ONGOING

All present and former students, as well as retired faculty and staff are invited to stay involved with UACCM.  Membership in the UACCM Alumni Association is free to all present and former UACCM, Petit Jean College, Petit Jean Technical College, and Petit Jean Vocational Technical School students and retired faculty and staff.  Application cards are available at the University Bookstore next to Cogswell Motors and online at www.uaccm.edu.

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The Morrilton Police Department is offering information to anyone wishing to establish Neighborhood Watch Programs in the city. Any person, organization or neighborhood group wishing to establish such a program should contact Chief Norbert Gunderman or Lt. Curtis Russell at 354-0131.
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The Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee is encouraging individuals to adopt a street or section of road in the city or county to maintain. A sign saying "Picked up with Pride" will be posted to thank you for your dedication. For more information call the MACC at 354-2393.
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All individuals 55 and older can walk on the walking track in the C-4 Gymnasium free of charge during all operating hours as long as there is not a scheduled activity.
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The Conway County Sheriff's Office is offering Neighborhood watch programs to the community or any organization interested in sponsoring a watch group. If you’re interested contact Joyce Atkinson to make a presentation at your meeting, on how to start a neighborhood watch. For more information call Mike Smith at the Conway County Sheriff's office at 354-2411.
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The Safe Place is collecting old cell phones. If you have any old phones to donate, you can drop them off at any of the following businesses: Fred's, Cat Claws, White's Drug Store or Curves.
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The MHS special Olympics team is recycling old phones. Please bring your old cell phones to the MHS office, if you have any questions please call 354-9430. There is a box in the office to put them in.
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DivorceCare meets each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Morrilton First Baptist Church. The meetings are for those hurting from separation or divorce. Contact Serena at 208-2719 or the church office at 354-4013 or go to www.divorcecare.org for more information.
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The Arkansas Workforce Center’s Youth Employment Services can help high school juniors or seniors interested in working part-time while attending school or in the summer. They can help with basic skills like reading and math. For more information, call Martha Boyer or Angela Morales at 354-9793.
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St. Anthony’s Medical Center offers diabetes education classes for those interested in learning about diabetes care and pre-diabetes. New classes start every month. They include ten hours of diabetes education for new on-set diabetes patients and patients with uncontrolled blood sugar. The classes are covered by Medicare and most major insurance companies. For more information, contact St. Anthony’s Care Management at 977-2415.
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The Conway County Genealogical Society meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Depot Museum in Morrilton. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, contact Rachel Braud at ggbraud@sbcglobal.net.
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AUGUST

CASA WATER SHORTAGE (TFN)

Casa Water Facilities are experiencing a water shortage through the summer months.  Customers are urged to conserve their water use as much as possible.

SILENT AUCTION (THRU 8/28/08)

The Petit Jean Razorback Club is having a silent auction for a set of two Arkansas Razorback football tickets.  Bids can be made at Petit Jean State Bank, Regions Bank, and Arvest Bank.  The drawing will be held August 28.

COUNTY CLERK OFFICE HOURS (THRU 9/1/08)

Beginning September 1 the Conway County Clerk's office will resume regular hours of business from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with the exception of early voting for the annual school election, which will be 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. September 9-15.

GOLF TOURNAMENT (THRU 9/5/08)

The Morrilton Lions Club Light Up the Night Golf Tournament two-person scramble will take place Friday, September 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Morrilton Country Club.  Registration is $100 per team.  For more information or to sign up, call Jim Schuler at 652-0676 or Travis McGee at 652-0819.

DCP ENROLLMENT (THRU 9/30/08)

Enrollment into the 2008 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program is now underway.  The deadline for farmers to enroll a 2008 DCP contract in September 30th.  Enrollment is by appointment.  You will need to allow extra time during sign-up due to a review of all records for both operator and landlord.    To make an appointment, call the Conway County FSA office at 354-2000, ext. 2.

VOTER REGISTRATION (THRU 10/6/08)

The last day to register to vote for the November general election is October 6.

CLASS REUNION (THRU 10/11/008)

The Morrilton High School Class of 1988 is planning a 20 year reunion on October 11.  Please contact Sheila Dunlap Trafford at 977-7270 or Carla Zimmerman Rackley at 215-1233 for more information or go to www.morriltonalumni.com.

BINGO (EVERY MONDAY) 

The Morrilton Knights of Columbus hosts Bingo every Monday at the KC Hall on North Cedar Street. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Games start at 7:00. Concessions are available. All proceeds go to Sacred Heart School and other local charities. 

FARMERS MARKET (EVERY SATURDAY)

The Conway County Farmer's Market is open every Saturday at the parking lot north of the Conway County Courthouse.

