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Jan & February: No meetings or
planned activities
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13
Mar: Potluck/Meeting hosted by Doug & Kathy Green,
Vic & Denise Quick (Bismarck)
(Saturday) 12:30 P.M. (Potluck) Directions:
Traveling South from Hot Springs go 12 miles on Hwy 7.
Turn left on Tomahawk Lane. There is a sign that reads "Diamond B
Ranch" at the turnoff. Go 1/2 mile on Tomahawk Lane. It is the
second house on the right. Going North this would be 1 mile from the
intersection in Bismarck and you would turn right on to Tomahawk
Lane. MVPA signs will be posted on Tomahawk and at
the house. 509 Tomahawk Lane, Bismarck; AR 71929 home phone
501.282.6836
greenk@catc.net
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27 Mar:
(El Dorado) The 6th Annual
Antique Power and Military Vehicle Show will be held on March 27th
in El Dorado from 9 AM to 3 PM. Got the confirmation today. The show
is held on the courthouse square in downtown El Dorado and we
welcome anyone who wants to participate. It's usually a lot of fun,
and a good opportunity to see some really interesting antique
tractors, engines, cars, and of course military vehicles. This
year Randy and I want to convoy into town if we have enough
participation. If the weather is warm, we usually try to hold a ride
thru the country at the end of the show. You just never know on the
weather, though! To register or for more
information, call 870.863.6113 or 1.888.921.BOOM. This
sponsored by the El Dorado A & P Commission and has a good turnout
of AR MVPA members that live in the area. They would be
pleased to have your military vehicle join their display.------------------------------------------------------------------
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18 Apr:
Potluck/Meeting
hosted by Bill Barnes at (Mountain Harbor Resort)
2:00
p.m. (Sunday) (Mt. Ida)
(Potluck - Bring side dishes) Directions: Take 270 around Hot
Springs and keep heading West on 270 toward Mt. Ida. Travel
approximately 25 miles and watch for the Mountain Harbor sign at the
Valero Station, just past the township of Joplin (If you reach
Mt. Ida you've gone too far.) Turn right at the sign on
Mountain Harbor road and travel approximately 2 miles. Watch
for the AR MVPA signs. The meeting will take place in
the Military Museum 870.867.2191
billbarnes@mountainharborresort.com
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01 May:
"Red Ballin' Thru the Ozarks"-
100+ mile convoy in NW Arkansas
(Fayetteville) For more information
go to the "Red Ball Convoy" page of the website:
www.armvpa.com
30 APR Visit to the Veterans' Home in Fayetteville
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08 May:
(Hot Springs) Dinner/Meeting (12:30 p.m.) hosted
by Andy & Janet Rossi
- We plan to serve Big Joe's BBQ and the members can bring
pot luck. The address is 109 Melmar Terrace, Hot Springs, AR 71913.
Parking will be tight , but we'll make it.The
directions to 109 Melmar Terrace are: From Hot
Springs - On the 270 Bypass, take the Carpenter Dam
exit, Go south approx. 3 miles on Carpenter Dam Rd ( 190), turn
right on Arkridge Rd. ( see sign for Garvan Gardens) Go.3
mi., turn Right on Restful Ridge Rd. It will wind around a
total of 1 mile and dead end into Lake Hamilton Turn right on
Restful Ridge Cr. 1 short block, Melmar Terrace turns left
off of it and there we are. I’ll try to have MVPA signs
out at turns Melmar doesn’t seem to be on many GPS, one
can put in Restful Ridge Cr. To get close. Folks may want to
visit Woodland Garvan Gardens while in the area. If you need to
call the number is 501-680-7391 See ya,
Janet & Andy
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15 May:
(Morrilton)
Walk of Flags Over 400 flags will be on display, each one
honoring a veteran - in observance of Armed Forces Day
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15 May:
(NW Arkansas) The VFW Post
3031 is hosting the Arkansas segment of The first National
Freedom Ride on Armed Forces Day. This is about a 100 mile
run but any vehicle is ok. If you plan to drive your military
vehicle in the Freedom Ride contact Ron Naef. 479-236-0099 or
mightybaldone@msn.com
This drive is to show support of all armed services, veterans of
war, POWs/MIAs and their families. The NW Arkansas segment
will begin staging at 7:30 am at Pig Trail Harley Davidson and end
at the Rogers VFW Post 3031. The ceremony begins at 9:00 am
and the ride begins at 10.00 am. The designated ride ($5.00
donation) will tour NW Arkansas with pit stops and lunch stop
returning to Rogers about 4:30. 3 X 3 Tribute patches are available
for $5.00. Co-ordinators are James 479.621.3593 and
Richard 479.721.2272
WWW.ORGSITES.COM/GA/FREEDOMRIDE2010
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19
May: (Jacksonville)
6:00 pm
Jacksonville Museum of Military History - Program by a
panel of the "Chosin Few", Korean War veterans, hosted
by Sedric Wirt.
