Garland County EHC

08/20/2026

Yes We Can EHC in partnership with Jackson House has a huge impact on the community!

We are so grateful for the power of partnerships and community collaboration! ❤️
A special thank you to Sharon Parrett with the Garland County Extension Homemakers Council and the Yes We Can Canning Club for bringing dried canned beans and rice to the Jackson House
When we work together, we can reach more people, meet more needs, and make our community stronger. We truly appreciate Sharon, the Extension Homemakers Council, and the Yes We Can Canning Club for partnering with us and helping make a difference! 💙

Together, we can do more for our community!

08/19/2026

⚠️🔥 Wildfire risk continues to climb across Arkansas, with all 75 counties now at moderate risk or higher, and 68 counties under active burn bans as of 8/19/26.

Dry conditions have spread quickly in recent weeks, and forecasters expect above-normal fire potential across southern and eastern Arkansas through the rest of August.

A few things to keep in mind as conditions stay dry:
🔥 Check for a burn ban in your county before doing any outdoor burning
🏡 Homeowners near wildland areas can find defensible space tips through Firewise USA
🌲 Forest landowners should plan for a shorter prescribed burn season this fall
🚒 Volunteer fire departments should prepare for increased call volume

Numbers to Save:
📞 Report a wildfire: 1-800-468-8834
📋 Report a prescribed burn before ignition: 1-800-830-8015

For the most up-to-date, county-by-county risk levels and burn ban status, check the Arkansas Department of Agriculture 's new wildfire dashboard here: https://nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/34991c7fefb64ad7a89cb3905d1c6398

08/18/2026

On August 14, 2026, Garland County Extension Homemakers held their Summer Council Meeting at the Garland County Fairgrounds.
There were 51 people present for the luncheon.

Joyce, our President, welcomed everyone to the event and Sheila gave the inspirational message. Janie, our extraordinary game leader, presented us with an almost impossible game concerning historical events.

Bert introduced Charlie Mink and Jill Dryden who presented us with a fantastic musical selection of Irish and Scottish folk songs .

Denise took up a collection for The Rural Women In Action and then Crazy Quilters served us with a delightful lunch consisting of a fabulous Quiche , refreshing fruit salad, croissant, and a wonderful pineapple moist cake that just melted in your mouth!

After lunch, Alison recognized Lynn ,our past President, and thanked her for all that she has done for EHC.

Door prizes were handed out to those very lucky recipients and at the closing, Paula led us in our EHC Creed.

The next posting will highlight the Member of the Year Honorees , Gold Star awards, and Club Scrapbook Pages so make sure to read about them in the coming days.

08/18/2026

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08/17/2026

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The late Ros­a­lynn Carter once summed up care­giv­ing’s uni­ver­sal nature: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been care­givers, those who are cur­rently care­givers, those who will be care­givers, and those who will...

08/11/2026

Arkan­sas Exten­sion Home­makers Coun­cil has been act­ive in Arkan­sas for more than 100 years, and the Gar­land County Coun­cil formed in 1930. Gen­er­a­tions have exper­i­enced the edu­ca­tion and com­munity ser­vice that is the back­bone and heart...

08/06/2026

On July 30, 2026, All Things Home and Loyal Ladies came together to host another Line / Chair dancing event at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Tonja Bolding was our dancing instructor who gave us an exceptional teaching experience that we will long remember.

There were 26 participants and all had a fabulous time learning new moves while exercising and leaning toward experiencing a new lifestyle to better their health. They all had a great time and Laughter filled the room as they danced the time away!

Both clubs provided an abundance of finger foods , tea, and coffee
and all enjoyed these special goodies! Door prizes followed as the event came to an end.

It is always a great feeling when other EHC clubs come out to help support others in their workshops and events. Special thanks go out to Crazy Quilters, Upholstery, and Lakeside for attending this endeavor. Clubs working together create a strong united long lasting organization!!

Hope to see you at the Summer Council on August 14, 2026!

07/30/2026

On July 29, 2026, Alison Crane, our EHC leader, conducted The Wonderful Wednesday session at the Garland County Library. The topic was Working with Special Needs Children.

There were 14 present for the meeting representing 5 of the 7 EHC clubs. Loyal Ladies sponsored the gathering and provided cookies and a door prize for the meeting.

Dana Rudder, a speech-language pathologist here in Hot Springs, was the guest speaker. She discussed positive ways to interact with children in volunteering settings.

Good job Alison! We are already looking for the next Wonderful Wednesday session!