12.20.12

What:  Donation Collection for New Life Children’s Home in Oil Trough

Where:  Mr. Pawn, 1681 Batesville Boulevard

What Else:  Things that are needed are lotion, deodorant, cologne, toothpaste, toothbrushes, pajamas, house shoes, house coats, coats, baby wipes and baby powder.  For more information, call 870-251-1967 or 870-834-2554.

What:  American Red Cross Blood Drive

When:  Friday, December 21^st, 12-6pm

Where:  Wal-Mart, 3150 Harrison Street, Batesville

What:  American Red Cross Blood Drive

When:  Saturday, December 22^nd, 10am-4pm

Where:  Wal-Mart, 3150 Harrison Street, Batesville

What:  Free Pictures with Santa

When:  Saturday, December 22^nd, 12noon-2pm

Where:  Batesville VFW Post 4501, 1680 Chaney Drive

What Else:  For more information, contact Ashleigh Brashers at 870-612-9809.

What:  Pictures with Santa

When:  Saturday, December 22^nd, 10am-12noon

Where:  Corner Drug Store, Melbourne

What Else:  Pictures are $3.  There will also be baked goods, coffee and cocoa available.

What:  Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

When:  Monday, December 24^th, 5pm

Where:  Grace Country Church, 181 Highway 58, Sidney

What Else:  The service will be about 30 minutes and is open to visitors from the community.  For more information, contact Fred Rush at 870-346-5822.

What:  Semi-Annual Book Sale

When:  Saturday, December 29^th, 9am-5pm

Where:  Independence County Library, Main Street, Batesville

What Else:  Stop by and take a look at the books, cds and dvds available for sale.  All items are 25 cents each.  For more information, call 870-793-8814.

What:  Batesville Area Radio Club Meeting and Christmas Potluck

When:  Saturday, December 29^th, 5:30pm

Where:  First Community Bank, Community Room, corner of St. Louis and Harrison Streets, Batesville

What Else:  Officers will be elected for 2013.

What:  Doc & Connie Spurlin Appearance

When:  Sunday, December 30^th, 2pm

Where:  Newark Assembly of God Church

What Else:  Admission is free, but a love offering will be received.  All proceeds benefit Friendship Outreach, Inc. and Women’s Addictions Resistance Project 180 Reclamation and Restoration for Women in Recovery.  For more information, call 870-613-4701.