B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (SEPTEMBER 8, 2010)

Berryville Community Center will resume its fall/winter hours beginning Sunday, September 12. The hours, 12:30-5:30 pm, will however, be different than previous years.

Evening yoga classes, instructed by Ramona McNeal, began Tuesday, September 7. The eight-week program focuses on relaxing and rejuvenating those who feel stiff and tired, or those who are recovering. The fee is $8 per class and participants must have a BCC membership.

Evening water aerobics classes, led by Mallory Clark, continue Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6:45-7:45. Class cost is $3 per class or 12 classes for $30, and a BCC membership is required.

COMING SOON—Berryville Community Center announces a fall adult co-ed volleyball league to begin mid-October. The league will host a maximum of 8 teams or a minimum of 4 teams, taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost for the 9-week league is $120 per team. An end-of-season tournament will be held in mid-December. Don’t miss out on the fun. Assemble your team and sign up at the front desk or call 870-423-3139 and ask for Deneen or Renee.

Join us on Monday, September 20th, at the Berryville Community Center to learn about maintaining a healthy and rewarding lifestyle. Susan Mellentine, area Health Service Coordinator with Life Line Screening, will be here to provide a FREE educational program that offers an opportunity to learn first-hand about warning signs and risk factors associated with stroke and vascular disease. Learn...

• How to Assess Your Own Health Risk Factors
• About the Warning Signs of Strokes & Vascular Disease
• Ways You Can Help Reduce Your Stroke Risk
• Steps Towards Your Own Personal Wellness Program

The Berryville Community Center Foundation "Presents the Arts" would like to cordially invite the public to attend a cultural event like none other. The Naturally Brass Quintet from Northwest Arkansas Fayetteville region will be performing on Saturday, September 18th, at the Berryville Community Center, at 7:00 pm. Tickets will be available at the door for $7 or can be purchased earlier at the Berryville Community Center for $5.

BCC presents “Walking to Mardi Gras”! This 25-week virtual walking program kicks off Monday, September 13. Participants log miles walked daily and progress from Berryville to New Orleans just in time for Fat Tuesday, March 8, 2011. A $20 fee will help defer the costs of the program, which will include a pedometer and log book. BCC will chart your progress on a map located in the BCC foyer, which will be updated every Monday. Ten milestones will be celebrated with New Orleans inspired tokens, and a Fat Tuesday potluck will culminate the event. The first person to arrive in New Orleans will be crowned King/Queen of the event. BCC encourages businesses to promote the event as a group, or gather your friends and form your own group. Join the party, and walk with us to Mardi Gras. Register now at the BCC front desk.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (SEPTEMBER 2, 2010)

Evening aqua aerobics, led by BCC instructor, Mallory Clark, are now underway. The classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6:45-7:45 pm. Monday and Wednesday classes will feature Ms. Clark live, while Friday class will feature a video provided by Ms. Clark. There will be no charge for the Friday evening session. The cost for the class is $3 per class or 12 classes for $30, and a BCC membership is required.

Berryville Community Center announces a fall co-ed volleyball league to begin mid-October. The league will host a maximum of 8 teams, taken on a first-come basis. Cost for the 9-week league is $120 per team. An end-of-season tournament will be held in mid-December. Don’t miss out on the fun. Assemble your team and sign up at the front desk now, or call 870-4236-3139, for more information. Ask for Renee or Deneen.

The Berryville Community Center Foundation "Presents the Arts" would like to cordially invite the public to attend a cultural event like none other. The Naturally Brass Quintet from Northwest Arkansas Fayetteville region will be performing on Saturday September 18th at the Berryville Community Center at 7:00 pm. Tickets will be available at the door for $7 or can be purchased earlier at the Berryville Community Center for $5.

