HOBBS HAPPENINGS

Young to speak about the White River before Beaver Lake

Susan Young, outreach coordinator at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, will be at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Sunday, Feb. 17, to present her captivating program, “Before Beaver.” Young will share rarely-seen images of the White River before the advent of Beaver Lake as she tells of life along the river’s banks. When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. Cost: Free, the public is invited.

Sweetheart Lunch/ Eagle Watch Cruises

Share the wonders of nature with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day weekend by taking an Eagle Watch Cruise on beautiful Beaver Lake and enjoying a scrumptious lunch at Ventris Trails End Resort.

Lunch features grilled bacon-wrapped chicken with mushrooms, onions and cheese, twice baked potato, seasoned green beans, French onion soup and salad with homemade bread rolls, Boston Cream Pie, tea, or coffee. A vegetarian option is offered. Alcoholic beverages are available at an additional charge.

There are two Sweetheart Cruises to choose from. One will run Saturday, Feb. 16, and the other Sunday, Feb. 17. Each cruise will leave Rocky Branch Marina promptly at 11 a.m. and return at 2 p.m.

Cost: $80+tax per couple or $40+tax per individual: Reservations and payment must be made in advance.

Contact Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area visitor center to reserve your spot, call 479-7895000.