Silver Tea
Passionate hikers
St. James gives back
HI group hikes at Passion Play Page 6
Photos on Page 7
Visit us online: www.lovelycitizen.com VOLUME 20 NUMBER 27
TOPNEWS n Update to
salary schedule School board OKs raise for substitutes, drivers Page 2
n St. James
hosts Silver Tea Event benefits A Cup of Love Ministry Page 3
n Robert’s
Rules of Order
Civic leaders learn procedure at workshop Page 4
n Rebuilding
the program
Lady Highlanders get 4th consecutive win Page 5
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER DECEMBER 13, 2018
Council considers ordinance to collect expenditures for cleanup By Samantha Jones
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Council is looking to change the way the city handles private property repairs and cleanup. On Monday night, the council considered a proposed ordinance allowing the city to collect money for cleaning up private property areas that need it. The proposed ordinance says the city may file a lien against the property to do the work, requiring a public hearing where the cost of the work would be determined.
The cost would include a 10 percent penalty for collection in accordance with the Arkansas Municipal Code, the proposed ordinance says, and would be placed on the tax books as delinquent taxes and collected accordingly. Mayor Butch Berry said the proposed ordinance would help the city when property owners aren’t taking care of obviously deteriorating structures. “We had one instance where … one of the buildings in the historic district was needing a roof badly,” Berry said. “It was out-of-state landlords in a trust. We couldn’t get them to do anything. It
was a historic, significant structure.” Alderman Tom Buford asked if the proposed ordinance would cover sidewalk repairs, and Berry said it would. Buford suggested adding the sidewalk ordinance into the proposed ordinance to cover all the bases. City attorney Tim Weaver said he could add a section saying the proposed ordinance is applicable to all city code. “I like what the attorney said about tying it to the entire code,” alderman Terry McClung said. “I would rather it be tied in and cover the code as an aggregate.” See Council, page 10
Ozarks Chorale Photo by David Bell With the Christmas tree lights twinkling in the background Ozarks Chorale director Beth Withey conducts a number at the holiday concert Saturday at the Auditorium.
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Eureka Springs School Board vice president Al Larson (left) accepts a donation from Jim Nelson on behalf of the school district at Monday’s meeting. Nelson gave each Eureka Springs School District staff member a $25 gift certificate to use at his store from now until January.
ES board approves salary schedule update By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs School Board voted Monday to approve an update to the miscellaneous duties salary schedule. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the update will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019, and will raise the bus driver training rate from $8.50 per hour to $9.25 per hour, the substitute rate from $65 per day to $70 per day and the long-term substitute for certified staff rate from $102 per day to $120 per day. Board treasurer Pam McGarrah presented the financial reports, saying the Eureka Springs School District has a bank balance of $8,589,000, a total fund balance of $8,595,000 and a legal fund balance of $1,603,000. The board voted
to approve the financial reports. Pruitt announced that Jim Nelson, owner of Nelson’s in downtown Eureka Springs, has made a donation of a $25 gift certificate to each employee of the Eureka Springs School District. “He gave them each a $25 gift certificate to be used in his store to purchase anything from now up until January,” Pruitt said. “That’s a really nice Christmas donation that he makes to our staff, and we appreciate that.” “Thank you, Nelson’s,” said board vice president Al Larson. The board also voted to hire Tina Elliott as a speech paraprofessional. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in the administration building.
Dec. 3 12:14 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle, but it was gone on arrival. 12:30 p.m. — An officer responded for an accident report. 12:36 p.m. — Carroll County Dispatch requested an officer to respond for a one-vehicle accident with no injuries. An officer responded and took a report. 9:40 p.m. — A caller advised her vehicle had been broken into around 7:40 p.m. She advised that a manager reviewed security video. An officer responded for a report. 10:50 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area restaurant. All was secure. Dec. 5 10:29 a.m. — The owner of a local motel requested an officer for a theft report. An officer responded and took a report. 10:57 a.m. — An employee from a local nursing facility requested an officer to respond for a resident who possibly assaulted another resident. An officer responded. The report was unfounded. 4:17 p.m. — An officer conducted a
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welfare check. All was well. 6:12 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at a local business. The officer advised that subjects inside accidentally set it off. The alarm was reset. 9:20 p.m. — An officer spoke to a female subject in reference to her estranged husband harassing her. No report was filed. Dec. 6 3:48 p.m. — A caller advised of a two-vehicle accident in front of their business. Officers and EMS responded. A report was taken. 7:39 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a possible controlled burn that looked like it may not be controlled. 11:35 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area restaurant. The building was secure. Dec. 7 9:39 a.m. — A caller requested an officer for a follow-up report at a local nursing facility. An officer responded and took a report. Dec. 8 9:18 p.m. — An officer arrested a subject at a traffic stop for driving on a suspended driver’s license.
