July 6
Monday Afternoon Book Club
BRYANT — The Monday Afternoon Book Club for adults meets from 1-3:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For the current book title or more information, visit mondayafternoon.wikispaces.com.
Monday With the Master Gardeners
BENTON — Monday With the Master Gardeners takes place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Marcia Wilson will discuss Using Herbs in Recipes. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 6 and 7
Heroes vs. Villains
BENTON/BRYANT — A Heroes vs. Villains session will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. Monday in the Meeting Room of the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton; and from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Meeting Room of the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant. Game stations and crafts will be available until 3:30 p.m. Participants will have an opportunity to work on their catchphrases and celebrate all things Heroes, as well as test their skills to see if they have what it takes to become heroes and defeat the vile villains. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 6, 7 and 9
Kid Fit Boot Camp
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkadelphia Health Club will present Kid Fit Boot Camp for children ages 7-13 for one more week. The camp will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, and at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The cost is $5 per class. For more information, call (870) 230-8811.
July 7
Perfect on Pinterest: T-Shirt Totes
BENTON — A Perfect on Pinterest: T-Shirt Totes session will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Participants will take a T-shirt and make it into a fun tote bag — without a single stitch —then add stencils and spray bleach. The library will have supplies for 15 people, but attendees may bring a shirt. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Superheroes of Weather
BRYANT — Michael Hook, the Weather Ninja, will give a presentation from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Hook will talk about storm spotting, storm chasing, historical weather events, severe-weather safety information and why he does what he does For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 9
Retired Teachers Association Meeting
BENTON — The Saline County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Benton First United Methodist Church. The meeting is open to all retired teachers and support personnel. For more information, call (501) 778-1426.
Heroic Reptiles
BRYANT/BENTON — Heroic Herps, a reptile program presented by the Natural History Education Company of the Midsouth, will take place from 1-1:45 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant; and from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Lower Reading Area of the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. The program highlights rare reptiles and will feature Gila monsters, poison arrow frogs, a Congo eel, a 9-foot-long albino Burmese python and more. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Watercolor at the Library
BRYANT — Watercolor at the Library will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The group will paint using the theme “American Flag on Declaration of Independence” in celebration of Independence Day. Watercolorists of all skill levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 25 participants. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Managing Your Employees Training Seminar
MALVERN — The Henderson State University Small Business and Technology Development Center will present a Managing Your Employees Training seminar from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at College of the Ouachitas. The cost of the class is $35 per person. For more information or to reserve seating, call (870) 230-5184 or email asbtdc@hsu.edu.
July 9-12 and 16-19
Oklahoma!
BENTON — The Royal Players will present Oklahoma! at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. July 12 at The Royal Theatre in Benton. Additional showtimes are 7 p.m. July 16-18 and 2 p.m. July 19. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. For more information or to reserve seating, visit theroyalplayers.com or call (501) 315-5483.
July 10
Sidewalk Prophets,NewSong Concert
HOT SPRINGS — The Sidewalk Prophets and NewSong will present a concert at 8 p.m. at Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Water and Theme Park. For more information, visit magicsprings.com.
July 10-11
Superhero Lock-In
BENTON — The Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library will hold its annual overnight Summer Reading Lock-in from 7 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday downstairs in the library. All snacks, drinks and activities will be supplied. Registration is required, and attendees must fill out a contract prior to the event. For more information, call the Teen Library at (501) 778-4766.
QuiltFest 2015
HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Area Quilt Guild will present QuiltFest 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call (501) 318-0947 or email bethquilts76@yahoo.com.
July 11
Blood Drive
AMITY — A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Amity Trade Days, 843 S. Mountain Road. Those who donate blood will receive free parking, as well as two free reserved seats to an Arkansas Travelers game. All are encouraged to donate and save a life.
The Newsboys Concert
HOT SPRINGS — The Newsboys will present a concert at 8 p.m. at Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Water and Theme Park. For more information, visit magicsprings.com.
