Today
Frankenstein 1930
BENTON — A stage production of Frankenstein 1930, the horror classic, will be presented at 7 p.m. today at the Royal Theater, 111 S. Market St. The play mirrors the venerable 1931 movie. The show was adapted for the stage by Fred Carmichael from Mary Shelley’s story of a monster brought to life by the megalomaniac Dr. Frankenstein. Tickets for the show are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. Seats can be reserved at theroyalplayers.com, at the theater box office the day of the performance or by calling (501) 315-5483.
Family Fall Festival
BENTON — The Saline County Library will hold its annual Family Fall Festival for all ages from 4-6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The free event will include games, crafts, face painting, books, prizes, candy and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (501) 847-2166 or (501) 778-4766.
Story Contest Entry Deadline
BRYANT/BENTON — Today is the deadline for teens ages 13-18 to enter the One-Sentence Horror Story Writing Contest at both Saline County Library locations. Instructions can be picked up at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant and at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. Prizes will be awarded to the top-three stories. For more information, call (501) 778-4766 or (501) 847-2166.
Leadership Awards Luncheon
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — A Leadership Awards Luncheon will be held at noon at the DeSoto Club Event Center, 100 Clubhouse Drive. The keynote speaker will be COO and general manager David Twiggs. All are invited to celebrate the contributions of Bob Smith and Bob Shoemaker. Luncheon tickets, for $20 each, are available at The RE/MAX Centre, 1400 DeSoto Blvd.; by calling (501) 922-3777; or by contacting Bruce Caverly at (501) 915-0693.
Henderson’s Annual Halloween Celebration
ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State University’s annual Halloween celebration will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. as the university provides a safe atmosphere for trick-or-treaters. Henderson Halloween will be held outdoors on the campus’ South Lawn in front of Arkansas Hall. Numerous campus groups will be set up throughout the area to hand out treats. The community is invited to attend. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Garrison Center. For more information, visit hsu.edu.
Halloween Costume Contest
MALVERN — The Malvern-Hot Spring County Library will hold a Halloween costume contest beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 202 E. Third St. Judging will begin at 6 p.m. Winners will be announced immediately after the judging. For more information, call (501) 332-5441.
Information Meeting on Affordable Care Act
BENTON — The Ralph Bunche Neighborhood Association will host an information meeting on the Affordable Care Act at 6:30 p.m. at 1600 Dixie St. in Benton. The meeting is free and open to the public. The event will include presentations from licensed assisters who will provide an overview of Arkansas’ affordable health insurance; discuss how to get enrolled and who is eligible; and respond to questions and concerns. For more information, call Robin Freeman at (501) 776-7475.
Today – Saturday
Die Fledermaus
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music/Opera Theatre will present Johann Strauss II’s comedic opera Die Fledermaus, or The Revenge of the Bat, at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday in the Jones Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at obu.edu/boxoffice. OBU students with a current ID are entitled to one free ticket.
Friday
Tiger Day
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Office of Admissions Counseling will host its first Tiger Day, specifically for students interested in studying in Ouachita’s School of Fine Arts, at 9:30 a.m. in the Hickingbotham Hall lobby. For more information, call (870) 245-5110 or visit obu.edu/tigerevents.
Friday and Saturday
Holidays at Hurricane
BENTON — The fifth annual Holidays at Hurricane will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Hurricane Creek Elementary School. Vendors will showcase jewelry, home and holiday decor, children’s items, fashion, handbags and more. There will also be a bake sale and a silent auction. Live entertainment will be provided by the Bryant High School Honeybees and Bethel Choir. Admission is $3 for adults. Children 12 and younger will be admitted free. A two-day wristband is available for $5. All proceeds will benefit the Hurricane Creek PTO. For more information, visit hces.bryantschools.org.
Saturday
Shade Plant Society Meeting
HOT SPRINGS — The Ouachita Hosta and Shade Plant Society will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Garland County Library. A social time will be held from 9:30-10 a.m., followed by a program on Hardy Ferns presented by Yvonne Becker. Becker is a past president of the Garland County Master Gardeners and the Arkansas Flower and Garden Show, and was honored as Master Gardener of the Year in 2004.
First-Time Homebuyers Class
HOT SPRINGS — A free class for first-time homebuyers will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Transportation Depot, 100 Broadway Terrace. Upon completion of the class, students will be eligible to receive assistance for all of their down payment and closing costs for their first home. To register, call In Affordable Housing at (501) 920-2156.
Monday
Monday Afternoon Book Club
BRYANT — The Monday Afternoon Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. 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.
Benton Book Club
BENTON — The Benton Book Club will meet at 5 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library to discuss the club’s chosen title. The group is open to adults 18 and older. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Saving Money for the Holidays
BENTON — Kris Elliott of the Saline County Cooperative Extension Service will lead a class for anyone interested in learning strategies for saving money during the holidays. The class will meet at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendance is first-come, first-served. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
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