The Naturally Brass Quintet has been evolving since 2002. The result is an ensemble with the energy and sound that brings to life music of all genres. The musicians of Naturally Brass are accomplished individually and perform in other various ensembles, from big bands to community concert bands, and orchestras, both locally and regionally. Naturally Brass performs for school band programs, band camps, for private functions such as weddings and corporate events, at performing arts v enues, and gives a summer-long 'Concert in the Park' series. The group is dedicated to the notion that people from all walks of life can enjoy the benefits of musical performance for a lifetime, and through it's performances encourages all to pick up that horn an play again, whatever the genre may be (yes, even woodwinds!). Naturally Brass is dedicated to presenting musical arrangements which retain the integrity of the original compositions, as well as bringing grins, applause, and excitement to our audiences. Besides their music they must have been clowns in a former life. They bring a wonderful sense of humor with their music.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (AUGUST 3, 2010)

CALLIGRAPHY CLASS Join Calligraphy instructor, Julie Turner, Saturday, August 7, 9 am until 12:30 pm, and you, too, can have beautiful handwriting. The $20 prepaid class will have a minimum of 7 students, and you will need to bring a calligraphy pen and ruled notebook paper. If the minimum number of students is not met, the $20 fee will be refunded. Come by BCC to sign up! BCC membership is NOT required to take this class.

FREE SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES Tuesday, August 10, 1-4 pm, BCC’s karate instructors, Sensei Fred Anderson and Sensei Nancy Anderson, will be offering a FREE self-defense class for teens 13+. On Thursday, August 12, there will be a FREE women’s self-defense class offered from 5:30-8 pm. All teen participants will need a parent/guardian signed release before participating. Sensei Fred is a retired police officer with 25 years experience in a major metropolitan area and 24 years of martial arts expertise. The classes will focus on developing street awareness, understanding the dynamics of the street, and defining the profile of a predator, which will allow the student to better understand how to avoid an attack. Hands-on class instruction is designed to give students confidence in defending themselves as well as developing awareness. Please contact Deneen to sign up, 870-423-3139

FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH BCC’s first ever Back-to-School Bash will be Friday, August 13th! WII Tournament, Minute to Win It, Scavenger Hunt, DJ, swimming and slip n slide! What better way to say goodbye to the freedom of summer and hello to school, than a party with friends, food, and fun? If you are going into grades 7-12, gather your friends and join the staff at BCC Friday, August 13, 7-10 pm for three hours packed with fun.

Aqua Aerobics Berryville Community Center announces evening aqua aerobics beginning the week of August 30, 2010. Classes will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6:45-7:45 pm. The classes, led by Mallory Clark, provide the opportunity to improve cardio fitness, condition muscles, increase flexibility, and change body composition. Participants can improve overall physical fitness while having a good time. Class fee is $3 per session, and a BCC membership is required.

BCC BALLET, VIOLIN, AND TUMBLING CLASSES RESUME Pam Stockman, BCC Ballet instructor announces ’10-’11 classes resume Monday, August 16. Classes will be Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings.
Dr. Fred Mayer violin classes resume Tuesday, September 7. Classes will be available for beginning youth, beginning adult, experienced youth, and experienced adult. Classes will be offered on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings.
Mallory Clark, tumbling instructor, will resume classes Monday, August 30. More information on these classes will follow.

NEW BASKETBALL DRIVE A BCC basketball purchase drive is now underway. Our current supply is running low, and we plan to purchase higher quality balls with the hope for longer life spans. If you would like to contribute to this cause, please leave your donation at the front desk, or mail to Berryville Community Center, 601 Dr. Spurlin Circle, Berryville AR 72616.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (April 27, 2010)

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (April 2, 2010)

Berryville Community Center's Summer Youth Program registration will begin Monday, April 12, at 6:30 am. To qualify for SYP, a child must between the ages of 5-12, and have completed kindergarten. Students are accepted on a first-come basis, and the program will run from June 7-August 13. A $30 deposit is required at registration. Cost for the program is $60 a week, $15 per day or $7.50 per half day for part-time students.

SYP creates a fun-filled summer as students swim, cook, attend field trips, host guest speakers, enjoy daily outdoor recreation time and many other exciting events. Program director, Mallory Clark, and staff counselors are on hand to assure a quality program for all.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (March 25, 2010)

Berryville Community Center and St. John's Hospital-Berryville present: "Diabetes: Take Control Now." This FREE program will be Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6:30-8 pm at the Berryville Community Center banquet hall. Guest speaker, Kelly Rawlings, editor of Better Homes and Gardens "Diabetic Living" Magazine, will discuss the top five things you can do to take control of your blood sugars and feel better, while enjoying life on your terms. Uncontrolled diabetes is a complex and serious condition, but controlled diabetes, that you can live with! Kelly has lived with Type 1 diabetes for 36 years. She will speak on positive steps you can take and how to set smart goals to improve your health and feel better. Learn why willpower isn't the answer when it comes to eating right, taking medications, and checking blood sugars. Taking care of your diabetes isn always easy, but you are worth it! For more information, call 870-423-4150.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (February 2, 2010)

