A ground-breaking ceremony took place at the Cherokee Village Animal Shelter on March 29. The ceremony marked the first phase of a transformation that came about as a result of funds gifted by the late Vlasta“Val” Pour) and Lois K. Mock .Animal shelter staff and volunteers, along with the Mayor and members of the City Council were present as Perkey Construction, of Cave City, readied the new site of the feline facility.…
The Ozarka College Foundation will host their annual Spring Gala on Thurs. April6, at 6 p.m. Themed “Empowering Futures,” the event will take place in the Student Services Center at Ozarka College, located at 218 College Drive in Melbourne, Arkansas. FNBC Community Bankers will be the presenting sponsor for this year’s Gala which will feature a gourmet dinner catered by Ozarka College Culinary Arts department. To add to the already enjoyable event,…
The Lyon College Kresge Gallery will showcase the work of ceramic artist Brandy Green-Russell, who uses clay to trap, release and process memories, from Monday, March 20, through Friday, April 7, in the historic Alphin Humanities Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300Highland Rd., Batesville. There will be a reception and artist talk on Thursday, April 6, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the gallery. The event is free and open to the public.…
The Cherokee Village Fire Department will again host the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Baseheart Fire Station on Easter Sun. April 9,beginning at 2 p.m. Several hundred toy and candy-filled eggs will be strewn about in two separate grassy areas, one for children aged 3-7years, and the other for hunters 8-12years of age. Some of the eggs will contain Bunny-Money, and there will be one winning egg for a bicycle in each…
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Dutch Oven Workshop on Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join park staff for the St. Patrick’s Day weekend to experience19th century style cooking using Dutch ovens. Participants will prepare, cook, and eat traditional Irish recipes and leave with a recipe booklet and the experience of cast-iron cooking. Space is limited and reservations are required. There is a $25 registration fee. For…
