July 26
Gospel Piano Recital
RUSSELLVILLE — The Rev. Rita Richardson, pastor of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Russellville, will present her annual gospel piano recital at 3 p.m. at the church, 224 S. Independence Ave., at the corner of West Second Street. The theme is “To God Be the Glory.” Richardson will perform unique arrangements of familiar spirituals, hymns, gospel and contemporary Christian music. The recital is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the church. For more information, call (479) 264-6000 or (479)-968-1413, or visit www.centralchristianchurchrsvl.weebly.com or www.rhythmsbyrita88.weebly.com.
July 27
Adult Fall Softball League Divisional Meeting
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will hold a divisional meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Hughes Community Center for teams competing in the fall softball league. A team representative from each team will need to attend the meeting. For more information, call the Hughes Center at (479) 968-1272.
Audubon Society Meeting
CONWAY — The Arkansas River Valley Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 10 of the Donald W. Reynolds building at Hendrix College. The room is in the basement on the left side of the building. Mario Muscadere, an assistant professor at Hendrix, will speak about ant social behavior. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is invited to attend. For directions to the meeting, call Pat Donnell at (501) 977-3899.
July 28
Online Business Listings Workshop
OZARK — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is partnering with Google to help put every business on the map. A free workshop will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. This hands-on workshop will help business owners find out what their business listings look like on Google search and maps, and will include work time to manage the online information. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
Ongoing
Summer Concert Series
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Library presents its fourth annual Summer Concert Series, with music from local musicians. The event is held indoors to beat the heat. All concerts are at 2 p.m. Sundays. Summer snacks will be provided. The schedule includes today, Ukulele Bill; Aug. 2, John Murphy; Aug. 9, Wyatt Jones; and Aug. 16, The Boomers. For more information, call the library at (501) 327-7482, email nancy@fcl.org, or visit Facebook or Twitter.
Cooling Station, Movies and More
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Library is an official cooling station. Anyone who needs a cool place to be during library hours is invited to come in and check out the library’s programs, which include classic, family-friendly films on Tuesdays and Fridays. Children are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult. The movie schedule is as follows: 3 p.m. Tuesday; and 3 p.m. Friday. The library also has games, puzzles and coloring sheets in the reference area for use. All library events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (501) 327-7482, email nancy@fcl.org, or visit Facebook or Twitter.
Adult Summer Reading Program
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Library offers Escape the Ordinary, the library’s first summer reading program for adults ages 16 and older. Participants will sign up and receive a punch card to keep track of books that they check out and read. Those reading e-books are asked to email a list of e-books read to fcl@fcl.org. Card punches are also given for other activities. Three prizes will be awarded during the summer, including an iPad Mini 3. For more information, call the library at (501) 327-7482, or visit the library and talk to a librarian.
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.
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 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
Moonlight and Magnolias Auditions
CONWAY — The Conway Community Arts Association and the Lantern Theatre will hold auditions for their next production, Moonlight and Magnolias, at 7 p.m. Aug. 3 and 4 at the Lantern, 1021 Van Ronkle St. Trent Reese will direct the play. There are parts for three men, ages 20-70, and one woman, ages 18-50. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the play. For more information, contact Reese at TReese0508@gmail.com.
Young Manufacturers Academy
MORRILTON — The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton’s community outreach department will offer a free Young Manufacturers Academy from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3-7 for students entering seventh through ninth grades.Topics will include how manufacturing has changed in the 21st century, high-tech industries and how next-generation manufacturing offers career opportunities. Participants will make and design products, use computer software and technology, such as 3-D printers, and visit local businesses. The academy will conclude with an industry career fair and family event. Register at www.uaccm.edu by Friday. Students need to bring a lunch each day. For more information, contact Kim Darling at (501) 977-2189 or darling@uaccm.edu.
Small Business Forum: Ask the Experts
Russellville — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will present Small Business Forum: Ask the Experts from 9-11 a.m. Aug. 7 at Arkansas Tech University. The free forum is for anyone who wants to start a business, including those new to business and seasoned business owners. Five experts — an attorney, a certified public accountant, a marketing specialist, a business consultant and a lender — will discuss topics concerning small-business ownership, management and best practices. Registration is required by Aug. 5 by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
Starlight Cinema
MORRILTON — The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton will show Avengers: Age of Ultron at sundown Aug. 11 on the lawn outside the Fine Arts Auditorium at UACCM. The special back-to-school bash is part of the Starlight Cinema, a free community movie night. Guests need to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. A concession stand will open at 8:15 p.m. with free popcorn and drinks, while supplies last. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Fine Arts Auditorium. For more information, contact Courtney Stell at stell@uaccm.edu or (501) 977-2142.
Maumelle AARP Chapter Meeting
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle AARP Chapter will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Maumelle Senior Wellness Center. The Nash Law Firm will provide the program and a meal for members and guests. Nonperishable food items for the Hope Alliance Food Pantry will be collected at the meeting or make be taken prior to the meeting to the Senior Center. Donations of school supplies for area schoolchildren will be accepted at the meeting. All who are 50 or older are welcome to attend. Reservations are requested and may be made by calling chapter president Bob Cullers at (501) 851-4822. For more information, call Cullers or Jan Bowen at (501) 803-0089.
Life Choices Gala
CONWAY — Life Choices, a pregnancy resource center in downtown Conway, will host its annual fundraising gala, titled Celebrating 35 Years of Life, on Sept. 12 at the Conway Expo Center. The featured speakers will be Alan and Lisa Robertson of A&E’s Duck Dynasty. The event will be catered by D&L Catering and will feature a live auction, as well as a ministry update. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dress for the event is casual. For more information about attending this free event or sponsoring a table, email lifechoicesgala@gmail.com or call (501) 329-5944.
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