Send calendar entries to Rick Harvey at RHarvey@cherryroad.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www. CarrollCoNews.com.
EVERY SUNDAY
Alanon group
Serenity Alanon Family Group meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. each Sunday at 103 Stadium Drive in Eureka Springs. For information, contact Vonn at 214-605-0615
JUNE 23
LEGO Club
The LEGO Club, for children aged 4-18, will meet at 4 p.m. in the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library garden, located at 194 Spring St.
JUNE 24
Pirate badminton
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, located at 194 Spring St. in Eureka Springs, will offer Pirate Badminton for children and teens aged 11-18 beginning at 4 p.m. in the library garden.
JUNE 25
Grassy Knob fundraiser
The Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a garage sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Grassy Knob Community Center, located at 12037 Arkansas Highway 187 in Eureka Springs. A light lunch and bakery goods will be available for purchase the day of the sale. All proceeds will benefit the department.
Writing workshop
The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow will present “Enough Space,” a virtual short story writing workshop for writers of all levels by “Illuminating Black Lives” fellowship winner, Lorraine Avila at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Participants will explore the craft of flash fiction, work of extreme brevity that still offers character and plot development. The workshop will be on Zoom and will benefit the WCDH scholarship fund. Learn more and register at www.writerscolony.org/events.
JUNE 26
Aikido discussion
Zach Trent, development officer at Community Service Inc. which serves at-risk youth across Arkansas, will discuss Aikido, the martial art of peace, and its spiritual roots at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 26 at Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 17 Elk St. The discussion will include meditation and an analysis of the spiritual nature of Aikido.
JUNE 27
Animalogy to tour libraries
Carroll County libraries will each host Animalogy show where live animals will be showcased at all three libraries on Monday, June 27. Participants can learn about the various animals. The event will be at 10 a.m. at Green Forest Library, 1 p.m. at Berryville Library and 4 p.m. in Eureka Springs.
JUNE 28
Dawnland viewing
The Eureka Springs United Women in Faith will host a viewing of the Emmy Award-winning documentary Dawnland at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Carroll Electric Co-Op Community Room in Berryville. This film is the story of the 60,000 Native American children who were taken from their families from 1860-1978 and housed in 350 boarding schools in 30 states. Discussion to follow. Light refreshments will be served.
JUNE 24
Vaccine clinic
Eureka Springs Hospital will host its next COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 24, at the Eureka Springs Hospital Clinic across the street from the hospital.
Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available. Please bring your insurance information and vaccine card if you have it.
For more information, call Samantha Jones at 479-253-7400 ext. 4802 or email Samantha.Jones@EurekaSpringsHospital.com.
JULY 3
Grassy Knob social
The Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association Auxiliary invites the community to their annual ice cream social from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at the Grassy Knob Community Center, 12037 Highway 187. The event is held each year as a thank you for the support the group receives from the community throughout the year. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. Please join us for a bowl of ice cream, a banana split or a hot fudge sundae and cookies. For more information, call 479-981-3613.
