Arkansas Fallen Hero Memorial at museum
Since 9/11, Arkansas men and women have risked their lives for our country. Some have given the ultimate sacrifice. To honor and remember these brave men and women, the Jacksonville Museum of Military History will host the Arkansas Fallen Hero Memorial. The 100x100 foot walk through memorial contains an American flag for each Arkansan that has given their life in service to this country since 9/11. Along each flag will stand a post that will feature a picture of each fallen hero and a short biography. The memorial will be on display from thru Sunday. Please take time this Christmas to “Honor those who died in conflict so that we could live in peace.”
Area cities planning Christmas parades
Brig. Gen. Rowayne Schatz will marshal "Jacksonville's Golden Christmas" parade, beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday. The parade will begin at Sharpe and will proceed on Main to Second Street.
“Christmas from around the world” is the theme of this year’s parade in Ward planned at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. A tree lighting will immediately follow the parade at the city complex. For more information, call Jo Ann Brooke at 743-1092.
Beginning a 5:30 p.m. will be the annual chili cook-off in the dining facility at the city complex. The three top competitors will receive a prize. There will also be a cakewalk, silent auction, pictures with Santa, a coloring contest and Aunt Blueberry the Clown. All proceeds benefit the Ward Animal Shelter.
The cost is only $5 for adults and $3 for children age 10 and under.
Sherwood’s Advertising and Promotion Commission-sponsored parade will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday on Kiehl Avenue and will travel from Lantrip to Oakbrook Street. Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Rita Gruber is the parade’s grand marshal and Frannie, a dog rescued by the Sherwood animal shelter. Sherwood’s parade is the only one which allows candy to be thrown to onlookers.
Cabot’s parade will travel West Main Street for one mile beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. This year’s theme is “All I Want For Christmas Is…” Spectators are encouraged to bring out their lawn chairs. Concessions will also be available. Awards will be presented at 6 p.m. in the Veterans Park Community Center parking lot. Entertainment will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Caroling in the Caverns
Caroling in the Caverns will run through Dec. 16 at Blanchard Springs Caverns, near Mountain View. Marvel at the beauty of astonishing formations coupled with the sounds of caroling resounding through the caverns as musicians perform your favorite old-time Christmas songs.
Admission is $17. For more information visit www.yourplaceinthemountains.com.
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