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PEEWEE FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING SIGN-UPS
WHO - THE SEARCY OPTIMIST CLUB
WHAT - PEEWEE FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING SIGN-UPS
WHEN - WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY AUGUST 27th & 28th FROM 5:30 - 8PM
WHERE - THE SEARCY NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY (on South Main in Searcy)
For more information, call (501) 827-0989
HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE
WHO - THE ARKANSAS GAME & FISH COMMISSION
WHAT - A HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE
WHEN - AUGUST 25th, 26th, & 28th FROM 6 TIL 9PM
WHERE - ASU-NEWPORT
ANYONE BORN AFTER DECEMBER 31st 1968 MUST
COMPLETE A HUNTERS EDUCATION COURSE BEFORE THEY CAN LEGALLY HUNT IN ARKANSAS. FOR MORE
INFORMATION OR TO PRE-REGISTER CALL (870) 252-3343 OR (870) 51207898
SEARCY ACCEPTING RESUMES
WHO - THE CITY OF SEARCY
WHAT - ACCEPTING LETTERS OF INTENT AND RESUMES (For the position of City Clerk- Treasurer
to fill the balance of the unexpired term of Tammy Gowen)
WHEN - RESUMES AND LETTERS OF INTENT MUST BE TURNED IN BY 4:30 ON TUESDAY AUGUST
26th
WHERE - SEARCY CITY HALL, 401 WEST ARCH AVENUE IN SEARCY
There will be a special city council session
held on Thursday August 28th at 5pm at City Hall to discuss resumes received
A SPECIAL SEARCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WHO - THE CITY OF SEARCY
WHAT - A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WHEN - THURSDAY EVENING AUGUST 28th AT 5PM
WHERE - IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT SEARCY CITY HALL
This is a meeting to discuss resumes received for Clerk-Treasurer's Position
LIGHTLE CENTER DANCE
WHO - THE SEARCY LIGHTLE CENTER
WHAT - A DANCE
WHEN - THURSDAY NIGHT AUGUST 28th FROM 7 TIL 9PM
WHERE - THE LIGHTLE CENTER (located on East Moore in Searcy)
COUNTY WIDE YARD SALE
WHO - HEBER SPRINGS
WHAT - ANNUAL COUNTY WIDE YARD SALE
WHEN - AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 1ST
WHERE - HEBER SPRINGS
CALL 501-362-2425 for more information
23rd ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CHUCKWAGON RACES
WHO - THE CITY OF CLINTON
WHAT - 23rd ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CHUCKWAGON RACES
WHEN - AUGUST 23 - 31rd
WHERE - THE BAR O. - F. RANCH IN CLINTON
Admission: $25 Thursday, Friday, Saturday each
day; all other days $15
call (501) 745-8407 for more information
LYON COLLEGE OUTDOOR SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
WHO - LYON COLLEGE
WHAT - FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE "BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE"
WHEN - SUNDAY NIGHT AUGUST 31stth STARTING AT 8PM
WHERE - BEHIND BROWN CHAPEL ON THE CAMPUS ON LYON COLLEGE IN BATESVILLE
Bring your blanket and enjoy movies under the stars. The movie is free, but donations will be accepted
THREE COUNTY FAIR
WHO - WOODRUFF, JACKSON AND CROSS COUNTIES
WHAT - ANNUAL THREE COUNTY FAIR
WHEN - SEPTEMBER 2nd THRU 6th
WHERE - THE FAIRGROUNDS ON HIGHWAY 64B IN McCROY
For complete details or a schedule of events,
call Jennifer Green at (870) 523-7450.
117TH CLEBURNE COUNTY FAIR
WHO - CLEBURNE COUNTY
WHAT - 117TH CLEBURNE COUNTY FAIR
WHEN - SEPT. 2ND - 6TH
WHERE - CLEBURNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Booths, Exhibits, livestock, horticulture, food & amusements call Chan Boren 501-206-6691 for more information
B-A-C-C FALL GOLF CLASSIC
WHO - THE BATESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHAT - THE B-A-C-C FALL GOLF CLASSIC (3 PERSON SCRAMBLE)
WHEN - FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5th FROM 1 TIL 4PM
WHERE - THE COURSE AT EAGLE MOUNTAIN IN BATESVILLE
5TH ANNUAL WHITE RIVER FISHERMAN TOURNAMENT
WHO - THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
WHAT - 5TH ANNUAL WHITE RIVER FISHERMAN TOURNAMENT
WHEN - FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5th & 6th
WHERE - IN MOUNTAIN VIEW (at Gion access on The White River)
This event will benefit the Arkansas Children's Hospital. With a cookout on Friday night and fishing all day Saturday. For more information call (870) 269-4596
WALK THROUGH HISTORY TOUR OF HISTORIC HEBER
SPRINGS
WHO - THE CLEBURNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
AND THE ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM
WHAT - A WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HEBER SPRINGS
WHEN - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6th FROM 11AM TIL 1PM
WHERE - THE TOUR WILL START IN FRONT OF THE CLEBURNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
this tour will investigate the buildings that make up the historic commercial core of the downtown area. For more information, call (501) 324-9880….. Admission is Free
BLANCHARD SPRINGS CAVERNS
WHO - BLANCHARD SPRINGS CAVERNS
WHAT - SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS
WHEN - SEPTEMBER 6th; SEPTEMBER 28th; AND NOVEMBER 23rd
WHERE - BLANCHARD SPRINGS CAVERNS LOCATED ON HWY. 14, 15 MILES N.W. OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
Each group will gather at the Visitor Center
at noon, and each tour will last four hours. Tripods are welcome For information or
applications for the photography tours, call toll-free at 1-888-757-2246 or visit www.blanchardcavetours.com.