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Silver Tea benefits A Cup of Love Ministry By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The ladies of St. James Episcopal Church sipped tea for a good cause at the 52nd annual Silver Tea on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Crescent Hotel. This year, all proceeds from the event went to A Cup of Love Ministry. David Vanselow, a member of St. James, reported Monday that 350-400 people attended the tea, raising more than $4,000 for A Cup of Love. Kathy McCoy, chairwoman of this year’s tea, said she was happy to donate so much money to the ministry. “A Cup of Love is trying to raise money for the down payment to buy their building,” McCoy said. “This is huge for them, because they need to do that as soon as possible. If anyone in the community wants to take a part in that, they’d certainly like having people help with A Cup of Love.” Chuck and Pattie Jarrett, who run A Cup of Love, said they are hoping to open an overnight shelter in the building where they provide several kinds of soup and desserts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The ministry opens its food bank from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays, and anyone can get food on that day. Pattie said the ministry is close to raising the money for the down payment. “We are halfway there,” she said. “We have $15,000, and if we get another $15,000, we’ll be able to get started. That’s our goal.” McCoy said the ladies of St. James vote on which nonprofit the tea will benefit each year. A Cup of Love was chosen this year, McCoy said, because of its mission. “They’re such a help to the community,” McCoy said. “The thing I love most is the fact that we’ve always had
Photo by David Bell / Lovely County Citizen
Frances DaVilla (left) and Rev. Betsy Porter keep the table full of goodies at St. James Episcopal Church’s 52nd annual Silver Tea on Thursday, Dec. 6.
such wonderful people to do this for.” Co-chair Karen Pryor agreed. “They help with the homeless. They are feeding people. They are giving them a place for refuge,” Pryor said. “If you’re not going to feed people and clothe people and house people, what’s the point?” Rev. David Angus said he’s honored to help A Cup of Love. “A Cup of Love Ministry is helping to restore the dignity of God in all the people they are able to serve,” Angus said. “They are helping to do all kinds of unique things to feed and care for people in the community. They’re local, and they help people get their feet on the ground.” The Jarretts said they are grateful to St. James for helping out, saying the community has been so supportive over the past few years. “We are amazed,” Chuck said. “We are just so thankful they decided to give it to us.” “It’s unbelievable,” Pattie said. “We’re still kind of in shock.”
Aside from money, Pattie said, A Cup of Love is accepting clothing and bedding donations. Pattie said the ministry needs a little bit of everything for the new shelter, including coats, jackets, blankets, sheets, pillows and cots. McCoy encouraged the community to keep helping the ministry. “Our homeless population needs them year-round,” McCoy said. “Every day at A Cup of Love, ECHO and Flint Street, there are wonderful volunteer opportunities. If you have a little extra time or extra money, they can always use your help, and they welcome it.” McCoy thanked everyone who helped make the tea possible, saying Amy Redman donated decor and the Crescent provided the space. “I have pages of volunteers to thank,” McCoy said. “It means so much that we’re not only having a wonderful day together opening up the Christmas season, but we are doing something that’s going to help people we haven’t even met yet.”
