MARK YOUR CALENDAR

July 25

▲ The next community blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Highlands Church, 371 Glasgow Road. This event is hosted by the Highlands United Methodist Men (HUMMERS). Plan to eat well and drink plenty of fluids before the event. Receive a free cholesterol screening. Photo identification will be required. Help make a difference in the community by giving blood. Contact the church office for more information at 479-855-2277.

July 26

▲ Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together over coffee to discuss issues and learn more about one another. Village Baptist Church, 380 Glasgow Road in Bella Vista, is the site for the next visit, from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 26.

July 27

▲ CBCO will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Village Bible Evangelical Free Church, located at 1591 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista. All blood donors will receive a heather gray T-shirt with a patriotic summer message. These shirts are available at all CBCO blood drives through July 31. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and present a valid photo ID.

Aug. 4

▲ The annual rummage sale at First United Methodist Church will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at 20 Boyce Drive in Bella Vista. There is something for everyone, including sporting goods, books, tools, kitchenware, toys, electronics and much more. Cinnamon and orange rolls will be served until they are gone, and lunch will be available. All proceeds go to benefit local charities. If you would like to donate to the sale, donations will be taken Monday, July 30, through Thursday, Aug. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. No clothing, furniture or TVs, please.

Aug. 7

▲ National Night Out with the Bella Vista Police Department — a chance for the community to get to know BV law enforcement and officers to know residents — will be held between 5 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Riordan Hall, 2 Riordan Road in Bella Vista. Free food, games and more for the whole family are planned.

Aug. 11

▲ Bella Vista Business Association will host its first business bazaar, which is open to all Bella Vista Business Association members to sell and promote their businesses. The bazaar will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, and will be held at Riordan Hall. Any members interested in participating may complete the request form at www.goo.gl/forms/ hG1RTXzLKu3h8W2o1.

Aug. 25

▲ Bella Vista Decorative Artists will host a Mad Hatter Card and Game Party from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, located at 1 Street Bernard Lane in Bella Vista. Reservations only — tables of fourplus. The cost is $12 per person, which includes a lasagna luncheon and door prizes. Also offered is a basket raffle and an art décor store to purchase hand paintings by members. Please call 479-8556319 or 262-308-4454 for more information and a reservation slip. Proceeds from the event will be used to support service projects and art enhancements of Northwest Arkansas.

Sept. 8

▲ The Bella Vista Welcome “Meet and Greet” for new residents and renters who have moved here in the past six to nine months will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Bella Vista Country Club, located at 98 Club House Drive in Bella Vista. The goal of this event is to introduce newcomers to the many amenities offered by the POA, as well as to meet Tom Judson, COO of the POA, and Peter Christie, mayor of Bella Vista. Please contact Debbie Sorensen at bvwelcomesu@gmail.com for additional information.

Sept. 11

▲ Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together over coffee to discuss issues and learn more about one another. Chaplin Jim Beckwith will discuss the pressures and dangers facing law enforcement today, and Chief James Graves will be available to answer questions. Village House of Bella Vista is the site for this visit, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Sept. 27

▲ The Bella Vista Senior Expo, hosted by Village House, will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27. There are sponsorship and booth opportunities to be had ; contact Sata at 479-855-4449.

Oct. 9

▲ Bella Vista Police Department and the Benton County S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) present the free 2018 Senior Safety Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Bella Vista Lutheran Church. Join them for breakfast, starting at 8 a.m. Please call to register at 479855-0272.