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COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES, ACTIVITIES
AND RECREATION
Services & Organizations
AARP - 1701 Centerview Dr. #205, Little Rock, AR 72201; 800-424-3410; Activities for elderly/senior citizens in local chapters,financial/medical disounts, Grandparents Information Ctr.; serving people age 50+. To go to their web site click here: www.aarp.org
AARP DAY CHAPTER # 5099 - call 479-484-0008 for more information.
AARP EVENING CHAPTER - for more info call 479-452-0407.
AMERICAN LEGION POST # 31 - "Coffee with the Commander" each Monday (call 479-782-6719 for more information).
ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB - for more info call 479-783-1113 or 918-427-3003.
ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB - for information call 1-479-635-2961.
ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (AOAS) - a group that promotes all things astronomical; to learn more about this organization, visit their web site at aoas.org .
ARKANSAS VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS/RIVER VALLEY CHAPTER - for more info call 479-783-4155.
ARKOMA COMMUNITY LIBRARY - 1000 Main St., Arkoma, OK; 918-875-3971 or 918-875-3013; offering all services of lending library.
ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY of ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA - call 479-474-4740 for information.
BELLE POINT QUILTERS GUILD - call 479-782-3982 for more info.
BRIDGE CLUB/SENIORS ONLY PROGRAM - call 918-647-1278 for information.
CANDY STRIPE PROGRAM OF ST EDWARD HOSPITAL - 479-484-6078; a volunteer program for teens interested in pursuing the medical profession.
CENTER FOR ART EDUCATION - for information call 479-474-7767 or e-mail ccartcenter@worldnet.att.net.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE - call 479-648-3039 for more info.
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - for more information call 1-479-785-0629.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - for information call 479-474-1843.
DOWNTOWN SERTOMA CLUB - call 918-427-6154 for more info.
EMBROIDERER'S GUILD of Ft. Smith - for more info call 918-427-6021 or 479-783-8838.
FORT SMITH ART CENTER - 423 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-784-2787; gallery activities, hands-on art projects
after school & summer activities, showcases regional art and artists.
FORT SMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY - a membership group with 430 members; publishes the Fort Smith Historical Journal every 6 months; has an office at 422 North B St. (Yoes All State Plaza building); visit their web site at www.fortsmithhistory.com.
FORT SMITH HOPE CENTER - 108 N 18th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-6261; fun activity center for the mentally challenged teen & adult. All services free, accepting donations. Serving Arkansas & Oklahoma residents.
FORT SMITH MULTICULTURAL CENTER - 306 North 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901 (479-784-1008); dedicated to helping new
immigrants successfully adapt to life in the U.S. while preserving their cultural fabric in the American culture. Visit their web site at
www.fsark.com/culture/multicultural/process.php?id=59.
FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY - 3201 Rogers Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-783-0229; bookmobiles, videos, children's activities, computer classes, resources for deaf & blind. Call for information on other locations. To go to their web site click here: www.fspl.lib.ar.us./fsplonline.html
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM of Cookson Hills CAA - a program that matches older persons with children for one-on-one support; for information call 918-775-9116. (Information on Foster Grandparenting in Arkansas is available at 501-324-5234.)
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #39 - P.O. Box 1146, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-4430; Christmas "Shop With A Cop Program".
FRONTIER RESEARCHERS - call 479-471-1008 for more info.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF CRAWFORD CO. - call 479-997-8651 for information.
HEAVENER LIBRARY - 203 E. Ave. "C", Heavener, OK; 918-653-2870; offering services of lending library.
IRISH DANCE FORT SMITH - a non-profit organization that promotes the art of Irish Dancing; to learn more go to
www.IrishDanceFortSmith.com.
KENNEL CLUB - call 479-785-2756 for more info.
KIWANIS CLUB (COMMISSARY)- for info call 479-452-4252.
KIWANIS CLUB OF FT. SMITH - for more info call 479-783-1171.
LEADERSHIP FORT SMITH, a training program through UA-Ft. Smith, now has a web site: www.LeadershipFortSmith.com.
LOGAN COUNTY LIBRARY - 419 N. Kennedy, Booneville, AR; 479-675-2735; providing all services of lending library: books, videos, audios. To go to their web site click here: www.arvrls.com/logan
MUSIC FORT SMITH, INC. - 317 N. 5th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-4754; promoting music, helping young musicians get started, musicians/instructors referral service, introductory musical mentorships, college scholarships, serving teens and adults, most services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.musicfortsmith.org
MUSICAL COTERIE OF FT. SMITH - for information call 1-479-452-5911.
NETWORK OF EXECUTIVE WOMEN - for more info call 479-452-5200.
NOON EXCHANGE CLUB - call 479-646-4545 for more info.
NOON LIONS CLUB - call 479-782-2041 for more information.
OKLAHOMA DEPT. OF TOURISM & RECREATION - 800-652-6552; providing recreational information of State of Oklahoma to the public.
OLD FORT WOODCARVERS - call 479-646-3973 for more info.
OLD TOWN CRUISERS - for info call 479-471-8350.
PHOTOGRAPH ALLIANCE - for more info call 479-784-2787.
PILOT CLUB - for information call 1-479-646-4007.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF SEBASTIAN CO. - call 479-452-4322 for more info.
RIVER VALLEY NATURE CENTER - A new nature center packed with interactive exhibits, educational programs and natural beauty is coming soon. The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center is the third in a series of four nature centers planned by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission with money from the conservation sales tax. The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center is being built on 170 acres of former Fort Chaffee land next to Wells Lake, in Fort Smith. Wells Lake is a popular spot for fishing and picnics. The chosen site is typical of the River Valley region, and is home to a wide variety of plants and wildlife. Each of the nature centers will showcase the nature, environment, history and unique features of its surrounding area. They are designed to be multifaceted, easy to use and accessible to the mobility impaired. Visit their web site at www.rivervalleynaturecenter.com.
SCOTTISH CLUB of FT. SMITH - call 479-484-7033 for information.
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE - call 479-783-1298 or 479-782-3970 for more info.
SEQUOYAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - 213 E. Redwood, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-774-1100; tobacco prevention, defensive driving, CPR, grief support classes, community wellness group.
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - call 479-201-3869 for information.
SPIRO PUBLIC LIBRARY - 208 S. Main St., Spiro, OK; 918-962-3461; offering all services of lending library.
TALIHINA PUBLIC LIBRARY - Located in Medical Complex, Talihina, OK; 918-567-2002; offering services of lending library, serving Talihina area.
TOASTMASTERS/GORDON ASKEW - call 479-452-1040 for more info.
UCT LADIES CLUB - for more info call 479-646-9521 or 479-646-3286 or 918-427-3337.
VFW ROBERT JACK POST NO. 1322 - for more info call 479-474-0622.
VOLKSWAGEN CLUB - call 1-479-783-7215 for information.
VOLUNTEER MATCH - a service that links persons wanting to volunteer with organizations needing volunteers; to learn more go to their web site at www.volunteermatch.org.
WELCOME NEIGHBOR CLUB OF GREATER FORT SMITH (Updated Info) - a non-profit social women's organization serving new and long-time residents of Ft. Smith, Van Buren, Greenwood and other neighboring communities; for more info call 479-649-0618.
WISTER BRANCH LIBRARY - Wister, OK; 918-655-7654; offering services of lending library.
ZONTA CLUB - for info call 479-785-1993.
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