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Local remedies
What can be done naturally for a cold with congestion when you’re winter-bound and unable to get to your herbal store? Here are three difJim Fain ferent old Granny remedies you can make at home that have much value. These come from Eureka residents. First: Finely dice or food process a large, strong yellow onion and place in a small narrow bowl or teacup. Sprinkle regular sugar on top and press down firmly. In a few hours, press a tablespoon open side up on top of the mash collecting the juice. Use as a decongestant and cough syrup. Some people add fresh garlic and/or fresh horseradish. Second: Honey, lemon and a shot of brandy or whiskey (some add ginger). This is like a natural Nyquil. Remember in this remedy the alcohol is a medicine. Third: Piping hot homemade chicken soup. Beyond the love factor, it really does help. During the last winter storm I asked people online what favorite or family remedy do you make and use? The responses were really interesting, useful and some funny. Piping hot Jewish penicillin A.K.A. chicken soup, was popular along with other hunger-prompting foods. Two that I thought were particularly delectable said homemade lentil soup with lots of garlic and then blackened chicken with lots of black and cayenne pepper. We have some spicy people in Eureka, apparently. Drinks mentioned were warming and soothing if not downright top-shelf. The one which was alcohol-free was ginger tea made with real ginger root, lemon and local honey. This is to be sipped piping hot. Several suggestions included top-shelf liquor such as Maker’s Mark bourbon with honey (I guess if you’re sick you may as well go topnotch). One of the funny comments was that if you were out of brandy or bourbon just swap over to tequila — at a certain point you won’t care. On a more sensual side, the hot bath with epsom salt with a few drops of tea tree oil added sounded great. Of course you must add glycerine for the skin and then soak your ailment away. I liked this suggestion and wondered if one of the hot toddies sipped while soaking would be too much — no, too much isn’t possible. Finally, to improve breathing a touch of peppermint oil under each nostril (BAM). Of course, I still suggest monolaurin at the earliest sign of colds or flu so be sure to keep a bottle in hand. I just love our Eureka family: what a great way to while away winter-bound hours.
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ES civic leaders get advice on parliamentary procedure By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Local civic leaders filled the Eureka Springs City Auditorium on Tuesday, Dec. 4, for a workshop on Robert’s Rules of Order. City council member Bob Thomas, who called for the workshop earlier this year, introduced featured speaker Stacey McCullough. McCullough is the director of community and economic development for the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Thomas said, and she’s held many programs on leadership over the years. McCullough kicked off the presentation by asking the audience how comfortable they are with parliamentary procedure, saying she wanted to know what problems they have at regular meetings. City council member Mickey Schneider said she doesn’t like not being able to talk across the table. “The difficult part is in regards to when you have to be called on,” Schneider said. “If you’re responding to a comment someone just made, you might not be called on until four or five people later. That’s the difficulty of talking across the table.” CAPC finance director Rick Bright said he has trouble when everyone talks at once, and Thomas said he’s uncomfortable with the lack of respect for
everyone’s opinions and input. McCullough said it would be impossible to address those concerns without taking basic information in mind first. There are different kinds of meetings, she said, including regular meetings, special meetings, public hearings and work sessions. “Parliamentary procedure will primarily be used during those regular and special meetings,” McCullough said. “That’s typically when you’re taking some type of action.” What makes any meeting successful, McCullough said, is purpose. She said it’s important for everyone attending the meeting to understand what they’re doing and what they hope to accomplish. “That makes you want to participate in the meeting and be engaged, because you know it’s important,” McCullough said. “There’s an outcome at the end you want to see happen. Whether or not you get your way, it helps to know there’s a process in place as opposed to a dictator saying, ‘This is what we’re going to do.’ ” It’s especially important, McCullough said, to have effective leaders. McCullough advised everyone to be aware of who they elect into leadership positions. “I know it seems a little weird to say not everyone should be elected president,” McCullough said, “but the reality is you have to look at who is the best fit for the organization. We all have a responsibility when we’re choosing our leaders to choose someone who will be good for that position, not just someone who thinks like we think.” Effective leaders know their job is to facilitate, McCullough said. “Being a leader is not about being the boss or getting things your way,” McCullough said. She urged everyone to be prepared before a meeting, saying people work
together better when they’re informed. “If you’re showing up for the meeting and you haven’t really thought through the agenda, chances are things can hit the fan pretty quickly in those situations,” McCullough said. “Talk to people ahead of time and try to prepare yourself for what could potentially happen. Deal with the situation with a smile, with the remembrance that you’re all neighbors.” McCullough added, “You’re all part of this group for a reason. Try to keep that in mind when you’re meeting. My best advice is if you’re not ready to be a productive part of that meeting, you might not need to be there.” Robert’s Rules of Order exists to provide consistency, McCullough said. She said it’s important that everyone knows what to expect when they attend a meeting. “It’s very structured. That’s true,” McCullough said. “It’s hard to have an open conversation when you’re only allowed to speak once, and everybody has an opportunity to speak and then you get to speak again.” McCullough advised the audience to take notes on what they want to say before they say it. “You need to be more careful of organizing your thoughts before you speak,” McCullough said. “Just because you’re not first doesn’t mean your voice isn’t going to be heard. You’re much more likely to be successful if you take time to think about what you want to talk about when it’s your turn.” When people use Robert’s Rules of Order, McCullough said, everyone wins. “It makes sure everyone has equal rights in this decision-making process,” McCullough said. “It’s designed to go with the will of the majority, but that doesn’t mean the majority has the right to consume all the turns. Everybody has an equal chance to participate.”
