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Aug. 24

▲ Join Fred Paillet, emeritus scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey and adjunct professor of geoscience at the University of Arkansas, to learn about one of Arkansas’ rarest native tree species — the Blue Ash — while it’s still around during the August Back 40 Story guided hike: Forest Catastrophes: Chestnut and Ash Epidemics. This hike will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 24, starting from the Buckingham Trailhead. It is approximately a 2.5 mile round trip and is moderately strenuous. There is no cost. The Buckingham Trailhead is located off Trafalgar Road on Buckingham Drive. Limited parking is available at the trailhead, and participants can park along Buckingham Drive as long as they are not blocking emergency vehicle traffic or residences. Please do not park in the right of way along Trafalgar Road.

Aug. 26

▲ The Kingsdale Squares will dance at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. Bob Loyd will be calling. For information, contact Bill Allen at 479-876-5066. Please note there is no dance on Monday, Sept. 2.

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 on Mercy Way in Bella Vista.