COMMUNITY EVENTS
Safety first
“Accidents hurt, safety doesn’t” — a safety event sponsored by the Pea Ridge Optimist Club — is slated for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in the Pea Ridge Middle School cafeteria, according to president John Lasater.
Speakers at the event include Alan Bland, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, boat and water safety; B.J. Heilman, Ozark Mountain Trading Co., recreational kayaking and safety tips; and Sallyann Brown, fly fishing expert, basic techniques for tying all types of flies. The event is free to the public.
Golf Benefit scheduled
The Pea Ridge Fraternal Order of Police is hosting a benefit golf tournament (four-man scramble) for Friday, April 21, at Big Sugar Golf Course.
Mulligen (2) and Tee Blaster packages are available for $20 per golfer. All packages include range balls, lunch and beverages and a gift bag. Entry fee is $300.
Funds raised will be used throughout 2017 to support lodge activities, such as “Shop with a Cop,” benefiting local students in need, supporting citizens in need due to disaster or emergencies, support for officers in need in times of crisis, and various other programs to benefit the citizens and communities of Benton County. Sponsorship levels are: Product sponsor: gifts to be distributed (i.e. gift bags, silent auction) and media recognition;
$350 for silver: hole sponsorship and media recognition; $500 for gold: team entry, hole sponsorship, media recognition; $1,000 for corporate: team entry, hole sponsorship, special recognition and post event lunch banner; and
$3,000 for platinum:
two-team entry, keynote sponsor, hole sponsorship, special recognition and post event lunch banner.
For sponsorship and team registration information, contact Mike Lisenbee, 283-6580; Todd Cornwell, 202-2898; or Matt Fry, 785-632-1430; or email pearidgefop88@gmail.com.
Glade blacksmith demonstration set
GLADE — Mark your calendar for the 2017 second quarterly meeting of the Glade Community Historical Society set for 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23, in the Glade Post Office/ Store, 20659 Slate Gap Road. Come see the progress on the restoration project, and enjoy a live blacksmithing demonstration by Jody Roller, who is also a great storyteller. Everyone is welcome.