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The 9th Annual Summertime in the Ozarks, an Al-Anon conference with AA participation, will be held Aug.19-21 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Conference Center at 207 W. Van Buren in Eureka Springs.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Lunch is served at noon each weekday. The suggested donation for ages 60 and up is $4. There is a $6 charge for those under 60 and all carryout meals. Breakfast is served Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

The public is invited to attend a discussion in Berryville later this month about building a movement on behalf of Arkansas’ children. The Carroll County Community Foundation and Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families will host a roundtable discussion from 5:30 p.m.

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The Flint Street Food Pantry in Eureka Springs is in need of specific items. According to Flint Street director Kathy Barnes, the pantry needs canned tuna, snacks, deodorant, toothpaste, canned soup, razors and shampoo.

Amy Grant, who has earned several accolades throughout the course of her decorated career as a recording artist, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Istredd. Istredd represents the dozens of kittens currently available for adoption or pre-adoption. Kitten season was strong this year and we have cute little fuzz buckets crawling out of our ears. Istredd, and their siblings, can be met at our adoption center on Highway 62, open daily from noon until 5 p.m. Submitted photo

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Lunch is served at noon each weekday. The suggested donation for ages 60 and up is $4. There is a $6 charge for those under 60 and all carryout meals. Menus are subject to change.

LITTLE ROCK — While the Natural State offers plenty of opportunities for fun in the sun, it’s important to practice sun safety by using sunscreen, avoiding prolonged sun exposure and wearing protective clothing.

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and their offspring. Throughout the spring and summer, it is not uncommon to come across unattended baby wild animals.