What: Batesville Choral Society Rehearsal
When: Monday, February 11th, 7-9pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 774 East Boswell, Batesville
What Else: All interested singers are cordially invited to participate. The director is Dr. Michael Oriatti. For more information, call Alice Witterman at 870-793-5928.
What: Chili Supper and Pie Auction Benefit
When: Tuesday, February 12th, 6pm
Where: Concord High School Gym
What Else: Wear ‘Pirates Love Kenny’ shirt to show support. All proceeds will go to Kenny Brackett, who has been diagnosed with cancer. For more information, contact Jennifer Robbins at 870-668-0067 or Sammie Hudspeth at 501-206-5561.
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What: Ash Wednesday Services
When: Wednesday, February 13th, 6pm
Where: Hazel Edwards United Methodist Church, Newark
What Else: To bring in the season of Lent in preparation for Easter, hymns, a message and imposition of ashes.
What: Volunteers Needed
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays anytime from 8am-3pm and Saturdays starting at 9am and every first Monday to travel to Little Rock for supplies
Where: Cedar Ridge Food Pantry and Little Bit of Everything Thrift Store in Oil Trough
What Else: For more information, contact Reba at 870-834-4036 or Lora at 870-376-6690.
What: Applications are being accepted for the 2013 Gardening Season. Applications are available at the site at 1820 Myers Street in Batesville across from Rowe Lake, at Batesville City Hall or Independence County Extension Office. For more information, contact Sharon or Chester Clark at 870-251-2148.
What: Batesville Area Parkinson’s Support Group Monthly Meeting
When: Monday, February 18th, 1:30pm
Where: Citizens Bank Annex, College Street, Batesville
What Else: Janet Wood, Occupational Therapist, will be the speaker.
What: ‘Presidents’ Day Chili Dinner
When: Monday, February 18th, 11am-7pm
Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 3800 Harrison Street, Batesville
What Else: Tickets are $6 and include chili, chips, drink and dessert. Dine in or carry out available. Proceeds to benefit local Boy Scout activities.
What: Batesville Choral Society Rehearsal
When: Monday, February 18th, 7-9pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 774 East Boswell, Batesville
What Else: All interested singers are cordially invited to participate. The director is Dr. Michael Oriatti. For more information, call Alice Witterman at 870-793-5928.
What: Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Class
When: Thursday, February 21st, 6-10pm
Where: Alan Davis Conference Center, Batesville
What Else: There is a fee of $40, which covers the cost of the text book and CPR card. Register at 870-793-3351.
What: ‘Operation JumpStart: First Steps to the Next Level’ Program
When: Thursday, February 21st, 6-9pm, for 6 consecutive Thursdays
Where: UACCB
What Else: Registration is $50 per person, but registration fee will be fully refunded to those individuals who attend 5 of the 6 nights and complete the program. For more information or to register, contact Herb Lawrence at 870-972-3517.
What: American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: Friday, February 22nd, 10am-4pm
Where: Walmart, 3150 Harrison Street, Batesville
What: Penguin 5K/10K Fun Run
When: Saturday, February 23rd, registration 8:30, race starts 10am
Where: Kennedy Park, by White River Sand Bar, Batesville
What Else: Adult entry $20, students 18 and under $15. All proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Arkansas. For more information, contact Jessica Fagan at 870-307-0383 or register online at wrroadrunners.org.
What: 12th Annual Polar Bear Plunge ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’
When: Saturday, February 23rd, registration 12noon, plunge 1pm
Where: White River Sand Bar, by Kennedy Park, Batesville
What Else: Plungers are asked to make a $50 donation to the Special Olympics of Arkansas and you will get a free t-shirt. Also, there will be prizes awarded for the individual and team that raise the most money. Prizes will be awarded to teams and individuals and teams that wear the best costume. All proceeds to benefit the Special Olympics of Arkansas. For more information, contact Jesssica Fagan at 870-307-0383.
