Meetings

Humane Society to Meet
The Heber Springs Humane Society General Membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the Municipal Building.
BPW to Meet
Heber Springs Business and Professional Women will hold its’ March meeting on the 19th at 5:30 p.m. at the Housing Authority on Park and Spring Streets.  Penny Choate-Collins, Attorney at Law, will be the guest speaker for the evening.  The 2009 scholarship winners will be introduced, and Helen Milantoni and Tina Hartsfield will be the hostesses for the evening.  For information, please call 362-5229.
PEO Sisterhood to Meet
The regular meeting of Chapter DB, PEO Sisterhood will meet on Thursday, March19, 2009, at 1 p.m. at US Bank. The program will be conducted by Nita Magruder.  Hostesses will be Marion Moeller and Margarette Smith.
League of Women Voters Meeting
The Fairfield Bay Member-at-large League of Women Voters meeting scheduled for March 12 has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 26, at 1 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Edgemont due to weather conditions. There are decisions and plans to make for the convention near the end of April. Please try to be present.
NARFE to Meet
The monthly meeting of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees will be held on March 20, hosts for the potluck luncheon will be Kay and Paul Beaton.  The guest speaker for this meeting will be Renia Taylor from Sue Smith Vacations.  Any questions, please give Lynn Williams a call at 362-0092.
Audubon Society to Meet
Little Red River Audubon Society will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. Program on Eagles presented by Dan Smith – Education Chairman. Dutch treat supper available at 5:15 p.m. at Indian Hills Country Club, 337 Snead Drive in Fairfield Bay. For additional information: 1-501-745-7157 or 1-501-884-7374.
Garden Club to Meet
Cleburne County Garden Club will meet on March 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Master Gardener Dot Griffin's home. She will present a program on bulbs. The public is invited. For more information, call 362-3879.
Camping Club to Meet
All persons interested in joining a camping club, the Sugarloaf Sams Chapter of the Good Sams Club will meet Wednesday, March 25, at 9 a.m. for a Dutch-treat breakfast at Bentley’s Restaurant in Greers Ferry. For further information, call 501-362-2054.
CAPCA Governing Board to Meet
The CAPCA governing board will meet Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Administrative Office, which is located at 707 Robins Street, Suite 118, Conway. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss program updates, committee reports, and funding proposals. CAPCA serves Cleburne, Faulkner, and White Counties in Arkansas.

Religious Notices

 DivorceCare Support Group
DivorceCare support group meetings are being held each Thursday night from 6-8 p.m. at Lone Star Baptist Church in Greers Ferry (350 Lone Star Lane).  Childcare is available.  Meetings are open to all the surrounding community.  If you would like more information contact Rondal Richardson at 501-206-9064.
Lenten Season Services
Stations of the Cross will be celebrated each Friday at 3 p.m. during the Lenten season at St. Barnabas Anglican Church 509 West Main, Heber Springs. 501.362.6700
Bible Class
Don't Know Much About the Bible? Wear your jeans and come to a casual, no-pressure Sunday morning class especially for those who feel they don't know much about the Bible. The class is led by Pastor Dennis Powell and meets at 9:50 am every Sunday through April 12. Some of the class topics include: A Phone Number and a Song, Weird Stories, Saints are Sinners, and more! First General Baptist Church is located at 110 N. Second Street in Heber Springs. If you need more information, call 362.6884 or log on to www.heberfirstgbc.com.
Dramatic Musical to be Performed
A dramatic musical production called "The Choice" is being performed at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Heber Springs. The one-hour production is a love story about a young Roman solider who falls in love with a beautiful Jewish girl. He finds he has to choose between her (the absolute love of his life) and his life long goal to be the Centurion for the court of Pontious Pilot. Don't miss this intriguing way of portraying the Easter Story. Bring your family, your friends, your church... you won't want to miss this experience. The church is located on Tulaka and Atoka Rd - just past Ortega's Mexican Restaurant.
Mt. Pleasant Memorial Garden
The committee in charge of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Memorial Garden around the new pavilion look forward to preparing the soil for planting. If you would like to donate a plant or shrub or flowers or a stepping stone in memory of a loved one or to honor one, please contact the garden committee: Patricia Williamson, 501-589-3684; Kathy Willis, 50l-589-3208; Mary Wilson, 501-580-2618; or Pastor Harold "Bo" Moore, 501-362-5833.
Lenten Services
Hope Lutheran Church, 14,000 Eden Isle Pike, hosts 6 p.m. Lenten Services each Wednesday during the season of Lent.  All welcome.
The Hannahs in Concert
The Hannahs will be in concert at the Wilburn Community Church in Wilburn, (on Highway 110 East, across from Pam's Pit Stop), Saturday evening, March 21, at 6:30 p.m.  Snacks and fellowship following the music.  Please join in, everyone is welcome.
Helping Hands Fundraiser
The ladies of Helping Hands of Drasco are joining with United Portraits in raising funds to help others. The picture is an 8x10 and is set at a time and date comfortable for you with the studio. There is no setting fee and props are available for use. You may buy your coupon from any of the ladies of Helping Hands through Drasco General Baptist Church. Remember one per household, but you can buy for others they just have to have their names down and be there. 18 years and older for couples. Remember Prom, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day and while times are hard, they’re always harder for someone else. Call Nancy Ezell at 870-668-3953 or Loys Raney 870-668-3883 or so many other members in the group. Watch for their bulletins at some of your local areas.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 11, at 11 a.m. will be the date of the annual Greers Ferry Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt.  It will be held at the City Park in Greers Ferry.  All children sixth grade and under are encouraged to attend and hunt Easter eggs.  It promises to be a great event.
Special Singing
Flat Rock General Baptist Church will have Cary Cox and the musicians from Celebration Church in Conway Sunday night, March 22, at 6 p.m. The church is located about six miles north of Quitman on Hwy. 225. For more information, call 501-472-7462 or email Pastor Terry Simpson at tsimpson1013@gmail.com.
ISM Project 09
April 2-4 will be the ISM Project 09 at First Assembly of God in Heber Springs. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the project will begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be free food each night and lots of giveaways. Jacob Jester will be speaking with the band Time of Favor in concert to follow. This is an outreach of Intense Student Ministries for ages 13 to college age. For more information, contact Jojo Riggs at 362-3379 or jojo@heberfirst.com

