Community Calendar
MILLWOOD STATE PARK - UPDATE-NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING..."Arkansas State Parks remain open as we monitor COVID-19 and the impact of coronavirus in our state. We are taking the CDC’s recommended precautions as we work to provide a safe environment for our visitors. Parks continue to be your gateway to hiking, kayaking and canoeing, golf, mountain biking, fishing and boating, and other outdoor experiences. To protect our guests and staff, scheduled programming is canceled through May 13, 2020. This could be extended if warranted."
Hempstead County Road and Waste Department are still working. If you have any garbage that needs to be taken to the shop please call 870-777-3680. The office door is locked just call ahead and they will let you know where to dispose of the trash
Train Day set for downtown Hope in May has been cancelled for this year. The Train Day Car Show is also cancelled
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.
"The Sunday morning worship service of Calvary Baptist Church in Hope will be streamed "live" on the church FACEBOOK page at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. To access the church's facebook page, type in: Calvary Baptist Church, Hope, Arkansas Facebook. The church will offer its service "live" streamed until the threat from the coronavirus is passed."
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church in Hope will have an online Good Friday Service April 10th, starting at 6 pm. Tune in at gmbchope.online.church and see their Facebook page
The Easter Egg Hunt set for April 11th at Midway United Methodist Church near Prescott has been cancelled.
CANCELED-Services Sunday, April 12th and until further notice at Harmony CME Church in Saratoga
Central Baptist Church in Prescott will have an Outdoor Easter Service at 11:00 am on the South Parking Lot. This will be an in-car service only. The community is cordially invited to worship and celebrate the victorious resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We ask that everyone cooperate to ensure social distancing by remaining in your vehicles. The church will have attendants to help with parking to enable the best setting for the service. Also, they will receive an offering which is primarily for members of Central, but, all offerings are welcome. Livestream on Central Baptist Church's Facebook page at 11:00 am.
Easter Sunday at Unity Baptist Church in Hope will be livestreamed April 12th. Sunday School live on Facebook at 8:30 am, morning worship at 10:45 am on Facebook/Vimeo/YouTube. Evening service at 6 pm on the same platforms. (Facebook: UBCHOPE. Vimeo:UBCHOPE, YouTube:Unity Baptist Church of Hope, AR, Twitter:UBCHOPE.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UA Hempstead County Extension Service has closed its doors. Staff Chair Terrie James will be available.
COLUMBUS - Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center near Columbus is closed, . Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Pat Fitts Friday announced the closing of the agency’s offices, facilities, nature centers and education centers. Fitts said the closings are the result of increased efforts to prevent potential health risks in light of current events. (3/14/20)
All services at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church are cancelled until further notice
The Hempstead County Parkinson's and Carepartner Support Groups will not meet on April 9th as originally scheduled on April 9th. They hope to meet May 14th.
Hempstead County Courthouse will be closed Friday, April 10, 2020 for Spring Break Holiday and will resume regular working hours Monday, April 13, 2020. Hempstead County Road and Waste Department will be Closed Monday, April 13, 2020 for Spring Break Holiday and resume regular working hours Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Hempstead County trash pick up for Monday, April 13 and Tuesday,April 14 will be collected on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Please have your trash out by 7:30 A.M.
HWL office will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020. The office will reopen on Monday, April 13, 2020. If there is a water or electric emergency please call 870-777-3000. If you need to make a payment, you can use the kiosk located inside the first double doors, mail your payment to P.O. Box 2020, Hope, AR 71802, pay through SmartHub with one of your electronic devices or you can call 870-777-3000 to pay over the telephone.
Celebrate Christ's Resurrection at Victory Baptist Church's Curbside/Drive-in Easter Service Sunday, April 12th. The church building is located at 2510 Highway 174 South (Spring Hill Road) in Hope. Pull up in the parking lot and tune the car radio to 89.7. Following the service, the church will offer FREE outdoor Easter Family Pics (quarantine safe). They will also be having an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt around town. (quarantine safe)**Adults will drive their kids around a specific route to "I spy" eggs from the safety of their car. (Most eggs spied in 15 minute time frame wins the Grand Prize.) Prizes include: Cash, gift cards, Easter baskets and candy. The Easter Sunday activities begin at 10:30 am.
