Stories from Thursday, March 22, 2012

Popular cookbook author, Crescent Dragonwagon, formerly of Eureka Springs, is stopping off on her national book tour for a book-signing of her newly-released cookbook, "Bean by Bean," from Workman Press. Foodies and fans are invited to a Recipe Sampling and author's reception at the Writer's Colony at Dairy Hollow, 515 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, on Sunday afternoon, March 25, from 3-6 p.m...

The Eureka Springs Opera Guild will hold its annual membership meeting on Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. in the Conservatory of the Crescent Hotel. Anyone interested in opera, Opera in the Ozarks, vocal performance music or wishes to learn about the functions of the guild is invited to attend...

Late last year I returned to speak at the church that was my first pastorate. The church was celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, and it had been more than a decade since I had stood in their pulpit. They welcomed me back with incredible grace and affection, and I was truly glad for the reunion...

City and county officials recently signed an International Bible Reading Association proclamation for the 3rd Annual Carroll County Bible Reading Marathon, which is a National Day of Prayer event. Berryville Mayor Tim McKinney signed the proclamation at a February city council meeting...

The next Arkansas Ladies of Faith brunch will be held at 10 a.m. March 27, the last Tuesday of the month, at the Gazebo Restaurant in Eureka Springs.The scheduled speaker is Kay Peterson, from the Great Passion Play. There will be door prizes, anointed music, a brunch and fellowship with new friends. Reserve online at www.ArkansasLadiesofFaith.webs.com or call the restaurant...

Rain drenched the county for several days early in the week, resulting in the flooding where Osage Creek joins the Kings River below th U.S. Hwy 62 bridge.