CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEBRUARY 14-20, 2008

Notes of Interest:

-The Cottage Inn reopens for the season serving dinner Thursday-Sunday beginning Thursday February 28.

-THE Auditorium will make rack card space available in its office for businesses interested in displaying their information. Call 253-7788.

-The 4th Annual Carving in the Ozarks chainsaw carving festival is accepting applications from charities and organizations for funding. Applications can be picked up at Sleepy's Log Furniture. Call 244-5010 for additional information.

-Caribe Restaurant is open under new management. Lunch and dinner, carry out available. 253-8102.

-Ermilio's will be serving Thursday, Friday and Saturday before closing for winter break. They will reopen on Friday March 21. 253-8806.

-St. Patrick's Day Parade entry forms are available online at www.parade.ureeka.org This year's parade will roll on Saturday March 15th at 2:00 pm. Call 981-9551 for additional information.

-Public tours will be offered at Castle Rogue's Manor. For reservations and additional info, visit www.castleroguesmanor.com or call 253-4060.

-Please remind visitors and guests that Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge winter hours are 9am – 5pm Daily Habitat Tours hourly from 11 until 3. 4:00 feeding time is also available for the public. 253-5841.

-EVERY SUNDAY 5:00 pm: Open Door community dinner in the undercroft at Saint James Church on Prospect St. No preachin' just a good, hot meal. All are welcome. Free or donation.

-Every Monday at 6:30 pm: Metaphysical Society of Arkansas meets at 68 W. Mountain St.

-Every Wednesday at 9:30 am, Bellyogachi classes at Fire Om Earth Studios. Also on Monday beginning at 5:00 pm. 363-9402.

-Every Thursday is Local's Appreciation Night at the Grand Taverne in the Grand Central Hotel.

-Monday and Thursday beginning at 6:00 pm, Yoga with Jack in The Space, across the street from the post office. Also Monday at 3:00 pm at Holiday Island. Please call 870-480-9148 for additional information.

THURSDAY:

-2:00-6:00 pm: Open House at the Rosalie Tour Home. New owners Lori and Charles "Rags" Ragsdell invite you to stop by and say hello and see what they've done to the house.

-Special events for Valentine's Day:

-"Hearts of Fire" Prom night at Chelsea's. Candlelight dinner in the café, dancing to the 80's. Reservations requested. 253-8231.

-Valentine Special for Couples at Eureka Live. 253-7020.

-Special menu for lover's at Katherine's Café Amore. Reservations. 253-7192.

-Special dinner for two at The Rowdy Beaver. Reservations. 253-8544.

-Simply Elegant Valentine at Keels Creek Gallery and Winery. Reservations. 253-9463.

-Special Valentine Menu at Gaskins Cabin. Reservations. 253-5466.

-Chocolate specials at Sparky's Roadhouse Café.

-Special menu at Café Soleil. Reservations. 253-2345.

-Valentine Special Fajitas for Two at Café Santa Fe. 253-9617.

(These are the businesses that have provided their information to us.)

-5:30 pm: The Crescent Trio performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.

-7:00 pm: Jerry Runnersmith performs in the tavern at the Rowdy Beaver.

-8:00 pm: Opal Fly and ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Melissa Carper perform in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.

-Karaoke at Jack's Place.

-Ladies night at Shawbee's.

FRIDAY:

-Valentine Diversity Weekend begins today.

-5:30 pm: The Crescent Trio performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.

-6:00 pm: Arkansas Red performs at the Grand Central Hotel.

-6:30 pm: Opal Fly, Warren Byrom and Ron Sumner perform at the New Delhi Café.

-7:00 pm: DJ and karaoke at the Rowdy Beaver.

-7:00 pm: Secret Season Cinema in the Annex, next door to the Library. Tonight's film is "Dreams of Dust." Call 253-8754 for information.

-8:00 pm: Luna Tart performs in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.

-Valentine's dance at Eureka Live.

-The Matt Smith Trio performs at Chelsea's Pub and Café.

-Karaoke at Shawbee's, Henri's and Jack's Place.

-Country music at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

SATURDAY:

-Valentine Diversity Weekend continues.

-9:00 am: 4th Annual Chocolate Lover's Festival in the Convention Center at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Sponsored by and benefiting Clear Spring School.

-5:30 pm: The Crescent Trio performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.

-6:30 pm: Austin Duo performs at the New Delhi Café.

-7:30 pm: Runnin' on Empty performs at the Rowdy Beaver. $5.00 cover.

-8:00 pm: John de la Hoya performs at Michael's Center Street Pub.

-8:00 pm: Luna Tart performs in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.

-Karaoke at Jack's Place, Henri's and Shawbee's.

-Rachel Fields performs at Chelsea's Pub and Café.

-Hunkr' Down at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-Valentine's dance at Eureka Live.

SUNDAY:

-Valentine Diversity Weekend continues.

-10:00 am: Brunch offered at Local Flavor 253-9522, Myrtie Mae's 253-9768, Café Soleil 253-2345, Crystal Dining Room 253-9766.

-11:00 am: Catherine Reed performs in the Crystal Dining Room.

-11:15: Seating begins for special Valentine's Brunch at Forest Hill Restaurant. Reservations encouraged 253-2422.

-6:00 pm: Greg Klyma and Tom Bianca perform at Chelsea's Pub and Café.

MONDAY:

-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill and the Rowdy Beaver.

-5:30 pm: The Crescent Trio performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.

-Ladies night at Chelsea's Pub and Café.

-9:00 pm: Free pool at Shawbee's.

TUESDAY:

-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver and the Lumberyard.

-Guys Night Out at Shawbee's.

-Local's Night in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.

-Open Mic at Chelsea's Pub and Pizza Café.

WEDNESDAY:

-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver.

-6:30 pm: Open Jam at the New Delhi Café.

-Guitar Hero game night at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

LOOKING AHEAD:

-Feb 21: POETluck at the Writer's Colony at Dairy Hollow. 253-7444.

-Feb 22: 2nd Annual Romancing the Springs Wedding Show.

-Feb 29-Mar 1: Chris Duarte Group performs at the Tiki Torch Club.

-Mar 2: Cottage Inn Wine Dinner.

-Mar 7: Pine Mountain Jamboree and Ozark Mountain Hoedown opening night for 2008 season.

-Mar 7-9: Little Portion Retreat.

-Mar 8: Victorian Classic.

-Mar 8: Super Soup.

-Mar 9: Beer can collectors show.

-Mar 14-15: Married Couples Retreat.

-Mar 14-16: Spring Antiques Show and Sale.

-Mar 15: St. Patrick's Day Parade