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Hello Mountain Home!
It’s time for another edition of the Observatory, the one-stop-shop of what’s going on in Mountain Home and the surrounding area for the next week.
It’s still frigid out there, so be sure to bundle up before heading out for the weekend. Here’s what’s happening next week in Mountain Home.
Saturday, Jan. 22
David’s Trail Endurance Run

January 21 @ 8 a.m.
The David’s Trail Endurance Run is officially kicking off tomorrow at 8 a.m.
Running fans will compete in a 7k run, a 25k run, and a 50k run before finishing off the evening with pizza, beer, and live music by the Mellow Mountain Band at the Rocking Chair Resort by Norfork Lake.
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251 Mountain Home
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251 Meeting is set for Saturday 22 January at 1:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 52, 717 Market Street, Mountain Home, AR. 72653.
We meet at noon for lunch and to socialize. Bring your bag lunch, drink, and spouse or friend.
Agenda: Installation of a new member, Branch 251 Officers past Zoom meeting with South Central Regional President, volunteers to review FRA Student Essays, North Central Arkansas Veterans Council Meeting.
Veterans are welcome to join in social lunch and meetings.
For questions, call President David Butts at (870) 424-4424.
North Central Arkansas Veterans Council quarterly meeting
January 21 @ 2:30 p.m.
The quarterly meeting of the North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Alley-White American Legion Post 52 at 717 Market Street in Mountain Home.
All Veterans Organizations are encouraged to send a representative to this important meeting, which will address several things happening In the area that is important for our veterans as well at the Memorial Day Service on Mountain Home Square.
For further information, please contact David Butts at (870) 424-4424.
MHHS Band – All-Region Band Clinic – in Bentonville

January 21 @ 8:00 a.m. – January 22 @ 5:00 p.m.
The Mountain Home High School Band will be in Bentonville on Friday and Saturday for an all-region band clinic.
Oasis: Live Music & Nightclub
January 21 @ 6 p.m.
Shotgun Divorce rocks our stage on Saturday, January 22nd! Come see why this rock band is a local favorite!
Band starts @ 9 p.m. 🎸
DJ after midnight 🎶
Kitchen open all night 🍔
Free cab rides to & from the Oasis 🚕
Must be 21+ w/ valid ID to enter‼
Message us or call (870) 492-5600 for more info 📱
Buncles Brickoven & Brews
January 21 @ 7 p.m.
Anthony Garner will be live at Buncles this Saturday night. Come stop by for an evening of fun music and hot pizza.
Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company

January 21 @ 7 p.m.
The number one brewery in Arkansas will be hosting live music by Batterton & Edwards at 7 p.m. Stop in for a cold beer, great food, and a fun time.
Monday, Jan. 24
Cardio Kickboxing & Strength Training

January 24 @ 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.
The Schliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Cardio Kickboxing & Weight Training for women with Angie Bertel every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Baxter Regional Wellness Education Center at 2545 Hwy 5 North.
Women who don’t exercise can lose anywhere from 3 to 8% of their muscle mass each decade due to inactivity. Studies show that strength training can promote bone development, reduce lower back pain, and reverse several skeletal muscle aging factors.
Kickboxing has become a popular sport because it provides a fantastic workout and challenges many of our senses and capacities.
If you want to feel better about your body, both in how it looks and performs, these sessions are for you!
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, class capacity is limited to 15. Masks are required, social distancing is strictly observed, and registration is required. Call (870) 508-2345 today!
Threads of Hope Creating Gifts for Cancer Patients – Peitz Cancer Support House

January 24 @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Do you like to knit or crochet? How about sewing or needlework, or quilting?
Would you like to learn how?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should join us at Threads of Hope at 1 pm on Monday afternoons.
This group offers lots of encouragement and support to one another as they spend time at their weekly meetings, and you just might learn a new stitch. Anyone with interest in any type of needlework is welcome to attend.
Threads of Hope provides different things to different people. For cancer survivors, you can learn a craft to help pass the time between or after treatments. For some, it provides a way to support others, even if you’re not a cancer survivor yourself. The group may make lap robes, prayers shawls, or caps that are distributed to those patients in treatment. For others, it provides a place to enjoy fun and companionship.
Glad Garden Club of Mountain Home

January 24 @ 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Glad Garden Club Member Fely Mears will demonstrate how to start vegetable and flower seedling pellets for your spring gardens. Adult community members are invited to this hands-on workshop. Materials will be provided for taking home your mini gardens. We will meet Monday, January 24 at the Baxter Library in Session Room B at 1:30 p.m. Limited availability, so call (623) 262-7701 for reservations.
Simply Tween Recipes – PB Smoothie & Energy Bites

January 24 @ 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room 300 Library Hill, Mountain Home.
Registration for this event will close on January 20, 2022 @ 6:30pm. A library card is required. Allowed Grades: 4th Grade to 6th Grade.
Simple recipes that tweens can enjoy making and eating!!!
NEW REQUEST: Please do not bring siblings that are not registered for the class. It is extremely hard for me to say no, but siblings are presenting challenges. I am creating activities that are age-appropriate, including the task and the tools.
Yoga – Baxter County Library

