CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2008

NOTES OF INTEREST:


-Tomorrow! Friday Sept 12: Benefit BBQ lunch for RONNIE HENDERSON at Hart's Grocery Store from 11am until 6:00 pm. Special account has been set up at Community First Bank for donations. At 7:00 pm, the Ozark Mountain Hoedown will offer free admission to the show. Donations will be gladly accepted and turned over to the Henderson family.


-"CitiScapes" magazine "Best of Northwest Arkansas" edition is underway. Go to www.bestofnwar.com and blast them with Eureka Springs' best of everything!


-From City Hall:

The Downtown Network Promo Committee and Merchants Alliance are working with the CAPC on a Christmas brochure. We would like to have a section listing the retail and restaurants who promise to be open. The consensus of uniform hours was:

Open 10 til 8 Thursday - Saturday November 20 til December 13

City Council is hopefully going to consider free parking downtown Monday - Thursday.

If you wish to commit to these hours, please email me asap so you can be on the list.

We will have a business to business website live in a week or two. It will have pages for news and a networking forum and calendar plus some ways to reach the conventions/meetings market coming to ES. I'll let you know when it is up. Thanks! Glenna Booth


-From the Arkansas Hospitality Association via the Chamber office:
FEMA to Pay for Some Lodging

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has announced that FEMA Will Cover Lodging Costs of Hurricane Evacuees.

It is estimated that there are nearly 1.9 million evacuees from Gustav, and countless others who will be affected by the upcoming storms. So far, almost 5,000 evacuees have filed for lodging rooms in the southeastern U.S.
Here is what your hotel must do to receive these funds:

1.

Set up an account for your property via Corporate Lodging Consultants (CLC), FEMA's pay agent, online at https://www2.corplodging.com/ELA/
2.

As you set up your account, it's recommended you call CLC for assistance to walk through the process at (866) 545-9865
3.

Please note your registration online will NOT be complete until you receive your password via email. Once you receive this password, you must log back in to complete the registration process; CLC's normal operating hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CST), Monday - Friday. While they are coordinating additional staff during off-hours, these hours are the best to call to receive assistance
4.

Note the requirements of the evacuees below, and be sure to obtain a copy of the guest's photo ID, Social Security card (or last four digits of their SSN), and their FEMA registration.

Here is what your lodging guest must do:

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Evacuees must register with FEMA via www.fema.gov or (800) 621-3362, and complete a disaster assistance application form;
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Evacuees must present a FEMA registration number to lodging establishment upon check-in.



-Bone Appetite participants: Watch for the big, red bone in the windows of restaurants donating part of their proceeds to the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter. Please call 253-9115 if your restaurant would like to join in…

Mud Street Café-1st Tuesday of every month.

New Delhi Café-Every Thursday from 3:00 until closing.

302 Restaurant in Berryville-Every third Monday of the month, breakfast and lunch.

Pizza Bar-Every Wednesday open till' close.

- Commemorate your best friend(s) - Is your dog, kitty, hamster,
snake... included in the Good Shepherd Humane Society's 2009 pet
calendar? If you procrastinated, you're in luck - the deadline has
been extended to end September 30. Your pets' photos can appear on
the date of your choosing (subject to availability) for a $25
donation to GSHS. Pet of the month is only $200. What a keepsake
these calendars will be. Email photos to bill.king@att.net and send
money, pet name and requested date to GSHS Calendar, PO BOx 185,
Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Call 479-253-9115 for more info. Calendars
will be available for sale in late October. Support your local animal
shelter.

-Auditions for Eureka Theatre Company's presentation of "Spoon River Anthology"

will be held at Gavioli Chapel on Sept 15 & 16. Call 253-7995 for additional information.


-Every Monday at 5:30 pm: Bellyogachi classes at Fire Om Earth Studios. 363-9402.

Also on Wednesday at 9:30 am. Fall classes begin on Sept 15.



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



-Every Monday at 7:00 pm: 8-ball pool tournament in the billiards room atop the Basin Park Hotel.



-Monday and Thursday beginning at 6:00 pm, Yoga with Jack in The Space, across the street from the post office. There is also a gentle yoga class at the Berryville Community Center on Wednesday at 10:00 am. For additional info call 870-480-9148



-Every Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 am-12:00 pm Eureka Springs Farmers Market at the former Eureka Screams Theatre on Hwy 23 South.



-Every Wednesday 4-9:00 pm, All You Can Eat Catfish at the Rowdy Beaver.



-Every Wednesday at 8:00 pm: Poker tournament in the billiards room atop the Basin Park Hotel.



-Every Thursday (all day) Local's day at the Pizza Bar.



-Every Thursday is Local's Night at the Grand Taverne in the Grand Central Hotel and Rick's Firehouse Pub on Main Street across from the courthouse.


THURSDAY:


-Workshops at the Writer's Colony at Dairy Hollow continue. Call 253-7444 for information.

-Noon: Catherine Reed performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.

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

-6:00 pm: Multi-user karaoke at Ollie's.

-6:00 pm: Open jam at the New Delhi Café.

-6:00 pm: "James" performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.

-7:00 pm: Acoustic music jam at the Eureka Music Park on hwy 23 south.

-Karaoke at Jack's Place.


