Local Notes: Upcoming civic and charitable events in NWA

August 25, 2019 at 1:00 a.m.

Courtesy photo Holiday Retirement in Springdale celebrated National Active Senior Citizen Day with many events including "Minute-to-Win-It" games. Local providers ran the games and brought prizes and giveaways. "Wrap the Maintenance Man" was everyone's favorite game. A tie-breaker was held to determine first, second and third place winners. Participants had to stand in the atrium with a book on their head until there were only three left. The last two ladies held their own and had to turn in circles, wave their arms and do knee bends (one is 96 years old). Medals were awarded and cookie bouquets, and everyone was treated to ice cream from the ice cream truck.
Courtesy photo Holiday Retirement in Springdale celebrated National Active Senior Citizen Day with many events including "Minute-to-Win-It" games. Local providers ran the games and brought prizes and giveaways. "Wrap the Maintenance Man" was everyone's favorite game. A tie-breaker was held to determine first, second and third place winners. Participants had to stand in the atrium with a book on their head until there were only three left. The last two ladies held their own and had to turn in circles, wave their arms and do knee bends (one is 96 years old). Medals were awarded and cookie bouquets, and everyone was treated to ice cream from the ice cream truck.

Craft Fair

scheduled

Son's Chapel will host a craft fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 7 in the historic chapel, 5480 E. Mission Blvd. in Fayetteville. There will be refreshments, music, various crafts, handmade quilts and a raffle for the double wedding ring quilt that just won first prize at the Washington County Fair.

Information: (479) 530-0910 or email [email protected].

MINDfest

announced

The MIND Coalition is excited to announce the second annual MINDfest NWA, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Shiloh Square in Springdale, and feature live music, interactive vendor booths and food trucks. This family-friendly festival is free and all ages are welcome.

According to a recent survey by Mercy Hospital, mental health ranks second among Northwest Arkansas respondents as their biggest health concern. The mission of MINDfest is to decrease the stigma associated with mental illness, as well as highlight providers and services in the area.

This year's event will include face painting, a group yoga session, a music therapy session, an art therapy tutorial and a special address from Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse. A children's activity area, including art and sensory activities will be featured as well.

Information: mindcoalition

[email protected].

APT holds

auditions

Arkansas Public Theatre will hold auditions for A Comedy of Tenors by Ken Ludwig at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the historic Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St. in Rogers.

Doors for auditions will open at 6:30 p.m. Call backs, if needed, will be held

Sept. 17.

Auditions will be based upon readings from the script and singing. The entire audition packet, including the audition times, audition scenes, character descriptions and rehearsal schedule is available for download at arkansaspublic

theatre.org. Download packet prior to auditions and bring them to the audition.

Performances will be Nov. 1-3 and 7-10 at the historic Victory Theater.

Information: (479) 631-8988 or email [email protected].

Hobbs hosts

sunset tours

Hobbs State Park has announced dates of their September sunset tours on Beaver Lake.

The tours will be held

6 p.m. Sept. 8, 6 p.m. Sept. 12, 5:45 p.m. Sept. 15, 5:45 p.m.

Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Tours depart Rocky Branch Marina promptly at stated times.

Information: (479) 789-5000.

Men's Chorus

present concert

The Bella Vista Men's Chorus will present in concert, "You Lift Me Up," songs of inspiration and hope, at 7 p.m. Sept. 6, and again at 3 p.m. Sept. 8. A $10 ticket will be available at the Bella Vista Community Church door on the days of the concert, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd.

Information: (479) 855-1126.

Bella Vista sets

trail festival

The city of Bella Vista will host the annual Back 40 Fall for All trail festival at Blowing Springs Park starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 14. The park is located at 700 Blowing Spring Road. Trail activities include a variety of mountain bike rides, a ride on the Razorback Greenway to the Bentonville square and back, and group hikes. Following these events, attendees can enjoy live music in the park, vendors, food trucks, a beer garden and a bike parade. Live music from Christian Serrano-Torres will be from 10 a.m. to noon in the park, followed by Monk is King from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Northwest Arkansas Conservatory will host creative movement and dancers on the lawn from 10 a.m. to noon, honoring the important role pollinators play in our ecosystem.

NAN Profiles on 08/25/2019

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