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MAY 2008
May
17 : Vaccination Clinic
Dr. Mark Sharp fo Greenwood South County Animal Hospital will provide a vaccination clinic for pets, May 17 at Central City Hall from 2-4pm. City Hall is located at 1101 Hwy 255 in Central City, AR. Rabies vaccinations as well as flea and tick preventives and other shots will be offered for a small fee. For more info call 452-6680
May
17 : Fort Smith Public Library
Its Super Saturday Storytime at the Fort Smith Library, May 17 at 2pm. Special guest readers from the Fire Dept. will also be sharing details about their exciting jobs! Storytime is held at the main branch, 3201 Rogers Ave. For more info please call 783-0229 or log onto www.fortsmithlibrary.org
May
17 : Fort Smith Historic Site
The FSM National Historic Site is holding a free living history program about the Deputy Marshals of Fort Smith, Saturday, May 17. For more information call 783-3961
May
17-18 : 2008 Air National Guard Air Show
Come support the troops during Armed Forces Weekend at the 2008 Fort Smith Air Show, May 17 & 18. Aerial acrobatics will include five military demonstrations with the US Air Force Thunderbirds and the Army Golden Knights parachuting team, as well as Fort Smith's own 188th Fighter Wing Flying Razorbacks. Admissions is free and free shuttle service is available. For more info visit www.fortsmithairshow.org or call 479-573-5221
May 20 - July 21 : Wesley United Methodist/Pulliam Cognitive Education and Research
Wesley United Methodist Church in partneship with Pulliam Cognitive Education and Research is hosting three different events for educators and families to learn useful and effective techniques for helping and stimulating autistic children in their homes, schools and daycare centers. To learn more about "Playtime in the Kitchen", "Jamboree" and "Doodles Away" please contact Dr. Angel Pulliam at 783-GROW. Reservations are appreciated and there is a $5.00 fee.
May 22-June 26 : Fort Smith Parks and Recreation/Summer Concert Series
Head out to the River Park Amphitheater this summer for some great musical entertainment. Its the Summer Concert Series every Thursday night at 8pm. These free concerts are open to the public. To find a list of bands and nights, just go to www.fortsmithparks.com
May
24 : Wesley United Methodist Church
Wesley United Methodist Church at 2200 Phoenix Ave is holding a Rummage Sale May 23 & 24 from 7am - 2pm, as well as a Pancake Breakfast on the 24th from 7am -10:30am.. $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids under 12. For more info please call 646-9702
May
25 : Eastside Baptist Church
East Side Baptist is hosting the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, Sunday, May 25 at 6:30pm. The group has won eight Grammy's as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. This is Southern Gospel at its best. Don't miss this free concert event at Eastside Baptist, 2710 Massard Rd. For more information, please call 452-1481
May 26 : Memorial Day
May
29: Fort Smith Public Library
The Fort Smith Library will hold a "Genealogy for Beginners" workshop on Thursday, May 29th at 6pm. Class members will learn the basics of genealogy and how to research family tree information. This workshop is FREE, but space is limited. Please register in advance by calling 783-0229 or visit www.fortsmithlibrary.org
May
30: Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts
Cub Scout Pack 216 will be having their advancement ceremony on May 31 from 2pm - 8pm at Mr. Pepper's Ranch on Hwy 282. This is to recognize the scouts for their hard work as they move up in rank to Boy Scout. Everyone is welcome to come out and have good time, with fun and games, hot dogs and hamburgers. For more info call George Davis at 479-462-5379
May
30: Community Services Clearinghouse
The Clearinghouse of FSM will be serving lunch at ABF on Friday, May 30. This is an annual event to raise funds for the "Meals for Kids" program. If you'd like to volunteer to serve at ABF, please call Sue at 782-5074
May
31: Fort Smith Public Library
The Fort Smith Library will hold a Kickoff Party for the Teen Summer Reading Program, Saturday, May 31 at 2pm at the Main Branch, 3201 Rogers Ave. Area teens are invited to start their summer off with refreshments, book reviews and info about the summer reading program. For more info please visit www.fortsmithlibrary.org
Ongoing thru September 1: United Blood Services
United Blood Services of Fort Smith needs blood donations and they are holding several blood drives throughout the summer months into fall. Please log onto www.bloodhero.org to find all the locations and dates. Its fast, painless and rewarding. Help save a life today. Call 452-5880 for more info or to schedule an appointment.
