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Community Briefs September 2026

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Section: Holiday Events

Christmas on the River

The City of Elkins will host a patriotic Christmas celebration on Dec. 5, with the parade starting at 6pm. We are working to get more details as they develop. 

Elkins Holiday Expo

Elkins Community Network, the Elkins Lions Club, and the Elkins Arkansas Chamber of Commerce are planning to host the Elkins Holiday Expo on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Elkins Community Center. More information will become available as it is determined. 

Christmas Bazaar

The 9th Annual Christmas Bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 4pm on Saturday, November 14, at the Winslow Community Center. There will be hot food available, and event organizers are seeking vendors. All vendor booths will be 10×10 feet and will be inside. The cost is $40 per booth. Contact organizer Debbie Shepherd at 479.466.0686 for more information or to inquire about being a vendor. 

 

First Saturday Holiday Market

The First Saturday Holiday Market will be 9am to 3pm on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Elkins Community Center. We will have more details in future issues of Elkins Community News. 

 

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Pokeswap Sept 12

The next Pokeswap is 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Elkins Public Library. A snack and craft will also be provided in addition to the opportunity to trade cards. 

 

Terra Studios Events

Terra Studios and School for Dogs will be hosting its fourth annual Paws, Paint, & Play event – a canine-friendly art park experience, from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday, Sept. 6. Dogs are welcome to join their owners for a day of exploring and fun. They’ll be hosting doggy-themed art projects and clay workshops, a pop-up dog park, and a photo scavenger hunt you can share on social media. There will also be live music, face painting, pet vendors, dog adoptions, and food trucks on-site. Admission to the event and grounds is free to the public. Entrance to the dog park plus participation in the art project and the clay workshop both cost $10. For the safety of pets, they ask that all dogs be spayed or neutered and be up-to-date on vaccinations.

 

Terra Studios will also host the following events throughout September: 

  • Artist Demo with Stephanie Yates – 12pm to 4pm on Sept. 9
  • Tarot Readings – 11:30am to 3:30pm on Sept. 12
  • Open Enrollment class: Watercolor Mushrooms – 2pm on Sept. 13
  • Artist Demo with Stephanie Yates – 12pm to 4pm on Sept. 23
  • Open Enrollment Class: Ghost Luminaries – 11am on Sept. 26
  • Art Lab: Terra Flair – 11am to 2pm on Sept. 27. 

 

To purchase dog park or workshop tickets, or for more information, check out Terra Studios’ Facebook or Instagram pages @terrastudios or their website at usingart.org. 

 

Makers Club Returns

The Art Cart-Elkins Makers Club returns in September. Makers Club is every Thursday at the Elkins Public Library from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, unless otherwise noted. 

  • Sept. 3-Bag Charms
  • Sept. 10 – Meet the Artist
  • Sept. 17 -Jen Stark Drips
  • Sept. 24 – Buggin’ Out

 

The Art Cart will also be providing the craft during the Sept. 12 Pokeswap. 

First Fridays

The last First Fridays of 2026 are Sept. 4 and Oct. 2. Both events are 4pm to 7pm at Bunch Park. The monthly events then move to the first Saturday of the month, which will be the First Saturday Holiday Market. 

Recycling Dates

The recycling dates for September are the 14th and 28th.

 

DIY Crafters

The next DIY Crafters for Christ at Round Mountain Community Church is 6:30pm on Oct. 12 at the church. Contact the church for more details or find the Crafters for Christ DIY-RMCC page on Facebook. 

 

Chamber Meeting

The next meeting for the Elkins Arkansas Chamber of Commerce is 6pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Six Arrows Coffee.

 

Beaver Watershed Events

The Beaver Watershed Alliance will host its 15th Annual Friendraiser: A Celebration of Ozark Hollers & Headwaters at 6pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, Sept. 17, at Bunch Park in Elkins. The event will celebrate the work that has been done in the last 15 years to protect the watershed and related conservation efforts. The event includes live music, food, the ability to connect with local conservation partners, a silent auction and raffle, and recognizing watershed champions. The cost is $25 per adult ticket. For more details about sponsorship packages, volunteering, or event questions, please reach out to the Alliance at info@beaverwatershedalliance.org. 

 

Other upcoming Alliance events include: 

  • A Day of Service at Walker Park in Fayetteville where volunteers will be doing invasive plant and litter removal. This event is 10am to 12noon on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Walker Park. 
  • An Arkansas Water Webinar will be online 12noon to 1pm on Thursday, Sept. 17. The panel presentation will be about Floodplain restoration and the CommuniTree Program. The Arkansas CommuniTree Project is the first community-supported tree bank in Arkansas. Partners are working together to grow high quality potted trees from bare-root seedlings. 

For more information, to register for events or purchase tickets for the Friendraiser, visit the Alliance online at https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/events/.  

 

Storytime Returns

Weekly storytime has returned to the Elkins Public Library every Thursday at 10am. The program includes a story and craft. 

 

4-H Clover 101

There will be a free Clover 101 event to share information about the local 4-H program in Washington County, including how to join and what’s available for participants. The meeting is 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Monday, Sept. 14, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. 

 

Fall Book Sale

The annual fall book sale for the Friends of Elkins Public Library will be scheduled for a time to be determined in October. We will have more details in the October newsletter and on social media. It’s never too early to start donating gently used books or movies to the library for this sale. Donations can be made during regular business hours. 

 

Bridge Closure

As many have probably already heard, the Lake Sequoyah Bridge will be closed for up to 210 days starting Tuesday, Sept. 1. Watch for detours and other information throughout the process.

Committee Positions

The City of Elkins needs volunteers to step up to serve on several committees that have a major role in shaping how our city is run. These positions include the Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning Commission, and the Water and Sewer Committee. Contact City Hall to ask questions and complete an application. 

 

Water Department Closure

The Elkins Water Department office will be closed the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 2, while scheduled computer maintenance is conducted. There will be an announcement on Facebook when the office reopens. 

 

Labor Day Closures

Labor Day is Monday, September 7, and all city offices, including the Elkins Public Library, will be closed. Elkins Public Schools wlll also be closed.