Want to Learn to Play Golf?

October 26, 2011 by  
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Want to learn to play golf?  It’s the perfect time for golf lessons at Indian Hills Golf Course, where you can take individual private lessons and on-course playing lessons.  Make it even more fun, bring a buddy and learn together. Contact Brady Fennel, PGA, at 501-884-6018 to schedule your next lesson. All lessons are by appointment only. The weather is perfect for outdoor activities and Indian Hills Golf Course is a great place to golf. Enjoy the natural beauty and surroundings while you golf on this 18 hole course. Stop in at Indian Hills 19th Hole for refreshments and beverages. The 19th Hole is open Monday through Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.until 8:00 p.m.;  Friday, 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Wondering where to eat in Fairfield Bay?

October 21, 2011 by  
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Wondering where to eat in Fairfield Bay? One place that will become a favorite is Indian Hills Country Club. It’s beautiful setting and surroundings will enhance you to come in and dine.  Indian Hills would like to invite their neighbors, friends, family and visitors to enjoy the upcoming ‘Special Event Buffet’ . They are planning a great Fried Chicken buffet dinner for only $10.95.  Pizza night is coming up as well, with a 12″ pizza with toppings for only $9.95.  Come and visit in November for these great deals and dining experiences. Indian Hills is open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and 5 p.m. to 9  p.m. on Friday and Saturday. It’s a great place to get together with friends, have your favorite beverage and dine in a great atmosphere, where everyone is always welcome!

Fairfield Bay is an Artists Paradise!

October 20, 2011 by  
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Fairfield Bay is an artist paradise. This is a great place to be involved with other artists or take art lessons of your choosing.  The small community college, a division of Arkansas State University, offers classes that include art lessons that are very affordable. There are also artist who give private lessons and an art association, the North Central Arkansas Artist League, that offer art workshops and other events.

The North Central Arkansas Art League, NCAAL, is an active group of local artists promoting the arts in their community and surrounding area. Whether you can be a beginner or a professional artist, everyone is welcome. Current membership is over 35 members from the surrounding area who meet weekly. Be sure to visit the Bayside Gallery in the Greenwood Building, next to the fire department, during the Monday meetings, or visit the Bay Gallery in the mall to view some of the local artists talents. For more information about the NCAAL, contact President Lea Berry at 501-825-7084.

Be Sure to Visit Jack’s in Fairfield Bay!!

October 17, 2011 by  
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Cheerful smiles greet you when you enter Jack’s in Fairfield Bay! You can’t beat the friendliness and great service you will find there. Fresh coffee permeates the air and it feels like the neighborhood coffee shop but it’s more. A convenient place for locals and travelers alike. There’s a joke about places in the south were you can gas up, eat, and shop all in one place but that’s the beauty of convenience. Sit and have coffee with friends in the front or move to the back to dine in. The service is quick, the food is good, and the staff is great! At Jack’s you can order from a menu or daily special dishes are offered at affordable prices. Rena has worked at Jack’s for some time and she knows her regular customers by their names, and even visitors that have returned to Fairfield Bay. So you see, Jack’s is convenient and has that hometown feel! Jack expects the best for every customer.

Want to do some Fishing?

October 8, 2011 by  
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Want to do some fishing while you are in Fairfield Bay?

The Greers Ferry Chamber Bass Challenge is right here on Greers Ferry Lake and is scheduled for Saturday, October 15. The tournament will take place only 15 minutes away from Fairfield Bay at the Devil’s Fork Fishing Tournament Center, on Greers Ferry Lake.

Winners will receive 100% of the entry fees, with a prize for every five places. The first place winner is guaranteed $2,500; and a guaranteed Big Bass prize of $1,000. A huge bonus is the Tagged Fish Prize of $10,000. If one of the registered fishermen catches the Tagged Fish during the tournament, then the prize is theirs.

Entry fee for the tournament is $100 per boat. A late fee will be $20 for registering after 5 p.m. October 14.
For registeration forms and tournament rules call 501-825-7188 or go online at www.greersferry.org.

Indian Hills Golf Course, Since 1973

October 8, 2011 by  
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Indian Hills Golf Course has been one of the best golfing experiences since 1973. This 18-hole course will make you feel like a champion, with it’s championship layout, and golfing in one of the most beautiful places in the country. Visit www.indianhills.cc for more information about the course, tee times, and upcoming events at Indian Hills Country Club and Golf Course.

After a great game of golf stop in at the 19th Hole for your favorite beverage and something to eat. This relaxed atmosphere is a great place for golfers to tell stories about their day of golfing.

Who says retirement has to be boring?

October 8, 2011 by  
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Who says retirement has to be boring? Not the folks of Fairfield Bay! There are so many things to volunteer for, and do, there’s no time for boredom if one is interested in an active lifestyle after retirement. There is everything thing from planned gardening to community theater. There are groups and organizations for just about any interest anyone could have, and if there isn’t then it’s the perfect place to start a group for your special interest. The community is filled with talented artist’ who are willing to share their talents with others.

If you have an interest in continuing education or just want to learn something new for fun there is a small community college that is very affordable. Bored doesn’t fit into the vocabulary of many of the retirees in Fairfield Bay!

Goodwin & Daughters in Fairfield Bay!!

September 29, 2011 by  
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The aroma of coffee and cinnamon rolls are the first thing you notice when you walk into Goodwin & Daughters in Fairfield Bay. Homemade, hot from the oven, can’t you just smell them now. One Fairfield Bay resident, Pat Drannon, says they make the best cinnamon rolls on earth at Goodwin’s. She jokes about it by saying she would be happy to die on Goodwin’s parking lot with a cinnomon roll in her hand and a smile on her face. Now that must be a good cinnamon roll.

Goodwin’s is one of those places that has a little bit of everything. You can gas up, use a very clean restroom, pick up some soft drinks and snacks, have breakfast or lunch, and buy some wonderful baked goods. More often than  not, you don’t have to wait more than a couple of minutes, and there’s always a smiling face to greet you!

Fall is the perfect RV time at the Fairfield Bay Campground & Marina

September 27, 2011 by  
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Fall is the perfect RV time at the Fairfield Bay Campground & Marina. The weather is just about perfect in October. Cool evenings for sitting around a campfire and warm days for taking walks throughout the park. It’s a great place for peace and quiet, and for meeting other RV enthusiast. Plus in just a few minutes you can be at one of Fairfield Bay’s eating establishments, golf, and other amenities. Fairfield Bay Campgrounds feature 33 sites with 30 and 50 amp service, water, a dump station, fire rings, free firewood, 70 foot long parking areas with picnic tables, a pavilion, and fantastic views of the lake. For reservations call 501-884-6029.

Spare Time Bowling in Fairfield Bay!!

September 26, 2011 by  
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Whether you are visiting or a resident of Fairfield Bay, Tim at Spare Time Bowling and Fun Center welcomes you. Don’t worry if you can’t bowl yet, Tim gives free lessons and makes it a fun experience. Though there are set hours, Tim often stays late and opens for special occasions with groups of five or more. Currently the hours are 2 – 9 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; and 2 – 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

Tim has made fun so easy, there are three affordable packages to choose from: Two hours of bowling, free shoes, burger, fries and a drink for $12.95; two hours of bowling, free shoes, hotdog, chips and a drink for $10.95; and two hours of bowling, free shoes, drink and chips for $8.95. And there’s more! Rent a lane – get one and a half hours of bowling, free shoes, two orders of nachos and up to six people can bowl for only $35.00. (All prices will have tax added. A free game can be won if a striped pin is in the lane, just have to tell Tim.

Special group rates for schools and organizations.

 

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