4/01/21 - Community & Business Networking - Meet the Chamber

The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for a community and business networking event. Stop by and meet the Chamber staff and Board of Directors!

4/04/21 - Easter Brunch at Big Creek

4/06/21 - Line Dancing for Women

Heart Healthy Line Dancing every Tuesday 11:30am, beginners, 1pm intermediate. Call Schliemann Center for Women to register. Due to Covid-19, our class capacity is limited. Masks are required and safe social distancing will be strictly observed. Registration is required. Please call 870-508-2345 to register.

4/07/21 - Issues & Viewpoints Book Club

Baxter County Library. Virtual and In-Person Book Club, April 7, 2021. Registration required. For more information or to register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

4/07/21 - Virtual Yoga for Adults

Baxter County Library, April 7, 2021. Join us for virtual yoga via Zoom! Volunteer, Tony Khayat, will lead you through gentle exercises to promote fitness and flexibility. This class is suitable for both beginner and intermediate yoga practitioners. Must be age 18 and older. For more information or to register, go to www.baxlib.org.

4/08/21 - Dementia Prevention

Memory recall tips and strategies. Christy Pennington, RN and Diahanne VanGulick, PAC Certified Dementia Trainers. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Registration is required. Please call the Mruk Center at 870-508-3880 to register.

4/08/21 - Heart Healthy Women Support Group

Heart Healthy Sessions held the 2nd Thursday of every month, 1pm. The group focuses on providing social and emotional support for women with heart disease as well as education on healthy lifestyle habits that promote heart health. Due to Covid-19, our class capacity is limited. Masks are required and safe social distancing will be strictly observed. Registration is required. Please call 870-508-2345 to register.

4/08/21 - Virtual Teen Night - Bizarre Trivia Night

Baxter County Library. Thursday, April 8, 2021, 4-6 pm. Enjoy a night of bizarre trivia activities including a Bizarre PPT Improv. If you would like to submit a bizarre PPT recommendation, please email Tori Root at tori.r@baxlib.org. To register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

4/10/21 - Childbirth Class - Schliemann Center for Women

Schliemann Center for Women Childbirth Class is held the 2nd Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.- 2 pm. For expectant mothers and families interested in learning about the birthing process and ways to cope during this time. Due to Covid-19, our class capacity is limited. Masks are required and safe social distancing will be strictly observed. Registration is required. Please call 870-508-2345 to register.

4/10/21 - In-Person DIY Kids Class - Piggy Banks

Baxter County Library, Saturday, April 10, 10:30 am -11:30 am. Kids DIY Piggy Banks. Registration required. For more information or to register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

4/12/21 - Virtual Yoga for Adults

Baxter County Library. Monday, April 12, 2021. 4-5 pm. Join us for virtual yoga via Zoom! This class is suitable for both beginner and intermediate yoga practitioners. Must be age 18 and older. All participants will receive the Zoom link to attend the class in the registration confirmation and reminder email. Please install the Zoom application before the start of the class.

4/13/21 - Line Dancing for Women

4/13/21 - Virtual Genealogy Class

Baxter County Library, Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 10:30 am. Virtual Genealogy - Military Records. To learn more or register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

4/15/21 - BRAIN TOUR 101

A brain tour to understanding brain changes related to dementia.Please call the Mruk Center at 870-508-3880 to register. Registration is required

4/15/21 - Money Management

Baxter County Library, Thursday, April 15, 1:30 - 3 pm. Virtual introduction to Couponing. To learn more or register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

4/15/21 - Estate Planning 101 Workshop

Baxter County Library. Thursday, April 15, 2021, 10am -11 am. Registration required. Virtual and In-person workshop. To learn more or register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

4/17/21 - Parkling Lot BINGO

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Saturday April 17, 2021 BINGO begins at 9:30 AM, 4 on 15(including 1 coverall) $15 first book, $8 ea additional book pp. PLUS 2 "PIG IN A POKE" GAMES $1 ea sheet. Location: Van Matre Senior Center parking lot 1101 Spring Street(behind city pool) Mountain Home. Concessions available. Call (870) 424-3054 for more information

4/20/21 - Depression in Seniors. 1:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m.

Please call the Mruk Center at 870-508-3880 to register. Registration is required

4/20/21 - Line Dancing for Women

4/20/21 - Breastfeeding Class - Schliemann Center for Women

Schliemann Center for Women Breastfeeding Class - Prenatal Session class is held the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm. This is a one-time session for expectant women who are interested in breastfeeding (support person is welcome to attend). Due to Covid-19, our class capacity is limited. Masks are required and safe social distancing will be strictly observed. Registration is required. Please call 870-508-2345 to register.

