Ozarka Foundation Celebrates Success at 4th Annual Casino Night

Published on November 12, 2025

Cooper's Pointe in Cherokee Village buzzed with excitement on November 1st as supporters gathered for the Ozarka College Foundation's Fourth Annual Casino Night. Sharp County residents and friends of Ozarka came together for an evening of entertainment, food, and fundraising in support of Sharp County students. Guests enjoyed a delicious selection of hors d'oeuvres, catered by Kelly Harrison, while trying their luck at a variety of casino-style games. Game offerings included blackjack, craps, bingo, roulette, and a horse-betting game, with players exchanging their winnings for chances to enter the highly anticipated raffle drawings. The event also featured a silent auction with exclusive prizes such as unique artwork created by local artists, specialty bourbon and whiskey selections, gift certificates, and more.

"The College and Foundation are incredibly grateful for the continued support shown by the Sharp County community," said Marcus Orf, Vice President of Advancement and Workforce Development. "This year's Casino Night not only brought together familiar faces and new supporters, but also demonstrated our community's commitment to empowering students through education." The Ozarka College Foundation celebrates another successful Casino Night and extends its heartfelt thanks to all attendees, sponsors, and volunteers who helped make the evening a meaningful and memorable event.

Special thanks are extended to the event sponsors: Presenting Sponsor – FNBC Bank; Royal Flush Sponsor – First Community Bank; Full House Sponsors – Artisan Grill, FARCO, Mike Watson State Farm, White River Health, Emerson, Cooper's Pointe, and Bank of Cave City; Ace Sponsors – The Falls Pizza Company, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, King Rhodes & Associates, Inc. Real Estate, First National Bank of Izard County, and B&B Supply; Lucky 7's Sponsors – FM3 Tactical and Investigation; Wild Card Sponsors – 3 Magi, American Land Company, AZ Industries, Becky Byler, Emerson, Hardy Sweet Shop, Harmon Xtreme Cleaning, Kelly & Heather Harrison, NAEC, NEXT, Ozarka Class Craft Mall, Rachel Jones, Spring River Fine Furniture, The Mustard Seed, Village Vacations, and Wicks to Remember.

Ozarka College also extends appreciation to Jonathan Rhodes, Foundation Board member and Sharp County event chair; Rachel Jones, Cooper's Pointe liaison; and April Killian, Director of Development, for their exceptional leadership and coordination in ensuring the event's continued success.