UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS

Monday, September 16, 2024 
4pm 
Foreman City Council Meeting  

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 
7pm 
Winthrop City Council Meeting 

Saturday, September 14, 2024 
5:30pm 
Foreman Riding Club Playday #8 
Where: Little River County Fairground 

       Foreman Riding Club is a family oriented and beginner friendly 
       riding club. We have barrels and poles and rotate many other 
       events during the playdays. We often host clinics, jackpots or 
       other events throughout the year. 

       Age groups: Peewees/Leadline, 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19 & over. 

       Events: Barrels, Poles, Goat Tying, Breakaway 

       There is a membership fee if you want year-end awards. 
       $5 per event, if member. $10 per event, if non-member. 
       
       Letter from Foreman Riding Club
       Foreman Riding Club 2024 Playday Series Schedule

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
5pm - 7pm 
Music on Main
Where: E. Main Street and Keller Street in Downtown Ashdown



Thursday, September 19, 2024
Election Poll Worker Training Class
Where: Little River County Election Center

      If you are interested in attending, please contact: 
      Little River County Clerk's Office: 870-898-7208, 870-898-7209 or 870-898-7210 
      or The Election Commission Chair, Rick Gregory at 970-533-7180

Friday, September 27, 2024
7pm
Live Music with Cody Davis and Nick Charlton 
Where: Little River County Fairgrounds







Saturday, September 28, 2024 
10am - 12pm
Great Arkansas Cleanup at Millwood State Park
Where: Meeting at Pavilion at Millwood State Park

       Help keep Millwood State Park beautiful! Litter harms our 
       environment and disrupts the natural beauty of this place. 
       You can help us clean up along the shoreline and trails to 
       keep this special place protected. Be sure to wear clothes 
       and shoes you can get dirty. Gloves and trash bags will be 
       provided. We will meet at the pavilion near the marina. 
       Let's keep Arkansas Beautiful!

Saturday, September 28, 2024 
11am - 4pm
Morgan & Co. Boutique Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Where: 110 S. Constitution



Saturday, September 28, 2024 
Doors open at 5pm 
Southern Sportsman Foundation's 19th Annual Banquet
Little River County Fair Barn

      Tickets: $40/person

Saturday, September 28, 2024 
Southern Sportsman Foundation 2024 Polaris Ranger Giveaway 

       $20 per ticket.  To purchase tickets online, please complete the 
       form on the Foundation's Facebook page.  Committee members also 
       have tickets available.  You do not have to present to win!

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
6:30am - 7:30am
Coffee with a Cop
Where: Gilley's Smokehouse

Saturday, October 5, 2024 
5:30pm 
Foreman Riding Club Playday #9
Where: Little River County Fairground 

       Foreman Riding Club is a family oriented and beginner friendly 
       riding club. We have barrels and poles and rotate many other 
       events during the playdays. We often host clinics, jackpots or 
       other events throughout the year. 

       Age groups: Peewees/Leadline, 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19 & over. 

       Events: Barrels, Poles, Goat Tying, Breakaway 

       There is a membership fee if you want year-end awards. 
       $5 per event, if member. $10 per event, if non-member.

       Letter from Foreman Riding Club
       Foreman Riding Club 2024 Playday Series Schedule

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 
11am - 1pm 
Little River Extension Homemakers Club 
Where: Spirit & Life Fellowship, 112 LR 711, Ashdown, AR 

       Please bring a dish for the potluck lunch. The standing meeting 
       is the 2nd Tuesday of every month, same time and same place as 
       mentioned above. If you would like to join, please contact Janet 
       Tew, President, or call the Extension office at 870-898-7224 
       or email jsansom@uada.edu. 

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 
1pm 
Parkinson's & Care Partner Support Group 
Where: Little River Memorial Hospital 

       Organized by the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas in 
       partnership with the Texarkana Regional Center on Aging. For 
       information, contact Nancy Bailey, Community Support Specialist 
       at nbailey@aaaswa.net 

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 
6pm 
Ogden City Council Meeting 

Saturday, October 12, 2024
5pm - 11:30pm
Alleene Mulligan Supper
Where: Alleene Community Center

       Alleene Mullican Supper will be from 5pm until 7pm with dance to 
       follow from 7:30pm to 11:30pm with the Shinewell performing.  

       Supper prices:
       12 years and up: $10.00
       6-11: $5.00
       5 and under: Free

       Dance prices:
       Single: $6.00
       Couple: $10.00

Monday, October 14, 2024 
9am - 10am 
Quorum Court 
Where: Little River County Courthouse 

Monday, October 14, 2024 
5pm 
Wilton City Council Meeting 

Monday, October 14, 2024 
5:30pm - 6:30pm 
Ashdown City Council Meeting 
Where: Ashdown City Hall 

Monday, October 14, 2024 
6pm 
Little River County Fair Board Meeting 
Where: Ag Building, Foreman 

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 
7pm 
Winthrop City Council Meeting 

Saturday, October 19, 2024 
9am - 11:30pm 
3rd Annual Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival 
Where: Foreman, AR 





We’re excited to announce the 3rd Annual Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival!
Join us for our popular Wild Game Cook-Off, back by popular demand. 
Below, you’ll find the registration form to sign up. As the event 
approaches, we’ll be sending out more details, including rules, 
regulations, and additional contest information.  

