Union Artillery demonstrations

Learn the role artillery played in the Battle of Pea Ridge. The park will blank fire a reproduction Model 1841 6-pound gun behind the park visitor center. Programs are at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Programs last approximately 20 minutes and are subject to weather.

Demonstration dates include: Saturday, Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and 21.

Music at firehouse slated

GARFIELD -- Music at the Firehouse with The Black Oak Band will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 in the NEBCO Community Center, U.S. Hwy. 62 and South Wimpy Jones Road, Garfield. There is plenty of free parking, room to dance, and no cover or admission. Donations are appreciated with 100 percent going to NEBCO Fire-EMS. To stay current with all NEBCO Fire-EMS news and events, go to www.nebcofireems.org or like us on Facebook.

Avoca Fire Dept. hosts chicken dinner

AVOCA -- The annual chicken dinner is set for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in Avoca City Park. There will be one free dinner per person and donations will be accepted.