The Arkansas Arts Council’s annual touring visual arts exhibition, Small Works on Paper is now at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hempstead Hall at 2500 S. Main St. in Hope. The artwork will be on view through Friday, Sept. 27. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.to 4 pm Monday through Friday.
Historic Washington State Park’s new free exhibit entitled “Washington, Arkansas: Celebrating 200 Years” will run until December 31, 2024. The exhibit will be in the park’s 1874 Visitor Information Center, 100 SW Morrison St., Washington.
The Nevada County Fair is September 6-15th in Prescott.
Bodcaw Baptist Church, 2469 Hwy 53, (Rosston), concert Saturday, September 14th at 6:00 pm with Dalton Harper Music.
Nevada County Rodeo Stick Horse Contests for ages 6 and under. Must bring own stick horse. Inning categories-Most Creative, Most Athletic, Mr. Buckaroo, and Ms. Buckaroo. Mutton Bustin’ for ages 8 and under. Also Boot Scramble, Calf Scramble, and Steer Riding. Special appearance by Trick Rider Claira Morris. Saturday, September 14th, 7:00 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Prescott. Adults $5, 12 & under $3.
The Nevada County Fair Pageants are held each year in conjunction with the Nevada County Fair and Livestock Show. The pageants are open to girls aged 0 months to 23 years. This year’s Infant Miss through Little Miss pageants will be held Saturday, September 14th beginning at 10:30 a.m.; Petite Miss through Miss will be held on Saturday, September 14th beginning at 5:00 p.m. Both pageants will be held in the Potlatch Building at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Deadline for entry is Sunday, September 8th.
As part of their effort to give back to the community, the Hope High School Class of 1997 will hold a Voter Registration Drive Saturday, September 14th, 11:00 am-3:00 pm at The HUB, 201 south Elm Street in downtown Hope. Register to vote, fellowship with the community, Dunk the Mayor, support local vendors, family fun and engagement. Contact Octavia Thornton-Jenkins, 870-331-0104.
Nevada County Youth Talent Competition at the Nevada County Fair, Saturday, September 14th, 5:00 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. One winner will be chosen from each category and will receive a trophy. Entry deadline is September 2nd.
Nevada County Fair Rodeo Saturday, September 14th at 7:00 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Prescott. Tickets: Adults $5.00 & Under 12 $3.00. For more information contact: Rhonda Hillery (870) 703-5738.
Living Hope Disability Fellowship Meeting will be held Monday, September 16th, at 6:30 pm at the Fair Park Community Center in Hope. For more info: Contact: Jermaine Moore, 870-904-0763.
Hope Public Schools ABC PreK/Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee Wednesday, September 18th, 9:30-11:00 am at Clinton Primary.
Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce: You’re invited to an exclusive Facts & Snacks event presented by Red River Lumber. Join us as we welcome Alex Chavez, Growth Marketing Specialist with Red River Lumber, for a hands-on Canva Flyer Design Workshop. Alex will guide you through the essentials of creating eye-catching flyers, perfect for promoting your business or community events. Please bring your own device (laptop or tablet) so you can follow along and create your designs in real time. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your marketing game with Canva! Event Details: Date: Thursday, September 19th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at the Chamber office, 201 S Main St. Cost: $10 for Chamber Members & Employees $15 for Non-Members. REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/HyHsDWaaWaWLdn4b6 Please note that RSVPs are required for this event and must be submitted by September 16th to secure your spot.
Frontier Days for Homeschools Friday, September 20th, Ages 6 and up: $5.50. The frontier spirit lives on the Southwest Trail! Experience frontier life and learn what it took to survive as an Arkansas settler. Join staff as they introduce visitors to a way of life that is rustic and challenging. In addition, staff and volunteers will present demonstrations on many aspects of pioneer life. Programming is designed to correlate with state curriculum requirements. Reservations are encouraged. Call 870-983-2684 to make yours today.
The monthly singing at Guernsey Baptist Church is Friday, September 20th at 6:00 pm. There will be a potluck supper.
Southwest Arkansas District Fair September 24-28 at Hope Fair Park.
Southwest Arkansas District Fair Parade Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 pm in Hope.
Leadership Hope-Hempstead County/Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee Wednesday, September 25th, 9:30-11:00 am at 201 South Main.
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will hold the 31st Annual UAHT Community Fish and Chicken Fry on Thursday, September 26, from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. This year’s event will be drive-thru only. The cost will be $15 per plate. Make plans now to enjoy delicious Lions Club Fish and Tyson Chicken to raise funds for student scholarships before heading out to the fair. The drive-thru line for carry-out meals will be located by the Rapert Library entrance, accessed through the main campus entrance by the electronic sign. Carry-out trays do not include a drink. Tickets are available at the front desk on the Hope campus or can be purchased on the day of the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Casey Curtis at casey.curtis@uaht.edu or 870-722-8241
Garage Sale Heaven on Highway 67 will be Saturday October 5th along 67 from Emmet to Gurdon.
BLESS THE BADGES for all first responders of Hempstead & Lafayette counties is scheduled for Saturday, October 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hope Fair Park Coliseum. Hope to have you & your family on this day! For more information, you may contact Gary Johnson at 870-331-7341.