FRIDAY:


-Workshops continue at the Writer's Colony.

-Fall workshops begins at the Eureka Springs School of the Arts. Call 253-5384 for information.

-Flute Discovery Retreat with John Two-Hawks begins. Call 866-444-0940 for information.

-Noon and 6:00 pm: The Hogscalders perform on the balcony of the Basin Park Hotel.

-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.

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

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

-6:00 pm: "Going for the Green" auction begins at BW Inn of the Ozarks. A Eureka Springs Rotary Club event to raise funds for the refurbishing of the East Mountain Overlook.

-6:30 pm: Mountain Sprout performs at the New Delhi Café.

-Free Jukebox at the Rowdy Beaver.

-8:00 pm: Crosstown Richard performs in Dr. Baker's Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.

-8:00 pm: The Pope County Bootleggers perform in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.

-8:00 pm: Live music at Eureka Live.

-Tiffany Christopher performs at Chelsea's Pub and Café.

-9:00 pm: Watts It 2 Ya performs at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-Fatz 59 performs at Jack's Place.

-Karaoke at Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon and Henri's.


SATURDAY:


-Workshops continue at Eureka Springs School of the Arts, the Writer's Colony and with John Two-Hawks.

-Noon and 6:00 pm: Catherine Reed performs on the balcony at the Basin Park Hotel.

-Noon: Free music in Basin Spring Park begins. Today's performers include; Umzimba, Mountain Sprout, Pope County Bootleggers, Hogscalders and Cletus Got Shot.

-2:00 pm: Jeff Lee performs at the Art Colony on North Main Street.

-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.

-3:00 pm: The Grape Crush Festival begins at Keels Creek Winery & Art Gallery. Call 253-9463 for information.

-6:00 pm: 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll begins.

-6:30 pm: Medicine Man performs at the New Delhi Café.

-7:30 pm: "American Style" magazine's Top 25 Arts Destinations award will be presented to the City of Eureka Springs by the Eureka Springs Gallery Association at Zarks Gallery at 67 Spring Street.

-8:00 pm: Live music at Eureka Live.

-8:00 pm: The Pope County Bootleggers perform in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.

-8:00 pm: Eric Miller performs in Dr. Baker's Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.

-The Silverados perform at the Rowdy Beaver.

-Fatz 59 performs at Jack's Place.

-9:00 pm: Cletus Got Shot performs at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-Karaoke at Henri's and Shawbee's.


SUNDAY:


-Workshops continue with John Two-Hawks, at the Writer's Colony and at Eureka Springs School of the Arts.

-11:00 am: Brunch available at Local Flavor 253-9522, Myrtie Mae's 253-9768, Café Soleil 253-2345, Crystal Dining Room 253-9766, Forest Hill 253-2422, Mud Street Café 253-6732, The Gazebo 253-9551, the Rowdy Beaver 253-8544.

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

-Noon: Eric Miller performs on the balcony of the Basin Park Hotel.

-Noon: Live music begins in Basin Spring Park. Today's entertainment provided by; Jimmy Wells, Jones Van Jones, Awesome Possums and Jeff Lee.

-Noon: Biker Appreciation Day begins at Shawbee's Big Dawg Saloon.

-1:00 pm: Paw-Pourri Picnic begins at Van Pelt Stadium. A benefit for the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter, this event had to be rescheduled because of rain. Please plan to attend…and bring your dogs and kids!!

-2:00 pm: Free skating at ESkate on Passion Play Road. Call 253-8987 for information.

-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.

-5:30 pm: Elephant Revival Concept performs at the New Delhi Café.

-7:00 pm: One Night Stand performs during "Circle on the Square," on the square at Berryville.


MONDAY:


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

-6:00 pm: "You and Your Dog" 2nd of 5 dog training classes. Call Main Stage at 253-8060 for information.

-Crab leg special at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-Ladies night at Chelsea's Pub and Café.

-Game night at Rick's Firehouse Pub.

-8:00 pm: Women's Full Moon Drumming Class at Fire Om Earth Studio. Please call 363-9402 for information.


TUESDAY:


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

-Open mic at Chelsea's Pub and Café.


WEDNESDAY:


-"Scooting in the Ozarks" scooter rally begins today. Host lodging properties are the 1876 Inn and the Kettle Campground. Pre-register at www.scootingtheozarks.com

-The VROC motorcycle rally begins today. For info, go to www.vroc-reunion.com

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

-"Meet the Locals" at Eureka Live.


LOOKING AHEAD:


-Sept 19: Dance in the Park After Dark.

-Sept 20: Project Save Our Children Poker Run.

-Sept 22: Author's Reading and Discussion at the Writer's Colony.

-Sept 25: 3rd Annual Eureka Springs Studio Tour begins.

-Sept 25: Bikes, Blues and BBQ begins in Fayetteville.

-Sept 26: Cherokee Red Star Dance at Blue Spring Heritage Center.

-Oct 1: Chant Improv Vocalization workshop at Fire Om Earth.

-Oct 2: Corvette Weekend begins.

-Oct 3: Coalessence Festival begins at Lake Leatherwood.

-Oct 3-4: Culinary class with Karen Gros.

-Oct 5: House concert at Fire Om Earth.

-Oct 9: Ozark Writer's Conference begins.