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (December 1, 2009)

Berryville Community Center presents Dr. Jim Fain, Fain's Herbacy of Eureka Springs, on Monday, December 14, 6-8 p.m. In this FREE presentation, Dr. Fain will discuss the use of natural products in "Preventing and Treating Colds, Flu and Anything Else". He will share his knowledge of vitamins and supplements and what works best.

Dr. Fain's seasoned knowledge as a teacher and reasearcher includes 30 years in Western Medicine as Chief of Nuclear Medicine at UCLA, and four years post doctoral training in Gestalt Psychotherapy.

Sign up today by calling Deneen at 870-423-3139, or come by BCC.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (September 1, 2009)

Teeny Tumblers, ages 3-5, also taught be Mallory Clark, lays the foundation for athletic movement through a variety of fun activities designed to develop balance, strength, motor skills and control. This class will be Thursday, 9:30 am or 1 pm, and is limited to four students per class.

Pam Stockman, BCC dance instructor, announces the 2009 fall dance schedule. Classes, which begin the week of August 17, include Creative Movement; Beginning Ballet/Tap; Advanced Modern Jazz; Ballet/TapII; Intermediate Ballet/Tap; and Beginning Modern Jazz. Classes are available ages 3 and up.

Fiddle/Violin lessons, instructed by Dr. Fred Mayer, resume Tuesday, September 8th. Classes are available for youth and adults.

A BCC membership is required for all classes. For more information, or to register for any of these classes, please call 870-423-3139.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (July 22, 2009)

Join Lajuanta Plumlee and Kelly Dwyer at BCC for a FREE adult education class Monday, August 3 & 10. Topics of discussion will be dowloading files, backing-up pictures, editing, printing options, storage and protection. The follow-up class will discuss traditional scrapbooking and digital scrapbooking with hands-on instruction. The classes will be 6-8 pm each night. Call Deneen at 870-423-3139 to preregister.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of BCC. Their great smiles, dependability, and pleasant greetings make the Center a great place to be. Do you have some extra time and want to give back a little? Come join the staff and volunteers at BCC for interaction with the community and just an all-around good time! Times are available in 2 to 4 hour increments any day of the week. Call Deneen, Volunteer Coordinator, at 870-423-3139 for more information.

BCC is currently experiencing a shortage of basketballs, both men’s and women’s sizes. If anyone would be interested in donating new basketballs, or money for basketballs, please contact Deneen. All donations will be greatly appreciated.

BCC is researching installation of a protective shield in the racquetball loft to allow safer viewing of racquetball games. Upon completion of this project, the loft will be accessible to adults and to minors with permission. Anyone interested in making a tax-free donation to the Berryville Community Center Foundation for this project can do so at the front desk.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (June 10, 2009)

BBC is offering a new service during the summer months. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 10 am until 12 noon, free child care will be available for those adults using the facility at that time. Please register your children by calling 870-423-3139.

Jolene Krutz, of Photography by Jolene, will be hosting her second series of free adult education in digital photography. The class will be four consecutive Tuesdays, beginning June 16, from 6:30-8 pm. Please preregister by calling 870-423-3139, or register at the front desk of BCC.

Tuesday, June 23, children 5 years and up are invited to join Amanda Flake in a fun-filled beaded jewelry class from 10 am until noon. For a $5 fee, Amanda will demonstrate various techniques and provide hands-on instruction to participants. Please call 870-423-3139, or come by to register, as space is limited.

BCC has implemented an additional OPEN SWIM for swimmers under the age of 18. A lifeguard will be on duty Monday through Friday, 10:30 am until noon, as well as the regular hours of 4-6:45 pm, Monday through Friday.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (May 18, 2009)

BCC will begin our summer schedule Sunday, May 24, 2009. We will remain closed on Sundays through Sunday, September 6. Regular business hours will be Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 8 am to 8 pm.

BCC will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26, at 6:30 am.

