Meetings
Wednesday Readers to Meet
The Wednesday Reader's Book Club will meet in the library March 11 at 11 a.m. to discuss Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky. Anyone interested in joining the book club may stop by the library for more information.
Friends of the Library to Meet
The March meeting of the FOL will be held at the library at 1 p.m. March 12. Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome.
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.
Care Cap Meeting
Community sew-in for cancer meets Tuesday, March 10, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., First Electric Cooperative. Public encouraged to help. Fabrics and sewing machines provided. No experience necessary. Garments go to our local hospital for women in chemotherapy.
DAR to Meet
The Little Red River Chapter NSDAR will meet at Fairfield Bay on March 13. The meeting will be held at the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church at noon. The program "Patriotism" will be given by Fern Taylor, Past State Regent. Hostesses are Betty Cruise and Fairfield Bay members. For more information please call Lois J. Rickman at 362-5270.
Beekeepers to Meet
The Cleburne County Beekeepers Association will meet on March 10 (the second Tuesday of the month), at the Community Room of the First Arkansas Bank and Trust, 1230 HWY 25B, Heber Springs, between the Wal-Mart and Sonic.
Writers Guild To Meet
Cleburne County Writers Guild will hold its regular monthly meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening, March 9, at the City Municipal Building on Main Street, Heber Springs. This a dues paying organization, and all writers are invited to visit the group then decide whether or not they want to become a part of it. You may call Wanda Dean at 501-206-0767 for more information.
Newcomers to Meet
Cleburne County Newcomers Club will meet Thursday, March 12, at 10 a.m., at the Electric Building, 150 Industrial Park Road, Heber Springs. Speaker will be Theril Andrews from UAMS Foundation. All members are encouraged to attend, as they will also be electing officers for the coming year. New residents of Cleburne County are invited. For more information contact Carolyn at 888 866-9132.
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.
Retired Teachers to Meet
Cleburne County retired teachers will meet at McPherson's Restaurant March 10 at 8:30 a.m. for a breakfast meeting. Lonnie Rowlett, retired school administrator from Quitman, will share information about legislation and an invitation to State Representative Lance Reynolds to meet with retired teachers in May to discuss legislation affecting their retirement benefits. Legislation being considered will be in the Newsletter and will be discussed at the meeting. Please come share your ideas on the economy and other matters concerning retirement benefits.
CC Republican Women to Meet
Cleburne County Republican Women will meet on Saturday, March 7, at city hall at 10:30 a.m. All conservative women are welcome.
Daisy Patch Quilters to Meet
Daisy Patch Quilters meet the second Wednesday of every month at the First Electric Co-Op, 150 Industrial Park Rd., Heber Springs, at 10 a.m. If you would like more information about the group of quilters or would like to join us call Jan Savu 501.723.4205
Al-Anon to Meet
Al-Anon meets every Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Cleburne County Housing Authority building located at the corner of N. Park and Spring Street in Heber Springs. For more info call: (501) 250-0042
Weight Watchers to Meet
Weight Watchers meets Tuesdays at the Tea Room. Weigh in is at 4:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group to Meet
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group-Heber Springs chapter meets the 1st Tuesday each month, 6:30 pm at Red River Physical Therapy in the Cornerstone Square Building. Respite care is available during the meeting. Contact Wendy 362-7025 for more info.
Domestic Abuse Support Group
A support group is offered for those who are or have experienced domestic abuse. Members sit back and listen or join in conversation. A confidentiality agreement is signed at each meeting. The group meets every first and third Monday night at 5 p.m. Babysitter is available upon request. Call 362-6757 for details.
BHMC-HS Auxiliary to Meet
Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs Auxiliary meets the third Tuesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. If you are interested in learning more about the Auxiliary or wish to join, you are invited to attend. For more information, contact Martha Garrett, director of human resources/ auxiliary, at 501-887-3225.
Religious Notices
Bingo
Bingo at St. Albert Church on March 7. Come to 21 Park Road in Heber Springs and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Games begin at 5:30 p.m. Concession stand is available. Must be 18 to play. Proceeds go toward building a new church. Good payoffs. Good luck to all.
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 Celebration
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
Sweet Sound of Praise
Sweet Sound of Praise will be held Saturday, March 14, at Corner Stone Full Gospel Church on Wilburn Road in Heber Springs. Come join them for a mix of bluegrass, country gospel, and southern gospel picking and singing. This group includes Larry Dillon, Udean Dillon, Gentry Hipp, Sue Jones, and Mark Jones, the son of Grandpa Jones. For more information, call 362-8219.
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.
Revival
Friendship Community Church (Dry Mountain Road between Wilburn and Ida) will be having a Revival beginning Thursday evening, March 5 and concluding Sunday morning, March 8. Brother Terry Mote will speak Thursday at 7 p.m.; Brother Steve Jones will speak Friday at 7 p.m.; Brother Jr. Roland will speak Saturday at 7 p.m. and Pastor Samuel Wildmon will conclude on Sunday morning at 11 a.m.
The Unlimited Realm Conference
International speakers, Damon Thompson and Karen Wheaton will be at The Church Alive on Friday, March 13 - Sunday, March 15, for the Unlimited Realm Conference. The conference begins March 13 at 7 p.m. Registration package is $45 or $15 per single session. For additional information, registration forms and special student rates visit the website at www.thechurchalive.org, or call the church office during business hours at 501-327-4763. The Church Alive is on Highway 65 North in Conway.
Love Caps Sew-in
On Tuesday, March 17, at 9:30 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 14000 Eden Isle Pike Heber Springs, the ladies of Hope Lutheran's Mary Circle are inviting friends in the community to come help cut and sew caps for friends that are undergoing chemotherapy or experiencing baldness. All hats will be given away free to friends that can use them. They will need some machines and sewing supplies. Materials will be furnished. Bring bag lunches, drinks will be furnished. For more information call Arlene at 501-362-7608 or Jean 501-206-0350.
