Briefs

Banner Church of the Nazarene VBS

VBS at Banner Church of the Nazarene will be held nightly from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, Aug. 8 through 12, at the church, located at 597 North Fork Road in Anderson. The theme is "Mystery Island." The VBS is open to ages four years through sixth grade. For more information, please call 417-364-7461.

Mill Creek Baptist Vacation Bible School

Mill Creek Baptist Church Vacation Bible School has been postponed from July 31 to Aug. 14. The Bible school will be from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. All children grades K-6 are invited to attend. The day will include storytime, games, music, crafts, food and a treasure hunt. The theme is "Destination Dig," uncovering the truth about Jesus Christ. Parents are also welcome to attend. Brother Mark Hall is pastor of Mill Creek Baptist Church, located 3 1/2 miles east of Noel, just off Highway 90.

McDonald County Senior Center in Noel

The McDonald County Senior Center in Noel is open and offers daily meals.

Safety and Health Program Event

The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will host a Safety and Health Program Management online training event from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and Thursday, Nov. 18. The session is free and topics include workplace analysis management leadership and employee involvement, hazard prevention and control, and safety and health training. Space is limited. Call 573-522-7233 (SAFE) or visit labor.mo.gov/onsite for more information.

McDonald County Business Expo and Health Fair

The annual expo will be held 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 11, at the McDonald County High School gym located at 10 Stampede Drive in Anderson. Save the date and stay tuned. For more information, please email [email protected]

NWA Women's Chorus

Women who love to sing, from Benton, Washington and McDonald counties are invited to join the NWA Women's Chorus. There are no tryouts or experience needed. Performances include classical, pop, folk and show tunes for local clubs, schools, care centers and veterans centers. Rehearsals are at 12:45 p.m. every Monday, at Bella Vista's St. Bernard's Church Hall in Bella Vista, with plenty of room to spread out and follow Arkansas State covid-19 guidelines. Call Elaine at 918-857-1675 or visit www.NWArkansasWomensChorus.com.

Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus

Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Monday in the fellowship hall of the Highland Christian Church, located at 1500 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista (enter at the north door). To attend, you must have had at least the first dose of the covid vaccination. Social distancing and mask-wearing are required. No previous experience or tryouts are required to join. The invite is for women of all ages and voice ranges to experience barbershop singing. For more information or to schedule the chorus for your entertainment, call Karen Frankenfeld, director, at 479 876 7204, or visit the website at www.perfectharmonybv.com.