MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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 through Thursday, Aug. 2, 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. 23-26
▲ The Bella Vista NLM Regional and Sectional Bridge Tournament will be held the weekend of Aug. 23-26 at Riordan in Bella Vista. Each year this tournament supports a local charity or group and this year they will support the Bella Vista Veterans Wall of Honor. The tournament hopes to attract new players in the social bridge circles of Bella Vista. You don’t have to be a duplicate bridge player to have a good time. “Our club is one of the largest supporters of beginner duplicate bridge in Northwest Arkansas,” according to Kevin Glasgow, manager of the Bella Vista Duplicate Bridge Club. “We promise you will feel welcome, feel safe and have fun playing at our club and tournament.” Three teachers are in the mix to offer beginner lessons at Riordan Hall. Call Kevin at 713824-5694 or email him at Kevin glasgow3477@gmail.com to find out more. Preregister for the tournament using one of three methods: (1) play at our Club Game(s) at Riordan Hall any Tuesday or Thursday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. and preregister there, (2) go online at bellavistabridgetourney.org/reg. html and fill out the user-friendly application, or (3) send an email to nwa.bridge@gmail.com. For further information, contact Robert Gromatka, tournament chair, at johngrom2771@cox.net.
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 St. Bernard Lane in Bella Vista. Reservations only — tables of four-plus. 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 479-855-6319 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.