Another "Our Blood Institute" drive is just ahead.  Friday, Clarksville Wal-Mart will play host to the bloodmobile from 1-to-6 p/m.  Monday, "April's Avengers" at the Pope County Department of Human Services will have a drive from 11-to-3 p/m.  And, the Dardanelle "Boots and Badges" blood drive is set for next Wednesday, July 24th from 1-to-6 p/m at the McGee Community Center.  Give the gift of life, and that is blood; during the next "Our Blood Institute" drive.

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Russellville's River Valley Arts center will play host this Friday to their 2nd annual "Art and Flower Show" from 6 to 8 p/m.  Artist and florist from throughout central Arkansas will participate and admission is free.  The Arts center is located at 1001 East B Street.

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Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce's 11th annual "Chocolate Festival" is set for Friday, July 19th.  McGee Community Center will play host to the event from 5 p/m to 7 p/m.  Tickets can be purchased at the door for a minimum donation of 10-dollars.  Funds from the event are set aside to help a family in need.  This year theme is "Chocolate Safari".  Check the Dardanelle Chamber Facebook page for further information.

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River Valley Boys and Girls Club Flag Football registration is now open! The league is open to boys & girls going into Kindergarten through 5th grade. Practices will start the week of August 26th and the season will end in early November. Parents and players can expect a 1-3 day a week commitment.  Further details available on the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Arkansas River Valley Facebook page.

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Pope County fairgrounds will play host July  24th to an ARVAC Emergency food assistance program  distribution.  Hours for the event will be from 10 till  12-noon.  Due to continued Covid-19 concerns, this remains a  drive through distribution only.  For income guidelines and  other information, check the ARVAC, Inc. Facebook page or  call 479-394-4707.

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River Valley Arts Center will host their 1st annual UFO Festival, on Friday, July 26th.  The event begins at 12-noon with a variety of art projects, activities and fun.  Get further details at the Arts Center's Facebook page.

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Russellville Kiwannis Club will again sponsor an early August free "Back 2 School Swim" at the Hickey Park Pool.  The event is for youth kindergarten to 12-grade, and will be held Saturday August 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 p/m.  Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and bottled water will also be served.  Get further details by checking the Kiwannis Club Facebook page. 

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