Some BV City Facilities Remain Closed
Due to covid-19, some Bella Vista city facilities will remain closed until Monday, Nov. 30. This closure applies to the city's administration offices at City Hall, 101 Town Center, and Community Development Services, 616 W. Lancashire Blvd.
City business will still be conducted, as able, online and via phone and email. If you have business with a specific employee, please contact that employee via email. A staff directory can be found online. For building permits and inspection services, email [email protected]. For general city assistance, email [email protected].
For police and fire assistance, call dispatch at 479-855-3771. As always, in an emergency call 911.
If you do not have access to email, call or text the city's main number at 479-876-1255 and your call will be returned as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience during this time, as the health and safety of the public and our employees remain of utmost importance.
Property Owners Association
Welcome Meet and Greet for New Residents -- There will be an online Zoom meeting 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 5 for new residents of Bella Vista. If interested in learning more about this December Welcome Meet and Greet please email, [email protected]. Detailed information will be returned to you.
Wishing Spring Gallery
The Wishing Spring Gallery, 8862 W. McNelly Road, is reopened on a limited basis. Days open are Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The hours open are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customers are required to wear a mask when entering the building. The Clay Studio and its classes will remain closed due to covid-19.
Benton County Empty Bowls
Benton County Empty Bowls is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and raises money to combat hunger and food insecurity in the Benton County area.
Last year it raised more than $10,000 which went to provide 100,000 meals to food-insecure people in Northwest Arkansas. The target for this year is $20,000 and, with the current pandemic, the need is even greater. The website, www.bentoncountyemptybowls.org, is where you may purchase a hand-built ceramic bowl. One hundred percent of the gross profit from the sale of bowls and additional donations go toward the goal. More than 1,200 bowls have been created by 10 contributing artists and will be available on the website for sale. Bowls sell for donations of $20 and $25 each. Local sales may be picked up at The Wishing Spring Gallery during its open hours, which are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Bella Vista Library
Please note that the library will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27.
The Bella Vista Public Library has reopened with "Grab and Go" limited services and hours. Please read the following information on how this new service will work.
Open hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The library will be closed Friday and Saturday.
The library will be closed for one hour between 1 to 2 p.m. for cleaning.
There is a limit of 20 patrons inside the library at one time on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Tuesday, there is a "high-risk" allowance of only five patrons in order to allow those patrons who are high-risk of covid to enjoy time in the library as well.
All patrons must wear a mask or a face shield to enter the library. All food and drink must be discarded before entering the library. Two public computers will be available to use. There is a limit of one hour per patron.
Due to social distancing guidelines, in-person device assistance will be unavailable. If you experience issues, you may call the library at 479-855-1753, send an email to [email protected] or use one of the library's many helpful guides available on its website or at the front desk.
Bella Vista Historical Museum
The Bella Vista Historical Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays, with the hours of 1 to 5 p.m. Visitors are asked not to enter if they have flu-like covid symptoms. Masks will be required. Visitors will be asked to practice social distancing while in the museum and, if visiting with a group, please stay together. The number of visitors at one time will be limited to 10. If visitors happen to arrive when the museum is at maximum capacity, they will be asked to wait outside until there is room for additional visitors. These plans are subject to change, based on the latest covid-19 data from the Arkansas Department of Health.
The museum is located at 1885 Bella Vista Way, at the corner of Highway 71 and Kingsland, next door to the American Legion building. Telephone 479-855-2335 or visit www.bellavistamuseum.org for more information.
Surrounding Area
North Forest Lights -- An artistic light and sound experience in the middle of the North Forest, back at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art through April 4 at 600 Museum Way. 479-657-2335, crystalbridges.org.
Christmas Lights -- Downtown Bentonville's annual Lighting of the Square has been postponed. Keep an eye out for coming announcements as organizers determine safe alternatives to the Lighting event as well as the annual Christmas parade. In the meantime, more than 25 miles of lights and new displays will still fill every inch of the square through the end of December. Information at downtownbentonville.org.
Lawrence Plaza Ice Rink -- The 7,000-square-foot facility at the Lawrence Plaza Splash Pad is transformed into the region's only permanent outdoor ice rink during the winter, now through Jan. 3. Skaters will be limited to 40 at a time to accommodate social distancing. Information is at bentonvillear.com/1188/Lawrence-Plaza-Ice-Rink.
Winter Market -- Shop seasonal and homemade gifts, treats and crafts by local merchants 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, at the downtown Bentonville Square.