Local notes

BENTON COUNTY

Unity Church of the Ozarks in Bentonville, 902 S.W. Second St., Suite E, hosts a church bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and July 22, with raffle prizes from Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Lowe’s, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Applebee’s and more. The Sacred Social Action team meets at 6:30 p.m. SSA laundry-style bags to hold children’s large toy items, etc., are needed for children at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter.

Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.

First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, hosts the Care and Share Trailer, supporting a Gravette thrift store and food pantry, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in the church parking lot.

The church offers vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. July 23-27 for children age 3 through sixth-graders.

The United Methodist Women plan their annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 5.

The Men’s Emmaus group meets at 1 p.m. each Wednesday. Friends Plus Healthy Living meets at 9 a.m. each Wednesday to walk and share tips about making healthier lifestyle choices.

Information: 855-1158, lovelearnlead.com.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., plans a cookout and potluck to honor Bella Vista’s First Responders at 4:30 p.m. July 30.

The Shepherd’s Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday. Donation requests include shampoo, deodorant and body wash. The church’s fellowship team asks for donations of children’s school clothing in sizes medium (10 to 12), large (14 to 16) and extra large (18 to 20).

Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., offers a newcomers’ orientation at 7 p.m. Wednesday for those interested in knowing more about the church.

The church offers a weekly prayer service from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday.

Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.

First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St., offers Bible-based day camps for children who have completed kindergarten to sixth grade. Each camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for five days, July 17-21 and July 24-28.

The church operates a food pantry from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Saturday.

Information: 273-5450, fpcbentonville.org.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rogers, 1101 W. Hudson Road, offers vacation Bible school July 30 to Aug. 3.

Information: 636-1135, holytrin.org.

The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., plans a “Back to School Brunch” at 8:30 a.m. today. Participants are asked to bring school supplies, which will be donated to Gravette schools. A program follows.

The church presents a “Creative Kids Make It and Share It” from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 31 to Aug. 4 for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Participants will make different projects each day and deliver them to nonprofit agencies in Bella Vista.

Through the summer months, the church collects snacks for kids to donate to Helping Hands Food Pantry in Bentonville.

Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.

Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista,

1500 Forest Hills Blvd., offers a class on becoming a member of the Disciples of Christ at 9 a.m. each Sunday July 16-30. Ray Ticknor leads the class, focusing on history, basic characteristics, avenues of service and organizational structure.

Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

The Neighborhood Church in Bentonville, 2003 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd., Suite 9, hosts a Guatemala Boot Camp Sunday following the 10:40 a.m. church service at the I Street property. Everyone is invited to join the Guatemala participants in team building exercises as they prepare for their mission trip.

Volunteers are also needed to transport the missionaries to and from the airport on July 30 and Aug. 6.

Information: 464-5030, lifeintheneighborhood.com.

Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Boulevard, hosts a men’s Bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. A ladies’ KniTTogether ministry and the White Cross Women’s Mission ministry also meet at 7 p.m.

The Oasis Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday. A potluck fellowship dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the community is always welcome.

Information: 876-5764, villagebibleefc.org.