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This article was published February 2, 2012 at 3:49 a.m.
CONWAY — The La Leche League of Conway’s evening meeting will be at 6:30 at La Lucha Space, 2035 Prince St. Women interested in breastfeeding or learning more about breastfeeding are welcome. Membership is not required, and children are welcome to attend. The group meets the first Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Jordan at (501) 908-4933 or jordanbittle@yahoo.com.
Potluck Fundraiser PANGBURN - The Pangburn Band will have a potluck fundraiser during parent-teacher conferences from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Pangburn School Cafeteria. The cost is $5 a plate, and dine-in or carryout options are available. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call (501) 728-3267.
SATURDAY Russellville Symphony Guild Fundraiser RUSSELLVILLE - The Russellville Symphony Guild will hold its annual fundraiser, Talk of the Town Tables, at 6 p.m. at Lake Point Conference Center. The event will feature a silent auction, a strolling violinist, cocktails, and music performed by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Quartet. Prior to dinner at 7:30 p.m., guests may browse the silent-auction tables. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to bring the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra to Russellville for a concert in March, as well as to promote music in the local schools. Tickets are $60 and may be purchased from RSO Guild board members, or from Judy Murphy at (479) 967-1177.
MONDAY Spring Musical Auditions MORRILTON - The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Theatre Ensemble will hold auditions for its spring musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, from 6-9 p.m. in the UACCM Fine Arts Auditorium. Auditions are open to all students and area residents. Those auditioning will be asked to sing a short, familiar song of their choice and read from provided scenes. For more information, contact Jim Harris at harris@uaccm.edu or (501) 977-2118.
TUESDAY Sign-Language Classes CONWAY - Beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St., will offer classes in sign language. The free weekly classes are open to the public. For more information, contact the Faulkner County Library at (501) 327-7482 or email nancy@flc.org.
UPCOMING Sweetheart Dinner and Dance MORRILTON - The General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Adelaide Club of Morrilton will hold a Sweetheart Dinner and Dance Feb. 11 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The porkchop dinner, catered by the Knights, will begin at 7 p.m. Music by Jim Aldridge and Kern Kennedy, members of the Legendary Pacers, will follow at 8 p.m. A dessert table will be provided by Adelaide Club members. Auction items will be available for silent bids throughout the evening. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased from any Adelaide member or by calling ticket chairwoman Jeannie Hutchison at (501) 354 3453. Funds from the event will be used for club projects, including the Angel Tree, scholarships, the Conway County Christian Clinic, Safe Place and assistance to other organizations.
Master Gardeners Spring Seminar MOUNTAIN VIEW - The Stone County Master Gardeners will hold a Spring Seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at First Baptist Church, 224 King Ave. Guest speakers will include Janet Carson, R.C. Schroeder, Lori Spencer, Ed Levi and Tina Marie Wilcox. The seminar will cover a wide variety of gardening, plant and landscaping subjects. The cost of the seminar is $20, which includes a box lunch. Seating is limited, and registration is required by Feb. 11. For more information or a registration form, call the Stone County Extension Office at (870) 269-3336 or Debra Alexander at (870) 269-3092.
Pickleball Clinic GREENBRIER - A free pickleball clinic will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Greenbrier Event Center. Pickleball is similar to mini-tennis or pingpong. Pickleball is played on an indoor court and requires only comfortable clothing and gym shoes. All other equipment will be provided at this free clinic. To sign up, call (501) 679-6362. For more information about the sport, call Jim McPherson at (501) 915-3512.
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River Valley Ozark, Pages 57 on 02/02/2012
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