CANCELED-"Mennonite Barbecue" April 16th, presented by Countyline and Yancey Volunteer Fire Departments. Plans are to re-schedule this fall
Hempstead County Farm Bureau scholarship deadline has been extended to April 17th.
2020 Hempstead County Farm Bureau Dairy Foods Contest application deadline is Friday, April 17th. Email entry to Mindy Lockhart at: mmlockhart99@yahoo.com.
CANCELED-Southwest Arkansas District Livestock Spring Show April 18th in Hope. Anyone that has registered will be receiving a refund
CANCELED-3 Man Scramble April 18-19 at Prescott Country Club.
POSTPONED- 2020 Vision - Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, Hosted by Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, April 16.
CANCELED-Junior Auxiliary of Hope Bunco Bash Thursday, April 23rd at The Venue at Twelve Oaks, 4177 Highway 29 North near Hope.
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.
The Blevins Area-Wide Benefit BBQ for the Arkansas Children's Hospital, set for May 2nd, has been postponed, and will be rescheduled at a later date.
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 HPS and its food services vendor Aramark Food Services have distributed more than 700 breakfast/lunch “grab and go” meals for youth in Hope and Hempstead County since the imposition of the mandatory public schools closure.
The meals are distributed in a “drive through” format at these sites and times:
--MAC Center entrance at Hope High School, 1701 S. Main St., 12-1 p.m.;
--Hope Fair Park, 800 S. Mockingbird Lane, 12:30-1 p.m.;
--Hope Academy of Public Service bus line, 601 W. Sixth St., 12 -1 p.m.;
--Clinton Primary School bus line, 601 Lakeshore Dr.,12-1 p.m.;
--Calvary Baptist Church parking lot, 1301 W. Ave. B, 12-12:30 p.m.;
--Hotrod Barber Shop parking lot, 1301 N. Hazel St.,12:30 – 1 p.m.;
--Fulton-McNab City Park in Fulton, 3630 Hwy. 355, 12 – 12:30 p.m.
Meals will be available Monday through Friday during the closure. Meals will include lunch for each day and breakfast for the following day.
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
The Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives is now closed and their Spring Genealogical Workshop has been cancelled.
The SPRING REVIVAL, originally scheduled for April 5-7, 2020 At Bethel AME Church in Hope is cancelled
POSTPONED-Hempstead County Master Gardeners Planting Seeds of Hope Spring Seminar.
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POSTPONED-Saratoga Tri-County Lions Club Yard Sale Saturday, March 28th.
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CANCELED-Energy Conservation Services Sunday, March 29th at Antioch Baptist Church, 304 Hempstead 37 near Nashville.
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POSTPONED-ROC'n Rendezvous April 2nd will be re-scheduled for a later date TBD.
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POSTPONED-“The Annual Meeting of the Union Cemetery Perpetual Care Association originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4 will be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions and recommendations. The Annual Meeting will be rescheduled once restrictions are lifted.
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CANCELED-The Saturday, May 2 Spring Genealogy Workshop at Washington.
All Brotherhood of Fulton benefit programs have been cancelled for the near future.
CANCELED - Junior Auxiliary of Nevada County Brunch with Bunny. Saturday, April 4th at.Prescott City Park.
Union Cemetery Annual Meeting at Bodcaw on April 4th has been postponed.
CANCELED-Friday, April 3rd singing at Okay Community Baptist Church near Saratoga
CANCELED - Prescott-Nevada County Ministerial Alliance Palm Sunday service April 5. Will; be rescheduled.
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CANCELED - The pesticide training that was scheduled for April 9th in Blevins. For more information, reach out to Hempstead Co. Extension Service 870-777-5771.
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CANCELED - "Spring...A Time to Till" 12th Annual Garden Show & Plant Sale Saturday April 18th at the Central Baptist Church Stokes Center in Prescott
POSTPONED- 2020 Vision - Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, Hosted by Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, April 16
CANCELED-3-Man Scramble April 18-19 at Prescott Country Club.
*CANCELED-All Wednesday night services are canceled at First Presbyterian Church in Hope for the remainder of Lent.
*POSTPONED-27th Annual UAHT Fish Fry April 16th.
CANCELED-Junior Auxiliary of Hope Bunco Bash Thursday, April 23rd at The Venue at Twelve Oaks, 4177 Highway 29 North near Hope.
CANCELED - Four Tops show Saturday, May 2 at Hempstead Hall in Hope. Refunds will be issued within the coming days.
