Oct. 30
Coat Closet
BENTON — The 10th annual Saline County Coat Closet will distribute coats, jackets, hats, mittens, gloves and scarves to residents in need from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Gene Moss Building of Tyndall Park. For more information, call (501) 860-6910.
Haiku and Renku Presentation
HOT SPRINGS — Japanese poet Shokan Tadashi Kondo will speak at 6 p.m. at the Garland County Library. Kondo will present A Brief Introduction to Haiku and Renku. Local poets are invited to share their haiku with Kondo at the event. For more information, call (501) 623-4161 or visit gclibrary.com.
Preschool Story Time
BENTON — Join preschool story time for songs, stories and a take-home craft at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 847-2166.
Ouachita Singers and Women’s Chorus Concert
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s premier choral ensembles, the Ouachita Singers and Women’s Chorus, will present their fall concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5128.
GERD Seminar
HOT SPRINGS — Dr. Christian Latham, board certified general surgeon at Surgery Specialists of Hot Springs, will present information on an innovative incisionless surgical procedure at noon at The Atrium at Serenity Pointe. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information or to reserve seating, call (501) 760-1140.
Library Open House
BENTON — The Ralph Bunche Neighborhood Association will host a Library Open House from 5-6:30 p.m. at 1600 Dixie St. The event is free and open to the public and will include refreshments, readings, poetry and an introduction to the after-school tutoring/resource room program. For more information, call (501) 776-7475.
Author Presentation
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Walter W. Benjamin, professor emeritus of Hamline University, will discuss three books he has authored at the Friends of the Coronado Center Library lecture series at 4 p.m. in the Coronado Center auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call (501) 922-3555.
Oct. 31
Movie Night
ARKADELPHIA — The Henderson State University Student Activities Board will show the films Into the Storm, at 6:30 p.m., and The Green Inferno, at 8 p.m., in the Garrison Center Lecture Hall. The double feature is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 230-5178.
Halloween Carnival
BENTON — Children of all ages are invited to the annual Halloween Carnival at 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event will feature carnival games, candy, prizes, crafts and more. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Senior Voice Recitals
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University seniors Morgan Chunn and Maria Falcon will present their senior recital at 11 a.m. in the Mabee Fine Art Center’s McBeth Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5129.
Museum Reopening
HASKELL — The Haskell Historical Museum will reopen after extensive renovations needed after flooding. Hours to visit are 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. For more information, call Emaline Stroud at (501) 303-0384.
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
Murder Mystery Dinner
HOT SPRINGS — An audience-participation murder mystery and dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in The Porterhouse Restaurant’s Senate Chamber Dining Room. Zombie costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $40 per person, and reservations are required. For more information, call (501) 262-4521 or (501) 623-9126.
Nov. 1
Yoga Class
BENTON — Join instructors from McClure Fitness for a free yoga class at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat and water. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Family Story Time
BENTON — All ages are welcome to participate in songs, stories and a craft at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Nov. 4
Adding Color to Fall Gardens Workshop
HOT SPRINGS — Janet Carson and Bob Byers will present a workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at Garvan Woodland Gardens. Participants will learn how to keep garden color going until the first hard frost. The cost of the workshop is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. A box lunch will be provided. Reservations are required. For more information, call (501) 262-9300.
Ouachita Wind Ensemble Concert
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Wind Ensemble will perform A Suite Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Jones Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5137.
Nov. 5
Leaves! Children’s Program
HOT SPRINGS — Garvan Woodland Gardens’ First Wednesday Children’s Program for ages 5-12 will feature Leaves! at 10 a.m. in the Weyerhaeuser Bonsai Center. Admission is $5 per child, and children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (501) 262-9606.
Local Author Day
HOT SPRINGS — The Garland County Library will present a local author day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with writers from Garland County. For more information, call (501) 623-4161 or visit gclibrary.com.
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