Feb. 8
The Anointed Ones Gospel Concert
BATESVILLE — Lyon College will present The Anointed Ones, a female gospel group, in concert from 4-6 p.m. in the Bevens Music Room of Brown Chapel at Lyon. The group, which includes Arkansans Barretta Robinson, Grace McShan, Crystal Cross, Donna Roberson and Markeita Williams, performs gospel music ranging in style from high praise to urban/contemporary worship. All members are also songwriters. They recently released a new single, “Haters.” The group can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/taoanointed or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/taoanointed. The concert is free and open to the public.
Music and Missions Service
JACKSONVILLE — Don W. Todd, founder and president of Memphis Inner City Outreach Inc. International (MICO) in Memphis, will present a special service of music and missions at the 9:30 a.m. Bible class and the 10:45 a.m. worship service at the Christian Church of Jacksonville. The church is at 200 E. Martin St., one block east of the intersection of First and East Martin streets. For more information, call Steve Summers at (501) 982-3768.
Feb. 8, 14 and 16
To Kill a Mockingbird Auditions
SEARCY — Auditions for the production of Christopher Sergel’s
adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. Feb. 14 and at 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at Center on the Square. The cast requires at least nine men, five women and three children. Understudies and townspeople are needed as well. The cast and the townspeople will have roles for African-American men and women. Performance dates will be April 10-19. If auditioning for the role of Atticus Finch, bring a prepared monologue of two to three minutes. For all other roles, be prepared to read for the part.
Feb. 9
Independent Tea Party of White County Meeting
SEARCY — The Independent Tea Party of White County will meet at 6:30 p.m. at IHOP. David Ray, state director for Americans for Prosperity, will discuss current legislative issues. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call (501) 278-9413 or visit teaparty@itpwca.org.
Retired Teachers Meeting
BATESVILLE — The Independence County Retired Teachers will meet at 11 a.m. at First Community Bank. There will be a potluck meal of sandwiches, salads and desserts. The program will be on quilting and quilts. Guests are welcome.
Feb. 11, 18 and 25
Adult Game Days
JACKSONVILLE — Adult Game Days will be held at noon Feb. 11, 18 and 25 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.
Feb. 12
Cirque Zuma Zuma
BATESVILLE — The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville will present Cirque Zuma Zuma at 7 p.m. Known as the “ultimate African circus,” the cast performs an action-packed show of pole and aerial acts, Egyptian limbo dances, South African gumboot dances, Gabonese tumbling and South African contortionist feats. Tickets, at $10 each, are available at UACCB and First Community Bank’s main bank in Batesville, and Southside and Cave City branches. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (870) 612-2040.
Retired Teachers Association Meeting
JACKSONVILLE — The North Pulaski Retired Teachers Association will hold its annual Valentine Party and meeting at 11:30 a.m. at First Electric, 1000 S. JP Wright Loop Road. Stephan Svetz of the attorney general’s office will present a discussion on scams. For more information, contact Sharon Johnson at (501) 982-6345.
Scott Johnson at Patterson Lecture
BATESVILLE — The Lyon College Convocations Committee will present Scott W. Johnson at the 2014-15 Patterson Lecture from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Nucor Auditorium in the Lyon Building. Johnson’s presentation is Rathergate 10 Years After. The lecture is free and open to the public. Johnson is a Minneapolis, Minnesota, attorney. He practiced law for 35 years as an associate and partner at the Faegre & Benson law firm and as corporate counsel in the law departments of two Minnesota-based companies.
Feb. 13 and 14
Hello
BATESVILLE — Lyon College senior Alexandra Patrono-Smith’s first full-length play will be presented at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 in Lyon’s Holloway Theatre. The play, Hello, is a semiautobiographical piece that centers around the theme of mental illness and severe family discord. The two-act production will last about an hour and a half with an intermission. The production is open to the public, and admission is free.
Feb. 13-15 and 20-22
Love Letters
SEARCY — Love Letters, by A.R. Gurney, directed by Robbie Ballew and starring Rickae Boyd and Josh Strickland, will be performed Feb. 13-15 and again Feb. 20-22 at Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave. A plated, romantic dinner by candlelight will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the play at 7:30 Feb. 13 and 14. The normal buffet will be served on Feb. 20 and 21. Brunch will start at 12:30 p.m., and curtain will be at 1:30 on Feb. 15 and 22. For dinner and the show, tickets are $29 for adults, and $24 for seniors 55 and older and students. For brunch and the show, tickets are $27 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Show-only tickets are $15 for all. Meal reservations are required 48 hours in advance. For reservations, call (501) 368-0111 or visit centeronthesquare.org.
