July 16
July Paint Night
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will host July Paint Night from 6-8 in the Citizens Bank Annex Building. Carla Ladd will be the instructor. The workshop fee is $35, with all materials provided. For more information, call (870) 793-3382 or email baac@suddenlinkmail.com.
Adult Movie Night
JACKSONVILLE — The Nixon Library will host an adult movie night at 5. The featured film will be Tim Burton’s Batman, which was released in 1989 and is rated PG-13. For more information, call the library at (501) 457-5038.
July 17
Art Exhibition and Reception
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will present the exhibit White Noise & Black Lines, featuring works by Holly Laws and David Bailin, through Aug. 1. The exhibition will include multisensory sculptural installations by Laws and large-scale mixed-media drawings by Bailin. A reception for the artists will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the BAAC Gallery on Main. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit batesvilleareaartscouncil.org or call (870) 793-3382.
July 16, 18, 24-26
Freud’s Last Session
SEARCY — Mark St. Germain’s 2009 play Freud’s Last Session will be performed at Center on the Square as a dessert-theater production. The shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and July 24 and 25, with a 1:30 p.m. final performance July 26. Tickets are $18 for the dessert theater and $16 for show-only tickets.
July 18
Grief and Loss Support Group
JACKSONVILLE — The Caring Hearts Grief and Loss Support Group will meet from 10-11 a.m. at the Christian Church of Jacksonville. Individual sessions may be scheduled for those who choose not to participate in group meetings. For more information, call Steve Summers at (870) 710-1508.
Knitting Class
JACKSONVILLE — A knitting class for ages 13 and older will take place in the Nixon Library at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. Attendees need to bring a size 9 needle, and yarn will be provided. For more information, call the library at (501) 457-5038.
July 20
3-D Printer Demonstration
JACKSONVILLE — The Nixon Library will hold a demonstration of its 3-D printer at 3 p.m. in the library. The demonstration is open to all ages. For more information, call the library at (501) 457-5038.
Job Fair
BATESVILLE — The Governor’s Dislocated Worker Task Force and the Department of Workforce Services in Batesville will hold a job fair for ConAgra employees from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Independence Hall at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. For more information, contact Ben Baxter at (870) 793-4156 or ben.baxter@arkansas.gov.
July 21
Financial Literacy Workshop
BATESVILLE — Andrew Walmsley of LPL Financial Corp. will host a
financial literacy workshop at 5:30 p.m. at Natalie’s Cafe, 3050 Harrison St., Suite S. The workshop is titled Building and Preserving Wealth, and Walmsley will teach investors how to manage money. The workshop is free, but attendees are required to RSVP by Tuesday by emailing andrew.walmsley@lpl.com or calling (870) 793-9110.
Ongoing
Advance Fair Tickets
SALEM — Advance tickets for the Fulton County Fair will be on sale until July 27. The $15 armband tickets are for all rides any night of the fair, which is open from 6-10 p.m. July 27 through Aug. 1. Regular fair admission and games are not covered by the armbands. Armbands may be purchased at Shaver Plumbing and Hardware, FNBC Community Bank, the Bank of Salem, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Hill’s Auto Sales, and the Fulton County Fair Office at the fairgrounds. For more information, call (870) 895-2491.
Ash Flat Library Book Club
ASH FLAT — Death in Holy Orders: An Adam Dalgliesh Mystery, by P. D. James, is the July Book of the Month for the Ash Flat Library Book Club. The book may be picked up at the library during regular library hours, and an informal discussion will be held at 2 p.m. July 29. There are no dues for the book club.
Second Time Around Bookstore: New Location
SEARCY — The Literacy Council of White County is now operating the Second Time Around Bookstore at its new location, 811 S. Main St., Suite D. 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 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. To train as a tutor, to become a bookstore volunteer or for more information, call (501) 278-5500.
Horseshoe Bend Farmers Market
HORSESHOE BEND — The Horseshoe Bend Farmers Market takes place from 8-11 a.m. every Wednesday in the Faith Presbyterian Church parking lot. Fresh vegetables and fruit, baked goods, locally made birdhouses and feeders, fresh eggs and dairy products are for sale every week. Marketgoers may pre-order fresh Gulf shrimp and oysters, as well.
Yoga in the Gallery
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council offers Yoga in the Gallery classes at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St. The hour-long sessions are taught by RYT200-certified yoga instructor Marnie Davis. Beginners are welcome, and no preregistration is required. The cost is $10 per session or 10 sessions for $70. For more information, call (870) 793-3382.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Informal Book Club
JACKSONVILLE — An informal book club will meet at 1 p.m. July 23 in the Nixon Library to discuss books that attendees have read recently. There is no assigned reading material for the club. For more information, call the library at (501) 457-5038.
