News, Events & Blog
2009 Christmas Parade
14-Oct-09 13:34
"Dr. Seuss Mystical Christmas"
Saturday, December 5th
Lighting Ceremony 5:15 pm
Parade 6:00 pm
* If you want to be judged you must get a number prior to Parade or the entry will not be judged. You can receive your judging number by e-mailing this information to lacy.baker@mybatesville.org or by calling 870-793-2378 or stop by the Chamber of Commerce at 409 Vine Street.
*Deadline to enter parade is Monday, November 30, 2009* (No Exceptions)
PARADE LINEUP STARTS AT 5pm!
*All entries must be decorated with Holiday Spirit & lights if possible*
We have a designated SANTA.... ( NO SANTA ON FLOATS ETC.)
Parade Winners
First, Second & Third Placewill be announced on Monday, December 7th.
All winners will be contacted.
All judges' decisions will be fair, impartial, and final.
Free Hospitality Training
21-Sep-09 08:26
We are preparing for a large crowd to visit Independence County for the upcoming Autumn Antique & Crafts Festival as well as Lyon Homecoming, Oct 22-24. We want to be sure our tourists and guests are properly welcomed!
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a free Hospitality Training Program Oct 12th from 1-4 pm at First Community Bank. Kristine Puckett, Tourism Consultant, from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism will be providing training.
Space is limited to the first 30 participants. Non-Chamber members can participate for 25.00 per person.
Each participant will receive a lapel pin and certificate of completion from the Department of Parks and Tourism. The Welcome to Arkansas program is designed to increase customer service skills and knowledge of local attractions to every individual who tourists may encounter during their say in our state and region.
The audience for this program should include lodging, restaurant, and tourism attraction employees, as well as, convenience store, gas station, hospital, retail store and bank employees.
Please contact us if you are interested in participating! 870.793.2378 or info@mybatesville.org
3rd Annual Fall Golf Classic
31-Aug-09 15:02
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce
3rd Annual Golf Tournament
4-person Scramble
Tuesday, Sept. 29th
10:00 am tee time
The Course at Eagle Mtn.
Lunch Provided
Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon
31-Aug-09 15:01
Ozark Foothills FilmFest Issues 2010 Call for Entries
31-Aug-09 13:59
Contact: Bob Pest or Judy Pest, 870-251-1189
Ozark Foothills FilmFest Issues 2010 Call for Entries
New Entry Category Will Showcase Work by College Filmmakers
Ozark Foothills FilmFest is currently accepting submissions for the 9th annual
festival, set for March 24-28, 2010 in Batesville, Arkansas. The festival is
non-competitive. Entries are accepted in three categories:
OFFICIAL SELECTION. Narrative or documentary films forty minutes or longer in
length. Six to eight Official Selections are screened during the festival.
INDIE FILM SHOWCASE. Narrative, documentary, animated, or experimental films
less than an hour in length. Showcase films are screened in groups organized by
genre or subject. A minimum of four showcases are scheduled during the
festival.
COLLEGE STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE. This new category recognizes the quality and
diversity of work being created by students in college film programs.
Filmmakers whose work is chosen as an OFFICIAL SELECTION will be invited to
attend the festival to present and discuss their work; lodging and travel
expenses will be provided. Special consideration is given to filmmakers from
Arkansas and neighboring states. Filmmakers age 18 and under are urged to
submit their work to the organization’s annual T Tauri Youth Film Festival,
www.ttauri.org.
Submissions must be on DVD and accompanied by a non-refundable $10 entry fee.
Films will not be returned unless sufficient return postage is provided. A
complete entry form is available at
www.ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org.
All entries must be received by January 1, 2010. Mail entries to Ozark
Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550. Filmmakers will be
notified of selection by January 1, 2010. For additional information call
870-251-1189, or email
ozarkfilm@wildblue.net.
Business After Hours
14-Aug-09 08:55
Please join us for Business After Hours at Verizon Wireless August 20
5:00-6:30
Refreshments will be served
Newsletter 7-16-2009
16-Jul-09 09:18
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
Don't miss Business After Hours at Superior Senior Care Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 5pm
Superior Senior Care will be hosting a Business after Hours on Thursday, July 16, from 5pm-6:30pm at 679 Harrison Street. Refreshments, Door Prizes and networking with other professionals in Batesville are just a few things you will enjoy. Come out, meet other members, and catch up with others you have not talked to in a while!
