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cased as well.

The family and pet -friendly Rod Run was enjoyed by all ages… and breeds.

Relaxing with class… with beautiful chrome and glass.

This Chevy Bel Air captured the sunlight perfectly to draw the eye toward it.

Timetorock!

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continued from page 1 tural exhibits, although non-canned food and fresh cut flowers are to be checked in between 7:30-10 a.m.

Gate admission is free for ages 1 and under and $5 for ages 12 and over. Senior Citizens 60-plus can get in for free on Thursday, Aug. 31.

With the gate admission you can visit all of the displays, livestock, and play the carnival games, which each has a cost.

Advance carnival armband sales are available at Arvest Bank, Chambers Bank, Diamond Bank, First Financial Bank, Kess’s Corner and all three branches of Union Bank of Mena. Purchase armbands in advance for $20 each. Purchase at the fair for $25 each. The armbands are for the rides. You will not need to purchase an armband if you are not going to ride the rides.

Hours:

Wednesday, Aug. 30:

4 p.m. – Commercial Building open

5-10 p.m. - Education Building exhibits open to the public

6 p.m. - Carnival open

Thursday, Aug. 31:

2-10 p.m. All exhibits on display

4-10 p.m. Commercial Building open

6 p.m. – Carnival open

Friday, Sept. 1:

2-10 p.m. All exhibits on display

4-10 p.m. Commercial Building open

6 p.m. – Carnival open

6:30 p.m. - Livestock Show awards

7 p.m. – Junior Livestock premium sale

Saturday, Sept. 2:

10 a.m.-10 p.m. All livestock on display and Commercial Building open

Noon – Carnival Session No. 1 open

2-7 p.m. Education Building open

6 p.m. – Carnival open

• The armbands are good for one carnival session.

• There is one session each on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

• There are two sessions on Saturday.

For more details, keep up with the Polk County Fair at https:// www.facebook.com/PCFRA/ .

Select REALTORS© Le-Ann donate to Polk County’s Imagination Library to commemorate their 13 sales. Their generosity will ensure that 13 Polk County children under the age of 5 who are enrolled in DPIL will receive a book each month for one calendar year. Representing DPIL is Rose Tedder and Quality of Life President Bethany Hughes.

To learn more about Select Realty, visit http://www.menaselectrealty. com, call 479-394-7676, or email menaselectrealty@gmail.com. For more information about DPIL, visit https://imaginationlibrary.com or email dpilpolk@gmail.com.

Inviting the community to a celebration

We are pleased to invite you to be our guest as we celebrate the Ninth Annual Art of the Heartland National [AHL] show opening reception. Please join us at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Southwest Artists [SWA] Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street.

There is no entry charge for the exhibition. Finger food and refreshments will be available for our guests. We do ask that only adults attend.

This is a National Show that attracts entries from all over the continent and includes work from some of the top artists in the country. There will be a brief program and awards presentation at 7 p.m. Most of the time will be spent enjoying world-class art, meeting the artists and visiting over refreshments. It is important for the community to welcome the artists and support this show to benefit our community. SWA is a non-profit organization that applies 100% of all contributions and revenue to the cost of providing these kinds of programs.

The Polk County Housing Authority will be closed Monday, Sept. 4th in observance of Labor Day.

Polk County Farm Bureau will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, for Labor Day.

Calvary Baptist Church’s service times will be changing effective Sept. 3: Coffee and donuts served starting at 9:15 a.m., Sunday school/Bible study (all ages) - 9:45-10:45 a.m., worship service @ 10:55 a.m., Sunday evening service @ 6 p.m., and Wednesday prayer service @ 6 p.m.

The Back Country Extension Homemakers Club meets the second Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at the UA Extension’s Education Building, 211 DeQueen St., Mena. We are a service organization affiliated with UA’s Division of Agriculture with a mission to have fun and learn new things while enriching our community and creating a more contented family life. We believe the greatest force that molds character comes from the home. Come join new friends and old as we together grow. For more info, contact Ginger at Gingerkm@protonmail.com.

The First United Methodist Church of Mena will be collecting dry cat and dog food for the Humane Society of the Ouachitas, a no-kill animal shelter, during the month of August.

