Events for September 2017

Its time to cast your votes for your favorite Small businesses! www.surveymonkey.com/r/Spiritofsoutharkansas Nominations for The Spirit of South Arkansas will be taken from August 21 through September 1st. Please take the time to Nominate our local businesses! Go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/Spiritofsoutharkansas to cast your vote! The Spirit Of South Arkansas Awards were created as a way to recognize small businesses that demonstrate a commitment to good business practices, employee relations and the greater community. These businesses are made up of 50 employees or less, have completed three full years of operations as of Jan. 1, 2017 and have a valid business licenses. Nominees must also be located in Union County or be a member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce. This event is organized by the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce, South Arkansas Community College and Arkansas Women's Business Center and Sponsored by our Title Sponsors El Dorado Insider and Southern Airways Express; Award Sponsors First Financial Bank Main Street El Dorado GenWealth Financial Advisors and Longs Roofing & Sheet Metal Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for the general public.

Dance in a non smoking environment.With live music provided by LOST PRAIRIE a group from Homer,LA.

Tuesday September 5th from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Chicken Express El Dorado,Arkansas will be donating 10% sales to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey Relief.

Senior Circle, a Medical Center of South Arkansas program, is now accepting new members. Senior Circle is a program for individuals age 50 or better who are interested in pursuing an active lifestyle, learning about health and wellness and meeting others. Events and activities are designed to help you stay healthy, vibrant and active. We encourage you to pursue the things you love, try new hobbies and interests and meet new friends.

Office Equipment of Southern Arkansas is our meeting sponsor. El Dorado Festivals & Events will be presenting.

CSS Healthcare has moved locations and to commensurate the new building the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting on Sept. 8th at Noon. They are now located at 525 W. Faulkner in El Dorado, Ar. At CSS Healthcare they want to be the one place you can go for all of your occupational health needs. 870 639 3910

Dancing in a non smoking environment. With live music provided by SOUTHERN KOAST.A local favorite consisting of Keith Owens and Susan Tolin. Everyone 21 and over welcome.

Winner: “2016 First Runner-up for Best Festival by Arkansas Festival and Events.”
Those who love the outdoors will be summoned to the 19th Annual SouthArk Outdoor Expo, hosted by the South Arkansas Community College Foundation on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 9:00-4:00 p.m., at the El Dorado Conference Center.

Contests include the Hero 5K run/walk, rib cook-off, outdoor photo contest, and a dog show  (UCAPS-Dog Bowl)  contest with cash prizes for all contests. Live bands will be performing throughout the day. A full day of hands-on activities and exhibits for outdoor enthusiasts, families and children will take place. Admission is 1 canned or packaged food item per person, which will be given to a local food pantry.    

Contact Cynthia Reyna at (870) 864-7106 or foundation@southark.edu for information about booth space for vendors and exhibitors.  www.southarkexpo.com. 
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Votes for The Spirit of South Arkansas will be taken from September 11th through October 2nd. Please take the time to Nominate our local businesses! All votes will be taken via the internet and stay tuned for the link to vote!

The Spirit Of South Arkansas Awards were created as a way to recognize small businesses that demonstrate a commitment to good business practices, employee relations and the greater community. These businesses are made up of 50 employees or less, have completed three full years of operations as of Jan. 1, 2017 and have a valid business licenses. Nominees must also be located in Union County or be a member of the Union County Chamber of Commerce.
This event is organized by the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce, South Arkansas Community College and Arkansas Women's Business Center and Sponsored by our Title Sponsors El Dorado Insider and Southern Airways Express; Award Sponsors First Financial Bank, Main Street El Dorado GenWealth Financial Advisors and Long's Roofing and Sheet Metal.

 

The CALL invites you to come and learn more about the licensing requirements and the process to open your family for foster care and/or adoption. This is a no obligation meeting and a wonderful time to come and visit. We will answer questions and help you understand what it takes. Currently foster families and local DHS representatives will be on hand to visit as

Dancing in a non smoking environment with live music. Featuring COUNTRY ACCENT a band from the Ruston area. Everyone over 21 welcome.

