Single Adult New Years Ball

“Event of the Ozarks”

(11 Stakes)

Ages 30+
Formal Attire

Springdale Arkansas

Stake Center

6738 Lynch Prairie Cove
Springdale, Arkansas
December 31st at 7:00 pm
Dancing, and activities until 1:00 a.m. on New Year's Day

For Reservations
And Information
Please call
479-935-9660

mormonmom88@yahoo.com

What's up at the Beehive Mercantile

We hope that you are all having a wonderful December as you prepare for Christmas day and the opportunity to celebrate the birth of our Saviour.

 

We have lots going on at the Beehive over the next couple of weeks.

 

Special HOURS & EVENTS

 

A reminder that we are open until 8:30 on Wednesday nights.  Perfect for shopping while the kids are at youth activities.

 

We had such a great time last Friday at Date Night, that we are going to do it again this Friday, December 17^th.  We'll be open (officially) until 9:00pm.  But, if it's anything like last week, it will be more like 11pm when we actually leave.  So, come on by and say hello, enjoy some treats and hot chocolate while you shop.

 

We shortened our Saturday hours on December 1^st.  But, it seems that nobody got the memo.  So, instead of thinking we're closing at 3pm, we're just going to go ahead and make it official.  We will close at 6:00pm this Saturday, December 18^th.  We'll be closed on Christmas Day.

 

This Saturday, December 18^th, we're excited to have Tamara Hart Heiner (a local LDS author) in to sign her new book, Perilous.  The Book Signing will take place from 10:00 – 1:00pm.  Come by to say "Hi."

 

We'll be open Christmas Eve until 3:00pm – and we're firm about that as we have company coming and they'll be expecting dinner!  So come by early or call ahead and we'll have your stuff waiting for you so you can get home to your family too.

 

If you can't make it into the Beehive during regular hours, just give us a call 479-750-1907.  We are often in early or stay later and would be happy to meet you so you can get the things you need.

 

SALES

In addition to all of our books being 10% off retail – everyday – we have lots of other great books on sale for up to 70% off.

 

Christmas Books are still on Sale until Wednesday, December 15^th for 15% off.

 

Christus statues are 1/3 off while supplies last.  We have 10" and 20" sizes in stock.  We'll even gift wrap them for free.

 

Now through December 24^th, all New Testament books are on sale for 20% off.  They'll come in handy as we study this book in Sunday School in 2011.

 

We have just a few boxes of Christmas cards left and they will be on sale for 25% off while supplies last.

 

Also while supplies last, our Nativities and Christmas ornaments will be on sale for up to 30% off.  Some are as low as $1.25 and would make excellent Visiting Teaching and Home Teaching gifts.

 

DVDs are buy one get one FREE (except for the Church Distribution videos – great for teachers and friends – that are just $3).

 

We're also extending our Framed Art sale and making it just a little better.  All regular priced ART will be 25% off until Saturday, December 18^th.  This includes signed prints as well as matted, and unframed art.  It does not include special order items or items not currently in stock.

 

GIFT IDEAS

 

We have lots of great gift ideas from games, to scripture marking sets, to talk and music CDs.  We'd love to share them with you.  We also have some great, inexpensive, stocking stuffers for kids and adults alike.  We'll be happy to help you find the perfect gift for your budget.

 

We've included our December newsletter as an attachment just in case you missed it the first time.

 

We are grateful for the opportunity to have stewardship of the bookstore and appreciate all of the good wishes and support that many of you have given us.  We wish each of you a wonderful Christmas and a bright New Year.

 

The Harvey Family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Precautions

THIRTEEN THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU

1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your
carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your
yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my
return a little easier.

3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there
are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me
wonder what type of gaming system they have.

4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I
might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to
remove it..

5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and
foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead
giveaway.

6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm
company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it
too easy.

7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows
on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your
jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.

8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock
your door - understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off
because of bad weather.

9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or
offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)

10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check
dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.

11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.

12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you
keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.

