Dress up and dance: mother-son and father-daughter balls return to Mountain Home

Two family-centered events will return to Mountain Home this month, with both taking place earlier in the year than usual.Mountain Home Christian Academy (MHCA) will host “Night With Your Knight,” a mother-son dinner event Friday at The Sheid. Vanessa Peglar works in IT and admissions at the school and has attended the event with multiple children. She says it’s a special night for moms and sons.

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MHCA student Jaxson Peglar say’s he looks forward to the event each year.

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Two sessions will be offered that evening. The first, for ages 3 to 9, will run from 5:30 to 7:30, while the second session for ages 10 and up will be from 8 to 10.

The following day, Saturday the academy will host its 13th annual Father-Daughter Ball. Vanessa says this event has been taking place for 13 years.

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MHCA student Sydelle Sebree says it’s a fun social event and a great way for fathers and daughters to connect.

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Three sessions are scheduled beginning Saturday afternoon for the ball: ages 3 to 7 from 2 to 3:30, ages 8 to 11 from 4:30 to 6, and ages 12 and up from 7 to 9.

Vanessa noted that while the events highlight mothers and fathers, participants may also attend with another trusted adult or family member.

The Sheid is located on the campus of Arkansas State Univerisy-Mountain Home and tickets for both events are available through the school’s website here.

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