If you’d like to donate to this wonderful organization, bring the food to the church, 501 Ninth St., across from Janssen Park, Monday-Thursday between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or bring it on Sunday at 10 a.m. and stay for church. Everyone is welcome.

Rich Mtn. Conservation District Grazing Management Workshop/Pasture Walk, 5:30-8 p.m., Sept. 5, at Tim Mil-

Around Town

ham Farm, 146 Milhall Lane, near Mena. Topics include: Strategies to improve grazing efficiency, all about electric fences, livestock watering systems, strip grazing with polywire, planting & managing winter annuals, USDA programs available

Narcotics Anonymous meet at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, noon - 1 p.m. on Wednesday, 7 p.m. on Thursday, 7 p.m. on Friday, and 6 p.m. on Saturday at the old bus barn at the Crossing Church. For information call Erica at (479) 2345289 or Candice at (501) 356-8300.

Come play Pickleball! Open play Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m., Aubrey D. Tapley Park - 2562 U.S. Hwy 71, Mena.

Bring your own equipment and come have fun. All levels are welcome. Unsure or interested? Come watch before purchasing equipment.

The Polk County Housing Authority has Rental Vouchers available. They are also in need of Applicants and Landlords. Contact them at 509 S. Morrow, Mena, (479) 394-1565 or polkarhousing.com

First Presbyterian Church will be presenting a study, “The Evolution of the Bible”, in its Adult Sunday School Class on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:45. The class will be conducted by Earl Harrell. Anyone with an interest in this study is invited to attend. Classes will be at the church in the parlor, 904 Church Ave., Mena.

The Ouachita Beekeepers Association is now meeting on the second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. in the Education Building of the UA Extension Office, 211 DeQueen St., Mena. Come early and enjoy refreshments and bee talk with oth- er beekeepers.

GriefShare continues to meet every Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon at First Presbyterian Church Mena for anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one.

The Hatfield Branch Library is open every Tuesday and Friday from noon-4 p.m. The library is located at 121 Cemetery Rd. (old Agri building) in Hatfield.

The Cove Branch Library is open Monday and Thursday from noon-5 p.m. The Library is located next to Cove Town Hall at 5568 Hwy. 71 S.

The Mena/Polk County Senior Center will have The Gator and Friends band performing in Mena every Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The Center has an exercise class on Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Contact Trena Looney with questions, (479) 3945459.

Bluegrass Jam Session is open to musicians and fans alike. Bring your instruments for an unplugged session to the Daisy Room (behind Janssen’s Avenue Florist & Gifts) the first and third Thursdays of each month, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free event. Some snacks are provided.

Free meal and a message at Living Word, 171 W. Johnson, Hatfield, Wednesdays @ 6 p.m.

The Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes has meals and activities for seniors. If you need to make delivery arrangements or changes call (870) 385-2373.

Christ’s Church of Cove, 5234 Hwy. 71 S, Cove gathers every Tuesday, 8:309:30 a.m., for free coffee and conversation.

Hatfield First Baptist Church

“Shepherd’s Closet” Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Large selection of good, used clothing & a limited supply of non-perishable food items. Free to anyone in need.

Alcoholics Anonymous meet at The Crossing Church, 3 p.m., Sundays; at 5 p.m., Tuesdays; and at 8 p.m. Saturdays at the old bus barn. For information call (479) 234-8366 or (479) 216-3786.

The Food Pantry at the Mena Seventh Day Adventist Church is open every first and third Monday of each month, 4-6 p.m., located at Fair Grounds Road. For more information, call (479) 437-4018.

American Legion meets every 2nd Tuesday at the Legion Hall in Acorn. Potluck at 6 p.m., meeting follows.

Come play Bingo, Saturdays and Mondays, starts at 6 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m.

Reynolds Gardner Community Men’s Breakfast every Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Mena, 8 a.m. (full breakfast for small donation). All men from the community are invited to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7 p.m. Fridays at the First United Methodist Church, Ninth Street and Port Arthur. Discussion/Book Study for information call (479) 243-0297.

It’s easy to have your event listed in Around Town, which will be read on radio stations KENA and KQOR daily. Simply send your Around Town announcement to news@mypulsenews.com or call (479) 243-9600 and let us know about your event! To have it in the Polk County Pulse newspaper, we need to know by FIVE on FRIDAY. We look forward to continuing to serve the community!