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ARKANSAS EVENTS - 2010 

Updated:  20 FEB 10

This is a tentative Calendar of Events.  Changes may be made and additional events will be listed as they become available.

  • Jan & February:  No meetings or planned activities

  • 13 Mar:  Potluck/Meeting hosted by Doug & Kathy Green, Vic & Denise Quick (Bismarck)  (Saturday) 12:30 P.M.  (Potluck) Directions: Traveling  South from Hot Springs go 12 miles on Hwy 7. Turn left on Tomahawk Lane. There is a sign that reads "Diamond B Ranch" at the turnoff.  Go 1/2 mile on Tomahawk Lane. It is the second house on the right. Going North this would be 1 mile from the intersection in Bismarck and you would turn right on to Tomahawk Lane.    MVPA signs will be posted on Tomahawk and at  the  house. 509 Tomahawk Lane, Bismarck; AR 71929 home phone 501.282.6836 greenk@catc.net                                                      

  • 27 Mar:  (El Dorado)  The 6th Annual Antique Power and Military Vehicle Show will be held on March 27th in El Dorado from 9 AM to 3 PM. Got the confirmation today. The show is held on the courthouse square in downtown El Dorado and we welcome anyone who wants to participate. It's usually a lot of fun, and a good opportunity to see some really interesting antique tractors, engines, cars, and of course military vehicles.  This year Randy and I want to convoy into town if we have enough participation. If the weather is warm, we usually try to hold a ride thru the country at the end of the show. You just never know on the weather, though! To register or for more information, call 870.863.6113 or 1.888.921.BOOM.  This sponsored by the El Dorado A & P Commission and has a good turnout of AR MVPA members that live in the area.  They would be pleased to have your military vehicle join their display.------------------------------------------------------------------

  • 18 Apr:  Potluck/Meeting hosted by Bill Barnes at (Mountain Harbor Resort)  2:00 p.m. (Sunday) (Mt. Ida)   (Potluck - Bring side dishes) Directions: Take 270 around Hot Springs and keep heading West on 270 toward Mt. Ida. Travel approximately 25 miles and watch for the Mountain Harbor sign at the Valero Station, just past the township of Joplin  (If you reach Mt. Ida you've gone too far.)  Turn right at the sign on Mountain Harbor road and travel approximately 2 miles.  Watch for the  AR MVPA signs.  The meeting will take place in the Military Museum 870.867.2191 billbarnes@mountainharborresort.com

  • 01 May: "Red Ballin' Thru the Ozarks"-  100+ mile convoy in NW Arkansas  (Fayetteville) For more information go to the "Red Ball Convoy" page of the website: www.armvpa.com  30 APR Visit to the Veterans' Home in Fayetteville

  • 08 MAY: (Hot Springs) Dinner/Meeting (12:30 p.m.) hosted by Andy & Janet Rossi - We plan to serve Big Joe's BBQ and the members can bring pot luck. The address is 109 Melmar Terrace, Hot Springs, AR 71913. Parking will be tight , but we'll make it .

  • 15 May:  (Morrilton) Walk of Flags Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran - in observance of Armed Forces Day

  • 19 MAY:  (Jacksonville) Jacksonville Museum of Military History - Program by a panel of the  "Chosin Few", Korean War veterans, hosted by Sedric Wirt.

  • 22 May: (Jacksonville)  Jacksonville Museum of Military History:  Heritage Day.  Display of Military Vehicles. Details will be added later

  • 31 May: Walk of Flags, (Morrilton) - Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran - in observance of Memorial Day

  • 14 JUN: Walk of Flags, (Morrilton) Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran - in observance of Flag Day

