April 2
Author Reading, Book Signing
CONWAY — University of Central Arkansas writing professor Mark Spitzer will debut his new book, Return of the Gar, with a reading and book signing at 7 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 W. Tyler St. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and the free event is open to the public and suitable for all ages. The book focuses on the 2012 Mayflower oil spill, which Spitzer uses as a metaphor for challenges that both humans and gar fish face during a time of environmental crisis. For more information on the reading, contact Nancy Allen at (501) 327-7482 or nancy@fcl.org.
April 3
Maumelle Newcomers Coffee
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle Newcomers will hold its monthly coffee at 10 a.m. at the Maumelle Community Center. All women in the community are invited. For more information, call Pat Matthews at (501) 803-0225.
April 3 and 4
God of Carnage Benefit Performances
CONWAY — The Conway Community Arts Association and the Lantern Theatre will present two benefit performances of God of Carnage at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Lantern Theatre, 1021 Van Ronkle St. Tickets are $10 each, at the door. Reservations are not required. The play is recommended for mature audiences only. Proceeds will fund presenting the play at the Regional VI American Association of Community Theatre’s (AACTFest) competition Wednesday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. To make donations to Conway Community Arts, send a check to Lantern Theatre, Conway Community Arts, P.O. Box 603, Conway, AR 72033; or log onto the “Fund Me” account at www.gofundme.com/nyqsrc.
April 5
Passover Seder
CONWAY — The Mustard Seed Church invites the community to a celebration of a Passover Seder at 6 p.m. at the Faulkner Academy of Arts, 2201 Washington Ave. The menu includes a Seder plate, Matzo ball soup, apricot chicken, spring pea salad, roasted vegetables and cheesecake. The meal is free, but seats are limited. Reserve seats by visiting www.faulkneracademyofarts.org.
Ongoing
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.
Maumelle Newcomers Club Scholarship
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle Newcomers Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to all eligible residents of Maumelle, as well as immediate family members of Newcomers Club members. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average and cannot be the recipient of a full scholarship. The scholarship is available to those attending a four-year or two-year accredited educational institution or accredited technical college. Graduate and part-time students are also eligible. Applications must be postmarked by April 21 and can be obtained at the Maumelle Public Library or by calling scholarship chairwoman Alice Cleves at (501) 442-3846.
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.
Cherokee Bingo
CONWAY — Cherokee Bingo begins at 6:15 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Helton’s Wrecker Service/U-Haul, 710 S. Harkrider St. All proceeds will go to the Helton-Osburn-Spencer Scholarship Fund at the University of Central Arkansas.
Morning Movers Class
MAUMELLE — The Morning Movers class is offered from 8:15-9 a.m. Monday through Thursday at the Maumelle Senior Wellness Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Suite 400. For more information, call (501) 851-4344.
TeamKID
MAUMELLE — Southern Hills Baptist Fellowship and JumpZone have teamed up to offer a free children’s program, TeamKID, for first- through sixth-graders. The program is held at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the JumpZone building. For more information, call (501) 851-7729 or visit www.southernhillsbaptist.tv.
Midday Manna
CONWAY — A Bible lecture and luncheon led by Wanda Landers takes place from 11:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Woodland Heights Baptist Church, 4215 Prince St. Lunch, including a drink and dessert, is served for $5. For child care by reservation, call (501) 329-0001.
Tea Party Meeting
HEBER SPRINGS — Arkansas’ We the People Tea Party of Cleburne County meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 1101C W. Main St. Various issues are discussed. For more information, call Marlin Schwartz at (847) 977-5261.
Upcoming
Fashion Gala
FAIRFIELD BAY— The 22nd annual Fashion Gala, presented by the Xi Gamma Kappa Chapter, will be held at 1 p.m. April 10 at St. Francis Parish Hall, 250 Woodlawn Drive. Prizes will be on display, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the show. The style show will feature models wearing spring and summer fashions offered by local businesses. Pat Cash will be the narrator. Tickets can be purchased for $6 from any chapter member or by calling Shirley at (501) 884-5157, Rose at (501) 884-3109 or Sheila at (501) 745-8886.