4/20/21 - Virtual All Booked Book Club

Baxter County Library, April 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Join us on Zoom for All Booked - one of our two Library book clubs! Everyone is welcome! Please register to be emailed a Zoom link to join. Register at www.baxlib.org/events. 5 copies of each book will be located behind the front desk for check out or find a digital copy for checkout on Library2Go.

4/20/21 - Needs of Many monthly meeting

Needs of Many meets on Tuesday April 20, 2021 at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall at Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church. We represent church groups and individuals who join forces with other churches, organizations and individuals to better serve the needs of the community with a sharing of work and resources. At this general meeting, we will work on the upcoming May 2021 “Take a Fan to Church” campaign. This campaign collects new fans, towel sets, and summertime sleeping bags.We will also review progress on our September 24th golf tournament supporting North Arkansas Transportation System (NATS). Profits from the tournament will go towards bus stop benches along the Mountain Home route. Needs of Many always welcomes and needs more helping hands and resources. Consider joining us with open hearts and ideas!For more information contact: Kathy Amos at 870-431-5855 or visit our website at www.needsofmany.org for more information.Submitted by Bette Gould for Needs of Many870-404-3905bettegwhiz@gmail.com

4/21/21 - Book Club - Schliemann Center for Women

• Schliemann Center for Women Book Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. If you enjoy reading, we invite you to join us for social interaction, fellowship and discussion. Your choice: Apr.: The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio by Terry Ryan Or The Vengeance of Mothers by Jim Fergus. May: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Or Dreamland by Sam Quinones. Due to Covid-19, our class capacity is limited. Masks are required and safe social distancing will be strictly observed. Registration is required. Please call 870-508-2345 to register

4/22/21 - Pelvic Floor Therapy

Schliemann Center for Women Learning Session speaker Renee Rodgers, PT, MS, CLT BRMC Clinic Yellville. Thursday, April 22, 3pm Due to Covid-19, our class capacity is limited. Masks are required and safe social distancing will be strictly observed. Registration is required, call 870-508-2345.

4/23/21 - Crow Moon Festival

CROW MOON FESTIVAL - Starts at Noon - LIVE MUSIC - ARTS & CRAFTS - FOOD - LIVE ART - All ages welcomed! Located in Bull Shoals, Arkansas Go to our website for more details under EVENTS. www.bullshoalscaverns.com www.1890village.com

4/24/21 - "A Grapefruit Until Monday" 35 Mile Bike-A-Thon; Zero K Marathon and Kids Ride Bike-A-Thon, 3 Mile Walk-A-Thon & Zero K Marathon (All the fun without the Run)

“A Grapefruit Until Monday” is an opportunity for you to participate in promoting good health, community involvement and be part of a fun fund-raising event with the Van Matre Senior Activity & Wellness Center. This event includes a 35-mile Bike-A-Thon, Kid Ride Bike-A-Thon, a 3 Mile Walk-A-Thon, and as well as a Zero K Marathon (all the fun without the run). This event will take place on Saturday April 24, 2021. For more information call the Senior Center at (870)424-3054 or email: lweaver@aaanwar.org or vanmatresc@aaanwar.org Pre-Registration forms and payment deadline April 10, 2021 Forms are available on our Facebook page: Van Matre Senior Activity and Wellness Center, or by emailing the center at lweaver@aaanwar.org or our website vanmatresc@aaanwar.org Mail payment and forms to: Van Matre Senior Center 1101 Spring Street #30 Mountain Home, AR 72653 Adult Registration begins at 7:00 AM, Ride starts at 8:00 AM Kids Registration begins at 9:00 AM, Ride starts at 9:30 AM Zero K Marathon begins at 10:30 AM ends at 11:00 AM Hot dog cook-out begins at 11:00 AM ends at Noon. Benefiting: Van Matre Senior Activity & Wellness Center/Meals on Wheels Program

4/24/21 - Annual Baxter County Plant Swap

Baxter County Library, Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am -12 pm, Parking lot. Swap plants, seeds, gardening tools, gardening magazines, and catalogs. Everyone welcome!

