COMMUNITY DIGEST
Coffee with the Commander
Each Saturday morning from 8:30 to 10:30, Siloam Post 29 of The American Legion hosts “Coffee with the Commander.” A time for those who served to enjoy the camaraderie that they experienced during their time with “Uncle Sam.” The event is held in the basement of the American Legion Community Hall located at 110 N. Mount Olive. The coffee and donuts are fresh, the conversation is usually lively, jolly and informative. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and greet local Veterans who are still serving their Veteran Community. For more information, visit SiloamPost29.org or contact Jim Wilbanks at 850-520-0225.
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Summer reading programs are beginning at Siloam Springs Public Library. Friends of the Library Bookstore urgently requests donations of good used books of interest to children from toddlers to teens. The primary mission of the bookstore is to support these summer reading programs.
The bookstore always has a great assortment of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audio books — most priced under $2. Signs in the library will guide patrons to the bookstore area which is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Donations of used books and electronic media in good condition are always welcomed. The bookstore is managed and staffed entirely by volunteers and all proceeds are used to benefit the library.
Coat drive
New and gently used coats and sweaters of all sizes, especially children’s sizes, are being collected for those in need. They will be distributed at the clothing giveaway at Eastgate Church of Christ from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. Items also are offered to nursing home residents and students at local schools. All coats will be cleaned by Snappy Dry Cleaners. Coats can be dropped off at the office of Dr. Susan Vaughan, at My Family Eye Care, located at 820 Stateline Road in West Siloam Springs, or at Snappy Dry Cleaners located at 618 Holly St. or at Eastgate Church of Christ located at 1997 East U.S. Highway 412. For more information, call Joyce at 918-422-5811.
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. Mount Olive St. The cost for classes is $3. For more information, call Sarah Losh at 479-549-3143.
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 about their experience.
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