10/01/22 - 10/01/22 - Cemetery Workshop - 9am--Noon

Our local cemeteries are important parts of our community history. Learn how to properly care and clean tombstones with the park curator. The workshop will cover the basic of tombstone care and demonstrate cleaning techniques on stones in the Pioneer Cemetery. Workshop begins at 9am. Cost for attendance to the workshop is $15 per person. Contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684 to register.

10/01/22 - 10/01/22 - Fall Garden Workshop - 10am--Noon

Just because winter is almost here, doesn’t mean you must put your gardening tools away. Some of your favorite plants come from a healthy fall/winter garden. Join our historic gardener in a hands-on workshop geared toward fall and winter gardens and learn how to properly care for your plant beds over the winter. Workshop begins at 10am. Cost for attendance to the workshop is $15 per person. Contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684 to register.

10/01/22 - 10/01/22 - “Saying Goodbye: Funeral Traditions in 19th Century Washington” Exhibit Opening - 2pm

Join us at Historic Washington State Park as we open our new exhibit entitled” Saying Goodbye: Funeral Traditions in 19th Century Washington” at the 1874 Courthouse Visitor Center. Throughout history, every generation has had traditions of how they lay their loved ones to rest after they have died. The way people laid their loved ones to rest in the 19th century created a sense of community and influenced future funeral traditions. Death of those we know and forms of saying goodbye are common to all. Funeral rituals and beliefs of death would be influenced by the religious and social beliefs of the community. In this exhibit, see examples of what residents of 19th century Washington did in regards to funeral rituals. Exhibit will open at 2pm on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the 1874 Courthouse Visitor Center. A special guided tour connected to the exhibit, entitled “The Path Home”, will be available throughout the month of October with the purchase of a tour ticket. For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.

10/01/22 - 10/29/22 - Drive Away Cancer -

October means fall and breast cancer awareness. At America’s Car-Mart, for the sixth consecutive year, we will promote our ‘Drive Away Cancer’ campaign during the month. We will utilize our local dealerships to educate and increase awareness of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) life-saving efforts. For every vehicle sold during October, Car-Mart will donate a portion of our sales to the ACS, up to $10,000.

10/04/22 - 10/25/22 - Grant Writing - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

The course will be held on October 4, 11, 18, & 25.The instructor will be Jennifer Block, Executive Director of the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council. The course will include basic principles, tips, and tricks to effective grant writingContact information: racie.poindexter@uaht.edu870-722-8568

10/05/22 - 10/05/22 - Hope Water & Light Power Week Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

Please join us as Hope Water & Light Celebrates Power Week with a Community Coffee

10/05/22 - 10/06/22 - Women's Self Defense Training - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

A message from the instructor: "The things that I teach women are ways to protect their space, ways to disengage from an attacker and get to safety, and finally ways to incapacitate attackers if no escape is possible. We use techniques that do not rely on strength and athleticism, as most attackers will be bigger, stronger, and more aggressive. Along with this comes the teaching of situational awareness and self-worth. A person has to feel that they are capable of protecting themselves and worthy of protection. I hope to promote both of these ideas. Also, I teach these things because the most important people in my life are women, and I want the world to be a safer, better place for them" Contact information: Racie.poindexter@uaht.edu870-722-8568

10/06/22 - 11/10/22 - Start Smart, Grow Smart - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Classes will be held on thursdays from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm through October 6 - November 10. The course is a 6 week program that takes participants through essential business planning. For entrepreneurs or new businesses. Contact: Racie.poindexter@uaht.edu or 870-722-8568

10/08/22 - 10/08/22 - Pink Out Day / Pink Pancake Breakfast - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pink Out Day / Pink Pancake Breakfast!! Wear as much pink as you like and come out to join us for breakfast as we celebrate Breast Cancer Survivors and put our best foot forward to take care of the women in our community! We will have free food, vendors, games for the kids, and more! For more information contact Christy Jackson at 870-397-0331.

10/08/22 - 10/08/22 - Evening Lions Food Pantry - 9:00am-10:00am

10/08/22 - 10/08/22 - “Saying Goodbye to Jenny” Living History Tour - 7pm--9pm

You won't believe what happened to 16 year-year-old Jenny Vann in 1860s Washington! Join in the recreation of a nineteenth century "wake" at an antebellum home in Washington. Guests will be immersed in the tradition and ritual of friends and relatives visiting at the home of young Jenny Vann, deceased. You will be there to engage your senses in the sights, sounds, and silent meditation of a bereaved family on the eve of the final "goodbye" to their loved one.Join the park staff at Historic Washington for this unique living history tour. Tours begin at 7pm. Cost for attendance is $15 per person. Contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684 to register.

10/08/22 - 11/05/22 - Basic and Enhanced Carry and Conceal - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Basic Carry and Conceal - October 8, 2022Enhanced Carry and Conceal - November 5, 2022Contact Racie.poindexter@uaht.edu870-722-8568

10/08/22 - 10/08/22 - Southeast Volunteer Fire Department - 530PM

Fish Fry, Music, Live and Silent Auction

10/11/22 - 10/11/22 - Thrive Hempstead County - 5:30pm

10/15/22 - 10/15/22 - Forklift Certification Training - 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

A forklift certification training class will be held at the University of Arkansas Hope campus on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Technical & Industrial Building, room 160. The class is $80 per person and is limited to a maximum of 15 participants available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The course is instructed by Iry T. Rice, owner of Rice Safety Consultants. The class is compliant with OSHA specifications and provides a three-year certification. Pre-Registration is required.