Batesville Motor Speedway "Thunder in the Grove" Friday, July 17th
The Chrome Shop Factory Stock Shoot-Out! Gates Open at 4pm Races start at 7:30pm. For more information you may call 870-251-0011 or visit www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net.
Batesville Area Arts Council Presents "October Sky" Sunday, July 19th
Batesville Area Arts Council would like to invite you to Lyon College's Couch Garden (behind Brown Chapel) to watch October Sky. Movie will start between 8:30 – 8:45pm admission is FREE, but donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
Independence County Fair Kicks Off Tuesday, July 21st
The 89th Independence County Fair Kicks Off Tuesday, July 21st through Saturday, July 25th. Arm Band nights are Tuesday, July 21st thru Thursday, July 23rd and can be purchased for $15. The New Florida Boys will perform Wednesday, July 22nd at 8pm; Randy Houser will perform Thursday, July 23rd at 8pm; Michael Peterson will perform Friday, July 24th at 8pm and last but not least Ronnie McDowell will perform Saturday, July 25th at 8pm. For a full schedule of events you may visit www.icfair.com.
White River's Got Talent Presented by First Community Bank & Bad Boy, Inc. Tuesday, July 21 & Thursday, July 23rd
Show off your talent for a chance to win $1,000. First Community Bank & Bad Boy, Inc. Present WHITE RIVER'S GOT TALENT. Audition tryouts at UACCB/Independence Hall, Batesville Arkansas Tuesday, July 21 – 6 to 8 p.m. or July 23rd – 6 to 8 p.m. FINALS Friday, July 31st @ 6 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheatre at Riverside Park. Top ten finalists from audition tryouts will compete for their share of PRIZE MONEY. 1st place - $1,000; 2nd place -$500 & 3rd place - $250. Please pick up an application and release form at any First Community Bank location or at the Chamber of Commerce, or access forms online at www.firstcommunity.net. Forms should be filled out prior to lining up at audition. All applicants must fill out an application and personal release. First Community Bank reserves the right to refuse an audition to any individual or act, at its sole discretion. Applicants under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and must have parental permission.
White River Water Carnival Bar-B-Que Fund Raiser and T-Shirt PRE-ORDER SALES
The Chamber of Commerce will be selling Bar-B-Que Sandwiches, Chips and Drink for $5 as well as taking orders for the 66th Annual White River Water Carnival T-shirts for $15. The Chamber will deliver Bar-B-Que plates for orders of 5 or more. To place an order you may call the Chamber at 870-793-2378 or email lacy.baker@mybatesville.org. Please get orders to us by July 28th!
Old Independence Regional Museum offers a Day Camp
Old Independence Regional Museum is pleased to offer a day camp exploring frontier culture. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations campers will experience some of the work and play of Arkansas Frontier life and will discover what it was like for families who depended on the environment to meet many of their needs. Some of the activities will include: Candle Making, Lantern Making, Planting, Identifying Animal Tracks, Dyeing, Spinning, Weaving, 19th Century Toys and Games and Basket Weaving. Who: Rising 3rd, 4th 5th & 6th graders. When: Tuesday, July 21-Friday, July 24, 3rd & 4th. When: Tuesday, July 28-Friday, July 31, 5th & 6th. Time: 9am – 1pm. Cost: $40 Registration & payment required by July 1. (No Refunds). Class Size: 10-30; Please bring a sack lunch. The museum will provide a historic dessert each day. Contact: April White or Amanda Nikkel, 870-793-2121 for more information.
Newsletter 7-3-2009
03-Jul-09 09:28
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
Celebrate America Presented by Citizens Bank Saturday, July 4th
Celebrate America will kick off at 5pm with West Elem. Dance Team following at 5:45pm Ashleigh Rogers will take stage then at 7pm Triple Threat featuring Sarah Roark, Penny Wolfe & Vikki McGhee. Fireworks will start at DUSK. Come Celebrate America at Riverside Park Saturday, July 4th!
Batesville Area Arts Council to present "Hairspray" Sunday, July 5th
Come join us at Couch's Garden behind Brown Chapel at Lyon College, beginning between 8:45-9pm the movie "Hairspray". The movie is FREE to the public, but Donations will be accepted. Upcoming July 19 will be "October Sky".