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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.
New Liberty Baptist Church in Emmet will have their monthly singing Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30 pm.
First Baptist Church, Hope, will be open for prayer services every Monday and Friday from 12:05-12:25 in the Sanctuary
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
Application deadline is Friday, April 3rd to apply for the Junior Auxiliary of Hempstead County Scholarship. Applicants must be a high school senior in Hempstead County and pursuing a degree working with children. Contact the school counselor or a JA member for details.
The local gospel group JOY will be at Southside Baptist Church, Highway 29 South in Hope, Sunday,April 5th at. 11:00 am.
Southwest Arkansas District Livestock Spring Show entries are officially open and class and division information is available as well. Entries will close Monday, April 13th. http://www.southwestarkansasdistrictlivestockshow.com/spring.
Garrett Memorial Christian School in Hope Fine Arts Department presents Annie jr. Dessert Theater Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 pm. Tickets purchased at the door are $10 for students and $15 for adults. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The CALL..
Swamp Riders Motorcycle Club and Christian Motorcycle Association will hold a benefit for Tommy Nash Saturday, April 18th at 12:30 pm at the SMRC Clubhouse in Prescott. Live music. Barbecue chicken dinner at 6 pm and a number of games through the afternoon. Tickets also being sold for a firearms drawing
Junior Auxiliary of Hope Bunco Bash Thursday, April 23rd at The Venue at Twelve Oaks, 4177 Highway 29 North near Hope. Join JA for a ladies night out to play Bunco. All money raised goes to support children in Hempstead County. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and Bunco will start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets can be bought from any JA member or at Tailgaters.Tickets include: 3 Rounds of Bunco with 6 games in each round,drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres.
Prescott-Nevada County Ministerial Alliance will host a Community Coffee Tuesday, May 12th from 9:30-11 am at the Nevada County Library in Prescott. For more information, call 870-887-2101
Hempstead County 4-H Lamb & Goat Sale happening Thursday, May 14th at 7 PM at Hope Fair Park. Please contact Stacey Stone (870) 845-9215 for more information
Hope Police Department will observe National Night Out 2019 Tuesday, August 6th from 6-8 pm at Hope Fair Park. Food, fun and entertainment for all ages.Union Baptist Church, 1925 Highway 53 Bodcaw, will have the theme Farm Fresh Faith at their Vacation Bible School July 29-31 from 6:00-8:30 pm. For more information, call 870-703-6987The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee Wednesday, August 28th from 9:30-11 am will be hosted by the Hempstead County Fair at the chamber officeHope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening at the new Hempstead County Library in Hope, Tuesday, August 27, 10:00 am-11:00 amThe Junior Auxiliary of Hope will hold their 57th Annual Spaghetti Supper Tuesday, September 17th from 4:00-7:00 pm, drive-thru only at Hempstead Hall in Hope. Tickets are $8 and available from any JA member. Proceeds go towards scholarships for Hempstead County students.AEDI Task Force Committee meetings Thursday, September 19th from 5-8 pm at Hempstead Hall in Hope. Still not too late to join a committee.Antioch Baptist Church, 799 Highway 332 near Deann, will hold its annual homecoming program Sunday, September 15th at 3:00 pm. Speaker will be Brandon Williamson of Tollette.All Hempstead County 4-H Livestock Show team members are to report to the District Fairgrounds in Hope at 7 pm Monday, September 23. Will work about an hour setting up the Farm Bureau Women's Committee Children's Barnyard. Bring shovels and wheel barrows if you have them. For more information call 870-777-5771 or email srstone@uaex.eduLifeShare Blood Centers will have a blood drive Tuesday, October 29th from 8 am-1 pm at Brentwood Industries, 118 Industrial Park off Highway 29 North in Hope.
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Hope Academy of Public Service will host a Halloween Chamber Coffee Thursday, October 31st from 9-10:30 am at the HAPS Cafeteria. Costumes welcome!