Hope Downtown Network 2nd Annual Taste of Hope event will be Saturday, October 5th, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm in downtown Hope. Taste of Hope offers a time to showcase local restaurants and eateries in Hope. This year’s theme is Hope Diners & Drive-Ins. Part of the evening’s festivities will include a video retrospective of Hope’s restaurants and eateries from the past. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit downtown business revitalization. Hope Downtown Network has placed event information on the HDN website, hopedowntownnetwork.org/Taste of Hope. To purchase tickets or to review sponsorship opportunities, please check out this site. Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $10 for children 6-12 years of age.
Support CBC Student Ministry by purchasing a Half-Cow Raffle Ticket donated by Tim’s Custom Meats in Prescott! This beef has been raised in Nevada County and will be processed by Tim’s according to the winner’s specifications. Contact Hannah at (870)703-2856 to purchase tickets by cash, check, debit/credit card, OR PayPal! Winner will be drawn Sunday, October 6th. All proceeds help to offset costs of their fall semester outing.
Registration is now open for the 2024 Fall Festival & Trade Days Pageant Saturday, October 12th at the Nevada County Courthouse. This is an entry level pageant. Registration forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce office or at Charlotte Rose Flowers & Gifts in Prescott. $20 per entry and is open to boys and girls ages newborn-9 years old. Deadline to register is Monday, September 30th.
Bunco, sponsored by Farmers Bank & Trust at Fall Festival & Trade Days Saturday, October 12th in Prescott. Cash prizes. $20 entry fee. Register at the Chamber of Commerce at 125 East Main Street in Prescott. Deadline to pre-register is September 22nd.
Calvin Brown Memorial Basketball Shoot-Out, sponsored by Tyson Foods, at the 2024 Fall Festival & Trade Days in Prescott Saturday, October 12th. Free for all K-12th grade students, boys and girls. Register at the event. Starts at 10:30 am in front of the Prescott Youth Center.
2024 Fall Festival & Trade Days in Prescott Husband Calling Contest, Saturday, October 12th. $100 cash prize. Call 870-887-2101.
Fall Festival Kids Bicycle Ride at the 2024 Fall Festival & Trade Days in Prescott Saturday, October 12th, beginning at 11:45 am. One mile fun ride with friends starting on Elm Street in front of the Prescott Post Office. Parents are encouraged to walk/risw along. Must bring own bike. Free for everyone. Any church, organization, or group that would like to assist in blocking roads, contact the chamber at 870-887-2101.
Junior Auxiliary of Hope 62nd Annual Spaghetti Supper Tuesday, October 15th, 4-7:00 pm at the Hope Fair Park Community Center. Dine in or carryout. Befitting projects of JA of Hope.
Hempstead County Extension Office will be offering a ServSafe class at the end of October. Class will be from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The participation fee is $140.00; this is text, test, and 9 hours of instruction. If you only need to take a retest, the cost is $60. You can register by either looking on Facebook for Hempstead Extension Office and scan the QR code, which will let you pay online or come by our office at 1800 E. 3rd St in Hope. You can pay by cash, check or credit card. You will get a book and a pre-test when you pay. If you have any questions, please call the Extension office at 870-777-5771.
Washington After Dark Saturday, October 26th. Meeting Place: 1874 Courthouse, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Per Person: $15.00. Halloween at Historic Washington State Park gives you a chance to indulge your imagination. Light your candle lanterns and accompany an interpretive guide through selected sites in Washington that have some “unexplained” happenings in their history. You can believe or not, but you’ll have a wonderful evening walk in which to ponder the possibilities! Reservations are required. Register by calling the park at (870) 983-2684.
The Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Trick or Treat on Elm St. on Thursday, Oct. 31st starting at 5:30 pm.
The Bright Star Cemetery on Highway 73 West is in need of additional money in order to keep the historical cemetery in the shape it deserves. Contributions may be sent to Mary McPherson, 1121 Highway 73 West, Washington 71862 or Chester McRoy, 505 Highway 73 West, Hope, Arkansas 71801.
White Oak Grove Cemetery is needing donations for upkeep. Persons with loved one buried there can address their donations c/o White Oak Grove Baptist Church, 314 Highway 332, Hope, AR 71801.
The Hope Housing Authority is closing the waiting list for Section 8 until further notice.
Providence-Azar Cemetery in Nevada is needing donations for upkeep. Persons with loved ones buried there can address their donations to Providence-Azar Cemetery Committee, P.O. Box 910 , Hope, AR 71802. Contact Phillip McKinney Committee President for further information 870-675-1936
Huckabee Cemetery is asking for donations for maintenance of the cemetery. Donations may be sent to Todd Martin, 578 Highway 32 East, Hope, AR. 71801.
Anyone that has family members at the Ayer’s Cemetery is reminded they need donations to keep up the cemetery. If you would like to help, send your donation to Eva Morehead, 1440 Nevada 5, Rosston, AR 71858.
To everyone that has family, friends or their own plots picked out In Westmoreland Cemetery, we are struggling at this time to maintain operating capital at a level to keep up the cemetery. As most know we operate this community cemetery on donations made during the year. Donations are not keeping up with our biggest expense which is mowing. So, I’m passing the hat at this time and ask everyone that reads this to share it on their family, friends and let’s see if we can get some help. Thanks to everyone that has helped this year and in the past. James Larry Kaufman, 1147 Hwy 195 S., Washington, AR. 71862, 870-722-6959.
The Hope Housing Authority Board meets monthly on the Third Thursday of the month at noon. The meetings are currently virtual. If you’d like to watch the meeting or take part, call the Housing Authority at 777-5742 for the virtual information.