May "Amazing Grace" Contest
KCMH is happy to announce our latest contest for our listeners! The grand prize winner will receive an "Amazing Grace" prize package, with a suggested retail value of over $90.00, consisting of: (1)"Amazing Grace" Audio CDs - 5 hours of Audio Drama, (1)"Amazing Grace" DVD, and (1)"The Amazing Grace of Freedom" hard-cover book.
To enter, send us a short message telling us what Amazing Grace means to you, or how you have experienced the grace of God; which frequency you hear KCMH on (91.5FM, 94.9FM, or 92.7FM); and what times of day you listen most frequently. Include your name, address, and phone number, and write "Amazing Grace" or "May Contest" on your entry. You can enter by: email (sondra@kcmhradio.com), mail (KCMH 91.5FM, 126 S. Church Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653), fax (870-424-2626), or drop it by the KCMH office.
All entries must be received by May 30th!

05/16 Retirement Party
There will be a retirement party for Mrs. Sharon Urioste at the Bruno-Pyatt School on Friday, May 16th, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. Anyone who would like to contribute to her retirement gift in invited to please come by the office at the Bruno-Pyatt School or call 870-427-5227.

05/15-17 FBCL Book Sale
The Friends of the Baxter County Library's quarterly book sale will be held in the Library meeting room of the main Library, located at 424 W. 7th Street in Mountain Home, on Thursday, May 15th, from 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday, May 16th, from 8:30am to 5:00pm, and Saturday, May 17th, from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Enjoy bargain books on a variety of subjects plus music and videos. On Saturday from 8:30am til noon, items are reduced to half-price; from noon to 2pm, you may fill a grocery bag with your choice of items for only $1.00. All book sale proceeds benefit the Library. For more information you may call 425-3598 ext. 29.

05/18-21 FAOG KidzTurn Ministr
Faith Assembly of God, located at 112 Valley View Church Road in Harrison,AR, invites you to Family Kidz Rally "Transformed" with the Lussier family of Hedgesville, West Virginia on Sunday through Wednesday evenings, May 18th - 21st, at 6:30pm nightly. The Lussier family's lively presentation of the WORD of GOD through music, puppetry, video and lighting effects, quiz game, object lessons and storytelling, ministers to parents, teens, and children alike. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this awesome presentation of the WORD of GOD! For more information about this Family Kidz Rally, you may call the church at (870)741-2635.

05/17 BCL Tour de Libre
Tour de Libre, a bicycle fun ride to benefit the Baxter County Library Foundation, is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th in Mountain Home, Arkansas. The event is for all age groups and skill levels. The race begins and ends at the ASUMH Campus, across from the site of the new Library. There are three ride options: a bi-state metric century of 62 miles; a 30 mile; and a 12 mile (children age 12 & over can ride the 12 mile option accompanied by an adult). A Kid's Tour for all ages will follow the morning races. Participants can register online at www.baxtercountylibrary.org, and view course maps, starting times, entry fees, detailed directions, and t-shirt ordering information. Online registration is open through May 13th or on site the day of the event. For further information contact Race Director, Jim Holsted, at 870-404-0715 or bigjim@holsted.com . The event is hosted by the Baxter County Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Twin Lakes Bicycle Club.

