Events Calendar

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

AT THE BAY

by Jo Lochowitz

For additions, deletions or corrections to this listing

email Jo at daveorjo@artelco.com or call 884-6647

To view special events and festivals, please go

to www.ffbchamber.org and click on Upcoming Events/Community

Calendar.  To list or update your events on the website,

call the  Chamber at 884-3324

Information provided as a courtesy by the

Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO WORK A FEW HOURS EACH MONTH AT THE FFB CHAMBER OFFICE TO WELCOME VISITORS WITH INFORMATION AND  ANSWER THE TELEPHONE.  CONTACT ROBBIE AT 884-3324

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

EMERGENCY   911

Non-emergency police, fire, rescue

884-6005

FEBRUARY 8 THRU APRIL 15

AARP Tax Aide Program.  Call the Chamber of Commerce at 884-3324

to make an appointment to have your taxes done free of charge at the  FFB Senior Center.

MARCH 1 – MARCH 29

FFB Methodist Church Mission Committee will be serving soup for lunch

along with dessert, 11:30am-1pm.  $5 donation.  Take-outs available.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14

Quapaw Quartet of the Arkansas Symphony, 3pm, Kirk of the Hills presented by NCAFA&E.  Members $6, adults $8, students free

THURSDAY, MARCH 18

Oaklawn Horse track in Hot Springs, trip sponsored by the Recreation Dept.  10am departure, return approximate 8pm.  $18/seat.  Admission will be $2.  Info and reservations by calling 501-884-6008.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19

17^TH Annual Spring Fashion Gala, 1pm, ST. FRANCIS PARISH HALL.

For more info, 884-3049, 883-3018.  Tickets available Arts & Crafts

store in the Mall or Jack’s on Dave Creek Parkway.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24

A multimedia presentation on County criminal activities, hosted by Mayor Tom Schueren. will be presented at the FFB Country Club, 10-11:30am.  Free admission.   Participants will be Sheriff Scott Bradley, Chief Kerry Brown and Indian Rock Constable Ingram Philips.  Questions may be written down and submitted at the door or before the Question-Answer  period.  Food will not be served, however the Country Club is planning a “lunch special” following the event.

THURSDAY, APRIL 1

2010 Easter Egg Hunt, 5-6:30 pm., Woodland Mead Park.  Donations of candy or money to purchase candy may be made at the Recreation Dept.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24

First Annual “Story Fest” featuring four storytellers.

SATURDAY, MAY 15

Van Buren County Master Gardener annual plant and vendor sale, 8am-

1pm, Ed Leamon Park.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE 4-5

Animal Protection League annual Flea Market.  884-4167 for info and pickup of donated goods

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO?   HOW ABOUT–

Janssen’s at the Bay, open M-F 3pm-close, Sat & Sun noon-close,

karaoke with Kent  Sat 8pm-midnight.  Members and guests     only.   Info 884-4155

Welcome Party for visitors, check with Timeshare office for time and place, 884-7000

VFW Post 4513, 2351 Hwy 330 So., open Tues -Sat 2pm.  Singles 8-ball pool  tournaments Tues & Fri 7pm.  Ladies play pool free on

Thurs 3-5pm.  Scotch doubles pool tournament Thurs 7pm.  Karaoke Wed,  Fri & Sat 7pm.  Call 884-3385 for other special events schedule.   Snacks & pizza always available.

Bowling at Spare Time Bowling and Fun Center, Chow Down Alley snack bar.  Call 884-5300 for more info.  Openings available for league play.

Bingo at the Lions Den resuming on Monday, March 1^st, 7pm

FAIRFIELD BAY LIBRARY

369 Dave Creek Parkway

884-4930

Hours are :

Mon-Tues-Thurs 1-4, Wed and Fri 10-5, Saturday 9:30-12:30

Internet Service and fax services available

FAIRFIELD BAY RECREATION DEPARTMENT

located in the old tennis pro shop

157 Chelsea Drive

hours 9-5 weekdays

884-6008

Nature Trails

Indian Rock Cave Trail, starting at the Old Log Cabin, 3/4 mile, moderate  trail.   Indian Falls Trail, starting at West Cliff Spur, 8/10 mile, moderate  trail

Picnic and Playground Areas

Grills, picnic tables, playground areas, across from both  Hamilton Cove and Mountain Ranch pools .  For large and small groups, Woodland Mead Park & Bay View Club Point (between the Bay View Club & Tennis Center).  Reservations are required  884-6008  Fully refundable deposit of $25 required at time of reservation.

Woodland Mead Park

Miniature Golf

(Limited Seasonal hours; please contact Recreation at 884-6008)

Adults $5, Children $4,

Playground for ages 2-12

Basketball & Sand Volleyball Courts

Lighted, (balls in equipment box by courts)

Shuffleboard, Horseshoes, Bocce Ball & Walking Trail

Board games, cards and puzzles

for all ages available at Recreation Office, $1 charge per game required

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL ACTIVITIES

CONTACT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT

884-6008

Wednesdays

Oil painting Class, 10am-noon

Thursdays

Mary Kay Makeover, 2pm,  Recreation Office.  Reservations required by 3pm Wednesday

Fridays

Family Crafts, 10am

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ALL ACTIVITIES

CONTACT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT AT

884-6008

FAIRFIELD BAY MARINA

4350 South Highway 330

884-6030

Open 7 days a week, 8am-4pm

Call for info/reservations

Sugarloaf  Shuttle, Scenic Lake Cruises, Burgers on the Barge,

Dinner Cruises, Sunset Cruises

Full Service Marina

FAIRFIELD BAY SENIOR CENTER

385 Dave Creek Parkway

884-7800

MONDAY

Bridge, Contract, 12:30pm, 884-3048

Pinochle, Double Deck, 12:30pm, info Josie Yeisley, 884-3757

Genealogy Users Group, 4th Mon, 6:30pm,  884-6444

Line Dancing, 6pm, 884-7800

TUESDAY

Range of Motion Aerobics, 10am, 884-3824

Pinochle, 1pm, 884-3406

WEDNESDAY

Game Day – all day

Cribbage, 9am,  884-3040

Cards, 9am

Scrabble, 1:30pm, info 884-4151

THURSDAY

Range of Motion Aerobics, 10am. 884-3824

Beginners Clogging, 1pm

Woodcarvers, 1st & 3rd Thurs, (no holidays) 1pm, 884-4161

FRIDAY

Clogging, 9:30am

Bridge, Duplicate, 1pm, 884-6332

Happy Feet Dance Club, every other Fri, 7-10pm,  884-5204

SATURDAY

LAFFS, Lake Area Fun Flyers, last Sat, 8:30am, 884-3540

FAIRFIELD BAY TENNIS CENTER

157 Chelsea Drive

884-6045

No-charge for residents/members or their guests and timeshares

Equipment to rent or purchase

Call for info on activities

INDIAN HILLS GOLF COURSE 884-3852

& COUNTRY CLUB 884-6001

18 Hole Golf Course, Pro Shop and Restaurant

Newcomer Couples Golf, every Friday, ll:30am.

call 884-3785 for more info

MOUNTAIN RANCH GOLF COURSE 884-3400

& BOGIES RESTAURANT 884-6091

18 Hole Golf Course, Pro Shop and Restaurant

THE HART CENTER

Fairfield Bay Fitness Center

381 Dave Creek Parkway

884-7777

Be sure to pick up a monthly schedule at the desk