July Events in Eureka Springs

July 4 Independence Day Fireworks celebration at Turpentine Creek. For more information call Clif Jackson at 479-253-3790, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org July 9-11 Inner Hermit facilitated by John Michael Talbot. This retreat is based the new book being written by John Michael. “The World is My Cloister – the journey of the hermit within” describes the care and feeding of the solitary within each of us, known only to God -- An opportunity to change your life with guidance from a spiritual friend. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. July 10 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 July 15 Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, January-November at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs. July 16-18 12th Annual Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival Mountain Bike Festival. Competitive and non-competitive cycling events. Cross country, downhill, short track, observed trials, bike parade, film fest and fun rides. Largest event of its kind in the central United States. Cash and prizes. Great fun for the whole family. For more information contact David Renko at 479-363-6146, drbike@cox.net or visit www.fattirefestival.com. July 17 Opera in the Ozarks 60th Anniversary performance in the Eureka Springs City Auditorium July 23-25 Reflections of St. Francis facilitated by John Michael Talbot. John Michael Talbot’s new based on his new book by this title offers an accessible entrance into the Rule and Testment of St. Francis, sheds light on Francis as a saint, a founder, and a reformer, and provides unique observations as a source of inspiration for all states of life today. For more information call 479-253-7370 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. July 28-Aug 1 5th Annual Renagade Rally for Cruiser Scooters. Host motel is Travelers Inn. For more information contact Jane at 316-708-4156 or willcutt1@msn.com.