KDQN
WHAT:
Sevier County Fair
Board Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, February 21,
2012 @ 7:00 pm
WHERE: Sevier County
Fairgrounds
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cossatot river state park scheduled events
Click here for listing of special programs at Cossatot River State Park.
little river county scheduled events
Check the Calendar of Events at
www.littlerivercounty.org
for details. cross country fund raisers now
The De Queen High School Cross Country team has won the state championship 3 out of the last 4 years. They are currently raising money to purchase State Championship rings. Team members are available for odd jobs including yard work and house work. They are holding raffles and accepting donations. They also have 2011 Championship t-shirts on sale. Call Coach Chaney at 870-584-8892 if you need more information.
LOCKESBURG RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM NOW
Lockesburg Relay For Life team is selling long sleeve green t-shirts with hot pink "FIGHT LIKE A GIRL" S-3X $15 each. Shirts must be paid for when ordered. Call 870-584-7936 or 870-784-3182. MISS FOREMAN PAGEANT 02/18 The Miss Foreman Pageant will be held Saturday, February 18, 2012. It will start at 6:30 PM and will be held in the High School Auditorium. HISTORICAL SOCIETY VARIETY SHOW 02/18
The Sevier County Historical Society Museum will be hosting the monthly variety show Saturday, February 18. The show starts at 6 PM. The house band will be opening the show and also the comediennes will be performing. You are sure to get some big laughs from them. If you haven't laughed till you cried then this month is the time to come watch these two ladies routine. Special guest for the month will be Vickie Duggan from Nashville. This is a family show where you can bring your children and let them enjoy it as well.
The annual Polar Plunge to benefit Arkansas Special Olympics will be held at Minton’s SportsPlex-Texarkana on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Registration begins at 10:00 am/Plunge 10:30 am For more information contact: Dawn Serigne- Area 11 Director at Serigne6_7@yahoo.com or call 870-845-0806.
LOCKESBURG SPRING QUILT SHOW
02/18 Lockesburg Quilters and Crafters Guild Announces Spring Quilt Show February 18, 2012 Lockesburg Elementary School Gym. Looking For Vendors, All Quilts Will Be Accepted Quilt Block Contest Raffle Of A Quilt Made With Challenge Fabric. For more information call Susie @ 870-784-0993.
SEVIER COUNTY FAIR BOARD MEETING 02/21
bible study on book of james continues 02/22
The First United Methodist Church of Horatio would like to invite the public to join their continuing bible study on the Book of James led by Pastor Phil Smith. They meet at the church in the fellowship hall from 6-7pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month with the next meeting on February 22nd. They would also like you to join them for Sunday School at 10 am and Worship Service at 11 am each Sunday.
Ashdown City Council WORKSHOP 02/23 WILD GAME COOK OFF 02/24 The public is invited to prepare and enter their favorite wild game dish in the Wild Game Cook Off which will be held Friday, February 24th at First Assembly of God Church in De Queen. To enter or for more information call 584-3435. (See flyer) RETIRED PAPERWORKS MEETING 02/23
The Retired Ashdown Paperworkers will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Big Jake’s Restaurant in Ashdown at 11:00 AM. The meeting is open to anyone who worked at the Ashdown Mill. We meet the last Thursday of each month and spouses are invited to attend. For additional information, contact Jennie Lee Stone at 870-898-2974, Billy Hall at 903-838-6387 or O. J. Reed at 870-289-2749
NOTICE OF AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS 02/25
Another Driver Safety Class sponsored by AARP will be held on Sat., February 25, 2012, from 12:00 noon till 4:30 pm, at the De Queen Senior Citizen Center, 605 East Haes Avenue (in Dierks Park). No tests are included. Fee for the class is $14 ($12 –with AARP membership card). If you are interested in participating, you are urged to call the volunteer instructor, Grant Groves, at 870-642-3420, and sign up, adding your name to the enrollment sheet.