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Lady Highlanders win 4th straight, improve to 3-0 in conference By Scott Loftis
CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
Ryan Sanchez’s mission as the first-year head coach for the Eureka Springs Lady Highlanders is nothing less than completely rebuilding a program. So far, so good. A 52-36 victory over visiting Decatur on Tuesday night improved the Lady Highlanders’ record to 11-9 this season. It was Eureka Springs’ fourth consecutive victory and moved the Lady Highlanders to 3-0 in the 2A-1 conference. That’s quite a turnaround for a team that went a combined 9-77 over the past three seasons. Junior guard Katelyn Ross was the offensive catalyst in the victory over Deer, scoring 13 of her game-high 15 points in the first quarter. Ross made four three-pointers in the quarter, capped by a four-point play when she hit a three-pointer from the top of the key despite being knocked to the floor, then added a free throw to put the Lady Highlanders ahead 20-7 with 3:42 left in the quarter. Eureka Springs led 26-11 at the end of the first quarter. “That (26 points) tied our total from the game we lost to St. Paul in the Decatur tournament,” Sanchez said. “I told Ryan, that may have been the best quarter I’ve seen from a Eureka Springs girls basketball team,” boys coach Brian Rambo
said. “I’ve been eight years, which isn’t too long, but I’ve seen a lot of quarters.” The Lady Highlanders outscored Decatur 11-4 in the second quarter to widen their lead to 37-15 at halftime. Decatur scored the first seven points of the third quarter, but Eureka Springs answered with a 7-0 run of its own. Freshman Olivia Cross hit a three-pointer from the left wing before junior Megan Holloway added a pair of baskets inside. The second put Eureka Springs up 44-22 with 1:58 remaining in the third quarter. The Lady Highlanders scored all eight of their fourth-quarter points on free throws. Holloway finished with 12 points for Eureka Springs. Junior Grayson Ertel scored nine and junior Shelby Little added eight. Sanchez was pleased with his team’s energy and movement. “It’s hard to guard multiple options and multiple movements on offense,” he said. “When the girls are moving, they’re hard to guard.” As much improvement as the Lady Highlanders have shown, Sanchez isn’t satisfied. “We are growing,” he said. “But I’m a perfectionist. We talk about where we want to be as a program. Are we content with where we are or do we want to be on the level of an Alpena or a Berryville or a Pea Ridge?”
Photo by David Bell
Eureka Springs junior Gracie Lester plays tight defense on a Deer ballhandler earlier this season. Tuesday’s victory over Decatur left Eureka Springs 3-0 in conference play this season.
Rambo, who also serves as the Eureka Springs athletic director, said he isn’t surprised by the Lady Highlanders’ success but he thought it might take a little longer to achieve. Sanchez played for Rambo and graduated from Eureka Springs in 2014. “I knew there was some talent there with those girls,” Rambo said. “I kind of thought it might come a little later. Ryan has a lot of energy and I wondered if the girls could match that energy. They’ve been nothing
but respectful and done everything he has asked. They are doing things the right way, and I couldn’t be more proud of him and those girls.” On Monday, Eureka Springs defeated Deer 45-26 in the Western Grove tournament as Little scored 21 points and Holloway added 15. The Lady Highlanders will face Rural Special on Thursday in the second round of the Western Grove tournament.