Feb. 13, 20 and 27
Teen Takeover
JACKSONVILLE — The Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., will present a Teen Takeover for ages 13-19 at 4 p.m. Feb. 13, 20 and 27. This month’s theme is video games and art. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call (501) 457-5038.
Feb. 14
Second Saturday Bingo
HEBER SPRINGS — Second Saturday Bingo will begin with quick fire games at 5:30 p.m. at St. Albert Catholic Church, 21 Park Road. Bring your sweetheart. Someone might win the $500 jackpot. There will
be a concession stand with homemade desserts. For more information, call Myrna Shaw at (501) 362-9450.
Gourmet Dinner Benefit
HORSESHOE BEND — Certified executive chef David Kugler will present his first Valentine’s Day Gourmet Dinner on Saturday at the newly remodeled Papa Dicks restaurant at Crown Point Resort. Proceeds will benefit Safe Passage Inc. domestic-violence programs and the Horseshoe Bend Christian Community Food Outreach. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by a three-course dinner at 6:30 p.m. The main course is roasted pork tenderloin on caramelized balsamic red onions with garlic mashed potatoes, red cabbage compote and cognac Dijon mustard sauce. Tickets, at $50 per person, must be purchased in advance. Alcoholic beverages are not included. For tickets, contact Kugler at (870) 670-5951 or dkugler000@centurytel.net.
Feb. 14 and March 14
Fish Fry
AUSTIN — A fish fry will be held from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 14 and March 14 at the 16th Section Community Center. The meal includes fried fish, shrimp, chicken, fries, coleslaw, baked beans, okra, onion rings, hush puppies, beverages and desserts. The all-you-can-eat dinner costs $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Children younger than 6 may eat free. All proceeds will go to the nonprofit 16th Section Community Center.
ONGOING
Harding University Joint Exhibit
SEARCY — The Harding University Stevens Art Center will host a joint exhibit of artwork by university professors Ron and Faye Doran through Feb. 20 in the Stevens Art Center gallery. The exhibit includes drawings, weavings, ceramics and fiber art by Faye Doran and photographs and ceramics by Ron Doran. The exhibit is a benefit show for Gander Brook Christian Camp in Raymond, Maine. The art gallery will be open for viewing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Frog Listening Workshops
MELBOURNE — Ozarka College has partnered with FrogWatch USA to offer free Frog Listening Workshops by Tom Krohn,
Arkansas regional coordinator for Frog Watch USA. The second session, from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 19 at Ozarka College in Ash Flat, will introduce the wetlands and frog-monitoring training for the FrogWatch USA national network. The final session will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and March 3 at the National Fish Hatchery Aquatic Center in Mammoth Spring. Reservations are recommended. For the workshop in Ash Flat, call (870) 994-7273, and for Mammoth Spring, call (870) 625-0411.
Located Place Art Exhibit
BATESVILLE— Located Place, a contemporary art survey on demarcated spaces, will be on view through Feb. 27 at the Kresge Gallery in the Alphin Humanities Building at Lyon College. Dustyn Bork, Lyon College assistant professor of art, curated the exhibit, which features the work of 23 artists, including two from Arkansas: Cara Sullivan of Jonesboro and Dawn Holder of Clarksville. The exhibit is open to the public, and the gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Carly Dahl, Kresge Gallery director, at (870) 307-7278 or carly.dahl@lyon.edu.
Yoga in the Gallery
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council is offering Yoga in the Gallery classes at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St. The hour-long sessions will be led by RYT200-certified yoga instructor Marnie Davis. Beginners are welcome, and no preregistration is required. The cost is $10 per session, or attendees may purchase a punch card from BAAC for 10 sessions for $70. For more information, call (870) 793-3382.
BAAC National Juried Exhibition
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council is accepting submissions for its third annual National Juried Exhibition, which is open to all artists 18 and older working in 2-D media. Accepted works will be exhibited at the BAAC Gallery on Main from April 28 through June 13. The entry deadline is March 13. For submission guidelines or more information, visit www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org/#!national-juried-xhibition/c1id9.
