Russellville's Hughes Community Center will be closed Thursday, November 25th, Friday November 26th and Saturday, November 27th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday...

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Russellville Animal Shelter is having a pre-holiday adoption event.  Adoption fees are being waived through November 24th.  Dogs only.  All animals up for adoption have already been either spayed or neutered and have all shots, with the exception of rabies.  Get further details at 968-1944.

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Entries continue to be taken for the upcoming December 3rd 2021 Dardanelle Christmas Parade.  Chamber of Commerce executive director Stacy Daughtry reminds a 6:30 p/m start time is planned, with this year's parade route... Merritt park on Highway 22, then along Union Street and proceeding down Front Street.  1ST, 2ND and 3RD place trophies will be awarded in both commercial and non-profit categories.  Entry details can be obtained on the Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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Lamar Volunteer Fire Department has kicked off a  "Toys for Tots" effort in Johnson County. The need is real and your help is needed, especially this holiday season.  Department personnel ask you to get involved by dropping off your unwrapped new toys for any age boy and/or girl at Lamar City Hall. Toy collection will continue until WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021.

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The 2021 edition of the Russellville Christmas Parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30 p/m downtown.  To help kick-off a return of the parade, all entry fees will be waived this year.  Deadline to enter will be noon on Monday, November 29th.  Get further entry details at City of Russellville Recreation and Parks on Facebook.

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A December 3rd date has been set for the 2021 Dardanelle Christmas Parade, with a 6:30 p/m start time.  This year's parade route will start at Merritt park on Highway 22, turn North on Union Street, then proceed down Front Street.  1ST, 2ND and 3RD place trophies will be awarded in both commercial and non-profit categories.  Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce sponsors the parade, and entry details can be obtained on their Facebook page.

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Cub Scout Pack 182 in Russellville wants to invite the River Valley to a chili dinner event December 4th from 10am to 2pm at the city mall parking lot in front of Planet Fitness. Tickets are just $5 dollars and all the proceeds go to help Scouts here in the River Valley.

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The Arkansas River Valley Arts Center is planning a New Year's Eve "Masquerade Ball" for Friday, December 31st at all Saints Episcopal Church, 501 South Phoenix in Russellville.  Call 968-2452 to get further details...