What: 17th Annual Wild Game Supper and Youth Expo
When: Saturday, February 23rd, Youth Expo 3-5pm, Wild Game Supper 5:30-6:30
Where: Allen Chapel Family Life Center, 629 Allen Chapel Road, Batesville
What Else: There will be free kids clinics on bb gun shooting, archery, bass fishing, duck calling, horseback riding, trapping and camping survival training. Big Buck Contest for youth 15 and under. Winner will receive a $100 gift certificate! A variety of wild game will be served. Adults are $6 and kids 15 and under are free. For more information, call 870-251-1278.
What: Chili Dinner Fundraiser
When: Saturday, February 23rd, 11am-7pm
Where: Melbourne Fire Station #1
What Else: Advance tickets are $7 and available until February 15th. Tickets at the Door are $8. For more information, contact Lynette at 870-283-1365.
What: Harlequin Theatre Spring Production: Twelfth Night or What You Will
When: Thursday, February 21st through Saturday, February 23rd at 8pm, Sunday, February 24th at 2pm
Where: Holloway Theatre, Lyon College, lBatesville
What Else: Dr. Michael Counts, Professor of Theatre at Lyon, will direct the production. For reservations, call 870-307-7510. Students, faculty and staff are admitted free.
What: Batesville Choral Society Rehearsal
When: Monday, February 25th, 7-9pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 774 East Boswell, Batesville
What Else: All interested singers are cordially invited to participate. The director is Dr. Michael Oriatti. For more information, call Alice Witterman at 870-793-5928.
What: Batesville Area Radio Club Meeting
When: Thursday, February 28th, 7pm
Where: First Community Bank Community Room, corner of St. Louis and Harrison Streets, Batesville
What Else: Anyone interested in HAM radio is invited to attend. More information is available at barcham.org.
What: Homeless Veterans Benefit Concert
When: Saturday, March 2nd, 12noon-1pm benefit luncheon, 1-2pm Guest performers
Where: American Legion Post 336, Hardy
What Else: All proceeds will go directly to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Homeless Veterans Fund. For more information, contact Janice Reever at 870-996-3362.
What: Army National Guard FRG 8K ‘Running with the Dogs’
When: Saturday, March 2nd, 7:30-8:30 registration, 9am race starts
Where: Batesville National Guard Armory, 1690 White Drive
What Else: Adult registration $20. Students $15. Entry forms may be obtained at www.wrroadrunners.org under calendar. For more information, contact Dee Warren at 662-801-7281 or Lisa Smith at 501-339-6631.
What: ‘The Isaacs’ Concert
When: Saturday, March 9th, 4pm
Where: Flatwoods Baptist Church, 2707 East Main Street, Mountain View
What Else: Tickets are $20, cash or check only, available at area banks and Mountain View School Campuses. For more information, call 870-213-5398.
What: Cave City Kiwanis Pitch Tournament
When: Saturday, March 9th, 7pm
Where: Cave City Elementary Safe Room
What Else: Matching funds by Modern Woodmen of America. For more information, contact Randall Perkey at 870-283-2365 or Lisa Reschke at 870-834-5287.
What: Bootlegger Daze
When: Saturday, March 9th, 11am-4pm
Where: Calico Rock Museum, Historic Main Street, Highway 5 at the White River Bridge
What Else: The museum will unveil its new Jesse James exhibit and display replicas of moonshine stills. Visitors can enjoy live music, watch beadmaking, basketweaving and pottery demonstrations and enjoy fresh smoked ‘chicken on a stick’. For more information, contact Gloria Gushue at 870-297-4129.
What: 10th Annual Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market
When: Friday, April 12th, 1-6pm and Saturday, April 13th, 8am-3pm
Where: Fulton County Fairgrounds
What Else: For more information, call 870-895-5545 or 458-3080.
What: Ozark Foothills Literacy Project is seeking donations for a yard sale fundraiser to be held on April 20th. Drop of small items at the Batesville Public Library. Call 870-793-5912 about larger items.
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