May 30
TEAS V Test Date
NEWPORT — Arkansas State University-Newport will administer the TEAS V (Test for Essential Academic Skills) at 9 a.m. in the library at the Academic Support Center at ASUN. The test is limited to 22 examinees. The fee is $40 and must be paid in advance at the ASUN Business Office. For more information or to preregister, contact Christy Mann at (870) 512-7867 or christy_mann@asun.edu. The test must be taken before registering in ASUN’s Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing programs.
May 30 - June 1
Bull in a China Shop
SEARCY — Bull in a China Shop, written by G.B. Gilford, will be shown this weekend at the Performing Arts Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St. On Friday and Saturday, dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., with curtain at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. with curtain at 1:30 p.m. The director is Patrick Reilly, and Karen Alford is assistant director. For more information, call (501) 368-0111.
May 31
Rummage Sale
JACKSONVILLE — The TGIF Rummage Sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Landmark Baptist Church, 2200 Marshall Road. Proceeds will benefit the church’s youth group. For more information, call (501) 982-8226.
Yard Sale Fundraiser
WARD — The Ward Animal Shelter will hold its annual yard sale fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1494 Second St.
Championship Bull Riding
SALEM — The Fulton County Fair will bring bull riding back to Salem on Saturday with the Hills Auto Sales/RLH Construction Bull Bust at the Fulton County Fairgrounds Arena. The Bull Bust, which will start at 8 p.m., is sanctioned by the Bull Riders of America and produced by Hall Rodeo Co. The Kids Calf Scramble and Mutton Busting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Parking is free, and admission is $12 for teens and adults, and $5 for children 6-12. Children younger than 6 will be admitted free. For more information, contact the fair office at (870) 895-5565. Contestants may call Cline Hall at (501) 412-3644.
June 1
Musician Session
BATESVILLE — Acoustic musicians and singers are invited to meet with other jammers to have fun and brush up on their skills at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of First Community Bank. Participants are asked to bring songs to play or may just listen. For more information, call Ed Casper at (870) 307-0258.
June 3
Home Security Presentation
BATESVILLE — A film and data about home security and selection of firearms for home protection will be presented and discussed at 5:30 p.m. at the Italian Grill. Michelle Grey, a candidate for the Arkansas House of Representatives, will speak. For more information, contact Lovell Lee at (870) 793-1195 or lovelee@dishmail.net.
ONGOING
Holiday Puppets Family Show
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Holiday Puppets will perform at 11 a.m. every Wednesday during the summer at the Puppet Playhouse in the post office building in Fairfield Bay. The 45-minute show features Punch and Judy, Dudley the Magnificent Magician and The Cat Came Back shadow puppets. The free family show is open to the public.
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.
Summer Cereal Drive
SEARCY — W&W Ford and The Searcy Optimist Club will sponsor the Summer Cereal Drive, to be held Monday through June 27. W&W Ford is a drop-off location. Items needed are dry cereal, Pop-Tarts, oatmeal, breakfast bars and Cream of Wheat.
Certified Nursing Assistant Class
MELBOURNE — Ozarka College is accepting enrollment for its Basic Health Skills class, catered to certified nursing assistants (CNAs). This nine-week college-credit course is available at Ozarka’s four campuses: Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View. The class meets twice per week, with two clinicals during the term. Students who take the class and at least one other college course are eligible to apply for financial aid and have the opportunity to be admitted into the Certified Nursing Assistant Program. For more information, contact Tamra Bevill, Ozarka College licensed practical nursing instructor, at (870) 368-2079 or tbevill@ozarka.edu; or Dawn Smith, Ozarka College Allied Health instructor, at (870) 368-2079 or dawn.fedor@ozarka.edu.
ASU-Newport New Summer Hours
NEWPORT — The hours of operation for Arkansas State University-Newport have shifted to a summer schedule. ASU-Newport’s campuses in Newport, Jonesboro and Marked Tree will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday through Aug. 7. With the exception of White River Hall on the Newport campus, all offices and locations of ASUN will be closed Fridays. ASU-Newport will resume normal operating hours Aug. 11. Events that are already scheduled to take place on Fridays during the summer will still be held.
Ozarka Kids Academy Summer Enrollment
MELBOURNE — Ozarka Kids Academy at Ozarka College in Melbourne is enrolling students for the School-Age Summer Program for students 6-9 years old. The cost is $80 per week, and the 10-week program will start Monday and run through Aug. 8. Students will engage in curriculum designed to their interests and ability. Ozarka Kids Academy hours are 7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students will receive meals and snacks within U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines. For more information, contact Karen Hall, Ozarka College director of child care, at (870) 368.7868 or khall@ozarka.edu.
