Local notes

PUTHOFF TO BE SPEAKER

Flip Putthoff, outdoors reporter for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,

knows the Northwest Arkansas countryside well and will present a program at Hobbs State Park on the waterfalls in the area. He has tromped through the Northwest Arkansas woods and fished creeks, streams and Beaver Lake for 40 years.

Puthoff knows where the waterfalls are and will explain when, where and how to go on safari to see them. According to Putthoff: “I will highlight some of the waterfalls that are not too difficult to reach, including some by hiking and a couple that you can drive right up to. There are some in Van Winkle Hollow after a big rain, one nice one near the Madison County water intake, and a neat one near Hog Scald Hollow.”

This free program will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at Hobbs State Park visitor center, Arkansas 12 just east of the War Eagle Road intersection.

Information: (479) 7895000.

WAR FILMS CONTINUE

The Omni’s War Films Series, Portals For Peace, will continue at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at Omni, 3274 Lee Ave. in Fayetteville.

Information: (479) 4424600.

QUILT TRAIL JOINED

Benton County seeks to join 23 counties including Washington County participating in the Arkansas Quilt Trails, a sightseeing and destination movement across the U.S. inspired by quilt making, storytelling and local history.

Quilt trails include quilt patterns hand painted onto a large wooden surface that can be displayed on barns, homes, businesses, community buildings, historic structures or points of interest.

A public open house and information meeting about the Benton County Quilt Trail will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Bentonville Public Library. Quilters, artists, property owners and supporters are encouraged to attend to learn more and get involved. At a minimum, quilts must be 4 feet by 4 feet and at a maximum 8 feet by 8 feet.

Information: mwall mosaic.wixsite.com/bcbarn quilts/benton-countyarkansas-project.

MOUNT SEQUOYAH HONORS KAMINSKY

Mount Sequoyah Center Inc., a nonprofit education and retreat center, will host a screening of a short film on artist Hank Kaminsky at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27. The film was made by the Arkansas Arts Council when Kaminsky was named an official Arkansas Living Treasure in 2018. The screening will be followed by an interview with Kaminsky conducted by Kyle Kellams, KUAF 91.3FM news director. The event will serve as fundraiser to cast, transport and install a Kaminsky sculpture on Mount Sequoyah’s campus.

There is a $30 suggested donation. Kaminsky works will be auctioned with proceeds going to fund the project.

Casting the sculpture in cement, transportation to the Mountain, and installation are estimated to cost $25,000. As a nonprofit, Mount Sequoyah must secure the funds before the project can begin. Donors who make gifts of $500 or more will be recognized on the base of the sculpture.

Information: Mount sequoyah.org.

HOPE OFFERS YOGA CLASS

The Wellness Center for Hope at Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale, offers free yoga and meditation classes for cancer survivors and caregivers during the week.

Information: (479) 3615847.

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