Eureka Happenings

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July 12-16
ESSA Session Seven: Right Brain/Left Brain with Peggy Kjelgaard; The Wisdom of the Hands with Doug Stowe; Shaman Doll Making with Valerie Damon. For more information call 479-253-5384

July 15
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

July 15 & 16
ESSA Session Seven (continued): Stained Glass/Mike Gibson. For more information call 479-253-5384

July 16-18
12th Annual Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival Mountain Bike Festival. Competitive and non-competitive cycling events. Cross country, downhill, short track, observed trials, bike parade, film fest and fun rides. Largest event of its kind in the central United States. Cash and prizes. Great fun for the whole family. For more information contact David Renko at 479-363-6146, drbike@cox.net or visit www.fattirefestival.com.

July 17th
Opera in the Ozarks 60th Anniversary performance in the Auditorium. For more information call 479.253.2586 or visit www.eurekasprings.org

July 19-23
ESSA Session Eight: Acrylic/Oil Painting with Jody Stephenson; Wood Working with T.J. Brown; Metal Memory Boxes with Mary Springer. For more information call 479-253-5384.

July 23-25
Reflections of St. Francis facilitated by John Michael Talbot. John Michael Talbot's new based on his new book by this title offers an accessible entrance into the Rule and Testment of St. Francis, sheds light on Francis as a saint, a founder, and a reformer, and provides unique observations as a source of inspiration for all states of life today. For more information call 479-253-7370 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org.

July 26-30
ESSA Session Nine: Watercolor with Richard Stephens; Hand-Built Clay Forms with Terry Russell; Beginning to Intermediate Enameling with L.J. Smole; Wood Turning with Kip Powers. For more information call 479-253-5384.

July 28-Aug 1
5th Annual Renagade Rally for Cruiser Scooters. For more information contact Jane at 316-708-4159 or willcutt1@msn.com.

August
August
FREE Music every Saturday from 1pm-5pm and every Sunday from 11am-3pm in Basin Spring Park

August 2-6
ESSA Session Ten: Bookmaking with Dolph Smith. For more information call 479-253-5384.

August 5-7
ESSA Session Ten: Advanced Basket Weaving with Leon Niehues. For more information call 479-253-5384.

August 6-8
Inner Hermit facilitated by John Michael Talbot. This retreat is based the new book being written by John Michael. "The World is My Cloister - the journey of the hermit within" describes the care and feeding of the solitary within each of us, known only to God -- An opportunity to change your life with guidance from a spiritual friend. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org.

August 6-7
16th Annual Yards & Yards of Yard Sales. Bargains all around town. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com

August 6-7
Summer Diversity Weekend. For more information visit www.diversitypride.com or call 479-253-2555.

August 13-15
The Gospel of Amazement facilitated by Michael Card. This retreat is based upon Michael Card's study of Hesed, the defining characteristic of God, in the Old Testment: 'Radical Reversal' is rooted in hesed and central to Luke's presentation of the gospel. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org.

August 14
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679.

August 13-15
2010 Luke, the Gospel of Amazement Retreat with Michael Card. This retreat is based upon Michael Card's study of Hesed, the defining characteristic of God, in the Old Testment: 'Radical Reversal' is rooted in hesed and central to Luke's presentation of the gospel. For more information call 479-253-7370 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org

August 19
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

August 19-22
8th Annual Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival. Local, regional and national talent performing bluegrass all around town. Festival includes workshops, band contest and a lot of pickin'. For more information, call 479.253.2586, visit www.eurekasprings.org or email cityaud@eurekasprings.org

August 21
2nd Annual "Taste of the Inns". Visit 12 different Bed and Breakfasts on a self-guided tour. Each will be offering scrumptious appetizers and special versions of a non-alcoholic drink. Get a peek at the inns and enter yourself in seven giveaways to win gift certificates to local gift shops, restaurants and overnight stays at the inns. For more information visit http://www.allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-taste-of-the-inns.htm

August 21
Colgate Country Showdown National Talent Contest at 2:00 p.m. at the Pine Mountain Theater

August 27-29 17th Annual VW Weekend at the Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call Dave Heilmann at 479-253-9768 or visit www.nwavwa.com.

August 28-Sept 4
Carroll County Fair at the Carroll County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 21 N. Berryville, AR. For more information contact Becky Harp at 870-438-7255.

September
September
FREE Music every Saturday from 1pm-5pm and every Sunday from 11am-3pm in Basin Spring Park

September 1
FREE Banjo Rally at Bear Mountain Log Cabins. Bring your own banjo and join in the fun, or just come and listen. For more information call 800-805-8005 or 479-253-6185.

September 10 & 11
40th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival. Hundreds of vintage classics compete for prizes and trophies. Includes show with parade. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com

September 10-12
ESSA Fall Session: Block Printing with Jack Miller; Silk Dying with Valerie Doran Bashaw; Wood Turning with Greg Thomas. For more information call 479-253-5384.

September 11
ESSA Youth One Day Session For Ages 7-10: Animal Drawing with Natalia Cole and Whittling/Doug Stowe. For more information call 479-253-5384.

September 11
The 1922 Bank Robbery Re-enactment after the antique car parade; the first time an automobile was used as getaway vehicle in a bank robbery.

September 10-12
Wood Carvers Jamboree. Show hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday at Pine Mountain Village. For more info call Bill at 918-251-8734.

September 11
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City's art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly "Celebration of the Art of Eureka" 6pm to 8pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679

September 15-18
Scooting the Ozarks will be at the Travelers Inn. Self-guided & guided rides. Poker Run, Vendors & more. This event is open to all Scooter riders, from Mopeds to Maxi's. For more information call 715-574-7099 or visit http://scoottheozarks.proboards.com/index.cgi?

September 16
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.

September 16-18
ESSA Fall Session: Basic Chair Slipcovering with Mary Tait; Beading with Eleanor Lux. For more information call 479-253-5384.

September 17 & 18
Womens Conference. For more information call 870-654-7405 or visit www.rachelloveministries.com

September 17-19
Citywide Sidewalk Sale. Bargains all over town and special prizes just for shopping! info@eurekaspringsdowntown.com

September 19-25
Plein Air Painting Festival. Eureka Springs is a natural venue for plein air painting and instruction. Join us for the first ever Plein Air Festival in beautiful Eureka Springs. For more information contact Steve Schmidt at 479-981-0573 or visit http://www.eurekaspringsartists.com

September 24-26
5th Annual ADVENTURE INTO ART Eureka Springs Artists Studio Tour. Artists Studios open to the public. This is a free self-guided tour. For tour maps & artist info visit our web site www.eurekaspringsstudiotour.com.

September 30-October 3
20th Annual Corvette Weekend. For more information call 417-862-7232 or visit www.eurekaspringscorvette.org

September 30-October 2
ESSA Fall Session: Felt Hat Making with Natalia Cole; Face painting with Valerie Damon. For more information call 479-253-5384.

September 30 & October 1
ESSA Fall Session: Glass Lampworking with Debbie Gwaltney. For more information call 479-253-5384.