OFF DUTY LIFE >>06-15-07

Community-wide BBQ Saturday in Jacksonville

Second Baptist Church at 1117 No. James Street in Jacksonville will host a community-wide cookout on the church grounds on Saturday, June 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be free food, inflatables and carnival games for the kids, live music and door prizes. It will be fun for the entire family. Everyone is invited to come and join the fun! For more information, call 985-2502.


Troutfest this weekend

Troutfest is today and Saturday at Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 129 Bull Shoals Park, Lakeview. The White River is one of the nation’s finest trout streams. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there is something here for you. Activities include fly tying and fly fishing seminars, basic trout fishing classes, trout cooking demonstrations and fly casting clinics. Admission is free. For more information call (870) 431-5521.


Pow Wow slated at Eureka Springs

The 9th Annual Turpentine Creek Native American Pow Wow is today through Sunday at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs. This fun filled event is a treat for everyone. More than 100 dancers and drummers will compete for prize money while educating attendees about Native American heritage. Visitors are sure to find some favorites among a wide variety of craft booths and food concessions. Call (479) 253-3781 for event schedule. Admission is $10 advance sale for 3 day pass; $5 per day at gate and children 3 and under free. For more information visit www.turpentinecreek.org.


Music festival ends Sunday at Hot Springs

12th Annual Hot Springs Music Festival runs through Sunday at various venues in the historic downtown district at Hot Springs. Two hundred fifty international musicians will fill the Spa City with 19 performances and over 200 open rehearsals of symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, chamber music, choral, opera and crossover concert music. Great concerts, open rehearsals, casual atmosphere, serious fun! Most events are free although some are $10-15. For more information visit www.hotmusic.org.


VBS scheduled at Cabot church

Our Savior Lutheran Church 301 S. Pine St. (S. Hwy. 89) in Cabot will present “Avalanche Ranch” vacation Bible school June 25-29 for ages 4-12. To register contact Melanie Potter (501) 941-0011 or (501) 425-5950.