Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Local notes
BENTON COUNTY
First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, 901 N.E. J St., presents the musical group Calvin Street leading worship at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Childcare is available through age 4.
Information: 2735450, fpcbentonville. org.
Word of Life Fellowship in Bentonville, 808 S.W. 14th St., offers vacation Bible school at 6 p.m. Sunday to Thursday. Themed “Construction Zone,” the program is for children ages 6 to 12.
Information: 2733460, wlfar.com.
First Baptist Church in Bentonville, 220 S. Main St., sponsors its 16th annual clothing giveaway from 7 a.m. to noon today. New and gently worn clothes and shoes for the entire family will be shared for free.
Donations are accepted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday in the church’s Family Life Center.
Information: 2733379, fbcbentonville.org.
First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Drive, sponsors the United Methodist Women for the annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The church also will sell cinnamon and orange rolls, and lunch will be available.
Information: 8551158, lovelearnlead.com.
United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista, 100 Cooper Road, offers a Bible study at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
The United Singles meet for brunch at 10 a.m. today at Acropolis Restaurant in Bentonville. The Breakfast Club meets at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at Papa Mike’s restaurant in Bentonville. Sarah Stephenson will speak.
The church offers a Backpack Blessing during the 8:30 a.m. worship service Aug. 12.
Information: 8551325, unitedlutheranbv. org.
Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., plans a cookout at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 12 to honor veterans. Participants are asked to bring salad, vegetable dish or dessert; hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be provided.
The church offers a 13-week GriefShare program for those who have suffered loss. The class starts Aug. 16
Information: 8550272, bvlutheran.com.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Agape Campus,a ministry of First United Methodist Church in Springdale, 1520 W. Huntsville Ave., sponsors the Agape Farm & Market from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every Saturday. The market offers fresh, organic produce, flowers, foods and handmade crafts. Proceeds go to Agape youth and are reinvested into the expansion of the farm and market.
Information: 7514610, firstchurchspring dale.org.
REGION
Holiday Island Community Church, 188 Stateline Drive, offers a Women of the Bible study, with a DVD reenactment by actress Anita Gutschick of Ruth on Aug. 10 and the woman at the well on Aug. 14. The sessions start at 10 a.m.
The church also presents the movie, “Paul, the Apostle of Christ,” at 10 a.m. Aug. 17. Information: 2538200, hicchurch.com.