  •  JUN: Date TBA - (North Little Rock)   FishFry/Meeting 12:30 (potluck - bring side dishes or desserts) will be hosted by Sedric & Phyllis Wirt.  Directions #1  Take Hwy. 107 (also known as John F Kennedy Blvd. and later becomes Sylvan Hills Hwy.) You will pass a sign for Sherwood on the right and shortly will come to the Masonic Lodge on the left.  The Sylvan Hills Hwy. makes a curve to the right and Kellogg Rd . turns off to the left.  Go approximately 2 miles on Kellogg Rd., just past Simler Rd.  The Wirt's house is a black brick house on the left of Kellogg Rd. (2425 Kellogg Rd)  Directions #2:  (the back way) Take the Levy St. exit off I-40, turn North (left if traveling east, right if traveling west) Go 1/2 block (the first road) and cross over the railroad tracks.  This road dead ends on Camp Robinson Road.  Turn left.  Follow this road until it "Y"s.  Keep to the right on Remount Road that goes past the NLR Airport.  This road will become the Batesville Pike Road.  You will come to a 4 way stop.  Stay on the Pike Road to Kellogg on the right.  Go about 3/4 mile to the Wirt's black brick house on the righ. (2425 Kellog Rd.)  If you have trouble with directions give Sedric a call  501.944.2693 or 501.835.1901 

  • 04 JUL:  Walk of Flags (Morrilton)  Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran - in observance of Independence Day

  • JUN / JUL: Date TBA  Celebrate America in (Bentonville) Previous year's celebration have included super music, Miss Arkansas, Air National Guard flyover, US Representatives, free food, etc.  I am sure the Governor will be invited.  This is a musical event held on the Bentonville town square.  I can honestly promise you that you have never heard better quality patriotic music and singing.  Previous events have drawn crowds of 5,000.  This is a great opportunity to both display our HMV as well as a quality event worth attending.  Mark you calendars now. If you are bringing a vehicle, try to have the vehicle at the square in Bentonville no later than 3PM.  A bit before that would be OK.  Any later and it might be getting crowded and busy around the square and become difficult to get your vehicle in place.  Bring a lawn chair and sun screen.  If your vehicle is "show quality", you might want to bring a "KEEP OFF" sign or two to place on the seats or on the vehicle.  Generally, this won't be a problem, but there might be a curious kid or two around.  DIRECTIONS:  The exit on I-540 that you need to take is marked EXIT 86.  Let me know if you need any specific directions.  If you get lost, just ask directions to the square in down town Bentonville.  Contact Jerome in Fayetteville if you want to convoy from Fay with he and Lewis.  Keep my cell phone number handy and call me if you get lost.
    Weather:  rain will cancel the event.  If the event is cancelled, we should know by Saturday.  Email me your phone number ASAP so I can make contact with you if the event is cancelled.   Patriotism will be flowing.  This is not a picnic or party.  A cast of over 100 will be presenting a program that will remind you of the price paid for our liberty and the real value of our independence.  You will remember this event!  Bring a friend!
    Dan Sharon     479-855-7499 shop     479-855-7444 home     479-899-3907       camera_dan@hotmail.com

  • 24 Jul : Potluck/Meeting hosted by Jerome Casey/Marsha Jones (Greenland - near Fayetteville)  Directions:  From Hwy. 540 take Exit 58 and turn East (watch your speed from here to the church!!!)  If you were north-bound turn right.  If you were south bound - turn left and continue under the bridge.  Follow West Wilson Street (you're on it) down the hill, over the rail road tracks to the 4-way stop light.  When stopped at the light you'll be directly across from the Greenland School.  Turn south on South Main Ave (Hwy 71) - stay in the right hand lane.  Hwy 71 parallels the rail road tracks -  they should be on your right.  Head south on 71 until you approach a sweeping left-hand curve.  You'll see a small road that goes straight off 71 - take this road (it parallels the rail road tracks).  You'll see a sign for Baptist Ford Community Church.  This is kind of a bumpy, concrete road.  Follow it over the iron bridge to the church.  If you miss this turn don't panic - the road you need to be on comes back into Hwy. 71.  Just make a hard right turn on to it and you'll see the church on your left.  Any questions, problems or anything call Marsha's mobile #479.841.1489 or Jerome's mobile #479.409.9977  As for the important stuff (food) the meal will be spaghetti.