HUGE RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT UCAPS AT OLD EHS CAFETERIA.

Clean Harbors is offering a FREE collection of household hazardous waste for El Dorado and Union County residents. Open the third Saturday of every month April through September from 8 a.m. to noon. Most items are accepted, including used oil and filters, batteries, paints, antifreeze, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids, herbicides, pesticides, poisons, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, over-the-counter medicines, butane and propane cylinders, drain cleaners, aerosol cans, car batteries, and more. Bring items in a sturdy disposable container. Items NOT accepted include: smoke detectors, fire arms, explosives, compressed gases, radioactive waste, business generated waste, biomedical waste, tires, appliances, e-waste and trash. For more information on what is accepted, call 870.863.7173.

It's the big opening you have been waiting for, Hobby Lobby is coming soon! The El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce will help commencerate this with a ribbon cutting ceremony starting at 9am. Come enjoy refreshments and shop at the new store!!!! ***This is the proposed opening day. Opening day may be changed, due to renovation extensions, at any time. If there are any changes made, we will post it on this event.

You may think that you are ready to retire, but there are 3 big risks that could potentially threaten your chances at a successful retirement. Do you know what they are? Are you Prepared for them? Join the GenWealth team for this free educational lunch and learn and find out! When and Where? September 20th at 11:30 am at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. To register call 870 875 1210 or visit GetReadyForTheFuture.com This is a FREE EVENT, but seats are limited.

Come and learn about how to protect your small business from fraud.

The 25th annual tournament will be held at both the El Dorado Golf & Country Club and Mystic Creek Golf Club. All proceeds from First Financial Bank / SHARE Benefit Golf Tournament benefit the SHARE Foundation agency Interfaith Clinic. Interfaith Clinic provides quality medical care to both insured and uninsured low-income patients of Union County, Arkansas.

Dancing in a non smoking environment with live music provided by FULL HOUSE a band from the Little Rock area.everyone 21 and over is welcome.

Join us as Dr. James Yates introduces "Bird" directed by Clint Eastwood. It’s a jazz biopic about Charlie Parker, one of the most influential – if not THE most influential – saxophonists of the 20th century. The film depicts not only Parker’s musical genius but his descent into heroin addiction and ultimately his death in 1954. It won an Oscar for Best Sound, a Golden Globe for Best Director, and the Cannes Film Festival for Best Actor. Jazz enthusiasts - you don't want to miss this!

It is time to enjoy some crazy good food, music and fun! MAD (Murphy Arts District) and the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 27th at 10:00 AM at the Griffin Music Hall. Murphy Arts District is a production of El Dorado Festivals & Events. Phase One of this $100 million project will open to the public on Thursday, September 28th, with the opening of the Griffin Restaurant, the MAD Amphitheater, and the Griffin Music Hall. The Griffin Restaurant represents the area’s first farm-to-table focused restaurant serving lunch and dinner daily along with a Sunday brunch. Patrons can expect fresh produce from Arkansas and seafood from the Delta. The MAD Amphitheater and the Griffin Music Hall will provide a diverse range of performances 12 months a year. The opening sequence of performances includes TRAIN, ZZ Top, Ludacris, Brad Paisley, MIGOS, and Smokey Robinson along with Hunter Hayes, X Ambassadors, Natasha Bedingfield, Chase Bryant, and the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. The ribbon cutting will take place in front of the MAD Amphitheater next to the Griffin Restaurant. Food and refreshments will not be served during the reception.

        

Opening of a state-of-the-art music, entertainment and restaurant complex featuring a star-studded line up featuring Brad Paisley, Migos, ZZ Top and more. 
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Barton Public Library presents Children's Storytelling with Elizabeth Ellis! Children storytelling is September 28 & 29, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

Barton Public Library presents Adult Storytelling with Elizabeth Ellis! Adult storytelling is September 30, 2017