Gardeners
The Bentonville Garden Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Bentonville History Museum. A history of the Bentonville Garden Club will be presented by Leah Whitehead and Becky McCoy. Whitehead is the president of the Benton County Historical Society and has an extensive knowledge of the area.
Information: (479) 366-0235.
Civil War
The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at the General Store on the grounds of the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. The program will be presented by James Johnston of Fayetteville, author of the new book Mountain Feds, who will be speaking about Unionists in the Arkansas Ozarks during the Civil War. He will also be signing copies of his book.
The meeting is free and open to anyone with an interest in Civil War history.
Information: (479)936-4663.
Snook Base
The USS Snook Base is planning a fundraiser yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at Sugar Creek Mall in Bella Vista. It will benefit the program "Kaps for Kids."
The next meeting will be held at 11 a.m. March 2 at the Whole Hog Cafe in Rogers. The meetings are open to all that have qualified in the submarine service.
Information: (479) 445-4037.
Ozark Society
Celebrate Aldo Leopold Week with the Ozark Society Sugar Creek Chapter from 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 7 at Airship Coffee, 1000 S.E. Fifth St. in Bentonville. Sign postcards and petitions supporting Little Sugar Creek and the Buffalo River and enjoy Pedaler's Pub pizza. At 6:30 p.m. watch Greenfire, a movie celebrating the legacy of conservationist Aldo Leopold.
Information: ossugarcreek@gmail.com.
Rotary
Celebrate International Women's Day beginning at 8 a.m. March 8 at Record, 104 S.W. A St. Bentonville. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bentonville, this fourth annual event features inspiring speakers and networking with community mentors. Proceeds support Rotary scholarships for high school seniors. Tickets are $25.
Information: (479) 366-3068, nwawomensday.com or email bethkeck719@gmail.com.
Nebraskans
The Nebraska Club of Bella Vista will kick off its 2019 activities with a dinner at 5 p.m. March 16 at Papa Mike's in Bella Vista.
The event will celebrate the 152nd birthday of the state of Nebraska. The evening will include a raffle of a number of football-oriented items as well as an auction of some unique handmade Nebraska items.
The club invites anyone with a Nebraska connection to join. Dues are $5 per person and should be sent to treasurers K.B. and Sue Smith, 10 Highland Parkway, Bella Vista 72715-2383
Information: (479) 876-2009.
Ostomates
The Northwest Arkansas Ostomy Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. March 17 at Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale for the educational meeting. The regular meeting will start at 2 p.m.
Information: nwaostomy.weebly.com.
Beta Sigma Phi
At its meeting Jan. 9 at Kay Nelson's home, the Iota Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi selected as its service project for March a monetary gift to Village House. The social activity scheduled for March 21 will be a trip to 72 West with lunch to follow. The next meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. on March 13 at Jan Thurman's home.
Information: lsreeves1961@cox.net.
Art & Hope
Hope Cancer Resources offers Art, Healing & Hope, a six-week art group for patients with any type of cancer. Members will create a collage of their personal cancer journey. A light meal and all supplies needed for the project will be provided. The next group will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday from March 21 until April 25 at Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale. Members must RSVP to attend.
Information: (479) 361-5847
CLIMB
Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery is a Children's Treehouse Foundation family support group that helps children ages 6 to 12 cope with and share feelings about a loved one who has cancer. The next group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Monday from March 25 to April 29 at Hope Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave. in Springdale. Members must RSVP by March 11 to attend.
Information: (479) 361-5847.
Navy Reserve
The United States Navy Reserve's Fayetteville reunion will be at 2 p.m. April 27 at the Elks Lodge, 4444 Crossover Road in Fayetteville.
Information: (479) 466-2296.
Barbershop
Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus is looking for singers. No previous experience or audition is required. Rehearsals are from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays at the United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road in Bella Vista.
Information: (479) 876-7204 or perfectharmonybv.com.
NAN Profiles on 02/24/2019