Golf Benefit

The Pea Ridge Fraternal Order of Police is hosting a benefit golf tournament (four-man scramble) for Friday, April 21, at Big Sugar Golf Course.

Mulligen (2) and Tee Blaster packages are available for $20 per golfer. All packages include range balls, lunch and beverages and a gift bag. Entry fee is $300.

Funds raised will be used throughout 2017 to support lodge activities.

Sponsorship levels are:

Product sponsor: gifts to be distributed (i.e. gift bags, silent auction) and media recognition;

$350 for silver: hole sponsorship and media recognition;

$500 for gold: team entry, hole sponsorship, media recognition;

$1,000 for corporate: team entry, hole sponsorship, special recognition and post event lunch banner; and

$3,000 for platinum: two-team entry, keynote sponsor, hole sponsorship, special recognition and post event lunch banner.

For sponsorship and team registration information, contact Mike Lisenbee, 283-6580; Todd Cornwell, 202-2898; or Matt Fry, 785-632-1430; or email [email protected].

Safety first

"Accidents hurt, safety doesn't" -- a safety event sponsored by the Pea Ridge Optimist Club -- is slated for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in the Pea Ridge Middle School cafeteria, according to president John Lasater.

Speakers at the event include Alan Bland, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, boat and water safety; B.J. Heilman, Ozark Mountain Trading Co., recreational kayaking and safety tips; and Sallyann Brown, fly fishing expert, basic techniques for tying all types of flies. The event is free to the public.

Community on 04/12/2017