AREA EVENTS: Train ride scheduled

— The Seligman spring train ride is at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, May 12, and return at approximately 6:30 p.m.

The Arkansas and Missouri excursion train goes from Seligman, Mo., to Van Buren, Ark. It is an all day trip. It will be “Spring Arts and Craft days” in Van Buren.

Prices for the ride are: $80, adult, first class car;

$72, senior 65 or older; $35, children 4 to 12 years old;

under 4 is free on all cars;

$80, dome top seating (no discount); $80, lower dome and caboose; $60 adult and$54 senior, vintage cars.

Snacks are the same on all cars - two free going and coming back. Each passenger will receive a free picture. Each car has a restroom.

See the beautiful Boston Mountains, go though Winslow tunnel, cross rivers, cross three high trestles, shop beautiful Van Buren.

For information and to make reservations call 417-662-3612 or 417-662-3450.

Seligman Chamber of Commerce auction slated

SELIGMAN, Mo. - Seligman Chamber of Commerce will have an auction at 5:30p.m. Friday, April 13, at the Chamber Event building on Missouri Highway 37, north of Seligman. Doors will open at 4 p.m.

There are numerous items to be sold. This is a fund raiser for the remodeling of the building. There will be a food concession. Auctioneer will be Benny Vigil.

For information call 417-662-3612 or 479-531-8255.

County Democrats schedule meeting

ROGERS - The regular monthly meeting of The Benton County Democratic Central Committee is at 6 p.m. Monday, April 16, atthe Rogers Public Library.

Contact Vivian Michaels at 876-2207 for information.

Pot luck supper set

SELIGMAN, Mo. - Seligman Senior Center pot luck supper will be at 6 p.m. Friday, April 27. Entertainment will be provided by Ozark Mountain Bluegrass.

For information, call Jo Ann Corn at 417-662-3749.

Community, Pages 5 on 04/11/2012