LARGE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED FIRST ANNUAL “STORY FEST”

During the first three and one half years that I have lived in Fairfield Bay (I’m Stas’), I’ve heard over and over, “What we need here is an event, you know, something that will draw people to Fairfield Bay.” Well, now there is just such an event planned!

The Community Club, the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fairfield Bay are sponsoring the First Fairfield Bay Story Fest featuring four of America’s best storytellers on April 24, 2010. Each of the four storytellers will also be performing twice at one of our four local schools on Friday, April 23rd.

Yes, I know, I know. So many people think stories are just for children. Not True! Stories are for everyone. And there are storytelling festivals throughout the country that draw as many as twelve thousand people. This storytelling event can be a way to introduce people to Fairfield Bay, and the many reasons so many of us love it here. Of course, a new festival won’t draw as many attendees as an established event, but it is a way to start. The way to build an event is to support it, help to make it as good as it can be by attending the Story Fest, being a volunteer, and maybe even renting a vendor booth space.

The four tellers will be Connie Regan-Blake, Elizabeth Ellis, Jon Spelman, and Jim May.
Connie Regan-Blake is one of America’s most celebrated storytellers. She has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people around the globe with her powerful performances and workshops. Entertaining audiences in 47 states and 16 countries, she brings the wisdom, humor and drama of stories to main stage concert halls, libraries and into the corporate world.

Elizabeth Ellis is a versatile and riveting teller of Appalachian and Texas tales and stories of heroic American women, though her personal stories are arguable her best. She has captivated over 250,000 children and countless adults at schools, universities and festivals in her 25-year career as a storyteller.

Jon Spelman, a professional storyteller since 1980, performs almost anywhere: including theatres, schools, art centers, living rooms, board rooms, museums and libraries. This is Jon’s second visit to Fairfield Bay. Jon entertained students at Shirley and Westside Elementary schools in 2008, and was the featured entertainer at the third annual Stas’ Productions Halloween Costume Party.

Jim May’s stories have taken him across the United States and Europe. He has told stories at schools, corporations, professional groups, and festivals across the land. Jim is a storyteller who speaks in the natural, matter-of-fact style of the fathers, horse traders, and small-town raconteurs who populated rural McHenry County, Illinois where his family has lived since the 1840’s.
Additional information about each one of these storytellers is easily available on the internet. Just Google their names!

The First Fairfield Bay Story Fest will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for the entire day is $12 for adults 16 and over; $5 for children 10 to 15; $1 for children under 10! For more information and details, call Robbie Ingle at the Chamber of Commerce, 501-884-3324 or Stas’ Ziolkowski at 501-253-4656. Advance tickets may be purchased with a credit card by calling Stacy Goff at 501-884-6010

Fairfield Bay Cost of Living Comparison

Sperling’s Best Places recently posted some very useful information about Fairfield Bay on their website, you can see their data by clicking on the links below.  As of 2009, Fairfield Bay’s population is 2,488 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.40 percent. The median home cost in Fairfield Bay is $87,980. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.00 percent. Compared to the rest of the country, Fairfield Bay’s cost of living is 27.76% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Hotel Construction Approved

The election results per member vote:  Yes – 2277; No – 805.

Civil War Sesquicentennial

From the Department of Arkansas Heritage:

“Arkansas will commenmorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War between 2011 and 2015, and the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is beginning to work with communities and counties around the state to encourage and support local observances.  ” . . .”To learn more about the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and opportunities to commemorate local events, visit the commission website at http://www.arkansascivilwar150.com and see its video.” . . . .

Tommy Dupress, ACWSC Chairman

Check Out Flu Vaccine Locations

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Locate your county to find dates, locations, and type vaccine.

Fall Fest and Car Show Deemed a Success

By: Robbie Ingle Chamber Director  By all accounts, the 2009 Fall Fest in the Bay was considered a success, judging by the number of people in the Lakewood Mall on Saturday, October 10.  The car show entrants, soup cook-off contestants, and various vendors filled the parking lots and drew a crowd. Ten cooks entered their soup recipes in the 2nd Annual Soup Cook-Off.  Cash prizes were awarded to first place winner Kim Warring, and second place Ryan Clellan.  The Indian Hills Country Club hosted an Oktoberfest Dinner and Dance featuring a German type buffet meal and the “Feather River Band” returned.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW WINNERS   Tuesday, October 20, 2009             The winners in each category are as follows: BEST OF SHOW…determined by Jim Venable, owner of Windows Depot USA and sponsor the show, was be a 1957 Ford Convertible owned by Redgie Johnson of Mountain View.  PEOPLE’S CHOICE…determined by the car show participants was a 1934 Ford Streetrod, owned by Bob and Sandi Moore of Russellville.   Chosen by the Judges:   BEST MOPAR… 1938 Plymouth Streetrod owned by Hud Barnett, Edgemont. BEST GM…1966 Pontiac GTO owned by Van Johnson, Fairfield Bay. BEST FORD…1968 Shelby Mustang owned by Dickie Butler, Heber Springs. BEST PAINT…1959 Ford Galaxy owned by John Myers, Bee Branch.   The following owners took home first place trophies in their perspective categories: John Harmon, Bee Branch  – 1941 Packard 120              Jim Rudolph, Fairfield Bay  – 1957 Chevrolet Convertible Brad Broyles, Mountain View – 1969 Ford Mustang Jim Broyles, Mountain View – 1972 Ford Ranchero GT Larry Cousin, Benton – 1986 GMC Pickup Truck Chris and Glenna Layman, Greenbrier – 2007 Roush Mustang Chris and Glenna Layman, Greenbrier – 2009 Roush Mustang Tim Younger, Adkins – 1939 Ford Street Rod

Helipad Opening

The City of Fairfield Bay celebrated the opening of their helipad on August 21, 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall Coming Early This Year?

“Cooler temperatures earlier than usual have been creating very pleasant mornings around Greers Ferry Lake.  . . . ”
Statement from the Fairfield Bay News; photo by Dan Fuer, editor. 

 

Care Cap Connections in Need of Donations

 For three years, volunteers in four states have sewn 20,000 “care caps” as gifts to cancer patients. Had they been sold, the retail = $700,000.
We operated on small donations and pinched our pennies.  Now, we need help:  $7500 to replace sewing machines heavily worn by hundreds of hands and the bounce of thousands of miles.

Care Cap Connections is an IRS-approved charity 501(c)(3), registered in Arkansas as Volunteer America—1776.  Tax-deductible gifts can be sent to 103 Tanglewood Circle, Fairfield Bay AR 72088.

 We ship coast-to-coast to the American Cancer Society, Mayo Clinic, M.D. Anderson, St. Jude, Ronald McDonald Houses, UAMS, Baptist Health, St. Vincent Health, Universities: Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Washington, Ozark Health, Desoto Regional, Christus Health, Vanderbilt-Ingram, Veterans Administration and the United States Air Force Wilford Hall Medical Center.  Also, to individuals along life’s way, families and friends.

Ingram Phillips, Fairfield Bay News, September 9, 2009

 

A NITE AT THE RACES

The Rotary Club of Fairfield Bay is sponsoring A Nite At the Races full of fun, food, prizes,
and service to help eradicate polio.  All proceeds (after expenses) will be forwarded to
Rotary International to help achieve Rotary’s top goal of ending polio worldwide.
The event is being held at the Indian Hills Country Club starting at 6 pm.  The cost 
 is $25 per person with a light food and cash bar.

Prizes will be awarded as drawings from winning tickets, losing tickets, entry tickets, and purchase
of tickets with play money.

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