COMMUNITY CALENDAR

ONGOING Library seeking books

In preparation for their fall book sale, the Friends of the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library are asking for donations of 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.

ONGOING

‘Scouting for Food’

Local Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and other organization are gearing up for the annual food drive, “Scouting for Food.”

Beginning Saturday, Nov. 5 and continuing the following week, scouts will be placing bags on area doorknobs. Then, on Saturday, Nov. 12, the scouts will be collecting the bags. Those who want to participate can place donations of canned goods out on their front porch by 9 a.m. on Nov. 12.

All donations will be delivered to the Flint Street Fellowship for those who need it in Eureka Springs.

For more information or questions, contact Bruce Bieschke at 479-253-9209.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 Free shoes for elementary students Samaritan’s Feet and the Eureka Springs Rotary wants to inspire hope through the gift of shoes, the act of washing feet, and encouragement to those who need it most. They will be giving away free shoes to Carroll County elementary students from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Church On the Hill Assembly of God, 907 S. Main Street, Berryville. The goal is to establish a year-around shoe locker within schools for continued support. The groups held a Samaritan’s Feet event in August for middle school and high school students.

FRIDAY, NOV. 11

Veterans Day Program

Berryville Intermediate School’s fourth-grade students will present a Veterans Day Program at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in the Intermediate Cafeteria.

All veterans are invited to attend as the students celebrate them and give thanks for their service to our country. Berryville School District superintendent Owen Powell will be the program’s special speaker.

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

The assembly will include a special address by a local veteran and a musical tribute by the school’s choir and band programs. Immediately afterward, all veterans and their guests are invited to attend a thank-you lunch provided by Anstaff Bank of Green Forest.

For more information, call 870-438-5203.

FRIDAY, NOV. 11

BHS Veterans Day Assembly

Berryville High School will celebrate our veterans by honoring them in an assembly at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in the Bobcat Gym. All veterans and their families are invited to a special lunch being prepared and served by the school’s Food Production students after the assembly.

FRIDAY, NOV. 11

Veterans Day Parade

American Legion Post 9 will sponsor the Veterans Day Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, with a ceremony to follow at the Cat House parking lot in Eureka Springs, which will include a rifle volley and taps at 11:11 a.m.

Lineup for parade participants starts at 9 a.m. in front of the Eureka Springs library on Spring Street with the parade starting at 10 a.m. All veterans and their families are invited to be in the parade. Groups associated with veterans support are also invited to participate.

The parade will travel down Spring Street and end at the Cat House parking lot. A musical program will precede military honors at 11:11 a.m. A meet and greet at the Cat House will follow Honors.

The Ozark Highlander Pipe Band, the Eureka Springs High School Band, the ES Chorus and 7/8 Chorus and Sharon Parker will provide musical honors.

Contact Chuck Welch at 479-244-6474 to register to be in the parade.

FRIDAY, NOV. 11

Library film series continues

The Carnegie Library’s annual documentary film series continues at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in the Library Annex Meeting Room, 192 Spring Street.

The next documentary film featured, “Roadrunner,” dives into the life of Anthony Bourdain, and his career as a chef, writer and host, revered and renowned for his authentic approach to food, culture and travel.

This film is rated R, and the runtime is 119 minutes. Popcorn and admission are free.

Please note that while the library will be closed for Veteran’ Day, this program will take place as planned in the meeting room. For more information, call 479253-8754 or email info@eurekalibrary.org.

NOV. 12-13

Friends of ES Library hold book, bake sale

The Friends of the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will be holding their fall book and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 ,and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.

Hundreds of books, audiobooks, DVDs and music CDs will be on, for $3 per bag. New this year will be a bake sale, so come prepared to buy goodies too! All proceeds will benefit the library’s programs and acquisitions.

The sale will be held in the Gardens Building at 190 Spring Street, and shoppers will enter through the gates to the left of the Annex Building at 192 Spring Street in Eureka Springs. There is plenty of on-street parking just beyond the library on Spring Street. Children and teen shoppers will receive half off their purchases. Cash or checks only, please. Bring your shopping bag! Call 479-253-8754 or email eurekacar negiefriends@gmail.com with questions.