On May 26, in conjunction with the Carroll County Extension office, BCC will host Caroll Guffy and Tamara Walkingstick, with the Arkansas Forestry Department. They will offer two presentations pertaining to the recent ice damage. At 2 pm, the focus will target the homeowner, and cover topics related to what to do after the storm. Cruicial information on pruning, damage beyond repair, and hazardous trees will be discussed. At 6 pm, the focus will be for the landowner. Do you have enough trees for a well-stocked forest? Can your timber be salvaged? Join us for answers to your important questions. For more information call Leon Duncan, with the Carroll County Extension office, 870-423-2958.

Beginning June 8, 2009, BCC will implement a new opportunity for members. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am to 12 pm, there will be free childcare available for parents using the facility at that time. Children must be registered through the front desk before attending. Please call 870-423-3139 and ask for Deneen.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (January 10, 2009)

Saturday, January 10, the Berryville Alliance of Churches presents "New Beginnings," a Christian rock concert, from 6-8 pm in the BCC banquet hall. The concert features WHITE HORSE BAND, and DASH 33, with speakers Rick Pearson and Karin Franklin Peter. Admission is a volunteer donation of a canned good.

2009 Berryville Community Center Adult Education kicks off Tuesday, January 13, 6-8 pm, with Dr. Ira Goodman, Ph.D, CH., GKCC. Dr. Goodman will be on hand to present a FREE talk on diet wellness. Dr. Goodman has been involved in food research, nutritutional education, and diet wellness coaching for over thirty years.

Tuesday, January 20, 6-8 pm, Mateo Ramero will present a FREE segment to promote healthy living education for the community, including the Hispanic community.

Friday, January 23, 6-8 pm, will start a FREE series to be presented by Dr. Wes Rice, DVM, and staff on The Family Pet Clinic. February is National Pet Dental Health month, and Dr. Rice will discuss prevention of diseases and problems that can result from poor dental health. In March, with warm weather returning, the topic will be flea and tick management. A date will be named later.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (August 25, 2008)

The Berryville Community Center is offering Red Cross lifeguard training the first week of September. The fee for the class is $125, which includes a three year certification and class manual. Applicants must be at least 15 years old. Call Emma at (870)423-3139 for more information.

Join Carroll County Home Extension representative, Sherry Reams, Thursday, September 11, 6-8 p.m. for a fun filled class sewing an upholstery purse. The class instuction and upholstery material is free, but you will need to bring your own sewing machine and notions. Class size is limited, so come by or call now to get registered.

Fiddle/violin classes, under the direction of Dr. Fred Mayer, will resume September 2. New students, children and adult, are welcome.

Ballet/jazz/tap classes, under the instruction of Pam Stockman, resume August 18. New students are welcome.

Berryville Soccer league sign up is scheduled for Saturday, August 23 and Saturday, August 30 at the Berryville Community Center lobby from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

For class information, please call Deneen or Emma 870)423-3139 or email at communitycenter@windstream.net

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (August 2, 2008)

Fall classes are set to resume soon at the Berryville Community Center.

Ballet classes, ages 3 and up, begin Monday, August 18th. Instructor Pam Stockman teaches ballet, tap and jazz.

Fiddle/Violin classes, instructed by Dr. Fred Mayer, will resume Tuesday, September 2. Beginning adult class will be Tuesday's from 6-7 pm, beginning youth will be Wednesday's from 4-5 pm, and the experienced class wil be Wednesday's from 6-7:15 pm.

Power Hour, a fun filled fitness program for ages 9-11 is designed to make exercise and nutrition fun and enjoyable. Instructed by Mallory Clark, the class resumes September 2, 3:45-4:45 pm.

Aqua Aerobics and Gentle Yoga, year round classes, still have openings available. Aqua Aerobics meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30-10:30 am, with instructor Emma Hamilton. Gentle Yoga, instructed by certified instructor Jack Kroeck, meets Wednesday's 10-11:30 am.

A BCC membership is required for all classes, and classes with an instructor have an additional fee. Call Deneen now for more information, 423-3139.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (July 2, 2008)

Volunteer workers are a major reason that the Berryville Community Center is so successful. In May, our volunteers logged 245 hours! If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, please contact Deneen at 423-3139.

