COMMUNITY CALENDAR

SSHS 1964-1979 Reunion

Siloam Springs High School classes of 1964 through 1979 will be holding a multi-class reunion on Sept. 16 at Camp Siloam (formerly the Baptist Assembly). Registration will be held from 3:30 to 4 p.m., followed by the reunion from 4 to 6 p.m. A meal will be provided (cost TBD) from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and former high school band members will be providing lots of fun, sentimental 60’s-70’s musical entertainment from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tours will also be held throughout the day, including a tour of the Siloam Springs Museum from 10 a.m. to noon; a downtown walking tour at 11 a.m.; a tour of the new high school at 1 p.m.; and a tour of the old high school on Jefferson Street at 2 p.m. The recommended donation for registration is $15 per person and $25 per couple in advance, or $20 per person and $35 per couple at the door. For more information and to register in advance, please visit sshs-reunion-64-79. com

Preschool enrollment

Northside Elementary School is currently taking applications for preschool students for the 2017-2018 school year. All applications will be submitted online and can be accessed by going to the Northside homepage, http://northside.siloamschools.com/

Children must be 4 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2017, to apply for preschool. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first qualified basis. All qualified children who are four years old by this date will be notified by mail. For more information call 479-524-4126.

50th reunion

The 50th reunion of the Siloam Springs High School class of 1967 will be held Sept. 15, 2017, at 28 Springs. For more information, contact Marsha Emanuelson at emanuelson@cox.net.

Make your home safe and accessible

Kind at Heart Ministries is offering help to make homes “safe and accessible” with ramps, widening doors and building handrails. 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.

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 Street. 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 Street. 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.