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22 May:
(Little Rock) The
AeroSpace Museum near the Little Rock Airport is celebrating the
Centennial of the 1st Flight in Arkansas. They would like to
have a display of WWII vehicles. If you would like to
participate in this display contact 501.681.7078
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29 May:
(Jacksonville)
Jacksonville Museum of Military History: Heritage Day. Display of Military Vehicles
Saturday, May 29th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Heritage Day at the
Museum
May is
Heritage Month in Arkansas. Jacksonville is rich with military
heritage and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us at the
Jacksonville Museum of Military History on Saturday May 29th.
Did you know there was a Civil War Battle right here in
Jacksonville? Did you know that during WWII Jacksonville was
home to the Arkansas Ordinance Plant and produced over 85% of
all the detonators and fuses used during WWII? Or that the
Little Rock Air Force Base was once home to the largest nuclear
missile ever deployed. Come visit the Jacksonville Museum of
Military History and you’ll learn about all this more!
Where: Jacksonville Museum of
Military History
100 Veterans Circle,
Jacksonville Arkansas
What: * Free Admission to the
museum all day
·
Live music from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
provided by the Bluegrass Bombers and the Mary-Lou
Duet
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Free food
from 11:30am- 1:00 pm provided by Centennial Bank (while
supplies last)
·
Antique Military
Vehicles on display
from the Military Vehicle Preservation Association of Arkansas
(MVPA)
…and
come check out remodeled gift shop with a bunch of cool new
stuff!!!
For
more info: Call (501) 241-1943 or e-mail
dkduggarmilitarymuseum@centurytel.net
www.jaxmilitarymuseum.org
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29 May:
(N.W. Arkansas)Saturday Trail
Ride at Lake Fort Smith State Park: We are planning to meet at
Lake Fort Smith State Park this Saturday, 5/29, at 10AM. Bring a
picnic lunch, drinking water, and any other goodies that you will
need. The plan is to ride to White Rock mountain and on to Shores
Lake if time permits.The trail will be all gravel county roads and
some forest service roads. Nothing should be too rough or muddy (as
far as I know!). Lets plan to meet in the Lake Ft. Smith State Park
visitor's center parking lot. It looks like the weather will
be OK, maybe hot, but dry hopefully. The roads should not be too
dusty. If anyone can, please bring along you CB radio
installed and ready. I have made some changes to mine and think it
is installed correctly now. I would like to try to transmit to
someone.
If
you are planning to go, please drop me an email to confirm. Include
your cell phone number. I will need to know that you are planning
to go so I can contact you if any of our plans change.
See you Saturday,
Dan
479-855-7499 shop
479-855-7444 home
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31 May: Walk of
Flags, (Morrilton)
- Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a
veteran - in observance of Memorial Day
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14 Jun: Walk of
Flags, (Morrilton) Over 400
flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran - in
observance of Flag Day
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12 Jun: (North Little Rock/Sherwood)
FishFry/Meeting 12:30
(potluck - bring desserts - side dishes will be provided) Hosted by Sedric &
Phyllis Wirt. RSVP by 03 Jun if you
plan to attend. Directions #1 Take Hwy. 107 (also
known as John F Kennedy Blvd. and later becomes Sylvan Hills Hwy.)
You will pass a sign for Sherwood on the right and shortly will come
to the Masonic Lodge on the left. The Sylvan Hills Hwy. makes
a curve to the right and Kellogg Rd . turns off to the left.
