The Network of Community Options, Inc. Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday during the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 2:30 p.m. The meeting is held at The Martin Center located at 28 Gibson Hill Rd, Ash Flat, Ark.
A new Arts and Crafts Festival will be coming to the Hardy Civic Center June 25 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Debbie Archer, Extension associate-communications UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Strawberries are a great summertime fruit to enjoy. They peak during the spring and early summer, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialistprogram outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences.
The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the business, nonprofit and municipal representatives to it’s second quarter general meeting on June 21, 12 noon at Just Like Home Cafe, located at 3655 Highway 62/412 in Hardy by the South entrance to Cherokee Village. SRACC membership is not required.
The annual Ravenden Springs Homecoming and Potluck will be held Saturday, June 18 beginning at 12 noon at the old Ravenden Springs School building located at 64 Ash St. Ravenden Springs, AR 72460.
The Brockwell Gospel Music School will hold its 75th Closing Program on Friday evening, June 24 beginning at 7 p.m. Come enjoy great gospel singing by students of all ages from Kindergarten through adult. Students and teachers from as many as six states attend every year to learn more about music and singing in their churches. Everyone is welcome to attend the Program in our air-conditioned space! A love offering to support the music school will be taken.
Be prepared for the Fourth of July weekend… On Sunday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at the gazebo in Dr. Thompson’s Park on Main Street Hardy, a special extraterrestrial music sensation, brought on by the Cosmic Criminals, will appear to rock you out of this world!
This Saturday, June 18, will bring another sound to serenade Main Street Hardy. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Singing in the Shade will send country music melodies streaming from the gazebo at Dr. Thompson’s Park. Note, this is a change from the original line-up of music groups that was initially printed in the newspaper before Memorial Day. Come enjoy another day strolling along the streets of Hardy accompanied by some toetapping tunes. If you want to sit and relax, there are several umbrellas and other opportunities for shade in Dr. Thompson’s Park. Bring a sandwich, a drink and enjoy!
Matthew Harper, of Cherokee Village, from Highland High School, was elected as a State Senator for his congressional district at Arkansas Boys State 2022, a summer leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion.
Matthew Harper, of Cherokee Village, from Highland High School, was elected as County Sheriff for Hanner County at Arkansas Boys State 2022, a summer leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion.