| Howard and Pike County trash routes are running one day behind schedule this week. Nashville Senior Adult Center still has a few boxes of commodities left. If you have not received yours or if you need to sign up stop by 206 East Howard street between the hours of 8 and 4:30 and pick up a box. For more information call 845-3586. The Elberta Arts Center in Nashville will be holding Art Walk February 20-25. A showcase of past and present artists work. An open house reception will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 1 until 2 p.m. The Master Gardeners will be hosting a Spring Planting Workshop on Thursday, February 23rd at the demonstration garden in Nashville from 9 until Noon. Contact Debra Bolding at 557-2352 or Glenda Rice at 845-8859 for more information. The Howard County Democratic Central Committee will meet on Thursday, February 23rd at Western Sizzlin in Nashville at 6 p.m. Committee Filing fees will be collected at that time. The Nashville Baseball/Softball Hit-a-thon fundraiser has been set for February 24th at Wilson Park at 6 p.m. Liberty Baptist Church will host its regular 4th Friday Singing on February 24 at 6:30 PM. A potluck supper will be served. For more information call 870-451-3389. The Blessed Beginnings Mission House in Murfreesboro will be open on Saturday, Feb. 25. Hours of operation are 10 until 3. The mission house is located on Second Ave. in Murfreesboro. They are currently in need of infant and children's clothing. To make donations call 870-285-3809. The family of R.C. and Cordia Young recently placed a monument on the Howard Memorial Hospital campus to commemorate their family's long-time residence at that location. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, February 26th at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The Howard County Retired Teachers will meet at Western Sizzlin on March 1st at 11:30, the first Thursday of the month instead of the usual second Thursday date. Mineral Springs church of Christ will host its annual Ladies Night Out event on Thursday, March 1st. Amy Bearden will be the keynote speaker. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. A salad and dessert meal will be provided. To find out more information call 451-4441. The Nashville City Park's annual fundraiser, "March for Parks" will be held on Saturday, March 3rd. Mineral Springs kindergarten preregistration for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on March 9 from 7:30 until 3:00. For more information call 287-4746. The Delight Fire Department and Ambulance Service will hold a chili supper and auction on Saturday, March 10th at the Delight School Cafeteria. Serving will start at 5:00 and the auction will begin at 6:00. For more information call 870-230-2274. The Historic Washington State Park 44th Annual Jonquil Festival will be held March 16-18. Festival times will be 9 to 5 on Friday and Saturday and from 9 to 4:00 on Sunday. Parking is $5. For more details call 870-983-2684. Wiley Chapel United Methodist Church in Clow will be hosting a Youth Program on March 18th. For more details call 870-451-9753. The Historic Washington State Park will host a Heritage Gardening in the Spring workshop on March 24th from 10 until 2:00. Soil preparation and heirloom varieties, as well as different methods will be discussed. Admission is $10. Registration is required by calling 870-983-2684. The 9th annual Pike County Fair Bass Tournament will be on March 31st at Lake Greeson. Boat launch will be from SWAHA Lodge at 7a.m. Weigh in will be at 3 p.m. Cost is $40 per person with a 6 bass limit. For more information contact Jack Lee at 870-285-3667 or 870-925-0802. The Howard County Children's Center 26th annual bass tournament fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday, April 7. To reserve your boat position, please call Shada Driver at 870-845-1211. The Scrapper Booster Club has set the date for this year's Scrapper Showdown, which will be on April 14th at the Nashville Elementary Cafeteria at 6:00. More information as that date gets closer. The 2nd annual Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry bass tournament will take place at Lake DeGray on April 21. Take off will be at 6:30. For more details and an entry form visit: www.arkansashunters.org The Howard County Relay For Life will be holding the 2012 event on May 11th from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. This year's location has been changed to Scrapper Stadium. To volunteer or start a relay team contact event chair Mike Chambers at 557-7062. On-Going Events The Bread of Life Food Ministry soup kitchen is open each Tuesday from 5 until 7:00 at the Legion Hut on Dodson Street in Nashville. For more details call Cary Lott at 845-8809. NJHS FCCLA is heading a pop tab drive for Ronald McDonald House in Little Rock. Any pop tabs will work including those from any beverage, soup, vegetable or tuna can or pet food. The tabs will be recycled and the money Ronald McDonald House gets from the pop tabs helps keep the door open enabling families to stay with their hospitalized child. The Cows (city police officer wives) Relay For Life team is selling tupperware as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. For more details call 451-9472 or 845-3195. The American Cancer Society Howard County Relay For Life is collecting scarves and hats for cancer patients this winter season. You may drop items off here at the radio station or several other locations in Nashville. Howard County 4-H and the Howard County 911 Office have teamed up to sell 911 address signs. They are $10 each. For more information call 845-7517. The Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas is now taking applications for the Rental Assistance Program in Howard County. Applications will be taken on Monday through Thursday from 8:30 until 2:00. For more information call 845-4223. The Central Arkansas Development Council is now taking applications for the regular Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. In Pike County, applications will be accepted on Mondays only at the Murfreesboro Senior Activity Center from 8 until Noon and on Tuesdays only from 8 until Noon at the Glenwood Senior Activity Center. The Southwest Arkansas Development Council is now taking applications for the Regular Home Energy Assistance Program. Applications are taken Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. at 206 East Howard Street in Nashville. Call 845-3586 for more details. The Central Arkansas Development Council is now offering free tax return preparation to low to moderate income taxpayers in Pike County. If interested contact the Glenwood Senior Center at 870- 867-0151. This is offered by appointment only January 30th through April 12. The Lockesburg Relay For Life Kneebenders team is collecting aluminum and tin food cans for recycling. For pick up call Brenda at 870-584-7936 or Kristie at 870-784-3182. The team is also selling long sleeve fight like a girl t-shirts as a fundraiser. They are $15. The Nashville Softball Association is now holding registration for this year's softball season until March 2nd. Registration forms are available at Karter's Dugout on Main Street. Cost is $40 per player. For more information contact Laura Kennedy at 451-2115. The Nashville Baseball Association is taking applications from Wednesday, February 1st to Friday, March 2nd for ages T-ball up to 14 years old. Registration fee is $45. Contact Miles Mitchell at the Nashville City Park for more information at 845-7405. Recreational Youth Tennis Registration is now underway at the Nashville City Park. Area youth ages 8 to 15 are eligible to participate. Registration fee is $20. Stop by the city park office for more information or call 845-7405. Mineral Springs Summer Baseball/Softball registration is ongoing now through March 2nd. Registration fee is $35. Deadline is March 2, return forms to the Mineral Springs water office. An eight week course designed to help people diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes will begin at the Howard Memorial Hospital Boardroom on March 21st from 9 until 11:00. There is no charge for this program. For information or to register call 845-8006. Deadline to register is March 14. The Millwood Lake Focus Committee is currently looking to increase it's membership. The MLFC meets once a month to discuss issues, plan improvements and conducts an annual fishing tournament to raise funds for projects. For more details call Chairman Jim Stanton at 870-898-3534 or 870-403-1904. Donations are being sought to help with completion of the park at the Bingen Community Center. For details, call 451-3395. Used eyeglasses are currently being collected by the Saratoga Tri-County Lions Club for recycling and reuse. For more information, call 388-9200. |