Community Calendar
The Arkansas Department of Health will have vital records services in all local county health units soon. In the meantime, 15 counties are now offering same-day, in-person requests for birth certificates and death certificates. This includes the Hempstead County Health Unit in Hope. The Hempstead County Health Unit is the only health unit in Southwest Arkansas offering this service.
The Hope Police Department reminds everyone a love fund has been set up at the First National Bank of Tom Bean to benefit the Jessica Oller family. If you'd like to contribute, just stop by the bank and ask to contribute to the Jessica Oller Love Fund.
Millwood Baptist Church and the Hartley Family invite everyone to revival nightly thru April 18th at Millwood Baptist Church, 800 Highway 32 East of Ashdown. Services are at 6:30pm. Tom Hartley will preach and the Hartley Family will bring special music.
The Hempstead County Republican Monthly Meeting will be held on Thurday, April 19th at 7 pm. at Amigo Juans in Hope..
The Hope FFA Rodeo will be April 19th, 20th, and 21st at 7pm each evening. Admission is $5. Thursday is old-timers night. The public is invited to attend.
Friday April 20th is movie night at Hempstead Hall...The movie Peter Rabbit will be shown at 6:30pm. Cost is $4 for all ages. The public is invited..
The Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center near Columbus has a "Dutch Ovens Desserts" program April 20th at 6pm. For info or reservations phone 983-2790 or visit gradviewprairiecec.com
The Hope Police Department will participate in a 6 state initiative called "Driving High...kiss your license goodbye". Police will be working extra hours to locate drivers impaired by drugs and alcohol April 20th thru 22nd.
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church at 2333 highway 73 West in Columbus will hold a Holistic Health Fair Saturday April 21st at the church from 10am until 3pm. There will be blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, workout tips, financial literature, and a bounce house for the kids. The public is invited.
The Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center near Columbus has a boater education course on April 21st from 7am until 1:30pm. For reservations or info phone 983-2790.
The Fair Hills Volunteer Fire Department will have a fundraiser chicken dinner and auction April 21st at 5:30pm. Admission is by donation. The fire department is also taking sealed bids on a 1984 Chevy 3/4 ton diesel truck 4 x 4...For info call James at 602-1204 or Ricky at 887-6007.
Charity Baptist Church will hold its annual Usher program April 22nd at 2:30pm. Special Guest will be Pastor Donnie Wyatt and the Common Hill Missionary Baptist Church from Patmos. Jessie Henry is the host pastor and Frances Hendrix is Church Clerk.
The First Assembly of God of Hope will hold "Camp Meeting" April 22nd thru 24th. The speaker will be District Superintendent Larry Moore on Sunday at 10:45am and 6pm. April 23rd and 24th District Youth Director Dane Hall will speak. The services on those nights will be 7pm. First Assembly of God is at 322 North Main.
The Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center will hold an ATA Registered Shoot April 26th at 9am. There will also be a wild flower tour that day at 4:30pm. For info phone 983-2790.
The Cross Roads Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fundraiser Saturday April 28th at 6pm. There will be a bar b que supper and admission is by donation. There will also be an auction featuring craft items, home baked goods, and merchant donations. The public is invited.
The Hope High School Class of 1968 will have its 50th class reunion on Saturday, April 28, in Hempstead Hall at UACCH. 4 pm- 6 pm will be a time for classmates to visit, and people from other classes are invited to come by during that time. Dinner will be at 6 pm and is $20 per person. Please send money to: HHS Class of 1968, 2858 Highway 174 South, Hope, AR 71801. For more information call: 501-680-0663 or 903-831-0443.
There will be a SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERT on April 29 at 4:00 pm Marlbrook Baptist Church, US 371 East and Highway 195...the program will feature vocalist Richard Brown. Admission is free. Come and enjoy a time of Praise, Worship, and Fellowship
Sandwiches and drinks will be served after concert.
Kindergarten Registration for Prescott Elementary School. It will be April 30-May 3rd from 1-3 at Prescott Elementary. Parents will need birth certificate, social security card and shot record to register.
The Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center will hold a "3-D Archery Tournament" May 5th at 8am. For info or to register phone 983-2790.
The Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center will hold a "Bump In the Night" program May 11th at 8pm. Graindview also has its "Second Saturday Fishing Derby May 12th at 9am. For reservations or info on either event phone 983-2790 or visit grandviewprairieced.com online
The Southwest Research and Extension Center will hold their annual Horticulture Field Day May 17th starting at 8am. Cost is $17 in advance or $20 at the door. For info or to preregister phone Sherri Pote at 777-9702 extension 100
The Sisterhood of Fulton will hold a benefit program for the Brotherhood of Fulton May 19th at 6pm at Charity Baptist Church May 19th at 6pm. Choirs are invited to render an "A" and "B" selection or solo. For info call Brenda Scott at 896-2710 or 703-7404
Rainbow of Challenges will hold its 6th annual "ROCFEST" May 25th from 2pm to 6pm at Fair Park behind the tennis courts. This is for all youth 12 and under. There will be food, games, prizes, bounce houses, music, and fun. Tickets are 25 cents each or 5 for $1 for games and face painting. Armbands are $5 each and include the bounce houses, rock wall, bungee run, and sticky wall.
The 34th annual Okay-Saratoga School Reunion is Saturday, May 26 in the Multi-Purpose Building on the Saratoga School campus. Activities start at noon with a "lunch brunch" followed by the program and visiting. For more information, contact Betty Pierce Willard at 903-306-8918 or Jackie Schooley Goodson at 870-557-4707.
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