Thru 05-03-08
The Pope County Master Gardner Association will have their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday May 3rd from 8am-12noon.
Thru 05-03-08
The Wesley Methodist Church is having their famous chicken BBQ dinner this Friday May 2nd. Stop in at 300 North Cumberland (turn at 2600 W. Main). Call 968-1860
Thru 05-04-08
The Kinsman Quartet will be in concert this Sunday May 4th at the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle. The first performance will be at 10:30 and then again at 6:00pm. Following the morning worship service there will be a dinner on the ground. Everyone is invited to attend.
Ongoing Announcements
The River Valley Christian Clinic has doctors available on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Patients will be seen beginning at 6:00pm on these days . Call 479-229-2566 or toll free 1-877-229-3450 for more information on how you can retrieve an application.
The Clarksville-Johnson County Development Foundation has a program called "Free Rides For Senior Citizens" for seniors 62 and older. The program provides transportation free of charge to the following locations; food pantry, grocery and drug stores twice a week, and hospital, and doctors office unlimited times to locations in Clarksville, Sunday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 1 a.m., and on Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 a.m.. Seniors 62 and older can call 214-2512 for a ride.
The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission has established a national toll-free telephone number to provide assistance to anyone who needs to report, or has questions about workplace discrimination. It is unlawful for an employer to harass you or treat you differently because of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, pregnancy, or disability. The number is 1-800-669-4000.
If you would like to learn first hand about another culture without leaving the United States Pacific Intercultural Exchange has international exchange students from over 40 countries arriving into the area for home stay programs. All students are English speaking, have their own spending money, and carry accidental and health insurance. Prospective host families are able to review student applications in order to select the perfect match. The non-profit organization is looking for a few more caring host families to share the American way of life. If you are interested in hosting a foreign teen, or would like more information about the program call P.I.E. at 1-800-828-9001.
The Russellville Adult Education Center offers free classes to earn high school diplomas, basic computer skills, as well as classes to learn English. Language and refresher reading classes, math and language skills class are also available. For more information call 968-5244.
Every Tuesday and Saturday at the Lake Dardanelle State Park is feeding time for the fish in the large aquarium display at the visitor center. The park staff feeds the fish at 1:30 and all are welcome to come watch.
Pope County Literacy Council is offering various classes including citizenship classes, computer classes, and individual tutoring. Classes meet from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Pope County Literacy Council on the second floor of the old Garner Junior High. Call 479-967-7323 for further information or if you would like to be a tutor.
The Local Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans provides transportation to the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Little Rock for veterans who have an appointment. The van leaves at 8 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 208 South Pittsburgh. For more information call 968-1665.
B.J. Burton Memorial Scholarship is accepting donations you can make checks payable to Arkansas Tech Foundation, in the memo field of the check, note "B.J. Burton Memorial Scholarship." Send them to P.O. Box 8820, Russellville AR.. 72801.
Ryan Adam Lee Memorial Fund. There has been a fund set up to help Ryan's family with funeral expenses. You may make deposits at any Simmons's Bank.
Marijuana Anonymous, or “MA” is opening a new chapter in the area and is looking for a meeting place. “MA” is a non-profit organization, therefore a very low rental fee is preferred. For more information, call 501-606-6277.
The Arkansas Archeological Society River Valley Chapter meets at the TECH research station in Tucker Hall at 7pm each month. For more information please contact the staff at ATU at 968-0381. Chapter meetings and programs are free and open to anyone interested in archeology. Log on to http://arkarch.org
The Russellville Area Agency on Aging is offering a FREE Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop. This is available to any community/civic or church group at any time, day or evening. Call Monday thru Friday 8-4:30 at 967-9300 or toll-free 1-800-467-2171 and ask for Betty.
The Rotary Memorial Endowment opened by the Downtown Rotary Club is continually accepting applications. Indicate in the memo line on your check for Rotary Memorial Endowment and mail checks to Pope County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 2112 Russellville, AR 72811.
A benefit fund has been set up for Allen Bradley who recently lost his home due to fire at Arvest Bank. Donations may be made to the "Allen Bradley Fund." All donations are appreciated.
A detachment of the Marine Corps League is being formed in Russellville. Anyone who has served honorably in the USMC is eligible to join. Call 967-4745 for more information.
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