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The Blevins Elementary School Christmas Program is Thursday, December 12th at 1:30 and 7:00 pm in the cafeteriaThe Oakhaven luminaries will be set up on Saturday December 14th and 21st. Again this year the town will be giving out hot cocoa and cookies.Hope First Assembly of God's Pastor Kenny will lead "Living the Blessed Life" Wednesday nights at 7 pm starting January 8th.The monthly singing at Guernsey Baptist Church, 4284 Hempstead 2, is Friday, January 17th at 6:00 pm. Potluck supper will be served.Relay for Life Team Meeting, hosted by Relay for Life Hempstead County, Wednesday, February 26 at noon at BancorpSouth, upstairs in downtown Hope. Welcome to bring your lunchThe 3rd Annual; Hope in Action Fish Fry & Bake Auction is Thursday, March 5th from 4-7 pm at Hope Fair Park Coliseum, sponsored by Hope Lions Club. $10 donation.DATE CHANGE‼️ Hempstead County 4-H 1st O'Rama Practice Night has been moved to Tuesday, February 18th @ 6 PM at Hope Fair Park Coliseum.
Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee Wednesday, March 25th, 9:30-11 am at the chamber office, 201 South Main Street, hosted by Junior AuxiliaryThe Library at Blevins (Elementary School) is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair March 16-20. The theme is Book Fair Jungle. Hours 8-3 Monday-Wednesday, 8-6:30 Thursday and 8-11 Friday.Saratoga Tri-County Lions Club will hold a yard sale starting at 7 am Saturday, March 28th at the Saratoga Community Building, 1961 Main Saratoga. The club will also be selling smoked chicken plates for $8.The local gospel group JOY will be at Southside Baptist Church, Highway 29 South in Hope, Sunday,April 5th at. 11:00 am.RAINFALLAIR TEMPERATURESOIL TEMPERATURETOTAL3.44AVERAGE FOR MTH30.83AVERAGE FOR MTH54.22222NORMAL4.92NORMAL AVERAGE53.60DEPT. FROM NORM(1.48)DIFFERENCE(22.77)YTD CUMULATING17.00YTD NORMAL13.58+/- NORMAL3.42
*CANCELED-All Wednesday night services are canceled at First Presbyterian Church in Hope for the remainder of Lent.
*POSTPONED-Hempstead County Master Gardeners Planting Seeds of Hope Spring Seminar April 13th.
*POSTPONED-27th Annual UAHT Fish Fry April 16th.
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.
Hempstead County Road and Waste Department are still working. If you have any garbage that needs to be taken to the shop please call 870-777-3680. The office door is locked just call ahead and they will let you know where to dispose of the trash
Train Day set for downtown Hope in May has been cancelled for this year. The Train Day Car Show is also cancelled
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.
"The Sunday morning worship service of Calvary Baptist Church in Hope will be streamed "live" on the church FACEBOOK page at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. To access the church's facebook page, type in: Calvary Baptist Church, Hope, Arkansas Facebook. The church will offer its service "live" streamed until the threat from the coronavirus is passed."
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church in Hope will have an online Good Friday Service April 10th, starting at 6 pm. Tune in at gmbchope.online.church and see their Facebook page
The Easter Egg Hunt set for April 11th at Midway United Methodist Church near Prescott has been cancelled.
CANCELED-Services Sunday, April 12th and until further notice at Harmony CME Church in Saratoga
Central Baptist Church in Prescott will have an Outdoor Easter Service at 11:00 am on the South Parking Lot. This will be an in-car service only. The community is cordially invited to worship and celebrate the victorious resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We ask that everyone cooperate to ensure social distancing by remaining in your vehicles. The church will have attendants to help with parking to enable the best setting for the service. Also, they will receive an offering which is primarily for members of Central, but, all offerings are welcome. Livestream on Central Baptist Church's Facebook page at 11:00 am.
Easter Sunday at Unity Baptist Church in Hope will be livestreamed April 12th. Sunday School live on Facebook at 8:30 am, morning worship at 10:45 am on Facebook/Vimeo/YouTube. Evening service at 6 pm on the same platforms. (Facebook: UBCHOPE. Vimeo:UBCHOPE, YouTube:Unity Baptist Church of Hope, AR, Twitter:UBCHOPE.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UA Hempstead County Extension Service has closed its doors. Staff Chair Terrie James will be available.
COLUMBUS - Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center near Columbus is closed, . Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Pat Fitts Friday announced the closing of the agency’s offices, facilities, nature centers and education centers. Fitts said the closings are the result of increased efforts to prevent potential health risks in light of current events. (3/14/20)
All services at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church are cancelled until further notice
The Hempstead County Parkinson's and Carepartner Support Groups will not meet on April 9th as originally scheduled on April 9th. They hope to meet May 14th.
