Community Calendar
Register for Watermelon Idol. The popular singing competition will take place prior to the "NOT The-Watermelon-Festival-Concert CONCERT" on Saturday, August 15. Register now: https://forms.gle/bzhQqkrtbcPDZ2uL7. Visit hempsteadhall.com for more information.
The Spring Hill Athletic Department is sponsoring a school spirit face mask fundraiser. Proceeds from the sales will help support Spring Hill athletes. Please use the link on the Spring Hill School District Facebook to browse the mask selection and order online.
The Bright Star Cemetery is in need of funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery grounds. The cemetery operates on donations from family and loved ones of those buried in the cemetery. Please make checks payable to: Bright Star Cemetery, General Fund, c/o Mary A. McPherson, 1121 Highway 73 West, Washington, 71862
"Calvary Baptist Church at 1301 West Avenue B in Hope issues this heartfelt invitation to the residents of Hope and Hempstead County to join us at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays for worship, as the church is open once again for in-person services. At this point, there is still no Sunday School preceding the worship service. Please remember a facial mask when you come."
Homecoming at Providence Full Gospel Baptist Church on US 278 West of Hope has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Persons who would like to support the upkeep of the Azar Cemetery can mail their checks to Azar Cemetery, 316 E. 4th, Hope, 71801. Please send check or money order.
White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church will hold a "Tabernacle Revival" through Friday August 7th at 7pm each evening. The services will focus on a detailed study of the tabernacle with Dr. Bobby Sparks. There will be a large, detailed model of the tabernacle and other ancient Holy Land Artifacts. A warm welcome awaits you at White Oak Grove.
Righteous Oaks School of Ministry in Perrytown will have open house Friday, August 7th from 6-8 pm. Come and go as you need, ask questions, meet teachers, take a tour. Message or call for more details (870) 777-2972.
CANCELED-Friday, August 7th singing at Okay Community Baptist Church near Saratoga.
The 42nd annual Watermelon 5k will be held at 7:30am Saturday August 8th at Fair Park. There is also a "virtual 5k" that participants can run at their own place and time. The first 250 entered received a free neck gaiter that can also be used as a mask. Each athelete will receive a Hope watermelon. The race will be under COVID-19 guidelines. Masks must be worn by athletes before and after the race and by all spectators except for children under 10. For sign-up or info visit runsignup.com. This year's event is sponsored by Ferguson Health Care.
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church in Hope will have a night of prayer service for Garrett Memorial Christian School beginning at 6 pm Sunday, August 9th.
Don't miss the first (and hopefully ONLY) "NOT The-Watermelon-Festival-Concert CONCERT" featuring Southwest Arkansas' own SOUTH DOWN MAIN, Saturday, August 15 - concert starts at 7:00 pm. This is a virtual event. Sponsorships are available through the Chamber at 870-777-3640.
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church near Nashville off Highway 278, will host Missionary Bryan Risner and family at 5:00 pm Sunday, August 16th. They will be sharing information about their work in Romania.
The Prescott School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday August 18th at 6pm in the board meeting room at Prescott Jr. High. The public is welcome.
Beginning Saturday, September 12th the Hempstead County Library will be open on Saturdays from 9am until 12:30pm.
The Nevada County Fair will curtail some of their events this year but will still have a livestock show according to President Neal Ridling. Check in for the livestock will be September 16th with the Livestock Show set for the morning of September 17th. The Premium Sale will be that evening and the animals will be released. The fair will also have a rodeo on September 19th at 7pm.
The Guernsey Volunteer Fire Department is now collecting dues for the upcoming year. Dues are $35.00 for a year. If you
live within a 5 mile radius of the Guernsey Community you can mail your dues to: Kathryn Dickinson; 4338 Hempstead 2; Hope, AR 71801.
Non-members are charged a fee for fire fighting services. For just $35.00 a year you can be a member of the fire department and can also
receive reduced fire protection rates on your fire insurance.
CANCELED-Services until further notice at Harmony CME Church in Saratoga
All services at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church are cancelled until further notice
University of Arkansas Southwest Research and Extension Center near Hope: Notice: Our office is closed to the public until further notice. Our employees are working remotely. For assistance, please call (870) 777-9702.
McCaskill will not be renting the Community Center until further notice due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Due to the financial burden of the COVID-19 crisis, according to Reed Camp the Hope Farm Bureau Insurance office, the company is suspending any cancellations and non-renewals for non-payment of premium for those that have been adversely affected and allowing an additional sixty-day extension for the payment of premiums. To request an extension, please contact your local Farm Bureau agent.
The Hope Lions Club has cancelled all meetings until further notice
The President William Jefferson Clinton National Historic Site has closed all its buildings due to the Corona Virus
All Brotherhood of Fulton benefit programs have been cancelled for the near future.
POSTPONED - The Glenn Miller Orchestra performance set for Thursday, May 28 at Hempstead Hall in Hope. If a future date is set, you will be notified via email and social media outlets. No refunds are being issued for this show until a make-up date is announced.
The Hope Housing Authority Board meets every 3rd Thursday of each month at noon at the Hope Housing Authority Community Room at 720 Texas Street in Hope
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church near Nashville off Highway 278, will host Missionary Bryan Risner and family at 5:00 pm Sunday, August 16th. They will be sharing information about their work in Romania.
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church near Nashville off Highway 278, will host Missionary Bryan Risner and family at 5:00 pm Sunday, August 16th. They will be sharing information about their work in Romania.
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