Community Calendar

Send calendar entries to Rick Harvey at RHarvey@cherryroad.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.CarrollCoNews.com.

EVERY SUNDAY

Al-Anon group

Serenity Al-Anon Family Group meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. each Sunday at 103 Stadium Drive in Eureka Springs.

For more information, contact Vonn at 214-6050615.

EVERY MONDAY

Yarn Lovers Club

Yarn Lovers Club at the Green Forest Public Library takes place at 5 p.m. each Monday for those interested in knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning, etc., (Anything with yarn!)

EVERY TUESDAY

Game night

Dungeons and Dragons at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Green Forest Public Library. Ages 16 and over. No table fees. Participants are asked to bring their own snacks.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Yarn Lovers Club

The Yarn Lovers Club will meet at 11 a.m. each Wednesday at the Green Forest Public Library to learn how to knit, crochet, weave, spin, etc.

EVERY THURSDAY

Get Fit Club

JoAnn at the Green Forest Library will host a Get Fit Club at 6 p.m. each Thursday.

This easy stretching class helps adults of all ages and mobility stretch and get slightly more in shape.

ONGOING

Library seeking books

In preparation for its fall book sale, the Friends of the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library is asking for people to donate their gently used books.

Donations can be brought to the library annex media center during library operating hours.

The library cannot guarantee that a staff member will be available to help unload books so please plan accordingly. For more information, please call 479-253-8754 or email carnegieannex@gmail.com.

OCT. 20

Meet the candidates

The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce will present the Eureka Springs Meet the Candidates Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center.

All candidates running for mayor, city council and other local offices have been invited and everyone is welcome to attend the nonpartisan events. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for an informal meet and greet before the event.

There will also be meet and greet time from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call the chamber office at 479253-8737.

OCT. 21

Mad Hatter Ball returns

The Eureka Springs School of the Arts has announced that the 20th anniversary celebration of the Mad Hatter Ball will be held at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Sptings on Oct. 21.

The event returns to an in-person ball and will be once again held in the Crystal Ballroom after two years of virtual- only events. Tickets for this event are very limited.

Contact the office at (479) 253-5384 for more information.

OCT. 22

Living Forest event

Hobbs State Park–Conservation Area will host a “Living Forest” event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The event, ideal for children ages 4 to 7, is free and will include crafts, activities, and a guided hike. Visitors are encouraged to wear costumes.

Guests must check in at the visitor center no later than 3 p.m. They will receive an animal stamp and can participate in a variety of crafts and activities while waiting for the guided hike to begin. The hike will travel along the paved 0.25mile Ozark Plateau Trail. Costumed volunteers, dressed as woodland animals, will meet hikers along the trail and share details about the animal they are portraying and its importance to the forest. Following the hike, participants can stop at the pavilion and enjoy apple cider and s’mores refreshments.

The hike and activities should take no longer than 90 minutes. Groups of no more than 15 will leave the visitor center approximately every 10 minutes. COVID-19 safety guidelines are in effect for guests and staff; space may be limited. In the event of rain, activities will be moved indoors.

Princess Ball

The Berryville Rotary Club is hosting the Princess Ball, a daddy-daughter dance on Oct. 22. The event has more than 40 sponsors and will include, snacks, ice cream, dancing and fun. Moms and grandparents are welcome as well. Proceeds will benefit the Berryville library building project.

NOV. 11

Veterans Day assembly

The Green Forest High School Student Council cordially invites the community to their annual Veterans Day Assembly in the Grim Gym at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11.

The assembly will include a special address by a local veteran and a musical tribute by the school’s choir and band programs.

Immediately afterwards, all veterans and their guests are invited to attend a thankyou lunch provided by Anstaff Bank of Green Forest.

NOV. 14

Table Rock meeting

Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake will meet on Monday, Nov. 14, at Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church Hall, 20 Kimberling Blvd, Kimberling City, Mo.

The program will be presented by Vannetta Groteske with Fish Tales, author of “Thanks for Taking Me Fishing.” A meal will be available for a fee. Contact reservations@ nftrl.com before Nov. 4 to register or with questions.

Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake (NFTRL) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to foster friendship among its members and assist in their introduction into community, social, civic, and educational causes, and to undertake and promote charitable and humanitarian projects within the community.