Meetings
Humane Society to Meet
The Heber Springs Humane Society Membership meeting will be held on Thursday, February 19, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Building.
Heber BPW to Meet
Heber Springs Business and Professional Women will hold its February meeting on the 19th at 5:30 p.m. at the Housing Authority on Park and Spring Streets. Winifred Stamps, AR/BPW Treasurer will be the guest speaker for the evening. There will be a silent auction to raise money for scholarships for the State Foundation. For information, please call 362-5229. Hostesses for the evening will be Connie Henry and Jan Awalt.
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.
Audubon Society to Meet
The Little Red River Audubon Society will meet Tuesday, February 24, at 7 p.m. at Indian Hills Country Club, 337 Sneed Drive, Fairfield Bay. Program presented by Kristen Bartlow from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Gulf Mountain WMA near Scotland. Dutch treat supper available at 5:15 p.m. Additional information: 1-501-745-7157 or 1-501-884-7374
NARFE to Meet
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) monthly meeting will be held on February 20 at the First Electric Building, 150 Industrial Road, Heber Springs. The annual chili luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. The hosts, Wanda and Leon McAnear will provide their famous "deer chili" and Lynn Williams will provide "regular chili". Also, all the trimmings: cheese, onions, crackers, cheese, Fritoes and bowls will be furnished. The four-hour course, Southwest Safe Driving, will begin approximately at 12:30 p.m. after the luncheon and meeting. The cost is $10 to cover materials and will enable you to get up to a 20 percent vehicle insurance discount for three years. Any questions, please call Lynn, 362-0092.
Camping Club to Meet
All persons interested in joining a camping club, the Sugarloaf Sams Chapter of the Good Sams Club, will meet Wednesday, February 25, at 9 a.m. for a Dutch-treat breakfast at the Rustic Inn in Heber Springs. For further information, call 870-668-3633.
Renegar Apartments Board to Meet
The annual Board of Directors meeting of Renegar Apartments, Inc. will be held Thursday, February 26, in the community room at Renegar Apartments, 75 Cadron Creek Road, in Quitman. The meeting will convene at 9:30 a.m. Included in the agenda are the housing update, program report, financial statements and election of officers.
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
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
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.
CC Garden Club to Meet
Cleburne County Garden Club will meet on February 24 at 1:30 p.m. at US Bank on Main St. Master Gardener Joanne Sizek will present a program on pruning shrubs. The public is invited. For more information, call 362-3879.
CC Conservation to Meet
The Cleburne County Conservation District board meets Monday, February 23, at 4:30 p.m. in the district office at 110B Tulaka Boulevard in Heber Springs. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting.
Religious Notices
Fat Tuesday Chili Supper
Holiday Hills United Methodist will celebrate Fat Tuesday, February 24, with their annual chili supper from 4-7 p.m. Tickets will be $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. There will also be take-out orders. Tickets can be obtained by calling the Church office at 825-7301 or from any member of the congregation. The following day, February 25 will be Ash Wednesday and there will services at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Dinner
A Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras dinner will be held February 24 from 5 - 8 p.m. Call St. Barnabas Anglican Church, located at 509 W. Main St. in Heber Springs, at 501-362-6700 for tickets.
Ash Wednesday Services
Ash Wednesday services will be held on February 25 at 7 p.m. at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, located at 509 W. Main St. in Heber Springs. For more information, call 501-362-6700.
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras II will be held at St. Albert Catholic Church Hall on Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8, please call Eva Bissionette (250-0194) to reserve tickets. There will be fun, food, fellowship and live music by Fred Prentice's Group. Come celebrate.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
A Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be held at St. Francis Episcopal Church, located on Hwy. 110 West in Heber Springs on February 24 from 5-7 p.m. All you can eat, $5.
Pancake Dinner
The Quitman Untied Methodist Church presents Fireproof on February 21. Join them for a pancake dinner from 5-6 p.m. Sponsored by their youth group. The movie will start at 6 p.m.
Ash Wednesday
Hope Lutheran Church, 14000 Eden Isle Pike, will observe Ash Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., with a Communion service worship. Hope invites everyone to worship together as the Lenten journey begins, which includes the traditional imposition of ashes.
Representatives in Concert
The Representatives” will be in concert at the Wilburn Community Church in Wilburn, (on Highway 110 East, across from Pam's Pit Stop), Saturday evening, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and fellowship following the music. Please join in, everyone is welcome.
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.
Ash Wednesday Services
Trinity Lutheran Church at 300 Trailwood Drive will have Ash Wednesday service at 1 p.m. February 25 with Holy Communion. The public is invited.
Notices
Polar Bear Plunge
The coaches from Area 6 are setting up a Polar Bear Plunge to support Arkansas Special Olympics. All donations will go to help the kids and adults participate in the Special Olympics. If you would like to take the plunge or sponsor someone, please call 362-3397 or email April at aprilallen1@netscape.net. This plunge will take place at Sandy Beach in Heber Springs on February 21 at 2 p.m.
Dining and Dancing
Enjoy an evening of dining and dancing on Saturday, February 28 at 6 p.m. at the Heber Springs High School cafeteria. Dinner music will be provided by the Heber Springs High Jazz Band. Jazz Xtreme will then be playing. Tickets for both dinner and dancing are $15 per person and may be purchased from any band student, by calling the band office at 362-3141 or 362-2488 or will be available at the door. All proceeds benefit the David Elliot Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Girl Scouts Celebrate World Thinking Day
The Lake and River Area Girls Scouts will be celebrating “World Thinking Day” on Saturday, February 21, at Southside Baptist Church in Heber Springs. World Thinking Day lets girls honor other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world by seeing what their country is like and how they live. Also they are collecting non-perishable foods, water, diapers, baby food and formula for the food bank at Cleburne County Cares, which is running low and the Girl Scouts are helping replenish it. Please help them fill their trailer. They will be in front of Southside Baptist Church. Stop by and make a donation. They are collecting donations from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church on Hwy 25 Bypass. Also they will be signing up any girl that wishes to join Girl Scouts.
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., senior moments from 7-9 p.m. and open mic from 9 - 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.
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.
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!
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