July 25 and Aug. 1
Lunch and Learns on Coronary Disease
HOT SPRINGS — Cardiologist Dr. Eric Bowen will present two Lunch and Learn sessions addressing the causes, warning signs, prevention measures and treatment methods associated with coronary disease. Both events are free, but seating is limited, and registration is required. The first session will be at noon today at The Atrium at Serenity Pointe, 2302 Albert Pike Road. Lunch will be provided. To register for the luncheon, call (501) 760-1140. The second session will be at noon Aug. 1 in the Ouachita Room at the Ponce De Leon Center, 1101 Desoto Blvd. Lunch will be provided. To register for this seminar, call (501) 620-1402.
July 27
First-time Homebuyers Class
HOT SPRINGS — A First-Time Homebuyers Class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Transportation Depot, 100 Broadway Terrace. There is no charge for the class. All potential first-time homebuyers are encouraged to attend, regardless of credit or economic status. Attendees will learn how to save on the down-payment and closing costs of buying a first home. To register, call IN Affordable Housing Inc. at (501) 920-2156.
July 28 – July 31
Vacation Bible School
MALVERN — St. Paul United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School with the theme Colossal Coaster World: Facing Fear and Trusting God from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday at East Mill and Cherry Lane. All children in pre-K through the sixth grade are invited to attend. For more information, call (501) 337-7364.
July 30
Taste of Bryant
BRYANT — The 14th annual Taste of Bryant will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The Center at Bishop Park, 6401 Boone Road. There will be a silent auction and food tasting. Tickets are $15 for adults in advance or $20 at the door, and $5 for children 7-12. Children 6 and younger will be admitted free. For more information, email the Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce at info@bryantchamber.com.
Ongoing
Retrospective Exhibit
ARKADELPHIA — The current exhibit at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main St., is Retrospective, which includes more than 80 paintings, photographs, prints, ceramic pieces and sculptures by 20 Clark County artists of the past, including representations of the Desoto Bluff, an Arkadelphia landmark. Charles Richardson, an Arkadelphian who painted in the 1920s-1940s, will be represented by 17 of his original oils. The exhibit will run through Wednesday. Arts center hours for the summer are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call (870) 245-3612.
Summer Child Nutrition Program
HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs School District, the Arkansas Department of Human Services and the Arkansas Dream Center are partnering with the city of Hot Springs Parks and Recreation Department to provide free nutritious lunches to children 18 years old and younger this summer. The lunches will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 300 Wade St. through Aug. 2; from 2-2:30 p.m. at Jonestown Community Park, 302 Hobson Ave., through Aug. 16; and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Family Park, 215 Family Park Road, through Aug. 2. For more information, call (501) 321-6806.
Ageless Bikers Club Rides
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club holds bicycle rides at 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. There are eight different 20-mile rides on relatively flat, quiet country roads. For more information, visit www.hsvabc.weebly.com.
Summertime Shuttle
HOT SPRINGS — The Mountain Xpress, a free shuttle bus that takes visitors through the downtown historic and arts district, will run at 30-minute intervals from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through Sept. 2. The air-conditioned buses have bike racks, and drivers will provide information about areas traveled. Free parking will be available for shuttle riders at the Hot Springs Convention Center parking lot, 134 Convention Blvd.; at Transportation Plaza, 100 Broadway Terrace; and at the Exchange Street Parking Plaza on Central Avenue. Some hotels with offer pickup stops. For more information, call Hot Springs Intracity Transit at (501) 321-2020.
Health Walks in the Gardens
HOT SPRINGS — Guided health walks at Garvan Woodland Gardens take place twice a week: a three-mile walk at 9 a.m. Mondays, and a one-mile walk at 9 a.m. Tuesdays. Walkers meet at the Welcome Center. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking shoes. No reservations are needed. The guided walks are free to members, and nonmembers pay regular gardens admission.
Upcoming
Watercolor Class
BENTON — Instructor Carolyn Voss will teach a free watercolor class for adults 18 and older at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The theme is Liberty Bell with Clematis, with colored pencil. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call (501) 847-2166 or (501) 778-4766.
First Thursday Lunch
BENTON — Join the August First Thursday Lunch in conjunction with the Benton Summit II from 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Benton High School cafeteria. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Benton Chamber of Commerce at (501) 860-7004.
Using Online Library Resources
BRYANT — Adults 18 and older are invited to learn how to use the online resources provided by the Saline County Library (not including Overdrive) at 10 a.m. Aug. 2 at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Attendance is first-come, first-served. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Ken Goodman Concert
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Ken Goodman will be in concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Woodlands Auditorium. The show, More Than a Song — An Out of this World Musical Experience, will feature nostalgic songs and Broadway melodies. Proceeds from the concert will benefit children’s programs in the area. Prior to the concert, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Hot Springs Village will present its 2013 scholarship winners. Tickets are available at the Woodlands office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, from any Kiwanis member or online at www.hsvpoa.org.event-tickets. For more information, call Dave Gati at (501) 922-5883.
Ovation Music Academy Concert
BENTON — The Ovation Music Academy will present a concert at 3 p.m. Aug. 4 at First United Methodist Church in Benton. The featured artist will be concert violinist Oksana, Ovation’s director and founder. The show, with the theme Music Diversity, will include musical selections from around the world. For more information, call (870) 405-6856 or visit www.ovationmusicacademy.com.
Monday Afternoon Book Club
BRYANT — The Monday Afternoon Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library to discuss the club’s chosen title. The group is open to adults 18 and older. For more information, call (501) 847-2166.
Wildlife Awards Ceremony
BRYANT — Join the Arkansas Wildlife Federation for its annual Conservation Achievement Awards ceremony and silent auction at 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at The Center at Bishop Park, followed by dinner and vendor/affiliate booths. Tickets are $25 each or $40 for two. For more information, call (501) 888-4770.
Library Trivia Night
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Coronado Library will host a Library Trivia Night at 6 on Aug. 30. There will be prizes and a silent auction. The cost for admission is $10 per person (teams of eight required) or $80 per table. Registration will begin Aug. 1. For more information, call (501) 922-3555.
Bellamy Brothers Concert
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Country music duo the Bellamy Brothers will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 in the Ponce de Leon Center’s Woodlands Auditorium. Tickets are on sale at www.HSVTicketSales.com; at the Woodlands Box Office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday; or by calling (501) 922-4231. Reserved-seat tickets are $25 each.
Rotary Trip to Kansas City
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Rotary Club will offer a trip Oct. 3-6 to Kansas City, Mo. Travelers will visit the U.S. Federal Reserve Money Museum, the Arabia Riverboat Exhibit, the American Jazz Museum and more. The return trip will include a stop at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. The all-inclusive price of the trip is $620 per person and includes a tax-deductible contribution to Rotary charitable activities. For more information or to reserve a seat, call Tony Cifelli at (501) 915-8238, Terry Young at (501) 915-8912, or Paul and Lynda Bridges at (501) 922-6798.
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