Go approximately 2 miles on Kellogg Rd., just past Simler Rd.
The Wirt's house is a black brick house on the left of Kellogg Rd.
(2425 Kellogg Rd) Directions #2: (the back way) Take the
Levy St. exit off I-40, turn North (left if traveling east, right if
traveling west) Go 1/2 block (the first road) and cross over the
railroad tracks. This road dead ends on Camp Robinson Road.
Turn left. Follow this road until it "Y"s. Keep to the
right on Remount Road that goes past the NLR Airport. This
road will become the Batesville Pike Road. You will come to a
4 way stop. Stay on the Pike Road to Kellogg on the right.
Go about 3/4 mile to the Wirt's black brick house on the righ. (2425
Kellog Rd.) If you have trouble with directions give Sedric a
call 501.944.2693 or 501.835.1901
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19 JUN: Fayetteville
- The president of the Loners motorcycle
club, we work together and good friend, has requested a military
vehicle display at the up coming veterans poker run on June 19th in
NW Arkansas.
http://www.nwavetsrun.com/index.html Last year about 200 showed
with this year being larger. Look at pictures. This
IS NOT
the motorcycle group that was at the VA home
last year before the RED BALL. The Loners are very active at
the VA Home all year long. This poker run raises money for the vets
at the home. The money does not go to the home but to buy items the
staff says the vets need personally. ext.. razors, shirts, slippers
.....personal items they can not afford along with items like bingo
games, puzzles.... The Loners also visit the home for bingo games
and assist with other activities. The Army reserve will try
and have a HUMMER there but they would like to see if anyone else
would like to bring their MV for display. You can also run the poker
run if you want. About 100 miles thru NWA. Any questions contact Ron
Naef: 479-236-0099 or
mightybaldone@msn.com
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04 Jul:
Walk of Flags (Morrilton)
Over
400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a veteran - in
observance of Independence Day
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27 Jun: The
event will be held Sunday June 27 at 6:30 PM in Bentonville. The
event will not be on the town square this year, but is moved to a
new city park a few blocks away. I have been told that the new city
park has a great place to display the vehicles near the stage area
and we won't be as cramped for space for display as we were last
year. It is a patriotic event with top quality music, singing,
free food, and quest speakers. Honoring our veterans and
celebrating our freedom and independence is what this event is
about. If you are interested / available let me now ASAP and I
will organize the MV display.
camera_dan@hotmail.com
Celebrate America in (Bentonville)
Previous year's celebration have included super music, Miss
Arkansas, Air National Guard flyover, US Representatives, free food,
etc. I am sure the Governor will be invited. This is a
musical event held on the Bentonville town square. I can
honestly promise you that you have never heard better quality
patriotic music and singing. Previous events have drawn crowds
of 5,000. This is a great opportunity to both display our HMV
as well as a quality event worth attending. Mark you calendars
now. If you are bringing a vehicle, try to have the vehicle at the
square in Bentonville no later than 3PM. A bit before that
would be OK. Any later and it might be getting crowded and
busy around the square and become difficult to get your vehicle in
place. Bring a lawn chair and sun screen. If your
vehicle is "show quality", you might want to bring a "KEEP OFF" sign
or two to place on the seats or on the vehicle. Generally,
this won't be a problem, but there might be a curious kid or two
around. DIRECTIONS: The exit on I-540 that you need to take is marked EXIT 86.
Let me know if you need any specific directions. If you get
lost, just ask directions to the square in down town Bentonville.
Contact Jerome in Fayetteville if you want to convoy from Fayetteville with
he and Lewis. Keep my cell phone number handy and call me if
you get lost.
Weather: rain will cancel the event.
If the event is cancelled, we should know by Saturday. Email
me your phone number ASAP so I can make contact with you if the
event is cancelled. Patriotism will be flowing.
This is not a picnic or party. A cast of over 100 will be
presenting a program that will remind you of the price paid for our
liberty and the real value of our independence. You will
remember this event! Bring a friend!