White River Water Carnival BBQ Fund Raiser and T-Shirt PRE-ORDER SALES July 9th
The Chamber of Commerce will be selling Bar-B-Que Sandwiches, Chips and Drink for $5 as well as taking orders for the 66th Annual White River Water Carnival T-shirts for $15. The Chamber will deliver Bar-B-Que plates for orders of 5 or more on July 31st. To place an order you may call the Chamber at 870-793-2378 or email lacy.baker@mybatesville.org. Old Independence Regional Museum presents "This I Believe" Four people present their beliefs about patriotism, led by Dr. George Lankford from 9am to Noon. Programs are FREE and OPEN to the public unless otherwise noted. Museum is located at 380 South 9th Street, between Boswell and Vine Streets in Batesville. For more information you may call 870-793-2121 or visit www.oirm.org.
Old Independence Regional Museum "This I Believe" Sunday, July 12th
Old Independence Regional Museum presents "This I Believe" Four people present their beliefs about patriotism, led by Dr. George Lankford from 9am to Noon. Programs are FREE and OPEN to the public unless otherwise noted. Museum is located at 380 South 9th Street, between Boswell and Vine Streets in Batesville. For more information you may call 870-793-2121 or visit www.oirm.org.
Citizens Bank announces the 5th Annual Karaoke for a Cause benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters, July 13th
Citizens Bank is proud to present this year's Karaoke for a Cause event and invites you to take part as a sponsor, contestant or patron! Karaoke for a Cause is an evening of competition, great food, silent and live auctions. The 2009 event will be held on Monday, July 13th at Josie's at the Lockhouse in Batesville and will have two categories of competition: The soloist's category and group category. The contestant(s) entry fee is $100.00. Karaoke competitor packets are available by calling 612-8888. Sponsorships opportunities are still available and anyone wanting to donate to the live or silent auctions is encouraged to do so by July 1.
Tickets to the event are $20.00 per person and the doors open at 6:00 p.m. To sponsor a singer(s), get sponsorship information, purchase tickets, or to learn more about BBBS contact the Batesville BBBS Office at 870-612-8888 or email bbbs_callie@sbcglobal.net. The 2009 event goal is $30,000.00. All proceeds will help the local BBBS agency match many more children with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple. More information on mentoring can be found at www.bbbsa.org.
Don't miss Business After Hours at Superior Senior Care Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 5pm.
Superior Senior Care will be hosting a Business after Hours on Thursday, July 16, from 5pm-6:30pm at 679 Harrison Street. Refreshments, Door Prizes and networking with other professionals in Batesville are just a few things you will enjoy. Come out, meet other members, and catch up with others you have not talked to in a while!
White River's Got Talent Presented by First Community Bank & Bad Boy, Inc. Tuesday, July 21 & Thursday, July 23rd
Show off your talent for a chance to win $1,000. First Community Bank & Bad Boy, Inc. Present WHITE RIVER'S GOT TALENT. Audition tryouts at UACCB/Independence Hall, Batesville Arkansas Tuesday, July 21 – 6 to 8 p.m. or July 23rd – 6 to 8 p.m. FINALS Friday, July 31st @ 6 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheatre at Riverside Park. Top ten finalists from audition tryouts will compete for their share of PRIZE MONEY. 1st place - $1,000; 2nd place -$500 & 3rd place - $250. Please pick up an application and release form at any First Community Bank location or at the Chamber of Commerce, or access forms online at www.firstcommunity.net. Forms should be filled out prior to lining up at audition. All applicants must fill out an application and personal release. First Community Bank reserves the right to refuse an audition to any individual or act, at its sole discretion. Applicants under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and must have parental permission.
Membership e-Blast Service
Do you have something that you want to send out that is irregular or not something we include on our weekly updates? Send us an email of what you would like to notify the membership about and we will do our Membership Blast. The goal of the membership blast is to promote any job openings you may have, special promotions that you are running, or as emergencies dictate, information about lodging, or other pertinent info. This is a free service to you and we hope to promote more of what you are doing to others in an effort to keep our local economy moving!
