Local notes

BENTON COUNTY

Benton County Right to Life plans three Life Chains from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Boozman Hof Eye Clinic in Rogers, Holiness Bible School in Gravette and Two Bees Auto Sales in Siloam Springs. Life Chain is a national prayerful demonstration to remind people of the sanctity of life. Information: 531-6943. First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St., presents the Rev. Andrea White speaking Sunday as part of the church’s annual Clabaugh lecture series. White, an associate professor of theology and culture at Union Theological Seminary in New York, will speak on topics of justice and human dignity.

White will preach at the 10:15 a.m. worship service, followed by lunch and a lecture. She will speak on racial issues at 6:30 p.m.

Information: 273-5450, fpcbentonville.org.

First Baptist Church in Bentonville, 220 S. Main St., hosts a “Worship Night” by the Dove-award winning group Passion at 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Louie Giglio will teach, and Trip Lee will provide music. Admission is $40 for deluxe seating, $25 for general admission and $20 for a family and friends four-pack.

Information: 273-3379, fbcbentonville.org, (855) 484-1991, passionmusic.com.

Village Bible Church in Bella Vista, 1591 Forest Hills Blvd., plans a picnic lunch after the 10:15 a.m. worship service Oct. 14. The church offers singing, devotions and prayer for adults at 6:30 p.m.

Information: 876-5764, villagebibleefc.org.

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., plans a maze of themed trunks during its Trunk or Treat celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.

United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, offers a Blessing of the Animals at 2 p.m. today.

The church plans Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. The church supports the Teal Pumpkin Project aimed at raising awareness of food allergies and promoting inclusion of all trickor-treaters.

Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., offers an “Inquirer’s Class” at 9:45 a.m. Sunday for people who wish to learn about the church and the Lutheran doctrine.

The church hosts a senior safety day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The free seminar will share information about identity theft, local scams, elder abuse, Medicare fraud, prescription drug safety and more. Breakfast and lunch are provided for those who register with the church.

Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.

REGION

Holiday Island Community Church, 188 Stateline Drive, sponsors the third annual “Blessing of Pets” at 10 a.m. today in the parking lot of the Holiday Island Elks Lodge at 4 Park Cliff Drive.

The church offers a new five-week Bible study on Paul and Philippi beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 19. Ray Vander Laan narrates the video series.

Information: 253-8200, hicchurch.com.