Dec. 14
Civil War Medicine
NEWPORT — Jacksonport State Park will present Civil War Medicine from 2-3 p.m. at the Jacksonport Courthouse. Participants will find out how physicians, yarb doctors and granny women treated patients with botanicals found at the river’s edge during and after the Civil War. Medicinal principles and uses of common plants will be discussed. Admission is free.
Cabot Christmas Parade
CABOT — The annual Cabot Christmas Parade will be held at 3 p.m. The parade route will begin on South Pine Street/Arkansas 89 at Panther Trail north, run past the Knights Shopping Center and left onto Pond Street and end at Central Elementary School. The parade’s theme is “A Cabot Candyland Christmas.” Trophies will be awarded in five categories: school/civic, church, business, animal/equestrian and general/personal.
Dec. 14 and 19-21
The Rented Christmas
SEARCY — The Performing Arts Center on the Square will present The Rented Christmas, written by Norman C. Ahern Jr. and Yvonne Ahern, Dec. 14 and 19-21 at 219 W. Arch Ave. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and matinee performances on Sundays are at 1:30 p.m., with brunch at 12:30 p.m. For dinner and the show, tickets are $29 for adults and $24 for seniors 55 or older and students. For brunch and a matinee, tickets are $27 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. All show-only tickets are $15. Reserve meal tickets 48 hours in advance. For more information or tickets, call (501) 368-0111 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.centeronthesquare.org.
Dec. 15
Christmas Singalong
BATESVILLE — Instrumental musicians, singers and listeners are invited to a Christmas music session and singalong from 6-9 p.m. in the Community Room of First Community Bank. All are welcome to participate.
ASU-Beebe Open Enrollment Day
BEEBE — Arkansas State University-Beebe will hold an Open Enrollment Day for new and returning students from 2-5 p.m. at the ASU-Beebe Science Building. Admissions, advising and financial-aid personnel will be available to assist students in registering. Students need to bring a photo ID. For more information, call (501) 882-3600 or visit www.asub.edu.
Dec. 16
WRHS Clinic Open Houses
CAVE CITY/STRAWBERRY — White River Health System will hold two community open houses Tuesday in Cave City and Strawberry. An open house to introduce Tammy Lusk, the new provider for the Cave City Medical Clinic, will be held from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the clinic, 301 S. Main St. An open house to introduce Amanda Walker, the new provider for the Strawberry Medical Clinic, will be held from 5-6 p.m. at 58 River Drive.
Dec. 17
Adult Game Days
JACKSONVILLE — An Adult Game Day will begin at noon at the Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St. Adults 18 and older are invited to play dominoes, poker, chess, board games or video games. For more information, call (501) 457-5038.
Family Night at the Library
JACKSONVILLE — The Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., will present Family Night at the Library at 4 p.m. The movie Polar Express, rated G, will be shown. Participants are asked to dress as their favorite character — pajamas are optional. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call (501) 457-5038.
Dec. 18
Movie for Adults
JACKSONVILLE — A movie for adults will be shown at 5 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St. The film, Into the Storm, is rated PG-13. For more information, call (501) 457-5038.
Dec. 19
Teen Takeover
JACKSONVILLE — The Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., will present Teen Takeover for ages 13-19 at 4 p.m. December will be a video game month. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call (501) 457-5038.
The Nutcracker
SEARCY — The Nutcracker, presented by the Searcy School of Dance, will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Searcy High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance from the Searcy School of Dance, 2023 W. Beebe Capps Expressway. For more information, call (501) 368-0100.
Mary’s Memory Trunk
NEWPORT — Jacksonport State Park will present Mary’s Memory Trunk from 3-4 p.m. at the Jacksonport Courthouse. Mary, dressed as a frontier woman, will talk about traveling to Arkansas from North Carolina in 1855. She will display and discuss the items that she brought with her from North Carolina, what they mean to her and how she uses those items in her home. Admission is free.
Christmas Collection for Veterans
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Museum of Military History, along with the Maj. Jacob Gray Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, are collecting items for veterans at the Fort Roots and McClellan Veterans Affairs hospitals and a community living center. The deadline to make donations is Friday. Needed items include all sizes of clothing, but especially large and XL and men’s size 30-34 blue jeans/khakis); personal-care items, no travel size; entertainment items; and food, no homemade items. No used items or clothing will be accepted. There are also some requests for female veterans. Donations may be made at the Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Circle, and Cartridge World, 4816 North Hills Blvd. in North Little Rock. For more information, call the museum at (501) 241-1943 or Cartridge World at (501) 227-4657.
Dec. 20
Library Open House
BALD KNOB — The Lyda Miller Public Library will hold a Christmas open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to showcase the library’s recent 1,000-square-foot expansion and renovation. An opening ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m., and balloon artist Mr. Pockets will be at the library from 10-11 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. Library improvements include a new enlarged children’s area, an expanded public computer center, a reservable community room, two new public restrooms and an expanded parking area. The library is at 2609 Arkansas 367 N.
Christmas Mesh Wreath Class
ASH FLAT — A Christmas Mesh Wreath Class, taught by Susan Hill, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Ash Flat Library. The cost of $25 includes all supplies. The pre-payment and registration deadline is Monday. Space is limited, and participants can sign up at the front desk at the library.