Hempstead County Courthouse will be closed Friday, April 10, 2020 for Spring Break Holiday and will resume regular working hours Monday, April 13, 2020. Hempstead County Road and Waste Department will be Closed Monday, April 13, 2020 for Spring Break Holiday and resume regular working hours Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Hempstead County trash pick up for Monday, April 13 and Tuesday,April 14 will be collected on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Please have your trash out by 7:30 A.M.
HWL office will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020. The office will reopen on Monday, April 13, 2020. If there is a water or electric emergency please call 870-777-3000. If you need to make a payment, you can use the kiosk located inside the first double doors, mail your payment to P.O. Box 2020, Hope, AR 71802, pay through SmartHub with one of your electronic devices or you can call 870-777-3000 to pay over the telephone.
Celebrate Christ's Resurrection at Victory Baptist Church's Curbside/Drive-in Easter Service Sunday, April 12th. The church building is located at 2510 Highway 174 South (Spring Hill Road) in Hope. Pull up in the parking lot and tune the car radio to 89.7. Following the service, the church will offer FREE outdoor Easter Family Pics (quarantine safe). They will also be having an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt around town. (quarantine safe)**Adults will drive their kids around a specific route to "I spy" eggs from the safety of their car. (Most eggs spied in 15 minute time frame wins the Grand Prize.) Prizes include: Cash, gift cards, Easter baskets and candy. The Easter Sunday activities begin at 10:30 am.
CANCELED-"Mennonite Barbecue" April 16th, presented by Countyline and Yancey Volunteer Fire Departments. Plans are to re-schedule this fall
Hempstead County Farm Bureau scholarship deadline has been extended to April 17th.
2020 Hempstead County Farm Bureau Dairy Foods Contest application deadline is Friday, April 17th. Email entry to Mindy Lockhart at: mmlockhart99@yahoo.com.
CANCELED-Southwest Arkansas District Livestock Spring Show April 18th in Hope. Anyone that has registered will be receiving a refund
CANCELED-3 Man Scramble April 18-19 at Prescott Country Club.
POSTPONED- 2020 Vision - Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, Hosted by Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, April 16.
CANCELED-Junior Auxiliary of Hope Bunco Bash Thursday, April 23rd at The Venue at Twelve Oaks, 4177 Highway 29 North near Hope.
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.
The Blevins Area-Wide Benefit BBQ for the Arkansas Children's Hospital, set for May 2nd, has been postponed, and will be rescheduled at a later date.
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 HPS and its food services vendor Aramark Food Services have distributed more than 700 breakfast/lunch “grab and go” meals for youth in Hope and Hempstead County since the imposition of the mandatory public schools closure.
The meals are distributed in a “drive through” format at these sites and times:
--MAC Center entrance at Hope High School, 1701 S. Main St., 12-1 p.m.;
--Hope Fair Park, 800 S. Mockingbird Lane, 12:30-1 p.m.;
--Hope Academy of Public Service bus line, 601 W. Sixth St., 12 -1 p.m.;
--Clinton Primary School bus line, 601 Lakeshore Dr.,12-1 p.m.;
--Calvary Baptist Church parking lot, 1301 W. Ave. B, 12-12:30 p.m.;
--Hotrod Barber Shop parking lot, 1301 N. Hazel St.,12:30 – 1 p.m.;
--Fulton-McNab City Park in Fulton, 3630 Hwy. 355, 12 – 12:30 p.m.
Meals will be available Monday through Friday during the closure. Meals will include lunch for each day and breakfast for the following day.
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
The Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives is now closed and their Spring Genealogical Workshop has been cancelled.
The SPRING REVIVAL, originally scheduled for April 5-7, 2020 At Bethel AME Church in Hope is cancelled
POSTPONED-Hempstead County Master Gardeners Planting Seeds of Hope Spring Seminar.
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POSTPONED-Saratoga Tri-County Lions Club Yard Sale Saturday, March 28th.
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CANCELED-Energy Conservation Services Sunday, March 29th at Antioch Baptist Church, 304 Hempstead 37 near Nashville.
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POSTPONED-ROC'n Rendezvous April 2nd will be re-scheduled for a later date TBD.