Highlanders return to form, beat Decatur By Scott Loftis
CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs Highlanders stumbled a bit last week, losing a conference game Friday at Flippin. But the Highlanders were back at home Tuesday night, and back to themselves. Led by 22 points from senior guard Garrett Cross, the Highlanders defeated Decatur 51-29. “I thought we got back to who we were a little bit,” Eureka Springs coach Brian Rambo said. “We played with more energy and urgency.” The Highlanders improved to 14-4 and
2-1 in the 2A-1 and seemed to regain some momentum after the 49-39 loss at Flippin. “I think things had been pretty easy for us,” Rambo said. “You tend to not work as hard. So it was good to see us get back to ourselves. Decatur is a good basketball team. They guard extremely hard. It was a good win.” Cross and freshman guard Matthew Lester set the tone for the Highlanders offensively. Cross made three three-pointers and scored 14 points in the first half and Lester finished with 15 points, including three three-pointers. Cross sank two three-pointers in the first
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quarter and a Lester three with 33 seconds left put the Highlanders up 15-6 at the end of the quarter. Eureka Springs stretched its lead to 19-6 on two free throws by Cross with 5:15 left in the second quarter, and his three-pointer from the right wing made it 22-11 with 2:19 remaining. “He’s a really skilled basketball player and his basketball IQ is tremendous,” Rambo said of Cross. “As he goes, we go and he did a great job.” After the Highlanders led 27-15 at halftime, they started the third quarter with a 10-3 run. Lester hit a three-pointer from the
left baseline for a 30-16 lead with 7:05 left in the quarter. That was followed by a driving basket from Cross, a three-pointer from senior guard Griffin Taylor and a Cross basket from close range after a nice pass from senior forward Carter Drennon that put the Highlanders up 37-18 with 5:13 left in the quarter. Lester’s final three-pointer, with 4:46 left in the fourth quarter, pushed Eureka Springs’ lead to 45-23. Eureka Springs will play Deer on Thursday in the Western Grove tournament before hosting Arkansas Arts Academy in a conference game on Friday.
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Silver Tea
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St. James Episcopal Church hosted the annual Silver Tea on Thursday, Dec. 6, benefitting A Cup of Love Ministry.
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Pet of the Week
Pickles (No. C15-0006) is a female Lab mix, approximately 4.5 years old. She knows how to walk on a leash and can sit on command. She is a very energetic and playful dog. The boy dog she currently has a crush on is getting adopted. We know she’ll be lonely when he leaves, so we’re hoping to find a home for Miss Pickles soon. She is spayed and has her shots. She’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.
Citizen of the Week
James “Rusty” Rusterholz is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Rusterholz is the president of the Eureka Springs Fraternal Order of Police and recently oversaw two donations to the Eureka Springs School District: $500 for the Eureka Springs Health Benefit Fund, which helps families in need of care, and $500 for band uniforms. Rusterholz is also the school resource officer. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor. Eureka@gmail.com.
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“I agree,” Buford said. “It ought to be all-encompassing.” McClung said he was ready to give the proposed ordinance a first reading, saying Weaver could add that section for the second reading. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider objected to that. “I make a motion to defer it, so we can do all the proper readings in order,” Schneider said. When Schneider’s motion died for lack of a second, McClung moved to approve the proposed ordinance on its first reading. Everyone voted yes besides Schneider. In other business, the council approved five resolutions allowing the city to apply for grants: a resolution for fair housing, a resolution for an anti-displacement plan, a resolution prohibiting excessive force, a resolution designating a grant administrator and a resolution for an Arkansas Community and Economic Development Program grant.
The council approved one more resolution accepting property behind the transit facility. Berry said the property was given to the city by citizens who are leaving town. “It’s not going to cost the city anything?” alderman Harry Meyer asked. “No, outside of not getting any more property tax,” Berry said. Also at the meeting, Berry updated the council on the status of The Soup Shack on Highway 62. The Soup Shack will be transitioning from a food truck to a commercial business, Berry said, on several conditions. A letter from building inspector Bobby Ray outlines these conditions, saying the structure must be permanent, the kitchen must conform to current fire and construction code, the structure must connect to the city’s water/sewer and other utilities in a permanent manner, grease trap protection must be installed and the owner must have approval from the Arkansas Department of Health for a commercial kitchen. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at The Auditorium.
Eureka Springs Farmers’ Market announces move to winter hours
The Eureka Springs Farmers’ Market is now observing winter hours. Your stalwart farmers will be at the Eureka Springs Community Center at 44 Kingshighway from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays only. The market will resume its regular season hours (8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday) in April 2019. The winter market also features vitamin-rich cruciferous vegetables like arugula, kale, bok choy, daikon and broccoli, alongside hearty greens like crisp lettuce and spinach. Root vegetables, perfect for roasting and stewing, are also common. You will still find beef, eggs and baked goods at the Winter Market, as well as gifts and crafts.
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CALENDAR of events Send calendar entries to Kelby Newcomb at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com.
Dec. 13: Cocktails for a Cause Cocktails for a Cause will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Rogue Manor. A $10 donation at the door will benefit People Helping People, a prescription assistance program for Carroll County residents. Main Street Eureka Springs cosponsors this event.
