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Golf Course News:  

HIMGA - Tuesday; HILGA - Wednesday; Skins League - Wednesday afternoon; Old Coots – Thursday; Scotch Doubles – Sunday afternoon.  For golfing information, please call the Pro Shop @ 479-253-9511.

 Current Pro Shop hours:  Tuesday - Sunday: 6:30am - 7:00pm; Monday: 9:30am - 7:00pm.  Course opens daily @ 7:00am except Mondays when course opens @ 10:00am.  Grill now open; come and check out our new menu!  Restaurant hours: 6:30am – 2pm; Monday: 11:00am – 6pm.

Holiday Island Free Summer Junior Golf Program   Open to ages 7-16.  Session I July 20-23; Session II July 27-30.  Call 18-hole Pro Shop (253-9511) or Rec Center (253-9890) for more information or to register for the program.

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Current Recreation Center Hours:  8am -6pm daily; 9-hole course opens @ 8am, except 10am opening on Monday.

Holiday Island is a wonderful location for wedding receptions, class reunions, family reunions, swimming parties, or just about any get together, large or small.  The Clubhouse Ballroom is great for larger gatherings, the historic Barn provides a rustic setting, picnics are perfect at the Pavilion, and smaller meeting rooms are available.  For more information and rental rates, please call 479-253-9890.  Following is a listing of Holiday Island's rental facilities and their capacity information.   (advance reservations required):

Clubhouse Ballroom - 1 Country Club Drive (capacity of 237)
Clubhouse Room A - 1 Country Club Drive (capacity of 30)
Clubhouse Room B - 1 Country Club Drive (capacity of 15)
Multipurpose Meeting Room - 13 Buckskin Lane (capacity of 40)
Rec Center Pavilion - 13 Buckskin Lane
Small Swimming Pool - 13 Buckskin Lane
The Barn - 120 Shields Drive (capacity of 149)

 

To view a virtual tour click Holiday Island Rental Facilities Virtual Tour.

HIHA members may pick up their free Holiday Island Telephone Directories @ Island Rentals; additional copies may be purchased for $6.  Non-HIHA members may purchase HI Telephone Directories for $7 @ Arvest or Cornerstone Bank.

 

Meetings/Events

v    Eureka Springs girls and boys golf teams will be competing with at least 4 other schools in a practice tournament, August 26, 3:30pm at the Holiday Island Country Club.  Many parents and friends will be at the course following the teams; come to the course to back our Eureka Springs/Holiday Island teams.

v     Cancer Survivor’s Support Group September meetings will be on the 2nd and 16th, 4:00pm in the HI Community Church sanctuary.  Contact Dr. Frank Dinello, 253-7235 for further information

v    22nd Annual Holiday Island Association of the Arts Art Guild Art Exhibit and Sale, September 3 (10am – 4pm), 4 (10am – 4), & 5 (Noon – 4pm) at the Barn.  The Holiday Island Phone Directory Cover competition will also take place during this 3-day Art Exhibit.  The deadline for these events is August 27th.  Click here for Art Exhibit and Sale entry form.  For an entry form for the Directory Cover Competition, click here.

v    In conjunction with the Holiday Island Art and Music Guilds, the Holiday Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Artists’ Wine and Cheese Reception, Friday, September 3rd at the Information Center, 4pm - 7pm.  Works of art will be on display and available for purchase. Also, a silent auction will be held.  The artwork and silent auction items will be available for viewing by 9am Friday, September 3rd.  Make plans to enjoy this event.  A portion of the sales will benefit the Holiday Island Chamber.  Music will be provided by the Holiday Island Music Guild.

v    3rd Annual Trash or Treasure Flea Market & Community Sale, Friday, September 10th – 8am – 4pm; Saturday, September 11th – 8am – 3pm.  Barn space is almost gone but plenty of outside space available.  Food vendors welcome.  For more information, call Janice @ 235-9890.  Early set up on Thursday for your convenience.  Come out, make some money and have a good time!

v    2010 Women’s Health & Fitness Day, Tuesday, September 28th; 8am – noon, at the Barn.  Activities will include a golf scramble, pickleball/tennis demonstration/play, and a 2 or 3 mile walk/run. Call Janice (253-9890) @ the Rec Center for more information or you are interested in being an exhibitor; there is no charge to exhibit, but space is limited

v    Saturday, October 2, 2010, participants in the Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend Poker Run will visit Holiday Island.  The Poker Run route should arrive at The Park shopping center about 3:45 pm and drive through the parking area, then return to Highway 23 on their way back to Eureka Springs. The 20th Annual Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend is September 30, October 1-2-3, 2010.  This event includes an autocross, seminars, Econo Run, car show, parade of champions, and departing caravan.  Make plans to see the Holiday Island portion of the Poker Run, Saturday, October 2nd. For more detailed information, go to http://www.eurekaspringscorvette.org/.

v     Friday, October 15th, 10am @ the Island Room Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation is hosting a free seminar by Doug Rye, a widely-recognized home energy-efficiency expert.  Sign up and learn how to save on your home utility bills.  Seating is limited.  To reserve your place for this free seminar, call 800-432-9720, ext. 1304, leave your name, telephone number, and number attending.

Remember to check the Holiday Island Events Calendar for a variety of activities and get involved!  Click here for the Events Calendar

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Cooking Class 2nd & 4th Thursday @ Ballroom

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Local Cancer Support Group- 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month @ HI Community Church, 4pm; for more information, contact Dr. Frank Dinello 253-7235

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Pickleball- Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 8am @ Rec Center

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Tennis- Saturday; 10am @ Rec Center

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Silver Sneakers- Tuesday-Friday; 9:30am @ Ballroom

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Water Aerobics:  Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am; Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm


Check out Holiday Island's van transportation calendar....Casinos, shopping, dinner & movies with your friends or make new ones!  To view the transportation calendar, click here.

Holiday Island has a variety of clubs and organizations; ranging from card groups to art associations.  For more detailed information on various Holiday Island groups, visit
www.arhiha.com.