  • 07 Aug:  Old Soldier's Parade (Heber Springs)  For more information contact the American Legion:   501-362-9979  The Old Soldiers Reunion Parade is August 7th at 11 a.m. (line-up is 10 a.m.)  The events of the Old Soldiers Reunion (carnival in the park) begin each year on the first Thursday of August,  and the Parade is held at noon of the Saturday following that first Thursday.  And so,  the parade this year is scheduled for Saturday August 7.  Everyone is to meet at the First Arkansas Bank & Trust parking lot on Main St.  Hamburgers will be served to everyone in the parade at the American Legion following the parade.  Hope some people can bring their vehicles and participate in the parade.  I know it's hot  but it's always a fun day! (Bruce Robus)

  • 21 Aug 12:30 P.M. - Potluck/Meeting hosted by Joe & Rita Allison of (Center Ridge).  Directions:   Take Highway 9 North of Morrilton, approximately 18 miles. The Allison's is at the bottom of a fairly steep hill on the left (west) side of the road. From Clinton go approximately e18 miles south on Highway 9. The Allison's home is about a mile South of Center Ridge and is on the right (west) side of the road. 5305 Highway 9, 501.893.2896

  • 18 Sep Walk of Flags, (Morrilton) Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran - in observance of POW/MIA Recognition Day

  • 23-25 Sep: 10th Annual Petit Jean MV Rally, (Morrilton-Petit Jean Mt.)  Click on PJ Rally at the top of this page for more information

  • TBA Oct:   Potluck/Meeting Saturday, 12:30 p.m. - hosted by B.J. & Lacy Smith's,  (Marshall) Take Hwy 65 North from Clinton or South from Marshall and turn west at the Rock Shop and roadside picnic area.  The turnoff is just a few miles south of Marshall.  Follow South Mountain Road to Hilltop Road. Turn right on Hilltop Road (a dirt road just past a two story house on the right).  You will cross over a metal bridge and pass an old school house (Community Center) on the left, after you pass it turn left on Little Red River Road. (the next road to the left).  The Smith's house is the 8th house on that road.  It is on the right.  There is an old Model T frame and a well stone, with Smith's on it, just to the left of the driveway.  Total miles from Hwy 65 is 9.5 miles. Watch for the small AR MVPA signs.  Cell phone 870.448.5173  Home phone 870.448.5173

  •  TBA Nov:  Veterans Parade 4th Annual Veterans Parade in downtown (Plumerville) Parade begins at 1100. Food, music, craft booths/activities in the park start at noon. For information call (501) 208-3467  (501) 977-4132  (501) 208-2945

  • 11 NOV: Walk of Flags, (Morrilton) Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran - in observance of Veterans' Day -  Morrilton Highschool presents a program at 10:00 a.m. and serves dinner to veterans and their families following the program in the auditorium.

  • 11 NOV:  Veteran Events, (Hot Springs)  The Veteran’s Day Celebration Committee sponsors an annual Veteran’s Day Parade and a “USO Show”.   Activities culminate with our 11th annual parade which will start at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 11. The parade will travel from the Whittington/Park Avenue junction down Central Avenue and will terminate at Olive Street. 

  • 11 Nov:  (Russellville) - Veterans Day, November 11th Wednesday with the parade at 4 pm and ceremony to follow.  This year’s theme will be in special honor of the Veterans of the 1990’s Desert Storm/Desert Shield in Kuwait/Iraq. Veterans of this era will receive challenge coins.  It will once again feature our outstanding Veterans Day Parade…one of the top  Community sponsored Veterans parades in Arkansas for the past 9 years….The Arkansas Tech University Band of Distinction  Under the direction of Hal Cooper, the Russellville High School Band and Russellville Junior High School bands under the direction of Wayne Dove will be featured high lights.   The Salute to Freedom Ceremony immediately following the parade will recognize all veterans of all wars…. Additionally challenge coins will be presented at the ceremony (providing supplies last)  The coin is 2.25” in diameter, solid cast bronze.  