Family Game Day
BENTON — A Family Game Day will be held from noon to 3 p.m. in the Story Time Room of the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Individuals and families are welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Glow Run 5K
MALVERN — The Hot Spring County Relay for Life Glow Run 5K will begin at 8 p.m. in the Sykes parking lot. The entry fee is $20 per person and includes a T-shirt. For more information or to register in advance, call (501) 332-2721.
Ongoing
Shannon Hills Farmers Market
SHANNON HILLS — The Shannon Hills Farmers Market will be held from 8-11 a.m. the first and third Saturdays in July and August. The market will feature local farmers, local artists, cooking classes, farm tours, nutrition experts, food trucks, local bands and more. For more information, call (501) 516-1602.
July Featured Artists Exhibit
HOT SPRINGS — Hot Springs Village artists Pat Langewis and Jim Reimer are the featured artists for July at the Artists’ Workshop Gallery, 610A Central Ave. downtown. The gallery’s hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays; and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays The gallery is closed on Wednesdays. For more information, contact Caryl Joy Young at carylj@suddenlink.net or (501) 915-8912.
Ageless Bikers Club
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club offers six shorter (6 to 14 miles), flatter bike rides for the “Easy Rider,” along with the club’s eight “Intermediate” rides of up to 22 miles. All rides will be held at 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays on quiet country roads or in Hot Springs Village. For more information, go to www.hsvabc.weebly.com or contact John at gjstett1@gmail.com.
Mystic Creatures: Topiary Art Takes Flight
HOT SPRINGS — The Mystic Creatures: Topiary Art Takes Flight exhibit will be available for viewing through Aug. 31 at Garvan Woodland Gardens. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger will be admitted free. Garden hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through Saturdays. For more information, visit garvangardens.org.
Green Market
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Green Market is held from 8 a.m. to noon Thursdays at Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd. The market will feature vegetables, home-baked goods, meat, eggs, fruits, handcrafted items and more. For more information, visit HotSpringsVillageAR.org.
Free Movies Series
HOT SPRINGS — The Movies at the Market series will show free movies at sunset every Thursday through July 23 in the Farmers Market, 121 Orange St., next to Transportation Plaza. The films include Grease, this Thursday; True Grit (2010, with Jeff Bridges), July 16; and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, July 23. The venue will open at 7:30 p.m. Picnics are welcome, but glass containers and smoking are prohibited. Popcorn, soft drinks, candy and other snacks will be sold. Leashed pets are allowed. For the sunset time each Thursday, visit www.weather.com. For more information, call Steve Arrison at (501) 321-2027.
Basketball Camps
ARKADELPHIA — The Henderson State University men’s basketball program will present basketball camps Monday through Thursday on July 13-16 at the Hot Springs Boys and Girls Club; and July 20-23 at the Duke Wells Center at HSU. These camps, open to boys and girls in kindergarten through the 12th grade, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays. An overnight camp for parents and children will be held from 5 p.m. July 24 through 2 p.m. July 25 at Henderson State University. The cost for each camp is $150 and includes meals, a camp ball and a T-shirt. For more information, contact camp director Dylan Dudley at (217) 454-7904 or dudleyd@hsu.edu.
Folk Art Show and Sale
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkadelphia Arts Center will present the Folk Art Show and Sale through Aug. 29 at 625 Main St. Most of the art will be for sale, and proceeds will benefit the Clark County Arts and Humanities Council. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call (870) 403-8216 or visit ccahc.org.
Bryant Farmers Market
BRYANT — The Bryant Midtown Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the corner of Commonwealth and A streets. For more information, call (501) 860-3606.
Green Market
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Green Market of Hot Springs Village farmers market is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in Grove Park. For more information, visit HotSpringsVillageAR.org.
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.
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
Dimensions Fine Arts Concert Series
BENTON — The Dimensions Fine Arts Concert Series will present Micah Donar, cellist, and Oksana Pavilionis, violinist, in concert at 6 p.m. July 18 at The Enclave Gallery at White Furniture, 112 E. Ashley St.
To submit a school or community event for the Tri-Lakes Calendar of Events, mail information to Calendar of Events, Tri-Lakes Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR 72203; fax (501) 378-3500; or email tlnews@arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesday for Sunday editions.