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March 24

▲ The Bella Vista Historical Museum will present a 2 p.m. program by Dale Phillips on the importance of the War of 1812 and, in particular, the Battle of New Orleans. A recent retiree to Bella Vista, Phillips was with the National Park Service for 41 years, including 10 years as manager of the Chalmette Battle of New Orleans site. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. The museum is located at Kingsland Road and U.S. 71, next door to the American Legion. For information, call 479-855-2335.

March 25

▲ The Kingsdale Squares will dance at 6:45 p.m. Monday, March 25, at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista. John Eubanks will be calling. For information, contact Bill Allen at 479-876-5066.

▲ Republic Services will offer a spring appliance pickup free of charge to Bella Vista residents with accounts in good standing during the week of April 8. Residents should call City Hall during business hours to sign up. Signups will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, through Friday, April 5. City Hall is closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Items should be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. Monday, April 8, regardless of individual pickup days. Depending on the number of participants, pickup could take a few days. Refrigerators or other items that use freon will be accepted if the freon has been professionally evacuated and tagged. Call 479-876-1255, opt. 1, to sign up or ask questions.

March 29

▲ The Knights of Columbus will host its 27th annual Lenten Fish Fry at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1 Saint Bernard Lane in Bella Vista. The social hall opens at 5 p.m. and serving begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 29. Dinner servings include American catfish, potato salad, coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert, tea, coffee or water. The cost is $12.50 per person with tickets purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased at the church office or by calling 479-855-9069. Tickets may also be purchased at the parish hall on Sundays from 10 to 10:45 a.m.