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POSTPONED-“The Annual Meeting of the Union Cemetery Perpetual Care Association originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4 will be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions and recommendations. The Annual Meeting will be rescheduled once restrictions are lifted.
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CANCELED-The Saturday, May 2 Spring Genealogy Workshop at Washington.
All Brotherhood of Fulton benefit programs have been cancelled for the near future.
CANCELED - Junior Auxiliary of Nevada County Brunch with Bunny. Saturday, April 4th at.Prescott City Park.
Union Cemetery Annual Meeting at Bodcaw on April 4th has been postponed.
CANCELED-Friday, April 3rd singing at Okay Community Baptist Church near Saratoga
CANCELED - Prescott-Nevada County Ministerial Alliance Palm Sunday service April 5. Will; be rescheduled.
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CANCELED - The pesticide training that was scheduled for April 9th in Blevins. For more information, reach out to Hempstead Co. Extension Service 870-777-5771.
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CANCELED - "Spring...A Time to Till" 12th Annual Garden Show & Plant Sale Saturday April 18th at the Central Baptist Church Stokes Center in Prescott
POSTPONED- 2020 Vision - Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, Hosted by Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, April 16
CANCELED-3-Man Scramble April 18-19 at Prescott Country Club.
*CANCELED-All Wednesday night services are canceled at First Presbyterian Church in Hope for the remainder of Lent.
*POSTPONED-27th Annual UAHT Fish Fry April 16th.
CANCELED-Junior Auxiliary of Hope Bunco Bash Thursday, April 23rd at The Venue at Twelve Oaks, 4177 Highway 29 North near Hope.
CANCELED - Four Tops show Saturday, May 2 at Hempstead Hall in Hope. Refunds will be issued within the coming days.
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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.
New Liberty Baptist Church in Emmet will have their monthly singing Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30 pm.
First Baptist Church, Hope, will be open for prayer services every Monday and Friday from 12:05-12:25 in the Sanctuary
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
Application deadline is Friday, April 3rd to apply for the Junior Auxiliary of Hempstead County Scholarship. Applicants must be a high school senior in Hempstead County and pursuing a degree working with children. Contact the school counselor or a JA member for details.
The local gospel group JOY will be at Southside Baptist Church, Highway 29 South in Hope, Sunday,April 5th at. 11:00 am.
Southwest Arkansas District Livestock Spring Show entries are officially open and class and division information is available as well. Entries will close Monday, April 13th. http://www.southwestarkansasdistrictlivestockshow.com/spring.
Garrett Memorial Christian School in Hope Fine Arts Department presents Annie jr. Dessert Theater Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 pm. Tickets purchased at the door are $10 for students and $15 for adults. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The CALL..
Swamp Riders Motorcycle Club and Christian Motorcycle Association will hold a benefit for Tommy Nash Saturday, April 18th at 12:30 pm at the SMRC Clubhouse in Prescott. Live music. Barbecue chicken dinner at 6 pm and a number of games through the afternoon. Tickets also being sold for a firearms drawing
Junior Auxiliary of Hope Bunco Bash Thursday, April 23rd at The Venue at Twelve Oaks, 4177 Highway 29 North near Hope. Join JA for a ladies night out to play Bunco. All money raised goes to support children in Hempstead County. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and Bunco will start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets can be bought from any JA member or at Tailgaters.Tickets include: 3 Rounds of Bunco with 6 games in each round,drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres.
