It's always a good idea to call first and make sure the event is still happening!!

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

Arkansas River Valley Arts Center is getting ready for a Chili Bowl Event. It was postponed , but now scheduled for Saturday, February 7 at 1pm, enjoy food and fellowship; all benefiting the Arts Center.  The members preview will be Friday from 1-5m.

Quilts of Valor National Sew Day is February 7 at 9am.  Join in at the Pope County Senior Activity Center at 1010 N Rochester Ave as they sew quilts for their veteran recipients.  The event is open to everyone.  Please bring your sewing machine and supplies.   Lunch is provided, and registration is free.  Register at QOVF.org

Saturday, February 7, 2026, Mount Nebo State Park, 10AM. "Come join us for a workday on Mt Nebo State Park. Meet at the pavilion parking lot. We will have a range of groups from beginner/easy tasks around the park to heavy/advance skills on the trails. We will work on park beautification, legacy trail maintenance, and monument trail maintenance. We want to give back to a park that we all love."

Join us for a free Mini-Heart Health Expo! Kick off Heart Month with free heart‑healthy resources, on‑site blood pressure checks and nutritious snacks. Stop by, learn something new and take a simple step toward protecting your heart health.

Guests can also enter a drawing for a free heart screening at Saint Mary's to be used during the month of February. Saturday, February 7  8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Tucker Coliseum — 1604 Coliseum Dr., Russellville Everyone is welcome!

It's almost Polar Plunge time at Lake Dardanelle State Park. The Russellville Polar Plunge will be held on February 7th, 2026. Registration is at 11, plunge at noon.  Every year, FCC attends this event with a team of Polar Plungers. During this event they raise money by jumping into the cold lake. The money raised by this event goes to Special Olympics Arkansas as they prepare for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, which is something that some of our own clients will participate in. The cost to plunge will be $50. Those that participate in the plunge will earn a t-shirt and can be eligible for other special giveaways. If you don't want to plunge, you can still donate money to the cause. For questions about donating money, please reach out to Wendy Parks at: (479)-237-5182.

Saturday Feb 7 at 5pm, you're invited to Join us for a Drawdown Steak Dinner Fundraiser supporting the Yell County Fair and much needed upgrades at the Fairgrounds. This special event will also feature a brief political segment giving local candidates a few minutes to speak, while the community enjoys a great meal and a fun evening for a great cause!

Tickets are available at the Yell County Extension service (Monday-Friday). Contact Kathy Reece 479-495-221

Pancake Breakfast

A fundraiser for the historic Latimore Tourist Home.

Stoby's

Sunday, February 8, 2026

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

$5.00 per Person

Includes pancakes, sausage, and choice of beverage!

(Take out orders are available)

Stoby's restaurant is located at 405 W. Parkway.

Your donation will help Friends of the Latimore Tourist Home fulfill their mission of bringing Russellville's historic Green Book site back to life.

All Saints Episcopal Church invites you to Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off: February 8, 2026 5:30 pm in Sutherland Hall Join us for food and fellowship at our annual Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off! Bring a pot of chili to share or come enjoy the fun! We are hoping for at least 10 chili entries. To sign up, please use the sign-up sheet posted in Shoemaker or contact Crystal Ruiz in person or by email. Drinks and basic chili toppings will be provided, and guests are encouraged to bring a side dish. All are welcome. Come hungry and bring a friend! 

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. 

Monday, February 9th 4p.m. –Nature Journals – at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Many of the early explorers, including those that traveled through the area around what is now Lake Dardanelle State Park, kept journals of the things they saw and experienced as they traversed the wilderness. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn why it was so important. You will also be able to make your own nature journal to take with you.

Ready to earn your driver's license? The  River Valley Adult Learning Alliance is offering FREE Written Driver's License Prep Classes at the Pope County Library—open to those ready to hit the road with confidence! Learn what's on the test, Build your confidence and Study at your own pace Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 pm. Learners are encouraged to bring their own laptop to work on the materials. If you are under the age of 16, your guardian must stay with you for the duration of the class. Reserve your spot—space is limited! (Registration opens for each session one week in advance.)

