The 1st annual St. Paul United Methodist Church of Dover FallFest is planned for this Saturday, November 20th.  Games, face painting, petting zoo and free food and fun for the whole family.  Included in the door prizes to be given away, a free Thanksgiving meal for your family.  Get further details at the Dover United Methodist Church Facebook page...

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Witts Springs Treasure Hunt, sponsored by WOMPA Off Road is set for this Saturday, November 20th, with registration set for 10 a/m in Witts Springs.  A cache of U.S. Gold and Silver coins will serve as prizes in this effort.  Get further details by calling 479-264-0819...

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" With modern gun hunting season beginning, The Pope and Yell Counties Divisions of Agriculture are offering a workshop at their Pope County location on December 9th at 9:00 a.m. on how to preserve meat. Canning and dehydrating wild game safely will also be taught. The fee for the workshop is $20. For any questions about the Extension Services meat preservation workshop, call Pamela Luker at 968-7098."

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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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Johnson County Senior Activities Center is getting ready for their annual Thanksgiving meal, planned for November 19th.  Enjoy roasted turkey, homemade dressing, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, buttery corn,  rolls and fluffy fruit salad.  Your choice of Pecan, homemade Pumpkin pie or sugar free Apple pie is also included for a 12-dollar cost.  Get further details at the Johnson County Senior Activity Center Facebook page.

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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...