Its Yell County Fair Week for 2021 thru-11th at C.W. Worthington Park on Highway 10 East of Danville. This year's event will include a Youth Talent Contest on Tuesday night and a Friday Karaoke Night on September 10th. Don't forget the Yell County Fair Parade planned for Friday morning in downtown Danville. Get further details at the Yell County Fair Facebook page.
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Danville Schools "All Classes" Reunion is set for Friday, September 10th at 2 p/m in the cafeteria. The Reunion program and introductions will be held at 4 p/m. All alumni are invited to attend.
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Because of Covid-19 concerns, the Belleville Schools Reunion originally set for Saturday, September 11th has been cancelled.
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Increasing Covid-19 active case numbers have led coordinators of the annual "Havana Nights" for the River Valley United Way to transition that event on line. Coordinators say several on-line events and a huge silent auction will be a part of the updated event schedule. All proceeds benefit River Valley United Way, a local nonprofit organization serving Pope, Johnson, and Yell counties. Get further details at River Valley United Way on Facebook.
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Just before every home junior and senior high football game at Cyclone Stadium... Enjoy the Phil Wright Tailgate Party, just outside the stadium main gate. A great meal will be available each time for a 5-dollar donation. Don't forget, all of the donations go to the football booster club to fund their many efforts to support team activities throughout the season. Hope to see you at a Phil Wright Tail Gate Party this football season !!!
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The annual Arkansas River Valley Tri-Peaks Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14th at the Center of the Arts on the Russellville High School Campus. Tickets are available now for a 25-dollar per person charge. Get further details at the Arkansas River Valley Tri-Peaks Facebook page.
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As a result of increasing Covid-19 numbers, the Johnson County Relay for Life in-person event has been cancelled for 2021. Donations will continue to be accepted at www.relayforlife-dot-org/johnson...
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Dover Public Education Foundation's keynote speaker for the 10th anniversary Gala is Coach Matt Zimmerman with the Razorback Foundation. The Gala is set for the Dover High School Cafeteria on September 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Coach Zimmerman is in his fifth season as the color analyst for Razorback basketball and his second working with the Razorback Foundation. Get further details and ticket information at the Dover Public Education Foundation Facebook page.
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The 43rd annual "Ozark Memories Day" is set for Saturday, September 25th, and its a full day of fellowship, fun, entertainment and great food. Held the fourth Saturday in September, the event is sponsored by the Dover Area Chamber of Commerce and area businesses, organizations, industries and individuals that support this community event. Admission is free... but; proceeds from this event go; throughout the year to help fund the many efforts of the Chamber of Commerce. Get further details at the Ozark Memories Day Facebook page.
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The 4th annual Ryan Elkins Memorial Golf Tournament is set for Saturday, September 25th at the Clarksville Country Club. The 2-person scramble will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Ryan Elkins Memorial Foundation. Get further details at the Ryan Elkins Memorial Golf Tournament on Facebook.
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The Arkansas River Valley Arts Center has postponed their planned "Chili Bowl and Silent Auction" event until October 23rd. Tickets remain on sale for the event to include a chili dinner donated by Brangus; with a large variety of toppings, adult beverage dessert and a hand-crafted pottery bowl; made by the students of pottery teacher Soyoon Ahn. A silent auction is also planned that evening. Get further details at the River Valley Arts Center Facebook page.
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Face coverings will be mandatory inside all Arkansas Tech University buildings effective until further notice. ATU students, faculty, staff and guests will be required to wear face coverings regardless of their vaccination status when indoors in a congregational setting, including classrooms, meeting rooms, building lobbies and hallways. Faculty and staff members who are alone in their offices and students who are in their residence hall rooms and on-campus apartments will not be required to wear face coverings.
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David Beal was a Russellville Cyclone, an educator, a district coach, an individual who served as a great example of service to his community, and one who passed from the scene way too soon. As a memoriam, family and friends have created the "Bricks for Beal" fund raiser, paving the way for youth to remember and walk in his example. Help pave "Beal Street" on the Russellville Campus, get further details at the Russellville Football Booster Facebook page or check our Facebook pages...
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September 11 marks the 20th anniversary of the destruction of the twin towers and over 3000 lives in New York City, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania. A Just Serve organization called 911day.org is looking forward to September 11th as a "Universal Day of Service". As a part of that day of remembrance, giving your time and efforts are the goal. To assisting at food pantries, participating in cleanup efforts in your area, to helping individuals and organizations in need. Each can help make a difference.
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Yell County's Petit Jean River Monster Festival will return for 2021, with the event planned for Saturday, September 18th in Danville. The festival, that debuted in 2019; is a fund raiser for the Lt. Kevin Mainhart Memorial Scholarship Fund. Food, fun and a musical showcase will be included. Also on tap, a street carnival, 5-k race, tug of war, a car and motorcycle show and plenty of arts and crafts. Go to Petit Jean River Monster Festival on Facebook for further details.