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 platforms for the e-newsletter, and we hope you love the changes! We are also changing how we accept news items. We have implemented a Google Form where you can submit your events, news items, and other information for the newsletter. We have pinned the form to the top of our Facebook page and you can access it here: https://forms.gle/t6jVhfxuayfUWsiT8. Finally, we are grouping our shorter articles by topic so you can find the information you need a lot quicker. We hope you like all the changes!
Section: Business news
Elkins Business Alliance
Elkins Business Alliance, the organization working to establish Elkins’ first Chamber of Commerce, will meet at 6pm on Monday, April 13, at Six Arrows Farm and Gift. All local business owners and representatives are welcome to attend and provide their input.
Blood Drive May 29
Medical Arts Pharmacy in south Fayetteville will host a blood drive from 10am to 2pm on Friday, May 29.
Six Arrows Farmers Market
The new Six Arrows Farmers Market will be open every Saturday, starting May 9, from 8am to 1pm, at Six Arrows Farm and Gift in Elkins. The market will run through Oct. 10 and will be closed on July 4. Vendor applications are being accepted by contacting the store through April 4. Vendors will be announced by April 11.
Fresh Plates April 9
Medical Arts Pharmacy and Medical Supply in Fayetteville will host a Fresh Plates session, which teaches about diabetic-friendly, delicious meals that you can make, 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, April 9, at the pharmacy. Contact the pharmacy to sign up or find the Jotform on Facebook.
Cat/Dog Vaccines April 4
The Farmer’s Cooperative in Elkins will host a dog/cat vaccine clinic as part of the store’s Customer Appreciation Day from 8am to 1pm on Saturday, April 4.
D&D April 18
Sword and Tower Games in Elkins will host its monthly D&D game day with the April theme “The Bloom Plague” at 2pm on Saturday, April 18, at the store. Tickets are $20 each player and sign up by contacting the store.
MMB Marketplace April 18
Mayfield Mercantile Boutique will host a special MMB Marketplace with specials inside the store and about 20 vendors outside from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, April 18, at the store.
City of Elkins news
Section: City of Elkins
EPD Poker run
The Elkins Police Department will host its annual Buggy Ride and Poker Run at 9am on Saturday, May 2, starting at the Combs Cafe and General Store. The cost is $25 per hand or five hands for $100. The proceeds support the Shop with a Cop program.
Ballfield Sponsorships
The Elkins Sports Complex Committee is selling ballfield sponsorships for the in the form of banners that wil be displayed at the outfield or entrance. There are one-year and two-year options available. All proceeds will help update and maintain the complex fields and facilities. If you have questions or want to sign up for a sponsorship, contact Anna Drake at 479.530.8659 or email elkinssportscomplex@gmail.com.
Yard Sale/Cleanup Set
The City of Elkins will host the annual Citywide Garage Sale April 23-25 and the annual Spring Cleanup on May 1-2 (8am to 4:30pm). No sale permits will be required to have a yard sale for those days in April.
Section: Library/Friends of EPL news
Friends Book Sale
The Friends of Elkins Public Library Spring Book Sale is April 16-18 at the Elkins Community Center. The sale will be open 9am to 6pm Thursday and Friday (April 16 and 17), and 10am to 2pm on Saturday, April 18. The sale is open to Friends of Elkins Public Library members only on Thursday and open to the public on Friday and Saturday. All items are $1 Thursday and Friday, and $2 a bag on Saturday. All proceeds go to support the Friends of EPL.
Volunteers are needed at several times before and after the sale. The first volunteer opportunity is to move books from the library to the community center from 3:30pm to 5:30pm on Tuesday, April 14. The next opportunity is sorting the books at the community center 10am to 6pm on Wednesday, April 15. The final opportunity will be to move the books back to the library from the community center on Sunday, April 19. A Sign-Up Genius will be available to sign up to help operate the sale.
Gently used books can be donated to the library for the sale.
Stuffy Sleepover April 3
The Elkins Public Library will host a Family Storytime and stuffy sleepover 6pm to 7pm on Friday, April 3, at the Library. Milk and cookies will be served and pajamas are encouraged.