World Championship Cardboard Boat Races
HEBER SPRINGS— The World Championship Cardboard Boat Races will start at 10 a.m. July 25 at Sandy Beach. The theme is Jimmy Buffet style, so attendees are encouraged to dress like the iconic singer. There will be a volleyball tournament at 10 a.m., with registration at 8 a.m.; a treasure dig at 10 a.m.; and a watermelon-eating contest at 11 a.m.
Cabot AARP Meeting
JACKSONVILLE — The Cabot AARP will meet at 6 p.m. July 27 at the Cabot Senior Center, 600 N. Grant St. DannaKay Duggar, director of the Jacksonville Museum of Military History, will be the featured speaker. A potluck dinner and short business meeting will round out the evening. The AARP chapter meets the fourth Monday of each month. For more information, call (501) 492-1456.
Kids Summer Art Workshops
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council Gallery on Main will host art workshops for kids July 27-31. Classes for kindergartners through second-graders will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. each day, and classes for third- through sixth-graders will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. The classes cost $50 per student. An exhibition of works produced in the classes will be held from Aug. 4 through Sept. 12 at the BAAC Gallery on Main. For more information, call Carly Dahl at (870) 793-3382 or email baac@suddenlinkmail.com.
The CALL Informational Meeting
CABOT — First Baptist Church in Cabot will host an informational meeting for The CALL, an Arkansas-based organization that connects volunteers with foster children, at 6:30 p.m. July 28. For more information, call (501) 743-2074.
Veterans Day Program
SALEM — The Fulton County Fair Association, FNBC Community Bank, and the Salem and Mammoth Spring Veterans of Foreign Wars posts will honor all veterans as part of the Fulton County Fair, starting at 10 a.m. July 29. FNBC will provide lunch for veterans and their spouses. All veterans will be recognized during a posting of the colors, followed by a special recognition of Korean War veterans, who are urged to call the Fulton County Fair Office at (870) 895-5565 to ensure inclusion in the recognition. The program will conclude with games and door prizes. For more information, call the fair office or visit fultoncountyfair.com.
Davidsonville History Canoe Float
POCAHONTAS — Davidsonville Historic State Park staff will lead a history-themed float trip on the Black River from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 1 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Davidsonville’s founding. The canoe trip will start at the Davidsonville Historic State Park and end at Powhatan Historic State Park. The day will conclude with a guided tour of Powhatan. Lunch and canoes will be provided, and the fee is $20 per person. Participants must be 13 or older, and space is limited. To register, call (870) 892-4708 by July 30.
Canning Workshop
POWHATAN — A canning workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 at Powhatan Historic State Park. Participants will learn the art of home-canning food. Registration is $15. To register, call (870) 878-6765 or email powhatan@arkansas.com.
Clothing Drive
CABOT—The Cabot Lions Club will hold a clothing drive to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Open Arms Shelter. Clothing, coats and shoes in infant through adult sizes, as well as belts of all sizes, may be donated from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 1 at the Cabot Farmers Market. Backpacks and suitcases will also be accepted. For more information, call (501) 920-2122.
Back to School Bash
JACKSONVILLE — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4548 and its Ladies Auxiliary will host a free Back to School Bash for families of active-duty and retired military members in the community from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 8 at Post 4548. There will be games, food and door prizes. For more information, contact Thelma Beaulieu at (501) 416-4774 or arttlb@me.com, or Mary Jacobs at (870) 718-4308 or craftyforyou@suddenlink.net.
Charity Golf Tournament
CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club will host its annual Charity Golf Tournament at 1 p.m. Sept. 14. The four-person scramble will be held at Cabot’s Rolling Hills Country Club. For entry forms, email cabotlions@yahoo.com or call (501) 920-2122. The entry fee is $100 per person or $400 per team, which includes the green fee, a golf cart, two mulligans and door-prize opportunities, as well as a steak and baked-potato dinner following tournament play. The entry deadline is Sept. 7. Proceeds from the event will provide vision screenings, eye exams and eyeglasses for local school children and in-need adults. For more information, call the Cabot Lions Club at (501) 920-2122.
Outdoor Survival Classes
BATESVILLE — Dan Nash, a professional mountain guide, will teach two survival-training classes Sept. 26 in Room 902 of the Nursing Allied Health Building at the University for Arkansas Community College at Batesville, along with field exercises outdoors. Basic Outdoor Survival will meet from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and participants need to bring a water bottle, two bandanas and a steel or magnesium fire striker. Intermediate Survival will meet from 1-5 p.m., and adults are asked to bring a knife and up to 3 feet of string. Each class costs $32 per adult. Up to two minors per accompanying parent or guardian may attend either class for $5 each. For more information or to register, visit hikingtheozarks.com or call (870) 612-2082.
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