Jan. 26
Diamond Squares Western Square Dance
HOT SPRINGS — The Diamond Squares Western Square Dance Club will host a new-dancer program at 6:30 p.m. and the club’s mainstream program at 8 p.m. at Lake Hamilton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2891 Airport Road. Admission is $4 per person. For more information, call (501) 922-0803.
Jan. 26 and 29
Cooking Class
BENTON/BRYANT — Join registered dietitian Kay Ammons for a cooking class focused on using a slow cooker to create healthy meals at 6 p.m. Monday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton and at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant. For more information, call (501) 778-4766 or visit salinecountylibrary.org.
Jan. 28
Art Exhibit Opening
HOT SPRINGS — The public is invited to meet David Malcolm Rose, creator of the art exhibit The Lost Highway, from 12:30-3 p.m. at the National Park Community College Library. For more information, call (501) 760-4222.
Jan. 29
Oakland and Fraternal Cemeteries Presentation
BENTON — People of all ages are invited to a program presented by Jan Davenport, administrator of the Oakland Cemetery, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766 or visit salinecountylibrary.org.
Winter Banquet and Silent Auction
BRYANT — The Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce will present its 42nd annual Winter Banquet and Silent Auction at 6 p.m. at The Center at Bishop Park. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information or to reserve seating, visit bryantchamber.com or call (501) 847-4702.
Jan. 30
Souper Bowl Cook-Off
BENTON — The sixth annual Souper Bowl Cook-Off will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 221 N. Main. Tickets are $8 per person. For more information, call (501) 315-5434.
Kamikaze Fireflies
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University will host acrobatic duo Kamikaze Fireflies for a one-night performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Jones Performing Arts Center as part of the Ouachita School of Fine Arts Guest Artist Series. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information or to reserve seating, visit obu.edu/boxoffice.
Jan. 31
Red Cross Blood Drive
BENTON — The Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766 or visit salinecountylibrary.org.
Second Chance Book Sale
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The American Association of University Women will conduct a Second Chance Book Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 403 Barcelona Road. The books will be sold for $5 per bag. Proceeds will be used to provide scholarships for local students. For more information, visit hshsv-ar.aauw.net.
Ongoing
Art Exhibit
HOT SPRINGS — National Park Community College will present David Malcolm Rose’s art exhibit The Lost Highway on Wednesday through June 30 at 101 College Drive. Rose’s art depicts photorealistic scale models of roadside vernacular architecture. For more information or library hours, call (501) 760-4222.
Hot Springs Ukulele Club
HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Ukulele Club meets from 2-4 p.m. each Tuesday at Cranford’s Village Pantry grocery store on Arkansas 5, east of the East Gate to the Village. No experience is needed. For more information, call (207) 844-1350.
Merry Mixers Dance Club
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Merry Mixers dance to live music from 7-10 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of every month at the Coronado Community Center. A lesson is held on the third Saturday. Admission is $7.50 for first-Saturday dances and $10 for third-Saturday dances. Club members receive a discount for the season. All dancers are welcome. For more information, call (501) 915-8111.
Ageless Bikers Club
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club holds bicycle rides at 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. There are eight different 20-mile rides and six shorter 6- to 14-mile rides on relatively flat, quiet country roads. For more information or to sign up for a ride, visit hsvabc.weebly.com.
Toastmasters Meetings
BENTON — The Saline County Toastmasters meet at 12:05 p.m. Thursdays at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. For more information, call (501) 454-9596.
Rhythmic Interactive Percussion
HOT SPRINGS — The Rhythmic Interactive Percussion musical event takes place from 5-9 p.m. Sundays at Kenneth Adair Park, 358 Central Ave. Participation is encouraged as ensemble members pass out drums, tambourines, maracas and more to audience members. Many weeks, belly dancers, hula-hoopers, poi ball artists and martial artists perform. For more information, call (714) 273-6464.
Upcoming
Baggage
HOT SPRINGS — The Pocket Community Theatre will present Baggage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6-7 and 13-14, and at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 15. General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students through grade 12.
Sweetheart Pageant and Talent Competition
BENTON — The 2015 Sweetheart Pageant and Talent Competition will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 14 at the Benton Event Center. The entry fee is $50 for beauty and $50 for talent. Additional optional categories are $10 each. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital. For more information, call (501) 467-4606.
Van Davis Memorial 5K
HOT SPRINGS — The third annual Van Davis Memorial 5K will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 14 at Whittington City Park. The 5K will be followed by a kids’ fun run for ages 7 and younger. Registration is $25 in advance or $30 day of the race for adults, and $10 for children. For more information, visit npcc.edu/VanDavis5K.
Guilty Pleasures Book Club Meeting
HOT SPRINGS — Adults 18 and older are invited to join the Guilty Pleasures Book Club as members discuss their first book, Valley of the Dolls, by Jacqueline Susann, at 10 a.m. Feb. 14 at the Garland County Library. The book club will focus on popular books of dubious merit. For more information, call (501) 623-4161 or visit gclibrary.com.
The Beat Goes On 5K Run/Walk
BENTON — The Saline Memorial Health Foundation and Everett Buick GMC will host the seventh annual The Beat Goes On 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Feb. 21, beginning at Saline Memorial Hospital. Registration is $20 in advance or $25 the day of the event and will include a long-sleeved race T-shirt. For more information, visit salinememorial.org or call (501) 776-6746.
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