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Arts Center of North Arkansas June 2023 Events

Thur. June 8: 5:30– 7 p.m. Music at the Gazebo. The Osage Water Band has a multi-generational style, ranging from classic country to blues and rock. They play a variety of music for all ages. Free– bring your chair. Drinks and snacks available for purchase. Sat. June 10 8 a.m.– noon Sidewalk Sale. Members have donated all sorts of things. Original art, art supplies, house-hold items, remodeling supplies, musical instruments, jewelry, books,…

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2023 Cave City Watermelon Festival schedule released

The Cave City Watermelon Festival has revealed its 2023schedule, beginning Thursday, July 27.On Thursday at 5:30p.m., the festival opens with a kiddie parade through the park. Ages12 and under can decorate their bikes, tricycles, scooters and wagons for the parade. On Friday, July 28,there will be free activities all day in the park. The day will begin at 8a.m. with a kids’ fishing derby, which will be followed by a wiffle ball…

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40th Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival slated

The Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association will hold their 40th Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival June 1 - 3 at HOBA park in West Plains. This is the first outdoor event of the season at the blue-grass park.  HOBA is family-oriented organization and invites everyone to their festival and campgrounds complete with stage, concessions, RV hook-ups and shower house. Bands appearing: Ozark Mountain Four– Thursday, Friday& Saturday, River-Bend – Friday & Saturday, Stringed Union–…

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Annual Fulton County Homecoming promises weekend of fun activities

By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor As the Memorial Day weekend is quickly approaching, most think of the time as a kickoff to summer but locally, it is far more. Fulton County has been hosting their Annual Homecoming Festivities on Memorial Day for nearly threequarters of a century and this year is no different.“ There is No place Like home” is the theme for the 74thAnnual Fulton County Homecoming and registration for events…

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Community Foundation Awards Seven Grants to Local Nonprofits

Sharp County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, announced $12,500 in Giving Tree Grants for nonprofits in Sharp County. The nonprofit organizations receiving grants were selected for their service to the local area. “We were able to spend time with each of the grant recipients and see up close the work they are doing in Sharp County,” said Dan Milligan, executive director of the Sharp County affiliate. “This year was the…

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