No limits Independent Bikers Association 02/25 No limits Independent Bikers Association will be having their monthly meeting Saturday, February 25th at 1pm in Foreman. Cooking grilled chicken and they will have a Blues Band. For directions call Shannon Tallant 870-648-8160 or Tony Tallant 903-949-9000. LADY GATORS SPAGHETTI DINNER FUND RAISER 02/26 The Foreman Lady Gator softball team will be having a chicken spaghetti dinner on Sunday, February 26th at the Foreman community center from 11:30 to 2:30. On the menu will be chicken spaghetti, green beans, salad, and bread. You can purchase tickets for 8.00 per plate in advance from the Lady Gators. Proceeds will help pay for our 2011 state championship rings. If more information is needed please contact Cody Friday at 870-584-9519.
BULL SOUNDNESS EVALUATION
CLINIC 03/02
LITTLE RIVER CHAMBER BASS TOURNAMENT 03/03 The 9th Annual Boss Hawg Bass Tournament is set for Saturday, March 3, 2012, on Millwood Lake. 1st place pays $750, 2nd places pays $500, 3rd place pays $350, 4th place pays $250 and 5th place pays $100. There will also be hourly pay outs – 1st place $80, 2nd place $70, 3rd place $60, 4th place $50 and 5th place pays $40. Registration fee is only $45 if received by March 2. Late entry fee is $50. Registrations received by March 2 are eligible for a drawing for $100 in gas from Ashdown Road Mart! Entry forms are available at the chamber office or on line at www.littlerivercounty.org
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING 03/13
If you already have a PAT license or have had one in the past, sign up for a shorter PAT License Renewal course to be taught by Sevier County Extension Specialist Rex Herring on March 13th, 2:00 p.m. in CCCUA's Agriculture Building. Those seeking a license for the first time may sign up for the full course that begins at 6:00 p.m.
De Queen Lions to Host Circus 04/09
The De Queen Lions Club will host the Kelly Miller Circus for two shows on Tuesday, April 3. 2012. Everyone is invited to come and see the all-new 2012 show. Visitors can watch as the animals are unloaded and fed and the elephants raise the big top. The circus will arrive about 7:30 a.m. and the tent will be raised at 9 a.m. Guides will be furnished for school groups and anyone attending.
The traditional old-style circus will have performances at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Visitors can buy their tickets in advance and save on the cost of admission at the gate. Buying your tickets before the day of the show also ensures a greater portion of the proceeds goes to support Lions Club projects.
Henderson State University is inviting the top high school juniors to participate in the Henderson 100 program. This is a two-day event scheduled for April 27 and 28 to introduce students to various aspects of college life. Participants are chosen based on their grade points, standardized test scores, awards, extra-curricular activities, faculty recommendations and short essays. There is no cost to attend. Applications are available in Mrs. Ramona Hill's office at De Queen High School. Deadline for HSU to receive application in March 6. ARKANSAS GIRLS STATE 05/27 Girls who are Juniors at De Queen High School may apply to attend Arkansas Girls State which will be held at Harding University in Searcy from May 27 - June 1. See Mrs. Hill for more information. |
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ON-GOING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS |
| FREE CLOTHING FOR NEEDY The Seventh Day Adventist community services will be giving away free clothing each Thursday from 9 am til 11 am. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 1446 Red Bridge Road. For more information call 642-4876. Caregivers, do you need some support? Alzheimer’s Alliance will again be holding a monthly Caregiver Support Group in De Queen the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in joining the group or if you just need some information please come to the meeting June 21st, 6:30 pm at the Brookewood Nursing and Rehab Center, 322 West Collin Raye Dr. If you are unable to come to the meeting but need information, please give us a call at the Alzheimer’s Alliance office at 903-223-8021. We hope to see you there. WICKES LIBRARY HOURSClosed Saturday &
Sunday De Queen Band Boosters Band Boosters meet every second Tuesday in the month, 6:30 pm. @ the band hall.SEVIER COUNTY LIBRARY Regular hours at the Sevier County Library, 200 West Stilwell Avenue in De Queen are as follows:Monday, Wednesday and
