MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Aug. 3

▲ The annual rummage sale at Bella Vista First United Methodist Church will be held from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at 20 Boyce Drive in Bella Vista. Food and beverage will be available. All proceeds benefit local charities. For more information, call 479855-1158.

Aug. 5

▲ The Kingsdale Squares will dance at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. John Eubanks will be calling. For information, contact Bill Allen at 479-876-5066.

Aug. 10

▲ The annual “Chip and Dip” event sponsored by the Bella Vista Animal Shelter will take place from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Allen's Food Store in the Sugar Creek Plaza in Bella Vista. This event is for dogs only, though the $10 coupon is good at BVAS for all cats. Support the animal shelter and ensure your dog is chipped and bathed — event pricing is $10 microchip; $10 dog bath; or a huge deal for both, the “Chip and Dip” for $15.

▲ New homeowners and renters in the past 9-12 months are invited to join in the Welcome Meet and Greet Coffee at the Bella Vista Country Club (98 Club House Drive) Saturday, Aug. 10. There will be an informal gathering of anyone who wants to come early to meet other attendees at 9:30 a.m. The actual meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and last approximately until noon. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourselves and meet other new residents of Bella Vista and learn about the amenities. If interested in attending, please contact Debbie Sorensen at bvwelcomesu@gmail.com. She will provide you with details. Be sure to sign up for e-newsletters on the Bella Vista POA website. They include Dining, Golf, Recreation, POA and Sporting Updates.

Aug. 13

▲ On Tuesday, Aug. 13, the Bella Vista Community Concert Band will perform free at Blowing Springs Park. There will be a picnic supper before the performance from 5 to 6:45 p.m. provided by Prime Cut Catering. The outdoor performance begins at 7 p.m., and everyone should bring his or her own chair. All performances are free to the public. Blowing Springs Park is located east of U.S. 71 on Mercy Way (past the RV park) in Bella Vista.

Sept. 2

▲ Labor Day with the Bella Vista Community Concert Band starts with a picnic supper before the performance from 5 to 6:45 p.m. provided by Prime Cut Catering. The Monday, Sept. 2, outdoor performance starts at 7 p.m. and everyone should bring their own chair. All performances are free to the public. Blowing Springs Park is located east of U.S. 71 on Mercy Way in Bella Vista, past the RV park.

Sept. 7

▲ Bella Vista Men's Chorus Board is planning a season of music for the coming year. The next concert will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. The Bella Vista Community Church will he hosting the concert both days. The concert, “You Raised Me Up” will be songs of inspiration and hope. Tickets will be available from Chorus members.