Costello Wedding

This is Tim Jr & Heather’s engagement photo. They are getting married in the St Louis Temple on Dec 4 and a reception in their honor is on Dec 5 in Ft Smith AR Stake Center at 7pm.

They will be in our ward once they are married. 
Congratulations Tim and Heather!

Book Group Reminder

Book Group is this Thursday, December 3rd at 8:30 pm at Lacey Schofield's house.  The book we are discussing is The Santa Letters by Stacy Gooch-Anderson.  Here is a brief overview of the book:


One year ago on Christmas Eve, William died. For Emma, the hit-and-run driver killed more than her husband; he killed her joy in life itself. Now, as Christmas approaches again, Emma Jensen finds herself sinking into a depression that nothing can breach; not her job, not her love for her children, and certainly not the season. Money is tight, and emotions are taut, and this year Christmas will be a meager, empty, and painful experience. Only six-year-old McKenna believes in miracles and the magic of Christmas. The rest of the family knows that Christmas can never be the same. But when a mysterious package and an ornate letter arrive on the doorstep, things begin to change. Each day, a package and a letter signed Santa arrive for the family, and together they come to understand that the joy of Christmas does not have to be lost forever, and that God s love can heal any wound, no matter how deep. The Santa Letters will take the Jensens on a journey through a Christmas experience that will have the power to heal them all.

Feel free to come even if you haven't read the book.  You will still be able to participate in this discussion just by drawing from your own Christmas experiences.  Hope to see you there!

Bentonville Christmas Parade

Downtown Bentonville is hosting its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5, at 11am.

2009 Parade Theme – Songs of the Holidays

With over 90 entries, including floats and marching groups, this is one of the largest daytime parades in the state. Schools, civic groups, corporations and small businesses, churches and nonprofits all participate. It is truly a community event! Come down early and stick around after the parade for family activities on the Downtown Square.

Peel Mansion

Today when we went through the Peel Mansion (by Bentonville Wal-Mart) two things came to light.

1. Dec 9 & 10, from 4-7pm they will host an open house. (No charge)
2. It looks like the “Director” for the mansion will be retiring in the very near future, possibly the next few weeks.

If you like history, fund raising, working with volunteers and directing the restoration of the mansion, this could be a very nice position.

If interested, you would need to contact the volunteers at the mansion and get the information on who to contact on the board of trustees.

Thank you,
KIRK LYMAN

You're Invited to the Nativity and Noel

A Christmas Tradition: The Ozark Mormon Chorale invites you to the "Nativity and Noel".  Come feel the spirit of Christmas through the gift of music. On Friday and Saturday we will have community events with 4-5 choirs each night. Prior to the Friday & Saturday performances, there will be time to walk through the Nativity room, where there will be many different nativities on display. On Sunday we will have a special Christmas Fireside.

• Friday December 11th - 5pm Nativity & 7pm Concert
• Saturday December 12th - 5pm Nativity & 7pm Concert
• Sunday December 13th - 7pm Christmas Fireside

Items Needed for the Chorale Concerts

The Decorating Committee for the Christmas Chorale concerts are in need for some items to complete the displays for this year's performances. If you are willing to let us borrow any of the following materials, please contact Kathie Cude at 479-271-0221 or at kathiecude@yahoo.com. We need green, artificial Christmas trees, plant stands and artificial poinsettia plants.

We really appreciate all of your help!


Thanks,
Scott Bingham

Piano Lessons

Josie Malquist is offering piano lessons for beginner students, $10 per half hour lesson. Please email at josiemalquist@yahoo.com or call her at 479-270-0551 if interested!

Christmas Trees for Sale!!

Our Dad is visiting from Wisconsin for the Holiday. He brought along some award winning Christmas trees from Wisconsin.THEY ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEEKEND!! Price ranges from $35-50. If you are interested in purchasing one call The Hoffman's at 801-8158974 or 479-795-8020 or stop by 1161 Kensington Dr. Centerton (behind the white oaks gas station off 102).


The Hoffmans
mistychristie@hotmail.com

Free Dog

The Copher family has a dog to give away if anyone is interested. She is a 2 year old Border Collie who has been spayed and obeys very well. She is very good with kids and loves to play with them. She will require someone with a large yard and time to take her for walks or play with her. Border Collies are awesome dogs, but need interaction and a way to burn energy on a regular basis. We just have too many dogs and need to thin them out.

If anyone is interested they can call me on my cell at 721-6196.


Thanks,
Jenn Copher

Table Saw and Power Washer Needed

My bro-in-law Mark MacCabe (the one with the cute new baby girl) is needing to borrow a table saw and a power washer if anyone has one available to lend for a few days. You can contact him at 426-6612. Thanks!


Jessica Brumfield