December

COVID-19 forces cancellation of ATU poinsettia sale

For the first time in 37 years, the poinsettia sale hosted by the ATU Department of Agriculture has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020 holiday season. This is an annual event and the ATU Department of Agriculture plans to resume plant sales when it is safe to do so.

 

Arkansas Game and Fish Catch Me if You Can Contest

Arkansas Game and Fish have released hundreds of rainbow trout into their family and community fishing program ponds tagged with prizes for you to catch. From now until February 27^th, if you catch one of the trout, you could win one of three guided fishing trips on the Red River provided by ‘Sore Lip-Em’ Guide Service and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Just mail the pink tag with the angler’s name, address, telephone number, and where and when the fish was caught to: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Family and Community Fishing Program 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, AR 72205. Find the list of stocked ponds at www.agfc.com/fcfponds

 

Dardanelle Senior Activity Center Yell-a-Little-Louder Christmas Lunch Fundraiser-Dec 18^th

The Dardanelle Senior Activity Center is hosting a Christmas lunch event Friday, December 18^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the Activity Center and their home delivered meal program. The lunch will consist of Cornish game hen, cornbread casserole, sweet potato salad, green beans, a roll and your choice of either chocolate pie or pumpkin cake for just ten dollars. Tickets are available at the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center or call 479-229-4129 for more details on signing up.

 

Dover Chamber of Commerce Holiday Decoration Contest through December 18th

The City of Dover and the Dover Chamber of Commerce has announced that a Christmas decoration contest for Dover residents will take place this year. There is no charge to enter but you must have an entry form filled out. Stop by Dover City Hall to get signed up. There is a $100 prize for first place, a $75 prize for second place, and a $50 prize for third place. Deadline to sign up is December 18^th and the judging will take place on December 20^th. Entries and winners will be posted on the Dover Chambers’ website and Facebook page.

 

Girl Scouts Holiday Event December 19th

December 19^th from 2-4 p.m. Girl Scouts will be hosting a Girl Scouts Holiday Event at Orr Auto Mall. Come join your local Girl Scout troop for some holiday fun with games, writing letters to the North Pole, and Santa will be there for pictures! This event will follow all COVID-19 safety protocols including mask wearing, social distancing, and limiting the number of people inside.

 

River Valley Food For Kids Food Distribution

River Valley Food For Kids will be having its annual food distribution December 18^th and 19^th at their location south of Arkansas Tech Campus in on North Elmira in Russellville and volunteers are still needed. The volunteers are asked to bring a mask and help out no more than 3 hours at a time. For more information find River Valley Food For Kids on Facebook or call (479) 223-1544.

 

First Baptist Church Living Nativity Dec 21-23

First Baptist Church in Russellville is presenting its annual Living Nativity on the front lawn of First Security Bank on Main Street in Russellville December 21^st, 22^nd, and 23^rd. After the performance on the 23^rd, there will be a special church service on-site at 6p.m. for all in attendance.

 

Newton County Senior Center Christmas Bake Sale and Christmas Ornaments Dec 21-23

The Newton County Senior Center is hosting a bake sale of holiday treats including: homemade pumpkin, pecan, or coconut cream pies, strawberry cheesecake, or a dozen oatmeal walnut cranberry or chocolate chip cookies. The deadline for the bake sale is December 21^st at 9 a.m. Additionally, the Center will be making customized holiday decorations now through December 23rd. Call the Newton County Senior Center at 870-446-5531 for details on ordering yours.

 

Russellville Animal Shelter “Home for the Holidays” Event thru December 23^rd

The Russellville Animal Shelter at 3115 South Mobile will be waiving all adoption fees through December 23^rd, 2020 for their “Home for the Holidays” event. Shelter hours during this event will be Monday thru Friday 9-5 and Saturday's 10-4.  All animals will be spayed and neutered and have all their shots with the exception of the rabies vaccine. Give the Russellville Animal Shelter a call at 968-1944 for more details.

 

Ongoing

NEWTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER MEALS ON WHEELS

With local seniors staying home amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, Meals on Wheels, provided by the Newton County Senior Center, is looking for your support to feed the seniors. They’re asking for your $20 donations to make sure no senior goes hungry. Mail in your support to the Newton County Senior Center, P.O. Box 41, Jasper Arkansas, 72641, or call 446-5531 for more information on how to help our local seniors.

 

Work Hard. Work Smart. Work Safe.

“Work Hard. Work Smart. Work Safe.” is a comprehensive guide created by the Russellville Chamber of Commerce to help your business easily navigate the new normal. Visit the Chamber Facebook page to access this constantly evolving, living document will act as a resource in these fluid times. The guide contains recommendations developed by the Arkansas Economic Task Force along with guidelines from the CDC and other federal, state and local agencies.