AVOCA -- Benton County Libertarians will sponsor a charity picnic today at the Avoca City Park.

The event will offer free food and soft drinks, according to the group's announcement. Various charities will be on site to let people in the community know what services they provide.

NEBCO Fire and EMS will conduct free blood pressure checks. VFW Post 3031 will hold a poppy drive to help veterans. Other charities will include the Avoca Volunteer Fire Department, Veteran's Motel, the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, NWA Food Bank, NWA Women's Shelter and Benton County Beekeepers.

NW News on 09/10/2016