Children’s Story Hour
NEWPORT — Jacksonport State Park will offer a Children’s Story Hour for all ages from 10-11 a.m. at the Jacksonport Courthouse. The story, “Christmas,” is an excerpt from Little House in the Big Woods, by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Children will learn about how Laura, Mary, Carrie, Maw and Paw spent Christmas in the big woods of Wisconsin in the early 1870s and how their experiences compare to Christmas in 2014. Admission is free.
Myths, Superstitions and Old Wives Tales
NEWPORT — Jacksonport State Park will present Myths, Superstitions and Old Wives Tales from 2-3 p.m. at the Jacksonport Courthouse. Why in the world would anyone eat a roasted owl? Can you cure a sore throat using only a piece of string? Are spiders really bad luck? All of these topics and more will be discussed. Participants will explore whether there is any truth to the stories and legends. Admission is free.
ONGOING
Scholarship Application Deadline
WHITE COUNTY — The deadline for applying for White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Inc. spring 2015 scholarships is Jan. 7. The fund awards scholarships to White County single parents who have minor children and are pursuing postsecondary education in order to achieve skilled employment. The application may be viewed at www.aspsf.org/county_white.html. For more information, contact Executive Director Dan Newsom at wcspsf.inc@gmail.com or (501) 230-2414.
Ozarka College Free GED Classes
MELBOURNE — Free GED classes are being offered at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View. Classes meet at Ozarka College in Melbourne from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; in Ash Flat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; and in Mammoth Spring and Mountain View from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration is ongoing. For more information, call Ozarka College’s Adult Education Department at (800) 821-4335, ext. 2051, or in Izard County, call (870) 368-2051.
Baxter County Free GED Classes
MOUNTAIN HOME — Free GED classes are offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Baxter County Adult Education Center, 1106 U.S. 62 E., Suites 1 and 3. Instruction is available in math, writing skills, reading comprehension and refresher skills for college prep, military or employability. An instructor is available for one-on-one assistance. For more information, call (870) 425-7974.
Cabot Civitan Meetings
CABOT — Cabot Civitan Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month at First Security Bank in downtown Cabot. For more information, call Tom Nolting at (501) 606-3731.
Tea Party Meeting
CABOT — The Jacksonville/Cabot Tea Party meets at 7 p.m. each second Thursday of the month in Centennial Bank’s Community Room, 300 W. Main St. For more information, call (501) 813-6980.
Love Cap Group
HEBER SPRINGS — The Love Cap group meets to sew caps on the fourth Wednesday of each month at First Baptist Church. For more information, call Polly at (501) 206-0808.
Pancake Breakfast
MCRAE — A pancake breakfast is held from 7-9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at McRae Masonic Lodge F. & A.M. No. 687. Donations are accepted.
Chronic Pain Meeting
CABOT — The Cabot Chapter of the American Chronic Pain Association meets from 6-8 p.m. the first Friday of the month at 15361 Arkansas 5. The association is a nonprofit, self-help group designed to teach people with chronic pain to reduce the impact pain has on their work and personal lives. All prospective members are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Michelle Lippert at (501) 259-6069.
Friends of the Library Book Shop
HEBER SPRINGS — The Friends of the Library Book Shop, 2255 Arkansas 25B N., is open from 3:30-7 p.m. Mondays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. The shop offers a large selection of books at bargain prices. All proceeds from the shop benefit the libraries in Cleburne County.
Second Time Around Bookstore
SEARCY — The Literacy Council of White County operates the Second Time Around Bookstore at 109 E. Center in downtown Searcy. Proceeds from the sale of donated books support the mission of helping adults in the community improve their literacy and English-language skills. The store and literacy office are open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For more information, call (501) 278-5500.
UPCOMING
Making Clay Christmas Ornaments for Kids
NEWPORT — Jacksonport State Park will present Making Clay Christmas Ornaments for Kids, geared to children ages 7-14, from 2-3 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Jacksonport Courthouse. Children will join the park interpreter to make easy and attractive clay ornaments for Christmas. Participants are asked to not wear good clothes and to be prepared to get their hands sticky. Admission is free.
AARP Christmas Potluck
CABOT — Cabot’s AARP Chapter will have a Christmas potluck supper, a short business meeting and musical entertainment at 6 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Cabot Senior Center, 600 N. Grant St. Jerry Miller and Val Wilson from Mount Carmel Baptist Church will present a program of Christmas singalong and secular and sacred music. Members and prospective members are invited. For more information, call (501) 492-1456.
First Day Hikes
POWHATAN — Lake Charles State Park will hold its annual First Day Hike at 7 p.m. Jan. 1 at the park, 3705 Arkansas 25. As they hike Lake Charles, participants will have an opportunity to listen for night sounds and observe the stars. The free event is appropriate for children and adults of all ages. Dress for the weather. For more information, call (870) 878-6595.
Old Timers Football Game
HEBER SPRINGS — The Old Timers football game fundraiser will be held Jan. 24 at Heber Springs High School. The full-contact football game splits the team into young and old players, and the school provides the equipment. The cost is $35 to play and includes a T-shirt for the event. For more information, call (501) 366-0143.
Basic Orienteering Class
POWHATAN — A basic orienteering class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 14 at Lake Charles State Park . The cost of the class is $8 with a limit of 10 per class. Learn how to use a map and compass through hands-on training and activities. No experience is necessary. There will be a beginner course with teams at the end of the workshop. Dress for the weather and for varying terrain. Reservations are required to attend. For more information, call (870) 878-6595.
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