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Jan & February: No meetings or
planned activities
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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
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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.------------------------------------------------------------------
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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
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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
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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 .
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15 May:
(Morrilton)
Walk of Flags Over 400 flags will be on display, each one
honoring a veteran - in observance of Armed Forces Day
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19
MAY: (Jacksonville)
Jacksonville Museum of Military History - Program by a
panel of the "Chosin Few", Korean War veterans, hosted
by Sedric Wirt.
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22 May:
(Jacksonville)
Jacksonville Museum of Military History: Heritage Day. Display of Military Vehicles. Details
will be added later
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31 May: Walk of
Flags, (Morrilton)
- Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a
veteran - in observance of Memorial Day
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14 JUN: Walk
of Flags, (Morrilton) Over 400
flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran - in
observance of Flag Day
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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
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04 JUL:
Walk of Flags (Morrilton)
Over
400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran - in
observance of Independence Day
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Nov : Due to the wide variety of
Veteran's event in November there will not be an AR MVPA meeting
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04 Dec: Christmas
Party/Meeting
hosted TBA
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07 Dec: Walk
of Flags (Morrilton)
Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a
veteran in
observance of Pearl Harbor Day.