Notices

AARP Driver Safety Program
There will be an AARP Driver Safety Program class, for persons 50 and older, on Friday, March 20.  The class will meet at the NEW Arkansas State University, Heber Springs campus, Administration/Student Services Building. The entire campus is SMOKE FREE.  The 4-hour course starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 12:30 PM.  Individuals age 55 and older qualify for a 3 year discount on their automobile insurance.  The cost is $12 for AARP members (must bring card to verify membership) and $14 for non-members.  Fee may be paid in cash or by check (payable to AARP).  To reserve a place, call ASU at 362-1273.
Run/Walk Clinic
Women Can Run walk/run clinic is held on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Heber Springs High School track.
Red Barn Events
As of March 16, the Red Barn will be closed on Tuesdays and open on Mondays. A chili jam fest will be held March 21 from 3-10 p.m. Mardi Gras night will be March 28 from 7-10 p.m. There will be DJ music. Thursday night is Karaoke night at the Red Barn from 7-10 p.m.
Sugarloaf Talent Contest
The Sugarloaf Talent Contest will be held Saturday April 18, at 3 p.m. at ASU-Heber Springs. Hosted by Gamma Beta Phi Chapter of ASU Heber Springs, the contest benefits Heifer International. Registration forms available at Jitterbug, Judy King School of Dance, Heber Springs High School, ASU Bookstore and Hastings. For more information contact Ginger Halbrook at 501-589-5370.
Bingo
The American Legion #64 will have bingo every Friday at 6:30 p.m. and every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Celebration for Rex Harral Birthday
A celebration for Rex Harral's 90th birthday will be held at the Community Church in Wilburn on Saturday March 21, 2:00 p.m.  Everyone is invited to come and celebrate Rex's 90th birthday and his sister Reta's 85th birthday.
Boy Scouts Collect Food
Heber Springs Boy Scouts of America Troop 200 will distribute plastic bags on doorknobs around town to collect food for the hungry in Cleburne County on the evening of Tuesday, March 31 to be picked up on the evening of Thursday, April 2. They appreciate you helping these young men “do a good turn” for their community.
Fairfield Bay Theater
“On Golden Pond" will be presented by Stas' Productions at the VFW Hall # 4513 on Highway 330 South on the following dates.  March 19, 21, 24, 28 at 6 p.m. and March 22, and 29 at 1 p.m.  This is a show only production (Not a dinner theater).  Tickets are on sale at the Fairfield Bay Library, $15, or 2 for $25 (501-884-4930) and you may call (501-253-4656) on the day of the show to find out if there are tickets available at the door.
Miss Folk Festival Pageant
Seventh Annual Open State Miss Folk Festival 2009 and the first Faces of the Ozark will be held Saturday, March 28. To receive an emailed entry form or request additional information email rachelgullett@mvtel.net or pamwhughes@aol.com or call Pam at 225-603-3378.
Gental Yoga Class
A gental yoga class for cancer patients, survivors, and their family members will be held at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. This is a free class that will be held every Monday and is appropriate to all levels of ability. The focus will be on the breath and gentle, relaxing poses to promote stress relief and help lessen pain and nausea. For more information contact Cynthia Kasbohm, R.N., at 206-5498 or call the church office at 362-2696.
Short Story Writing Contest
Cleburne County Writers Guild, which meets from 6 to 8 p.m. every second Monday at the Heber Springs City Municipal Building on Main Street, is sponsoring a short story writing contest. Eligibility: Cleburne County residents, over 18 years of age. Winners (1st - 3rd place) will receive monetary recognition. Deadline for postmark: on or before June 1. Guidelines and rules may be picked up at one of the following businesses: Cleburne County Historical Society or library.
Beauty Pageant
Spring time beauties pageant to be held March 28 at the Heber Springs School cafeteria. Application deadline is March 25. For an application contact Joleen Needham 501-270-0962 or email jo_m_n86@yahoo.com
Gun Show
A gun show will be held at the White County Fairgrounds in Searcy March 21-22 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. There will be guns, knives, and ammo, new and used rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Come out and buy, sell, or trade.
Free Classes
There will be free knit, embroidery, crochet and tatting classes the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Rose Bud Community Center beginning March 25. Please bring knitting needles, crochet needles and tatting needles and yarn. Classes offered by Rose Bud Homemakers Extension Club. For more information, contact Barbara Magouyrk at 501-556-0899.