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Toy Commission now collecting, taking applications for toys until Dec 11
The Saline County Toy Commission is now hosting their annual toy drive for Christmas. Anyone can donate toys at the Odd Fellows Lodge at 309 S. East St. or at local Dollar General stores. The tours are distributed to children that are toddler to elementary school ages. Those families who wish to apply for their […]
2019 City Tree Lighting Dec 6 at Downtown Benton Farmers Market includes dancers, choir, actors, refreshments
This is an old page but we left it up because there are so many links to it! Since you are probably looking for the current Tree lighting page, find it here: https://www.mysaline.com/benton-city-tree-lighting/ See all the holiday events in Saline County at www.mysaline.com/holiday-events.
Visit Santa in the Park Dec 7th in Benton
Benton Parks and Recreation will host the 5th Annual Santa in the Park, presented by the Jeff Mattingly Foundation. Enjoy pictures with Santa, arts and crafts, cookie decorating station, carriage rides, bounce house, vendors and more. This free event is set for Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym at […]
Arkansas Capitol lighting ceremony Dec 7th to honor Gold Star Families
Secretary of State John Thurston invites the public to the 81st anniversary of the Capitol Lighting ceremony, honoring Arkansas Gold Star Families on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Arkansas State Capitol front steps in Little Rock.
Pick up Angel Tree wishes at these locations in Saline County
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program is going on now. Angels (children’s names) and their wishes are available to pick off the Angel Trees at these locations: Bryant Walmart Benton Walmart Bryant Library Benton Library Benton Big Lots Bring toys (unwrapped) by December 11th to the Salvation Army office in Bryant at 22000 I-30 (Luigi’s […]
Free showing of “Elf” in downtown Benton Dec 14th
The public is invited for a holiday classic movie on Saturday, December 14th from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Benton in the parking lot next to Cleo’s Furniture on Main Street (see map below). Come see Will Ferrell in the movie Elf. This is part of a free movie series. There will also be free hot […]
Christmas Village in Bryant to have nightly performances Dec 1-6
Bryant First United Methodist Church will host Christmas Village, a Christmas festival from 5-8 p.m. December 1st through 6th. This event sponsored by SAVVYkids. There will be nightly performances, serenading village carolers, Elfie’s selfie station, Christmas Windows, Mrs. Claus’ sweets and treats, Dasher’s Diner (food on the fly), decorated theme trees and more. Admission is […]
Haskell Christmas Parade set for Dec 5th; Entry deadline Nov 26th
The Haskell Christmas Parade is set for Thursday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. The parade is sponsored by the Arkansas Health Center, the City of Haskell, Harmony Grove Schools, and Harps Food Store. All parade entries will stage at the Harmony Grove High School parking lot. Lineup will begin at 4:45 pm. The parade route […]
Benton PD: Check the Sex Offender Map before trick-or-treating
As Halloween approaches, Benton Police Department wants you and your family to be in the know regarding the best safety protocol before, during and after trick-or-treating—and that includes knowing your surroundings and avoiding sex offender residences. “It’s not a topic people like to discuss, but it’s a necessary one,” said BNPD Chief Scotty Hodges, “especially […]