News Briefs

  Eureka Kids Summer Fun program will run through Aug. 15, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Harmon Park. Summer Fun will include daily activities, field trips, a camping trip, arts and crafts, brain games, science and technology, sports fitness and recreation. Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided. For details, call Barbara Dunnam at 239-4553.

3rd Annual "A Taste of the Opera" to be presented

  "A Taste of the Opera" musical dinner will be presented at the Crescent Hotel's Crystal Dining Room on Wednesday, July 9. The evening will include a 5:30 wine reception followed by dinner at 6, accompanied by popular opera selections and Broadway show tunes performed by members of the 2008 cast of Opera in the Ozarks.

  Tickets are $35 per person with profits going to raise scholarship money for performing opera students. Seating is limited, early ticket purchase is recommended. For tickets or details, call 253-9766 or go to www.opera.org.

CC Habitat Affiliate announces new officers

  Following approval by Habitat for Humanity International, the Carroll County affiliate recently elected officers. They include: president Fred Eilskov; vice president Bob Huston; recording secretary Doreen Morris; corresponding secretary Terry Eilskov; treasurer Dick Woodmansee; legal council Kent Crow; site selection Barbara Sparks; family selection and support Joan Hirnisey and Cindy Inman; fundraising Jim Hirnisey; construction Pete Hackley and Jim Morris; church relations Rev. Clare Kelley; and volunteer support and records Nancy Werbitzky.

  Securing the Federal Exemption Certificate as a 501C3 organization permits Habitat for Humanity Carroll County to receive tax reportable money and gifts from individuals and organizations. The affiliate will soon open a Restore where persons may donate or purchase used materials. Individuals can also make regular monthly or annual gifts.

  For details, call Fred Eilskov at 253-7475 or Bob Huston at 244-5884.

Eagle Rock Doggie Thrift Store moving sale

  The Doggie Thrift Store in Eagle Rock, Mo. is holding a moving sale on Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through July 12.

  All clothing and accessories are $1. Everything else in the store not pertaining to clothing attire is 50 percent off.

HI clean-up needs volunteers

  Volunteers are needed to help the Holiday Island Homeowners Association with a shoreline cleanup of debris. Table Rock Lake and its tributary, Leatherwood Creek, will be cleaned up Thursday, June 26, with a rain date of July 1. Volunteers should meet in the parking lot of the Holiday Island Marina at 9 a.m. For details, call Fred Holz at 253-6656.

Main Stage invites all kids to join the July 5 parade

  All kids, young and old, are invited to join Main Stage in the July 5 "Red, White and You" Parade. Participants are invited to bring bikes, strollers, wagons or anything that can roll down Spring St. to Main Stage's campus at 67 N. Main at 11 a.m. on July 5.

  Main Stage will have staff available to help decorate entries in Old Glory colors. Participants are asked to bring at least one roll of crepe paper streamers in red, white or blue and a roll of tape and add-ons like flags or banners.

  Decorated bikes, etc. will join the parade line-up at the train station parking lot at 12:30 p.m. There is no cost for participation. For details, contact Vicki Rose at 253-8060.

EUU to present 'Religion & Homosexuality'

  On Sunday, June 29, the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will discuss the religious response to homosexuality and discuss whether faith is living and dynamic or just static rules and formulas. The program, titled "Religion & Homosexuality: A Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation Conversation," will be led by Jean Elderwind and Jacqueline Wolven at 11 a.m. at 17 Elk St.

Infinite Way to meet

  The Infinite Way meets every Sunday at 11:30 a.m., upstairs at 68 Mountain St. for quiet meditation and prayer in silence. This is followed by readings from Joel S. Goldsmith's tapes. All are welcome.

Bees to swarm at the Carnegie

  Eureka Springs resident Scott Thompson will present a program at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library on Monday, June 30 at 9:30 a.m. on what it's like to be a beekeeper.

  Thompson has a long-standing interest in bees and the work they do and he will share his own buzz on bees. This is a program for children of all ages. A short film on how a colony of bees is introduced to a new hive will be shown along with an exhibit of beekeeping gear and samples of the products that bees provide. This program is part of "Catch the Reading Bug," a summer-long library program for children, For details, call 253-8754.

Metafizzies to host McNeal

  Monday, June 30, the Arkansas Metaphysical Society will host Dr. Chuck McNeal who will lead a discussion about reincarnation. The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. at 68 Mountain St., downstairs in the Christian Science edifice. For details, call 363-9600.

Jesus Christ Superstar to be performed in Eureka Springs

  Jesus Christ Superstar will be performed at the First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs on Hwy. 23S on Wednesday, July 2 at 7 p.m. The Agape Singers Youth Choir of Memorial Drive UMC in Houston, Texas will perform. This is a free performance and all are invited.

Grassy Knob VFD to host Ice Cream Social

  The Ladies Auxiliary of the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Department invites the community to its annual, free ice cream social, Sunday, July 6 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Grassy Knob Community Center, 12037 Hwy. 187. Donations will be accepted. Music will be performed by Steve and the Recliners. For details, call Lynne Barlow at 253-6772.

Eureka! Quilters to meet

  The Eureka! Quilters Guild meets on the second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be July 9 at 10 a.m. The guild meets at the Lone Star Bible Church at 3807 Hwy. 23S. Meetings are open to quilters of all skill levels. Visitors are welcome. The business meeting is followed by a brown bag lunch and workshop. There is no fee. For details, call Cathy Lamb at 253-1096.

HI Golf Course to host Camp Barnabas Golf Benefit

  The 10th Annual Camp Barnabas Golf Benefit and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, July 12 at the Holiday Island Golf Course. It's a scramble format with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.

  All proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for children who have terminal or serious, chronic illnesses or disabilities who otherwise could not afford the experience.

  Also, on Friday, July 11 at 4 p.m., area golf professionals will play a nine-hole shoot out. Afterwards, the public is invited to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and extras for a minimum donation of $5 per person.

  For details or an entry form, call the Club House at 253-9511 or Dale Hudson at 253-7098.

AARP to hold summer picnic

  The Carroll County AARP will hold its annual summer picnic, Monday, July 14 at 5 p.m. at the Pavilion at the Holiday Island Recreation Center. Members and guests are encouraged to attend. The club will provide hamburgers and hot dogs with attendees providing a side dish to share. Attendees are asked to bring a table service and beverage.

  For details, call Sherry Kerr at 253-7982.

Reservations now open for HI Flea Market

  If you are downsizing, purging collections, are talented with crafts or just want to clean out space in closets or garages, you will have a big chance in September when the first Friends of the Barn Trash or Treasure Flea Market and Community Sale is held at the Barn on the Island.

  Space is limited and should be reserved as soon as possible. Rental must be paid by Aug. 12. Proceeds from the sale of space will be used to benefit the preservation of the Barn. For details, call the Recreation Center at 253-9098 or 363-6077, evenings.