this week’s EVENTS

LITTLE ROCK — ONGOING Scavenger Hunt BENTON/BRYANT - The Saline County Library will hold a scavenger hunt through Friday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton and the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant in celebration of The Hunger Games book trilogy and Friday’s movie release. The scavenger hunt is intended for ages 13 and older but is open to anyone who has read the books. Instructions and clues will be available at the children’s desk at both locations, and answers to the clues can be found in the libraries. For more information, call (501) 778-4766 or (501) 847-2166.

Tax-Return Preparation BRYANT - Free preparation of tax returns, including free e-filing, will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays at an AARP Tax-Aide site at Park Place Baptist Church, 22208 Interstate 30. To make an appointment, call Larry at (501) 303-6829. Walk-ins will be welcome but will be served after those with appointments.

Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition BENTON - A representation of the creative efforts of Arkansas artists in grades K-12 will be on display Monday through April 20 at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The works are award winners from the 50th annual Young Arkansas Artists Competition and Exhibition conducted at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock and features four Saline County artists. The display is open during regular library hours. Call (501) 778-4766 for more information.

TODAY Digital Photography BRYANT - Adults 18 and older are invited to attend a basic course in digital photography at 6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Attendance is first-come, first-served. For more information, call (501) 778-4766 or (501) 847-2166.

SATURDAY Cat in the Hat HOT SPRINGS - St. Joseph’s Mercy Health Center has partnered with the Arkansas Educational Television Network to bring the star of The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That to Hot Springs for a free event. Families are invited to meet The Cat in the Hat from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mid-America Science Museum, 500 Mid-America Blvd. Activities will include photographs, screenings of episodes of The Cat in theHat Knows a Lot About That, a Dr. Seuss story time, and face painting. For more information, visit www.aetn.org/engage.

SUNDAY Retirement Service GRAPEVINE - Hedden Chapel Assembly of God will honor Pastor C.C. Hodges’ upcoming retirement with a special service at 10:45 a.m. For more information, call (870) 942-8255.

MONDAY Habitat Application Meeting BENTON - Habitat for Humanity of Saline County will hold a meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the affordable housing program at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Information about the application process and requirements will be distributed. For more information, call the Habitat office at (501) 315-5434.

Movie Monday BENTON - All ages are invited to attend a family-friendly movie, selected for ages 12 and under, at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Village Writers’ Club HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Arkansas author Gwen Ford Faulkenberry will address “The Write Stuff: What it Takes to Tell Your Story and Get it Published” at the Village Writers’ Club at the Home Plate Café, 5110 N. Arkansas 7. There will be an informal read-around at 11:15 a.m. and a Dutchtreat lunch for $8 at noon, followed by Faulkenberry’s program. For reservations, which are required, call Joyce Anderson at (501) 922-9077. For more information, visit www.villagewritersclub.com.

TUESDAYCreative Outlet BRYANT - Teens are invited to participate in a make-and-take craft from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 847-2166.

TUESDAY - MARCH 30 BOWFIRE Concert HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - The Hot Springs Village Concerts Association will close its 20th Anniversary Season with performances of BOWFIRE at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through March 30 at the Woodlands Auditorium. BOWFIRE presents a show of fiddle and violin artists performing music that includes jazz, classical, bluegrass, Celtic, rock, gypsy and Texas swing. For more information, call Mary Ann Mueller at (501) 922-1277.

UPCOMING Golf Tournament BENTON - The Boys and Girls Club of Saline County Golf Tournament will begin with a morning tee off at 8 on March 30 at the Longhills Golf Course. The afternoon tee off will begin at 1. For registration information, call Deena Johnson at (501) 315-8100.

Bridge Caravan BENTON - The Saline Crossing Regional Park and Recreation Area Inc. will host a caravan to the Old River Bridge at 2 p.m. April 1. The tour will begin from the old Saline County airport behind Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Airlane Drive. The public is invited to view the second-oldest bridge in Arkansas, circa 1891. For more information, call Lynn Moore at (501) 778-8661.

To submit a school or community event for the Tri-Lakes Calendar of Events, mail information to Calendar of Events, Tri-Lakes Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR, 72203; fax to (501) 378-3500; or email to tlnews@arkansasonline.com. Deadlines for calendar-item submissions are noon Friday for Thursday editions and noon Tuesday for Sunday editions.