Oak Street Station — The Drop Zone

The Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce and thank our newest member,  Oak Street Station and “The Drop Zone” from Leslie, Arkansas.

Oak Street Station contains something for everyone. We are an arts/crafts/collectibles mini-mall, a consignment shop, an antique shop, and an herbal store.

We are an arts/crafts mini-mall, offering spaces for rent to local craftspeople. We also have spaces containing fine collectibles.

We are a consignment shop, offering to consign any arts/crafts item, antique, or collectible.

We also sell and refinish antiques. 

We also have a medicinal herbalist on-hand, Marcy Watts, RN, BSN, who sells her own label, Ozark Natural Herbals, containing her own medicinal herbal formulas, bulk herbs, and also, cooking spices.

Call Us Today!

If you, or anyone you know, does arts or crafts or have fine collectibles to sell, call us at 870-447-6184.

 

Check out Oak Street Station on their website or Facebook page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another part of Oak Street Station is “The Drop Zone”.

The Drop Zone is located inside of Oak Street Station, toward the back.   The Drop zone features a stage, 2 700-watt speakers, mikes, sound mixer, and a concession stand. The concession has cold drinks and snacks but we do not serve alcohol. We are a non-alcoholic, non-smoking family place. Home of the new Buffalo River Blues Society!  They also have  Karaoke & Live Music.  Open on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 till 11:30 PM

Check out the Drop Zone’s Facebook page for music times and dates!!!

And be sure and tell them you found them on the Chamber’s Website!!

 

 

 

 

New Music Events at OHAC – Killebrew Theater

It’s going to be a busy Spring at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center in Leslie.  Several music events are planned.  Check out the listing and times below and come out and help the Ozark Heritage Arts Center.

February 10, 2012  —  Sweet Heart Dance and Pie Auction    — Sponsored by the Searcy County Humane Society, Inc Shelter Fund      See more information here

February 11, 2012   — 2nd Saturday  – John Taylor Band

February 18, 2012  –  Red Hat Diva’s   — Gospel Group from Hot Springs

February 24, 2012 —  Marshall Rotary  — Music to be announced

February 25, 2012 —  Killebrew Theater Presents……  The Barren Hollow Boys    You don’t want to miss this performance!!!!!

March 3, 2012  – Clarence Treat  who played with the “New Christy Minstrels”

March 10, 2012 —  2nd Saturday  – “In Cahoots”

March 25, 2012  –   U.S. Army Military Band in Concert

 

 

 

Upcoming Activities in Searcy County

Searcy County Chamber of Commerce Meeting

The Searcy County Chamber of Commerce will hold it regular Monthly Business Meeting

Thursday, June 9th ,  at 12:00 Noon, at the Searcy County Airport in Marshall, Arkansas

Please contact us if you would like to get on the Agenda for Future Meetings.

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Searcy County Humane Society

The Searcy County Humane Society meets every month on the 2nd Monday of the Month, at 6:30 PM at the Petit Jean Building on Airport Road in Marshall.

Humane Society Spay and Neuter Clinic

Next Clinic coming up in September.

For information about the September Clinic or to Volunteer call 870-448-5311

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Leslie Homecoming

June 14-18  2011

See more info here !

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Live Music at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center – Killebrew Theater in Leslie, AR

Monthly on the 2nd Saturday at 7:30 PM

“In Cahoots” Featured House Band

Admission is only $5 at the Door and Kids under 12 are Free!!

All Proceeds benefit the Heritage Arts Center so Everyone come out and support the Theater and Arts Center

 

Special Show this month on June 11th

“Thunder Crow”  will perform    –   Blues, Rock and Country

 

Special Show on Friday, June 24th at 7:30 PM

Overcoming Affliction will perform.

See their website at www.overcomingaffliction.com

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Overcoming Affliction-Killebrew Theater

The Group Overcoming Affliction will be playing at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center – Killebrew Theater on Friday June 24th at 7:30 PM.   According to their website at www.overcomingaffliction.com ,  Overcoming Affliction is a band that uses music to further God’s kingdom.  We believe that a relationship with Jesus Christ is essential to life.  Our music is geared toward spreading God’s word, as well as healing and mending the hearts and lives of people who are hurting.  All of our music on the site is original, and all are homemade recordings.  We hope that you enjoy our music.  Everything we do as a band is for God, and unto Him be all the glory.

Overcoming Affliction will have CD’s for sale at the event.   Tickets will be available at the door and will be $5.00 Each.  Mark your calendars for this event on the 24th of June and help support the Ozark Heritage Arts Center and these great local young men.

24th Annual Hillbilly Daze – Witts Springs, Arkansas

Everyone come out to the 24th Annual Hillbilly Daze in Witts Springs, Arkansas on Saturday, May 28th, 2011.

Hillbilly Daze is always on Memorial Day weekend at Witts Springs, Arkansas.

Hillbilly Daze  started as the weekend of Decoration of the local grave sites of the people that have lived in these hills for generations.  The locals started a parade with other festivities in 1988 and it has bloomed into a wonderful festival that takes place every year.

The Kids Parade begins at 10:00 A.M. and the Main Parade starts at 11:00 A.M. There is a Treasure Hunt that you HAVE to listen to the local radio station (Swap Shop on KCGS AM 960 Begining the Monday, May 23rd,  before Hillbilly Daze) for all the clues.

Immediately following the parade, lunch is served by the local Witts Springs E-H Club, Beans and Cornbread with hamburgers and hotdogs….Desserts & Sodas at the Park Pavilion.

After lunch we will have Horseshoes and Turtle Races behind the Pavilion. (All kids have to provide their own turtles.)

Community Voices holds a SILENT AUCTION from just after Noon till 2:00 PM. If you would have anything to donate to the auction please call Nancy @ 870-496-2239.

At 2:00 P.M. there is a Stick Horse Rodeo on the grassy area at the church just across the road from the pavilion.

At 5:30 P.M. the Witts Springs Volunteer Fire Department has a wonderful FISH FRY with catfish,chicken strips,Jojos, hushpuppies, baked beans & coleslaw at the Pavilion.  Musicians all come out and jam and local crafters will have booths during the day.

Everyone is encouraged to enter the Parade….there are CASH Prizes and all old cars, ATV’s, Horses, Floats, Bikes, Wagons, and Marching Groups are all WELCOME!!

COME BACK TO NATURE AND ENJOY HILLBILLY DAZE AT WITTS SPRINGS, ARKANSAS!!   OUR slogan is “IT JUST KEEPS GETTIN FUNNER”     This is our 24th Year!!


Map of  Witts Springs Location

 

Live Music at the Killebrew Theater

Live Music at the Killebrew Theatre

Special Music Night

Saturday, February 26th, 7:30 PM

John Taylor Show

Country and Western Dance Music

Monthly on the 2nd Saturday at 7:30 PM

Next Event on Saturday March 12th

“In Cahoots” Featured House Band

Everyone come out and support the Theatre