COMMUNITY DIGEST
Vietnam Veterans
In recognition of the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War, John Brown University history professor Preston Jones is collecting memories and stories from local veterans. If you served in Vietnam during the conflict, in any capacity at any time, please contact Professor Jones at (479) 238-8688 or pjones@jbu.edu.
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.
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. 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 or to enter the parade contact Denver Whitehead, vice commander of American Legion Post 29, at 479-212-2365.
Warm through the Winter
Crye-Leike Real Estate Services Siloam Springs and Gentry branch locations are teaming up to help local families in need prepare for the winter months through their “Warm through the Winter” campaign. Donations of gently used coats, scarves, gloves, and hats as well as canned and dry foods will be collected until Nov. 10.
All winter wear that is donated will be given to schools within the district of Siloam Springs and their surrounding areas.
Donations can be made at Crye-Leike Real Estate Services, 801 W. Highway 412, Siloam Springs, AR 72761. For more information contact Jennifer Harper at 479-238-0442, or email Jennifer.harper@crye-leike.com.