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT
WHO - THE OZARK FOLK CENTER STATE PARK
WHAT - TRADITIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT
WHEN - SUNDAY NIGHT SEPTEMBER 7th FROM 7:30 - 9PM
WHERE - THE OZARK FOLK CENTER IN MOUNTAIN VIEW
Admission is free; For more information call
(870) 269-3851 or log-on to www.ozarkfolkcenter.com/
THE VAN-DELLS AT ASU-NEWPORT
WHO - ASU NEWPORT
WHAT - PATRON SERIES FEATURING THE VAN-DELLS
WHEN - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH AT 7PM
WHERE - ASU NEWPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Admission is $15.00; For more information call ASU Newport Book Store at(870) 512-7806
Reserved seating... will take phone orders
20TH ANNUAL FALL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
WHO - THE CITY OF VILONIA
WHAT - 20TH ANNUAL FALL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
WHEN - THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11th THROUGH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13th
WHERE - THE LESTER FLATT MEMORIAL R.V. PARK (Just outside Vilonia)
There will be Bluegrass and gospel music, an
instrument workshop, arts & crafts, food vendors and much more. For more information
call (501) 835-2451 Admission: $25 3-day pass; $8 camping and electric, Thurs. $7, Fri.
& Sat. $10
2008 WHITE COUNTY FAIR PARADE
WHAT - WHITE COUNTY
WHAT - 2008 COUNTY FAIR PARADE
WHEN - MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8th STARTING AT 4PM
WHERE - DOWNTOWN SEARCY
WHITE COUNTY FAIR
WHO - WHITE COUNTY
WHAT - ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR
WHEN -MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8th - SATURDAY SEPT. 13th
WHERE - THE FAIRGROUNDS IN SEARCY
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2008 VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR PARADE
WHO - VAN BUREN COUNTY
WHAT - ANNUAL FAIR PARADE
WHEN - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14th AT 3PM (line-up starts at 2pm)
WHERE - DOWNTOWN CLINTON
This years parade theme is "The Colors of America" . Check in and parade lineup will begin at 2:00 pm, corner of Hwy 65 & 65B, grassy area. The Parade will begin at 3:00 pm. For more information call Linda Fisher 501-745-6500 or 501-745-6799
VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW
WHO - VAN BUREN COUNTY
WHAT - 71st ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW
WHEN - MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15th - 20th
WHERE - THE FAIR GROUNDS IN CLINTON
Don't miss the rides, food, arts & crafts,
commercial exhibits and much more for more information - call (501) 745-8100
Or for a full schedule of events, Log on to RiverCountry967.com (CLICK HERE)
CLEBURNE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE
WHO - THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
WHAT - ANNUAL CLEBURNE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE
WHEN - SEPTEMBER 19th
WHERE - SPRING PARK IN HEBER SPRINGS
For more info call (501) 362-1310
HEBER SPRINGS BUSINESS EXPO
WHO - THE HEBER SPRINGS AREA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
WHAT - 6th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO
WHEN - SEPTEMBER 25th
WHERE - THE CLEBURNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN HEBER SPRINGS
For more information visit www.heber-springs.com or 501-362-2444.