Berryville Community Center is a great place to host birthday parties, wedding receptions, class reunions, showers and a number of other events. Call 423-3139 for more information about space availibility.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (February 11, 2008)

Beginning the month of February, an ADDITIONAL open swim will be available on Thursdays only, from 10:30 am to 12 pm. During open swim, a lifeguard is on duty, and children are available to swim.

The Berryville Parks & Recreation will be taking applications for the 2008 Baseball/Softball season, beginning February 11-29, for ages 3-15. You may pick up and return registration forms at the Berryville Community Center during regular business hours. A copy of the child's birth certificate will be required with their form. Coaches, volunteers, and sponsors are always welcomed, and can contact Emma.

On February 21, 6-8 p.m., Deneen Foster will be teaching an Adult Enhancement class on beginning cake decorating. Seating will be limited, and a supply list is available at BCC. Please call if you have questions, or need more information.

Coming March 3 will be an exciting new youth fitness program to be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and is for ages 9-13. The class is designed to make exercise fun and enjoyable. Healthy eating habits and nutrition awareness will be a fun part of the program, and self-esteem building will be top priority. The class will be instructed by Mallory Clark, and pre-registration is requested. Please call or come by to register. The cost will be $3 per class, or $30 a month, and a BCC membership is required.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Deneen Foster (February 1, 2008)

The Arkansas Preferential Presidential Primary will be held February 5, 2008 in the Berryville Community Center banquet hall from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Join Johanna Edwards from "Mimi's Trunk" on Thursday, February 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m., as we make four hand-made Valentine Cards for those special people in your life. There will be a $4 supply fee, and everything will be provided. Come by or call for more information.

Join us Thursday, February 21, 6:00-8:00 p.m. and learn basic cake decorating skills in a two-hour session taught by BCC's own Deneen Foster. Deneen has been actively decorating cakes for the past 11 years, and will be sharing ideas and tips for the beginning decorator. Come by or call for more information.

B.C.C. "What's New?" (January 15, 2008)

Adult Indoor Soccer, season two, is up and kicking yet again. Games are currently being held Sundays, from 10 am until 2 pm. Drop by to watch some fast paced action.

UPWARD basketball, sponsored by Southern Heights Baptist Church, is in full swing for the second year. The six-week program begins January 19, utilizing the full gym between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm. The game times are as follows:

Kindergarten (mixed genders) 9 am
1st/2nd grade girls 9 am
1st/2nd grade boys 10 am
3rd/4th grade girls 11 am
3rd/4th grade boys 12 pm
5th/6th grade girls 1 pm
5th/6th grade boys 2 pm

Join us January 21 at 6:30 pm for a free class to be taught by Linda Chappell, County Extenion Agent. EATING BETTER FOR LESS, focuses on which foods are the the best nutritional buys and recipes to prepare them. Call Deneen, (870)423-3139 to sign up now.

As always, we are looking for quality volunteers to complete our BCC family. Add a little fulfillment to your day by donating a few hours to our outstanding establishment. To volunteer, contact Deneen at (870)423-3139

B.C.C. "What's New?" (December 18, 2007)

Toys for Tots applications are available at BCC. These forms will be accepted until the week of December 15th. More open swims will be available for school children during the holiday break. On December 19-21, 26-28,31 and January 2-4, adult swim during 10:30 am to noon, will be changed to open swim. A lifeguard is on duty during open swim and is the only time children under 18 can swim.

Being more active during the holiday season will help to keep off those holiday pounds. The Berryville Community Center features an indoor heated pool with whirlpool, walking track, racquetball court, basketball courts, gymnasium, and cardio and strength-training equipment. BCC also offers exercise classes such as CardioTone, Aqua Aerobics, Yoga, and Karate. For more information, please call (870) 423-3139.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Susan Summers (November 28, 2007)

UPWARDS Basketball Program registrations will be accepted until December 3rd. Registration for basketball or cheerleading is $65. Individuals registering for basketball and cheerleading MUST attended one basketball evaluation or cheerleading orientation. These will take place at the Berryville Community Center during the following times:
K-2nd grade boys and girls, Saturday, December 1 between 9 am and 10 am;
3rd and 4th grade boys and girls, Saturday, December 1 between 10 and 11 am;
5th and 6th grade boys and girls, Saturday, December 1 between 11am and noon; and
K-6th grade boys and girls, Monday December 3 between 5:30 and 7:30 pm.
League practices will begin Monday, January 7th with the first game being Saturday, January 19th. For more information, please call Scott Cox at (870) 423-7042.