10/15/22 - 10/15/22 - “Saying Goodbye to Jenny” Living History Tour - 7pm--9pm

10/15/22 - 10/15/22 - God’s Harvest Fall Festival & Craft Fair - 9:00am - 4:00pm

Crafts, Food, Train rides & facepainting for kids, bake sale, job fair, Pafford, Fire, Police, UA Hope, and more.

10/17/22 - 10/17/22 - JA Spaghetti Supper - 4:00pm-7:00pm

60th Annual Junior Auxiliary of Hope Spaghetti Supper 10/17/2022 4:00pm-7:00pm Tickets $10 Hemsptead Hall

Proceeds go towards scholarships for Hempstead County Students

10/19/22 - 10/19/22 - Chamber Ambassador Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

Join us as the Chamber Ambassadors host a Community Coffee at the Chamber of Commerce 10/19/2022 9:30a-11a

10/20/22 - 10/27/22 - Computer Basics - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

On October 20 & 27th, 2022, UAHT will host a basic computers course for seniors. The course is for novice and limited users to learn topics such as computer parts, email, internet basics, computer safety, and more.Contact Racie.poindexter@uaht.edu or 8707228568

10/20/22 - 10/20/22 - Complete Nutrition Ribbon Cutting - 10:30am

Join us as we celebrate our new Chamber member, Complete Nutrition, with a Ribbon Cutting

10/22/22 - 10/22/22 - Washington After Dark - 7pm--9pm

Halloween at Historic Washington State Park gives you a chance to indulge your imagination. Light your candle lanterns and accompany an interpretive guide through selected sites in Washington that have some “unexplained” happenings in their history. You can believe or not, but you’ll have a wonderful evening walk in which to ponder the possibilities! Join the park staff at Historic Washington for this unique tour. Tour begins at 7pm. Cost for attendance is $15 per person. Contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684 to register. Reservations are required.

10/27/22 - 10/27/22 - 1st Annual United Way of Hempstead County Gala -

10/29/22 - 10/29/22 - Halloween Drive Thru - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Hempstead County Sherriffs Dept, Pafford Medical Services, Hope Police Dept

10/29/22 - 10/29/22 - Washington After Dark - 7pm--9pm

Halloween at Historic Washington State Park gives you a chance to indulge your imagination. Light your candle lanterns and accompany an interpretive guide through selected sites in Washington that have some “unexplained” happenings in their history. You can believe or not, but you’ll have a wonderful evening walk in which to ponder the possibilities! Cost for attendance is $15 per person. Reservations are required. Contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684 to register.

10/29/22 - 10/29/22 - Trunk or Treat Cruise Night - 6:00pm-8:00pm

11/08/22 - 11/08/22 - Financial Advising - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

The course will include information on how to save money, specifically for college, and tips and tricks on how to save college money for children from an Edward Jones Financial advisor with 10+ years of experienceracie.poindexter@uaht.edu870-722-8568

11/09/22 - 11/09/22 - Hope Haven Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

11/15/22 - 11/15/22 - Financial Advising - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

This course will answer all your questions about social security

11/17/22 - 11/17/22 - Christmas Open House - 5:00pm-7:30pm

Please join the Chamber of Commerce as we Celebrate Christmas Around the World with Christmas Open House

11/19/22 - 11/19/22 - Songwriters Showcase - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

KHMA presents "SongWriters Showcase" in Klipsch Auditorium! Three outstanding songwriters come together for one, amazing evening of music. We are excited to welcome Trey Johnson, Jason Helms, and Dave Almond to the auditorium! Each songwriter will offer an individual set, and then the three guys will collaborate on one, "knock your socks off" set! This is a DO NOT MISS night in historic downtown Hope! $20 per person - ALL General Admission Sponsors will have reserved seatingTickets will be sold online (Will announce the site to use ASAP). Will open the ticket sells on Monday, October 24, 2022.

11/30/22 - 11/30/22 - Unity Baptist Church Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

Please join us as Unity Baptist Church shares information about their upcoming Christmas Cantata at their Community Coffee

12/03/22 - 12/03/22 - Sew Fancy Custom Design Pillowcase -

UAHT is partnering with Sew Fancy to provide a custom made pillow case course. The students will learn tips and tricks to sewing, using a sewing machine, and more. The students will be able to choose their own fabrics and design and leave with their own pillowcase.Contact: racie.poindexter@uaht.edu or 870-722-8568

12/05/22 - 12/05/22 - Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade -

Theme: Christmas Around the World

12/07/22 - 12/07/22 - Hempstead County Courthouse Community Coffee - 9:30am-11:00am

12/09/22 - 12/09/22 - 36th Annual Christmas and Candlelight - 1pm--8pm

You and your family will be in awe of the natural beauty that candlelit streets provide as you stroll through our historic village. Decorations, music, and more set the mood for your historic holiday experience. The homes of yesterday are adorned with historic period decorations and thousands of luminaries will light the streets throughout the town. Tour venues will open at 1 p.m. and will continue until 8 p.m. Luminary lighting and music programs will begin at 5 p.m. Plan to enjoy an evening meal at Williams Tavern Restaurant from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission price is $10 per adult and $6 per child ( age 6-12 years). For more information contact the park visitor center at 870-983-2684.