Things To Do

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Batesville

Giving Tuesday

White River Health System Foundation is raising funds on December 1st, Giving Tuesday, to benefit 3D Mammography at White River Medical Center. There will be a variety of ways to doante to the WRHS Foundation, such as visiting the WRHS Foundation Office at 1989 Harrison Street, calling (870) 262-1834, or going to secure.qgiv.com/for/f5bi5t for online donations. secure.qgiv.com/for/f5bi5t Contact: Michele Wood (870) 262-1834.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

Basic Life Support certification course provides healthcare providers and public safety professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. $49, must Pre-Register for this Dec. 3, 5pm thru 9pm class at UACCB in Nursing Allied Health room 930. Katrina Stevens, 870.612.2082, communityed@uaccb.edu.

Old-Fashioned Christmas

Main Street Batesville’s Old-Fashioned Christmas will take place on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5. The event will include a Winter Market, live music, carolers, pop-up shops, kid activities and much more. Stay tuned for more details! www.facebook.com/events/989679024862134.

Contact: Main Street Batesville (844) 462-4482 mainstreetbatesville@gmail.com.

Batesville Christmas Parade

The Date for the Christmas Parade has been set for Sat, Dec 5 on Main Street. Line up begins at 4pm with the kickoff at 6pm. All floats will need to register in advance to receive a number in order to be judged. No one else needs to register. There is a possibility that the Parade could be canceled due to CDC guidelines concerning social distancing. Renee Martin at drmartin72501@gmail.com.

White River Winter Wonderland 3K & Fun Run Race

Join Batesville Montessori for the 3rd Annual White River Winter Wonderland 3K & Fun Run through “The Christmas Capital of Arkansas” display of lights! This race is for runners and walkers of all ages. Whether you’re a competitive runner, enjoy walking, or you just want an evening out with your family and friends, this event is for you! The starting and finishing line will be in the lower parking lot of Batesville’s Community Center. For those choosing to compete, this will be a timed run/walk. Prizes for Runners - Men & Women’s categories - Ages 12 and older 1st Prize: $100 gift card to Natural State Running 2nd Prize: A round of golf at the Municipal Golf Course including riding cart, pull cart, and golf club rental 3rd Prize: $25 gift card to Coltons Prize for Walkers - Men & Women’s categories - All ages included 1st Prize: One month membership at the Batesville Community Center & Aquatics Pre-registration through November 20th. - $25.00 ages 12 & older - $15.00 ages 4-11 - FREE children 3 & under Registration after November 20th. - $30.00 ages 12 & older - $20.00 ages 4-11 - FREE children 3 & under *All participants who preregister will receive their shirt on the day of the race. Those who register after November 20th will receive a shirt but it will not be available by race day. https://www.raceentry. com/white-river-winter-wonderland-3k-and-fun-run/race-inf ormation?fbclid=IwAR1PQR8y0J44QodH3TgdaX9sLLQ0JW EQnmpk7m0MOGX82KSDRRyLwjVbSek. Natalie Emerson 501.993.4203.

White River Wonderland

Now through Mon, Jan 4 at Noon in Batesville’s Riverside Park. Johnny Abbot, 870-698-2427, land@cityofbatesville. com.

Girls Night Out

Join us at the Old Town Mall Dec 11 until 8pm for a night out of shopping. We will have refreshments, sales and door prizes. Come Shop with us and then enjoy a walk downtown to see all the Christmas Lights. Would make a great date night! https://www.facebook.com/events/805286270206865. Jessica Bishop 870.698.0059 dustinjesica@yahoo.com. 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