Nutcracker performances slated for this weekend at UACCB
In the top photo, Kathleen Trotter, left to right, Kodi Giovannini, Maggie Hance, Amy Bramlett, Belinda Bube, Marcus Nicholson and Shea Wilkerson dance in the grand finale of a past Nutcracker performance. In the bottom photo, high-flying Russians perform in the Nutcracker. Pictured, left to right, are Danielle Kramer, Erica Moore, Maggie Hance and Morgan Huff. Photos by Dr. Dave Thomas North Arkansas Dance Theatre (NADT) enjoyed a tremendously successful performance of the Nutcracker last year, according to a news release, and credits that to the incredible support of the talented and generous community. As promised, NADT is adding to its first three-year performances. This year, NADT's fourth annual Nutcracker begins with Clara celebrating Christmas Eve with family and friends including Herr Drosselemeyer, her godfather, who brings mystery and much fun to their party. After their guests depart, Clara cries herself to sleep, unable to find her prized gift from Herr Drosselemeyer, a nutcracker. In a deep slumber, wondrous things take place, beginning with the Christmas tree. An exciting fight scene between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, along with some nervous little mice, has been added to the performance this year. The second act of Nutcracker includes visiting guest artists Jonathan Bostick and Grace Tilley as the Duke and Duchess of Gum Drop and Amy Bramlett as the Arabian and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The tickets for the performance will cost $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at the Batesville Chamber of Commerce, the Batesville Area Arts Council, Carlee's Crown Shop, Heritage House, Schwegman's Office Supply, Teacher 2 Teacher, Batesville Ballet Etc., Mountain View Ballet Etc., and the Izard County Dance Academy. Performances will be Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov 22, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Independence Hall on the campus of the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. For more information, call toll-free 1-866-GOT-NADT (1-866-468-6238). Tickets will also be available at the door for the performances. From Press Release Account set up for local familyAn account has been set up for the family of Bobbie Jo Cotherine Hernandez who passed away Nov. 10, leaving behind a husband and two small children. Anyone wishing to make a donation can send a check directly to the Citizens Bank of Batesville, 200 S. 3rd St., Batesville, AR 72501. Note on your memo line that it is for the family of Bobbie Jo Cotherine Hernandez. Habitat for Humanity seeking family for second project
Habitat for Humanity of Independence County is pleased to announce that work is progressing on the first Habitat home being built in Independence County. An application process has now started for the next Habitat project, and a new Independence County family needs to be selected. Several Habitat for Humanity of Independence County volunteers will be available to accept and review applications on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the fellowship hall of The First Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of College and Eighth streets in Batesville. Applicants will need to bring a copy of their most recent pay stub and copies of their previous month's bills. Applicants do not have to attend Saturday's event to submit an application, but, on that day, volunteers will be able to answer any questions about the necessary qualifications and will be able to review applications for completeness. Habitat for Humanity does not "give" the houses to the family. Each family is required to donate hundreds of hours of "sweat equity" into their home, as well as being required to work on other Habitat homes through the Willingness to Partner program. The completed house is then sold to the family through a nonprofit loan, and the family is then required to make monthly mortgage payments. Before being selected, families are required to show the ability to meet a monthly mortgage payment. Because the house has been built with a great deal of volunteer labor and donated materials, the mortgage payments are kept very reasonable. Each family must also show they are currently living in inadequate conditions, which may involve substandard housing, overcrowding, or the family is experiencing housing costs that have become a burden. Prior to this event, applications may also be picked up at 351 W. Ross St. (Sun Valley Apartments) in Batesville. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 1. Those having any questions, or for instructions on how to submit an application, please contact Peter Gavin at (870) 793-5588. From Press Release Jayden Jones receives donation from local construction company
In the top photo, Richie Sharp, an employee of MSC Pipeline Construction Co., shows Jayden Jones the controls of a Trackhoe. In the bottom photo, Mike Simpson, left, and Allan Alvey, owners and operators of the construction company, display a toy dump truck that they gave to Jones. Photos submitted Mike Simpson and Allan Alvey, owners and operators of MSC Pipeline Construction Co., recently gave Jayden Jones a toy dump truck. Jones, a Pleasant Plains youth, fell off a tractor that was bush-hogging during the summer. The bush-hog severed his legs. The toy dump truck was presented to Jones during a recent fundraiser at Pleasant Plains. Along with the dump truck, MSC Pipeline Construction presented a large monetary donation from the company and its employees. Jones, along with his family, also visited the company's work site near Pleasant Plains. Jones got his wish to climb into a Trackhoe used in laying the pipeline. He spent about three hours with the pipeline crew. At the end of his visit, Jones took home his very own hard hat and his dump truck full of memories. From Press Release
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