Notices
Donkey Basketball
Pangburn FBLA is sponsoring a donkey basketball game Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. Students will be competing with the adult team. Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door and may be purchased from the high school office. Proceeds will help cover FBLA state conference expenses where 21 members will be participating in business related competitions. For more information, call 501-728-3513.
Heber Springs PTSO holds Kidfest
The Heber Springs PTSO will host a Kidfest on Saturday, March 7, from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Heber Springs P.E. Building. Each class participates with a booth set-up carnival style. The theme this year is "Hooked on Books"! There will be food, fun, and games. Please come and support the local schools!
Boot Drive
Pine Snag - Lobo Volunteer Fire Department will have a Boot Drive on March 7 at Wal-Mart Supercenter from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call Mac Brown at 501-691-3611.
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.
Girl Scouts now delivering cookies
If you placed an order you should be getting them soon - If we missed you or you want more there will be booths set up at Wal-Mart on March 7 and 14 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Come by and support your local Girl Scout Troops.
Gospel Opry
Gospel Opry will be Sunday, March 8, from 2-4 p.m. at the Red Barn, South and 12th Streets in Heber Springs. Featuring the Mountain View Gospel Opry musicians. Come join in on some good old gospel music. For more information, call 501-206-7238.
Little Rock Bus Trip
The First Presbyterian Church, 1313 W. Pine St. Heber Springs, is taking a bus trip to Little Rock, Friday, March 6. They will leave the church at 8:30 a.m. to visit the Old State House and the Clinton Library. The cost is $12 (lunch on your own). Anyone interested in joining, please call the church at 501-362-3658.
Cholesterol Medication Seminar
A program on cholesterol medications are they worth the money will be presented by Lori Denton, RN, APN of the St. Bernards Senior Health Clinic on Friday, March 6, at 1 p.m. at Cleburne County Senior Center, 320 Trailwood Dr. in Heber Springs. This program will show less expensive alternatives and whether the health benefits outweigh the cost. Don't miss this important health event! For information or program registration, call 1-800-745-0557.
Cleburne County Extension Homemakers Training
The EHC will have a training class on “Identity Theft and Scams.” The class will be on Tuesday, March 10 at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian in Heber Springs. Everyone is invited.
Cops that Care Charity Scramble
The first Sheriff Moss Cops that Care Charity Scramble will be held Friday, April 3, at 1 p.m. with shotgun start (possible 8:30 a.m. flight depending on number of teams). Special guest will be former PGA tour player and 2007 US Senior Amateur Champion Stan Lee. This four-person scramble will be held at Red Apple Inn & Country Club in Heber Springs and will be benefiting the children at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches.
Red Barn Dance Now Open Four Nights A Week
The Red Barn is now open four nights a week. Join in for music and dancing at The Red Barn every Tuesday from 7 - 10 p.m., Thursday night from 7 - 10 p.m., is Karaoke night; Friday night from 7-10 p.m. is open mic and Saturday night from 7 to 10 p.m. is open mic. Musicians looking for a place to play, you are welcome at the Red Barn. Membership is $1 per year. There are potlucks once a month, cake walks, guest bands, a kid’s korner, and more.
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.
Heber Folklore Society Dance
DANCE, DANCE, DANCE! To live music every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night at the Heber Springs Folklore Society. For more information contact Jim Brown at (501) 429-4699.
Line Dance
Beginner classes meet Mondays, 5:15 p.m., at Heber Springs City Hall; Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., at the Methodist Church Family Life Center, and at 5:45 p.m. at Rose Bud Community Center; Wednesdays, 9 a.m. at St. Albert's Catholic Church, and at 5:30 p.m. at Quitman City Hall; and Thursdays, 9 a.m., at Rose Bud Community Center. No dues, fees, or experience necessary. For more info, call 501-230-3603 or 901-412-5153.
Swing Dance Lessons
Swing Dance Lessons sponsored by the Heber Springs Jitterboppers, will be held the second and fourth Thursday night of the month from 7-9 p.m. at the Thunderbird Country Club (members and guests welcome). For more information call: 501-362-7844.
Nicholas Project
The Nicholas Project, which makes clothes for pre-mature babies, meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. We need volunteers! We have some sewing machines as well as patterns and fabric. For questions and location call Eloise Bittle at (501) 362-3231.
Junior Spring Livestock Show
The North Central Arkansas District Junior Spring Livestock Show will be April 2 and 3, at the Izard County Fairgrounds at Melbourne. The horses will show at 7 p.m. on Thursday night and the sheep and goats will show 2 p.m. and cattle will show at 4 p.m. Check in time for the goats and sheep will be 12 p.m. and cattle check in will be at 2 p.m. The entries are due March 23 and late entries will be accessed double fees. Please see your board member or the extension office in your county for entries forms.
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.
Blood Drive
Baptist Health in Heber Springs will sponsor a Community Blood Drive on Friday, March 6, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Bad weather early this month caused the ARC to cancel many blood drives throughout the state. For more information about blood donation log on to www.givelife.org or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE. Everyone who presents to donate will receive an American Red Cross baseball hat.
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.
Social Security E-Services Awareness Event
The Social Security Offices in Conway and Searcy invite the public to come into the office on St. Patrick's Day to learn about the online services available at www.socialsecurity.gov. The public is invited to learn more about Social Security's internet services and the helpful information available regarding planning for retirement, inquiring about disability, or questions about other benefits. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bingo
The American Legion #64 will have bingo every Friday at 6:30 p.m. and every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
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