WISE Coalition Meeting
SEARCY — The WISE (White County Invested in Substance Abuse Eradication) Coalition meets from noon to 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month in the Community Room of the First Community Bank University Branch, 800 E. Beebe Capps Expressway. All are invited to attend and get involved in activities to help prevent and reduce substance abuse in White County youth. For more information, visit wisecoalition@gmail.com or call (501) 388-6555.
Blanchard Springs Caverns Reduced Tour Schedule
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Blanchard Springs Caverns will run a reduced tour schedule through February. Tours through the Dripstone Trail will be offered at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Other tours will be added as needed. Wild Cave Tours will be offered, as usual, on a reservation-only basis. The caverns are normally open five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays. The facility’s visitor center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day the caverns are open for tours. For more information, call (870) 757-2211 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/osfnf or www.recreation.gov.
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 effects 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. 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
Adult Movie Night
JACKSONVILLE — An adult movie night will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St. Get on Up, rated PG-13, will be shown for adults 18 and older. For more information, call (501) 457-5038.
Sewing and More
JACKSONVILLE — Sewing and More — fiber crafting involving sewing, knitting, crocheting and other types of textile constructions — will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26 at the Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St. This month’s activity, for teens and older, will be sewing. For more information, call (501) 457-5038.
Candle-Making Workshop
POCAHONTAS — A candle-making workshop will be held from 8-11 a.m. Feb. 21 at Davidsonville Historic State Park. Participants will join the park interpreter to learn the history of candle making and make candles using the traditional dipping method. The registration deadline is Feb. 19, and participants must be at least 12 years old. To register, call (870) 892-4708. Admission is $15 per person, and all supplies will be provided. Davidsonville Historic State Park is on Arkansas 166, 15 minutes south of Pocahontas.
Family Night
JACKSONVILLE — The Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St., will present a Family Night of board games at 4 p.m. Feb. 25. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call (501) 457-5038.
Chamber Banquet and Awards Ceremony
MARSHALL — The second annual Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Awards Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Searcy County Civic Center on Zack Road in Marshall. The cost is $9.50 per person in advance. Cash, checks and credit-card payments will be accepted. RSVP by Feb. 23 by calling (870) 448-2557.
Extreme Couponing
JACKSONVILLE — Extreme Couponing will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St. Katina Robinson will show attendees how to save money with coupons. For more information, call (501) 457-5038.
Chamber Banquet
HEBER SPRINGS — The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual chamber banquet at 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Heber Springs Community Center. For more information, call (501) 362-2444.
FUNdraiser and Chili Dinner
BATESVILLE — The Humane Society of Independence County’s fifth annual Team Trivia Game Night FUNdraiser and Chili Dinner will be held Feb. 28 at Fellowship Bible Church on Main Street. The doors will open at 5 p.m. for the chili dinner, and trivia will begin at 6. There will be prizes and games. The cost is $15 per person or $120 per team/table of eight. For more information or to sign up, call Bev at (870) 613-3045 or Sue at (870) 307-5305.
Delta Visual Arts Show
NEWPORT — The seventh annual Delta Visual Arts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Newport Economic Development Commission, 201 Hazel St. Admission is free. There will be 175 booths with work by more than 185 artists. The event will include an art contest for children and adults, children’s and adult workshops, door prizes, food tents and more. For more information, call (870) 523-1009.
Introduction to Computers
MELBOURNE — Ozarka College in Mountain View will host an Introduction to Computers course through Continuing Education from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays from March 6-27. This four-week course, taught by Frances Bullard, will cover basic computer concepts, Microsoft Windows, Internet search and navigation, email basics and sending attachments. The tuition is $25 per student or $20 for ages 60 and over. Seating is limited, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway, director of Ozarka College Off-Campus Operations in Mountain View, at (870) 269-5600 or lhgalloway@ozarka.edu.
Roast and Toast Banquet
CABOT — The Cabot Scholarship Foundation’s 20th-Anniversary Roast and Toast Banquet will be held at 7 p.m. March 10 in the Cabot Junior High North Cafeteria. The event will honor students who are receiving scholarships from the foundation this year. The honoree for the Roast and Toast is Eugene L. “Laddie” Crouch. He will be roasted by James Handley, Ken Hatfield and Mike Malham. John C. Thompson will be the master of ceremonies, and the Rev. David “Buzz” Crouch, Gene’s brother and pastor emeritus of Searcy First Baptist Church, will deliver the invocation. Tickets, at $30 per person or $240 for a table of eight, can be purchased from Cabot Scholarship Foundation members or in the main office at Cabot High School.
