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Things To Do
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Batesville
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4th Annual Race For Hope 71
Practice will be Tuesday, Oct 6 at Noon. Check with Chamber for more information at 870.793.2378. The race will be held Oct. 7, 8, and 9 at 6p.m. Championship Night is Oct 10 at 6p.m.
Gardening with Chickens
This Tuesday, Oct. 6, six p.m. class, Ms. Cathy Shonk teaches which herbs and produce will make your chickens happy, how to chicken-proof your garden and the added benefits of patrolling chickens. 870.793.2378
Main Street Batesvilles Farmer’s Market
In accordance with the Arkansas Department of Health’s current guidelines for farmers markets, we WILL BE OPEN in the Pocket Park from 8am to Noon every second and fourth Saturday, Oct 10 and 24. mainstreetbatesville.org.
Heartsaver CPR AED Training
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5p.m., this video-based instructor-led course requires a pre-registration and $69 fee. 870.793.2378
Lyon College-Homecoming and Family Weekend
Friday, Oct. 9 at 8a.m. 870.793.2378
Small Business Counseling (By Appointment Only)
Oct. 15 from 10am through 3pm at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce at 409 Vine Street, Laura Miller 870.972.3517. Free guidance tailored for your startup or existing business.
4 Mile Classic
Oct. 16 at 8a.m. 870.793.2378
Project Support Batesville Area Prayer
Project Support Batesville Area monthly prayer will be October 12, 2020, 5:30 pm at Independence Baptist Association building (548 Central Avenue). We will be praying for our area’s hungry, homeless and addicted. Please join us in praying for our community. For more information, please contact Cherri at 870-569-8181 (The Kitchen Shop) or check out Project Support Batesville Area facebook page.
WRMC Highway to Health Virtual 5k
For the third year, White River Health System is running to support our goal of feeding our area children. Join us this year for our first Virtual 5K! During this pandemic, local food pantries are seeing increasing numbers of families in need. Food insecurity is a major issue for kids today. At least 60-75% of kids in our area schools are on free or reduced lunches. Your registration fee and money from sponsors will be divided and given to local school districts to fill their food pantries. Every Virtual participant will receive a swag bag! We will hold a drive-thru packet pick up at WRHS Foundation. If you do not live in the area, we will happily mail your swag to you! Register
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before 10/12 to guarantee a swag bag! Swag bags will include a finisher medal, race hoodie, and other goodies from local businesses. Adult race hoodie in two colors, kids race hoodie is solid red with race logo. Swag bag pickup will be October 22nd from 11am-7pm and October 23rd from 8am. 870.793.2378 The actual race will be Oct. 24 at 4pm, start and finish at the White River Medical Center on Harrison St., Batesville, AR.
Straw Bale Gardening
Learn Straw Bale Gardening with Cathy Shonk, learn the method and benefits! Oct. 22 at 6pm. 870.793.2378
38th Annual Bean Festival & Championship Outhouse Race
Beginning in 2020 the Festival dates will change to the fourth weekend in October every year. Beans and cornbread, music, dancing on Courthouse Square, handmade crafts and outrageous outhouse races. The dinner bell will ring at noon and the “Bean Fest Cooking Champion” will be crowned. Outhouse Races will follow dinner. There will be a talent show Saturday. 870.793.2378
The Big ‘EN
Oct. 23 & 24 at 6pm. 870.793.2378
Artoberfest
Oct. 24 at 10am. 870.793.2378 Melbourne www.mymelbournearkansas.com. Mountain View
Arkansas Craft School
If you are able, please consider donating to an arts organization, like the ACS, and invest in the future of the arts in Arkansas. If you are not a member of the ACS family, join us. Already a member, you are greatly appreciated. Why not consider increasing your membership level or donating? Please check out the ACS website for membership information or join our email list for the latest schedules at www.arkansascraftschool.org. Now is the time to support your favorite arts and cultural organizations, like the Arkansas Craft School. Thank you for being part of our creative family. Questions can be directed to arkcraftschool@gmail.com. Newport www.facebook.com/newportarchamber
ASU-Newport Movies in the Park
ASU-Newport Movies in the Park Featuring the Addams Family will be Saturday, October 3, located at the Front Street Park. The movie begins at dusk and admission is FREE! Be sure to bring your lawn chair or blanket.
Monster Family Nights
Monster Family Nights returns on Tuesday, October 6, with Arkansas Circus Acts located at the Terry Scoggins Memorial Stage. Present will be an aerialist, LED hula hooper and ground acrobatics. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. and FREE!
The Karla Case Band
The Karla Case Band will be rocking the Terry Scoggins Memorial Stage on Saturday, October 10, beginning at 7:00 p.m. They play a wide variety of modern and classic rock, pop, dance and even a bit of country.
The Artist in U
The Artist in U Mommy & Me Art Class with artist Amy Morris will be Tuesday, October 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. While the class is free and all supplies provided, space is limited. To register call Christel (870)523-1009 and reserve your spot.
Harris Foundation Golf Tournament
The First Annual Harris Foundation Golf Tournament will be Friday, October 16, starting at 1:00 p.m. located at the Newport Country Club. The tournament will be a 4-Person Scramble with lots of chances to win prizes, enjoy a beautiful day of golf, and support a great local cause! $300 Registration for a 4-Person Team. Social distancing measures will be in place for all participants, and lunch will be provided. Contact 870-512-8565 or sheridan.chadwell@gmail.com for more information.
Foster Recruitment Team Meeting.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services invites everyone to come together to share ideas and resources to help recruit more foster parents. For more information call Brandy Jones (870) 217-1072 or email brandy.jones@dhs.arkansas. gov.
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