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* all phone numbers are area code 479, unless otherwise noted
Now Until Aug 15th
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Crawford and Sebastian counties is accepting scholarship applications for the 2010 fall semester. To find out about the requirements, call 434-6171. Deadline is August 15th.
Alzheimer's Association Forming New Support Group
The Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma and Arkansas Chapter is recruiting participants for a Younger-Onset Support Group in the Ft. Smith area. If you know of someone that would like to join, call 783-2022.
July 2010
July 25-28: VBS at New Covenant Int'l Christian Center
New Covenant International Christian Center, 4400 North N Street in Ft. Smith, is having Vacation Bible School July 25th-28th from 5:30-8pm. For information, call 782-7567.
July 26-30: Camp Many Mountains
Camp Many Mountains is July 26th-30th for school-age children with disabilities and their siblings. Registration is underway. Limited scholarship assistance is available. For information, call 452-8213.
July 29: Kingdom Reflectors' Fundraiser at CiCi's
Kingdom Reflectors Youth from Inner circle Ministries Apostolic Center in Ft. Smith is having a fundraiser Thursday, July 29th from 5-8pm ar CiCi's Pizza on Rogers. The group is raising money for their trip to The Ramp in Hamilton, Alabama. for information, call 242-1192.
July 30: Clearinghouse Fundraiser at The Outback
The Outback Steakhouse on Rogers Avenue in Ft. Smith is offering meals for 20 dollars July 30th from 4-7pm. Proceeds benefit the Community Services Clearinghouse. For information call 782-5074.
July 31: Rivertown Raft Race
The Fort Smith Jaycees are sponsoring a homemade human powered river raft race that starts July 31st, 11am, in Arkoma at the city park off Highway 9A. It will benefit local charities, and there will be a 500 dollar prize for the winner. For details, visit fortsmithjaycees.com
July 31: Grace Fellowship Back-To-School Shop-For-Free
Grace Fellowship, at the highway 45/71 intersection, invites you to their 2nd Annual Back to School, Shop For Free Day, Saturday, July 31st, from 8am-noon. They'll have clothes and shoes for all ages and household items. For information, call Brenda at 629-2317.
August 2010
August 1-8: World Conference Campmeeting
Christ For the World International, 4510 Towson Avenue, invites you to the World Conference Campmeeting August 1st-8th with Bobby and Teresa Hogan, Isaiah Thompson, Bennie Baker, and many others. For information, call 649-5970.
August 2: Gospel Music Talent Search Entry Deadline
Baker family Productions is hosting a Gospel Music Talent Search for a TV Series. It'll be held August 7th at 1pm at the Eagles Ballroom on South 66th Street in Ft. Smith. Entry deadline is August 2nd. For information, call 719-7853.
August 2: Barling Guns and Hoses Blood Drive
United Blood Services is hosting the Barling Guns and Hoses Blood Drive Monday, August 2nd from Noon until 6pm, at CV's in Barling. For information, call 652-2362.
August 3:Greenwood Guns and Hoses Blood Drive and National Night Out
United Blood Services is hosting the Greenwood Guns and Hoses Blood Drive Tuesday, August 3rd from 1:45 until 6pm in conjunction with National Night Out. Call Connie to make an appointment at 652-2362 or visit bloodhero.org
August 7: Grocery Giveaway
Van Buren Full Gospel Church, 3330 Highway 59 North, is having a Grocery giveaway Saturday, August 7th, from 5pm-7pm. Please bring proof of income and residency. for information, call 474-4782.
August 9: FAITH Homeschool Group Open House
FAITH Homeschool Group is having an Open House August 9th from 6-8pm in the Ft. Smith Library's Community Room on Rogers Avenue. For information, call Lora at 632-2080.
August 18: Colossians Precept Bible Study
Alma First Baptist Church, 211 Mountain Grove Road,
is beginning a Colossians Precept Bible Study August, 18th, at 9am. For information, call 632-2020.
VARIOUS
Regional • National • International
REGIONAL
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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