Local notes

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Springdale, 6738 Lynch’s Prairie Cove, plans its eighth annual Family History Conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. More than 30 free classes for all levels of enthusiasts are planned.

Information: 306-4932, familyhistoryconference.org.

Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse presents the ninth annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast for the National Day of Prayer from 6 to 8 a.m. May 3 at First United Methodist Church in Springdale, 206 W. Johnson Ave. Hunter Yurachek, University of Arkansas athletic director, will be the featured speaker. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at Springdale churches, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce and The Jones Center. Sponsorships are $600 each and include eight tickets. All proceeds will benefit Hope Cancer Resources in Springdale.

Information: 466-4673, sprmayorsprayerbreakfast@ outlook.com.

BENTON COUNTY

First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, offers Midweek Manna each Wednesday through April. A meal is served at 5:30 p.m., costing $5 for adults and $3 for children. Small group study and craft and activity groups meet from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

The United Methodist Men serve their semi-annual pancake breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 4. Tickets are $6, with children younger than 5 eating free.

Information: 855-1158, lovelearnlead.com.

Rogers First Church of the Nazarene, 4911 W. Pleasant Grove Road, presents the African Children’s Choir in a performance at 6:30 p.m. May 11.

Information: 636-1050, rogersfirst.com.

Bella Vista Church of Christ, 989 N.W. McNelly Road, sponsors a Community Family Fun Day from noon to 3 p.m. May 5. Activities include a cake walk, face painting, bounce houses, carriage rides and games.

Information: 273-2434, churchofchristusa.com.

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., hosts a National Day of Prayer breakfast for the city at 9 a.m. May 5. Guest speakers will include Bella Vista Mayor Peter Christie and Ben Rowell, a coach with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Participants will clean up around the church trailhead after the breakfast. A suggested donation is $5. Space is limited, so reservations are requested.

Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.

Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church in Rogers, 1509 Little Flock Drive, celebrates its 175th anniversary April 27-29 with singing, prayer, preaching and dinner on the grounds. Meeting times are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 27, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 28 and 10 a.m. to noon April 29.

Information: 246-9858, lfpbc@cox.net.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., sponsors a donation drive for the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter through May. Suggested items include shelf-stable, healthy drinks and snacks, such as seeds, nuts, dried fruit, low-sugar trail mix, air-popped popcorn, low-sodium jerky, juice, juice boxes, crackers and nut butter.

Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.

Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., hosts James Garrett and “A Tribute to John Denver” at 2 p.m. Sunday, benefiting the Village House adult day program and the Bella Vista Public Library.

Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv. org.

The United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, offers “Art n’ Luther” at 6 p.m. Friday. Cost for supplies is $10. The church plans a family art night at 6 p.m. May 11. Reservations are requested for both events.

Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.

Unitarian Universalists of Benton County, 1400 W. Walnut, No. 113, Rogers, hosts representatives of various Unitarian Universalist congregations around Arkansas on Friday through April 29. The Rev. Jan Neilson of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock speaks at 11 a.m. April 29.

Information: 855-1485, uubcar.com.

REGION

Holiday Island Community Church, 188 Stateline Drive, offers a Bible study, “With All Your Heart,” at 10 a.m. Fridays, starting May 11. The video lessons, by historian and teacher Ray Vander Laan, were filmed in the Holy Land.

The church presents singers from the Opera of the Ozarks during the 9:30 a.m. worship service for eight weeks, from May 13 to July 1.

Information: 253-8200, hicchurch.com.