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๐ŸŒฑ Arkansas Enhanced CHCL and 10 more events

Van Buren, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Van Buren! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. โ˜•๏ธ๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Arkansas Enhanced CHCL at THOR Elite Firing Range and Gun Club
  • Excel Level I at Chamber of Commerce
  • Business After Hours hosted by Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland at Chamber of Commerce

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees. ๐ŸŒถ Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 75 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ธ Around Van Buren

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๐Ÿ—“ Upcoming Events in Van Buren

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โ˜… Featured events โ˜…

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Other local events
    Monday August 10
  • Excel Level I โ†’
    Chamber of Commerce The Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center OG&E Meeting Room
    8:00 am
  • Tuesday August 11
  • Business After Hours hosted by Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland
    Chamber of Commerce Cherokee Casino & Hotel - Roland
    5:15 pm
  • Wednesday August 12
  • ASBTDC at The Chamber โ†’
    Chamber of Commerce Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center
    9:00 am
  • Ribbon Cutting for The Farmers House
    Chamber of Commerce 510 Main St, Van Buren, AR 72956
    11:00 am
  • Thursday August 13
  • Cake For A Cause
    Chamber of Commerce Nothing Bundt Cakes - Fort Smith
    9:00 am
  • Workforce Solutions Learning Lab: The Case for Quality Jobs, Skills-Based Hiring and Apprenticeships โ†’
    Chamber of Commerce Peak Innovation Center
    9:30 am
  • BBQ & Bingo Roundup!
    Chamber of Commerce Methodist Village Senior Living
    5:30 pm

๐Ÿ“ฃ Van Buren Shout Outs!

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๐Ÿ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Welcome Center Open
    Fort Smith School District Fort Smith, AR 72902
    8:00 am
  • Center for Nonprofits at The Chamber
    Chamber of Commerce Van Buren Business Resource Center
    9:00 am
  • Center for Hearing and Balance Ice Cream Social
    Chamber of Commerce Center for Hearing and Balance
    10:00 am
  • Ribbon Cutting for Cedarville Wellness Clinic
    Chamber of Commerce Cedarville Elementary School
    5:00 pm

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dog running on Oliver Springs Rd at Sun Valley.
    She seems confused as if dumped, maybe. Medium size, cropped tail, thick build. She ran from us when we tried to help. But then she chased our carโ€ฆ (Nextdoor Northbrook)
  • School is almost back in session.
    Please remember to stay alert to keep everyone safe this school year. (Nextdoor )
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Van Buren. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Van Buren. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Van Buren here.

๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

Fort Smith

  • Fort Smith murder suspect pleads not guilty, held on $500K bond (5newsonline.com)
  • Driver of truck in fatal Fort Smith motorcycle collision pleads guilty, receives 8 years in prison (nwaonline.com)
  • Seven candidates enter race to be the next Fort Smith mayor (4029tv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Van Buren

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Van Buren

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.