Community Calendar
Season tickets for the 2017-2018 ARTS Program Series are now available for $99. For information on the program series phone the ARTS Council at 777-8200 or visit hempsteadhall.com
The Hope Junior Auxiliary will hold their 55th annual spaghetti supper Friday September 22nd at the Hope High Cafeteria. Serving will be from 4pm to 7pm. Dine in or carry out. Tickets are $8 each and are available from any J.A. member or at Tailgaters.
The Hempstead County Collectors will be closed Friday September 22, 2017, Due to repairs in the office. The office will reopen Monday September 25, 2017 at 8:00 am. Sheriff and Collector James Singleton apologize for the inconvenience.
The Patmos Church of Christ will hold their fall gospel meeting September 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Nick Perry will speak at the Friday service at 7pm and John Bryant will speak at the 7pm service Saturday. Cris May will speak Sunday at 100am for Bible Class and the 10:55am worship. Gary Banks will speak Sunday to the 7pm "Pew Packers" and Cris May will speak at the 7:30pm Sunday worship. You are also invited to worship at the church on a regular basis. The minister is James Knighton, Jr.
Hope Trade Day is set for September 23rd at Elm & Division in downtown Hope. Booths will be open 8am until 2pm. Booths are $15 or $25 with electricity. Electricity is limited. For info call Bob Erwin at 703-2916.
The American Legion National staff along with Arkansas State leadership will be starting a new post in Lafayette County on September 23rd at the Lafayette County High School in Stamps from 10am - 12pm. A service Officer will be in attendance to assist with claims and benefits issues. All veterans and their families are welcome to attend.
Saturday September 23rd at the Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center there will be a "Saturday On the Range" Skeet event at 5pm. For info or to preregister phone Grandview at 983-2790.
Rainbow of Challenges will hold a job fair and hiring event Saturday September 23rd 10am until 2pm at the administration building cafeteria at 500 South Main in Hope. Interviews will be conducted on site. Those attending should bring proof of education, a drivers license, additional form of ID, and Four Work References. You must be 18 or over, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a clean driving record. For info visit rocoh.org
The Nevada County Library will hold a book signing for "Restoring the Wells of Praise", a new book by Georgia Estes. The book attempts to show believers how they can praise God even when there is sickness, death, poverty, and other such blockages in their "wells of praise". The book signing will be Saturday September 23rd from 1:30pm to 3pm at the Prescott/Nevada County Library at 121 West Main in Prescott. Tea and cookies will be served.
Harmony CME Church, Highway 32 West in Saratoga, will have its annual Women's Program Sunday, September 24 at 3:00 pm. The special guest will be Dorthy Walker of Tollette.
Brother Larry Parson of Lockesburg will be the pulpit guest at Okay Community Baptist Church, 301 Okay Road, Saratoga, Sunday, September 24. Sunday School at 10:00 am morning service at 11:00 am and evening service at 6:00 pm
The Prescott School Board will meet Tuesday September 26th at 6pm in the boad room of building #5 on the high school campus. All interested persons are welcome.
The Beebe Memorial CME Church at 416 North Hazel in Hope has its free soup kitchen every Tuesday from 5:30pm to 7pm. Everyone is welcome. Monette S. Shaw
The Southwest Arkansas District Fair is set for September 26th through September 30th. The parade will be Tuesday September 26th at 6pm. For infomation or to register for the parade call Eddie Brazzel at 777-6772. For information on the fair visit southwestarkansasdistrictlivestockshow.com
The 73rd annual Southwest Arkansas Fair and Rodeo Parade will begin at 6pm Tuesday September 26th at 6th and Elm. Pre-registration is required. All parade participants must pre-register by noon Tuesday September 26th, this is for all entries whether judged or not. Pre-register by calling 777-6772 weekdays from 8am until 5pm. All judged entrants must come by the green Brazzel tent at 6th and Elm to pick up your number by 4:30pm. All horses must be checked in by 5:45 at the green Brazzel tent on South Elm behind Main Street Cleaners and Domino's. All horses must show proof of a current Coggins Test. No candy may be thrown, no loud music, and no 3 or 4 wheelers. The theme is "Lost In the 50's".
The Hope for America Tea Party will meet on Thursday, Sept. 28th at Big Jakes in Hope at 7 pm. You are welcome to come and join us for this meeting. Join us earlier for dinner if you so desire.
The Hope Public Schools and UAHT will hold a joint meeting of the school board and the college board of visitors Thursday September 28th at 6pm to creat a convertion charter high school for grades 10 through 12 on the U of A Hope campus. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Johnny Rapert Library Auditorium on the U of A Hope campus.
The Brotherhood of Fulton and Clevet Spring Baptist Church of Falcon will hold a benefit program for Minnie Ellis on September 30th at 6pm at Clevet Spring. Choirs are invited to render an "a" and "b" selection. For info contact Rev. Jessie Henry at 796-2581.
The Piney Woods "Friends of NRA" Gun Bash and Fundraiser is set for Saturday September 30th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. For tickets call Brandon at 331-9975, Brenda at 703-0271, or Haskell at 703-2403.
The monthly singing at the Okay Community Baptist Church near Saratoga is set for Friday October 6th beginning at 6:30pm. There will be a potluck supper. For directions and info phone 388-9200.
The Hope Lions will hold a bar b que chicken dinner October 6th at the Hope High Cafeteria. Serving will be from 4pm to 7pm. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. Tickets are available from most Hope Lions members.
The Hempstead County Health Unit will give flu shots Friday October 6th from 9am until 5pm at Hempstead Hall. The staff can come out to your car and you can call 703-8032 to let them know you need that service. Everyone is encouraged to wear short sleeve shirts. Bring your meidcaid, medicare, or any type of insurance card you have. There is no out of pocket cost to anyone regardless is you have insurance or not. Ages 6 months and older are eligible for the flu vaccine.
Friday October 13th is movie night at Hempstead Hall. "The Emoji Movie" will be shown at 6:30pm. Cost is $4 for all ages. Refreshments will be available.
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