Since 1905 generations of women in Cotter have served their community as members of the Saturday Club of Cotter. Annette Thrasher, a native of Cotter, says they originally began as a social club.
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Over the past 100 years plus, the Saturday Club of Cotter has undertaken numerous community projects with the Walnut Hill Cemetery; Big Spring Park where they maintain a butterfly garden; the former city library and now the school libraries; student and school activities; local events including Bridge Bash, the Cotter Trout Fest and citywide yard sale; food, clothing and toy drives for children as well as supporting other local non-profits through financial and volunteer support. Last year the 17 members of the Saturday Club of Cotter donated over 10,000 volunteer hours to the community, according to Thrasher.
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The next segment in this series on the Saturday Club of Cotter will focus on their fundraising projects including their spring Salad Luncheon at Hopkinswoode Bed and Breakfast.
This month Our Community Cares, sponsored by H & R Block, Kent P. Nachtigal, MD/General & Vascular Surgery and KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot highlights the work of the Saturday Club of Cotter. Learn more at ktlo.com. http://ktlo.itmwpb.com/2017/02/28/severe-weather-possible-for-the-twin-lakes-area/
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