RIVER VALLEY and OZARK AREA — TODAY Ghost Stories and S’mores CONWAY - Teens and tweens are invited to listen to ghost stories and make s’mores from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St.. This is a drop-in event and is free. For more information, call the library at (501) 327-7482.
FRIDAY ShakeSPOOKtacular CONWAY - Students from the University of Central Arkansas Theatre Department will perform death and ghost scenes from Shakespeare at 7 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St. For more information, visit www.fcl.org.
Democratic Women Fundraiser CONWAY - The Faulkner County Democratic Women will hold a “Paint the County Blue” fundraiser reception from 6-8 p.m. at Michaelangelo’s Restaurant, 1117 Oak St. A $25 donation is suggested. There will be food, music and an opportunity to meet and mingle with candidates and committee members from across the state. For more information or to RSVP, call Julie McDonald at (501) 420-2449.
Outdoor Movie and Trunk-or-Treat CONWAY - The Christian Car Club of Conway will sponsor a trunk-or-treat at 5 p.m. at the Village at Hendrix. There will be a bounce house and a disc jockey, and participants are encouraged to wear costumes. There will be a Kids Run at 6 p.m., presented by Soaring Wings Ranch. The Silver Moon Cinema outdoor movie program will show Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at 7:15 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be sold, and all proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Admission to the film is a $1 minimum donation to the Red Cross. For more information, visit www.swhalf.com.
SATURDAY Historical Marker Unveiling MORRILTON - A new historical marker will be unveiled at noon at Broadway Park, formerly Warren’s Cafe. The event is sponsored by the Warren children, the Arts Council of Conway County and the city of Morrilton. To share stories or memories of Warren’s Cafe, send them to Mary Louise at mlwilson7@att.net or Eleanor Ruth at erstanley@sbcglobal.net.
Downtown Fall Festival RUSSELLVILLE - The 20th annual Downtown Fall Festival will begin at 6:30 a.m. with the Friends of the Depot’s omelet breakfast at the American Legion Hut in downtown Russellville. Festival activities will include a chili cook-off, the “Tour de Pumpkin” bike ride, a silent auction, games, rides, arts and crafts, a 5K race and one-mile fun run, live entertainment and food. For more information, visit www.mainstreetrussellville.com.
MONDAY Monsters on Main Street MORRILTON - Downtown Morrilton will hold Monsters on Main Street from 4-6:30 p.m. A costume contest will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the Rialto Stage. For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit www.mainstreetmorrilton.com or call Erin Horn at (501) 354-2393.
Trunk-or-Treat MAUMELLE - First Baptist Church Maumelle will hold its third annual Trunk-or-Treat from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A cake walk, hot dogs, treats and games will be available for children 12 years old and under. For more information, contact the church office at (501) 851-3547 or visit www.fbcmaumelle.org.
KidsFest RUSSELLVILLE - The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will hold KidsFest from 5-8 p.m. at theHughes Community Center. The event, which is free for all area children, will include games, prizes, candy and a hero alley. For more information, call the Hughes Center at (479) 968-1272.
WEDNESDAY Ladies’ Lunch Break CONWAY - A Ladies’ Lunch Break will begin at noon at Second Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall. A meal, dessert and drink will be served for $5. Nursery care is available. Call the church office at (501) 327-6565 for more information about nursery care.
UPCOMING Fall Bazaar MAYFLOWER - The Mayflower United Methodist Women will hold their annual Fall Bazaar at 7 a.m. Nov. 5 at the church on Arkansas 89, one block west of Arkansas 365, near the elementary school. The sale will include fried pies (cooked in peanut oil), cakes, cookies and breads, home-preserved jams and jellies, and pickles and relishes. In addition, there will be Christmas gift wrapping, decorated boxes, ornamentsand collectibles, books, small appliances, clothing and more. All proceeds will go to local mission work. For more information, call (501) 470-3114.
Retired Teachers Association CONWAY - The Faulkner County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Activity Center of First Baptist Church. Jim Davidson will speak on the A Bookcase for Every Child Literacy Project. Davidson is the founder of the project. All retirees from any position in education are invited to attend.
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre Auditions CONWAY - The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will hold auditions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 for its 2012 summer season. The auditions will take place in the Snow Fine Arts Center at the University of Central Arkansas. To arrange an audition appointment, email a head shot and resume to Arkans asshakespearetheater@uc a.edu or mail them to Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, P.O. Box 5136, Conway, AR 72035. For more information, call Rebekah Scallet at (501) 852-0702.
To submit an item for the Calendar of Events, mail information to Calendar ofEvents, River Valley & Ozark Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR, 72203; fax to (501) 378-3500; or email to rvonews@arkansasonline.com. Deadlines for calendaritem submissions are noon Friday for Thursday editions and noon Tuesday for Sunday editions.
River Valley Ozark, Pages 57 on 10/27/2011