4/24/21 - Baxter County Libertarian Party Informational / Organizational Meeting

Whether you're already interested in Libertarianism or just want to know more, join us at Chen's Garden in Mountain Home on Saturday, April 24th at 5:00. We'll talk about Libertarian principles, how the state and national parties advance them, and how you can be involved here at the local level. For anyone who does choose to be a member, we will consider draft bylaws for adoption and, once those are approved, nominate and elect officers. Membership is open to anyone in Baxter or neighboring counties. The meeting is FREE; your only cost is your meal.

4/27/21 - Line Dancing for Women

4/28/21 - Dishing Up Senior Nutrition Club

The Mind Diet to protect your brain. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Please call the Mruk Center at 870-508-3880 to register. Registration is required

4/28/21 - What's in Your Garden?

Schliemann Center for Women Learning Session with speaker, Jan Halligan, RD, LD, CDE, ROLC on Wednesday April 28, 10am. Due to Covid-19, our class capacity is limited. Masks are required and safe social distancing will be strictly observed. Registration is required, call 870-508-2345.

4/29/21 - Virtual Make-It! Crafty Card Making

Baxter County Library - Learn to make two different cards. To register go to www.baxlib.org/events to pick up a supply kit at no cost

4/29/21 - Virtual Make It! Crafty Card Making

Baxter County Library, April 29, 2021. Join us for Virtual Crafty Card Making. It will be a fun time of card-making and meeting new friends on Zoom. Registration is required. For more information or to register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

5/01/21 - In-Person DIY Kids Class - Mother's Day Picture Frame

Baxter County Library, May 1, 2021, 10:30 am - 12pm. Mother's Day Picture Frame. Registration required. For more information or to register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

5/01/21 - May Day Gardening

Baxter County Library, Saturday, May 1, 2021, 8:30 am - 9:30 am. Outdoors. Calling all Teens and Tweens to help Library staff plant this year's children's patio garden.

5/01/21 - 19th Annual Greater Cotter Trout Festival

19th ANNUAL GREATER COTTER TROUT FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW AT COTTER’S BIG SPRING PARKMAY 1, 2021, 9 am – 9 pm Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Exhibits, Duck Race, Kids Fishing Derby (Age 15 and under), Plein Air Artists, Charity Car Show, Ragball Tournament, and Live Music!!!!!!Parade at 9 a.m. (Line-up Starts at Downtown Cotter 2nd & Combs)Bands: Leslie Williams Band 10am-2pm, The Kattie Laney Project 1-3pmFollowed by The Jerry Hopper Band at about 4:00–4:30 pm for an hour and again at 7 pm for their regular Saturday Night show at the Pavilion

5/05/21 - Issues & Viewpoints Book Club

Baxter County Library, May 5, 2021. Virtual and In-person book club, "Profiles in Courage" by John F. Kennedy. Registration required. For more information or to register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

5/08/21 - Boy Scouts 5K Fundraiser

Boy Scouts 5k Fundraiser. 10% of proceeds going to Food Bank of North Central Arkansas

Saturday, May 8, 2021

9:15 AM

Starting@ Cotter Springs

Awards will be given for overall 1^st, 2^nd,and 3^rd place male and female.

RegistrationStarts from 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM. Run at 9:15 AM.

Entry Fees:

$25(pre-register by 05/01/21) $30(day of race)

Mail or Drop off registration form and check to Randy Simpson DDS,Att: Scout Troop 156, at 137 S. College St., Mtn. Home, AR 72653 (@Dr. RandySimpson Dental Clinic)

For questions andmore information: call Darren Darracq: (870)-405-7756 or email lynnslife3@gmail.com

5/08/21 - Childbirth Class Schliemann Center for Women

5/11/21 - Virtual Genealogy Class

Baxter County Library, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 10:30 am. Turn Photo negatives into color. Registration required. To learn more or register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

5/14/21 - Mountain Home Area Chamber Golf Tournament

The Chamber’s 21st Annual Golf Tournament will be Friday, May 14, 2021 with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. This year’s tournament will once again be held at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. Registration and the driving range will open at 11:00 a.m. A boxed lunch will be served between 11:00 and 12:00. This year’s tournament will be a two-person scramble format.

We hope you will consider signing up for this year’s event, either as a sponsor or as a player. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce.

Contact Angela Broome at (870) 425-5111 or angela@enjoymountainhome

5/18/21 - Breastfeeding Class - Schliemann Center for Women

Schliemann Center for Women Breastfeeding Class - Prenatal Session classes are held the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm. This is a one-time session for expectant women who are interested in breastfeeding (support person is welcome to attend). Due to Covid-19, our class capacity is limited. Masks are required and safe social distancing will be strictly observed. Registration is required. Please call 870-508-2345 to register.

