Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Local notes
BEER & HYMNS
Beer & Hymns, the only sing-along event raising funds for area nonprofits, announced recently a new partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma, a nonprofit offering housing, meals and care for families with hospitalized children.
The mission of the Ronald McDonald House is to create, find and support programs that improve the health and well-being of children in Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. While connected to a national charity, each location operates at the local level, relying on area support and funding to build, furnish and stock suites and homes for family members caring for their hospitalized children, said Erin Farrah, marketing and communications manager for their Arkoma program.
Last month Beer & Hymns raised $5,255.63 for the Rampy MS Research Foundation, funding additional research to cure multiple sclerosis.
Information: beerandhymns.com or email info@ beerandhymns.com.
OLLI
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas has announced the following classes:
• Sept. 19: Civics 101 — How Congress and the Federal Government Work, 10 a.m. to noon, Drake Airfield, $25 members, $40 nonmembers; Smart Cooking for 2 (Works for 1 Also), Zoom from your own kitchen and enjoy an evening of food prep, cooking and meal planning, 4 to 7 p.m., $25 members, $40 nonmembers.
• Sept. 20: Downtown Springdale Food Heritage Tour, take a walk in downtown Springdale and discover the food production history of this city, 9 a.m. to noon, Shiloh Museum, $19 members only; Have You Checked Your Personality Lately? Learn about yourself by taking several at-home tests then discuss your confidential results with others in this Zoom class, 1 to 3 p.m., $19 members, $34 nonmembers.
• Sept. 21: How Did Life Begin and How Often Does it Occur in the Universe? Join Dr. Malcolm Cleaveland to explore Mars to look for past and present life and other spacial locales that might host life, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., OLLI Office, $25 members, $40 nonmembers.
• Sept. 22: Bleakest Arkansas — Post Civil War Through the 1937 Flood. Rex Nelson, chronicler of Arkansas history, will discuss the impact that both catastrophic events had on the residents and state of Arkansas, Drake Airfield, 1 to 3 p.m., $29 members, $44 nonmembers.
• Sept. 23 & 28: Experience Dementia — Take a Walk in Their Shoes. A virtual dementia tour where participants will experience via VDT what it is like for a person suffering from dementia, 10 a.m. to noon, Schmieding Center, $19 members, $44 nonmembers.
Information: (479) 5754545 or olli.uark.edu.
HOPE CANCER
The Wellness Center for Hope at Hope Cancer Resources offers a yoga, meditation and fitness class for cancer patients and caregivers in person, via Zoom and YouTube.
Their team of counselors and social workers support cancer patients and their families every day with a focus on emotional health, no matter the circumstances.
A certified tobacco treatment specialist is available to support those looking to quit smoking with nicotine replacement therapy and counseling.
Those in need of medical supplies, liquid nutrition or durable medical equipment, such as shower chairs or walkers, are asked to reach out. Donations of new or gently used items are also accepted.
Information: (479) 3615847 or hopecancerresources.org.
OZARK SOCIETY
The Ozark Society Foundation is accepting applications for its Youth Engagement Grant through Oct. 22. Nonprofit organizations within OSF’s focus region that work with youth younger than 18 years of age in environmental and conservation efforts are encouraged to apply for up to $3,000 in grant funding. Projects should actively engage youth in conservation efforts that have tangible outcomes. Hands-on learning, service learning, community projects, and advocacy is encouraged. Applicants must be affiliated with a 501c3 nonprofit or school located in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, or the Caddo, Bossier, Webster, and Claiborne parishes of Louisiana.
Established in 1975, the Ozark Society Foundation supports and promotes conservation, education and recreation activity in the Ozark-Ouachita region and surrounding lowlands.
Information: ozarksociety.net or email osfoundationgrants@gmail.com.
TYSON
Tyson Foods is donating 50,000 masks and PPE to help the Marshall Islands contend with a covid-19 outbreak. The country’s president recently issued a health disaster proclamation due to the number of positive cases.
The company also recently awarded the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese a $25,000 community grant to fund programming that supports the Marshallese community in Arkansas. ACOM is a nonprofit organization based in Springdale that focuses on enriching the quality of life of Marshallese people through education, leadership, health, culture and commitment.
Information: tysonfoods. com.
COAT DRIVE
My Family Eyecare, of Colcord, Okla., is holding a “Share The Warmth” winter coat drive through Dec. 15. They are accepting new and gently used winter coats, especially child-sized, and other winter clothing items.
Clothing can be left at the following locations: My Family Eyecare, 820 Stateline Road, Colcord, Okla.; either Snappy Cleaners locations, 618 S. Holly St. or 2023 E. Main St. in Siloam Springs; or Church of Christ, 1997 U.S. 412 East, Siloam Springs.
Clothing, all sizes and seasons, is given the first Friday evening of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No information is required to receive clothing, but there may be a limit on amount of clothing each person can receive, depending on supply.
Information: (918) 4425811 or myfamilyeyecare. com.
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