Friday 9 am - 6 pm SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS TEA PARTY PATRIOTS SWATPP will meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Sr. Citizens Center in Herman Dierks Park at 6p.m.NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETS TWICE WEEKLY Narcotics Anonymous meet each Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm at 511 West Stilwell in De Queen (in the basement of the Old Library)COSSATOT RIVER STATE PARK NATURAL AREA PROGRAMS Enjoy your stay at Arkansas's Natural State by attending a few of our scheduled activities. Discover the many wonderful diverse qualities of the Cossatot River by bringing your family, friends to any of our programs. All activities listed are free except our guided kayak tours, workshops, and classes and open to anyone who wants to attend. Visit with the Park interpreters Walker and Flanary to experience the Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area first hand.Davy Ashcraft Cossatot River State Park officer said you can get the most up-to-date information about the State Park's activities by visiting their website. Click here DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Domestic violence support groups meetings every Wednesday at 5pm. Support groups provide a safe environment where the victim/survivor can network, receive support and obtain helpful resources that assist in their healing and build a healthier and happier life. For information regarding location of group, please call at SWADVC 870-642-2141.” f oster families neededDHS is actively recruiting quality family foster homes and other volunteers. Orientations are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the DHS office in Miller county from 4-5:30. This meeting is open to the general public. For more information on foster parenting contact Judy Houff at 870.773.0563. COOKBOOKS AVAILABLE NOW First State Bank employees have compiled a cookbook that is now on sale at their De Queen and Lockesburg locations. Cost is $10 each and all proceeds go to Relay for Life. AMERICAN RED CROSS TO OFFER BASIC AND INSTRUCTOR CLASSES The American Red Cross at
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETS...........2ND WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH
A caregiver support group, sponsored in part by the Southwest
Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, has monthly meetings in
Texarkana
. Nancy Bailey, of the Agency on Aging office in Magnolia, says
the group meets at 1:30 PM, the second Wednesday of each month
at Brentwood Outreach located at
CHALICE CUPBOARD OPERATING HOURSThe Chalice Cupboard food ministry located at 315 North 5th Street in De Queen is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 until 4 pm for distribution of food to individuals in emergency situations. All work is on a volunteer basis. If you would like to donate your money or time, contact Grant Grove at 642-3420.
DE QUEEN AARP CHAPTER 2078 TO MEET 1ST MONDAY OF MONTH MONDAYS
DILWORTH
MENA MS GROUP MEETS FIRST SATURDAY
NAMI-SOUTHWEST
The Southwest Arkansas Chapter of the National Association for
Mental Illness meets at 6:30 PM the 3rd Thursday each month.
The NAMI-Southwest Arkansas Chapter meets
PLEASANT MANOR NURSING HOME BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS EVERY WEDNESDAY
SOCIAL SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE VISITS SCHEDULED The local Social Security office in Texarkana has moved to a new location at 5735 Summerhill Road in Texarkana, TX, one mile north of I-30 and next door to Northside Assembly of God Church and will open for business on Wednesday, March 1st. The office hours and telephone numbers will remain the same.
A representative of the Texarkana Social Security Office will be
at the places listed below on the dates shown:
De Queen - CCCUA, Frachiseur-Pulliam building, Room B 11 & 12 9 am - 12 noon 2nd Tuesday of 1st month in each Quarter OCTOBER 11
OCTOBER 3
Prescott
- Social Security Room in courthouse - 9 am - 12 noon
4th Thursday of each Quarter except on holidays. OCTOBER 27
Supplemental Security income (SSI) pays monthly checks to people who are aged, disabled or blind and who do not own much or have much income. SSI is not just for adults. monthly checks can be paid to disabled and blind children. To find out if you are eligible, call 1-800-772-1213.
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