May Blood Drives
In recent years, summer months have been particularly difficult on the community's blood supply and the Red Cross urges everyone to donate blood and save a life. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to give. Fewer than 8% of the healthy, able population who can donate, actually do and there is a constant need for blood. Every day the red Cross must meet the blood needs of accident victims, sickle cell anemia patients, premature babies, cancer patients, and many others in hospitals throughout the region. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, weighs at least 110 pounds and is in good general health is urged to try to donate this month. People who have never given blood, and repeat donors are encouraged to donate now. Donors should eat a good meal and drink extra water before giving blood. All persons must have a photo I.D. For more information or to schedule an appointment, you may call 1-800-448-3543 or visit www.GIVELIFE.org. Blood drives in May:
Baxter Co.:
Wal-Mart, 65 Walmart Drive, Mountain Home, AR on Friday, May 9th - 9:30am to 3:30pm
Wal-Mart, 65 Walmart Drive, Mountain Home on Saturday, May 10th - 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Big Flat City Hall, 100 Hwy 14, Big Flat, AR on Saturday, May 24th - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Boone Co.:
Wabash Wood Products, 339 Industrial Park Rd., Harrison on Monday, May 5th - 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Brand New Church, 7751 Hwy 7 North, Harrison on Monday, May 26th - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Fulton Co.:
Mammoth Springs High School, 300 Goldsmith, Mammoth Springs, AR on Thursday, May 8th - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Izard Co.:
Calico Rock City Park, Park Street, Calico Rock, AR on Saturday, May 10th - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Dept. of Correction Calico Rock, Hwy 5 North, Calico Rock, AR on Tuesday, May 20th - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Marion Co.:
Wal-Mart, 168 Wal-Mart Way, Flippin, AR on Thursday, May 8th - 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Searcy Co.:
Marshall High School, Hwy 65 North, Marshall, AR on Thursday, May 8th - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Stone Co.:
First United Methodist Church, 116 E. Jefferson, Mountain View, AR on Thursday, May 22nd - 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Christian Counseling
The North Arkansas Counseling Foundation is a non-profit, non-denominational, licensed professional counseling ministry located at 128 W. Stephenson in Harrison, AR (on the square at the Hoffman Center). Their phone number is 870-743-6314.

05/09 Benefit Concert
A benefit concert for Gamma House, a shelter for women & children, will be held at East Side Baptist Church, located at 718 East 9th Street in Mountain Home, on Friday, May 9th, at 7:00pm. The concert is for all ages and will feature the Naylor Family Band of Guthrie, OK as they share their unique blend of praise and worship, celtic, and folk (with a bluegrassy sort of flare). Tickets can be purchased in advance at Gamma House, or at the door. $10 Adults, $5 Students, and Under 5 get in free. For more information you may call 425-9186 or 435-2207.

05/10 MHBC Car Show
The entire community is invited to attend Miracle on the Mountain Car Show and Shine in the parking lot of Mountain Home Baptist Church, located at 1960 Glenbriar - just off the Sheid-Hopper by-pass - in Mountain Home on Saturday, May 10th from 10:00am to 3:00pm. There will be free hotdogs, cold drinks, and chocolate chip cookies. Music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's will be played throughout the event. At 2:00pm a 1927 T Bucket will be completely assembled from the frame up and driven off the parking lot. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome to participate. People will vote for their favorite in each division and awards will be given out. Door prizes will be awarded to those who enter a vehicle. Registration is free and vehicles should arrive to be parked between 9:00 - 9:45am. This event is free to the community as a gift from Mountain Home Baptist Church. For more information you may call the church office at 425-3150.

05/17 MVGC Garden Tour
The Mountain View Garden Club will be hosting the "Music in Bloom" Garden Tour on Saturday, May 17th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This self-guided tour will feature six gardens i the Mountain View area. The event will be sponsored by the Citizens Bank, KWOZ and Ozark Folk Center. Advance tickets for the event will be $8.00 and will be available at the following Mountain View locations: The Citizens Bank and Wilson's Town & Country, beginning May 10th. Tickets the day of the tour will be $10.00, and may be purchased at The Little Yellow House adjacent to the Square. Spend the day in Mountain View and enjoy visiting beautiful gardens that include, outdoor living spaces, water features, and much more. For more information: 870-615-0129 or 870-269-5923.

05/20 BCL Book Discussion
The Baxter County Library will host a brown bag book discussion of "The Best Lawyer in a One Lawyer Town", the memoir of former Arkansas Governor and U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers, on Tuesday, May 20th, from noon to 1:00pm. Moderator John Beecroft, retired history teacher, describes the selection: "Senator Bumpers' biography is one of the best books on small time life in rural Arkansas. He has an excellent sense of humor mostly at his own expense. Bumpers is an outstanding storyteller and an exceptional political figure." Copies of the book are available now at the Library for checkout. Participants are invited to bring their own brown bag lunch, and drinks and cookies will be provided. Doors open at 11:30am. There is no charge and registration is not required. For more information, call the Library at 425-3598 ext. 29.

Resource for Widows
Widowconnection.com is a comprehensive resource for widows that provides encouragement and information on friendships, family, finances, and our troublesome emotions like grief, loneliness and anger. Miriam Neff, a widow and the founder of Widowconnection, is a published author, experienced communicator, and professional counselor. For more information visit www.widowconnection.com.

