Community

Donations will be taken through Dec. 20.

-- By FROM STAFF REPORTS Posted: November 18, 2009 1:47 p.m.

Helping Hands and the Samaritan Community Center will equally share donations of nonperishable foods and money in the Share the Spirit drive, sponsored by the Benton County Democratic Central Committee through Dec. 20.

BELLA VISTA CLUBS

-- Posted: November 18, 2009 1:46 p.m.

Daughters of the American Revolution The Lovely Purchase Chapter met Nov. 8, at which time a Veterans Day program was given by Lt. Col. Stephen Gray, senior military and veterans advisor to Congressman John Boozman.

Bella Vista Police Department reports

-- Posted: November 18, 2009 1:44 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 9 1:24 p.m. A large, black dog at Hinckley Circle and Wing Lane was taken to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter.

BELLA VISTA CARD GAMES

-- Posted: November 18, 2009 1:44 p.m.

VFW Post 9063 Auxiliary The ladies’ auxiliary of the Robert M. Sterrett Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Bella Vista will host a community card party Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 103 Veterans Way, adjacent to the Veterans Wall of Honor.

Homesteaders spread good will here and abroad

-- By Andra Atteberry Posted: November 18, 2009 1:42 p.m.

The 40 men and women who make up the Bella Vista Homesteaders Extension Club are all about caring for others and enjoying themselves.

Program brings cheer to older adults

-- By FROM STAFF REPORTS Posted: November 18, 2009 1:42 p.m.

The popular campaign that in the last five years delivered more than 460 gifts to area needy seniors is being planned again this holiday season.

BELLA VISTA LIBRARY EVENTS

-- Posted: November 18, 2009 1:41 p.m.

Letters from Santa Bring a smile to someone’s face with a personalized letter from Santa.

Chorus kicks off busy singing season

-- By SPECIAL TO THE WEEKLY VISTA Posted: November 18, 2009 1:40 p.m.

The Bella Vista Women’s Chorus is keeping busy with a full schedule of fall and winter concerts.

Mark your calendar

-- Posted: November 18, 2009 1:40 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 20 7 p.m. United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, will welcome the Watoto Children’s Choir. The free concert will be held in the sanctuary.

Bridge leagues give to children’s hospital

-- By FROM STAFF REPORTS Posted: November 18, 2009 1:39 p.m.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital recently received a $5,000 gift from several American Contract Bridge Leagues in northwest Arkansas.

Holiday cards feature art by Rogers child

-- By FROM STAFF REPORTS Posted: November 18, 2009 1:37 p.m.

Artwork by Camden Tucker, 5, of Rogers, was chosen as a card design for the annual Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary holiday card project. She is the daughter of Donald and Stephanie Tucker.

Holiday open house free to public

Activities at Rogers Historical Museum will center around World War I era.

-- By FROM STAFF REPORTS Posted: November 18, 2009 1:36 p.m.

The Rogers Historical Museum will hold its annual Holiday Open House from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29.

HONORING OUR VETERANS

-- Posted: November 11, 2009 7:17 p.m.

James R. Lucas First Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps 1947 Today James “Jim” Lucas entered the U.S. Marine Corps in October 1946 and was honorably discharged in September 1955.

Santa taking orders for customized letters

Orders must be placed by Dec. 5 to ensure delivery before Christmas.

-- By SPECIAL TO THE WEEKLY VISTA Posted: November 11, 2009 7:06 p.m.

Back by popular demand for the fourth year, the Bella Vista Library will send personalized letters from Santa to your children or grandchildren — or that special someone of any age — this holiday season.

Rundquist turns recycling into an art form

-- Posted: November 11, 2009 7:05 p.m.

He is called “manOwire,” and he creates unique statues from recycled telephone wire, coat hangers, heavygauge power line and, lately, galvanized steel barbed wire.