Dan Sharon 479-855-7499 shop
479-855-7444 home 479-899-3907
camera_dan@hotmail.com
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24 Jul: Potluck/Meeting
hosted by Jerome & Marsha Jones Casey and Lewis & Molly Anderson (Greenland - near Fayetteville
- at the Baptist Ford Community Church) Directions: From Hwy. 540 take Exit 58 and turn
East (watch your speed from here to the church!!!) If you were
north-bound turn right. If you were south bound - turn left
and continue under the bridge. Follow West Wilson Street
(you're on it) down the hill, over the rail road tracks to the 4-way
stop light. When stopped at the light you'll be directly
across from the Greenland School. Turn south on South Main Ave
(Hwy 71) - stay in the right hand lane. Hwy 71 parallels the
rail road tracks - they should be on your right. Head
south on 71 until you approach a sweeping left-hand curve.
You'll see a small road that goes straight off 71 - take this road
(it parallels the rail road tracks). You'll see a sign for
Baptist Ford Community Church. This is kind of a bumpy,
concrete road. Follow it over the iron bridge to the church.
If you miss this turn don't panic - the road you need to be on comes
back into Hwy. 71. Just make a hard right turn on to it and
you'll see the church on your left. Any questions, problems or
anything call Marsha's mobile #479.841.1489 or Jerome's mobile
#479.409.9977
As for the important stuff (food) the
meal will be hotdogs and
hamburgers. Jerome Casey
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07 Aug:
Old Soldier's Parade (Heber Springs)
For more
information contact the
American Legion:
501-362-9979
The Old Soldiers Reunion Parade is August 7th
at 11 a.m. (line-up is 10 a.m.)
The events
of the Old Soldiers Reunion (carnival in the park) begin each year
on the first Thursday of August, and the Parade is held at noon
of the Saturday following that first Thursday. And so, the parade
this year is scheduled for Saturday August 7.
Everyone is to meet at the
First Arkansas Bank & Trust parking lot on Main St. Hamburgers
will be served to everyone in the parade at the American Legion
following the parade. Hope some people can bring their
vehicles and participate in the parade. I know it's hot
but it's always a fun day! (Bruce Robus)
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21 Aug:
12:30 P.M. -
Potluck/Meeting
hosted by Joe & Rita Allison of (Center Ridge). Directions:
Take Highway 9 North of Morrilton, approximately 18 miles. The
Allison's is at the bottom of a fairly steep hill on the left (west)
side of the road. From Clinton go approximately e18 miles south on
Highway 9. The Allison's home is about a mile South of Center Ridge
and is on the right (west) side of the road. 5305 Highway 9,
501.893.2896
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10-11 SEP:
On Friday and Saturday September 10 & 11
Lake Charles will be hosting e 3rd
Annual WWII at the Lake. We want to invite everyone to come out and
take part. The event is mostly living history with school kids
coming out on Friday to receive instruction in several period
topics. Saturday is open to the public. We are still arranging
entertainment for Saturday, so if anyone knows of a period “USO
style” act we would love to talk to them. Thanks, Randall B. Watts,
Superintendent: Lake Charles State Park; 3705 Highway 25; Powhatan,
AR 72458; Phone 870-878-6595; FAX 870-878-6348;
CELL 501-626-9237;
www.ArkansasStateParks.com
The
webpage for the event is:
http://www.railsplitterslivinghistory.org/WWII%20at%20the%20Lake.htm
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11 Sep: Perry
County Fair Parade - Lineup at the Perryville High School, 9:00 a.m.
Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
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18 Sep: Walk
of Flags, (Morrilton)
Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a
veteran - in observance of POW/MIA Recognition Day
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23-25 Sep: 10th
Annual Petit Jean MV Rally,
(Morrilton-Petit Jean Mt.)
Click on PJ
Rally at the top of this page for more information
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16
Oct: Potluck/Meeting Saturday, 12:30 p.m. - hosted
by B.J. & Lacy Smith's,
(Marshall)
Take Hwy 65 North from Clinton or South from Marshall and
turn west at the Rock Shop and roadside picnic area. The
turnoff is just a few miles south of Marshall. Follow South
Mountain Road to Hilltop Road. Turn right on Hilltop Road (a dirt
road just past a two story house on the right). You will cross
over a metal bridge and pass an old school house (Community Center)
on the left, after you pass it turn left on Little Red River Road.
