Local Digest
RSVP Dance featuring William & Friends to be held Friday
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will hold a RSVP Dance for ages 55 and older from 7-10 p.m. Friday at Champagnolle Landing Senior Center, 910 E. 4th St., El Dorado.
William & Friends will perform. Admission is $6 per person. Smoking and alcohol is prohibited.
Candy Drive for HOPE Landing to be held Oct. 17
Candy Drive for HOPE Landing will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Central Fire Station.
Please drop by with individually wrapped candies for our “HOPE-0-ween” Celebration. “HOPE-oween” is a fun fall event for the children of HOPE Landing and their families that allows them a safe atmosphere to show off their costumes, eat hot dogs and play games.
For more information, contact Jenny Williams, Director of Marketing, HOPE Landing at 870-8620500.
Junction City School District to present annual report Tuesday
The Junction City School District will present its Annual Report to the Public at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday in the Special Programs Meeting Room.
Topics will include accreditation status, student achievement, programs, goals and facility needs. Parents and community members will have an opportunity to ask questions and make suggestions.
Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program accepting applicants
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program is currently taking applications from individuals who would like to receive help from the program.
Today and tomorrow, Angel Tree applications will be taken from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as Monday through Oct. 15 at the Salvation Army location in El Dorado.
On Oct. 16, Angel Tree and Senior Christmas applications will be taken in Camden at Planted Seed (Carnes Park Drive, Southeast Camden) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doors will close 10 minutes early.
To qualify for Senior Christmas applications, seniors must be 60 years or older, receive disability and/or Social Security benefits.
Applicants must bring a picture ID, birth certificate for children 12 and under, proof of guardianship and proof of all income and expenses of everyone in the household. If an applicant receives food stamps/snap benefits, they will need to go to DHS to obtain a verification from them.
For more information, contact Capt. Elyshia Perdieu at 870-863-4830. The Salvation Army is located at 419 S. Madison in El Dorado.
Property owners reminded of Oct. 15 tax deadline
Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands John Thurston is reminding residents to pay personal and real property taxes before the Oct. 15 deadline.
Property taxes, used to help fund public schools, libraries and emergency services, must be paid to the Union County collector by Oct. 15 to prevent them from becoming delinquent. Failure to pay on time can result in additional costs through penalties and interest. If taxes are not paid within the following year, real estate taxes may be certified to the commissioner’s office for collection.
To pay online or for more information, visit the Union County collector’s office website at unioncountyar.com/taxcollector.html.
For payment of delinquent taxes, contact the state commissioner’s office at 501-683-3053.
El Dorado City Council to meet today
The El Dorado City Council will convene for a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. today in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Council members will consider a resolution to levy annual property taxes and millage rates.