Community Events

Call the Arts Center for information at 870-751-3793, unless otherwise noted.Sat. Oct. 8 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at Hardy First Baptist Church. Regina Willard’s Acrylic Workshop. This well- known, award-winning artist will teach all skill levels how to build a strong, expressive painting with an underpainting of shapes and lines; and give life to it by adding vivid colors to create a floral of sunflowers. $25 nonrefundable deposit to reserve…

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America’s banks join forces in coordinated, industry-wide campaign to protect consumers during National Cybersecurity Awareness MonthFirst Community Bank joined the American Bankers Association again and banks across the nation to promote an industry-wide campaign educating consumers about the persistent threat of phishing scams. The FTC estimates that consumers lost $5.8 billion to phishing and other fraud in 2021, an increase of more than 70% compared to 2020. To combat phishing, the #BanksNeverAskThat…

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The Ash Flat Christmas Parade Committee’s Shirt Design Contest is currently underway. This year’s theme is Candy Land.The shirt color is baby blue and the public is invited to submit their designs by drawing, coloring or creating the design for a $50 gift card and a shirt with the design on it.Please send designs to ashflatparade@gmail.com. The winner will be announced Nov. 11 and used on this year’s shirts for the parade.

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The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Blue Ribbon Welcome for Moss Antiques and Collectibles at noon on Thurs. Oct. 13, at 205 East Main Street in Hardy.Moss Antiques and Collectibles is a charming store with everything from dolls, hats, Christmas collectibles, books, furniture and more with stock changing constantly.

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The Ash Flat Church of God will have their annual Hallelujah Fest Saturday afternoon, Oct. 22, starting at 3 p.m. There will be a bounce house, games and other activities including a chili cook off. The church is located at 124 Arnhart Street in Ash Flat, the street behind the courthouse. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a time of fun, fellowship, and good food. For more information call 501-574-8294.

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