May 31- June 1: Young Actor's Guild
The Young Actors Guild will present "Charlotte's Web" at the University of Arkansa -Fort Smith, Breedlove Auditorium, Saturday May 31 at 7pm. As well as Sunday, June 1 at 2pm. Tickets are $15. For more information please call 788-7300
May 31 : N Touch/Hands in Christ Ministry
The Hands in Christ Deaf Ministry Revival Youth Concert is coming to Lavaca, Saturday, May 31. Hear, see and feel the music from 7-9pm at the H2O Youth Building, Main Street Lavaca. For more information please visit www.firstlavaca.com or call 674-3134
Ongoing through the summer : Clearinghouse Food Pantry
The Emergency Food Pantry at Community Services Clearinghouse helps families and individuals facing situations beyond their control. They presently fee over 500 people a month! Fresh items, such as onions and tomatoes, are scarce and would be a welcome addition to summer diet. They invite anyone with a backyard garden to consider donating surplus fruits and veggies to the pantry. Donations can be dropped off at 4420 Wheeler Ave. in Fort Smith. For more information please call 782-5074
JUNE 2008
June 1 : Baker Family Productions
Arkansas, you got talent? Join the Christian Music Talent Search in Hackett, AR, June 24. This competition is open to anyone age 12-20. The deadline to enter is JUNE 1 and there is a $25 entry fee. To find out more please call 471-3037 or 719-7853
June 2 : Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 72 will begin their summer program June 2. Activities include swimming and fishing, and they are looking for new recruits. So come enjoy the games and fun. For more info please contact Craig Henderson at 479-462-4736
Through June 5 : Mercy Hospice
Classes For Volunteers
Mercy Hospice will hold classes for new Hospice Volunteers starting Thursday
April 17 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at The Cancer Support House, 3324 South M
Street in Fort Smith. Classes run through June 5. For more info call 314-1156.
June 7 : Alzheimer's Association
Help the Alzheimer's Association put an end to Alzheimer's by participating in the Memory Walk at Ben Geren Park in Fort Smith, Saturday June 7. Registration begins at 7:30am with the walk beginning at 9am. There will be plenty of activities for the family, plus a "top dog" competition. Be a champion today in the fight against Alzheimer's. Join the Fort Smith Memory Walk. For more information call 783-2022 or go to www.alz.org
June 7 : Christian Singles
Christian Singles Night Out will be Saturday, June 7 at 6pm at the Fort Smith Activity Center, 2700 Cavanaugh Rd. This is a dress casual event with a $5.00 cover charge and you must bring a food dish. To make your reservation please call 784-4300
June 9 : Eastside Baptist Church
East Side Baptist announces the start of Vacation Bible School, "Outriggers Island", where kids will learn to know, speak, and live God's truth. This tropical adventure will develop the stability they need to become unshakeable in a world of shifting sands. Vacation Bible School runs June 9-13, from 9am to noon. And its for ages 4years to 6th Grade. For more information call 452-1481 or go online to www.eastsidebc.org
June 14 : Flag Day
June 15 : Father's Day
JULY 2008
July 24-27 : Van Buren High
School Reunion
The Van Buren High School Class of 1968 has scheduled their 40th reunion
for July 24-27. Anyone interested in attending or knowing whereabouts of other
classmates should contact Janie Johnson Christy at 479-652-4599 or janie.christy@yahoo.com.
July 4 : Independence Day
July through August
Lake Dardanelle State Park is holding its Annual Day Camps for kids ages 8-12 throughout July and August. The camp activities include Kayaking, art projects, guest speakers and much more! Lunch and supplies are provided in the $65 registration fee. Space is limited for the "Aquatic Adventures", "Voyage Through Time" and "Bird Bonanza" camps so call today to reserve a spot for your child 479-967-5516
AUGUST 2008
August 5 : Greenwood Police Department
The Greenwood Police Dept. is making plans for its 5th
annual National Night Out on the Town Square, August 5 from 6
to 9pm. This a time for law enforcement and citizens to come
together to support crime prevention. The department is also
offering free motion security lights until July 1st. To find
out more call 996-4119.