  • Nov 11:  The Van Buren Veteran's Parade(Van Buren)     The Veteran's Day Parade begins at the Van Buren Courthouse around 6 PM.. It is almost totally UNorganized, with participants pretty much mixed in together. You don't want to be in front of the ambulances. I have had good luck in getting a position by being there at 5 PM, no later than 5:30 PM. Our M38 is not running,so we cannot participate this time. The parade runs rain or shine. The route runs from the Courthouse East up Main Street and ends at the Baptist Church.    It's a heck of a lot of fun, but ya gotta' be flexible.  The crowds love us.   Jim Starbird  starbird1942@earthlink.net

  • Nov :  Due to the wide variety of Veteran's event in November there will not be an AR MVPA meeting

  • 04 Dec:  Christmas Party/Meeting hosted  TBA

  • 07 Dec: Walk of Flags (Morrilton) Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran in observance of Pearl Harbor Day. 

 

REGIONAL EVENTS 2010

  • 30-31 JAN 10: (Phoenix, Arizona ) - The Papago Military Vehicle Show, a salute to veterans of all wars and an annual tribute celebrated for almost 2 decades, at the Arizona National Guard Building, 1335 N. 52nd St., Phoenix, AZ. Sponsored by the Arizona National Guard and the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club. Vehicle displays and judging, indoor/outdoor militaria swap meet and concessions on site are all planned. There will be a food drive for the ANG Family Assistance fund, so please, bring any nonperishable goods you can afford. Admission is free with a $5 donation requested for parking, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. Contact: Jerry Bubolz 480.497.9722 or visit http://www.armytrucks.org/.

  • 12-14 FEB 10: (Ocala, Florida) The Southern Outpost Military Vehicle Winter Rally and Swap Meet sponsored by the First Florida Chapter of the MVPA and the Market of Marion. The Market of Marion is located 10 miles south of Ocala, FL at 128988 SE US Hwy 441, Belleview, FL 34420. Admission by donation, vehicle displays and judging, outdoor flea market, Friday evening trail ride, Saturday evening awards banquet followed by an auction are just part of the planned activities. Contact: Dick Deren; (727) 372-5876; Charles Craven; (352) 245-2208 or Charles Hildebrant; (352) 748-3447. 

  • 18-21 Mar 10:   near (Samson, Al)  Just Loafin   Lamar Rowland's swap meet and trail ride

    27-28 MAR 10:  (Mesa, AZ) 6th annual “Southwest Military Transport Show” sponsored by the Arizona Historical Military Transport Association at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ – home of the B-17G “Sentimental Journey”. Many exciting and unique military vehicles and aircraft will be on display as well as a military vehicle swap meet, collectibles, food and fun. Vehicles and aircraft from all eras will be on display. Contact: Dave Boehmer; (602) 292-4231 or visit http://www.ahmta.

  • 23-25 APR 10:  (Jefferson Barracks, MO)  WWII Weekend - Living History Camp; Three staged battles; Military Vehicle Displays; Weapons Demonstration; Big Dance Band.  Contacts: Kevin Owens 314.960.1611, www.2ndRangers.org  or  www.mid-americamvpa.org   

  • 08-10 Jul 10:  MVPA Convention in Topeka, Kansas. Check the Feb/March 2010 Supply Line or check back at www.mvpa.org for more information. Headquarters; (800) 365-5798 - (816) 833 MVPA (6872) - hq@mvpa.org
    This is the 35th Annual Convention.

  • 09 OCT 10: (Lesterville, MO) The WWII Missouri Convoy from Lesterville, MO. Yes, that's right it’s back, and with an all new location! Starting from HQ in Lesterville a convoy of 99 miles in length consisting of WWII era military vehicles will be making an elongated figure-eight route through the some of the most magnificent scenery, and highest mountains in Missouri. With the fall colors this promises to be the most beautiful convoy of the season. Approximately half of the route will be on paved highways with the remainder on forest service roads. The route includes Arcadia Valley, Ft. Davidson, and a C-Ration (BYO) lunch at the fantastic Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson Shut-Ins, Mark Twain National Forest, and the Karkaghne Scenic Drive. Contact: Terry Johns; (314) 522-6781 (days) or halftrackjohns@att.net.