Berryville Community Center announces
holiday closures, Jan. painting class
BERRYVILLE—The Berryville Community Center (BCC) will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. It will re-open at 6:30 a.m. Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
Artist and author Lin Wellford will lead the Adult Enhancement Class Jan. 23 and 30. She will be teaching how to paint on rocks, and says it is surprisingly easy to learn this art. In the class, Lin will teach how to create a variety of animals, little rock cottages, and three-dimensional flowers and plants.
All supplies will be provided and the class is free, but Lin says you may bring your own rocks. Membership in BCC is not required.
Celtic Connections returns to Eureka in January
EUREKA SPRINGS—Celtic Connections Eureka, a four-day festival celebrating Celtic heritage, music, poetry, food and drink, will return to Eureka Springs Jan. 18-21. It is timed to coincide with the birthday of Robert Burns, the “Bard of Scotland.”
Robert Burns Night Suppers are scheduled for Thursday and Friday evenings, but throughout the weekend guests will be able to participate in workshops, music sessions, concerts, and “The Gypsy Faire” vendor market. Area pubs and restaurants will also offer special fare in honor of the event.
Friday and Saturday concerts at The City Auditorium will feature Tartanic, Rowan, Ed Miller, and Beth Patterson.
All-day tickets are $28 for Thursday including the Burns Night Supper at the Crescent Hotel; $25 for Friday’s concert and workshops, excluding the Burns Night Supper; $45 each or $80 per couple for Friday’s Burns Night Supper, including all other Friday events; $25 for Saturday’s concert and workshops.
For more information call 866-363-9545 or visit www.eurekacelts.com.
New Year’s Eve in Eureka Springs
EUREKA SPRINGS—For those who like to plan ahead, the following area restaurants, pubs, and hotels have announced their special plans for New Year’s Eve celebrations:
• The Grand Taverne in the Grand Central Hotel will be serving dinner until 10 p.m. Reservations requested.
• The Lumberyard Bar and Grill will feature Martin Sims and Palace Station. Midnight toast and party favors for all. $8 cover. 479-253-0400.
• Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon offers an all-you-can eat prime rib buffet, all drinks, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet after midnight, and midnight champagne toast. $75 per person. Reservations required. Live music. 479-253-5522.
• Chelsea’s Pub and Café features Zach Bramhall. 479-253-6723.
• Gaskins Cabin is accepting reservations for New Year’s Eve. 479-253-5466.
• The Basin Park Hotel features the Cate Brothers. 479-253-7837.
• Best Western Inn of the Ozarks party in the Convention Center. Package includes one nights lodging, seafood and prime rib buffet, dance to music from the 60’s and 70’s with DJ’s from Century Sounds, hors d’oeuvres at midnight, party favors, and commemorative champagne glass. Contests for the best period costume and the best “muscle car.” Prices start at $151 plus tax per couple. Reservations required. 479-253-6897.
• The Tiki Torch will have a DJ with dance music from the 70’s to current top 40 hits. VIP section and drink specials. 479-253-2305.
• DeVitos. 479-253-6807.
• Ermilio’s. 479-253-8806.
• Forest Hill Restaurant. 479-253-2422.
• The Gazebo Restaurant. New Year’s Eve breakfasts beginning at 11 p.m. 479-253-9551.
• Rogue’s Manor. 479-253-4911.
• Rowdy Beaver. 479-253-8544. |
Local Legion Post looking to organize motorcycling group
EUREKA SPRINGS — Members of American Legion Post 9 in Eureka Springs are in the process of forming a local chapter of the American Legion Riders, a national organization of motorcyclists.
American Legion Riders are members of the American Legion who are motorcycle enthusiasts. They typically participate in parades and charitable fundraising events, and support their communities. They support motorcycle safety programs and aim to promote a social atmosphere for American Legion members who share the same interest.
Membership is open to all veterans who are presently members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion, or are qualified to become Legion members. Veterans interested in joining this organization may contact Legionnaires David Henderson at 479-253-0857 or hendersd@cox.net or Tom Hammer at 479-253-7273 or hammer@hbeark.com. Academy’s annual chili cook-off and auctions set for Feb. 2 EUREKA SPRINGS — The Academy of Excellence in Eureka Springs has scheduled its 4th Annual Chili Cook-off and Auction Feb. 2, 2007. It will be held as usual at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The silent auction and dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. The live auction will follow at 6:30. Sale items so far include Branson getaways, archery lessons, jewelry, sports memorabilia, furniture, artwork, restaurant certificates, savings bonds and more. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children. To enter chili in the contest, visit www.academy-of-excellence or call 470-253-5400.
“Eureka Gras’ events scheduled,
starting with Kings Kake
EUREKA SPRINGS — The Kings Kake Mardi Gras Party has been planned as an accompaniment to “Eureka Gras”, a festival fashioned after the New Orleans annual celebration. According to a press release “Whoever gets the ‘Baby’ gets a prize.” The party will held at the recently opened Rowdy Beaver restaurant, located at 417 W Hwy 62 (near Clear Springs School). Kings Day for the celebration is Jan. 6, with happy hour at 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by Krewe of Krazo. For more information visit www.Krazo.Ureeka.org or contact Dan at dan@ureeka.org or 228-342-3671.
Driver Safety course to be offered at St. John’s Hospital
BERRYVILLE—St. John’s Hospital and AARP will be sponsoring a Driver Safety Program intended as a refresher course or drivers of all ages from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 18.
Class size is limited and a $10 materials fee will be charged. It will be held at St. John’s Hospital-Berryville Medical Arts Center Conference Room, 211 Carter St.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 870-423-5244 or 800-827-3355, ext. 55244. |
