Crafts Galore

The annual Hot Springs Arts and Crafts Fair sponsored by the Garland County Extension Homemakers Council will be held on October 1, 2, and 3 at the Garland County Fairgrounds. The hours on Friday and Saturday are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon to 5 p.m. Be sure to visit the EHC Country Store and the EHC Kitchen. If you see Peggy Barnett, congratulate her on another successful year!

Special Interest Workshop

November 5, 2010

The Special Interest Workshop for November will be a 3-D Quilted Wall Hanging. Sheryl White will be the teacher and Cooks-R-Us is the host club. Pre-cut kits will be furnished for the wall hanging and students will go home with a finished (quilted) wall hanging. The supplies you will need to bring are sewing machine, medium tan or green colored thread and bobbin to match, scissors and straight pins. Cost for the workshop is $23 dollars for members and $24 dollars for non-members. Deadline for registration is Nov. 2nd. To register and pay fee contact the Extension Office at 236 Woodbine, Hot Springs, AR, 623-6841 or 922-4703. The workshop will be at the EHC building, 4831 Malvern Rd. You might want to bring a lunch in case the workshop continues past 12AM.

Congrats!

The 2010 Garland County Fair is over except for check out and cleanup. Congratulations to all who participated and especially to those who won a sweepstakes. Pictured is a quilted piece by Jane Hammonds.

ENTRY DAY

Don't forget that Saturday, September 11, is Entry Day for arts and crafts at the Garland County Fair. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

A Riddle

What costs $7, is not something you carry home in a bag after you pay for it, and promises to be entertaining, educational and rewarding? Don't know the answer? Look in your Yearbook on August 27 to find out. Hope you will enjoy it as much as I know I will!

Arkansas Staycation

The August Leader Lesson is "Arkansas Staycation." To access the materials online, click here and scroll down to Arkansas Staycation under Individual and Family Resource Management.

Special Interest Workshop: Flower Pin Cushion, August 6th, 9AM, EHC building fairgrounds. Kits will be provided, but you will need a few basic supplies a list is available at Extension Office. Cost is $3.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. NOTE the date in the Scoop is incorrect. Please let your club members know that the date is Aus. 6th. Changes to the date have been made at the Office and EHC building. Sorry for the confusion. Valerie

It's a New Year for Garland County EHC

Do you have your new Yearbook for this year? If not, go to your club's next meeting and get it when you pay your dues. Also, if you didn't get a Leadership Manual last year, go to the Extension Office for a copy (some of the new copies are orange!).

Officer Leader Training Session

Kudos to Lisa, Peggy, Janie and everyone else who had a part in setting up the Officer Leader Training, you did a great job. I think everyone had a good time. I know I did. Thanks All. Valerie

Special Interest Workshop July 2, 2010

Due to a scheduling conflict we had to cancel the July 2, Special Interest Workshop "Yipes, Stripes", octagonal table mat. I will see about a reschedule at a later date. The next scheduled workshop is a Flower Pin Cushion, August 13, 9AM, EHC building, sample and supply information are posted at the EHC office and will be posting same at the EHC building.