ANNUAL DEPOT DAYS IN NEWPORT
WHO - THE CITY OF NEWPORT
WHAT - ANNUAL DEPOT DAYS FESTIVAL
WHEN - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27th
WHERE - FRONT STREET IN DOWNTOWN NEWPORT
DON'T MISS ANY OF THE MUSIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS, FOOD AND MORE AT DEPOT DAYS
MARCH OF DIMES WALK FOR BABIES
WHO - THE MARCH OF DIMES
WHAT - WALK FOR BABIES-/ DUCK CALLING CONTEST AND RUBBER DUCK RACE
WHEN - SATURDAY OCTOBER 4th (registration begins at 10am)
WHERE - JACKSONPORT STATE PARK
Walk for babies starts at 11am / duck calling begins at noon / the rubber duck race starts at 2:30
JACKSONVILLE WING DING FESTIVAL
WHO - CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
WHAT - 10th ANNUAL WING DING FESTIVAL
WHEN - OCTOBER 4TH, 9AM - 6PM
WHERE - DUPREE PARK, 200 DUPREE DR. JACKSONVILLE
Entertainment, food and fun for the whole family... Admission is free
Call Laura Peeples at (501) 982-1511 for more info, or email events@jacksonville-arkansas.com
PEEBLES FARM'S FALL FESTIVAL AND CORN MAZE
WHO - PEEBLES FARMS
WHAT - CORN MAZE AND HUGE PUMPKIN PATCH
WHEN -OCTOBER 5th THROUGH 31st
WHERE - AT THE FARM OH HIGHWAY 64 BETWEEN AUGUSTA AND MCCROY
This is a Twenty acre corn maze and 10 acre you-pick pumpkin patch with 20
varieties of pumpkins, and gourds. Plus, this year there will be hay rides, concessions,
and a petting zoo. Open late on weekends for night time trips through the corn maze
School group pricing available. Call for details at (870) 919-6162
JACOB'S PLACE MOTORCYCLE SHOW
WHO - JACOB'S PLACE
WHAT - MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SHINE
WHEN - SATURDAY OCTOBER 4th
WHERE - BERRYHILL PARK IN SEARCY
Show registration will take place from 8am til 10am, Awards will be announced at 1pm. Entry fee is $10.00 Spectators admission is free. For more information call (501) 380-8283
ROSEBUD LINE DANCE LESSONS
WHO - THE ROSEBUD COMMUNITY CENTER
WHAT - LINE DANCE LESSONS
WHEN - EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS AT 9AM
WHERE - THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN ROSEBUD
The class is free. No registration required. Call 230-3603 for information. Learn to line dance: Have fun and get fit with great current and classic dances.
WALNUT RIDGE FARMERS MARKET
WHO - THE CITY OF WALNUT RIDGE
WHAT - A FARMERS MARKET
WHEN - SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM 7 TIL 11AM
WHERE - DOWNTOWN WALNUT RIDGE ACROSS FROM THE COURTHOUSE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (870) 886-6638
CROWLEYS RIDGE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
WHO - CROWLEYS RIDGE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
WHAT - HAVE FOOD PANTRY AND NECESSITY ITEMS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE
WHEN - APPICATIONS ARE TAKEN EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
WHERE - 1615 DILL STREET IN NEWPORT
To participate you must meet the state poverty
guidelines. For more information, call (870) 523-7474
DEFENSIVE DRIVER SAFETY COURSE
WHO -ASU - BEEBE
WHAT - AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVER SAFETY COURSE
WHEN - THE THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MOTH
WHERE - THE FARM BUILDING ON THE CAMPUS OF ASU-BEEBE
TO PRE-REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFO CALL (501) 882-8232
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
WHO - THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
WHAT - BLOOD DRIVE
WHEN -EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY FROM NOON TIL 6PM
WHERE - THE DOCTOR'S PAVILLION AT WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
If you are 17 years of age or older, weigh at
least 110 pounds, are in good general health and have not donated within the past 56 days,
you are eligible to donate blood. If you're unsure about whether you are eligible to give
blood at this time or for more information, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE to find out if you can
give the Gift of Life.
HUNTERS EDUCATION COURSE
WHO - ASU SEARCY
WHAT - A HUNTER'S EDUCATION COURSE
WHEN - THE THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 8AM TIL 6PM
WHERE - THE SEARCY CAMPUS OF ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
(LOCATED ON MOORE STREET ACROSS FROM BERRYHILL PARK)
THE COURSE IS FREE, BUT YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER
BY CALLING (501) 207-4049
THE SEARCY PLANNING AND GROWTH COMMETTEE
WHO - THE SEARCY PLANNING AND GROWTH COMMETTEE
WHAT - REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
WHEN - THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 12 NOON
WHERE - CITY HALL IN SEARCY LOCATED AT 401 WEST ARCH
WHITE COUNTY 911 BOARD MONTHLY MEETING
WHO - THE WHITE COUNTY 911 BOARD
WHAT - REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
WHEN - THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT NOON
WHERE - THE 2nd FLOOR OF THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER LOCATED AT 417 NORTH SPRUCE IN
SEARCY
T.O.P.S. WEEKLY MEETING
WHO - T.O.P.S. (Taking Of Pounds Sensibly)
WHAT - REGULAR WEEKLY MEETING
WHEN - EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 5:30 TIL 6:30
WHERE - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN SEARCY LOCATED ON SOUTH SPRING STREET
(T.O.P.S. IS A NON-PROFIT WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP)
THE WALNUT RIDGE KIWANIS CLUB
WHO - THE WALNUT RIDGE KIWANIS CLUB
WHAT -WEEKLY MEETING
WHEN - EVERY THURSDAY AT NOON
WHERE - THE PARACHUTE INN AT THE WALNUT RIDGE AIRPORT