COMPUTER SKILLS CLASS (8/21/08)

The Business and Industry Training Program at UACCM is offering "Basic Computer Skills" training on Tuesday nights, August 26 and September 2, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Registration fee is $40.  The registration deadline is Thursday (8/21/08) at noon.  Call Janie Wagner at 977-2078.

PARKS AND REC (8/21/08)

There will be a regular meeting of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday (8/21/08) at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Meeting Room.  The first agenda item will be discussion of new construction of skate park.  All interested parties, parents, and skateboarders are encourage to attend.

VOTE MACHINE TESTING (8/21/08)

The Logic and Accuracy Testing on the I-Votronic voting machines for the upcoming annual school election will be held Thursday (8/21/08) beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Conway County Courthouse.  The public is welcome to attend.

SOLGOHACHIA MASONIC LODGE (8/21/08)

The Solgohachia Masonic Lodge will meet Thursday (8/21/08) at 7:00 p.m.

PERRY TOWN COUNCIL (8/21/08)

The Perry Town Council will meet Thursday (8/21/08) at 7:00 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting.

BASIC GUITAR CLASS (8/22/08)

The Business and Industry Training Program at UACCM is offering "Basic Guitar" training on Thursday nights, August 28 and September 4, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Registration fee is $40.  The registration deadline is Friday (8/22/08) at noon.  Call Janie Wagner at 977-2078.

MAROON & GRAY GAME (8/22/08)

The 2008 Maroon & Gray football game will be held at Devil Dog Stadium on Friday (8/22/08).  Gate admission is $3 for both adults and students.  Activities start at 6:00 p.m.

SOCCER REGISTRATION (8/23/08)

The Conway County Soccer Club has begun registration for the 2008 fall soccer season.  Registration is open to youth ages 4 through 15.  Children must  have been 4 years old by July 31.  Registration will continue through Saturday (8/23/08).  Registration is $45 for the first child, $35 for the second child, and $25 for each child after two.  Registration forms can be picked up at C-4.  The forms, along with copies of proof of health insurance and copies of birth certificates, can be returned to the drop box at C-4 or mailed to the address on the form.  For more information, call Dan Yarbrough at 977-0471 or Kerry Bottoms at 477-2354.

BENEFIT BREAKFAST (8/23/08)

Bells Chapel Freewill Baptist Chruch on Pine Ridge Road in Atkins is hosting a benefit breakfast on Saturday (8/23/08) from 7:00-11:00 a.m.  The menu will include eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, hashbrowns, coffee, and juice.  The price is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 6.  To go trays will be available.  All proceeds go to the Bells Chapel Building Fund.  For more information, call Elvis Clark at 479-223-2978, Henry Story at 479-223-1230, or Mary Ward at 652-0619.

ELECTION COMMISSION (8/25/08)

The Conway County Election Commission will meet Monday (8/25/08) at 9:00 a.m. at the courthouse to draw for ballot positions for the November 4 general election.

QUORUM COURT (8/25/08)

The Conway County Quorum Court will meet Monday (8/25/08) at 6:00 p.m. at the Conway County Courthouse.

DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE (8/25/08)

The Conway County Democratic Central Committee will hold its third quarter meeting on Monday (8/25/08) at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room of U.S. Bank on Division Street.  All committee members are urged to attend and the public is invited.

AUDUBON SOCIETY (8/26/08)

The Arkansas River Valley Audubon Society will meet Tuesday (8/26/08) at 7:00 p.m. at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain.  The program will be by Catherine Rideout, ornithologist with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.  For more information or if you plan to eat at the River Rock Grill before the meeting, call Sandy Davies at 215-7990.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COUNCIL (8/27/08)

There will be an intergovernmental council meeting on Wednesday (8/27/08) at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room at the Conway County Courthouse.  The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the 2008 fall clean-up and 911.

HISTORIC COMMISSION (8/27/08)

There will be a regular meeting of the Morrilton Historic District Commission on Wednesday (8/27/08) at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Meeting Room.

FOUNDERS DAY (8/30/08)

Petit Jean State Park will host its annual Founders Day event on Saturday (8/30/08).  Events begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day.  For more information, call the park at 727-5441.

CHURCH HOMECOMING (8/31/08)

Mallettown United Methodist Church will be celebrating its annual Homecoming on Sunday (8/31/08).  Services will begin with morning worship at 11:00.  A potluck fellowship dinner followed by an afternoon of singing will complete the day's festivities.

SEPTEMBER

REMEMBER THE RIVER DAY (9/1/08)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to attend "Remember the River Day" at the Arkansas River Visitor Center on Monday (9/1/08).  Festivities include an open house and free tours of the Dardanelle Lock and Dam.  For more information, call 479-968-5008.

EARLY VOTING (9/9/08-9/15/08)

Early voting for the annual school election will be held Tuesday (9/9/08) through Monday (9/15/08) from 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.  The actual election day is Tuesday, September 16.