this week’s EVENTS

Editor’s note: Many events have been canceled or postponed due to concern about the coronavirus.

ONGOING Community Drive-Thru Dinners

HEBER SPRINGS — The following churches and organizations are serving drive-thru dinners for area residents: First Baptist Church, 201 N. Fourth St, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays; Heber Springs First Assembly of God, 1009 W. Searcy St., from 5-7 p.m. Thursdays; Breakin’ Bread Ministries, 714 Scott St., from 5-7 p.m. Fridays; and First United Methodist Church, 1099 W. Pine St., from 5-7 p.m. Saturdays. Other churches, organizations, businesses and volunteers have helped make the dinners possible by donating time and resources.

Community Award Nominations

BATESVILLE — Rotary Club 2507 is seeking nominees for awards to be presented at the annual Rotary Award Banquet. The five areas are the Making A Difference Service Award; the Doctor/Nurse/ Care Worker of the Year Award; the Outstanding Community Service Award; Educator of the Year; and Role Model of the Year. Submit nominations by June 1 to batesvillearrotaryclub@gmail.com or Rotary Club of Batesville, Attn: Amanda Dickey/Community Awards, 2121 Harrison St., Batesville, AR 72501.

Ring Them Bells and Honk Them Horns

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Museum of Military History, in partnership with First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville, will ring their bells at 6 p.m. for 30 seconds each weekday, Monday through Friday. The ringing of the bells is to show appreciation to the doctors, nurses, first responders, pharmacists and grocery-store staff who keep working under potentially dangerous conditions. All churches and civilians are welcome to join in by ringing bells or honking their car horns at the appointed time.

Ozarka Scholarship Deadline Extension

MELBOURNE — The deadline to apply for Ozarka College scholarships for the fall 2020 semester has been extended to June 1. Ozarka offers several institutional scholarships and more than 50 foundation scholarships. To be considered for the foundation scholarships, students must enroll full time and have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. Applications are available to students when logging into their myOzarka account. A written essay will also be required. For assistance with setting up an account on myOzarka or help applying for scholarships, call the Ozarka College Financial Aid office at (870) 368-2009 or email finaid@ozarka.edu.

Independence County Library Curbside Hours

BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library, 267 E. Main St., has extended its curbside service hours to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. To check out materials, call the library at (870) 793-8814, ext. 1. Library staff will hold materials for patrons to pick up at the back entrance of the building. The front entrance to the library is locked until the library resumes full service. The library will continue to offer free Wi-Fi to patrons, accessible from Main Street, near the front entrance to the library, and also near the back entrance on Water Street.

UACCB Community Education

BATESVILLE — The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville’s Community Education program offers a variety of online formats for learning remotely, including professional-development and advanced career-training opportunities. For more information, visit www.uaccb.edu/academics/community-education.

American Legion Post 71 Closure

CABOT — Criswell-Robinson American Legion Post 71 of Cabot has closed temporarily and has canceled all functions until further

notice. Post 71 is taking these precautions in light of the coronavirus situation.

Cabot Lions Club Knife Raffle 2020

CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club will raffle off a hand-crafted, custom knife and sheath by Lion Kimm Hunt that is valued at approximately $250. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase exams and eyeglasses for schoolchildren and in-need adults; to assist applicants with hearing aids and glaucoma and cataract surgeries; to provide vision screenings; and to support the Cabot Lions Scholarship Fund. Purchase tickets from any Cabot Lions Club member for a donation of $5 each or $20 for five. The drawing will take place Oct. 10 at the Cabot Lions booth at CabotFest.

UPCOMING Ozarka Graduation Ceremonies Postponement

MELBOURNE — Ozarka College will postpone nursing capping and pinning and commencement ceremonies, typically scheduled for early May, until June 9 and 11, respectively. Details for rescheduled events will be released as the dates near and more information regarding the national health crisis is available. For all updates concerning college activities, monitor the Ozarka website, www.ozarka.edu, and social media.

Beebe Farmers’ Market

BEEBE — The Beebe Farmers’ Market will be open from 4-7 p.m. May 14 at First United Methodist Church, 302 N. Main St. Due to COVID-19, a one-way drive-thru will be set up. Customers will enter through the back of the parking lot off North Cherry Street and exit onto North Main Street. They will not be permitted to exit their cars or cut in line for any reason. The Beebe Farmers’ Market Facebook page will post weekly lists of the items vendors will have available so preorders can be made. For more information, email beebe farmersmarket@yahoo.com.

Heber Springs SpringFest Cancellation

HEBER SPRINGS— The 33rd annual SpringFest, set for May 15 and 16 at Spring Park, has been canceled. For more information, contact event organizers at revive hebersprings@gmail.com.

Automotive Evolution Truck, Bike & Car Show Cancellation

BEEBE — The All ’bout Carz Automotive Evolution Truck, Bike and Car Show that was scheduled for May 16 at Arkansas State University-Beebe has been canceled. For more information, call (501) 388-2057.

Memorial Day Dance

GREERS FERRY — The Greers Ferry Chamber of Commerce will have its annual Greers Ferry Memorial Day Dance from 7-9 p.m. May 23 at Greers Ferry City Park. Food vendors and the featured band will be announced soon. For more information, call the chamber at (501) 825-7188 or email info@greersferry.com.

Makers Market on the Square

HEBER SPRINGS — Revive Heber Springs will offer a Makers Market on the Square from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 at the Cleburne County Courthouse. Local vendors will offer handmade products, goodies and produce.

For more information, call (501) 206-9866.