KEEPING YOU UPDATED
Pedal It Forward will hold a rummage sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at the Bella Vista shop located at 3902 N.W. Wishing Springs Road in Bella Vista with all donations going to support the mission. All items including bikes, parts, accessories and more will be available to “make an offer.” The items will be new, used, funky, rare, high end and vintage. Refreshments will be available thanks to Bike Rack Brewing and Airship.
Women’s Club Holiday Bazaar
Winter Wonderland will be held from 8 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday at St. Bernard Catholic Church.
The church’s Tuesday Crafters have been busy making some of the annual requested items and creating new items to share. The annual bazaar features handmade holiday crafts, baked goods, hand-painted items, jewelry, the famous Trinkets & Treasures, floral and a 50/50 drawing and raffle items. There will be breakfast (cinnamon rolls and coffee) and lunch (chicken noodle soup or chili, pulled pork sandwich) as well as pie and iced tea or coffee. Carry-outs will also be available. Bring your friends and neighbors and watch for the big bazaar sign in front of the church.
Trunk Treasures Sale
P.E.O. Chapter B.L. members will line up their cars and open their trunks filled with items to sell in the parking lot at First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. The rummage sale will include new and gently used items such as toys, games, home decor, household goods, artwork, books for all ages, N.I.V. audio Bible (cassette tapes), holiday decorations and more. New silver jewelry, including chains, pendants, earrings, bracelets, Tree of Life set and oneof-a-kind costume jewelry will be for sale at discount prices. All proceeds of the sale will provide grants, scholarships, awards and loans for women seeking higher education through P.E.O.’s philanthropic projects. Information: email caugs@mchsi.com or call/ text (641) 485-3127.
Senior Safety Academy
There will be a free Senior Safety Academy at the church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9. This includes seminars on topics such as: Identity Theft, Local Scams, Community
Safety and Awareness and Cyber Crimes as well as a Q&A session with local law enforcement officials. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided to registered attendees. Please register to ensure a spot. For more information and registration, call Bella Vista Lutheran Church at 479855-0272.
Veterans Day program
There will be a free patriotic Veterans Day Program at the Veterans Wall of Honor Memorial in Bella Vista at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov 11. Bring a chair. The event will be held rain or shine and will last approximately one hour.
Holiday Mailbox Greens
Handcrafted arrangements of fresh greens and berries for holiday mailboxes or door swags are being sold now. Bring cheer to your neighborhood and/or gift your friends and favorite businesses. Proceeds of the sale will make a difference in women’s lives through P.E.O.’s philanthropic projects that provide higher education assistance. The cost of $15 includes delivery and installation in Bella Vista. Deadline for orders is Tuesday, Nov. 19, and delivery is Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 1-2.
To place your order, contact carebutler@aol.com or call/text 805-844-8437.
Dec. 7 Patriotic Event
Local Veterans are holding a patriotic event to commemorate Dec. 7, 1941, at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Event entertainers will include the Bella Vista Sophisticated Ladies Dance Group, Perfect Harmony Barbershop Chorus and the NWA Jazz and More Orchestra. Doors open at 5 p.m.; entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. with an expected duration of approximately two hours.
Bella Vista Community Band
All are welcome to the Bella Vista Community Concert Band concert scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Bella Vista Community Church. Information: 918-688-3582.
Bella Vista Historical Museum
The museum has now added Thursdays to its schedule, so it is open Thursday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m., with free admission. The museum is located near the corner of Highway 71 and Kingsland in Bella Vista. Information: 479-855-2335 or bellavistamuseum.org.