What: 4th of July Celebration
When: Wednesday, July 4th
Where: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 270 Main, Pleasant Plains (across from Jerry’s)
What Else: There will be free burgers and hot dogs, games for everyone and ending with fireworks, weather permitting.
What: Ozark Woodland Owners Board of Directors Meeting
When: Thursday, July 5th, 8:30am
Where: County Cooperative Extension Office, 1770 Meyer Street, Batesville
What: 26th Annual Cousins and Friends Reunion
When: Saturday July 7th at 10:00am
Where: 1st Baptist Church of Cherokee Village, Family Life Center(South Entrance)
What Else: This year’s reunion is dedicated to the memory of Cliff Martin and Gwelda Estes Gibson. Finger foods/snacks all day, music, auction and bingo. Everyone is asked to bring an item for the auction and bingo. 870-966-4012.
What: Summer Art Camp
When: Saturday, June 23rd at 10:00-11:30am
Where: Jackson County Library, Newport
What Else: Totally free and all supplies are provided. For ages 6-9.
What 26th Annual Cousins and Friends Renion
When: Friday, July7th, 10am
Where: 1st Baptist Church of Cherokee Village, Family Life center, 175 Spur
What Else: This year’s reunion is dedicated to the memory of Cliff Martin and Gwelda Estes Gibson. All descendants and family are invited. Please bring finger foods and/or desserts and an item for the auction and Bingo. This will be a fun time of visiting, sharing family stories and pictures. For more information, contact Boyd and Bonnie Estes at 870-966-4012.
What: ‘Decreasing Your Cancer Risks’ Program
When: Tuesday, July 10th, 12noon-1pm
Where: Josephine Raye Rogers Center for Women and Imaging, Conference Room B
What Else: A free Community Health Education Event. Presented by Dr. Greg Neaville. Lunch will be provided.
What: Story Time and Crafts
When: Wednesday, July 13th, 10am
Where: Jackson County Library, Newport
What: Discovery Hour
When: Wednesday, July 11th, 2pm
Where: Jacksonport State Park
What Else: A science program and crafts by Donna Bentley.
What: ‘Amazing Wonders Aviation’ Vacation Bible School
When: Monday, July 9th through Friday July 13th
Where: Calvary Baptist Church, 18th and Lyon, Batesville
What Else: Free supper beginning at 5:30pm each evening. VBS will begin promptly at 6pm and conclude at 8:15pm. Children age 3 through 6th grade (just completed) are invited. For transportation or more information, call 870-793-5480.
What: Vacation Bible School
When: Monday, July 9th through Friday, July 13th, 6-8pm
Where: Campground Methodist Church, 10 Harmontown Road, Bethesda
What Else: For kids preschool through 6th grade.
What: Summer Art Camp
When: Saturday, July 14th, 10:00-11:30am
Where: Jackson County Library, Newport
What Else: Totally free and all supplies are provided. For ages 6-9.
What: First Annual Batesville Kids Triathalon
When: the morning of July 14th
Where: Lyon College.
What else: Kids will swim, bike, and run to benefit the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project. Open to ages 5-16. $20 per person. To register visit literacyindependence.org/kidstri or call 870-793-5912
What: Vacation Bible School
When: Saturday, July 21st form 9am to noon
Where: Oil Trough United Methodist Church
What: Vacation Bible School
When: Tuesday, July 24th thru Thursday, July 26th form 6-8pm. Closing program will be Friday, July 27th at 6pm.
What Else: Ages 3 through 6th grade, all children must be registered by an adult. 307-2712
What: Summer Reading Program
When: Friday, June 1st through Saturday, July 28th
Where: Independence County Library, 368 East Main Street, Batesville
What Else: Preschoolers through 6th graders are welcome to join and pledge to read library books this summer. Receive a prize every week for reading books, and receive a certificate and a grand prize at the end of the program. Be sure to attend Story Hour each Tuesday, too. Preschoolers come at 10am and grade schoolers come at 2pm for an hour of stories, videos, crafts and even some live performances. For more information, call 870-793-8814
What: White River’s Got Talent
When: Tuesday, August 7th form 6-8 or Thursday, august 9th from 6-8 for tryouts. Finals are Saturday September 8th at 6pm
Where: Tryouts are at UACCB/Independence Hall and Finals are at Riverside Park
What Else: Limited to 30 acts each tryout night. Applications are at any First Community Bank location or online at www.firstcommunity.net Bring applications with you the night you try out.
What: NADC Head Start Recruitment
When: Through Summer
What Else: HEAD START offers: Free preschool, M-F 8-3. Free meals and snacks. Experienced, certified teachers. Kindergarten readiness. Children with disabilities also served. Apply now and bring proof of income. Child has to be 3 or 4 by August 1st. Call 870-793-3234.
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