Briefs

American Legion Benefit Dinner

Pineville/Jane American Legion Post 392 will be having the third Friday benefit dinner on Aug. 18. The dinner will be prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary and will feature chicken and noodles, potatoes, vegetables, salad, rolls, dessert, and drinks. Serving will start at 4:30 p.m. A donation of $7 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under is requested. Everyone is welcome, and carry-outs are available. The Legion building is located on Jessie James Road next to the Cornerstone Bank in Pineville, Mo.

Pam's Place

There will be a music show this Saturday night, Aug. 19, at Pam's Place, located at 2097 Marla Lane in Seneca, Mo. Guest band this week will be "White River Junction" from Arkansas. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. Family friendly venue; everyone is welcome.

Republican Club Meeting

The August meeting of the McDonald County Republican Club will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Pineville Community Center. Jonathan Russell, a member of the Neosho School Board, will provide an update on Goodman schools that were destroyed in the Goodman tornado. Bunker Hill Quilt Club will be hosting the meal. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet like ill-minded individuals and your local officeholders. You do not have to be a member to attend.

Mill Creek Baptist Church

Mill Creek Baptist Church of Noel will host it's annual Homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 20. Special music guest will be "Spring Street," a bluegrass band from northeast Oklahoma. The morning service will begin at 11 a.m. followed by fellowship lunch and more music in the afternoon.

Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista

The community is invited to worship at a traditional worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27. Christian Education classes for all ages meet at 8:30 a.m. A nursery attendant is available. We always welcome new friends.

Dinner Church will gather at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, in Fellowship Hall. An informal worship service will be followed by a salad-bar supper. Men's Fellowship will sponsor a Blood Drive from 10 to 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, in Fellowship Hall. Please sign-up in the connector hallway. Walk-ins from the community are also welcome.

The Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista is located at 1880 Forest Hills Blvd. Recent sermons can be heard on the church website, www.pcbv.org or Like us on Facebook. Check our website Calendar for other scheduled activities. Contact the church office at 479-855-2390 with any questions about our activities or to speak with a pastor.