MARK YOUR CALENDAR

May 16-19

▲ The Bella Vista Animal Shelter will hold a Charity Garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Wednesday through Saturday, May 16-19. Donations can be dropped off at the shelter location from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the shelter.

May 17

▲ The Institute of Music, Worship and the Arts (IMWA) in Bella Vista is hosting a benefit concert and tea at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 17. The benefit includes an elegant candlelight dinner with music and a special concert performance. Tickets are $20 each or four for $15. Proceeds of the dinner will go to scholarship funds for Northwest Arkansas students. For more information, call 479-254-9188 or email imwamusic@sbcglobal.net.

May 23

▲ Bella Vista will be holding a local blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the Highlands United Methodist Church located at 371 Glasgow Road in Bella Vista. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a valid photo ID.

May 28

▲ USAF Band of Mid-America’s seven-piece band, the Starlifters, will present a free concert at the Outdoor Wall of Honor at 7 p.m. Monday, May 28, Memorial Day. The presentation is in partnership with the Veterans Council of NWA. Starlifters celebrates America’s love for rock, country and popular music in telling the Air Force story. Bring a lawn chair for your comfort. Call 479-426-8723 for additional information.

June 8

▲ Bella Vista Garden Club’s 2018 garden party will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Simple Pleasures, 13718 Rothbury Drive in Bella Vista. Held in cooperation with the city of Bella Vista and the Bella Vista POA, the event will feature local artists, music, delicious appetizers, wine, raffles, a silent auction and much more. Tickets may be purchased for $15 at POA Member Services, Bella Vista Arvest Bank locations, Audrey’s Resale Boutique and from Garden Club members. For more information, contact BellaVistaGardenClub.com or call 479-855-0203.