(the next road to the left). The Smith's house is the 8th
house on that road. It is on the right. There is an old
Model T frame and a well stone, with Smith's on it, just to the left
of the driveway. Total miles from Hwy 65 is 9.5 miles. Watch
for the small AR MVPA signs. Cell phone 870.448.5173
Home phone 870.448.5173
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TBA Nov:
Veterans Parade 4th Annual Veterans Parade in downtown
(Plumerville)
Parade begins at 1100. Food, music, craft booths/activities in the
park start at noon. For information call (501) 208-3467
(501) 977-4132 (501) 208-2945
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09-10 Oct: (LR
AFB, Jacksonville, AR) I'm currently coordinating
with the Little Rock Air Force Base for historic MVs for static
display during their open house this year. At the moment they are
asking for 5 to 6 vehicles (that number can increase or decrease as
time nears). Presently we have 2 so far. The vehicles will need to
stay the duration of the weekend and of course there will be
security. They will need to be staged on Oct 7th or 8th between
0800 to 1630. I'm thinking of possibly putting together a convoy to
the air base on one of those days. It will depend on scheduling.
Those that participate are welcomed to sell any memorabilia or hand
out club info. They are also requesting that the participants
driving onto base that do not have current military ID to submit
their full name and driver's license # so that base security can do
a quick background check so there won't be any issues at the gate.
I would like those that are interested in participating to send me
an email with your name and what vehicle(s) you are bringing. I
will then forward 2 email addresses to the participants of the POCs
that you will need to send your full name and DL # to. That way I
do not have to deal with your sensitive info. If there are any
questions feel free to email me or call.
Thank you.
TJ Thibeau
501-860-5575
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11 Nov: Walk
of Flags, (Morrilton)
Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a
veteran - in observance of Veterans' Day - Morrilton
Highschool presents a program at 10:00 a.m. and serves dinner to
veterans and their families following the program in the auditorium.
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11 Nov:
Veteran Events, (Hot Springs)
The Veteran’s Day Celebration Committee sponsors an annual Veteran’s
Day Parade and a “USO Show”. Activities culminate with
our 11th annual parade which will start at 6:30 pm on
Wednesday, November 11. The parade will travel from the
Whittington/Park Avenue junction down Central Avenue and will
terminate at Olive Street.
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11 Nov:
(Russellville) -
Veterans Day, November 11th
Wednesday with
the parade at 4 pm and ceremony to follow. This year’s theme will be
in special honor of the Veterans of the 1990’s Desert Storm/Desert
Shield in Kuwait/Iraq. Veterans of this
era will receive challenge coins. It will once again feature
our outstanding Veterans Day Parade…one of the top Community
sponsored Veterans parades in Arkansas for the past 9 years….The
Arkansas Tech University Band of Distinction Under the
direction of Hal Cooper, the Russellville High School Band and
Russellville Junior High School bands under the direction of Wayne
Dove will be featured high lights. The Salute to Freedom
Ceremony immediately following the parade will recognize all
veterans of all wars…. Additionally challenge coins will be
presented at the ceremony (providing supplies last) The coin
is 2.25” in diameter, solid cast bronze.
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Nov 11:
The Van Buren Veteran's Parade:
(Van Buren)
The Veteran's Day Parade begins at the Van Buren Courthouse around 6
PM.. It is almost totally UNorganized, with participants pretty much
mixed in together. You don't want to be in front of the ambulances.
I have had good luck in getting a position by being there at 5 PM,
no later than 5:30 PM. Our M38 is not running,so we cannot
participate this time. The parade runs rain or shine. The route runs
from the Courthouse East up Main Street and ends at the Baptist
Church. It's a heck of a lot of fun, but ya gotta' be flexible.
The crowds love us. Jim Starbird
starbird1942@earthlink.net
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Nov : Due to the wide variety of
Veteran's event in November there will not be an AR MVPA meeting
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04 Dec: Christmas
Party/Meeting
hosted TBA
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07 Dec: Walk
of Flags (Morrilton)
Over 400 flags will be on display, each one honoring a
veteran in
observance of Pearl Harbor Day.
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