Mark your calendar for upcoming events
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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Friday, May 16
Noon to 5: 15 p. m. CZAP Insurance Agency is sponsoring the AARP Driver Safety Program at Apple Blossom Retirement Complex in Rogers. This class is designed to provide useful safety tips for drivers aged 55 and older. A $ 10 fee covers the cost of materials. Completing the class may qualify participants for a discount on auto insurance. Class size is limited. Call 273-1402 to register. Saturday, May 17
10 a. m. to noon Securities consultant Patrice Stewart will lead a free course on “ Investment and Brokerage Basics ” in the Lyla Wiley Reading Room at Bella Vista Library. Enrollment is limited to 40 people. Attendees must reserve their seats by calling the library at 855-1753 or leaving a message at 855-2374. Tuesday, May 21
6 p. m. String orchestras from Bentonville Public Schools will perform their annual “ Pops on the Lawn ” concert in front of Old High Middle School, 406 N. W. Second St. in Bentonville. Monday, May 26
6: 30 p. m. A free Memorial Day concert featuring the Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band will be held in Clapp Auditorium in the Mount Sequoyah Conference Center, 150 N. W. Skyline Drive, in Fayetteville. Call (479 ) 521-4293, or visit the Web at www. arkansaswinds. org. Friday, May 30
8 a. m. to 1: 30 p. m. An Options in Senior Housing Fair, sponsored by the Bella Vista Property Owners Association and the Schmieding Center, will take place at Riordan Hall. There will be a lecture on senior housing, as well as a panel discussion. Door prizes will be awarded. Admission is free. For information contact Sherry White at swhite @ scshe. uams. edu, or call 876-2335.
8: 30 a. m. to 1 p. m. Village Insurance of Bella Vista will sponsor an AARP Safe Driving Course, conducted by Rich Richardson, in the business ’ community room. Seating is limited. Anyone interested should call Linda at 855-3076.
4 p. m. to 8 p. m. Re / Max will host a customer appreciation extravaganza at the Lake Bella Vista Walking Trail. Free activities include rides in a tethered air balloon, a meal of brisket and bratwurst with sides, three Disney blowup bouncers for kids, goody bags, door prizes and live entertainment. Businesses that donate items for door prizes will be included in two newspaper ads and the flyer for the event, according to a press release from Re / Max. Call Dave Mishler, principal broker at Re / Max Real Estate Results in Bella Vista, at 903-5085. Saturday, May 31
7 a. m. to 11 a. m. Highlands Church will host its annual flea market inside the church and in its parking lot.
2 p. m. to 4 p. m. The Bella Vista Animal Shelter, 32 Bella Vista Way, will have an open house to show off its new building. There will be free refreshments and tours. Saturday, June 7
10 a. m. to 2 p. m. The Bella Vista Garden Club invites the public to enjoy a “ Lazy Daisy Summer ” juried flower show at Bella Vista Community Church. The event is free, and refreshments will be served. Call 876-5342.
7 p. m. to 9 p. m. The award-winning band Straight Shooter will headline a “ Classic Rock and Rockin ’ Country Benefit Concert ” in Gravette High School’s performing arts center. All profits will go to the family of Benton County Sheriff’s Deputy Richard Wells, who is about to undergo his fourth major back surgery and has been unable to work for some time. Tickets are $ 15 in advance and $ 18 at the door. Children age 4 and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at the Arvest banks in Gravette and the Bella Vista Highlands, as well as Austin Drug and Icehouse Coffee in Gravette.