5/19/21 - Book Club - Schliemann Center for Women

Schliemann Center for Women Book Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. If you enjoy reading, we invite you to join us for social interaction, fellowship and discussion. Your choice: • May-The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Or Dreamland by Sam Quinones • June: My Antonia by Willa Cather Or Let the Willows Weep by Sherry ParnellDue to Covid-19, our class capacity is limited. Masks are required and safe social distancing will be strictly observed. Registration is required. Please call 870-508-2345 to register.

5/20/21 - Dementia Prevention

Brain Games. 1:00-2:00 p.m.Please call the Mruk Center at 870-508-3880 to register. Registration is required

5/20/21 - Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Baxter County Library, Thursday, May 20 - 22. Used book sale. Proceeds benefit Library programs and services. Thursday, May 20, 8:30 am - 5 pm Friday, May 21, 10 am - 5 pm Saturday, May 22, 10 am - 1 pm

5/21/21 - Seasons

The Emotions of Aging. 1:00-2:00 p.m.Please call the Mruk Center at 870-508-3880 to register. Registration is required.

5/26/21 - Dishing Up Senior Nutrition Club

Sweetening the Deal (sugar impact and replacements). 1:30-2:30 p.m.Please call the Mruk Center at 870-508-3880 to register. Registration is required

5/27/21 - Virtual Make It! Creativebug Leather Beaded Bracelet

Baxter County Library, May 27, 2021. Virtual Creativebug Leather Beaded Bracelet class! It will be a fun time of learning and meeting new friends on Zoom. Registration is required. For more information or to register, go to www.baxlib.org/events.

6/03/21 - BRAIN TOUR 101

An introduction to brain changes related to dementia. 1:00-2:00 p.m.Please call the Mruk Center at 870-508-3880 to register. Registration is required

6/04/21 - Friday Night Live

6/15/21 - Age Related Hearing Loss

Causes, diagnosis and treatment. 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please call 870-508-3880 to register. Registration is required

6/18/21 - Friday Night Live

6/23/21 - Dishing Up Senior Nutrition Club

Protein needs as we age. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please call Mruk Family Education Center on Aging at 870-508-3880 to register. Registration is required. Class will be held at Mruk Family Education Center on Aging, 624 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653

6/24/21 - Chamber of Commerce Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament

For more information contact Angela Broome at (870) 425-5111 or angela@enjoymountainhome.com

6/29/21 - Urinary Incontinence

Types, causes, diagnosis and treatments. 1:00-2:00 p.m. Please call Mruk Family Education Center on Aging at 870-508-3880 to register. Registration is required. Class will be held at Mruk Family Education Center on Aging, 624 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653

7/07/21 - Safe Sitter Classes for Young Adolescents

Schliemann Center again hosts the 2 consecutive days program Safe Sitter, a medically accurate program that teaches young adolescents how to handle emergencies when caring for children. This class teaches safe and nurturing childcare techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. Times 9-3. Due to Covid, our class capacity is limited. Masks are required and safe social distancing will be strictly observed. Please call 870-508-2345 for required register.

7/09/21 - Friday Night Live

7/12/21 - Childbirth Class

7/23/21 - Friday Night Live

7/31/21 - 9th Annual Lake Norfork Boat Poker Run

Join us for the 9th Annual Lake Norfork Bot Poker Run. Pre-register and leave from any participating marina or dock. 7 card draw and a wild card location. $30 fee Register online at www.Norforklakefun.com

8/13/21 - Friday Night Live

8/27/21 - Friday Night Live

9/30/21 - The Art Odyssey

Experience the scenic Arkansas Ozarks. Visit with artists inside their studios as they open their doors and showcase their work. See and feel workspaces where creativity thrives. We have painters, sculptors, beaders, wood turners, carvers, fiber artists, potters, photographers, basket artists, mosaic artists, and mixed media artists. The Art Odyssey Studio Tour brings artists and art enthusiasts together. From Ozark landscape painting to finely crafted folk art, this is indeed a celebration of the creative spirit.

https://theartodyssey.com/?fbclid=IwAR02V8SqayUiKRyIbMVvvPl5bGRli-3_86mmFhUuR1RXWfX-VVsdR7XOJ6w

12/03/21 - Mountain Home Chamber Christmas Festival & Parade

More information to come.