Prescott-Nevada County Ministerial Alliance will host a Community Coffee Tuesday, May 12th from 9:30-11 am at the Nevada County Library in Prescott. For more information, call 870-887-2101
Hempstead County 4-H Lamb & Goat Sale happening Thursday, May 14th at 7 PM at Hope Fair Park. Please contact Stacey Stone (870) 845-9215 for more information
Hope Police Department will observe National Night Out 2019 Tuesday, August 6th from 6-8 pm at Hope Fair Park. Food, fun and entertainment for all ages.Union Baptist Church, 1925 Highway 53 Bodcaw, will have the theme Farm Fresh Faith at their Vacation Bible School July 29-31 from 6:00-8:30 pm. For more information, call 870-703-6987The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee Wednesday, August 28th from 9:30-11 am will be hosted by the Hempstead County Fair at the chamber officeHope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening at the new Hempstead County Library in Hope, Tuesday, August 27, 10:00 am-11:00 amThe Junior Auxiliary of Hope will hold their 57th Annual Spaghetti Supper Tuesday, September 17th from 4:00-7:00 pm, drive-thru only at Hempstead Hall in Hope. Tickets are $8 and available from any JA member. Proceeds go towards scholarships for Hempstead County students.AEDI Task Force Committee meetings Thursday, September 19th from 5-8 pm at Hempstead Hall in Hope. Still not too late to join a committee.Antioch Baptist Church, 799 Highway 332 near Deann, will hold its annual homecoming program Sunday, September 15th at 3:00 pm. Speaker will be Brandon Williamson of Tollette.All Hempstead County 4-H Livestock Show team members are to report to the District Fairgrounds in Hope at 7 pm Monday, September 23. Will work about an hour setting up the Farm Bureau Women's Committee Children's Barnyard. Bring shovels and wheel barrows if you have them. For more information call 870-777-5771 or email srstone@uaex.eduLifeShare Blood Centers will have a blood drive Tuesday, October 29th from 8 am-1 pm at Brentwood Industries, 118 Industrial Park off Highway 29 North in Hope.
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Hope Academy of Public Service will host a Halloween Chamber Coffee Thursday, October 31st from 9-10:30 am at the HAPS Cafeteria. Costumes welcome!
---Town of McNab will hold a public meeting to discuss a city sewage project Thursday, October 17th at 5 pm in the McNab Community CenterFirst Baptist Church, Hope, Family Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 31st, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (Parking Lot/Gym behind church on Main Street). Music, food, candy, games and m
- The city of Hope Public Works will be closed Monday November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. Commercial trash routes will run as normal. As far as residential trash is concerned, Monday's will be picked up Tuesday November 12th and Tuesday's will be picked up Wednesday November 13th. The city of Hope Landfill will be closed November 11th and there will be no rubbish pick up for the week according to Sanitation Superintendent Nathaniel Holyfield.
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The Blevins Elementary School Christmas Program is Thursday, December 12th at 1:30 and 7:00 pm in the cafeteriaThe Oakhaven luminaries will be set up on Saturday December 14th and 21st. Again this year the town will be giving out hot cocoa and cookies.Hope First Assembly of God's Pastor Kenny will lead "Living the Blessed Life" Wednesday nights at 7 pm starting January 8th.The monthly singing at Guernsey Baptist Church, 4284 Hempstead 2, is Friday, January 17th at 6:00 pm. Potluck supper will be served.Relay for Life Team Meeting, hosted by Relay for Life Hempstead County, Wednesday, February 26 at noon at BancorpSouth, upstairs in downtown Hope. Welcome to bring your lunchThe 3rd Annual; Hope in Action Fish Fry & Bake Auction is Thursday, March 5th from 4-7 pm at Hope Fair Park Coliseum, sponsored by Hope Lions Club. $10 donation.DATE CHANGE‼️ Hempstead County 4-H 1st O'Rama Practice Night has been moved to Tuesday, February 18th @ 6 PM at Hope Fair Park Coliseum.
Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee Wednesday, March 25th, 9:30-11 am at the chamber office, 201 South Main Street, hosted by Junior AuxiliaryThe Library at Blevins (Elementary School) is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair March 16-20. The theme is Book Fair Jungle. Hours 8-3 Monday-Wednesday, 8-6:30 Thursday and 8-11 Friday.Saratoga Tri-County Lions Club will hold a yard sale starting at 7 am Saturday, March 28th at the Saratoga Community Building, 1961 Main Saratoga. The club will also be selling smoked chicken plates for $8.The local gospel group JOY will be at Southside Baptist Church, Highway 29 South in Hope, Sunday,April 5th at. 11:00 am.RAINFALLAIR TEMPERATURESOIL TEMPERATURETOTAL3.44AVERAGE FOR MTH30.83AVERAGE FOR MTH54.22222NORMAL4.92NORMAL AVERAGE53.60DEPT. FROM NORM(1.48)DIFFERENCE(22.77)YTD CUMULATING17.00YTD NORMAL13.58+/- NORMAL3.42
*CANCELED-All Wednesday night services are canceled at First Presbyterian Church in Hope for the remainder of Lent.
*POSTPONED-Hempstead County Master Gardeners Planting Seeds of Hope Spring Seminar April 13th.
*POSTPONED-27th Annual UAHT Fish Fry April 16th.
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.
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