AFTA Certified Personal Trainer, Courtney Miller, is now offering CardioTone. CardioTone is a high energy workout specifically designed to accelerate your fat burning potential and tone muscles through a series of cardio and weight training sessions. This is a one-hour class set to fun and energizing music. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:45 pm.

Berryville Community Center personalized gift certificates are available for the holiday season! An annual membership for a family is $100 and a month membership for an individual is only $10. Class certificates for Karate, CardioTone, Aqua Aerobics, Violin/Fiddle Lessons, Yoga, and Ballet can also be purchased. The health-promoting benefits available at the Berryville Community Center will always be considered a thoughtful and welcome gift!

Volunteers are still needed for the weekend hours at BCC. If you have some extra time, please consider volunteering at the Berryville Community Center. Volunteers are a valuable asset to BCC and they are greatly appreciated. If you're interested, please call Susan at (870) 423-3139 or come by the BCC front desk Monday through Friday from 9am until 6 pm. For information about the Berryville Community Center, please call (870) 423- 3139.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Susan Summers (November 1, 2007)

The Aerobic Kickboxing class at the Berryville Community Center has totally revamped it's dynamic. This new class is a high energy workout designed specifically to accelerate your fat burning potential and tone muscles through a series of cardio and weight training sessions. This is a one-hour class designed and led by AFTA Certified Personal Trainer, Courtney Miller, and is set to fun and energizing music. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:45 p.m.; however, a free class to BCC members will be held on Saturday, November 10th to introduce this exciting and invigorating routine.

If you're expecting or have just delievered a baby, the upcoming prenatal, postnatal, and Mommy and Me classes being offered free to BCC members should be of interest to you. These classes have been rescheduled to begin Thursday, November 15th. Please call BCC to register.

An open casting call will be held for very thin and slightly built boys ages 7 to 10 on Thursday, November 1st from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Berryville Community Center. The role is for a new feature film entitled "The Road" based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Cormac McCarthy. For more information about the role, call the Arkansas Film Commission hotline at (501)682-7676.

A Fall Baseball Camp sponsored by Roger Pruente and approved by the Berryville Community Center will be held Saturday, November 10th from 10 am until 2 pm. Registration will be held at the A. L. Carter Field concession stand at 9:30 am. Basic fundamentals will be practiced from 10 am until noon. Then two games will be played from 12:30 until 2. Bring a sack lunch and be ready to play!

BCC Yoga instructor, Jack Kroeck, is postponing the Wednesday classes due to a family emergency. Notification of his return will be announced in this newspaper. During the Thanksgiving week, BCC Dance Instructor, Pam Stockman, will not be holding class. Classes will resume on the regular schedule starting on November 26th.

Mark your calendars! UPWARDS basketball sign ups will begin November 1st. This 6-week program program is for boys and girls from kindergarten through 6th grade. The program will start January 6th. For more information, please call the Berryville Community Center at (870) 423-3139 or Southern Heights Church at (870) 423-7024.

If you miss out on the Adult Enhancement Class with Lin Wellford's Rockpaintining Class, there might be openings available on November 7th. Call for availability.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Susan Summers (October 23, 2007)

The second session of the BCC Adult Enhancement Class will take place Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. The first class enjoyed basic computer terminology and functions. If you missed the first class, feel free to join the second class and Kevin Cauley will help to catch you up.

It will soon be time for UPWARDS basketball. This program is for boys and girls from kindergarten through 6th grade. Sign ups will begin the first week of December with a 6-week game program starting January 6th. More information will be available at a later date.

Cindy Gunselman from St. John's Hospital will be offering exercise programs free to BCC members for women in different stages of motherhood. These classes will contain 50 minutes of exercise once a week. There are three specific classes:
Prenatal Exercise - 9 am.
These exercises are specifically designed for pregnancy to improve posture, increase strength, and promote relaxation.
Postnatal Exercise - 10 am.
Exercises are designed to strengthen abdominal, upper body, and pelvic floor muscles after giving birth.
Mommy and Me Exercises - 11 am.
This class is for parents and toddlers old enough to walk, but not yet old enough to attend a regular dance or gymnastics class. Developmental activities to promote strength, balance, and coordination will be done. The suggested age range for the children is walking to age 3.