Help save lives at the Dardanelle Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, February 10, from 1:30–5:30 p.m. on the bloodmobile at Dardanelle Regional Medical Center. As part of Our Blood Institute's Donor Champions campaign, all donors will receive a limited-edition basketball-themed T-shirt as a thank-you for giving. In addition, Arkansas donors will receive one free ticket to the Museum of Discovery and a free Bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Every donation is a winning play for patients in local hospitals who rely on blood for emergencies, surgeries, cancer treatments, and trauma care—especially during late winter when donations often decline.

Dover Public Library- Adult game day Wednesday, February 11, 2026 1:30pm–3:00pm Join us in playing card games, having fun, and making new friends!

1p.m. – Focus on Fish – Why does Lake Dardanelle have such a healthy bass population? The health of this fishery is partially, due to the good conservation practices of the staff at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room, on Wednesday she will talk about fish and how we can better care for them by learning about and understanding their habits.

Coffee and bingo for adults at Atkins Centennial Library Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:00am–11:00am  Come join us for Coffee, Bingo and Fellowship.

Puzzle Club meets Hector Public Library Wednesday, February 11, 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm Age Group: Teen (13-19), Adults (18+) Children 11 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party and shall be adequately supervised by such responsible parent or caregiver at all times for the sake of their own well-being.

It's a special teen crafting event in Atkins on Thursday. You are invited to make Diamond Art Bookmarks or a Coaster. Snacks and materials will be provided. That's Thursday starting at 4pm at Atkins Centennial library. 

Tweens are invited to the Lego builders club  Thursday at the Dover public library.  Playing with LEGOs builds problem solving and fine motor skills as well as creativity, concentration, and perseverance.  LEGO play can also reduce anxiety and stress--plus it's just plain fun! That's Thursday at 4pm at Dover Public Library.

Arkansas River Valley Cornhole is a fun and fast-growing group of folks from across the River Valley who share a love for the game. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned player, everyone is welcome. The group currently hosts cornhole tournaments every Thursday night at the Dardanelle Community Center. It's a great way to meet new people, enjoy some friendly competition, and be part of a growing local community.

Saving Grace Arkansas & Project Hope Arkansas is hosting a Lunch & Learn on 2.13.26.

Join in for Networking, a Tour, and a Presentation.  There will be a Meal Provided! You are invited to Come out and learn more about the work they are doing in the community while meeting other leaders and professionals in the area.

Crow Mountain Baptist Church is hosting a Valentine's dinner and worship event on Friday night February 13th, 2026, entitled "The Greatest Love".  This FREE event will run from 6pm to 9pm and will include a Taco dinner and casual game time starting at 6pm, followed by live contemporary worship music from 7pm to 9pm in the Fellowship Hall at 1138 Crow Mountain Rd. in Russellville, AR. River Valley area youth and young adults (of all ages) are invited to come and experience a time of food, fun and uplifting music with songs that encourage you in your relationship with Jesus.  For more information and to let us know you are planning to attend visit http://mycmbc.us/valentines

Grace Chapel is having their annual fundraiser Feb 13 and 14th. Chocolate covered strawberries, pretzel rods, and homemade sugar cookies! You can pick them up at Grace Chapel 1206 Parker Rd across from Crawford Elementary.

There will be a benefit dinner February 15th at the Plainview Fire Station for Trever Essman. 11:00-2:00 He is a volunteer firefighter. He lost his home and everything in it in a house fire. We will be doing Chili with the fixins and dessert. Let's come together as a community and show our support.

On March 3, 2026, Pottsville voters will see a measure on the ballot regarding the existing 1-cent sales tax.mThis is not a new tax

This is not a tax increase,The 1-cent sales tax has been in place since 1999,The vote is strictly about how the existing tax can be used. A Town Hall will be held on February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PMat Pottsville City Hall for questions and discussion. Election Day: March 3, 2026

RHS Band will hold their mid winter concert on Monday Feb 23.  Free admission at the River Valley Arts Center, and the show begins at 7pm.

The Russellville Junior High Band will hold their mid winter concert on Tuesday Feb 24.  Free admission at the River Valley Arts Center, and the show begins at 6:30pm.

