Local notes

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Community Christian Church in Fayetteville, 4210 Frontage Road, sponsors the “Summer of Pants” clothing drive for LifeSource International. LifeSource offers free resources for low-income families and is need of men’s clothing.

The Guitar Center in Fayetteville will donate one ukulele for every 100 pounds of clothing to LifeSource for after-school music classes.

Donated clothing will be collected at Farmers Insurance, Jeff Danley, 2907 E. Joyce Blvd., No. 1, in Fayetteville; Encore Realty, 201 W. Emma Ave., Suite C, in Springdale; USA Mortgage, 1999 S. 52 St., No. 3B, Rogers, or 911 S.E. 28th St., Bentonville; and the church.

Robinson Avenue Church of Christ in Springdale, 1506 W. Robinson Ave., offers several ministries.

DivorceCare for Kids meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday, beginning Sept. 6. The 13-week ministry is designed to help children in first through sixth grades through a Bible-based lesson. A $15 donation is requested to cover materials.

Single & Parenting meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday, beginning Sept. 6. The 13-week ministry is designed to help single parents handle the job of parenting alone. A $15 donation is requested to cover materials.

Financial Peace University meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday, beginning Sept. 6. The nine-week ministry is designed to help families take charge of their financial situations. A $100 donation is requested to cover materials.

DivorceCare meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. each Sunday, beginning Sept. 10. The program is designed to help those divorced and going through divorce with their feelings and changing situation.

Scholarships are available, if needed. Babysitting is provided.

Information: 751-4887, racoc.net.