Section: Church news
Eggstravaganza April 4
Round Mountain Community Church will host its annual Eggstravaganza at 9am on Saturday, April 4, at Bunch Park. The event includes a bike giveaway, food, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and inflatables. The event is for children ages newborn to 5th grade. Each age group has its own start time, with the first at 9am. For more information, contact the church.
Tent Revival
The non-profit organization Abide in Jesus is partnering with Lord’s Kitchen and Rub Me Raw BBQ to host a tent revival at The Food Plot in Elkins on April 15-18. The revival services will be 7pm on April 15-17 and 6pm on April 18. For more information, call 479.667.6255. Participants are encouraged to come early for dinner.
FBCE Spring Tea
Women and girls of all ages are invited to attend the First Baptist Church of Elkins’ annual Spring Tea Party from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, April 25, at the FBCE gym. The special speaker will be Erika Dennett, the Women’s Ministry Coordinator from University Baptist Church.
Fellowship Brunch
Crosses Community Church is hosting a ladies' fellowship brunch from 10am to 12noon on Saturday, April 11, at the church. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite finger food to share.
VBS Ads
Each year, most churches in our area host a Vacation Bible School for local children. ECN generally does not publish these dates in the newsletter unless the church purchases an ad for the VBS dates. This policy is because of the sheer volume of programs that are all around the same time and we simply don’t have room for all of them. We do, however, share the VBS information on Facebook as soon as we see the church share the information. Churches are also welcome to submit the event to our community calendar on ElkinsAr.org. Please contact us at info@elkinsar.org if you would like to purchase an ad to promote your VBS program.
Section: School News
Artchella May 2
Artchella is scheduled from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 2. The Elkins High School Art Club is currently seeking vendors for the event. The vendor form is available on Facebook. For more information, contact the teacher sponsors, Savanna Rose (srose@elkinsdistrict.org), or Deedee Auslam (deauslam@elkinsdistrict.org).
Section: Community News
Lions Bingo Night
The Elkins Lions Club will host a bingo night at 6pm to 8pm on Saturday, April 18, at the Elkins Community Center. Tickets are $20 for five games.
Scouting Fundraiser
Elkins Scout Troops 460 and Troop 25G will be doing a spaghetti dinner at the Elkins Community Center on May 9. All proceeds will go to summer camp costs.
First Friday Begins
The First Friday program begins Friday, April 3, weather permitting. The First Friday program is 4pm to 7pm every first Friday of the month throughout the Spring and Summer.
Section: Neighbor News
Goshen Volunteer Day
The Goshen Parks & Recreation Commission is excited to partner with the Goshen Arbor Board for another upcoming Volunteer Day at 10am to 3pm on Saturday, April 18, at Mill Branch Park. More information about specific projects and duties will be shared soon but city officials are calling this a perfect way to give back to the community and earn community service hours at the same time.
Crawfish Boil
Goshen United Methodist Church will host the 21st Annual Crawfish Boil Car and Bike Show 4pm to 7pm on Saturday, April 18. The cost for a crawfish or chicken dinner plate is $10 each, and all proceeds go to the Goshen UMC Senior Center. Contact gumc316@gmail.com for more information.
Craft Fair & Vendor Show
The Fayetteville Elks Lodge will host its annual Spring Craft Fair and Business Expo 10am to 2pm on Saturday, April 25, at the Elks Lodge.
Goshen Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Goshen will host an Easter Egg Hunt 10am to 12pm on Saturday, April 4, at the Goshen Community Center. Participants need to bring their own baskets.
Madison County Rodeo
The 29th Annual Madison County Rodeo will be 8:30pm on May 22-23.
St. Paul Farmers Market
There is a new farmers' market opening in St. Paul at 145 Fifth St. It is every Saturday from 8am to 1pm, and every other Sunday 10am to 2pm. For more information, visit the market on Facebook @farmandcraftstpaul.
Goshen Free Trees
The Goshen Arbor Board is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture for the annual Free Tree Friday. The event will be 11am to 1pm on Friday, April 24, at the Goshen Community Building Pavilion.
Goshen Plant Sale
The Goshen Farmers Market will host its annual plant sale 10am to 12pm on Saturday, April 25, at Orthodox Farmhouse Brewery.