Make your home safe and accessible COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Kind at Heart Ministries is offering help to make homes “safe and accessible” with ramps, widening doors and building hand rails. Financial assistance may be available. For more information, contact 479-373-6281 between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. or email servant@ kindatheart.org.
Fiber Artist Workshop
Gene Shepherd of Anaheim, Calif., will be teaching a beginner’s rug-hooking workshop on April 17 and 18 at Community Christian Fellowship in Siloam Springs. There will also be a workshop for experienced rug-hooking artists on April 20, 21 and 22. For more information call Gail Edwards at 479-381-6693 or email gledwar@cox.net. For more information on Shepherd, visit his website at www. geneshepherd.com.
Fundraiser breakfast/ band
The Siloam Springs Senior Activity and Wellness Center will host a weekly fundraiser breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. every Friday at the center, located at 750 Heritage Court. The fundraiser is open to all ages. The center will also host the OK Country Band at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of every month. The performance is free and open to anyone.
Manna Center Thrift Store
The Manna Center Thrift Store is now accepting credit and debit cards for purchases of $10 or more to make it easier for customers to shop. The store is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Customers can like the thrift store on Facebook or stop by and see what the dollar item is for the week. Anything over a month old is half price. The Manna Center is located at 670 Heritage Court, behind the Senior Activity and Wellness Center on Tulsa Street.
Tailwaggers seeking volunteers, donations
Tailwaggers is seeking volunteers to walk dogs and socialize cats at the city animal shelter. They are also in need of donations of chewies, rawhides, cat toys and dog harnesses for the animal shelter. Donations can be dropped off at the animal shelter located at 1300 East Ashley St. Call 238-3612 for more information.
Yoga classes
Bridges to Wellness and the Siloam Springs Parks and Recreation Department are sponsoring Yoga classes. Classes will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday nights at the Moss House located at 311 S. Mt. Olive St. The cost for classes is $4.
Coffee with the Commander
Siloam Post 29 hosts “Coffee with the Commander” from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. each Saturday morning in the basement of the historic American Legion Community Hall located at 110 North Mount Olive in Siloam Springs. This is a time when members of the community can meet veterans and hear some of their stories. It is an opportunity to become familiar with the many programs of The American Legion serving veterans, youth and much more in the community. The organization welcomes input about its programs and ways to improve them. They are also open to suggestions about opportunities within the community. This event is not just for veterans and Legionnaires, everyone is welcome to join in the discussions and enjoy the free coffee and donuts. For more information visit SiloamPost29.org.
CrossTraining
CrossTraining is held at 3DPT from 5:30 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The group shares in scripture, prays and then has a 45- to 60-minute workout. The class is free but voluntary donations can be made to help support the cost of utilities and equipment. For more information, contact Johnny Pittman at 479-220-1967.
Kansas Public Library
The Kansas Public Library has lots of activities to enjoy. The library has a new “Freegal Music Service” that offers over 10,000 music labels from 65 countries. A library patron in good standing may download three songs a week for free from https:// eodls.freegalmusic.com. Refreshments will be provided. For more news and updates visit the Kansas Public Library’s Facebook page.