APRIL

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Russellville Kiwannis Club is getting ready for their 65th annual Pancake Day set for Friday, April 16th at the L. V. Williamson Boys and Girls Club.  Hours for the fund raiser, benefitting the organzation's many youth oriented projects; will be from 6 a/m to 1 p/m. As a result of Covid-19, this will be a to-go affair this year.

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Area residents are invited to attend a "Quilts of Valor" awarding ceremony to be held Sunday afternoon at 3 p/m at the Russellville Veterans Park on Lakefront Drive.

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Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for their 2021 Membership Banquet set for Monday, April 19th at the McGee Community Center.  The annual event is an opportunity for the community to fellowship with some special folks, who have worked over the past year to make the Dardanelle and surrounding area an event better place to live.  Special guest this year is KATV's Todd Yakoubian.  Get further details at the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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Get ready for an upcoming benefit car show, raising funds for the Ernie Gray family.  The Tri-County Cruisers invite you to participate in this effort, set for Saturday; April 24th on the Dover square.  Hot Rods, Rat Rods, special interest cars, antique cars all are invited to be a part of the effort that Saturday from 9-till-2 p/m.  Vehicle entry fee is 20-dollars and registration will get underway at 8;30 a/m that morning.  Trophies for a variety of classes, prizes and ways to win BIG will be a part of the fun, with all proceeds to go to Ernie Gray for help with unexpected medical expenses.

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The City of Clarksville is getting ready for their April Art Walk, Friday, April 23rd from 4 to-9 and Saturday, April 24th from 8-to-12noon in downtown Clarksville.  Arts and Crafts, Food and Refreshments, Carriage rides, entertainment and more.  Contact King's Gallery at 774-9660 for further details...

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Friday, April 23rd... That's the date for the 25th annual Clarksville Junior Auxiliary  "Curbside Chili and Chocolate Cake Supper.  Tickets are 5-dollars each, and this year's drive-through event will be held from 5-to-7 p/m at the Clarksville Middle School cafeteria.

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Danville's S.C. Tucker Elementary will hold their kindergarten registration April 27th from 8:30 a/m to 6 p/m.  Call 495-4835 for further details.

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MAY

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Pope County Master Gardners will be holding their annual plant sale on May 1st at the County Fairgrounds.  Due to Covid concerns the sale will be conducted as a drive-thru event for 2021.  Vegetables and herbs, annual and perennial flowers, trees, shrubs and houseplants will be available.

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May annual serves as Police Memorial Month, and the Dardanelle Police Department is finalizing plans for their Thursday, May 13th observance.  That event will get underway at 10 a/m that day, at the Gazebo on Front Street.  Dardanelle Police Chief Wilson Short urges area residents to join the city at Gazebo to honor those who served, and lost their life in the line of duty.  

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The Yell County Wildlife Federation's 57th annual Quail Banquet and fund raiser has been scheduled for Saturday, May 15th.  A quail, catfish and rib dinner, with all the fixings is planned, with their annual auction, door prizes and fun to be a part of this event.  Tickets will be sold in advance only.  Call 229-4692 for further details.  Funds raised during the event are used annually to support youth education and conservation programs in the valley.

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Mt. Nebo will play host in mid-May to an Arkansas Enduro 2021 event.  The May 16th effort will be one of a series of races that include Bentonville, Fayetteville, Ponca and Bella Vista.  Coordinators remind that those interested in participating, need to get their entries in now.  Entries are limited to the first 250 to apply.  Get further details at bikereg.com/mtnebo.

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