MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Dec. 18

s Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is experiencing a shortage of type O negative blood and type AB plasma. Donations are needed immediately to ensure that adequate reserve levels are maintained. A blood drive will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Highlands United Methodist Church at 371 Glasgow Road in Bella Vista. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and present a valid photo ID.

Jan. 6

s Any persons seeking to become a Bella Vista Property Owners Association Board Candidate may acquire a petition packet from the Corporate Secretary, Tammie Loyd, at the Bella Vista Country Club (98 Clubhouse Drive) or via email at tammiel@ bvvpoa.com.

The important dates for Board Candidates are as follows: Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. - Informational meeting at the Bella Vista Country Club Board Room; and Jan. 10- Board Petition Packets are due before 5:00 pm CST.

Jan. 16

s All improved and unimproved Property Owners in good standing as of Dec. 3 are eligible to vote in the Bella Vista POA assessment increase. Ballots/ Proxies were mailed Dec. 12 and the voting will end on Jan. 16 with the results announced at 6 p.m. at Riordan Hall. For more information and testimonials, go to the POA website under 2020 Plan.

Jan. 22

s Notice of Annual Meeting — the 2020 annual meeting for the Bella Vista Animal Shelter Inc. will be held at the Bella Vista Country Club's board meeting room, 98 Clubhouse Drive in Bella Vista, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, for the transaction of all Bella Vista Animal Shelter Inc. business as may properly come before the meeting. The public and all members are invited to attend. Applications for board member positions are available at the Bella Vista Animal Shelter Inc. The application deadline is Jan. 1, 2020. Information: 479-855-6020 or bvas_ed@yahoo.com.