Donation Collection
WARD — The Ward Public Library is accepting donations for residents of areas in White County affected by the April 27 tornado. The library is accepting cleaning supplies, bottled water, nonperishable food items, work gloves, paper products, toiletries and gift cards. For patrons who bring in an overdue library item with a donation, the fine on the item will be waived.
Bookshop’s New Hours
HEBER SPRINGS — The Friends of the Library Book Shop, 2255 Arkansas 25B N., will now be open from 3:30-7 p.m. Mondays. The shop is also open 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, including the new library in Quitman.
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.
Cabot Community Coalition Meeting
CABOT — The Cabot Community Coalition, a group of organizations in the Cabot area that provide assistance to those in need, meets at noon the second Thursday of each month at the Diner Restaurant on South Second Street. The coalition recently added the Cabot Resource Center, which is open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m. Mondays at 15361 Arkansas 5; and from 9-11 a.m. Thursdays at 114 N. First St. The center offers assistance with applying for programs such as ARKids and SNAP; training to live on a budget; and connecting with sources that can provide financial, nutritional, medical or other assistance. For more information, call (501) 529-0604 or email CommunityCare@ChristUMC-Cabot.com.
Upcoming
White County Relay for Life
SEARCY — The White County Relay for Life will begin at 6 p.m. June 6 at the Searcy Event Center. Relay for Life teams are being recruited for the event. The theme is “Where Fairy Tales End and the Reality of a Cure Begins.” Interested team members and/or volunteers may call Denise Drye at (501) 593-5302 or Beth Batchelor at (870) 995-1910.
Fulton County Golf Tournament
MELBOURNE — The Ozarka College Foundation will host a four-person-scramble golf tournament at 9 a.m. June 7 at the South Course in Cherokee Village. All proceeds will go to Ozarka College’s Mammoth Spring campus. The entry fee is $300 per team, which includes range balls, use of a golf cart, a light breakfast, lunch, a gift bag and 18 holes of golf. Mulligans will be available for $5 each. Awards will be given for the longest drive, longest putt, closest to pin and the putting contest. To register, contact James Spurlock at (870) 625-0411 or jmspurlock@ozarka.edu. To become a sponsor, contact Suellen Davidson at (870) 368-2059 or sdavidson@ozarka.edu. In the case of heavy rain, the rain date will be 1 p.m. June 8.
Genealogy Workshop
POWHATAN — A Genealogy Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 at Powhatan Historic State Park. Topics will include oral history, using archival records and the Internet, and preserving family keepsakes. The workshop is for beginner and intermediate genealogists, and participants are encouraged to bring their research. The registration fee is $10. Bring a sack lunch or plan to visit a local restaurant. For more information or to register, contact the park at (870) 878-6765 or powhatan@arkansas.com.
Dog Bath/Dip
BATESVILLE — The Humane Society of Independence County will hold its monthly dog bath/dip from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7. The bathing and dipping are free, but donations are appreciated. Thousand Hills Veterinary Service will be at the shelter to offer a monthly low-cost vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (870) 793-0090.
SAME Café
SEARCY — SAME Café will be open from 4-5:30 p.m. June 7 at the West Side Church of Christ, 709 W. Arch St. in Searcy. The SAME Café is open the first and third Saturdays of the month to anyone in the community who would like a free warm meal.
60th Homecoming Celebration
MCRAE — The Lebanon Cemetery will celebrate its 60th Homecoming at 10:55 a.m. June 8 at the cemetery in McRae. The morning events will be followed by a potluck dinner at noon and an afternoon of singing and fellowship. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs.
A Day With Janet Carson
NEWPORT — The Jackson County Cooperative Extension Service, ASU-Newport and the White River Garden Club will host a gardening seminar, A Day With Janet Carson, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 in the Arkansas State University-Newport Student/Community Center. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The cost is $15, paid in advance by June 6, which includes lunch, door prizes and other goodies. To preregister or for more information, call the Jackson County Extension Office at (870) 523-7450 or email wbarker@uaex.edu. Checks payable to WRGC may be mailed to 649 Jackson 917, Newport, AR 72112.
Summer Celebration Fundraiser
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will host its annual Summer Celebration fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. June 13 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 424 E. Main St. Along with dinner and drinks, there will be live music by Danny Dozier, Sarah Roark and John Parks. A silent auction will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets to the event are $40 in advance or $45 at the door, and are available at Citizens Bank, First Community Bank, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Carlee’s Hallmark and the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St. For more information, call (870) 793-3382 or email baac@suddenlinkmail.com.
