Meetings
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday Readers to Meet
The Wednesday Reader’s Book Club will meet in the library April 8 at 11 a.m. to discuss Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier. Anyone interested in joining the Book Club may stop by the Cleburne County Library for more information.
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.
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
On March 29 Kirk Hardy and the singing/musician ladies from Shirley will be at Flat Rock General Baptist Church to minister the word in sermon and song. On April 19 “Fresh Start” presented by Larry Pillow and the Cornerstone Church of Conway. 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
Fifth Sunday Singing
First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, located at 557 Hwy. 337, Higden, will host a fifth Sunday singing at 6 p.m. on March 29. Heaven’s Jubilee will provide the music and refreshments will follow. All are welcome.
Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church Celebrates Anniversary
Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church will celebrate its 20th anniversary, Sunday, March 29. Festivities will begin at 9:15 a.m. with Bro. David Miller relaying the history of the church. At 10:30 a.m. Bro. Kelly Weaver, the first pastor of the church, will deliver a message. Special music will be provided by Bro. Bill Williams. There will be a slideshow chronicling days gone by. A potluck luncheon will follow the service and all are invited back at 6 p.m. when both Bro. David and Bro. Kelly will again speak.
Gospel Singing
There will be gospel singing at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Concord March 28, at 7 p.m. The Charles Landers Singers of Cave City will sing. The church is located on Hwy. 87 South. Everyone is welcome.
Notices
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
Red Barn 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Food Donation
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and Cleburne County Cares have teamed up to provide “Food For The Hungry” in the community. Donate 10 non-perishable food items at your local Jackson Hewitt tax office located at 906 Hwy 25B North Business in Heber Springs through April 3 and you will receive a coupon for a $25 discount off tax preparation and Jackson Hewitt will match your donation item for item. If you already had your return prepared this year, you will receive a coupon good for next year.
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.
Master Gardeners Dig In
The Van Buren County Master Gardeners are busy planning for their annual plant sale. It is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. - noon. In addition, Janet Carson, horticulture Specialist, U of AR Extension Service, will be their featured guest. Late winter and early spring are ideal times to dig up plants you no longer want or to divide those that have overgrown their space. It’s hard work and requires the right tools, as well as amended soil to add back into the space vacated. The Master Gardeners are willing to come to your home, dig and divide, then replant and replenish the soil for you. They will take the unwanted portion of those plants, repot them, care for them, and use them in their plant sale. Beautify your planting spaces and help their sale to be even more successful. To set up an appointment in your yard or for more information, please call Dianne Percefull (501) 723-4045 or the County Extension Service 745-7117.
Stitches from the Heart
Stitches from the Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, little sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to hospitals all over the country. Patterns available. Donated yarn appreciated for the seniors. Toll free 877-985-9212 or e-mail StitchFromHeart@aol.com. Their website: www.StitchesFromTheHeart.org.
Pancake Supper
El Paso Masonic Lodge #65 is holding a fundraiser pancake supper Friday, March 27, from 5 - 7 p.m. at the lodge located behind the El Paso Fire Department. Donations will be greatly appreciated. Any questions, call Freddie Hare at 501-336-4373.
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