All classes will be held on Thursdays beginning November 1st. For more information on the above topics, or about the Berryville Community Center, please go to www.berryville.com or call (870) 423-3139.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Susan Summers (August 23, 2007)

BCC Dance Instructor, Pam Stockman will offer dance classes beginning Monday, August 20th. Classes are: Monday Creative Movement from 5-6 p.m. for 3 and 4 year olds with no dance experience. Ballet/Tap from 6-7 p.m. for 5 to 7 year olds with no or very little dance experience. Modern Jazz from 7-8 p.m. for individuals with advanced dance experience. Classes are $6 per week paid monthly. Tuesday Intermediate Ballet/Tap I from 5-6:30 p.m. for 7 to 9 year olds. Intermediate Ballet/Tap II from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for individuals 10 years and up. Classes are $8 per week paid monthly. Thursday Beginning Ballet and Tap II from 5-6:30 p.m. for 6 and 7 year olds with dance experience. Advanced Ballet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Classes are $8 per week paid monthly.

Dr. Fred Mayer will be offering beginning violin classes beginning on September 4th. Two classes will be held each Tuesday until October 30th. The Youth class will be held from 4-5 p.m. The Adult class is from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost of the 9 week program is $72. Continuing monthly classes will begin in November at $8 per class. For more information about the Berryville Community Center or the classes offered, please call (870) 423-3139 or go to www.berryville.com.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Susan Summers (July 12, 2007)

The Carroll County Arts Council and Missoula Children's Theatre will be offering a casting call for all children entering first through 12th grade on Monday, August 6th at 10 a.m. at the Berryville Community Center. This year's theatre presentation will be "Robin Hood." For more information, please call Connie Doss at (870) 423-4380.

For all swimmers coming to the Berryville Community Center indoor pool, please remember to shower with warm water and soap before entering the pool. This helps to keep chemicals balanced and our pool sparkling clean. People under 18 must swim during "open swim". Open Swim is held Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. to noon and again from 4 to 7 p.m. On Saturday, open swim is from 10 until noon and again from 1 to 4 p.m. For the monthly swim schedule, please go to www.berryville.com.

B.C.C. "What's New?" By Susan Summers (July 12, 2007)

The A. L. Carter/Berryville Parks Baseball/Softball season has ended. Over 400 children, boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 15, took part in the program. All of these participants were coached and managed by volunteers. Thank you Coaches Chad Allen, Josh and Mystery Anderson, Donnell Armstrong, Deneen Foster, John Harwood, Thersa Hawthorne, Wade Hill, Charlie and Tammy Hood, Jerry and Julie Hopper, Jay Lee, Michael Logan, John McClellan, Jeff McCullough, Trista McGinley, Jimmy McIntosh, Leah Motzko, Michelle Pearson, Rick Plumlee, Roger Pruente, Carrie Rushing, Schel Seel, Dale Seitz, Albert Sperduto, Don Splichal, Ann Dee Stone, Paul Stone, Shane Stracner, Matt Summers, Tracy Tedder, Jeanette Warren, Norm Whetsten, John Worley and Rodney Worsham. These people DONATED their time and sometimes money to help ensure the children of this area have a baseball/softball program.

Also donating time were people dedicated to managing teams, assisting coaches, and helping in the concession stand. To help finance teams, sponsors donated funds. Thank you Richard and Mary Lou Harp, McKinney Fabrication, Arvest Bank, Evans & Evans, Davis Fina, Kings River Physical Therapy, Michael Nelson, D.D.S., The Jewelry Store, Miller Concrete, Taylor Plastic Surgery, David Davis Chevrolet/Pontiac, Turner Painting, Pizza Hut, Ball & Prier Tire, David Riddick, D.D.S., Kings River Rapids, Jackson Brothers Vending, Sonic, LaBarge, Warren Welding, Community First Bank, The Zone, Kelley Excavation, Darby Services, Exit Montgomery Whiteley Realty, Down Home Construction, and all other sponsors.