Horse Trail open

Thenorthern loop of the equestrian trail at Pea Ridge National Military Park has been re-opened, according to officials at the park. The trail had been closed due to flooding issues and the removal of cedar trees adjacent to the trail.

Park staff asks that riders report any downed trees or excessively muddy areas to staff at the Visitor Center.

Pea Ridge National Military Park preserves and commemorates the March 1862 Civil War battle that helped Union forces maintain physical and political control of the state of Missouri. Administered by the National Park Service, the 4,300 acre battlefield is located six miles east of Pea Ridge, off of U.S. Highway 62.

Wednesday, March 16

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. — Story Hour, Pea Ridge Community Library, 801 N. Curtis Ave.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Seligman, Mo., Senior Center, donation lunch; for information, call Jo Ann Corn at 417-662-3749.

4 - 6 p.m. — Loaves ’n Fishes food pantry, The Ridge Community Church, 836 N. Curtis Ave.; for information, call Bonnie Austin at 451-9333 or e-mail bonnie.austin.nlc@gmail.com.

Thursday, March 17

7 a.m. meeting — Pea Ridge Optimist Club, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church; for information, call Sandy Lasater at 903-6795.

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Jr. Girl Scout Troop No. 5780, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church

7:30 p.m. — Garfield AA, Brightwater Methodist Church. Open meeting and no smoking; for information, call 359-3734.

Saturday, March 19

10 a.m. — Easter egg hunt, Brightwater United Methodist Church, U.S. Hwy. 62.

10 a.m. — Women in the Civil War: Celebrating National Women’s History Month. Join us for a 1 hour program on the varying roles Civil War era women played on both the home front and the battlefield; Pea Ridge National Military Park visitor center.

Noon — Annual Beta Alpha of ESA Easter Egg Hunt: Treat bags for everybody. Prizes for every age group! Ages: