First Community Bank’s Adventure First Travel Club

05/29/2026

Fun times in the Smokies for First Community Bank's Adventure Club!

05/02/2026

BE THERE MONDAY AS THE TRAVEL CLUB REVEALS OUR MAJOR 2027 TOURS!
Enjoy the “Sneak Previews” — and sign up for next year's major tours!
You are cordially invited to join the Adventure First Travel Club at 5:30 p.m. next Monday, May 4, as we reveal our 2027 collection of international and domestic tours! This preview presentation will be held in the Rider Community Room of the First Community Main Bank at Harrison & St. Louis Streets in Batesville.
Come to the meeting and be among the first to learn the details and sign up for these incredible tours:

• Explore New Zealand's Wonders — 19 days from February 25 to March 15, 2027 — a new small group tour with only 20 spaces available!

• Discover the Islands of New England — 10 days from July 30 to August 8, 2027

• Journey through Spain: Madrid to Barcelona — 11 days in October 2027 — another small group tour with limited spaces!

The Adventure First Travel Club in Batesville is so pleased to offer these amazing adventures to our loyal customers and their guests.
Listen to the presentations on Monday and think about who might want to join you on these once-in-a-lifetime vacations ... consider personal milestones that you can make extra special by celebrating them on these trips ... fulfill more of your lifelong dreams by traveling to these exotic destinations!
We look forward to seeing you and providing more details about these sensational tours. Don't forget — 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, at First Community Bank in Batesville!

If you cannot attend, email Chuck Jones at [email protected] for more information.

04/21/2026

Come preview our major 2027 Travel Club tours!

First Community Bank’s Adventure First Travel Club in Batesville each year helps its loyal members check the boxes off their personal “Bucket Lists.” We try to coordinate fascinating travel to faraway places to capture experiences our guests thought were not possible in their lifetime – before they “kick the bucket.”
Last year, the Travel Club fulfilled our clients’ lifelong dreams of visiting exciting Paris, France – and also encountering the astounding wonders of Alaska!
Two years ago, we chased the elusive Northern Lights across Iceland.
This year, we have explored the treasures of Ancient Egypt. Soon we will discover the Pacific Northwest and California, then we will appreciate the natural beauty and old-world charm of Croatia and Slovenia in Central Europe.
Where will we take you next?
We invite you to preview our major 2027 Travel Club tours by attending a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, in the Rider Community Room of the First Community Main Bank at Harrison & St. Louis Streets in Batesville.

Bucket lists can include adrenaline-pumping adventures, or profound travel destinations, or challenging personal development goals.

The Adventure First Travel Club is dedicated to helping our members start converting their Bucket Lists into remarkably real travel experiences.
We schedule tours to major destinations across the U.S. and around the world that our members might have thought they would never actually visit. Then they do … with us.
Of course, we also host day trips each month of regional activities like plays, concerts, and museums. But we really spread our wings (or at least those on an airplane!) that allow our clients soar across the skies to encounter numerous distant adventures.
For example:
Our “Treasures of Egypt” tour guests embraced thousands of years of history as they walked among the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and other ancient wonders.
Our “Spotlight on Paris” clients stood in awe before the Eiffel Tower, reveled in the wondrous art at the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles, and also encountered the “ghosts” of D-Day at Normandy Beach.
The Bucket List question now for our Travel Club members is, “Where will we go next?”

Please mark your calendar so you can discover the answers to that question at our preview party at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the First Community Main Bank at Harrison & St. Louis Streets in Batesville.
If you have read this far into this announcement, we will reward you with a sneak peek of where we plan to go in 2027 – and hope you will join us on these adventures:

• New Zealand, February 2027

• Islands of New England, July 2027

• Spain, October 2027

We look forward to seeing you and providing more details at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4.

Chuck Jones
Adventure First Travel Club
First Community Bank
1325 Harrison Street
Batesville, AR 72501
Office: (870) 612-3419

02/16/2026

“Treasures of Egypt” was an incredible tour for the Travel Club. We enjoyed our immersion into an experience of 5,000 years of history, stunning natural landscapes and vibrant culture. On the very first day, we came face-to-face with the iconic Sphinx, the Great Pyramids of Giza, plus the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum!

02/09/2026

Join Jonesboro's First Community Bank's Adventure First Travel Club as we travel to Hot Springs, AR. We will catch the horses in action at Oaklawn Park on Thursday, March 19 and enjoy the tulip season at its peak as we tour the lovely Garvan Gardens on Friday, March 20. Contact Renee Rutherford at (870) 376-7189 or email [email protected]. for pricing. Better act fast...limited spaces for this event!

02/09/2026

01/13/2026

TWO TICKETS HAVE JUST BECOME AVAILABLE TO SEE THE LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS!

Reply now to claim tickets to join the Adventure First Travel Club on Thursday, February 19, as we visit the state’s wonderful Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock, explore the exhibits, have dinner, and then enjoy a rousing concert by the Lost Bayou Ramblers, a Grammy Award winning band from Louisiana.

An “on your own” dinner will precede the show at the Park Grill, the museum’s trendy but reasonably priced on-site restaurant. (Make reservations at 501-396-0390.)

After dinner, head to the Performing Arts Theater in the Museum, and settle back for a 7:30 p.m. concert by the two-time Grammy Award winning Cajun band – Lost Bayou Ramblers – to complete your day on a very entertaining musical note. To top it all off, you don’t even have to drive home – Just re-board the motorcoach outside the Museum!

Exclusive of dinner, the cost of this outing is only $70.00 per person, which includes the Lost Bayou Ramblers’ show and the transportation.

Act now as seating is limited. Either reply by email at [email protected], or call 870-612-3419.

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About Lost Bayou Ramblers

The two-time Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a progressive Louisiana French band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite, challenge, and redefine both genre expectations as well as cultural preconceptions.

Founded in 1999 by brothers Andre and Louis Michot, the years have brought Lost Bayou Ramblers a feature on Jack White’s television program American Epic, contributions to the Oscar nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild, and Grammy wins for Live: Orpheum Theater NOLA (their 2023 album with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra) and their 2017 studio album Kalenda.

Lost Bayou Ramblers have spent the last 25 years redefining Cajun music. Their sound fuses old-world Louisiana French traditions with rockabilly swagger, punk energy, and even a dash of psychedelia, all while singing in Cajun French. Think ancient melodies colliding with electric fuzz and irresistible rhythm.

Lost Bayou Ramblers stands at the crosscurrents of Louisiana culture by inhabiting the gray area between Cajun and Creole, convention and innovation, mystery, and a revelation, experimenting and growing the show to what it’s become today: an eclectic mix of modern sounds and rhythms with ancient Cajun melodies and lyrics.

12/12/2025

Our Adventure Travel Club schedule for 2026 is here! Follow the link below for more details on tours, daytrips, and regional activities. We hope you can join us!

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11/26/2025

See Lost Bayou Ramblers at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts!

Join us for a terrific afternoon and evening of high-class and low-stress entertainment and enlightenment with the Adventure First Travel Club
On Thursday, February 19, we invite you to step on board a deluxe motorcoach at 2:00 p.m. to be ferried in comfort from Batesville to the state’s posh new Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock to explore the artistic exhibitions, have dinner, and then enjoy a concert by the two-time Grammy Award winning group, Lost Bayou Ramblers!
Reserve your space now as seating is limited. Call us at 870-612-3419 or email [email protected]
An “on your own” dinner will be at the Park Grill, the museum’s trendy but reasonably priced on-site restaurant. (Make reservations at … 501-396-0390.)
Park Grill is a full-service restaurant serving Contemporary American fare inspired by local and seasonal ingredients, with artistic flavors. It opens for dinner at 4:00. Located adjacent to the Museum's Park Entrance, the restaurant offers a variety of dining options with beautiful views of the Museum grounds and MacArthur Park.
Park Grill Dinner Menu: https://parkgrillatamfa.com/menu.html

After dinner, meander over to the Performing Arts Theater in the Museum, and settle back for a 7:30 p.m. concert by the two-time Grammy Award winning Cajun band – Lost Bayou Ramblers – to complete your day on a very entertaining musical note. To top it all off, you don’t even have to drive home – Just re-board the motorcoach outside the Museum!
Exclusive of dinner, the cost of this outing is only $70.00 per person, which includes the Lost Bayou Ramblers’ show and the transportation.
Payments are due Friday, January 2, 2026.

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About Lost Bayou Ramblers

The two-time Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a progressive Louisiana French band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite, challenge, and redefine both genre expectations as well as cultural preconceptions.
Founded in 1999 by brothers Andre and Louis Michot, the years have brought Lost Bayou Ramblers a feature on Jack White’s television program American Epic, contributions to the Oscar nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild, and Grammy wins for Live: Orpheum Theater NOLA (their 2023 album with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra) and their 2017 studio album Kalenda.
Lost Bayou Ramblers have spent the last 25 years redefining Cajun music. Their sound fuses old-world Louisiana French traditions with rockabilly swagger, punk energy, and even a dash of psychedelia, all while singing in Cajun French. Think ancient melodies colliding with electric fuzz and irresistible rhythm.
Lost Bayou Ramblers stands at the crosscurrents of Louisiana culture by inhabiting the gray area between Cajun and Creole, convention and innovation, mystery, and a revelation, experimenting and growing the show to what it’s become today: an eclectic mix of modern sounds and rhythms with ancient Cajun melodies and lyrics.

Some of the Scheduled Exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts

Lori Larusso: A Paradox of Plenty
(Now showing through May 3, 2026)
Kentucky-based artist Lori Larusso's painting installation playfully tumbles across the Robyn and John Horn Gallery with no regard for centerline.
Her installations depict a parade of objects—the everyday, forgettable, or sometimes nostalgic bits that we consume and discard. An upturned shopping cart spills its contents onto the ground like an ironic cornucopia.
There is humor as well as reason for reflection as these things take on coded meanings in new contexts.

Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art
(Now showing through April 29, 2026)
Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art showcases work from the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection by contemporary artists who sew or incorporate various fibers into their drawings, photographs, and sculptures.
Using natural and synthetic threads in both traditional and non-traditional ways, they experiment and metaphorically speak of the lines, networks, and webs that link people together.
Working in innovative ways, artists such as Maysey Craddock, Howardena Pindell, Anna Torma, and Ursula von Rydinsgvard, among others, collapse the hierarchies between fine art and craft.

08/15/2025

First Community Bank invites you to a special presentation Thursday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. to learn more about “Discover Croatia, Slovenia & the Adriatic Coast,” a premier tour hosted by the Adventure First Travel Club in October 2026.
Find out why this iconic region in Central and Southeast Europe is now ranked among the world’s most compelling travel destinations.
Come prepared to reserve space that will put you in the picture and on the tour to explore the magnificent ancient cities and medieval architecture, and experience its intriguing cultures, rolling hills, and stunning coastal scenery.
You can also register for “Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast” easily and securely online with a credit card at https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1360670.
When the webpage opens, click on “Sign Up Today,” and start filling in the information requested.
Imagine yourself coming face-to-face with a culture thousands of years in the making as you “Discover Croatia, Slovenia & the Adriatic Coast.” This fascinating tour is scheduled for October 10-21, 2026.
Next Thursday’s preview will be held in the George Rider Community Room of the First Community Main Bank at 1325 Harrison Street in Batesville (at the corner of St. Louis and Harrison Streets).

Croatia boasts stunning Adriatic beaches, ancient walled cities like Dubrovnik, and a vibrant island scene. Slovenia features breathtaking natural beauty with the Alps, picturesque lakes like Bled, and charming towns. The Adriatic Coast itself provides stunning coastal scenery, ancient architecture, and a unique cultural mix of influences.

October was selected for this tour because experts say the fall season is a prime time to visit these European locales. In autumn, temperatures start to go down, just like the crowds. The sea is still warm, the foliage begins to turn, and some of the finest seasonal products such as olive oil are ready to be tasted. October is also the best time to visit Plitvice Lakes region as the crowds are smaller and nature’s colors are incredible.

Other highlights of this tour:
— Explore Ljubljana, Slovenia’s romantic capital city, and enjoy the riverfront dotted with cafes and bridges.
— Discover the richness of Opatija, the “Riviera of Croatia,” and a gem of the largest peninsula on the Adriatic Sea.
— Experience the wonder of cascading lakes at Plitvice Lakes National Park, a place where waterfalls cascade down sheer cliffs connecting 16 pristine lakes.
— Step back into Roman times in Split’s Diocletian’s Palace.
— Enjoy visits to local restaurants, wineries, and artisanal food producers.
— Discover the well-preserved medieval city of Dubrovnik, “Pearl of the Adriatic,” with its ancient walls, fortresses, and baroque buildings.
— Delight in the old-world charm found in this sunny Adriatic paradise.
— Enjoy 20 included meals – sample farm-to-table delicacies, dine in historic Ljubljana Castle, and share a meal at a local home in a village outside Dubrovnik.
— Explore fascinating Zagreb on the optional pre-tour, with its bountiful museums, captivating architecture, and seasonal outdoor activities.

You may choose to extend your vacation with a two-night pre-tour visit to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, which is one of Europe’s most exciting cities.

For additional information about this tour, call First Community Bank at (870) 612-3419.