Community Events

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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The City of Hardy, Arkansas is seeking volunteers to help with recycling on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering to help your community with recycling, please contact Mayor Ethan Barnes at Hardy City Hall via phone at 870-856-3811. You need not be a resident of Hardy to volunteer—ALL are encouraged to volunteer. ANY time volunteered would be most appreciated. This is a great way to giveback…

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The Arkansas Pie Festival provided bragging rights to many bakers statewide. On its third year, the newest festival is bound to put Cherokee Village on the map as the Pie Capitol of Arkansas. The event brought out 80 bakers. The Best Overall winner and winner of the Golden ticket to compete in The World Food Championship was the Pink House Alchemy Hanna Davis of Bee’s Knees in Fayetteville. The pie was a…

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual industry celebration National Travel and Tourism Week,(NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving economic growth and innovation through the theme #TravelFor-ward.“The travel industry fuels every industry—our industry’s success is the nation’s success,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Free-man. “This week is a prime opportunity…

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The Spring River Artists Guild(SRAG) has scheduled “Beaded Dainty Flowers” as the first class of 2023.The class will be instructed by bead expert and artist Maggie Lohr. It will beheld on Thurs., May 18 from, 10 a.m.to 12 p.m..in the art room of the gallery300 East Main Street in Hardy. The cost for the class is $10 for members and $15 for non members. All sup-plies will be furnished unless attendees prefer…

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