Local notes

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville, 699 N. Sang Ave., plans many activities to celebrate the High Holidays.

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is Thursday and Friday. Activities include, Wednesday — an evening service at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday — morning service, 10 a.m.; children’s service, 11:15 a.m. to noon; potluck, noon; Tashlich and dessert, 2:30 p.m. at Wilson Park in Fayetteville; Friday — morning service, 8:30 a.m.; Kiddush and refreshments, 11 a.m.; service continues, 11:30 a.m.; potluck, 2:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is Sept. 29-30. Activities include, Sept. 29 — Kol Nidre, 7:30 p.m; Sept. 30 — morning service, 10 a.m.; children’s service, 11:15 to noon; afternoon service, 4 p.m.; Yitzkor service, 6:15 p.m.; concluding service, 6:45 p.m.;

Break the Fast, 7:30 p.m.; evening service, 7:35 p.m.

Unless indicated, all activities are held at the temple. No tickets or membership are required.

Information: 973-2702, templeshalomnwa.org.

Victory Full Gospel Church in Fayetteville, 1555 John Miller Road, plans a singing this weekend. The George Boys and more perform at 6 p.m. today. Daniel Hilton speaks at 11 a.m. Sunday, and Charlie Colston speaks at 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: 301-4355. The Spirit of Truth Church of God in Christ in Springdale, 1853 Fed-Ex Drive, celebrates its 11th anniversary with a service at 3:30 p.m., followed by a dinner.

Information: 466-2741.

REGION

First Baptist Church in Greenland, 273 W. Wilson St., celebrates 50 years of ministry in a celebration today. Games for children and youth begin at 4 p.m. A grilled meal of hot dogs, hamburgers and homemade desserts is served at 5 p.m. The church’s four remaining charter members and former pastors will share testimonies and music will be provided after the meal.

Information: 442-7464, 871-2196.

Holiday Island Community Church, 188 Stateline Dr., offers a blessing of pets ceremony at 10 a.m. Sept. 30 at the flag poles at Veterans Memorial Park on Holiday Island. The event is held in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis, patron saint of animals. Dogs will be blessed at 10 a.m., and all other animals at 10:30 a.m. Pets should be contained in a carrier or on a leash.

Information: 253-8200, hicchurch.com.

BENTON COUNTY

Congregation Etz Chaim in Bentonville, meeting at Waterway, 4074 S.W. H St., presents its new cantor, Samuel Radwine, leading High Holy Day services.

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is Thursday and Friday. Activities include, Wednesday — Erev Rosh Hashana, 6:30 p.m.; Thursday — Rosh Hashana service, 9:30 a.m.; Tashlich and family service at Lake Bentonville Park, 2204 S.W. I St., 4 p.m.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is Sept. 29-30. Activities include, Sept. 29 — Kol Nidre, 7 p.m.; Sept. 30 — Yom Kippur service, with Yizkor and a discussion following the service, 9:30 a.m.; children’s service, 4 p.m.; N’eila service, 5 p.m.; Break the Fast, 6 p.m.

Information and reservations: etzchaim.org.

Information: etzchaimnwa.org.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rogers, 905 S. 13th St., plans a “Neighborhood Block Party” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. In addition to lunch, activities include Bingo games, bounce houses, jewelry making, lawn games, face painting, a magic show, a health and wellness expert, and a giant puzzle.

Information: 636-2230, fcrogers.org.

Word of Life Fellowship in Bentonville, 808 S.W. 14th St., sponsors “Back to Church” at 10 a.m. Sunday. A lunch and activities for children are offered after the worship service. Dress is casual.

Information: 273-3460, wlfar.com.

First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville,

901 N.E. J St., offers a prayer vigil from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Monday in the sanctuary. The vigil includes songs, scripture and prayers.

Information: 273-5450, fpcbentonville.org.

Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas, 1051 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers, hosts Elizabeth Henry, once an orphan in Eastern Ukraine, at 7 p.m. Friday in “The Lodge” on the church campus. Henry, now the adopted daughter of an American family and a senior at Virginia Tech, received a shoe box from Operation Christmas Child and will share its impact on her life.

Information: 659-8884, fellowshipnwa.org.

New Wine Ministries, 2262 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, 8030 La Croix Road, Decatur, celebrates the Feast of the Tabernacles at 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 5-15 with worship, spiritual dancing, speakers and food at the Bella Vista location. Breakfast, followed by speakers, praise and worship, is served at 9 a.m. each day in Decatur.

Information: (858) 8648712, tabernacles2013@ gmail.com.

Unitarian Universalists of Benton County, 1400 W. Walnut St., No. 113, Rogers, gathers Sunday at its new location in the Quarter Shopping Center for a worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service features an intergenerational “water ceremony,” with participants asked to bring water that’s special or represents the family.

Information: 855-1485, uubcar.com.

Unity Church of the Ozarks in Bentonville, 12 McKissic Creek Road, Suite 1210, offers study of the book, The Unteathered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer, at 7 p.m. every Wednesday night, beginning this week.

Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.

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

1500 Forest Hills Blvd., sponsors an indoor sale and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 7 a.m. to noon Sept. 23.

Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv. org.