COMMUNITY EVENTS

Grenville Dodge: Soldier, politician and railroad engineer featured

There will be a one-hour presentation at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, exploring the life of General Grenville Dodge; soldier, engineer, politician and railroad builder. Dodge served as a colonel and brigade commander at the Battle of Pea Ridge and would serve with distinction throughout the war, even providing General U.S. Grant an effective intelligence gathering operation. After the war, Dodge served as a member of Congress and as the chief engineer for the Union Pacific railroad. This program will take place in the park visitor center auditorium. For information, call 479-451-8122 ext. 1227.

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

Turkey Shoot slated

GARFIELD — The 24th annual NEBCO Fire-EMS “Turkey Shoot, Raffle, Rib Cookout & Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Day” is 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.

In addition to the Turkey Shoot, there will be a silent auction, bingo, archery contest, kids bb gun shoot, buy-it-now area and all-day raffles. Take an up-close and personal look at a fire

truck, rescue unit and ambulance, on display with NEBCO personnel there to answer questions.

A baby back rib lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under.