APRIL is CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

The Education Center of the Baxter County Juvenile Services is offering "Family Dynamics" for parents of ages 12 - 17. Two class schedules are available: Monday sessions - March 29th thru May 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00pm OR Thursday sessions - April 1st thru May 6th from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The Education Center is located at 1310 Bradley Drive in Mountain Home. Free childcare by reservation only. Space is limited. Must call for reservation. 425-1488 ext. 2.

The Education Center of the Baxter County Juvenile Services is offering "Family Dynamics" for parents of ages 0 - 4. Tuesday Nights - March 30th thru May 4th from 6:00 to 7:30pm. (classes will be held if the minimum number of attendants enroll) - must attend all 6 sessions to receive a certificate. The Education Center is located at 1310 Bradley Drive in Mountain Home. Free childcare by reservation only. Space is limited. Must call for reservation. 425-1488 ext. 2.

The Area Art Club will meet at the American Legion Hall (717 Market Street in Mtn. Home) on Thursday, April 1st, at 1:00pm. Jean Falk, of the Corner Joint Gallery, will present a program on matting and framing of paintings, drawings, and photography. The business meeting will follow her presentation. Guests are always welcome. For more information you may call 870-425-2427.

The Education Center of the Baxter County Juvenile Services is offering "Active Parenting" for parents of ages 5 - 11 on Thursday Nights - April 1st thru May 6th from 6:00 to 7:30pm (classes will be held if the minimum number of attendants enroll) - must attend all 6 sessions to receive a certificate. The Education Center is located at 1310 Bradley Drive in Mountain Home. Free Childcare by reservation only. For more information you may call Cristal Dewey 425-1488 ext. 2.

The First Assembly of God in Mountain View, AR will hold their 2nd Annual Eggstavaganza on Saturday, April 3rd, from 10am -2pm. Everyone is invited to come for the Easter Egg Hunt (11,000 eggs), Prizes, Games, Food, and Lots of Fun - AND it's completely FREE! For more information you may call 870-269-3398.

You are invited to Easter Eggstravaganza at East Side Baptist Church in Mountain Home on Saturday, April 3rd, from 11:00am to 2:00 pm. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt - please bring your own basket, Door prizes, Magic Show, Free hotdogs, popcorn & cotton candy, and professional Easter pictures with live bunnies. For more information you may call the church at 425-3689.

Calvary Chapel Twin Lakes invites you to join them for an EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE on Sunday, April 4th, at 6:00am at the Bull Shoals Visitor Center for music and a gospel message in the Outdoor Pavilion (dress warm) (at the James A. Gaston Visitor Center, ph 870-445-3629). This will be followed by a FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST at 8:00am and RESURRECTION DAY CELEBRATION at 10:00am at Calvary Chapel Twin Lakes located at 1058 Highland Circle in Georgetown Square II in Mountain Home. For more information or for directions, you may call the church office at 870-424-2231.

You are invited to The Rock Church for an Easter Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, April 4th, at 6:30am. Immediately after service a FREE breakfast will be served. Everyone is also welcome to the normal service at 2:00pm. The church is located at 2169 Hwy 62 West in Mountain Home. For more information you may call the church at 870-425-2009.

The CALL (Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime) is a nonprofit group dedicated to recruiting, training and supporting Christian foster and adoptive families. The CALL for Izard, Fulton & Sharp Counties will hold its monthly information meetings on the first Monday of each month in one of the three counties. The April meeting will be held at the Highland Hills Baptist Church on Monday, April 5th, from 6:30 - 8:00pm. The church is located on Hwy 62/412 in Highland. For more information you may call Gary at 870-371-0984 or come to the meeting. (www.thecallinIzardFultonSharp.com)

The First Annual Bull Shoals Lake Bluegrass Festival will be held on Saturday, April 17th, from 10am to 8pm. In addition to lots of music, there will be crafts, food & games for the entire family. Admission is $10 per person - children under 12 are FREE. For more information you may call Gwenn Marie at 870-431-4225 or Hank Hudson at 870-391-1648.

STELLAR KART along with 7eventh Time Down, Article One, and guest speaker Ron Harris will be at Eagle Heights Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 21st, at 6:00 pm. Doors will open at 5:30pm. Tickets are $12 in advance; $10 each in groups of 10 or more; or $15 at the door. Tickets are available at Eagle Heights Baptist Church, all Christian Book Outlet Stores, or online at iTickets.com. The church is located at 703 E. Walters Ave., Harrison, AR 72601. For more information you may call 870-741-5148.