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Women’s 5-Hole Golf Meet ‘n Greet

Any ladies who are interested in a “no pressure” (casual with no handicap) golf league are invited to stop by Riordan Hall between 10 a.m. and noon Monday, March 27, for coffee and doughnuts.

As the name indicates, score is kept for the first five holes, then most continue on for the nine holes. Both riding carts and pull carts are available. Play. at Brittany Golf Course on Mondays, begins at 9 a.m. April 3. Dues are $12 and can be paid either on the March 27 or sent to Laura Singleton at 15 Devizis Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72714. For more information and a registration form, consult the website www.bellavistapoa.com/ amenities/golf/. Then go to groups or associations and scroll down to “5-Hole Golf.”

St. Bernard Ladies Golf League

This group is looking for all women interested in joining a Wednesday golf league. They have a friendly, competitive 18-hole group and a social nine-hole group. The season is from April to October, which includes a weekly $1 individual or team event, a fun Guest Day and an awards banquet.

They will have a breakfast kickoff from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, at St. Bernard Parish Center. Bring a friend and come see if this group fits you.

For more information, call Jan Dietman, 479-715-6794, or Kathy King, 479-855-4913.

Fly casting workshop

Those who wish to learn the basics of fly casting will want to attend the Fly Casting 101 workshop to be held at the Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area visitor center from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 19. Two hours of instruction will be in the classroom, and two hours will be outside. Participants will learn four basic casts, the six basic types of flies (lures), how to cast and “play” the flies in the water, how to read water, how to wade, how to purchase and assemble your equipment, how to store your equipment, as well as how to tie the four basic knots used by fly fishers. All equipment will be provided.

The workshop will be taught by Sallyann Brown, past recipient of the “Woman of the Year” and the “Federation of Fly Fishers Educator of the Year” awards from the Federation of Fly Fishers, Inc. The workshop will be held at the Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Arkansas 12 just east of the Arkansas 12/War Eagle Road intersection.

The minimum age is 12. Cost per person is $35 plus tax. Class size is limited to 15. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Call 479789-5000 for more information.

Oldies Golf Group seeks members

The Oldies Golf Group is seeking new members for the 2017 Spring/ Summer season. They are a ninehole Tuesday morning group and play all of the Bella Vista courses. They play a different game each week, and all handicaps are welcome. There is no fee to join.

For more information contact Barry Owen at 479-876-8432 or drive1954@gmail.com.

Women’s Nine-Hole Golf Association

The Bella Vista Women’s NineHole Golf Association is accepting applications for the 2017 golf season. Golf rounds are played on Monday mornings April 3-Oct. 23 on Kingswood and Berksdale golf courses. Members sign up by Tuesday to play the following Monday with four flights set by members’ handicaps.

Membership dues are $25 plus $5.50 handicap fee and an optional $2 for hole-in-one. Spring brunch is Monday, March 27, at Riordan Hall. Applications are available in the Kingsdale pro shop and on the bvv9wga.com website.

Members will be available with applications and to answer questions at the Golf Expo from 9 a.m. to noon March 18, at Riordan Hall.

Junior Tennis Camp

Kingsdale Tennis Center will host a Spring Break Junior Tennis Camp March 20-23 (rain date March 24). This will be excellent practice for upcoming USTA Junior Team Tennis and USTA Junior sanctioned tournaments. The instructors are USPTA certified with over 55 years of experience. Junior tennis players ages 6-17 will participate from 9 a.m. to noon each day of the camp. The cost is $120 per child, and the deadline to sign up is March 18.

For more information, call 479855-8174.

Golf & Burgers Golf Group

Golf & Burgers, a nine-hole, no-handicap golf group, is looking for new members. They are a fun, social group that play a nine-hole, four-person scramble followed by dinner at different restaurants in Bella Vista.

They are open to both singles and couples of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players.

They play two Saturdays a month, from April through October, with a shotgun start at 2 p.m.

If you are interested in joining this fun group, visit golfandburgers. com or sign up by contacting one of the following members: Marge, 479-268-4315; Pam, 479-7211023; Billy, 316-393-8798.

Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association

The Bella Vista Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association is accepting applications for new and past members for the upcoming 2017 season. They play on Wednesday mornings, April through October, with reserved tee times and four handicapped flights on the Berksdale and Kingswood courses. Banquets are held in the spring and fall. They offer weekly hole and flight prizes, support local charities and sponsor a member/guest event to be played March 15, on Berksdale. Applications for membership are available in the pro shops and online at the BVPOA website.

In addition, representatives will be available at the Golf Expo at Riordan Hall from 9 a.m. to noon March 18. For more information, contact Mark Jackson, 479-8550047, or Joe D’Anna, 479-876-5460.

Golf Association taking applications

The Men’s Golf Association is now accepting new members to join their 2017 Tuesday golf league. The MGA was established in 1972 and is the largest continuing golf group in Bella Vista. New for 2017, the MGA is open to POA members and nonmembers.

The men’s league begins play on the first Tuesday in April and ends the last Tuesday in October. The MGA offers:

• An organized format for golfers of all ages, abilities and handicaps

• Easy weekly online sign-up

• Weekly prize payouts and hole-in-one pool (included with $65 dues)

• A Players Cup competition

• Support for local charities. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, socialize and play a fun, weekly golf event.

For more information and applications to join, visit www.bvvmga. com.

Women’s League seeks members

The Bella Vista Women’s 18-Hole League is a great way to meet new friends and socialize while golfing. All levels of players are welcome to join.

The league plays on Thursdays from April through October. Visit www.bvwgc.com or contact Nan DeLany at 479-268-3264 for further information.

Mother Nature visits Hobbs State Park

Mother Nature herself has become a frequent visitor to Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. She visits the park every second Saturday of the month to read nature stories to her little followers. The next reading, “Old Mother Nature - Looking for Signs of Spring,” describes early conservation and discovering changes of plants and animals in the spring. It begins at 10:30 a.m. March 11.

Storytime will be followed by hands-on nature-craft activities. Children of all ages are welcome; however, most stories target children 3-6 years of age.

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area visitor center is located on Arkansas Highway 12 just east of the War Eagle Road intersection. This event is free. For more information, call 479-789-5000.