The Hector Scholarship Foundation is sponsoring its 8th annual Scholarship Gala Saturday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Hector High School Cafetorium.  The gala will feature guest speakers from previous scholarship recipients, a catered meal, a silent auction, and a live auction.  Proceeds will be used to award scholarships to Hector 2025 seniors. Call Hector High School at 284-3536 for ticket information.

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Register To Vote at your Pope County Library System (deadline--October 7).  Voter registration forms are available for new voters and those needing to update their name or address.  Get #VoteReady.  Check your registration and sample ballot by following the link on the Pope County Library, Russellville Ar page.

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Dover Public Education Foundation has set October 22nd as the date for their 2024 fundraising gala.  Dover High School Cafeteria will play host to the event, with seating and silent auction viewing to get underway at 6 p/m that evening, and the gala program at 6;30 p/m.  Get further details and ticket information at doverpef-dot-org.

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The Arkansas High Country Race is coming to Russellville for 2024... If you love cycling and want to cheer on the racers taking on this bikepacking challenge, come to Russellville's Depot Park at 7 am on October 5th.  Get further details by checking the Russellville Tourism and Visitor Center Facebook page.

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The Hector superintendent's annual report to the public is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 5:30 in the boardroom. This is a required annual report that shares district demographic information. The report will be posted to the website once the presentation is shared.

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Russellville Chamber of Commerce's October's First Friday Breakfast is set for October 4th.  Guests from Arkansas Nuclear Voice, will share information about their Department of Energy project. Russellville is one of the communities selected for "consent-based siting" for an interim spent nuclear fuel storage facility.  The event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required.  Call 968-2530 for further details.

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Foodstock 2024 is all about families and community! River Valley Food 4 Kids is pleased to play host to organizations in the River Valley that support children and families uniquely. Join in Saturday, October 5th for live music, kid-friendly activities, and an abundance of community support.  FOODSTOCK!!! Get further details by following the River Valley Food 4 Kids Facebook page.

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Needy Paws Animal Shelter/Clarksville is getting ready for their "Paws for the Cause" event set for October 12th.  The microchip clinic and adoption effort will be held fro 10 a/m to 2 p/m at the shelter on East Main.  Get further details by following Needy Paws Animal Shelter on Facebook.

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