April and May are filled with many spring-time activities, including the emergence of farmers’ markets in the area! Here are the four that we know of in our coverage area; most have already started, and one starts this month! … Read More
Section: ECN News Newsletter Update You will likely notice some changes to our newsletter, starting this month! We have updated our print version due to a change in the program we use to create the newsletter. We are also switching … Read More
The annual community-wide celebration, Elkfest, returns from 9am to 4pm on Saturday, April 25, at the Elkins Community Center and Bunch Park. The festivities actually kicked off at the end of March with the Miss Elkfest Pageant. The queens from … Read More
Bank of 1889 hires trust officer Bank of 1889 is pleased to announce the promotion of Tyler Squires to Vice President / Trust Officer. Squires brings a strong academic background and nearly a decade of legal experience to his leadership … Read More
First Friday Happenings The First Friday program organizers are hosting a Holiday Market 9am to 3pm on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Elkins Community Center. The next regular First Friday’s program is 4pm to 7pm, Friday, Sept. 5, at … Read More
First Friday First Fridays continue in September at Bunch Park. The next First Friday is 4pm to 7pm on Friday, Sept. 5. For more information about the event, including how to be a vendor, contact Caitlin Oxford. Writing Contest and … Read More
Hard to believe that the summer is wrapping up for local families with school-age children, but it is! Classes begin Aug. 13, but the back-to-school festivities begin as early as the first weekend and full week of August. Tax-Free Weekend … Read More
First Fridays There will be a First Fridays celebration on Friday, July 4, and Friday, August 1, at Bunch Park. The events are from 4pm to 7pm at Bunch Park. The August theme will be “Back to School Bash.” Writing … Read More
Celebrating Independence The City of Elkins already hosted its annual fireworks, but the festivities don’t stop there! According to Arkansas State Law, Fireworks can only be sold June 20-July 10 anywhere in the state. Elkins has multiple fireworks tents … Read More
STEAM Summer Camp The Nature STEAM group will be offering a free summer camp 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays June 17 through July 15 at Elkins Public Library. The camp is free but registration is required. For more information or … Read More
