What: White River District Cub Scout Day Camp
When: Wednesday, June 13th through Friday, June 15th, 8am-4pm and Saturday, June 16th, 8am-12noon
Where: Future Fuel Park, west of Batesville
What Else: $50 per youth and $20 per adult and $20 per adult, includes a t-shirt and patch to first 75 kids. For boys from 1st to 5th grade and 1 adult per 5 boys. Saturday will be a fishing derby (bring your own bait, fishing poles and bagged lunches. For more information, contact Jacob Landers at 501-664-4780, extension 234.
What: Story Time
When: Wednesday, June 13th, 10am
Where: Jackson County Library, Newport
What: Discovery Hour
When: Wednesday, June 13th, 2pm
Where: Jackson County Library, Newport
What Else: A science program with a craft by Donna Bentley.
What: Large Benefit Yard Sale
Where: next to Harmon’s Butcher Shop, Southside Batesville
What Else: Raising money to help find missing children.
What: ‘Exploring My Mission with Jesus’ Vacation Bible School
When: Monday, June 11th through Friday, June 15th, 6-8pm
Where: Brownsville Baptist Church, Highway 92 and Brownsville Road
What Else: Blast off with adventure-filled Bible stories, create wonderful space crafts and experience fun music. Children from Kindergarten to 6th grade are welcome.
What: Surf the Bay
When: Friday and Saturday, June 15th and 16th
Where: On the ‘North Shore’ of beautiful Greers Ferry Lake, Fairfield Bay Marina
What Else: Arkansas’ first ever surfing event. Free to the public. Come by land or water. Live music, food, wakesurfing, paddleboard and SeaDoo demonstrations and more. For more information, visit www.FairfieldBayStartsToday.com.
What: ‘Craftsfest’ Semi-Annual Craft Show
When: Friday, June 15th, 9am-5pm and Saturday, June 16th, 9am-4pm
Where: Baxter County Fairgrounds, Mountain Home
What Else: Admission is free. Handicap accessible. There will be a drawing for gift certificates. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Jessica Cleland at 870-425-0777.
What: 2nd Annual Tyler Lewis Memorial Scholarship Softball Tournament
When: Saturday, June 16th
Where: Midland High School Softball Field, Pleasant Plains
What Else: For girls 16 and under. Entry fee is $150 per team. 1st and 2nd place trophies will be awarded. All proceeds go to the Tyler Lewis Scholarship Fund. A scholarship is given each year to a graduating Midland Senior. For more information, contact Robbie Moore at 501-230-0558 or Jeff Moore at 501-283-0953.
What: Summer Art Camp
When: Saturday, June 9th, 10-11:30am
Where: Jackson County Library, Newport
What Else: Totally free and all supplies provided. For ages 6 to 9.
What: ICARE Dog Wash and Flea Dip and Low Cost Vaccination and Nail Trim
When: Saturday, June 16th, 9am-1pm
Where: Corner Drug Store, Melbourne
What Else: $10 for wash only, $15 for wash and dip. Vaccinations at reduced cost. Nail trims $5 per animal.
What: Block Party
When: Saturday, June 16th, 10am-2pm
Where: First Baptist Church parking lot, 610 Main Street, Batesville
What Else: There will be free hot dogs, drinks, chips, cotton candy and other goodies. A huge bounce house, face painting and games will also be available.
What: Cave City Class of 2002 10 Year Class Reunion
When: Saturday, June 16th, afternoon and evening
What Else: For more information, contact Sarah Clinton Musick at 870-283-2441, Carla Hastings McComas at 870-613-1193 or Kayla Barr Qualls at 870-307-4736 or look on Facebook for the event.
What: Veteran’s Appreciation Day and 9th Annual POW-MIA Recognition Poker Run
When: Saturday, June 16th, 8:30am
Where: Searcy Event Center, 1306 Higginson Street, Searcy
What Else: Other events include a fireworks show, mud volleyball tournament, live music, bike show, great food, biker Olympics, vendors, door prizes and car show. Poker hands are $20 per rider or $30 includes 2 poker hands. For more information, contact Jeff Roland at 501-626-0594 or Bill Morton at 501-230-9385.
What: Summer Demolition Derby
When: Saturday, June 16th, 8pm
Where: Fulton County Fairgrounds Arena, Salem
What Else: There will be $1,800 added prize money for the event. Open to all who meet car guidelines. Rules and regulations available at www.fultoncountyfair.org. For more information, call 870-895-5565 or 870-895-5205.
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: ‘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: 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.
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