Golf Classic
BATESVILLE — The White River Health System Foundation will host its 20th annual Golf Classic on June 14 at The Course at Eagle Mountain. Player check-in will be at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10. A reception for players and sponsors will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 13, featuring Walt Coleman, the controller of Coleman Dairy and current NFL referee. For more information, contact Matt McDonald, WRHS Foundation director, at (870) 262-1784 or mmcdonald@wrmc.com.
Kids Fishing Derby
POWHATAN — Lake Charles State Park’s annual Kids Fishing Derby for children 5-15 will be held from 7-11 a.m. June 14 at Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Arkansas 25 in Powhatan. Prizes will be awarded at noon for all age groups. There is no entry fee, and kids can get free ice cream from the Hay’s Polar Roller, see the B.A.T mobile, tour local emergency vehicles, visit and get free goodies from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, plus more. For more information, call (870) 878-6595.
Fishing Derby
POCAHONTAS — The annual Kids Fishing Derby, open to ages 5-15, will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. June 14 at Davidsonville Historic State Park on Arkansas 166. Prizes will be handed out to all age groups at noon. Entry to the derby is free. Kids must bring their own poles and bait. For more information, contact Anna Pfiefler, park interpreter, at (870) 892-4708.
AARP Smart Driving Class
HORSESHOE BEND — The next AARP Smart Driving class will be held at 8:15 a.m. June 16 at the Horseshoe Bend Public Library, at the corner of Arkansas 289 (Bend Drive) and Club Road. The cost is $15 for AARP members with membership card and $20 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, call Bancorp South at (870) 670-5131.
AARP Driver Safety Course
SEARCY — The PrimeTimes of the White County Medical Center will offer an AARP Smart Driver Course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m June 18 in the Hubach Center. Parking is available behind the hospital off Moore Street. Use the elevator to go to the first floor. The instructor is Frances Mizell. The cost of the course is $15 for AARP members with membership card and $20 for nonmembers. To register for the class, call the PrimeTimes at (501) 380-1050.
Summer Day Camps
CALICO ROCK — Two Summer Day Camps for students going into first through sixth grades will be offered at the Calico Rock Museum on Main Street. Life as an Artist will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19. Participants will make tie-dyed shirts, sculpt in clay, make marbles and have explore sand art. Discover Life as a Settler will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11. Participants will explore the new Homestead in the Coal House exhibit, churn butter, make homemade ice cream, use a spinning wheel, process wool and weave. There is no cost to attend the camps. Lunch will not be served, but snacks will be provided. A parent or close relative must register the students, beginning at 10:30 a.m. All students must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. Space is limited. For more information or to reserve a spot, call (870) 297-6100.
Women’s Luncheon
CHEROKEE VILLAGE — All women are invited to a luncheon sponsored by the Mary, Ark of the Covenant Chapter of Magnificat, International, at 11:30 a.m. June 21 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. The featured speaker will be Debbie Eckert of Conway. The cost is $10, which includes a catered lunch, a time of prayer and praise, and the featured speaker. Tickets will be available until June 14. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information or to order tickets, call Sharon Vander Zyl at (870) 847-3095.
Beatles Tribute Concert
BATESVILLE — Main Street Batesville will host The Beatles Tribute, featuring Danny Dozier and The Lockhouse Orchestra, at 7 p.m. June 21 at the Landers Theater on Main Street. Tickets are $15 and available at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Citizens Bank main branch, the First Community Bank main branch, Merchants and Planters Bank and Centennial Bank. All proceeds will benefit Main Street Batesville. For more information, contact Joel Williams, Main Street Batesville executive director, at (870) 698-1555 or joel.mainstreet@gmail.com.
Davidsonville Day Camps
POCAHONTAS — Two Davidsonville Day Camps, open to kids 8-12 years old, will offer an opportunity to learn about history and nature. Archaeology Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25-27. Kids will learn about archaeology through activities and games and will dig in the dirt like real archaeologists. Adventure Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16-18. Activities will include crafts, games, hiking and more. Camp fees are $25 per day or $75 for all three days. Space is limited. To register, contact the park interpreter at (870) 892-4708 or email anna.pfeifler@arkansas.gov. Davidsonville Historic State Park is on Arkansas 166, 15 minutes southwest of Pocahontas.
Southern Gospel Concert
WARD — Southern gospel performers Jeff and Sheri Easter will appear at 7 p.m. June 26 at DaySpring Missionary Baptist Church. For more information, call (501) 850-2056 or (501) 628-1838.
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