The ATU Cyclone Band will hold a ST Patty's Day Jazz concert.  It's happening March 6 at the River Valley Arts Center.  Admission is free, and the show starts at 7pm

Russellville is home to one of the first documented Possum Pie recipes in history, and we're celebrating our delicious local heritage with a full day of family-friendly fun in downtown. 10am-3pm March 7th Get ready for:

🥧 A Pie Eating Contest (speed matters!)

👩‍🍳 A Pie Baking Contest (bragging rights included)

🎶 Live entertainment on the Depot Stage

🚴‍♂️ A family-friendly bike ride

🏃‍♀️ A 5K race

💋 The infamous "Kiss the Possum" with your favorite local personalities

🌟 And so much more!  Come hungry, bring your friends, and celebrate the quirky, delicious history that makes Russellville one-of-a-kind. Downtown Russellville

Red Coat Ambassadors! Red Coats are the Chamber's cheerleaders: cheering on local businesses and celebrating

community events! Is your business part of the Dardanelle Area

Chamber of Commerce? Can you join us at our monthly meetings? Are you ready to volunteer and help make Dardanelle an even better place to live and work? Join us Monday, March 9th 5:30 at the

Chamber Office 212 N Front Street

SPORTS CARD SHOW FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

118 S. SECOND ST - DARDANELLE FREE ADMISSION

BUY - SELL - TRADE Mar. 14th 9am - 3:30pm

Well, it's that time of year once again when we make our trek up the mountain to the first switchback on Hwy 21 north of Clarksville for the continued cleanup of beautiful Teagle Creek.  The date of the cleanup this year is Saturday, March 14, 2026.  Please mark your calendars and make plans to be there.  Our goal is to get all of the tires out of that deep canyon this year.  Our area of trash cleanup has diminished to a small area on the west side of the creek.   Over the past six cleanup efforts we have removed 180 automobile tires, TV sets, cook stoves, ice chests, buckets, bottles, bed springs, kids toys, tubs, pans, plastic, metal, glass, paper and tons of other trash.   We have been using rope and pulleys to drag tires from 400 feet below the road up to the shoulder to be loaded onto a trailer.  If you, or someone you know, has some heavy equipment that could easily pull the tires out of the canyon, it would be greatly appreciated.   Once again the Yell County Wildlife Federation will be providing all of the volunteers with a hot meal, cooked onsite, at high noon.  Work gloves, safety vests and T-shirts will be provided by Keep Arkansas Beautiful.  Wear ankle-supporting footwear to help negotiate the steep terrain.

TRI-COUNTY CRUIZERS

VALLEY ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB

SHARING AND CARING FOOD PANTRY

6TH ANNUAL 2026 BENEFIT

CAR SHOW MERRITT PARK

2059 AR22 DARDANELLE AR

BIGGEST SHOW IN THE RIVER VALLEY $15 ENTRY FEE, OPEN TO ALL YEAR CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES, SWAP MEET, FOOD, MUSIC, 50/50, DRAWINGS, WIPEOUT BOARD, DOOR PRIZES, SPECTATORS FREE

APRIL 18TH 2026 9AM TILL 2PM

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. 

For a child in foster care, so much changes -  homes, schools, adults, routines... One thing that can stay the same is a CASA volunteer. One consistent adult can make a huge difference in a child's life, and that's exactly the role of a CASA volunteer.

Learn more about CASA today! Call or text 479-857-6819

Western Yell County HIgH SCHOOL CLOTHES CLOSET NEEDS

PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL ITEMS ARE FRESHLY LAUNDERED AND FREE OF STAINS AND TEARS -LIMIT 2 BAGS PER

DROP OFF

ADULT SIZES PLEASE

Pants-Jeans and Sweatpants

Clean Paired Socks

Closed Toe Shoes of All Adult Sizes

T-Shirts and Sweatshirts

Coats and Hoodies

Formal Dresses

Business Casual Attire

Towels/Wash Cloths

Tote Bags (TJ Maxx Style Bags)

Free and Clear Laundry Detergent

PLEASE DROP OFF ITEMS IN A TRASH BAG AT THE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS MON-THURS

9AM-3:30 PM