13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system.
If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can
buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of
a real television. (Find it at http://www.faketv.com/
<http://www.faketv.com/> )

8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:

1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and
carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.

2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.

3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your
neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear
it again... If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was
doing. It's human nature.

4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy
alarm system and leave your house without setting it?

5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home,
and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk
through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to
pick my targets.

6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than
you think to look up your address.

7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to
let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.

8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the
jackpot and walk right in.

Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and
Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs
http://www.crimedoctor.com/ <http://www.crimedoctor.com/>  and Richard T.
Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who
interviewed 105 burglars for his book 'Burglars on the Job'.

Protection for you and your home:

If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil
plans for you. (I guess I can get rid of the baseball bat.):

WASP SPRAY

A friend who is a receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned
about someone coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were
counting the collection. She asked the local police department about using
pepper spray and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray
instead.

The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot
more accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to
you and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker
until they get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her desk
in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of
pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection...
Thought this was interesting and might be of use.

FROM ANOTHER SOURCE

On the heels of a break in and beating that left an elderly woman in Toledo
dead, self defense experts have a tip that could save your life.

Val Glinka teaches self-defense to students at Sylvania Southview High
School . For decades, he's suggested putting a can of wasp and hornet spray
near your door or bed.

Glinka says, "This is better than anything I can teach them."

Glinka considers it inexpensive, easy to find, and more effective than mace
or pepper spray. The cans typically shoot 20 to 30 feet; so if someone tries
to break into your home, Glinka says, "spray the culprit in the eyes". It's
a tip he's given to students for decades. It's also one he wants everyone to
hear. If you're looking for protection, Glinka says look to the spray.

"That's going to give you a chance to call the police; maybe get out."

Maybe even save a life.

Put your car keys beside your bed at night

Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr's
office, the check-out girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your
car keys beside your bed at night.

If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your
house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off,
and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car
battery dies. This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time
you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of
this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and
requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere
inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or
until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you
park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is
trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick
around. After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their
windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want
that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking
lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should
really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse
crime.

December Relief Society Meeting

Hi All~

 

  Are you ready for some Christmas spirit?  Come join us for an evening of yummy treats while we learn of new traditions that are both Christ centered and family oriented.  Julie Horrocks will be enlightening us about some new traditions we can start with ourselves and with our families this holiday season.  Also, Shana Howe will be teaching us some clever and cute gift ideas that won't break the bank.  Shana's address is 4003 S.W. Hollowbrook Street. There will be a raffle give away of some very cute but inexpensive gift ideas as well.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

We would like to thank those that signed up to bring their own Christmas tradition treat to share. 

 

Daela and the Relief Society Meeting Committee

Black Friday and Saturday at the Beehive

 

10 Great Reasons to Spend Black Friday and Saturday at the Beehive:

 

1) TWO DOLLAR TOTES.  Yep, you read it right.  We'll have a limited number of scriptures totes for just $2 a piece.  Hurry in, these won't last long.  Of course, we have lots of other great totes on sale for 30% off (a great deal in and of itself).

 

2) Our BOOKS are always 10% off the regular price.  This weekend books are on sale big time.  We're talking as much as 70% off.  Fiction, non-fiction, doctrine, children's, lesson helps, motivational, cookbooks.  You name it, it's there.

 

3) To the Rescue is on sale.  This is your chance to get President Monson's biography at the lowest price of the season.  Our 20% discount is already better than Deseret's price.  But, this weekend, we'll knock off another 5% to make it just $26 a copy. 

 

4) CDs are 40% off.  That's right all CDs (except for the October General Conference CD's - which are now in).  That includes talks on CD, books on CD, and music CDs.

 

5) DVDs are buy one get one free.  This includes all DVDs except those from Church Distribution (see more about those later).  There are some fabulous family friendly movies at the Beehive that would make for a great Family Home evening movie night or stuff a stocking or two.

