July 28
Jackie B and Me Concert
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Jackie B and Me will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Coronado Community Center. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit hsvpoa.org.
Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Workshop
BENTON — Join an interactive workshop titled Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 29
Tabletop Game Night
BENTON — All ages are invited to play board games from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at Southwest Probation Services, 432 Crittenden St.
July 30
Money Management for Your Small Business Seminar
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Henderson State University will present the Money Management for Your Small Business seminar at 3 p.m. in HSU’s Mooney Hall. Participants will learn the concepts of short- and long-term cash budgeting. For more information or to reserve seating, call (870) 230-5184.
Knitting 101: Fingerless Gloves
BRYANT — All skill levels are invited to learn how to knit a pair of fingerless gloves at 6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring No. 4 yarn and No. 8 needles. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 31 and Aug. 1
Stuff the Bus Campaign
HOT SPRINGS — The United Way of Garland County is coordinating the Stuff the Bus campaign, to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on Arkansas’ tax-free weekend. Patrons are asked to donate notebook paper, pencils and other school supplies for needy students. School buses will collect the supplies at three Walmart Supercenters: 4019 Central Ave. in Hot Springs, 1601 Albert Pike Road in Hot Springs and 3604 Arkansas 7 N. in Hot Springs Village. Checks made out to the United Way of Garland County may be mailed to 233 Hobson Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71913. To volunteer to help with the campaign, visit www.unitedwaygarland.org/stbvolunteers. For more information, call (501) 623-2505.
July 31–Aug. 2 and Aug. 7-9
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
HOT SPRINGS — The Pocket Community Theatre will present All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and again Aug. 7 and 8; and at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 2 and 9. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information, visit pockettheatre.com.
Aug. 1
Bret Michaels Concert
HOT SPRINGS — Bret Michaels will present a concert at 8 p.m. at Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Water and Theme Park. For more information, visit www.magicsprings.com.
First Step Golf Tournament
BISMARCK — The Raymond Lee Petty Memorial 31st annual Golf Tournament will begin at 8 a.m. at the DeGray Lake Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit The First Step Petty Center. For more information, call (501) 332-2031.
Used Book Sale
BENTON — Everyone is invited to a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Thousands of books will be available at $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Ongoing
Saline County Judge Mobile Office
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Saline County Judge Jeff Arey, along with several members of his senior staff, will be available for questions and personal meetings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in various locations in the county. The judge’s scheduled mobile office visits include this Tuesday, Sardis United Methodist Church, 10715 W. Sardis Road, Bauxite; Aug. 11, Avilla Community Center, 13383 Congo Ferndale Road, Alexander; Aug. 25, Salem United Methodist Church, 1647 Salem Road, Benton; Sept. 8, Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church, 17511 Church Road, Lonsdale; Sept. 22, East End Baptist Church, 4701 East End Road, Hensley; Oct. 6, Bryant First United Methodist Church, 518 N. Reynolds Road, Bryant; and Oct. 13, Vote Here Building, 200 S. Main St., Benton.
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. 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 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. daily. For more information, visit garvangardens.org.
Green Market
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Green Market of the Hot Springs Village farmers market is held from 8 a.m. to noon Thursdays in Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd. The market features vegetables, home-baked goods, meat, eggs, fruits, handcrafted items and more. For more information, visit HotSpringsVillageAR.org.
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.
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
SPEAKeasily
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Players, Hot Springs Village Recreation and Boomers Rock will present SPEAKeasily, an original Dinner Theater Production, at 5 p.m. Aug. 13-15 at the Coronado Community Center. Tickets are $40 per person. Seating is limited. For more information or to reserve seating, visit hsvticketsales.com.
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.