COMMUNITY D IGEST

Medieval Faire

John Brown University will host its eighth biennial Medieval Faire from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25 on the Siloam Springs campus in Simmons Great Hall, Room B. The Medieval Faire brings to life the arts, culture and food of the Middle Ages for students from prekindergarten all the way up to college. This year’s exhibits will include Battles of Beowulf, a Breton Werewolf Lai, Legends of Wales, Wandering Minstrels and Robing Hood the Yeoman Host of the Greenwood. The exhibits will be presented by students of professor Jonathan Himes’s Medieval Literature course with assistance from Integrated humanities classes and the history club. Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress up as a knight or lady to participate in the games and exhibits.

Bookstore at the Library

The Bookstore at the Library is now featuring a large and varied selection of Christmas books and CDs. Everyone is welcome to shop at the store for gifts. Most items are priced under $2. The bookstore currently needs donations of gently used children’s books — please bring donations anytime during library hours.

The bookstore is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Friends of the Library use all proceeds from the store to benefit the library, especially the children’s summer reading programs. Donations of used books and electronic media in good condition are always welcome.

Lighting of City Park

West Siloam Springs, Okla., is hosting a Lighting of City Park event at 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting from the North Pole. Canaan Land Ministries will provide music for the event.