Newsletter 6-25-2009
25-Jun-09 09:47
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
Batesville Promotions & ASWF Presents "Batesville Family Fun Fest" June 27th
Batesville Promotions presents Music & Pro Wrestling. Jimmie Van Zant playing all his family's hits from Lynyrd Skynyrd & 38 Special and Special Guest Tony Stevens original Foghat! ASWF Wrestling starts at 6pm. Featuring these Stars (and others): Jerry "The King" Lawler, TNA Champion Somoa Joe, Jimmy Hart, "Buff" Bagwell, Rick & Scott Steiner "Steiners are Reunited"! Brian Christopher, Bill "Superstar Dundee, Traci Brooks from TNA, Coco Beware, Austin Law, Casino Kid, Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock and more Stars from the ASWF!. Advance tickets: $10 General Admission, Advance tickets: $25 Reserve Seats, Advance tickets: $40 VIP. Tickets available at Batesville Cold Storage; Hastings & Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (Batesville); George's (Newport); Tommy's Famous & Square One Music (Mt. View); Horton Music (Hardy); Red River Music (Heber Springs); Valiant Arena (Tuckerman); Red Mule (Melbourne); Backbeat Music (Jonesboro); Been Around Records (Little Rock), Quattlebaums Music (Searcy). For more information you may visit www.batesvillepromotions.com or call 870-698-2288.
Old Independence Regional Museum "ICHS Workshop" June 27 from 9am to Noon
Old Independence Regional Museum "ICHS Workshop" on reading Public Records, led by Dr. George Lankford. For more information you may visit www.oirm.org or call 870-793-2121.
Old Independence Regional Museum "Scouting Out Arkansas History" Workshop for Boy and Girl Scouts June 29th.
Old Independence Regional Museum will present a special program for Boy and Girl Scouts on Monday, June 29th from 9:30 to 12:30. Through hands-on demonstrations, crafts and traditional games, scouts between the ages of 6 and 12 will learn about life on the Arkansas frontier. They will make several take-home craft items, and those who complete the workshop will be awarded a limited edition, custom designed Old Independence patch. The fee for the workshop will be $5.00. Registration is required and the workshop is limited to 100 individuals. For more information you may visit www.oirm.org or call 870-793-2121.
Citizens Bank announces the 5th Annual Karaoke for a Cause benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters, July 13th!
Citizens Bank is proud to present this year's Karaoke for a Cause event and invites you to take part as a sponsor, contestant or patron! Karaoke for a Cause is an evening of competition, great food, silent and live auctions. The 2009 event will be held on Monday, July 13th at Josie's at the Lockhouse in Batesville and will have two categories of competition: The soloist's category and group category. The contestant(s) entry fee is $100.00. Karaoke competitor packets are available by calling 612-8888. Sponsorships opportunities are still available and anyone wanting to donate to the live or silent auctions is encouraged to do so by July 1.
Tickets to the event are $20.00 per person and the doors open at 6:00 p.m. To sponsor a singer(s), get sponsorship information, purchase tickets, or to learn more about BBBS contact the Batesville BBBS Office at 870-612-8888 or email bbbs_callie@sbcglobal.net. The 2009 event goal is $30,000.00. All proceeds will help the local BBBS agency match many more children with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple. More information on mentoring can be found at www.bbbsa.org.
Membership e-Blast Service
Do you have something that you want to send out that is irregular or not something we include on our weekly updates? Send us an email of what you would like to notify the membership about and we will do our Membership Blast. The goal of the membership blast is to promote any job openings you may have, special promotions that you are running, or as emergencies dictate, information about lodging, or other pertinent info. This is a free service to you and we hope to promote more of what you are doing to others in an effort to keep our local economy moving!
Newsletter 5-28-2009
28-May-09 17:02
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
Batesville Motor Speedway Thunder in the Grove Friday, May 29th
Classes 1-6 races Nesmith Late Models / 2-Modified / 3-Street Stock / 4-E-Mod / 5-Front Wheel Drive / 6-Factory Stock. For more information about upcoming events you may visit www.batesvillemotorspeedway.net or you may email info@bms-ar.com.
