Yell County Republican Meet the Candidates Come and get to know your candidates! It's a great time to ask questions about the issues that are important to you. Monday January 19th 2026. 5:00pm to 8:00pm Yell County Wildlife Building 10078 Bunting Loop Dardanelle Arkansas

Monday, January 19, 2026. 01:30 pm - 06:00 pm. Dover Community Blood Drive at Harps. Someone needs blood every 2 seconds in the United States, and you can help! 

Monday, 3p.m. – Purge the Privet – Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater and help remove invasive privet to protect native habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Learn to identify this harmful plant, then grab some gloves and make a difference through hands-on habitat restoration. Tools provided. Please wear weather appropriate attire, closed-toe shoes, and if you have them, gloves.

If you have ever thought about becoming a CASA volunteer, now is a great time to get started. Our next new volunteer training begins Tuesday, January 20th, and there is still time to sign up.CASA volunteers are trained community members who advocate for children in foster care. Volunteers get to know the child, stay informed about their case, and speak up in court for what is in the child's best interest. For many children, a CASA volunteer is the one consistent, caring adult by their side during a difficult time. Training classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Clarksville and will guide you through everything you need to know to feel confident and supported in the role. If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back and make a real difference in a child's life, we would love to have you join us. For more information, call/text 479-857-6819, visit our website at www.arcasa5.org

Dover Public Library hosts a drop in computer help class for adults. 

Tuesday, January 20, 2026. 9:00am–2:00pm

Adults (18+) This is a drop-in program.  Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate.  We have partnered with RVALA to offer tech help every Tuesday here at the library! Stop in and meet Mr.Mike for help with your phone, email, or more! 

Pope County 4-H Youth Development We're excited to welcome a fresh start to a club that may be familiar to some! 🤠 Wranglers is an equine-focused 4-H club that combines horseback activities with community service and hands-on educational experiences. Members will have the opportunity to grow their knowledge, skills, and leadership while sharing a love for horses.

From the Wranglers Club Leader, Bee Miller:

"I've grown up riding and training horses and was involved in 4-H for many years—Wranglers especially. I'm excited to give back and help our youth grow and learn more about horses!"

🐴 Meeting Information:

Wranglers will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM, beginning in January.

📍 First meeting: January 20 at 6:00 PM at the Extension Office.We look forward to a successful year and welcoming members to the Wranglers 4-H Club!

It's a morning with the mayor on Wednesday, January 21 at 9 am.  Meet Mayor Fred Teague and your public works team in a relaxed setting at the Public Works building on 220 N Knoxville. Everyone is welcome. 

The Dardanelle Area Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday January 21 at noon.  It will be held at Kasper's Dardanelle. The guest speaker is  Dardanelle Mayor Jimmy Witt, and the member of the month is the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Arkansas River Valley Dardanelle.

Tiny Helpers Wanted: Pottery Worx has an exciting new technique that we'd like to test to help our staff capture little handprints more effectively. We are looking for six tiny helpers between the ages of 4 months and 2 years to assist us. 

If you have a little one between these ages, and are interested in helping us, please send them a message. As compensation for your time, you will receive a FREE 4" tile featuring your child's name, the year, and their handprint.

* Must be available on 1/21 or 1/22

Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Duck, Duck, Goose 

Meeting Place: Grassy Area across from the Visitor Center

This is a free event.

Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about the unique traits of waterfowl and their habitats at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Discover how conservation efforts support these fascinating birds in this vital ecosystem!

ATU Baseball 1st Pitch Banquet is Saturday, January 24, 2026

ATU Multisport Building -6:00 p.m. Silent Auction / Dinner
All proceeds benefit Arkansas Tech Baseball Program.  The keynote speaker is Bobby Valentine.  

Monday, January 26th... The date's been set for the annual Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet.  Doors open at 5:30 and the program begins at 6 p/m, at the McGee Community Center.  Follow the Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for additional details.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 / 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Biomimicry 

Meeting Place: Orientation Room

4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This is a free event.

Plants and animals have been adapting to their surroundings for ages. It seems only natural that people would look to nature for innovations to help us adapt and create. Meet park staff in the visitor center Orientation Room explore some of the innovations we use that were inspired by nature. Lake Dardanelle State Park

Russellville Baptist Academy is hosting a New Family Information Night.  It's an evening designed for new parents and families interested in finding out more about RBA. It's happening January 27 at 5:30pm at First Baptist Church, 205 S Glenwood.

Arkansas River Valley Arts Center is getting ready for a Soup-er Bowl Event.  Saturday, January 31st, enjoy food and fellowship; all benifitting the Arts Center.  Follow their Facebook page for information about how you can enjoy a handmade bowl with some of their great soup, or just a serving of soup, as a part of this event.  Hours for the SOUP-er Bowl will be from 1-to-3 that day at center off B Street.  

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is now accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2026 semester.Single mothers and fathers who are seeking financial support for higher education can apply at aspsf.org/scholarships. The deadline is Feb. 1. Recipients must be pursuing an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or professional certificate. Scholarship awards range from $400 to $1,600, depending on enrolled credit hours. Funds are sent directly to recipients so they can pay for essential needs such as rent, child care, gas, utilities, and school-related expenses.

It's that time again! The Dover Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding our annual Awards Banquet honoring The Citizens of the Year on Saturday February 28, 2026 and we need your nominations.  All nominations must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 6, 2026. For more information and to make your nomination visit our website at www.doverozarkmemoriesday.com

Do you know a person with special needs? maybe you're a person with or without special needs who loves to sing with a group. This choir is open to all persons age 10 and up, but is designed for those with special needs. There is no cost to participate. All singers will receive a t-shirt for performances also at no cost.  They rehearse weekly on Mondays in the choir room at First United Methodist Church at 304 South Denver. First rehearsal is February 9. 

The Dardanelle library has a challenge for high school seniors.

From January 1 to May 1, the senior who reads the most books will receive a scholarship! Each book you read will enter you into a drawing to win a gift basket.  Books can be from The PUBLIC LIBRARY. The HIGH SCHOOL library . OR even BOOKS FROM HOME. The fastest reader wins! Submit your registration (NAME AND PHONE) BEFORE APRIL 1ST.  Call or just head to the library. You will be provided supplies to track your progress!

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI-HEAP) is designed to assist low-income individuals with keeping heat in their homes in the winter and cooling in the summer with the goal of preventing a potential utility shut-off or restoring home energy. All applicants must provide a photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members ages 18 and older, Social Security numbers for all household minors, copies of their most recent utility bills, and proof of income for the preceding month. Additional documents may be required to determine eligibility for assistance. Getliheap.com is the site to apply.