Lifestyle

Community grief support: Group sessions will be offered again at Cherokee Village Peace Lutheran Church

Courtesy of the Peace Lutheran Church community The nationally known grief support program called 'GriefShare' is being offered again to the community on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon starting Jan. 10 at Peace Lutheran Church (located just inside the south entrance to Cherokee Village). Those who participated in previous sessions have encouraged others to benefit from it as they have.

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Arts Center of North Arkansas January 2023 classes and events

Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Painting Whiteon- White: Experiment painting with white watercolor on white paper using a Georgia O’Keeffe influence. Must register by calling Artist Barb Massie at 407-7665506. Free Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. – 12 noon (normally every third Saturday). Photography enthusiasts meet to discuss techniques and show their beautiful photos. Beginners welcome. Call or text Keith at 870-283-1037. Free Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1 – 3 p.m. Mix acrylic paint colors to pour over a bowl with the excess flowing onto a tile, creating amazingly beautiful designs of color. Must register by calling Artist Barb Massie at 407-766-5506. $20 for members, $25 nonmembers.

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Enos and Sarah Gingerich of Alton, Mo., are the parents of a baby girl, Mary Gingerich. She was born Dec. 6, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare. She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her sibling is John, 1. Her grandparents are Levi and Mary Gingerich of Ethridge, Tenn., and Abraham and Amanda Hostetler of Alton.

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Keep your pets safe this holiday season

The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Medical Center of Mid-America shares important safety tips to keep pets merry and bright this holiday season With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it’s important to make sure your pets stay safe and healthy – especially with the temptations of new foods, decorations, and other potential hazards around that your pet might not be used to! The Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) wishes you and your pets the warmest of wishes this holiday season. Below are a few tips from veterinarians at the HSMO’s Animal Medical Center of Mid-America (AMCMA) to help ensure all celebrations are safe and fun for your fourlegged friends: Be Careful with Festive Foods Food and drinks are a highlight of the holiday season, but they can pose dangers to your pet.

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Warning: Upcoming extreme winter weather will be life-threatening for pets

The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Medical Center of Mid-America shares important safety tips to ensure pets are kept safe and warm during this extreme winter weather Over the next few days, Missouri will see temperatures and wind chills well below freezing that will be life-threatening to both humans and pets. During this extreme winter weather, the Humane Society of Missouri is urging everyone to keep their pets safe and remember our lifesaving motto: 35 Degrees and Below, Protect Fido! Remember these six tips to protect pets in extreme winter weather: Bring pets inside: Pets cannot be outside for long periods of time in this weather.

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