LITTLE ROCK — ONGOING Art Exhibit ARKADELPHIA - “Community Celebration of Black History Month” is the theme for the February exhibit at the Arkadelphia Arts Center (the former Royal Theatre), 625 Main St. The center will feature photographs from early Clark County, antique items from the past century, an Underground Railroad quilt-pattern exhibit, a sorghum-making exhibit, “Music through the Ages,” visual art by local artists, and memorabilia from local African-American celebrities. Books will be on display by local authors, and book signings are scheduled throughout the month. The center’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, visit www.arkadelphiaalliance.com or call (870) 403-8216.
Adult Softball Registration HOT SPRINGS - The Hot Springs Parks and Recreation Department is taking individual registrations for adult draft league softball until 5 p.m. March 1. Players can sign up for $30 at the Parks and Recreation administrative office, 111 Opera St., Suite A. Games will be played on Thursday nights at Kimery Park. Each player will receive a jersey. The draft will occur at 6 p.m. March 1. The first 48 players will be assured a spot. Payment must be received to be included on the master draft sheet. For more information, call (501) 321-6871.
TODAY Watercolor Class BENTON - Instructor Carolyn Voss will teach a watercolor class for adults 18 and older at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Pink roses will be the theme. Space is limited and available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Call (501) 847-2166 or (501) 778-4766 for more information.
Creative Writing BRYANT - Jennifer Watson will teach creative writing for ages 16 and older at 6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. No registration is required. For more information, call (501) 847-2166.
TODAY AND FRIDAY ABCs of Computers BRYANT - The Saline County Library will continue its series offering patrons an introduction to technology at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library at 10 a.m. today and Friday. The series is open to adults 18 and older on a first-come, first-served basis. The classes can be attended as stand-alone classes or as a series. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
SATURDAY Free Tax Prep Day BENTON - The Central Arkansas Development Council will hold a free income tax preparation day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Benton Senior Activity Center, 210 Jefferson St. The event will coincide with a resource fair sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Saline County. For more information, contact Robin Freeman at (501) 778-1133 or Karma Herzfeld at (501) 315-5434.
MONDAY Benton Book Club BENTON - The Benton Book Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library to discuss the club’s chosen title. The group is open to adults 18 and older. Call (501) 778-4766 for more information.
TUESDAY Cupcakes for a Cause BENTON - Habitat for Humanity of Saline County will hold a fundraiser for its Youth United program from 3-7 p.m. at the Benton Chamber of Commerce, 607 N. Market. A donation of $10 provides two hand-crafted cupcakes by Nicki Simpkins and a personalized Habitat Valentine’s Day card. Proceeds will support the Saline County Youth United’s fourth Habitat home in 2012. For more information, visit www.habitatsalinecountyar.org. Pre-orders are encouraged and can be made online or by calling (501) 315-5434.
UPCOMING Discussion and Book Signing BENTON - Local author Carla Killough McClafferty will discuss her latest work, The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon, at 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. She will sign copies of the book, which will be available for purchase. The program is for all ages. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
5K Run/Walk BENTON - Saline Memorial Hospital and Everett Buick GMC will hold the fourth annual The Beat Goes On 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Feb. 25. Proceeds will assist underprivileged cardiac patients with medication expenses, as well as help fund new heart and vascular technology in Saline County. The 5K will start at Saline Memorial and take participants through downtown Benton. Preregistration is $20, and registration the day of the event will be $25. A long-sleeved race T-shirt is included. For more information or to register, visit www.salinememorial.org.
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