Local notes

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas in Fayetteville, 699 N. Sang Ave., marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Israel with a service led by Rabbi Jacob Adler at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Information: 973-2702, templeshalomnwa.org.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Springdale, 6738 Lynch’s Prairie Court, plans its eighth annual Family History Conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21. More than 30 free classes for all levels of enthusiasts are planned.

Information: 306-4932, familyhistoryconference.org.

The Springdale Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast for the National Day of Prayer is planned from 6 to 8 a.m. May 3 at First United Methodist Church in Springdale, 206 W. Johnson Ave. Hunter Yurachek, University of Arkansas athletic director, will be the featured speaker. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at Springdale churches, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce and the Jones Center. Sponsorships are $600 each and include eight tickets. All proceeds will benefit Hope Cancer Resources in Spring-dale.

Information: 466-4673, [email protected].

BENTON COUNTY

Bella Vista Church of Christ, 989 N.W. McNelly Road, sponsors a Community Family Fun Day from noon to 3 p.m. May 5. Activities include a cake walk, face painting, bounce houses, carriage rides and games.

Information: 273-2434, churchofchristusa.com.

Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., hosts a National Day of Prayer breakfast for the city at 9 a.m. May 5. Guest speakers will include Bella Vista Mayor Peter Christie and Ben Rowell, a coach with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Participants will clean up around the church trailhead after the breakfast. A suggested donation is $5. Space is limited, so reservations are requested.

Information: 855-1126, bvcc.org.

Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church in Rogers, 1509 Little Flock Drive, celebrates its 175th anniversary April 27-29 with singing, prayer, preaching and dinner on the grounds. Meeting times are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 27 and 28, and 10 a.m. to noon April 29.

Information: 246-9858, [email protected].

Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., sponsors a donation drive for the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter through April and May. Suggested items include shelf-stable, healthy drinks and snacks, such as seeds, nuts, dried fruit, low-sugar trail mix, air-popped popcorn, low-sodium jerky, juice, juice boxes, crackers and nut butter.

Information: 855-0272, bvlutheran.com.

Unity Church of the Ozarks, 12 McKissick Creek Road, Suite 1210, Bentonville, presents Gail Minogue, a master numerologist, speaking on the hidden power of names and dates of birth from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Information: 721-2752, unityozarks.org.

Highland Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Bella Vista, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., hosts James Garrett and the “Tribute to John Denver” at 2 p.m. April 22, benefiting the Village House adult day program and the Bella Vista Public Library.

Information: 855-2780, highlandchristianchurchbv.org.

The United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, plans a movie night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, showing “The Same Kind of Different as Me.”

Information: 855-1325, unitedlutheranbv.org.

Bella Vista Presbyterian Church, 1880 Forest Hills Blvd., hosts the Care and Share trailer Wednesday and until noon Thursday for collection of donated items.

Information: 855-2390, pcbv.org.

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