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.
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.
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.
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.
Lions to Meet
Nevin Robbins will be the speaker for the Lions meeting on March 17. Robbins is a coordinator for Project 20/20 eyeglass recycling center in Memphis. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s Restaurant. Lions are urged to turn in completed cards for the TV auction at the meeting.
Democratic Women to Meet
The Democratic Women of Cleburne County will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Building. Heber Springs Mayor Jackie McPherson will be the guest speaker.
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
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.
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.
Special Singing
The Seventh Day Worship Center at Concord will host a special singing at the unveiling of their baptistery mural this Sabbath Saturday, March 14. Regular services will be 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with a fellowship meal at noon. Unvieling of the mural will be at 1:15 p.m. with artists Judy Gagner and Julie Lamons on hand. This will be followed by special music and congregational singing. Bring your special music and join in. Everyone welcome.
Congregational Singing
Wilburn Community Church will have its monthly congregational singing, Saturday, March 14, 6:30 P.M. Located in Wilburn on 110 East, (across from Pam’s Pit Stop). Everyone is welcome. Come as you are, listen or sing, or just enjoy the fellowship.
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.
Fighting for the Kingdom
Cabot Living Waters Church presents “Fighting for the Kingdom” Hensley vs. Walker on March 13 at 7 p.m.at 2100 North Second St. in Cabot. Call 501-843-5944 for more information.
Notices
Scholarship Dinner
A scholarship dinner will be held at West Side High School cafeteria on Saturday, March 14, at 5 p.m. Barbecue pork and beef, potato salad, baked beans, slaw, dinner roll, drink and dessert will be served. Adults, $6. Children under 12, $3. Proceeds go to West Side Heber Springs graduate scholarships. Sponsored by Sam Williams Lodge #89 F&AM. For more information and tickets call Harry Flagel at 501-253-0916 or Jerry Sneed at 501-691-4115.
Spring Breakfast
Cleburne County Aging Program’s annual spring breakfast will be held Saturday, March 14. All you can eat for $5. 7:30 until 10:30 a.m. Come and eat.
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 14 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Come by and support your local Girl Scout Troops.
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
There will be a cake walk at the Red Barn on March 4 at 6 p.m. Starting Monday, March 16, the Red Barn will be open and there will be a St. Patrick’s Day party from 7-10 p.m. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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