WINTER 2009
With unemployment at record highs, and an unstable economy, many people are looking for work or attempting to supplement their income. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has issued a consumer alert to help you identify and avoid job scams. Here are some tips to remember:
• If you’re unsure about a company, contact the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org and the Attorney General’s Office www.arkansasAG.gov .
• Don’t take a job that requires a payment up front for a paycheck later.
• Never give your personal information such as a bank account number in response to an unsolicited job offer.
• Never accept money from an unknown source.
• Always remember the old adage, “If something sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.”
For more information, contact the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office at www.ArkansasAG.gov
Ouachita Calhoun Counties Literacy Council needs volunteers in the El Dorado, Camden, Hampton areas. No spcialized training is required. If you can read, care about people, and the progress of your community, and have one hour per week to give, we will provide you free traning so you can become a ceritified, one-on-one Basic Adult Literacy Tutor. You can be a part of changing a life and making a difference. Call 870-837-4000 for more information.
Turning Point of South Arkansas Thrift Store - "Second Chances" is now open for business. Second Chances sells clothing, shoes, books, jewelry, as well as many other everyday items at very reasonable prices. Business hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The store is located at 900 East First St. in El Dorado, just a block off Hillsboro. All proceeds benefit victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in our area. Donations are welcome. For more information, call 870-862-3672.
For Pet's Sake Thrift Store - ACCEPTING DONATIONS!
Location: 2511 Calion Rd.
Mondays: 9-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
All donations are appreciated and are tax deductible. Call 870-863-6180 for more information or to schedule a donation pick-up.
RSVP Dance
Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
Location: Champagnolle Landing Senior Center in El Dorado
Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will host a dance for those ages 55 and older. Featured band will be Nighthawk. Admission is $6 per person, and there is nosmoking and no alcohol.
The Grand Opening of Healing and Deliverance Worship Center
Date: November 20-22, 2009
Location: Healing and Deliverance Worship Center - 120 Washington NW in Camden
For more information, call 870-390-5033 or 870-836-0205.
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8th Anniversary of the Wade Gospel Singers
Date: November 21-22, 2009
Location: Little Bethel Baptist Church
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend this celebration. For more information, call Felix at 870-315-3936.
2009 Holiday Tour of Homes
Date: Sunday, November 22, 2009
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Service League presents the 2009 Holiday Tour of Homes. Featured homes include: Melinda and Don Barrow, 1801 N. Madison; Kristi and Chris Elia, 3001 W. Hillsboro; and Daion and Ken Gati, 100 Meadow View Drive. Tickets are $25. Hors d'oeuvres from our new cookbook "Simply Promising" will be served. Tickets can be purchased from any League member, by calling 870-866-7612 or at the door. All proceeds benefit needy children in Union County.
Life Touch Hospice Annual Balloon Release
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Location: East side of the Union County Courthouse in El Dorado
Time: 12:15 p.m.
The Balloon Release is in conjunction with the unveiling of the installation of the Community Wall on the east side of the Union County Courthouse in El Dorado. Thank you for supporting Life Touch Hospice! Life Touch Hospice is a service of SHARE foundation. If you have any questions, please call 862-0337.
Registration for the High School Boys Basketball League (HSBBL)
The deadline to register is December 2. Practice sessions begin December 7, 2009 and games are played each Saturday starting January 10, 2010.
The league is for non-scholastic athletes in the 8th through 12th grades of school. There are two divisions of competition for the league. The varsity division is for athletes in the 10th, 11th or 12th grades and the junior varsity is for athletes in the 8th or 9th grades. Any interested athlete may register as an individual to be placed on a team or an athlete may form his own team from friends or schoolmates. Adult volunteer coaches are needed for teams. The cost for the program is $32 for each athlete.Registration is available by visiting the Club office on N. West Avenue in El Dorado or online at www.leaguelineup.com/hsbbl. For more information or to volunteer as a coach contact Mr. Billy Lester or Coach Barry Fisher at (870) 863-8753.
Cookies with Santa
Date: Saturday, December 5
Open Casting Call for a Drama/Suspense Film
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Location: Downtown Little Rock Library - East Room First Floor
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
No appointments, open auditions. No monologue required, script sides will be provided. Copy and Credit provided. A University of Central Arkansas Production "The Color of Blood".
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6th Annual International Christmas Concert
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009
Location: Holy Redeemer Church Parish Hall - 440 West Main Street
Time: 7 p.m.
The Christmas Concert is being presented by the Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra from Krakow, Poland. To purchase tickets, call 870-863-3620. Student/Children $5; Adults $10; Families $25
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Christmas Parade
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time: 7 p.m.
St. James Baptist Church Presents Seven Saturdays - Wake Up Service
Date: November 21 - January 1
Location: St. James Baptist Church
Praying, singing, and preaching Saturday mornings. The public is invited to attend.
"I Hear the Prophet Callin"
Date: December 19-20, 2009
Location: First Methodist Church of El Dorado
Time: 6:30 p.m.
This year's Christmas pageant is titled "I Hear the Prophet Callin" by Pepper Choplin. Admission is free.