SEPTEMBER 2008
September 1 : Labor Day
September 7 : Grandparent's Day
September 11 : Patriot Day
September 22 : Fall Begins
OCTOBER 2008
October 13 : Columbus Day
NOVEMBER 2008
November 4 : Daylight Savings Time
Ends (Set your clocks back on hour.)
November 11 : Veterans Day
November 27 : Thanksgiving Day
DECEMBER 2008
December 25 : Christmas Day
JANUARY 2009
January 1 : New Year's Day
January 21 : Martin Luther King Jr
Day
FEBRUARY 2009
February 14 : Valentine's Day
February 16 : President's
Day
VARIOUS
Regional • National • International
REGIONAL
Storm Victims
If you have been affected by severe weather and need help to patch windows or roofs, you may contact Concord Baptist Association at 646-2100 and they will schedule a disaster relief team to come assist you. Chainsaw teams can also be scheduled for those with fallen trees or limbs. Also, please be aware of con artists who will promise to do work and not follow through. To find out whether or not a contractor has a state license, contact the Contractor's Licensing Board at 501-372-4661
The Community Rescue Mission
The Community Rescue Mission operates 7 days a week: there is no "closed" sign or downtime. They serve the River Valley daily. Last year alone, they served over 10,000 meals! The Mission is a place where no one will be hungry or without shelter. Reaching out to men, women and children, the residents hear the message of faith, hope and charity. If you would like to help out or learn more, please call 782-1443 or visit www.crmfs.org
Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council
The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council is currently in the middle of a campaign to help women over 65 maintain good health through its "Strong Women" initiative. With programs such as "reshape yourself" and "staying healthy by staying fit". All five organizations are now accepting new members. To find out more call 484-7737 or visit online at www.arextensionhomemakers.org
Arkansas State Highway and Transportion Dept
The 2008 Arkansas State Highway Map is now available from the state highway dept. The maps may be obtained, at not charge, at any Highway Dept. District Headquarters and all Arkansas Welcome Centers. You may also request a map by phone, 501-569-2444, or online at www.arkansashighways.com
Membership
Drive By The Friends Of The Alma Public Library
The Friends of the Alma Public Library have launched their 2008 Membership Drive.
The funds will be used for painting and a new front awning.
For more info call 479-632-4140.
Donate
Your Used Bikes For Kids
If you have an old bike that you would like to donate to
someone, The St. Paul Bike Mission Ministry will pick it
up and repair it and give it to a young person. The Bikes
will be given to churches, charities and needy children.
For more info call 479-420-4350
The
Regeneration Church Opens Coffee House
The Regeneration Church at 2807 McKinney in Fort Smith
has opened a Coffee House and will have concerts the first
and third Saturdays of each month at 6:30 pm. For more
info call 479-414-6646.
Community
Rescue Mission Seeking Gifts and Donations
The Community Rescue Mission at 310 North "F" Street
helps thousands of people each year with shelter, meals and
finding jobs. Your gift of supplies or money to the Rescue
Mission can help them continue blessing the homeless in our
area. Call 782-1443.
See
A Street Light Out in Fort Smith? Call The Fort Smith Street
Department
In the Fort Smith area if you see a street light not burning,
you are encouraged to report the outage to the Fort Smith
Street Department by calling 784-2360.
Youth
Emerging Leaders Of The Greater Fort Smith Region
The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce announces the
creation of YOUNG EMERGING LEADERS OF THE GREATER FORT SMITH
REGION. “YEL” Fort Smith is designed
to connect young leaders to enhance professional development, community involvement,
and promote an overall investment in the Greater Fort Smith Region. If you would
like more information, call Travis Stephens at 478-4342.
Free
Budget Counseling
Consumer Credit Counseling Service has provided free budget
counseling to individuals and families in Arkansas since
1983. You can call CCCS today at 1-800-255-2227 or visit
their web site at www.helpingfamilies.org.
