COMMUNITY DIGEST
American Legion Fish Fry
American Legion Post 29 will hold a fundraising fish fry at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the American Legion Community Building. The dinner will cost $6 a plate and will include catfish and all the trimmings.
Dogwood Festival T-shirt Design Contest
The 2018 Dogwood Festival T-shirt Design Contest is now accepting entries. Designs must be singlesided and single-color ink. Designers may designate a desired T-shirt color if they wish. The deadline for entries is Nov. 30, and the winner will receive a T-shirt and $50 cash. Submissions may be sent to katelyn@ siloamchamber.com.
Stronger Together Meeting
Stronger Together is a support group for progressive-minded people who are advocating a change in the west Benton County region. The group has discussions on various avenues to reach this goal and would welcome input. The meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Inn at the Springs, located at 201 W. University St.
Diabetic Nutrition Class
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital will present a Diabetic Nutrition Class and free luncheon at noon on Nov. 8. The “Get Your Plate Into Shape” class is located in Classroom 2 at the hospital, located at 603 N. Progress Ave. To register, call 479-215-3125 or email aimee_morrell@ssrh.net.
Health Insurance Open Enrollment
Open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace started on Nov. 1. To enroll, log into HealthCare. gov, fill out an application and enroll in a 2018 Marketplace health plan. The deadline is Dec. 15 and coverage begins on Jan. 1, 2018. The 2018 plans and prices were available to preview shortly before Nov. 1. Siloam Springs Regional Hospital offers free assistance for anyone interested. Contact Laura Craig with eligibility screening services at 479-215-3137 to schedule a free appointment.
Civitan Soup Sampler
The annual Civitan Soup Sampler will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Community Christian Fellowship. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children age 3 to 10, and free for children under age 3. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support local organizations that serve people with developmental disabilities. The theme of this year’s soup sampler will be honoring veterans. Tickets can be purchased from any Civitan member.
Veterans Day Parade
A Veterans Day Parade will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. The parade will begin at the Masonic Lodge at the intersection of College Street and University Street, and make its way along University Street to Broadway Street, then to East Main Street, ending at the National Guard Armory. Parade entries are welcome. For more information, contact Denver Whitehead at 479-212-2365.