THURSDAY, October 22, 2026 | ISSUE #4
Baxter Health Foundation Bass Classic on Norfork Lake Two-angler teams spend Saturday chasing bass on Norfork Lake in the second annual Bass Classic. The first flight leaves Lake Norfork Marina at 7 a.m., and boats come back for the 3 p.m. weigh-in. All proceeds go to the Baxter Health Foundation's Annual Fund, so a good day on the water helps local health care, too. Call the Foundation to get a boat in. Where: Lake Norfork Marina, Henderson When: Sat, Oct 24 · first flight 7 a.m. · weigh-in 3 p.m. |
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Tackle Hunger at Bomber Stadium Headed to Friday's Bomber home game? Bring a can, a box, a bag or a whole trunkful. The Mountain Home Lions Club is collecting nonperishable food at the stadium for Operation: Busload, which is trying to fill a school bus for the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Can't make the game? Ultimate Ford takes donations weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., through Oct. 31. Fri, Oct 23 · 5–7 p.m. · Bomber Stadium, Mountain Home Details → |
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Music in Irish Literature at ASUMH Local writer and musician Matt Powell leads a lecture-style class on how music runs through Irish poems, prose and plays, with Q&A after. No background needed. It's part of ASUMH Community Education. Mon, Oct 26 · 6–8 p.m. · The Sheid at ASUMH, 1600 S. College St. · $40 Details → |
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Fire & Safety Awareness Day in Clarkridge Skeeter recommends: Take the kids to see the trucks. The Clarkridge Volunteer Fire Department opens its main station Saturday for apparatus tours, fire-suppression demos, fire-safety tips and planning help, plus games and hands-on activities. There will be hot dogs, chips and drinks, and a drawing for a fire-and-safety gift basket. Admission is free, and it's a nice chance to thank the volunteers who answer the calls up north. Clarkridge VFD Main Station, 12101 Hwy. 201 N., Clarkridge · Sat, Oct 24 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · FREE |
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Rapp's Barren Brewing · 601 S. Baker St. Live music both weekend nights: Jim Fish on Friday and Sean Harrison on Saturday, 7–9 p.m. each night. Grab a pint and make an evening of it. |
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Norfork Brewing Co. · 13980 Hwy. 5 S., Norfork Friday, King Size Bluegrass plays a high-energy mix of modern, original and traditional bluegrass and folk with tight harmonies. Saturday, Larry McGrath & Lyn Jones bring blues classics, originals and storytelling; Jones is an award-winning harmonica player. Both shows run 6–8 p.m. |
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Benefit dinner at Colton's Thursday Colton's Steak House & Grill, 2390 Hwy. 62 E., hosts a benefit dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, for the nonprofit Arts & Crafts Association of Mountain Home. The group puts on CraftFest twice a year and runs a volunteer shop where local artists and crafters sell their work. Questions: 870-425-6434. |
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Charcuterie board class at the library LeeAnn Blevins of the Baxter County Extension Office teaches how to build a charcuterie board and keep it food-safe. Fri, Oct 23, 5–6 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Library, 300 Library Hill Ln. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required and closes at 4:30 p.m. Thursday; the library closes early that day, at 3 p.m. |
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$10 pancake breakfast at the Legion The Alley-White American Legion Post 52 and Auxiliary monthly breakfast: pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee and orange juice at 717 Market St. $10 adults, $4 ages 5–12, free under 5. World War II and Korean War veterans eat free, as do military, law enforcement and emergency services in uniform. Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30–11 a.m. |
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Two easy meals at the Bull Shoals VFW The Hoevel-Barnett VFW, 1206 Central Blvd., serves its canteen lunch Thursday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., for $8. On Sunday, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., the VFW Riders Breakfast is $10, dine-in or carryout. Thu, Oct 22 & Sun, Oct 25 |
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Holiday nuts from the Conservation District The Baxter County Conservation District's Fall Harvest Nut Sale has pecan pieces and halves, flavored and chocolate pecans, English and black walnuts, cashews, mixed nuts, peanut products, fudge and pecan brittle. Pick up an order form at the BCCD office, 406 W. Wade Ave., Suite 2, or on its website. Orders should be ready before Thanksgiving. Order deadline: Mon, Oct 26 |
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Mahjong tables on Baker Street Mountain Home Mahjong runs open play at 800 S. Baker St. Tuesday through Sunday, with sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Drop in for $12, or get a $45 monthly membership that comes with a door code so you can play anytime. You can also request a lesson through the club's site. |
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ASUMH lands two state transportation awards Arkansas State University–Mountain Home received a $98,000 Transportation Alternatives Program grant for upgrades to the James & Sally Moore Recreational Trail. It also won $249,000 from ARDOT to study how roadside seeding affects native plants and pollinators. |
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Uptown brings Motown and soul to The Sheid UPTOWN, a vocal group born in New York City, blends classic Motown with today's radio hits, smooth R&B and wall-to-wall choreography. Thu, Nov 5 · 7 p.m. at The Sheid. $40 adults, $20 students. |
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A free Friday at Bull Shoals–White River State Park 153 Dam Overlook Ln., Bull Shoals · 870-445-3629Fri, Oct 23: Fish Feeding, 11–11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center. Free. Fri, Oct 23: Wings Over the Water, 4–4:30 p.m. on the Visitor Center back deck. Free. Watch Arkansas's two vulture species soar over the lake and the White River. Bring binoculars. Next Saturday, Oct 31: Fall Colors Hike, 2–2:45 p.m. from the Big Bluff Trailhead parking lot. Free. It's rated moderately strenuous, so wear sturdy shoes. |
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Mountain Home Farmers Market: Sat, Oct 24 & Wed, Oct 28, 7 a.m.–noon, 5th & Shiras. Info
Bull Shoals Farmers Market: Fridays, 4–8 p.m., at Bel'Arco Resort. Bulletin
Taste of the Twin Lakes is Monday: Oct 26, 5:30 p.m., Baxter County Fairgrounds. $50 covers dinner and drinks, and it all supports Serenity, Inc. KTLO
Fall cleanup is this week: Methvin Sanitation's city-wide pickup runs Oct 26–29 in Mountain Home on your normal trash day. Have items out by 6 a.m. and call 870-421-9704 to ask what's accepted. City
At the pump: This week's GasBuddy survey has Baxter County gas at $3.81–$3.86 a gallon, with the state average down 7 cents from last week. KTLO
Nov 19 John T. Edge at The Sheid The Gaston Lecture Series hosts the author of "House of Smoke" and host of TV's TrueSouth, 6 p.m. Free, but tickets are required. Details → |
Nov 20–21 CraftFest The longest-running craft show in Mountain Home, dating to 1963, fills the Educational Building at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. Free admission and parking. Details → |
Nov 21 White River Marathon Half marathon, 5K and more on a flat, fast course along the White River in Cotter. Races start at 7 a.m., and registration is capped at 800. Details → |
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We absolutely LOVE Nome’s 2 Bros. Tacos for some of the best authentic Mexican food & tacos in the area. Our favorite is the cheese crusted burrito. Stop by and tell him Baxter Buzz sent you! Check out their Facebook Page here to keep up with their daily menu and where they are at each day.
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