella Vista Bar and Grill (Country Club). The Nebraska Club welcomes all former Nebraskans as members. Dues are $5 per person and payable to treasurers K.B. and Sue Smith, 9 Windsor Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72715. For more information about the club, call the treasurer at 479-876-2009.
BV Strings
Bella Vista Strings is a casual acoustic jam group that meets at 1 p.m. every Friday at the Artist Retreat Center. Those who enjoy playing different styles of music are invited to visit and consider joining the BV Strings. The group plays rock, folk, bluegrass and country. The music is submitted by members. For more information, email [email protected], visit www.bvstrings.org or call 479-366-0045.
Bella Vista Women's Chorus
The Bella Vista Women's Chorus invites singers from the tri-county area to join the group. All are welcome with no tryouts or experience necessary. Directed by Larry Zehring, the group performs classical, pop, folk and show tunes for local clubs and events. Rehearsals are held at 12:45 p.m. Mondays in the music room of the Bella Vista First United Methodist Church. The Bella Vista Women's Chorus is available to sing at an event you have scheduled, contact 479-715-6154 for more information or view website www.WomensChorusBV.com.
Laureate Alpha Gamma
On Sept. 12, the Laureate Alpha Gamma Chapter held the Master Ritual for Mary Louise Harris at its meeting. Mary Louise was recently honored at a surprise 90th birthday party, and the chapter is proud to have her as a member.
Kiwanis Club
Bella Vista Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m., the first and third Thursday of each month at Concordia. Breakfast is available. Visitors, Kiwanis members and former Kiwanis members are all invited to attend.
Men's Chorus
The Bella Vista Men's Chorus meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday in the choir room at First Methodist Church on Boyce Drive. New singers are welcome. For information, call 479-268-5391.
Perfect Harmony
Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Monday in the choir room of the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista. No previous experience or tryouts are required to join this fun-loving chorus. For more information or to schedule the chorus for entertainment, call Karen Frankenfeld, director, at 479-876-7204. A new website is also up and running at www.perfectharmonybv.com.
Pride of the Ozarks Barbershop Chorus
Pride of the Ozarks Barbershop Chorus meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Bella Vista Church of Christ, 989 McNelly Road, Bentonville (across from Lowes). Singing in harmony, a Cappella, is this group's enjoyment and is open to all men who like to sing. Vocal music experience is helpful. For more information, call Jim Nugent at 479-855-7980 or 479-621-3372.
Community on 09/19/2018