Dec. 13: Carroll County Retired Teachers The Carroll County Retired Teachers will hold their annual Christmas Party at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Methodist Church in Berryville. There will be an Ugliest Sweater Contest, games and prizes. There will be no gift exchange this year. Meat and drinks will be provided, and guests are asked to bring a side dish.
Dec. 13 and 19: Scottie Christmas Program
Eureka Springs Elementary School will hold the Scottie Christmas Program, which features grades 2-4, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Eureka Springs Auditoriums. The Little Scotties Christmas Carol Party featuring grades K-1 will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the Eureka Springs High School auditorium.
Dec. 14: Old Fashioned Holiday The Eureka Springs Carnegie public Library is inviting all young children and their families to its annual free holiday party at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. This year, there will be good old-fashioned fun with a candle craft, shadow puppets, snacks, sleigh rides and caroling through snowy book stacks followed by a reading of ‘William and the Christmas Moon,’ a picture book illustrated with intricately cast shadows.
Dec. 15: A Eureka Christmas
A free concert, A Eureka Christmas, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Auditorium. It will feature Barrett Baber from NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ Brick Fields, the NWA Gospel Choir and more special guests. All donations of money and food will go to the Flint Street Food Bank and Grandma’s House Children Advocacy Center of Carroll County.
Dec. 16: EUUF Service
Sharon Spurlin will share her insights on ‘The Language of Unity’ at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at 17 Elk St. If you would like to arrange a ride to the Sunday service, please call 479-981-0799 by noon on Saturday.
Dec. 16: ES Choir Concert
The Eureka Springs middle and high school choir concerts will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, in the Eureka Springs High School auditorium.
Dec. 17: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature videos on ancient pagan beliefs and modern holiday practices at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
Dec. 20: Blood Drive
The ‘Miracle of Giving’ Blood Drive will be held by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, in the Day Room at Mercy Hospital Berryville. Photo identification is required. Please eat well and drink plenty of fluids before the blood drive. All participants will receive a long-sleeved shirt. Fill out the questionnaire the day of the drive before donating with QuickPass. For more in-
formation, visit CBCO.org.
Dec. 21: Dances of Universal Peace
The Dances of Universal Peace will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 17 Elk St. The dances are simple and joyful moving meditations that involve the singing of sacred phrases with accompanying movements from the world’s many spiritual traditions. Participation is free of charge. For more information, contact Rebecca Babbs at 479-253-8303 or BabbsRebecca@gmail. com.
Dec. 22: Home for the Holidays
The Home for the Holidays concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Auditorium. This is a free concert.
Dec. 23: From the Cradle to the Crown
The community is invited to attend the First Christian Church’s Christmas program ‘From the Cradle to the Crown’ at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, at 763 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs.
Dec. 23: EUUF Service
Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) members will share songs and stories of Christmas at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, at 17 Elk St. If you would like to arrange a ride to the Sunday service, please call 479-981-0799 by noon on Saturday.
Dec. 24: Candlelight Communion Service
The First Christian Church will hold a Candlelight Communion Service at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at 763 Passion Play Road. Everyone attending is invited to partake of the communion emblems.
Dec. 25: Community Christmas Dinner A community Christmas dinner will be held on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, at the ECHO Clinic dining room located at E. Van Buren and Rock House Road. The dinner is free and open to the public. Flint Street Fellowship sponsors the dinner. Anyone interested in volunteering to assist with the dinner can call 479-981-2379.
Dec. 30: EUUF Service There will be a potluck holiday brunch and a ’State of the Fellowship’ address from president Marie Howard at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, at 17 Elk St. If you would like to arrange a ride to the Sunday service, please call 479-981-0799 by noon on Saturday.
Jan. 21: Master Naturalist Class The Carroll County Master Naturalist Class will start on Monday, Jan. 21, and will meet on Monday evenings with field time on Sunday afternoons. The cost is $135 for training and materials, plus $30 for annual dues. The cost is $80 for an additional household member if materials are shared, plus annual dues. Limited scholarships are available. For more information, visit Wordpress.ArkansasMasterNaturalists.org.
ONGOING EVENTS A Universal InterFaith Service will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. every Sunday at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. in the downstairs meeting room to celebrate the world religions with candle lighting, readings, music and prayer. All are welcome.
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