What: Free Squire Parsons Concert
When: Friday, November 2nd, 7pm
Where: Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church, 2 miles north of Greers Ferry Dam, 2250 Heber Springs Road
What Else: Squire is a Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame member, one of America’s best loved soloists and a prolific songwriter. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call 501-362-3987.
What: Book Sale
When: Saturday, November 3rd, 9:30am-1pm
Where: Stone County Library Conference Room, Mountain View
What Else: There will be a good assortment of magazines and books to choose from, including fiction, non-fiction, self-help, paperback, children’s books, crafts, history, etc. The selection is good and the prices are low. All proceeds go to support the library.
What: Southside FFA Benefit Rodeo
When: Friday, November 2nd, 7pm and Saturday, November 3rd, 4pm
Where: Pleasant Plains Arena
What Else: There will be events for all ages. All proceeds will go to Southside FFA. Coggins will be checked at the gate. For more information or to sign up, contact Tra Webb at 501-827-7115.
What: 28th Annual Holiday Craft Fair
When: Friday, November 2nd, 10am-6pm and Saturday, November 3rd, 9am-4pm
Where: Commercial Building, Independence County Fairgrounds, Batesville
What Else: They will have everything from baked goods to wood crafts. Admission and parking is free. Lunch will be available both days and breakfast will be available on Saturday only. For more information, contact Barbara May at 870-251-1533, Donna Trotter at 870-251-2248, Barbara Tims at 870-569-4359, Zelpha Riggs at 870-793-6159 or Mary Jane Edwards at 870-283-4949.
What: 2nd Annual Holiday Extravaganza
When: Friday, November 2nd, 12noon-6pm and Saturday, November 3rd, 9am-3pm
Where: Hickingbotham-Miller Exhibit Building, Fulton County Fairgrounds, Salem
What Else: Free admission. Zeta Omicron Chapter or Beta Sigma Phi will have a Homemade Soup Concession during the event. All funds raised will be used for a Modern Woodmen of American Matching Funds Project for a kitchen at the Fulton County Fair Theater Building. The building was recently remodeled and is used by the community for a number of events including weddings, family reunions, parties, etc.
What: Doc, Connie and Rusty Appearance
When: Saturday, November 3rd, 5pm
Where: Sharp United Methodist Church, Gainsboro Road
What Else: Admission is free. Potluck supper provided. All proceeds benefit Friendship Outreach, Inc. and Women’s Addictions Resistance Project 180 Reclamation and Restoration for Women in Recovery. For more information, call 870-613-2825.
What: Duck Day
When: Saturday, November 3rd
Where: Bald Knob Downtown Courtyard
What Else: There will be a chili/gumbo cookoff, bluegrass music, a duck calling contest, craft vendors and school club vendors. Music will feature the Cobb Brothers from Mountain View.
What: Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans Service
When: Sunday, November 4th, 11am
Where: Brown Chapel, Lyon College, Batesville
What Else: The combined Batesville Choral Society and Lyon College Concert Chorale and the Lyon College Pipe Band will offer music at this annual worship service. For more information, visit www.lyon.edu or contact Chandra Huston at 870-307-7488.
What: Medicare Open Enrollment Event
When: Tuesday, November 6th, 9am-12noon
Where: White River Medical Center, Conference Room B
What Else: It’s time to compare plans and make sure you have the right health and prescription drug coverage for you. There will be Medicare Certified Counselors on site to assist you. Please bring your Medicare card and prescriptions with you. For more information, contact Rebecca Box at 870-793-5358.
What: Free Community Health Education Event: Diabetes
When: Wednesday, November 7th, 12noon-1pm
Where: Josephine Raye Rogers Center for Women and Imaging, Conference Room B
What Else: Presented by WRMC Hospitalist and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tom Cummins. Lunch will be provided.
What: 9th Annual Deer Hunters Breakfast and Lunch
When: Saturday, November 10th, 5am-2pm
Where: Pleasant Grove Community Center, 27949 Highway 14 East
What Else: Come hungry and eat and enjoy the fellowship. The cost is a donation, which will go to the upkeep of the Community Center. For more information, contact Kathy at 870-269-5373 or Dean at 870-652-3537.
What: “Singin’ in the Hall” with Special Guest Pat Bray and Company
When: Saturday, November 10th, 6pm
Where: Park View Baptist Church, 2600 North St. Louis Street, Batesville
What Else: Admission by donation. Concessions stand available. All proceeds benefit Women’s Addictions Resistance Project 180. For more information, call 870-307-1815.
What: J.T. Story Harvest Day Dinner
When: Saturday, November 10th, 4-7pm
Where: Central Avenue Methodist Church Family Life Center, 1205 North Central Avenue, Batesville
What Else: Meal is $6. Carry out available.
What: Veteran’s Day Ceremony
When: Sunday, November 11th, 10:30am
Where: White River Bridge, Batesville
What Else: All veterans, local dignitaries and community members are invited to attend. A complimentary lunch will be provided following the ceremony at VFW Post 4501 at 1680 Chaney Drive in Batesville.
What: York Rite
When: Every 2nd Monday, 7pm
Where: 985 Batesville Boulevard, across from airport
What: American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, November 13th, 1-6pm
Where: White River Medical Center, 1710 Harrison Street, Batesville
What: American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: Wednesday, November 14th, 11am-4pm
Where: UACCB, 2005 White Drive, Batesville
What: Mt. Zion Lodge #10 F&AM
When: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7:30pm
Where: 985 Batesville Boulevard, across from airport
What: Bluff Springs 4-H Club Food Drive
When: Bags hung on doors November 8th and 9th, Bags picked up November 17th, 9am-4pm
What Else: The food collected will be donated to the Dorcas House Food Room. There will also be boxes set out at Cody’s Restaurant in Fifty-Six, Church of God on Highway 5 South, Timbo Grocery Store, Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Fox Country Store. For more information, contact Linda Moore at 870-269-4112.
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