What: Batesville Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Monthly Meeting
When: Monday, June 18th, 1:30-2:30pm
Where: First Community Bank Conference Room, corner St. Louis and Harrison
What Else: All interested persons are invited to attend.
What: Story Time
When: Wednesday, June 13th, 10am
Where: Jackson County Library, Newport
What: UAMS AHEC North Central Diabetes Center Monthly Support Meeting
When: June 21st at noon and also at 5pm
Where: Noon meeting is at Batesville Chamber of Commerce and 5pm meeting is at conference room at Bad Boy Mowers located at 102 Industrial Dr. in Batesville
What Else: Speaker this month is Julian King. She will be discussing healthy eating. The meeting is free and open to the public. 870-698-9991
What: ‘Amazing Wonders Aviation’ Vacation Bible School
When: Monday, June 18th through Friday, June 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1915 Batesville Boulevard, across from Southside School
What Else: For ages PreK through 6th grade. Transportation available. 870-834-8082.
What: ‘Operation Overboard’ Vacation Bible School
When: Monday, June 18th through Thursday, June 21st, 9-11:20am and Friday, June 22nd, 9am-12noon
Where: Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 North Central Avenue, Batesville
What Else: For children age 3 to grade 6. Children must have had their 3rd birthday by June 17th.
What: United Way Night
When: Friday, June 22nd at 8:00pm
Where: Batesville Motor Speedway
What Else: Gates open at 5:30pm. Entry fee is $20 per carload. ½ the gate admission fee goes to United Way of Independence County. More information, 870-793-5991
What: Batesville Area Arts Council Summer Celebration 2012
When: Friday, June 22nd at 7:00pm
Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
What Else: Silent auction. $40 per person in advance and $45 at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets available at Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Citizens Bank, First Community Bank, Carlee’s Hallmark, BAAC Art Gallery on Main Street
What: Sprint for Seniors 5K local race
When: Saturday, June 23 at 8am
Where: Begins at West Baptist
What Else: www.wrroadrunners.org
What: Summer Art Camp
When: Saturday, June 23rd at 10:00-11:30
Where: Jackson County Library, Newport
What Else: Free with supplied provided for ages 6-9
What: “Brooke’s Gonna Beat It”
When: June 23rd from 1:00pm-8:00pm
Where: American Legion post 114
What Else: Brooke is a 5 year old girl diagnosed with rare kidney cancer and this is to raise money for traveling and other expenses by her family. The benefit will include a carwash, auction, dunking booth, food, live music and much more. 870-283-9412 or 501-827-1494
What: Batesville Area Radio Club Field Day
When: Saturday June 23rd and Sunday June 24th at 1:00pm each day
Where: 355 Radio Tower Road (Turn south off highway 25 at the Ind./Cleburne Co. line)
What Else: “Hams” will demonstrate various capabilities of Amature Radio, using only emergency power, sending messages in many forms. They can help get you on the air. http://barchams.org/
What: The Kiddos Perform
When: Wednesday, June 27th
Where: Jackson County Library, Newport
What: Hope Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
When: Monday June 25th thru Thursday June 28th from 9-11:30am
Where: Hope Lutheran Church
What Else: 870-834-2235
What: Batesville Area Radio Club meeting
When: Thursday June 28th at 7:00pm
Where: First Community Bank located at St. Louis and Harrison St. in the community room
What Else: Anyone interested in HAM radio is welcome to attend
What: First United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School
When: June 25-28 form 6-8pm
Where: First United Methodist Church in Mountain View
What Else: For PreK thru 6th grade.
What: Sanders Family Reunion
When: Sunday, July 1st
Where: VFW in Calico Rock
What: 4th of July Ragball Tournament
When: Friday June 29th thru Sunday July 1st
What Else: Rain or shine. Entry fee is $200 per team. Concession stands will be open. Unlimited home runs. Shawn Gorham 501-250-6398 or Gordon Campbell 501-589-5111
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: 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: Discovery Center of Springfield, MO
When: Sunday July 1st, Thursday July 12th, and Thursday July 19th
Where: Discovery Center of Springfield located at 438 E St. Louis in downtown Springfield
What Else: Free parking in Discovery Center Parking lot. General admission is $9 for adults and $8 for seniors and $7 for children ages 3-15 and children 2 & under are free. www.discoverycenter.org
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.
Kill at the End of Summer
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
What: Second Annual Duncan- Williams Dragon Boat Race
When: Registration is open now. The event will be September 22. There will be a demonstration on June 26 from3pm-5pm
Where: Mud Island River Park
What Else: The demonstration is free. The cost to register a boat is $800 for corporations and $750 for community and non-profit teams. As of July 15th, the prices increase to $1000 for corporations and $850 for community and non-profit teams.
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