North Arkansas Dance Theatre Presents "Beauty & the Beast"
In a fund raising event for the North Arkansas Dance Theatre, three local dance schools will be presenting "Beauty & the Beast". The Izard County Dance Academy will perform on Saturday, May 16th at 7 p.m. located at the John E. Miller Auditorium on the campus of Ozarka College in Melbourne. The Mtn. View Ballet Etc., will perform on Sunday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. located at the Mtn. View Elementary School's Multipurpose Room. And finally, the Batesville Ballet Etc. will perform on Friday, May 29th at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 30 at 3:30 p.m. located at Brown Chapel on the campus of Lyon College in Batesville. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. All proceeds will go to the non-profit organization, the North Arkansas Dance Theatre.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life
The Relay for Life will be held May 29-30 from 6pm to 6am at Riverside Park in Batesville. Teams will take turns walking, running or even strolling around the track. Relay teams will be individuals representing corporations, churches, families and various other entities. Relay team members will also get to enjoy games, food, music and camaraderie while camping out on the surrounding grounds. At 9pm Friday participants will share in a Luminaria Ceremony of Hope to remember those individuals who have been affected by cancer. Candles will be lit in honor or memory of cancer patients and placed around the perimeter of the track. For more information call 800-227-2345 or visit www.acsevents.org/independence
Unity Fest at Riverside Park Saturday, May 30, 2009
The Fourth Annual Unity Fest will be held at Batesville's Riverside Park starting at 3pm. The "Kid's Corner" will include several Bounce houses, Moonwalks & Castles. There will even be an old-fashioned pie auction featuring special desserts created and donated by area businesses. You may purchase a ticket in advance for the catfish dinner which starts at 5pm ticket are $10 for adults. Any persons over 21 that purchases a $10 ticket will be eligible to win one of the grand prizes, such as a 2009 Ford Ranger sport truck autographed by Mark Martin, Yamaha Enduro motorcycle or 46-inch Sanyo television. You won't want to miss Entertainer James Payne, a Grammy Award-winning, singer-songwriter. James teamed with Del Way in his latest single, "Good Ole Boys Like Us". Proceeds from this event will go towards John 3:16 Ministries a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping men with addictions. For more information about Unity Fest of John 3:16 Ministries, call (870) 799-2525 or visit www.unityfestbatesville.com
Old Independence Regional Museum “Catching by Net” June 14 at 4pm
Old Independence Regional Museum “Catching by Net” Diane Tebbetts and Jimmy Hughes show their fathers' craft of creating fish nets and tell how fishing with nets was done. For more information you may visit www.oirm.org or call 870-793-2121.
The 15th Annual White River Health System Foundation Golf Classic Saturday, June 20, 2009
Tee-time for the WRHS Foundation 15th Annual Golf Classic is just around the corner! This year's event promises to be one of the best ever........a 4-Person Scramble, Shotgun Start Tournament at The Course at Eagle Mountain in Batesville. Your sponsorship and registration fee is all inclusive. All participants receive a prize from the gift collection. You will also have the chance to win a prize for the Tournament's Champions, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Putting Contest and Hole-In-One and substantial funds have been donated for a "SKINS" contest! Awards will be presented during the reception following the tournament. Proceeds from the 2009 tournament will help fund Cardiac Cath Lab renovations, upgrades to medical technology, and expansion of the Emergency Department. For more information about the White River Health System Foundation and opportunities for giving, please call Jessica Stout at 870-262-1225 or via email jstout@wrmc.com.
Citizens Bank announces the 5th Annual Karaoke For A Cause benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters
Citizens Bank is proud to present this year's Karaoke For A Cause event and invites you to take part as a sponsor, contestant or patron! Karaoke For A Cause is an evening of competition, great food, silent and live auctions. The 2009 event will be held on Monday, July 13th at Josie's at the Lockhouse in Batesville and will have two categories of competition: The soloists category and group category. The contestant(s) entry fee is $100.00. Karaoke competitor packets are available by calling 612-8888. Sponsorships opportunities are still available and anyone wanting to donate to the live or silent auctions is encouraged to do so by July 1. Tickets to the event are $20.00 per person and the doors open at 6:00 p.m. To sponsor a singer(s), get sponsorship information, purchase tickets, or to learn more about BBBS contact the Batesville BBBS Office at 870-612-8888 or email bbbs_callie@sbcglobal.net. The 2009 event goal is $30,000.00. All proceeds will help the local BBBS agency match many more children with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple. More information on mentoring can be found at www.bbbsa.org.
Membership e-Blast Service
Do you have something that you want to send out that is irregular or not something we include on our weekly updates? Send us an email of what you would like to notify the membership about and we will do our Membership Blast. The goal of the membership blast is to promote any job openings you may have, special promotions that you are running, or as emergencies dictate, information about lodging, or other pertinent info. This is a free service to you and we hope to promote more of what you are doing to others in an effort to keep our local economy moving!
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