The next Pea Ridge community gathering will be Thursday, March 14, at the community center. Speaker for the event will be Pea Ridge’s native son Roger Newman. He will tell about growing up in Pea Ridge and then traveling to many places in the world. Newman served in the US Navy and then worked for Air Products and Chemical Company in Allentown, Penn. for 29 years, retiring as a company executive. He and his wife, Joanie, live in Tryon and he is active in several local organizations.

Area residents and interested persons are cordially invited to attend and bring finger foods and beverage. Paperware and ice will be provided. The center is located at 207 Big Level Road, 3-1/2 miles east of Mill Spring, just off Highway 108.

Reminder: You may bring your recyclables to the center as the Polk County recycling truck will be there prior to the meeting from 6:15-7 p.m.

If you have questions, please call Daryl Hardin at 894-8376.

– article submitted by Ann Carswell