 

6) Select Church Distribution DVDs are on sale.  Regularly $5 each, we will have a bunch of them on sale for just $3 each.  This is lower than Church Distribution charges (even with free shipping).  These would make fabulous Visiting and Home teaching gifts, as well as gifts for teachers, neighbours, mailmen, hairdressers, piano teachers, friends and co-workers.

 

7) All DOWNEAST clothing is on sale.  You've already seen some great deals on this comfortable, stylish clothing.  This weekend we'll take an extra 10% off those already amazing prices.

 

8) CRISTUS is on sale.  Beautiful 18" Cristus statues regularly priced at $175 will be on sale for just $125.  Wow. 

 

9) CLEARPLAY machines are ½ off.  You probably won't need one of these to watch the great movies you buy from us, but they sure can expand your movie watching options.  They make a great gift, too.

 

10) All FRAMED ART is 30% off.  This includes great artists like Greg Olsen, Liz Lemon Swindle and Simon Dewey (to name a few).

 

We thought of another good reason, so here's an 11^th:

 

11) FREE GIFTS throughout the weekend.  The first 12 customers, each day, to spend $50 or more will receive a free nativity gift box (suitable for bringing cookies to the families you visit).  We'll also have other neat things to give away throughout the weekend to thank you for coming in and supporting the Beehive.

 

We are open 10am to 6pm Friday the 26^th and Saturday the 27th.  Quantities on sale items are limited so shop early for best selection.  We take cash, check, mastercard, visa, and discover.

The Beehive is located at 1772 West Sunset Suite B2, Springdale AR, 72762.  Check our website www.beehivemercantile.com for directions.

Our phone number is 479-750-1907.

 

Great Ideas for Bethlehem Costumes

 

Easy costume ideas for robes, tunics, or clothing that wrap around or drape over the body:

 

A simple tunic can be made by taking a piece of fabric the width of your body and twice the length. Fold it in half length wise and make a slit in the fold for your head. Tie it around your waist with a sash, scarf, cord, or rope.

     

Bathrobes or lounge wear can be used (modest only please). Plain knee-length or full-length dresses can be tied about the middle with a scarf, sash, rope, or cord. The women can also wear a scarf or shawl to cover the head.

 

An easy costume can be made by folding a sheet in half so the hems are at the bottom. Over a shirt and pants, hold the sheet behind your back, grasp a corner fold in each hand. Drape the left corner over the left shoulder and bring the right corner under the right arm, across the chest and drape it over the left shoulder. Secure with a safety pin or piece of jewelry.

    

Shepherd type head wear can be made for adults and children with a towel, scarf, or pillow case, secured on the head with a length of rope, twine, yarn, or even tape.

*We are looking for some pop-up canopies that can be borrowed  for our activity?  If anyone has some they would let us borrow, reply to me at bingham_family@hotmail.com and let me know.   I will be happy to come and pick it up.
 
Thanks!

Nicole

branch Christmas party

Branch Activity:  Friday, December 3rd, 6:30pm-- A Night in Bethlehem.   We invite you to dress in biblical attire and imagine what it was like at the time of the Savior's birth.  A light dinner will be served.  Please bring non-perishable food items to be paid as your family's taxes. (These will be given to a local food bank.)

Nicole

 

Helen Tyson MS Fall 2010 Community

Brunch and Book Group

Puan Senesombath is organizing a Day Time Brunch and Book Group.   If anyone is interested, please contact Puan: lasenes@yahoo.com

Thanks ladies

Women's Flat-Track Derby League‏

Support Local Roller Derby! Come join us on Monday November 15th from 6-8pm for information on NW Arkansas newest Women's Flat-Track Derby League, the Benton County Derby Dames! We need skaters, refs, floor crew and other non-skating support teams(Must be at least 18). Skaters of all skill level welcome! We will teach you! So come get some information and skate with us, admission just $1 (plus rental)!

 

Great Day Skate Place 1615 Moberly Lane Bentonville, AR

 

 

Any questions please contact Shaelyn Valencia:  valenciagur@yahoo.com