Silver Moon Cinema
CONWAY — Silver Moon Cinema will show the movie Cars at sunset April 11 on the green at The Village at Hendrix, east of Hendrix College. A $1 donation for Bethlehem House will be accepted. Participants are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Second Saturday Bingo
HEBER SPRINGS — Second Saturday Bingo will be held April 11 at St. Albert Catholic Church, 21 Park Road. Play will begin with Quickfire games at 5:30 p.m. and continue until someone wins $500. A concession stand will be available, as well as homemade desserts.
Mountain Top Cowboy Church Community Horse Show
HEBER SPRINGS — The first Mountain Top Cowboy Church Community Horse Show of the 2015 season will be held April 11 at 45 Heber Springs Road W., at Arkansas 5 and 25. Registration will close at 4:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 5 p.m. The arena is a family-friendly environment, and four age divisions are available for a variety of events. There are no registration fees. The shows are held the first Saturday of each month through September unless the date falls on a holiday weekend. For more information and requirements, visit the show’s Facebook page at MTCC Community Horse Show, or contact Linda Dahl at (501) 940-7892.
Obtaining Government Certifications Workshop
RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will present How to Obtain Government Certifications for Women-, Disabled-Veteran- and Minority-Owned Businesses from 1-4 p.m. April 14 at Arkansas Tech University. Government contracts are available every year for certified owners of these businesses. Workshop participants will learn about the types of governmental contracts and how to obtain these certifications. There is no cost to attend, thanks to the Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center. Seating is limited, and registration is required by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
Sacred Heart Student Visit Day
MORRILTON — Sacred Heart Catholic School will have a Student Visit Day on April 16 for students entering kindergarten through the 12th grade who have enrolled or are considering enrolling as new students for fall 2015. Kindergartners will meet from 8:15-9:15 or 9:30-10:30; all others can attend a full school day, beginning at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided. A parent reception will be held from 8-9:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Check-in will be at 8 a.m. in the cafeteria. Tours, classroom visits and meetings with the principal can be arranged. Tuition, registration and tuition-assistance information will be provided. Registration forms, due April 13, are available in the school office and at www.sacredheart
morrilton.org. Families who cannot attend April 16 may call (501) 354-4358 to schedule an appointment.
Tee It Up for Literacy Golf Tournament
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Library Friends Inc. will sponsor the seventh annual Tee It Up for Literacy Golf Tournament on April 18 at the Indian Hills Golf Course. Keith Monahan, meteorologist at KARK-TV Channel 4 in Little Rock, will be a special guest. Proceeds will benefit the Fairfield Bay Library. Sign-in will begin at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The four-person scramble costs $55 per person. The entry deadline is April 16. For more information or to register, call the Indian Hills Pro Shop at (501) 884-6018.
Saturday’s Fair Fundraiser
RUSSELLVILLE — Saturday’s Fair, a new family-oriented fundraiser for the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 at the Hughes Community Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive. The event will feature food trucks, games, auctions, music by Some Guy Named Robb, and Johnny Story as master of ceremonies. Admission is $5. Children 10 and younger will be admitted free. Attendees can pay at the door or buy tickets at the Arkansas Hospice Russellville office, 2405 E. Parkway Drive, Suite 3. Donations to Arkansas Hospice may be made by calling toll-free at (877) 713-2348 or visiting www.arkansashospice.org. For more information, call (479) 498-2050.
Administrative Assistants Day Fundraiser Luncheon
MORRILTON — The seventh annual Administrative Assistants Day Fundraiser Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 22 in the Multi-Purpose Building at the Conway County Fairgrounds. Special entertainment will be provided by Craig O’Neill and a mystery guest. There will be door prizes, and vendors will offer items for shopping. Sponsorship tables are available, beginning at $150. Individual tickets are $25. Proceeds will support the work of The Safe Place Inc., which serves victims of domestic violence. For more information, call (501) 354-1884 or email thesafeplace@suddenlinkmail.com.
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