The Magnificent Me Display from the Museum of Discovery will be on display at Tech Depot, 209 Hazel Street until October 13, Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Fridays the display will be open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The display from the Museum of Discovery features 18 exhibit stations featuring the human body and how it works.
Arkansas Early Learning is now enrolling and accepting applications for the Carlew Templeton Head Start Center, 3119 Highway 367.The program accepts children 6 weeks to 5 years old and provides services to Pregnant mothers from diverse Cultural backgrounds. Services include Education Services, Family Services, Health/Mental Health Services, Disability Services and Nutritional Services including Nutritional meals. Please apply online at arearlylearning.org or you may contact the Central Office at 870-931-1172 Ext:113
Arkansas State University Newport is now taking food donations for The Pantry located at ASUN. Anyone wishing to donate to the food pantry may email thepantry@asun.edu or call 870-512-7859. Items needed are listed on the ASUN Pantry Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZZSBRRKPTOBD?ref_=wl_share
John 3:17 will host the 6th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, October 4, located at Newport Country Club. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. and lunch starting at 11:00 a.m. Shotgun start is at 12:00 p.m. The cost is $400 per foursome. For more information call 870-217-1378 or 870-202-3324. Door prizes for contestants including Hole-In-One and cash prizes for flight winners.
The Jackson County Career Fair will be on Tuesday, October 8, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. located at Tech Depot, 209 Hazel Street. Employers may register by clicking the link https://jacksoncounty_careerfair.eventbrite.com
Mark your calendar for Kids Fest on Saturday, October 12, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. located at the Front Street Park in downtown Newport. Admission is free. Activities for all ages including Mini Ferris Wheel, Bounce houses, Turbo Tubs Ride, Royale Party Bus, 360 Photo Booth, Petting Zoo, Gyroscope, Spider Jump, and more. For more information check out Monster Nights – Newport’s Downtown Entertainment Series on Facebook.
Arkansas State University Newport is having a Fall Festival and Athletic Expo on Thursday, October 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come join in the free family fun including bounce houses, food, pumpkin decorating, snow cones, hayrides, carnival games, and live music. Plus meet the Aviator Athletes. Bring your chairs and blankets for a relaxing time outdoors.
Community Wide Trunk or Treat will be Thursday, October 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. located at the Village Mall Parking lot. If your business or organization would like to participate contact Ashtin Daniels at 870-512-9112. Each business or organization will be responsible for supplying their own candy or prizes. All trunks will be located at the back of the Village Mall. Guests should park at the back or the side.
The Jackson County Community Theatre presents Elf Jr. The Musical on Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. On November 16 and November 17, the show starts at 2:00 p.m.
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Karin Huffman is an Independence County native who graduated from Cushman High School in 1996. Traveling throughout the state is one of her passions, along with writing about her adventures.
Taking over as travel writer for the Ozark Gateway Region is a dream come true for Huffman who lives in the region with her two daughters, Grace and Stella.
As a family, they enjoy canoeing the Poke Bayou, Salado Creek and the many waterways along the White River in Independence County. Camping and hiking throughout the region is a must for them in the spring and fall as well.
Huffman is an avid nature photographer who will do just about anything to find the perfect waterfall shot, and has visited many in the great state. From Twin Falls and the Richland Creek area in Northwest Arkansas to little known places off the beaten path, waterfalls will be found.
Huffman has been a travel writer for the Eye on Independence Magazine as well as a staff writer for the Batesville Guard, and is looking forward to devoting her time to traveling throughout the eight county region that the Ozark Gateway offers.
If you would like to contact Huffman about an adventure or would like to know how to get more information out about your area, contact her at 870-307-5473, karinhuffman78@gmail.com or karinozarkgateway@sbcglobal.net.