DAR Good Citizens honored
The Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recently honored three area senior high students for being elected as DAR Good Citizens of their schools. They are: Courtney Hill from Hot Springs World Class, Hannah Whorton from Lakeside and Khalil Brownlee from Malvern high schools. Lauren Davis from Magnet Cove High School was unable to attend and will receive her award in April.
The process of selecting a DAR Good Citizen goes like this: Each school’s student body elected a candidate who consistently demonstrated the qualities deemed by NSDAR as being an outstanding good citizen. These elected DAR Good Citizens exhibited certain qualities, not only at school, but in the community, such as dependability, which includes truthfulness, loyalty and punctuality; service, which includes cooperation, courtesy and consideration of others; leadership, which includes personality, self-control and ability to assume responsibility; and patriotism, which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation.
clothes, housewares and small furniture are appreciated. Proceeds are used to assist needy families in Garland County.
John & Sue Anthony Vintage Mall, 1679 Highway 7 north, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit Teen Challenge of Arkansas. Call
624-2446 or email storemanager@ teenchallengear.org for information.
Stop Animal Cruelty Thrift Store, 123 Albert Pike, is open from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. All proceeds benefit the rescued pets in foster care. SAC is an all-volunteer organization striving to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain and suffering in animals. It investigates reports of cruelty and neglect in Hot Spring and Garland counties. Donations of kitchen items, home decor, clothing, shoes, bedding, linens, collectibles and furniture in good condition are appreciated. Donations of dog and cat food or pet supplies may be left at the store. All donations are tax deductible. Low-cost spay and neuter vouchers are available to the public. Anyone wishing to volunteer or become a foster parent may call the hot line, 501-276-7570, for information.
Potter’s Clay Thrift Shop,
1013 Malvern Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Tax-deductible donations of good reusable clothing and furniture are accepted. Proceeds benefit Potter’s Clay Ministries, a Christ-centered shelter for abused women and children. Call 620-4405 for information.
Miscellaneous
Duplicate bridge will be
The winner of the election fills out an application and submits their academic resumes, GPAs and personal beliefs in having qualities of a DAR Good Citizen. An optional scholarship essay portion was submitted by each student. Their extra-curricular service to the community and schools are indications of how they are dedicated to helping others and being good role-models. Judging on these criteria was done by non-DAR members who did not know any of the applicants.
The Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter NSDAR honored these seniors with a reception and award ceremony at the Melting Pot Genealogical Society Library. Parents were welcome to participate in the ceremony by pinning the medals on their Good Citizen. Each student received a lapel pin medal, ID card, certificate from NSDAR, poster explaining the significance of the Good Citizens symbol and a monetary gift from the chapter acknowledging their achievements. Guidance Counselors Peggy Stratton from Lakeside and Amy Snider from Hot Springs World Class high schools came to support their students.
held at 11 a.m. today at The Bridge House, 300 W. St. Louis St., for all bridge players with stratified scoring. Need a partner? Come early, one is onsite. Call 525-8780 or 2629149 for information.
Humane Society of Garland County pet adoption is held from
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays at Petco, in Cornerstone Shopping Center. All dogs and cats are neutered, up-to-date on shots and deemed healthy. To volunteer to help with adopt-a-thons, transporting dogs, humane investigations, education programs, Walk-A-Dog project or at the thrift store, call 623-5012. The kennel, at 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale, off Highway 128 east of Hot Springs Village, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. HSGC is a limited intake “no kill” facility which is donation-funded only and receives no tax funding. It offers programs such as Humane Education and Dog Bite Prevention to any local youth group, school, church or civic organization.
Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association holds International Defensive Pistol Association matches at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday and U.S. Practical Pistol Association matches at 10 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month. Rimfire matches are held on various Sunday afternoons. Trap and Skeet fields are open at 9 a.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays. Cowboy Action matches are the first Saturday. Civilian marksmanship matches are the third Saturday. All are held at Valley Range. From the intersection of Highway 70 east and Millcreek Road, take Millcreek and drive 6.5 miles to the gravel pit, turn right on the dirt road, go 1.9 mile to the range. Call 620-0601 for information.
Jim Cotton Fan Club meets at 7 p.m. Saturdays at Sam’s Pizza for free live music from Cotton. Call Judy Mullings, 627-2531, for information.
Yoga will be held at 11 a.m. today at Quapaw Community Center,
500 Quapaw Ave. Beginners to advanced welcome. Call 623-9922 for information.
Rhythmic Interactive Percussion Ensemble meets from
4-8 p.m. Sundays at Kenneth Adair Park, 358 Central Ave., to inspire members and the public that everyone has rhythm and can connect through rhythm and have a healthier life. Instruments are provided. If inclement weather, will meet at Fine Arts Center.
Hot Springs Freethinkers will meet from 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday at Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts, 200 Whittington Ave. This is a discussion group for nonreligious, skeptic, secular humanist, atheist, agnostic individuals or anyone just wondering. The public is welcome. No proselytizing allowed.
Stop Animal Cruelty of Hot Spring and Garland Counties meets the first Sunday of every month with the location announced on its Facebook page, Stop Animal Cruelty Arkansas. It is a “no kill” nonprofit organization ran by volunteers where all pets are kept in foster care. Its purpose is to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty, encourage spay and neutering, and alleviate fear, pain and suffering in animals. It sponsors low-cost spay and neuter clinics to help alleviate pet overpopulation. Dog Bite Prevention and Humane Education classes are available to local elementary schools, churches and civic organizations. Persons interested in receiving information regarding low-cost spay and neuter vouchers or for reports of abuse and neglect may call 501-276-7570. For information about meetings or arranging someone to speak to your organization, email jlhsabco@yahoo.com.
Fraternal Order of Eagles
4369, 817 Hobson, will have an open grill from 5:30-7 p.m. today serving burgers; fries; onion rings; and shrimp, chicken strip or drummie baskets. The public is welcome. Call 318-1599 or 922-2988 for information.