Serenity Inc. Needs You!!
Are you interested in volunteering a few hours each week... or perhaps once a month? Baxter County's Domestic Violence Shelter for Women and Children is in need of volunteers to provide assistance in several areas. For more information on volunteer opportunities stop by the Serenity office at 117 East 6th Street or call Gloria at 424-7576 or you can email her at serenvol@mtnhome.com .

FREE - TRUTH UNMASKED CD-ROM
Do you work with youth and teens? Would you like a fully interactive CD-ROM, which takes you through the abortion issue: fetal development, statistics, the physical and psychological aftermath of abortion.
TRUTH UNMASKED, put out by Life Issues Institute, is a well done, well documented effective pro-life tool that you can receive at no charge--that's FREE!-- courtesy of KCMH. Call the KCMH office at 425-2525 or toll free 888-577-5264. We want you to have this free tool to spark discussion and answer questions for the youth you interact with.

05/24 Melbourne Memorial Day
The Izard County Veterans Park in Melbourne will be the site of a Memorial Day ceremony to be held Saturday, May 24th, beginning at 11:00am. The program will include patriotic music, colors posted, pledge, 21 gun salute by the Melbourne VFW, taps, prayers and more. Everyone is invited to attend as the community pays tribute to those who have lost their lives in support of our country. For information 870-368-4493 or 870-291-1321.

FAOG "Summer Blast Mondays"
Faith Assembly of God and the H2O Children's Ministry department want your Kindergarten through Sixth Graders to join us every Monday, beginning June 9th for Summer Blast. Every Monday we have outings planned. All current Kindergarteners through Sixth graders are welcome and encouraged to attend these weekly outings. The cost is $15 which includes lunch, snacks, and that day's activity. For more information on how your child can be a part of Summer Blast Mondays, please call Faith Assembly of God at 870-741-2635.

Schmieding Center Schedule
The Schmieding Center for Senior Health & Education of Mountain Home, (PH (870)508-6183) will be holding the following at the Van Matre Senior Center, 1101 E. Spring Street (Cooper Park), Mountain Home:
Brain Teaser's Club - The first Monday of each month, 9:30 - 10:30am
Parkinson's Education & Support Group - The first Tuesday of each month, 10:00am - 12:00 noon
Dementia Education & Support Group - The second Friday of each month, 3:30 - 5:00pm

06/05 9th First Lady Conferenc
The First Lady Conference is for Senior Pastors' Wives, and is to be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, June 5th, through Saturday, June 7th. Created by Drs. Tony and Lois Evans, this conference focuses solely on training and encouraging senior pastors' wives. This conference gives the wives the opportunity to network with other pastors' wives as well as participate in 5 plenary sessions, 24 workshops, round table discussions, Advanced Studies Certification Program, a Spa experience and much, much more. Noted national speakers include Lois Evens, Beth Moore, Suzette Caldwell, Tara Jenkins, and Donna Williams. For more information, you may visit www.loisevans.org or call The Urban Alternative at 1-800-800-3222.

04/05-05/30 BCL Art Exhibit
The Baxter County Library, located at 424 W. 7th Street in Mountain Home, is hosting the 3rd Anual Area Art Club Library Exhibit now through Friday, May 30th. Members of the Area Art Club are exhibiting origial works in all mediums and a number of the exhibit pieces will be available for sale. The exhibit is open during regular Library hours. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information you may call the Library at 425-3598 ext. 29.

05/09 WPCC The Stamps Quartet
The Stamps Quartet, world-famous gospel music legends, will present a concert at the West Plains Civic Center, located at 110 St. Louis Street in West Plains, MO, on Friday, May 9th, at 7:00pm. For more information you may call the West Plains Civic Center at 417-256-8087.

05/09 GCS Scholarship Benefit
Grace Christian School, located at 700 Cottonwood Road in Harrison, AR, invites you to come and hear guest speaker, Keith Wheeler, at their Faith Promise Scholarship Benefit on Friday, May 9th, at 6:30pm in the school gym. On Good Friday 1985, Keith Wheeler began carrying a twelve-foot wooden cross. By the grace and mercy of God, he has now carried the cross over 18,500 miles through more than 180 countries on all seven continents. For more information, you may call Grace Christian School at 870-741-8505.