The most magical time of the year is here! Arkansans recently gathered with friends and family and enjoyed turkey and stuffing, decorating their homes and spreading holiday cheer. Whether you’re celebrating this joyful holiday season by traveling or safely hosting family and friends, it’s a time to be thankful for those in our lives.
“I love it,” said Bobby Tracer as he discussed his selection as Grand Marshal of the 2022 Rector Christmas Parade to be held Sunday afternoon, Dec 4, at 1:30 p.m., sponsored by the Rector Chamber of Commerce. Precious little in Bobby Tracer’s life does he not love.
The following materials are now available at the Piggott Public Library. ADULT FICTION The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham No Plan B by Lee Child and Andrew Child Theft of an Idol by Dana Stabenow Bones of Holly by Carolyn Haines The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber Dark Whisper by Christine Feehan The High Notes by Danielle Steel Thief of Fate by Jude Deveraux The Last Chairlift by John Irving Voice of Fear by Heather Graham Titans of War by Wilbur Smith and Mark Chadbourn Wyoming Homecoming by Diana Palmer A Christmas Deliverance by Anne Perry Desert Star by Michael Connelly Blood Moon by Heather Graham and Jon Land Out of the Picture by Margaret Welch Pearl of Great Price by Shaen Layle The Sea Wolves by Clive Cussler A Missing Memory by Kathleen Y’Barbo Murder in the Library by Katie Gayle An English Garden Murder by Katie Gayle Bark and Bolt by Sandy St.
As Art Linkletter used to say, kids say the darndest things. These thoughts by Piggott and Rector students on “How to cook a turkey” are sure to bring lots of smiles and laughs.
The Rector Area Chamber of Commerce announces that Rector prints are for sale. The prints are $20 unframed and measure 16 x 20.
On the quest to raising good humans, I realize that most people tend to use the holidays as a teachable time for kids. We encourage the need to do good for others who might have less than we do as we donate food, toys, money and help in our communities and beyond. We do this on overdrive in November and December because these months are within the “season of giving.” And while I wish this was more of a year-round notion; I still jump on board with my own three kids to embrace the season as a time to do for others with no expectation of gain. Many of the best ways to help others costs nothing at all, aside from some time and effort.
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 1888 Powhatan Courthouse. This familyoriented day will include opportunities to make crafts, tour the property, participate in activities, and enjoy refreshments.
Better Beginnings, a program of the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education focusing on giving children the best quality care, offers families a guide to use while shopping for toys that will best enhance the learning experiences of young children through play this holiday season.
The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the Ozark Holidays Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will feature high-quality, hand-crafted items for sale by local artisans. Admission to the event is free.
Have you heard the phrase “less is more?” It is an example of a paradox, a statement that is apparently selfcontradictory requiring careful thought to determine the meaning. Originally penned by poet Robert Browning and made famous by the designer and architect Ludwig Mie’s van der Rohe, the phrase, “Less is More” came to define the ideals of modernist design and architecture.