Wreath pickup
Wreath pickup at the Fayetteville National Cemetery has been set for Jan. 20 at 9 a.m.
Volunteers to load and unload the trailers and equipment are needed, including trucks and trailers to transport the wreaths to the drop off site.
Long handled poles are very helpful in carrying a large amount of wreaths to the trailers at one time.
Volunteers are asked dress appropriately for the weather and hard work.
Information: (479) 530-7728.
CBCO
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, a supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, is teaming up with Arkansas Concerns of Police Officers (C.O.P.S.) to offer blood donors the opportunity to honor fallen officers and to make a lifesaving difference in the community during five Blue Blood Drives in January:
Jan. 8: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Bella Vista Police Department, 2483 Forest Hills Blvd in Bella Vista
Jan. 9: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Washington County Sheriff's Office, 1155 Clydesdale Drive in Fayetteville
Jan. 10: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Benton County Sheriff's Office, 1300 S.W. 14th St. in Bentonville
Jan. 11: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Arkansas State Police Troop L, 1120 W. Monroe Ave. in Lowell
Jan. 12: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Pea Ridge Police Department, 187 Slack St. in Pea Ridge
C.O.P.S. is a national nonprofit organization that provides resources to families and co-workers of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty every year. The Blue Blood Drives will be held in honor of the more than 200 Arkansas law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty in state history.
C.O.P.S. Blue Blood drives are a chance for communities to come together and donate blood in honor of fallen police officers -- and those who continue to sacrifice so much for our communities. "The Arkansas chapter of C.O.P.S. is proud to partner with our local blood provider, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, to rally the community to support area patients at our Blue Blood Drive," said Linda Craig, Arkansas C.O.P.S. President. "These community blood drives can provide healing through helping those who have been impacted by the loss of a friend, family, or co-worker in law enforcement. We are asking everyone to come together and give blood to honor the sacrifices our men and women in blue have made and to show our support in recognition of National Law Enforcement Day."
For every successful blood donation made at a Blue Blood Drive, CBCO will donate ten dollars to Arkansas C.O.P.S. In addition, all donors will receive a special C.O.P.S T-shirt, while supplies last.
Information: cbco.org/blue-blood
Free Legal Aid
There will be a walk-in clinic for veterans who need help with a civil legal need from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays at the Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks Homeless Program Office, 228 E. Sunbridge Drive in Fayetteville or 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks Mental Health Clinic, Building 44, 1100 N. College Ave in Fayetteville.
Civil legal services include:
Domestic services including divorce, custody and visitation, child support, modifications, paternity, adoption, name change, minor/adult guardianship, orders of protection, domestic violence and more
Housing services including landlord/tenant, evictions, housing discrimination, foreclosure, disaster relief and simple deeds
Benefits including medicaid, unemployment, social security, employment discrimination, disability rights/benefits, workers compensation and school loans
Other services include wills and estates, power of attorney, chapter 7 bankruptcy, record sealing/expungement, income tax and more.
Information: (800) 952-9243 or arlegalaid.org.
Arkansas Air and Military Museum
For the entire month of January, the Arkansas Air and Military Museum will be accepting peanut butter, toilet paper and dog/cat food as admission to the museum.
The monthly reading time at the museum will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 13 and Feb. 17.
These items will go to benefit the Community Pantry at Genesis Church of Fayetteville.The museum will be hosting its annual Sweetheart Swing Dance at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at the museum, 4290 S. School Ave. in Fayetteville. Tickets start at $25 for nonmembers.
Information: arkansasairandmilitary.com.
Jordan Rosso, a Bentonville High School senior, was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Arkansas School of Art for her freshman year. The Historic Cane Hill Young Artist Scholarship supports one exceptionally accomplished senior in their pursuit of higher arts education in Arkansas. For five consecutive years, Historic Cane Hill has showcased the incredible talents of high school students from across Arkansas. The Arkansas High School Art Competition and Exhibition gives many students their first chance to be featured in a juried show. In addition to the much-coveted grand prize, six cash prizes were awarded for the curator's choice and jurors' choice awards. (Courtesy Photos)