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Courtesy photo Each year, Lions Clubs around the world sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. This art contest for kids encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace. The theme of the 2018-19 Peace Poster Contest is "Kindness Matters." The contest is open to children who are ages 11, 12 or 13 on Nov. 15. Posters advance through several judging levels, and one international grand prize winner receives $5,000 and a trip to a special award ceremony. The 23 merit award winners receive a cash award of $500 and a certificate of achievement. Local winners receive $25. The Fayetteville Lions Club has been sponsoring this local contest for six years with Lion Danny Walters coordinating the contest. Participating were the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club, Haas Hall Academy, McNair Middle School, Ramay Junior High and Woodland Junior High.
Courtesy photo Each year, Lions Clubs around the world sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. This art contest for kids encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace. The theme of the 2018-19 Peace Poster Contest is "Kindness Matters." The contest is open to children who are ages 11, 12 or 13 on Nov. 15. Posters advance through several judging levels, and one international grand prize winner receives $5,000 and a trip to a special award ceremony. The 23 merit award winners receive a cash award of $500 and a certificate of achievement. Local winners receive $25. The Fayetteville Lions Club has been sponsoring this local contest for six years with Lion Danny Walters coordinating the contest. Participating were the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club, Haas Hall Academy, McNair Middle School, Ramay Junior High and Woodland Junior High.

Naturalists

The Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists are accepting applications for new members' annual training. Classes start Jan. 19 for the Benton County class, Jan. 21 for the Carroll County class and Jan. 26 for the Washington/Madison counties class. Benton and Washington county classes usually meet on alternating Saturdays. Carroll County classes plan to meet on Monday evenings, with field time on Sunday afternoons.

Cost is $135 for training and materials, plus $30 annual dues. Cost is $80 for an additional household member if materials are shared, plus annual dues. Limited scholarships are available. In recent years, these classes have filled quickly.

The Master Naturalist program is designed for adults of all ages who are curious about the natural world and wish to conserve, preserve or restore our natural environment. Forty hours of education are required to become a Master Naturalist, and Naturalists are then expected to perform 40 hours of volunteer service and receive eight hours of continuing education annually to maintain certification.

Information: wordpress.arkansasmasternaturalists.org or email [email protected].

Ostomates

The Northwest Arkansas Ostomy Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale. Diana Gallagher will be leading a discussion on peristomal hernias. The educational meeting will begin at 1 p.m.

Information: nwaostomy.weebly.com.

Fleet Reserve

The monthly meeting of the Fleet Reserve Association and Auxiliary will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Western Sizzlin' on U.S. 412 in Springdale.

Information: (479) 841-4856 or (479) 640-7912.

Teachers

The Washington County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Western Sizzlin' in Springdale. Registration will begin about 11 a.m. with a buffet lunch at 11:30.

The program is "Historic Cane Hill and Its Restoration" presented by Bobby Braly.

Tickets for next month's Christmas luncheon are on sale for $16. The luncheon will be at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville. A musical program will be presented by a high school choir.

Information: (479) 935-4518.

Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer's Association invites interested people to learn about how everyday citizens can influence policy decisions at the state and federal level. Bring a friend, enjoy a slice of pizza and have a conversation about the power of your voice to create change for all affected by Alzheimer's. The meeting will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Alzheimer's Association, Arkansas Chapter, 5506 W. Walsh Lane, Suite 212, in Rogers. This is a free event, but preregistration is requested.

Information and reservations: (800) 272-3900.

SUV

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will be holding their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Foghorn's Restaurant, 2221 W. Walnut St. in Rogers. Dinner will be at 6 p.m.

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a fraternal organization honoring those who fought for the United States during the Civil War, and the meeting is open to all.

Information: (479) 381-6883.

Patches

Pieces 'N Patches quilt group will meet at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at First Presbyterian Church, 1901 S. 26th St. in Rogers. The group will hold a sit and sew day followed by a pizza party.

The group meets at 12:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month for programs and at 10 a.m. on the third Monday for workshops. Snacks will be served on program days, and participants should bring a dish for potluck on workshop days. Beverages will be provided. Visitors are welcome.

Information: (479) 986-9188 or (479) 531-2597.

GOP Women

The Benton County Republican Women's Club will meet at noon Nov. 20 at Pleasant Grove Crossing Golden Corral in Rogers.

The guest speaker will be Tim Martens, history teacher at Arkansas Arts Academy, who will talk about how to teach history effectively, how history curriculum has been "dumbed down," and offer a special emphasis on the history of Thanksgiving.

BCRW meets the third Tuesday of each month with networking beginning at 11:30 a.m. Guests are welcome.

Information: (479) 685-5476.

BC Dems

Benton County Dems will meet at noon Nov. 26 at the Golden Corral, 2506 W. Pleasant Crossing Drive in Rogers. The Rev. Stephen Copley, executive director, Interfaith Arkansas and chairman of the faith caucus, Democratic Party of Arkansas, will speak. Come for lunch and conversation at 11 a.m.

Information: Email [email protected].

Stage IV

Hope Cancer Resources offers a support group for men and women living with any type of stage IV cancer. This month's meeting will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 30at Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale. Members must RSVP to attend.

Information: (479) 361-5847.

QUILT

Quilters United in Learning Together will meet for the final time this year at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2898 S. 48th St. in Springdale. There will be no November meeting.

The evening will feature Christmas fun. Those attending are asked to dress in holiday garb and bring food to share.

Information: Email [email protected].

NAN Profiles on 11/18/2018

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