COMMUNITY EVENTS

Remembering the Trail of Tears and the History of the Cherokee in Arkansas

A one-hour presentation on the Trail of Tears and its relevance to Pea Ridge and the region will be presented at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Pea Ridge National Military Park by Park Guide Kenneth Lockhart. This presentation will be preceded by a 23-minute video about the Trail of Tears. The program that follows will explore the causes and consequences of the U.S policy of tribal removal and a brief history of the Arkansas “Old Settlers” Cherokee will be examined.

“Remembering the Trail of Tears and the History of the Cherokee in Arkansas” will be held inside the park visitor center auditorium. Seating is limited. For information, call 479-451-8122 x 1227.

The Pea Ridge National Military Park preserves and commemorates the March 1862 Civil War battle that helped Union forces maintain physical and political control of the state of Missouri. Administered by the National Park Service, the 4,300 acre battlefield is located six miles east of Pea Ridge, just off of U.S. Highway 62. Visit us on Facebook or at: www.nps.gov/peri.

Labor Day Country Breakfast set

GARFIELD — The annual Labor Day Country Breakfast will be served from 7-10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, in the community center Northeast Benton County Volunteer FireEMS Station 1, U.S. Hwy. 62 and South Wimpy Jones Road.

Union Artillery demonstrations

Learn the role artillery played in the Battle of Pea Ridge. The park will blank fire a reproduction Model 1841 6-pound gun behind the park visitor center. Programs are at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Programs last approximately 20 minutes and are subject to weather.

Demonstration dates include: Saturday, Sept. 2, and 23; and Oct. 7 and 21.

Chicken in the Ditch set

The Pea Ridge Band Boosters will host a Chicken in the Ditch and car wash fundraiser beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, on the Pea Ridge High School parking lot.

“The ‘Chicken in the Ditch’ event has been a long-standing tradition in the Pea Ridge band program,” according to Stephanie Kotouc with the Pea Ridge Band Boosters. Chicken will be sold as long as it lasts. The car wash will last until about 3 p.m.

Music at firehouse slated

GARFIELD — Music at the Firehouse with The Black Oak Band will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 and 23 in the NEBCO Community Center, U.S. Hwy. 62 and South Wimpy Jones Road, Garfield. There is plenty of free parking, room to dance, and no cover or admission. Donations are appreciated with 100 percent going to NEBCO Fire-EMS. To stay current with all NEBCO Fire-EMS news and events, go to www.nebcofireems.org or like us on Facebook.

Blessing ceremony scheduled

GARFIELD — A Blessing Ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at Lot Bridge South campground boat ramp by NEBCO Fire-EMS. Following the ceremony, there will be a demonstration of the boat.

Avoca Fire Dept. hosts chicken dinner

AVOCA — The annual chicken dinner is set for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in Avoca City Park. There will be one free dinner per person and donations will be accepted.