CASA
Volunteers Needed
You can be the difference for an abused or neglected child
by being a CASA volunteer. To find out more about Court
Appointed Special Advocates, call 785-4031.
Community
Services Clearinghouse Needs Volunteers
The Community Services Clearinghouse needs volunteer assistance
in order to provide services to a seven county area. Currently
they have volunteer shifts available in the food pantry,
and also welcome help at other events. Please call Sue
if you can help. 782-5074.
Community
Services Clearinghouse Needs Cash and Food Donations
Community Services Clearinghouse served more than 25,000 last year, and to
do that and more this year, they need our help. If you’d like to give
a cash or food contribution, call 782-5074.
Community
Services Clearinghouse New Web Address and Phone Line
The Community Services Clearinghouse has a new web address
and dedicated phone line that will make it easier for people
to contact them to receive assistance. The new number is
649-INFO, that’s 649-4636. The web address is www.informationandreferralfortsmith.com.
Circle of Friends
Single Adults Ministry
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS is
the Christian Single Adult ministry of the Muldrow First Assembly
of God Church. They meet each Friday at 6:30 pm. For more information,
please contact the church at 918-427-4091.
Adopt A Pet
The Sebastian County Humane Society encourages you to adopt
or sponsor the adoption of a pet. You can sponsor a homeless
pet as a memorial gift for a person, or for a birthday or anniversary.
For more information, call 783-4395.
Help for Survivors
of Sexual Assault
Survivors of sexual assault
may feel alone, but they are not on their own. To find out
more call the Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault at
1-888-274-7472.
Fort Smith Women's
Job Corps
The Fort Smith Christian
Women’s Job Corps at 300 South 11th Street is a non-profit,
inter-denominational organization that aids and provides women
in need to move from dependency to self-sufficiency. For more
information call 479-353-7001.
Join Youth With
A Mission
Youth With A Mission
is an international ministry from many denominations serving
worldwide since 1960. If you are interested in mission work
and want to find out more, log onto youthwithamission.org.
Fort Smith Adult
Education Center
For more than thirty
five years the Fort Smith Adult Education Center has been helping
adults in reviewing basic skills, GED preparation, English
as a second Language and workplace skills. Classes are free
and the Center is open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The Adult Education
center is located at the corner of Rogers Avenue and 20th Street.
For more information call 785-1232.
Give Blood For
Our Military
America’s Blood
Centers have announced an agreement with the U.S. Department
of Defense to supplement the military’s blood supply
during wartime. To make an appointment to donate blood, please
call United Blood Services at 452-5880.
Christian Singles
Night Out
Singles Night Out for
Christian singles takes place the first Tuesday night of each
month. For more information call 784-4300.
Daystar Riders
of CMA Monthly Meetings
The Daystar Riders of
the Christian Motorcyclist Association will hold their monthly
meetings the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Western
Sizzlin on Towson Avenue. For more information contact Danny
Hill at 918-427-6761.
Peachtree Hospice
of Oklahoma Needing Volunteers
Peachtree Hospice of
Eastern Oklahoma is in need of dedicated volunteers to assist
terminally ill patients and their families. For more information
call 918-647-7008 or toll free at 877-246-7742.
Tears of Hope
Support Group
Tears of Hope Support
Group helps people dealing with the heartbreak of losing a
baby. First and third Thursdays, Eastside Baptist Church, 2710
Massard Road. 452-1481.
Free Pediatric
Clinic
Fianna Hill Baptist Church
is offering a free pediatric clinic for children through age
12. The clinic is open Thursday nights at 6:00 at 10300 Jenny
Lind in Fort Smith. Call 646-3452.
NATIONAL
United Healthcare Children's Foundation
Did you know that there are new Grants available for families struggling with child health related expenses? United Healthcare Children's Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Grant program now. The grants are available to help children who need critical health care treatment, services or equipment not covered by their parents' health benefit plans. For eligibility guidelines or to apply go to www.uhccf.org
Foster Parenting
You can make a difference
in a child's life by becoming a foster parent. For more information
call 1-888-781-0808.
INTERNATIONAL
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