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JBU Cathedral Choir to perform
The John Brown University Cathedral Choir will kick off its spring tour with a concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Village Baptist Church, 380 Glasgow Road in Bella Vista. The concert is free and open to the public. Information: 479855-7775, vbconline.net or facebook.com/villagebaptistchurchbellavista.
Wall of Honor Expansion
NWA Veterans Council announced the ground breaking ceremony for the first new wall in the expansion plan honoring veterans. The event will take place at the Veterans Wall of Honor at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19. Space is still available for those who wish to honor a veteran. Information: vetwallofhonor.org.
Lenten Fish Fry
St. Bernard Catholic Church's second Lenten Fish Fry will be Friday, March 25. The Knights of Columbus state this is the 30th year anniversary. The Bella Vista Strings will add entertainment.
The menu includes: catfish, potato salad, coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert and coffee, tea and water. The cost is $15 per person. Tickets are required and may be purchased at the church office at 1 Saint Bernard Lane in Bella Vista, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.3 p.m. The phone number to contact is 479-855-9069. Tickets will also be available for purchase before weekend Mass, 4:30-5 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30-9 a.m. Sunday.
The social hall opens at 5 p.m. with serving to begin at 6 p.m.
There will be one additional date of April 8.
Riordan Spring Bazaar
The Riordan Spring Bazaar returns this year from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 23. Local artisans and crafters will sell handmade items. To obtain a vendor application, email ashleyn@bvvpoa.com.
Bella Vista Historical Museum
The Bella Vista Historical Museum is making available the parking spaces nearest the highway in front of the museum and the former American Legion building next door for individuals who would like to participate in the city-wide garage sale on April 29 and 30 (rain dates May 6 and 7) but who don’t want to have a garage sale at home. Volunteer Dustie Meads is coordinating this project as a fundraiser for the museum. Anyone interested in renting one or more of the spaces is invited to contact Meads for details at 479-381-8546. The rent will be $25 for one space, $45 for two spaces which will cover both days of the sale. Set up will start each day at 8 a.m., with shutdown by 5 p.m. The museum will be open the same hours both days.
Vendor parking will be on the grass north and east of the Settler’s Cabin. Contact the museum at 479-855-2335.
City of Bella Vista
City seeking public input — A public input session will be held on the potential regulation of shortterm rentals within the city limits from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at Bella Vista District Court, 612 W. Lancashire Blvd.
Those unable to attend this meeting can send comments via email to Taylor Robertson at trobertson@bellavistaar.gov until close of business Wednesday, March 23.
The City of Bella Vista recognizes the importance of short-term rentals from both an economic development and amenity perspective, but also the benefits of providing basic regulations for them. The Planning Division seeks more information on resident concerns about existing and future shortterm rentals in their neighborhoods, as well as ideas and thoughts about a regulatory ordinance. For questions about the meeting, email Robertson or call Community Development at 479- 268-4980.
The City of Bella Vista will sponsor the Citywide Garage Sale Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30, with a rain date of May 6 and 7. Considering the ongoing pandemic, the event will be planned to proceed as conditions allow.
The city has partnered with Discover Bella Vista, the city’s Advertising and Promotion Commission, as well as Bella Vista Neighbors, a neighborhood program and website. An online map of garage sale locations during the two days will be provided on the Bella Vista Neighbor’s website for shoppers’ ease in locating sales. To submit your address and to plan your shopping adventure beforehand, visit the map online at bellavistaneighbor.com/garage-sales. html. Sellers can enter which day(s) they wish to participate and classify the types of items that will be sold. A link to a printable list of addresses will also be available for the event. Those who submit their address by Friday, April 1, will be included on the printable list.
If you operate a business in Bella Vista and want to get involved, contact Cassi Lapp by email at clapp@ bellavistaar.gov.
Bella Vista Property Owners Association
The Board of Directors Election Candidates for the 2022 year are Jason Loyd, MaryAnn Bradley, Jerre Barron, Jr., Mike Abb and Sheila Heward.
The following are important dates for Board Candidates:
March 16 at 6 p.m. at Riordan Hall – Meet the Candidates
April 10 – Election Begins
May 17 at 6 p.m. at Riordan Hall – Annual Meeting/Election Closes
Welcome Meet and Greet for New Residents March 19
On Saturday, March 19, there will be a Welcome Meet and Greet at the Bella Vista Country Club (98 Clubhouse Dr) with an informal gathering at 9:30 a.m. for anyone who wants to come early to meet other attendees. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. and end at approximately 11:30 a.m. New homeowners and renters in the past 9-12 months are invited to join. This will be an opportunity to introduce yourselves and meet other new residents of Bella Vista and learn about the amenities. If interested in attending email bvwelcomesu@gmail.com.