Wild Game Cook-off Entry Form

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to send us a message on 
Facebook: Foreman Community Foundation

We can't wait to see you there!

Monday, October 21, 2024
2024 General Election - Early Voting Begins
Where: Little River County Election Center



Monday, October 21, 2024 
4pm 
Foreman City Council Meeting

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: TBD
Jacks Isle Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Fundraiser
Where: 510 Jacks Isle Road, Ashdown, AR

Thursday, October 31, 2024
6-8pm
Trunk or Treat / Family Movie Night
Where: Ashdown City Park

      We are expanding our annual Trunk or Treat with a Family Movie Night 
      at the Park! There will be a not-so-scary Halloween movie, trunk or 
      treating for the kiddos with free candy, a bounce house and a pumpkin 
      trail! 

      If you would like to support our event, please see the attached a link 
      below. Thank you for partnering with the Little River Chamber of 
      Commerce to make our Trunk or Treat event a success!







Friday, November 8, 2024
Ashdown High School Homecoming

Saturday, November 9, 2024
4:30pm
Ashdown High School Alumni Association Homecoming Banquet




Monday, November 11, 2024 
Courthouse will be closed in honor of Veteran's Day

Monday, November 11, 2024 
5pm 
Wilton City Council Meeting 

Monday, November 11, 2024 
5:30pm - 6:30pm 
Ashdown City Council 
Meeting Where: Ashdown City Hall 

Monday, November 11, 2024 
6pm 
Little River County Fair Board Meeting 
Where: Ag Building, Foreman 

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 
11am - 1pm 
Little River Extension Homemakers Club 
Where: Spirit & Life Fellowship, 112 LR 711, Ashdown, AR 

       Please bring a dish for the potluck lunch. The standing meeting 
       is the 2nd Tuesday of every month, same time and same place as 
       mentioned above. If you would like to join, please contact Janet 
       Tew, President, or call the Extension office at 870-898-7224 or 
       email jsansom@uada.edu. 

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 
1pm 
Parkinson's & Care Partner Support Group 
Where: Little River Memorial Hospital 

       Organized by the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas in 
       partnership with the Texarkana Regional Center on Aging. For 
       information, contact Nancy Bailey, Community Support Specialist 
       at nbailey@aaaswa.net 

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 
6pm 
Ogden City Council Meeting 

Monday, November 11, 2024 
9am - 10 am 
Quorum Court 
Where: Little River County Courthouse

Monday, November 18, 2024 
4pm 
Foreman City Council Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 
7pm 
Winthrop City Council Meeting 

Thursday, November 28 - Friday, November 29, 2024
Courthouse will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving

Saturday, November 30, 2024
9am - 3pm
4th Annual Fair Barn Christmas
Where: 209 S. Madden Street, Foreman



Monday, December 2, 2024
6pm - 7pm
Ashdown Christmas Parade


Monday, December 9, 2024 
9am - 10am 
Quorum Court 
Where: Little River County Courthouse 

Monday, December 9, 2024 
5pm 
Wilton City Council Meeting 

Monday, December 9, 2024 
5:30pm - 6:30pm 
Ashdown City Council Meeting 
Where: Ashdown City Hall 

Monday, December 9, 2024 
6pm 
Little River County Fair Board Meeting 
Where: Ag Building, Foreman 

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 
11am - 1pm 
Little River Extension Homemakers Club 
Where: Spirit & Life Fellowship, 112 LR 711, Ashdown, AR 

       Please bring a dish for the potluck lunch. The standing meeting 
       is the 2nd Tuesday of every month, same time and same place as 
       mentioned above. If you would like to join, please contact Janet 
       Tew, President, or call the Extension office at 870-898-7224 or 
       email jsansom@uada.edu. 

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 
1pm 
Parkinson's & Care Partner Support Group 
Where: Little River Memorial Hospital 

       Organized by the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas in 
       partnership with the Texarkana Regional Center on Aging. For 
       information, contact Nancy Bailey, Community Support Specialist 
       at nbailey@aaaswa.net 

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 
6pm 
Ogden City Council Meeting 

Monday, December 16, 2024 
4pm 
Foreman City Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 
7pm 
Winthrop City Council Meeting 

Thursday, December 24 - Friday, December 25, 2024
Courthouse will be closed in observance of Christmas