Community Calendar:
STRAWBERRY SALE (2/8/12)
The UACCM Relay for Life team is selling chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine's Day. The price is $13/lb for regular strawberries and $16/lb for long-stem strawberries. The deadline to order is Wednesday (2/8/12). Call 977-2066.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COUNCIL (2/8/12)
The Conway County Intergovernmental Council will meet Wednesday (2/8/12) at 9:00 a.m. in the first floor conference room of the courthouse. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the possible purchase of the old post office building and the hiring of a 911 administrator.
JUST DESSERTS (2/9/12)
The UACCM Foundation is hosting its tenth annual Just Desserts fundraiser on Thursday (2/9/12) from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the UACCM Plaza. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for kids age 6-12. Advance tickets are available at the University Bookstore. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, call Mary Clark at 977-2011.
OPPELO CITY COUNCIL (2/9/12)
The Oppelo City Council will meet Thursday (2/9/12) at 7:00 p.m.
RELAY CHAIR DEADLINE (2/10/12)
The deadline to nominate an individual for honorary chairperson of the Conway/Perry County Relay for Life has been extended to Friday (2/10/12). Nomination forms are available at all U.S. Bank locations, Crow Paving and Adams Eye Care.
HIKES, HEARTS AND HUGS (2/11/12-2/12/12)
Petit Jean State Park's annual Hikes, Hearts and Hugs event will be held Saturday (2/11/12) and Sunday (2/12/12). Planned programs are geared toward couples and include several guided hikes. All events are free to the public. For more information, including a complete schedule of events, visit www.petitjeanstatepark.com or call 727-5441.
BASEBALL REGISTRATION (2/11/12)
The Plumerville Youth Association will hold baseball and softball registration on Saturday (2/11/12) from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Community Room located between the Plumerville Police and Fire stations. Boys from Tee ball through age 16 can sign up for baseball. Softball registration is for teams from ages 6 and under through ages 16 and under. Cost for participation is $50 for one child, $75 for two children, and $90 for three or more siblings. Children will be sized for uniforms on registration day. For more information, call Steve Dixon at 354-9830 or Johnny Garrett at 354-3177.
CULINARY WORKSHOP (2/11/12)
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is hosting a culinary workshop focusing on Asian cuisine on Saturday (2/11/12) from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The cost is $80 per person. For more information, visit www.LiveTheLegacy.org or call 727-5435.
VALENTINE TEA (2/11/12)
The Max Milam Library in Perryville is hosting a Valentine tea on Saturday (2/11/12) from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Participants may choose from over 50 varieties of tea and other treats. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 889-2554.
SPAGHETTI DINNER (2/11/12)
The Knights of Columbus Council 6680 in New Dixie is sponsoring an all-you-can-eat spaghetti and sausage dinner on Saturday (2/11/12) from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at the St. Boniface Hall in New Dixie. The price is $8 for adults, $4 for children, and free for kids under 6. For take-out orders, call 759-2896 after 3:30.
SWEETHEART ROUND-UP (2/12/12)
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church on Highway 9 will be hosting a Sweetheart Round-Up fellowship for ages 2-12 on Sunday (2/12/12) at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided for kids and their families. The event will include games, crafts, devotional and exchanging of Valentine cards.
MOVIE SHOWING (2/12/12)
First Baptist Church in Perryville will be showing the movie, "Courageous," on Sunday (2/12/12) at 6:00 p.m. Banana splits and sundaes will be served in the fellowship hall after the movie. Everyone is welcome.
LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING (2/13/12)
The Logic and Accuracy testing on the I-Votronic voting machines for the upcoming Plumerville special election will be held Monday (2/13/12) beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex adjacent to the Conway County Courthouse.
VALENTINE PROGRAM (2/13/12)
The Melt Her Heart with Chocolate program will be held Monday (2/13/12) from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Max Milam Library in Perryville. The make-and-take program is designed for men only. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Call 889-2554.
CITY COUNCIL (2/13/12)
The Morrilton City Council will meet Monday (2/13/12) at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
MASONIC LODGE (2/14/12)
The Morrilton Masonic Lodge will meet Tuesday (2/14/12) at 7:00 p.m.