Beta Alpha Sorority
Beta Alpha is planning a Membership Social (Rush) and Valentine’s Bingo from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Camp’s Auction Barn just east of Pea Ridge, on Arkansas Highway 72.
The social is open to everyone in the community who would like to learn more about ESA and Beta Alpha, and to those interested in joining. There will be food and refreshments for purchase to help support the scholarship fund for high school seniors and the general fund. Bingo will be held at the same time and each game is 50 cents, with prizes for each round.
The club is actively seeking new members and those who want to help Pea Ridge, the surrounding community and beyond. During the event, each active member of Beta Alpha will do a short presentation of what brought them to join and the highlights of what Beta Alpha does, in and around the community, and also what ESA does around the world.
For information, call Dorothy Williams at 359-3300 or Karen Kitterman at 236-4849.
New Meadowbrook Club of Garfield
Members of the NewMeadowbrook Home Extension Club of Garfield met on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the First Baptist Church, Garfield.
The meeting was called to order by vice president, Karen Launderville, and members answered roll call by stating their favorite soup.
Devotions were given by Roxie Geddie with a reading from Comfort and Grace, and Revelations: l-9, “That faith helps to turn trials into triumph.” She gave the history of Esther, and of her continuing patience.
Minutes of the past meeting were read and the treasurer’s report given, followed by discussion of all upcoming events with community and school projects. Members will also continue to support God’s Pantry by bringing donations for that agency to each meeting.
The club will have a workday at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the First Baptist Church.
Benton County Democrats
Benton County Democrats will meet at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 23, at the Elks Lodge, Promenade Blvd (formerly S. 40th St.) Rogers.
The Honorable Tom J. Keith, retired Senior Circuit Court judge, is the guest speaker.
In view of the judicial elections in May, Judge Keith will talk about How the Judicial System Works with information about division of cases, the organization of the courts and how judges get cases to decide.
Judge Keith was Benton County’s first public defender, then served as Rogers Municipal judge, Benton County Circuit judge and Senior Circuit judge.
At present he may serve as a replacement judge when there are conflicts with local judges serving.
Catered lunch is available for $12; reservation must be made by Jan. 20. For information or to make reservations, call 876-5843.
Community, Pages 5 on 01/18/2012