January 24 @ 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us for yoga!
Volunteer, Tony Khayat, will lead you through gentle exercises to promote fitness and flexibility. Relieve stress and tension, trim, shape, and tone the body with a regenercize workout. This class is suitable for both beginner and intermediate yoga practitioners.
Must be age 18 and older.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS YOU WISH TO ATTEND.
In-person attendance is limited to 20 people. Masks optional, social distancing required.
A donation of $2-$5 is suggested to support the Library next time you stop by.
Heart to Heart Dance Class
January 24 @ 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Schliemann Center for Women will be hosting its Heart to Heart Dance Class on Monday at 4 p.m. The class is held at the Wellness Education Center at 2545 Hwy 5 North (formerly Simple Man’s).
Due to COVID-19, class capacity is limited, masks are required, social distancing strictly is observed, and registration is required. For more information, please call (870) 508-2345.
Tuesday, Jan. 25
Craft Time at the Legion
January 25 @ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bring a project to work on, just come to visit, or learn a new craft. Everyone welcome.
Craft time is at the Alley-White American Legion Post 52 in Mountain Home.
Babies and Books

January 25 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room 300 Library Hill, Mountain Home.
Enjoy reading, singing, and having fun with Mrs. Amy. This storytime is best for 0-3 year-olds.
Line Dancing for Women
January 25 @ 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Event Type: Schliemann Center for Women’s Health Education
Max Capacity:10
Heart Healthy Line Dancing every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for beginners and 12:30 p.m. intermediate dancers. The event will be held at the Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North (formerly Simple Man’s). Due to covid, class capacity is limited, masks are required, social distancing is strictly observed, and registration is required. For more information, please call (870) 508-2345.
Outdoorsman Kevin Middleton speaks to Historical Society Tuesday

January 25 @ 6 p.m.
With years of trekking the Ozarks almost daily, Kevin Middleton of Jasper will share his love of outdoor adventure and his stunning photography as a Guest Speaker at the Baxter County Historical Society at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 25.
The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Knox Room of the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County.
Make It! Paper Desk Calendars

January 25 @ 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Knox Community Room A + B combined 300 Library Hill, Mountain Home.
Registration for this event will be open from December 20, 2021 @ 9:00am to January 24, 2022 @ 1:30pm. Allowed Ages: Over 18 and up
Join us for our newest Make It! class – Paper Desk Calendars! Have you had an interest in card making or scrapbooking? Come try this new, fun paper calendar craft!
Registration is required. Supplies will be provided.
NOTE: If you are on the waitlist, you will be contacted directly if you are put on the main list. Thank you so much for your interest in the class.
After School Meals

January 25 @ 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Baxter County Library is offering after-school meals for students 18 and younger. After-school meals are offered at no cost to the student/family and are served in the downstairs multi-purpose room. Students will receive one meal each day they are provided. Staff take necessary precautions to keep the area surfaces disinfected before and after distributing meals. This program is a community collaboration with the North Central Arkansas Food Bank and the USDA.
This is an equal opportunity program. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Wednesday, Jan. 26
Fun for 3s, 4s, and 5s

January 26 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Children’s and Teen’s Multipurpose Room 300 Library Hill, Mountain Home.
Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of Early Literacy skills in young children. Ages 3 -5.
Heart to Heart Dance Class
January 26 @ 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Schliemann Center for Women will be hosting its Heart to Heart Dance Class on Monday at 4 p.m. The class is held at the Wellness Education Center at 2545 Hwy 5 North (formerly Simple Man’s).
Due to covid, class capacity is limited, masks are required, social distancing strictly is observed, and registration is required. For more information, please call (870) 508-2345.
Thursday, Jan. 27
After School Meals

January 27 @ 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Baxter County Library is offering after-school meals for students 18 and younger. After-school meals are offered at no cost to the student/family and are served in the downstairs multi-purpose room. Students will receive one meal each day they are provided. Staff take necessary precautions to keep the area surfaces disinfected before and after distributing meals. This program is a community collaboration with the North Central Arkansas Food Bank and the USDA.
This is an equal opportunity program. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Knock Out Cancer Boxing

January 27 @ 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exercise is an important part of a cancer patient’s treatment regimen. Even as treatments knock a patient down, having outings to exercise can help with mood and fatigue. Evidence has shown that exercise improves quality of life and has beneficial effects on survival.
The class is held at the Wellness Education Center at 2545 Hwy 5 North (formerly Simple Man’s).
Call 870-508-2273 to obtain more information and to register.
Friday, Jan. 28
MHHS FBLA – District VI Spring Conference in Mountain Home

January 28 @ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come out and support the Bombers at Mountain Home High School!
Teen Friday After Hours – Life-Sized Games

January 28 @ 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Registration for this event will close on January 28, 2022 @ 6:30pm. A library card is required. Allowed Grades: 7th Grade to 12th Grade.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
You need a CURRENT library card on record and owe less than $5 on your account to attend.
All teens, grades 7-12, are welcome to enjoy Friday After Hours with the above-mentioned requirements.
Food and games provided.
Buncles Brickoven & Brews
January 28 @ 7 p.m.
Dustin Finch will be live at Buncles this Saturday night. Come stop by for an evening of fun music and hot pizza.
Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company

January 28 @ 7 p.m.
The number one brewery in Arkansas will be hosting live music by Patient Eyes at 7 p.m. Stop in for a cold beer, great food, and a fun time.
Patient Eyes is a genre-bending alternative rock band from Mountain Home, Arkansas. Drawing heavy influences from folk/Americana music and hard rock/hardcore music, Patient Eyes delivers a passionate vocal and lyrical depth paired with eclectic driving instrumentals. You won’t want to miss this show!
The Game Portal
January 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
The Game Portal will be hosting an Innistrad Double Feature Draft on Friday evening. A $25 entry fee is required for prize support. Come out and play some games with your friends!