Southwestern Regional Rendezvous
LESLIE — The 31st annual Southwestern Regional Rendezvous will be held March 13-21. The rendezvous is a pre-1840s American fur-trade era rendezvous re-enactment. There may be up to 300 camps at the rendezvous, located on the mountain above Leslie. The event will include rifle/pistol and smooth-bore shooting, tomahawk and knife throwing, archery, a cooking contest, fire starting, kids’ activities and more. A School Day will be held March 13 for private-school, public-school and home-schooled students. The event will be open to the public on March 14, 15, 20 and 21. For more information, call (501) 255-5801.
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. Participants will 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. Participants are reminded to dress for the weather and for varying terrain. Reservations are required. For more information, call (870) 878-6595.
Veterans Day of Recognition
SEARCY — A special fundraiser to help local veterans will be held at 9 a.m. March 14 at the Searcy Events Center. The mayor will sign a proclamation declaring March 14 as Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Day of Recognition. This family event will offer live music, vendors and food. The public is welcome. There will also be a poker run with prizes. For more information, contact the Veterans Outreach Center, a nonprofit organization that assists veterans and veterans’ dependents in the benefits search and application process, at (501) 203-4088.
Chamber Radio Auction
HIGHLAND — The annual Spring River Area Chamber Radio Auction will be held from 6-8 p.m. March 16-18 on Home Town Radio Station KOOL 104.7 in Highland. Last year’s auction had 18 big-board items valued from $100 to $785 each, and 180 other items. A list of auction items will be available for pickup at the chamber office, 2852D U.S. 62/412 in Highland after Feb. 28. For more information, call the chamber at (870) 856-3210.
U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Concert
LESLIE — The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America will give a free concert at 7 p.m. March 17 at the Leslie Intermediate School, 800 Elm St. For ticket information, call (501) 941-4828.
Chocolate Roll Contest and Festival
MARSHALL — The fourth annual Marshall High School Chocolate Roll Contest and Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21. Expect chocolate-roll judging, a chocolate-roll-making workshop, a car show, arts and crafts, a student art show, entertainment and concessions. At 8 a.m. The festivities will begin with the MHS Cross Country 5K Chocolate Roll Walk/Run. For a small entry fee you can help judge the World’s Best Chocolate Rolls. For more information, call (870) 448-6224.
A Night at the Victory Canteen
JACKSONVILLE — A Night at the Victory Canteen, a spring fundraiser to support the Jacksonville Museum of Military History and its mission of telling the unique story of Arkansas’ military history, will be held at 5:30 p.m March 21 at the Jacksonville Community Center. Tickets are $35 per person. John Lee will be the DJ, and Larry Biernacki will be the auctioneer for the event’s live auction. For more information, call (501) 241-1943 or email jaxmilmuseum@gmail.com.
Cabot Clean-Up and Hazardous Waste Round-Up
CABOT — Cabot Clean-Up and Hazardous Waste Round-Up 2015 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon March 21. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations are invited to participate in this citywide cleanup. Volunteers will meet at Cabot Junior High-South on the Panther Trail, no earlier than 9 a.m. March 21, and check in at the registration canopies. Volunteers will be assigned routes if needed. Orange safety vests and garbage bags will be provided. Participants are asked to bring sturdy work gloves. Volunteers will meet back at the Panther Trail parking lot at noon for free hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. For more information, call Cabot City Beautiful Inc. at (501) 920-2122.
Kelly Miller Circus
ASH FLAT — The Kelly Miller Circus will present two shows April 2 next to Tri-County Farm and Ranch Supply in Ash Flat. The times will be announced at a later date. Tickets, at $9 for adults and $6 for students, will be available at Rebel Station in Hardy, the Ash Flat City Hall, the Highland City Hall and the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce office, 2852D U.S. 62/412 in Highland. For more information, call the chamber at (870) 856-3210.
Easter Service
SEARCY — Calvary Chapel Searcy, an extension of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, will hold its annual Easter service at 10 a.m. April 5 under the covered pavilion at Spring Park. For more information, call Sid Langley at (501) 268-7540.
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