COMMUNITY DIGEST
Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers
The Siloam Springs Meals on Wheels program has three openings for volunteers to deliver meals one day a month — on the second Monday, the second Tuesday and the third Tuesday. For more information, call 479-524-5735.
Get Fit exercise class
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service in Benton County is offering a group fitness program, Extension Get Fit, to help adults increase strength, flexibility and balance. The research based strength training program uses dumbbells and ankle weights to improve fitness in a fun and relaxed onehour class. It is conducted by Susan Pickle, County Extension Agent and certified instructor. Sessions will meet twice weekly at 9 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $12 for the 10-week program and includes all sessions and a fitness assessment. For more information contact Susan Pickle at 479-271-1060 or at spickle@uaex.edu.
Fire Department feedback
The Siloam Springs Fire Department has announced a new Emergency Medical Services Customer Survey. This will allow individuals who have been treated by a city ambulance to provide honest and confidential feedback into their experience. Customers can provide valuable insight and feedback into the Fire Department’s performance.
“Our goal is to constantly strive to improve the quality of the services that we provide to the citizens,” said Siloam Springs Fire Department Chief Jeremey Criner. “The feedback that we receive will be an integral part of our quality improvement program.”
If you’ve had any interaction with the City’s EMS crews, please take a few minutes to fill out the EMS Customer Survey located on the Fire Department page of the City website, www.siloamsprings. com/199/Fire
Siloam Springs Public Library Meet the Author
In conjunction with John Brown University’s Giving Voice, the Friends of the Siloam Springs Public Library are partnering with the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment of the Arts to present Meet the Author. Creative non-fiction author Lisa Ohlen Harris will be at the library’s public meeting room from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20. She is the author of The Fifth Season: A Daughter-inlaw’s Memoir of Caregiving (2013) and Through the Veil.
SSHS 1964-1979 Reunion
Siloam Springs High School classes of 1964 through 1979 will be holding a mega-class reunion on Sept. 16 at Camp Siloam (formerly the Baptist Assembly). The class of 1964 was the first to graduate from the old high school on Jefferson Street. Registration will be held from 3:30 to 4 p.m. followed by the reunion from 4 to 6 p.m. An optional barbecue meal will be served in the large cafeteria for $9.50/person from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Anyone may bring hors d’oeuvres and treats to share throughout the evening. From 7:30 to 10 p.m. former high school band members will be providing lots of fun, sentimental 60’s-70’s musical entertainment. Tours will also be held throughout the day, including a tour of the Siloam Springs Museum at 10 a.m.; a downtown walking tour at 11 a.m.; and a tour of the old high school on Jefferson Street at 1 p.m. There is no registration charge for the Reunion, but the “recommended donation” is $15 per person and $25 per couple in advance, or $20 per person and $35 per couple at the door to cover expenses. Cabins available for $45 per night (19 available). For more information and to register in advance, please visit sshs-reunion-64-79.com
Lunch and Learn with Katelyn Beaty
DaySpring will host author Katelyn Beaty at a lunch and learn event from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Siloam Springs Community Center. Tickets are available on Eventbrite at https://awomansplacesiloam.eventbrite.com for $12 each and the lunch will be catered by Edibles by Zoe. Katelyn Beaty is the author of A Woman’s Place and an editor at large for Christianity Today.
While We’re Waiting
While We’re Waiting is a grief support group designed specifically for parents who have lost children. The group, led by Don and Deondra Chamberlain, meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Sager Creek Community Church, located at 1600 Cheri Whitlock Drive in Siloam Springs. Refreshments are served. For more information, call 479-5497005.
Road work on Kenwood
The city of Siloam Springs will be closing Kenwood between Holly and Carl streets to move utility lines and widen the street. Closure will be intermittent between now and Dec. 31. For more information, contact the street department at the city at 524-5136. Please plan routes accordingly.
Grief Support Group
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital hosts a Grief Support Group with Don Wleklinski, APRN, at 6 p.m. every first and third Friday of the month inside Classroom 1 at 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs. If you would like to join the group, call 479-220-2772.
Dogwood Literacy Council
It is rewarding to be able to assist someone who is trying to improve their literacy skills in order to help their family. The Dogwood Literacy Council is in need of more volunteers who would like to become a tutor. Training and materials will be provided. For more information contact Charlie at 479-524-4009.
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 479-3736281 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.
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.
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.