Pocket Park Ribbon Cutting

Usually in Calico Rock if there's one thing going on, there are several. At the same time that a motorcycle group was having a trip through the area, with participant's donating coats, hats and gloves for the Chamber's Toys for Tots, the 20/20 Group was having a Ribbon Cutting for the Main St. Pocket Park. In an earlier post you saw members of the group working on the park. These photos are of Chamber President Rebecca Greenwood and property donors, Peg and Dean Hudson cutting the ribbon to officially open the park. Group President, David Sugg said that while it will continue to be a 'work in progress', several people have already taken advantage of it to "sit a spell" as the sign says or even hold small meetings on warm fall days.

The property has been provided by Peg and Dean Hudson who actually owned the Vogue Cleaners there. The 20/20 Group, along with funds provided by Frederika Johns honoring her parents, the Silveys, took down part of the cleaner's building, adding shrubs, donated by Derrell Brown and moved to the site by Dale Ivy. Wayne Wood acting as project Mgr. supervised other plantings, a stone path and personally created the Park sign. All general labor and maintenance has been provided by the members of the 20/20 Group. For further information about the group, call 870-297-8760.

'09 Merchant's Open House

One of Calico Rock's Seasonal traditions is a Merchant's Open House. Nearly every business in town decorates or at least gets their Christmas goods out and offers goodies and prize drawings all day long. It isn't just a business day tho, it's a day for visiting with folks you don't always get to see. You take the children along and just enjoy getting into the holiday spirit with the rest of the warm, friendly folks of Calico -- and of course supporting the Chamber of Commerce philosopy of "Shop Local"!

In the photo you can see some of the Hospital Gift Shop "spread" with Mondalyn McCormick and Jimmie Lee Whitaker taking their turn as hostesses.

Calico Rock Shows Off!

We've done it again! For the 3rd time Calico Rock was asked to host a Fam Tour. These are area tours hosted by North Central Arkansas Tourism Council to show people, involved in the business of tourism, what is available in this part of the state. What makes Calico Rock/Pineville special is not just the historic town, the river or the views but the "Welcome" that the the Chamber of Commerce provides. On this visit, President Rebecca Greenwood and Derrall Brown greeted them in town; Derrall once again toured them through town ending on our beautiful bluff at the Knight's cabin. A delicious lunch, home-made soup, and sandwiches with desserts made by Chamber members helped the visitors see what was available to anyone visiting this beautiful place on the White River. Will they share this with others wanting a place to "get away" or bring their business? Oh my, yes! Arkansas is one of the few states that can claim a growing, successful tourism industry and Calico Rock/Pineville is playing a big part in that success.