March 31
Hypnotist Performance
MORRILTON — Hypnotist Steven Stone will perform at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton. The event is not ticketed. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. This free performance, which offers comedy for the audience, is suitable for all ages. For more information, call (501) 977-2142, email stell@uaccm.edu, or visit www.uaccm.edu.
April 1
First Wednesday Ladies’ Lunch Break
CONWAY — The First Wednesday Ladies’ Lunch Break will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Second Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at Dave Ward Drive and Farris Road. Enter the church off Farris Road. Women of all ages are invited to attend. Lunch, for $5, includes a drink and dessert. Child care is available at no charge with advance registration by calling (501) 327-4066 or (501) 730-4106 by Monday.
April 2
Author Reading, Book Signing
CONWAY — University of Central Arkansas writing professor Mark Spitzer will debut his new book, Return of the Gar, with a reading and book signing at 7 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 W. Tyler St. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and the free event is open to the public and suitable for all ages. The book focuses on the 2012 Mayflower oil spill, which Spitzer uses as a metaphor for challenges that both humans and gar fish face during a time of environmental crisis. For more information on the reading, contact Nancy Allen at (501) 327-7482 or nancy@fcl.org.
April 4-5
God of Carnage Benefit Performances
CONWAY — The Conway Community Arts Association and the Lantern Theatre will present two benefit performances of God of Carnage at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Lantern Theatre, 1021 Van Ronkle St. Tickets are $10 each, at the door. Reservations are not required. The play is recommended for mature audiences only. Proceeds will fund presenting the play at the Regional VI American Association of Community Theatre’s (AACTFest) competition April 8 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. To make donations to Conway Community Arts, send a check to Lantern Theatre, Conway Community Arts, P.O. Box 603, Conway, AR 72033; or log onto the “Fund Me” account at www.gofundme.com/nyqsrc.
Ongoing
Maumelle Newcomers Club Scholarship
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle Newcomers Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to all eligible residents of Maumelle, as well as immediate family members of Newcomers Club members. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average and cannot be the recipient of a full scholarship. The scholarship is available to those attending a four-year or two-year accredited educational institution or accredited technical college. Graduate and part-time students are also eligible. Applications must be postmarked by April 21 and can be obtained at the Maumelle Public Library or by calling scholarship chairwoman Alice Cleves at (501) 442-3846.
Love Cap Group
HEBER SPRINGS — The Love Cap group meets to sew caps on the fourth Wednesday of each month at First Baptist Church. For more information, call Polly at (501) 206-0808.
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 will 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
Fashion Gala
FAIRFIELD BAY— The 22nd annual Fashion Gala, presented by the Xi Gamma Kappa Chapter, will be held at 1 p.m. April 10 at St. Francis Parish Hall, 250 Woodlawn Drive. Prizes will be on display, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the show. The style show will feature models wearing spring and summer fashions offered by local businesses. Pat Cash will be the narrator. Tickets can be purchased for $6 from any chapter member or by calling Shirley at (501) 884-5157, Rose at (501) 884-3109 or Sheila at (501) 745-8886.
Sacred Heart Student Visit Day
MORRILTON — Sacred Heart Catholic School will have a Student Visit Day on April 16 for students entering kindergarten through the 12th grade who have enrolled or are considering enrolling as new students for fall 2015. Kindergartners will meet from 8:15-9:15 or 9:30-10:30; all others can attend a full school day, beginning at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided. A parent reception will be held from 8-9:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Check-in will be at 8 a.m. in the cafeteria. Tours, classroom visits and meetings with the principal can be arranged. Tuition, registration and tuition-assistance information will be provided. Registration forms, due April 13, are available in the school office and at www.sacredheartmorrilton.org. Families who cannot attend April 16 may call (501) 354-4358 to schedule an appointment.
Tee It Up for Literacy Golf Tournament
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Library Friends Inc. will sponsor the seventh annual Tee It Up for Literacy Golf Tournament on April 18 at the Indian Hills Golf Course. Keith Monahan, meteorologist at KARK-TV Channel 4 in Little Rock, will be a special guest. Proceeds will benefit the Fairfield Bay Library. Sign-in will begin at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start to follow at 1 p.m. The cost of the four-person scramble is $55 per person. The entry deadline is April 16. For more information or to register, call the Indian Hills Pro Shop at (501) 884-6018.
Saturday’s Fair Fundraiser
RUSSELLVILLE — Saturday’s Fair, a new family-oriented fundraiser for the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 at the Hughes Community Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive. The event will feature food trucks, games, auctions, music by Some Guy Named Robb, and Johnny Story as master of ceremonies. Admission is $5. Children 10 and younger will be admitted free. Attendees can pay at the door or buy tickets at the Arkansas Hospice Russellville office, 2405 E. Parkway Drive, Suite 3. Donations to Arkansas Hospice may be made by calling toll-free at (877) 713-2348 or visiting www.arkansashospice.org. For more information, call (479) 498-2050.
Administrative Assistants Day Fundraiser Luncheon
MORRILTON — The seventh annual Administrative Assistants Day Fundraiser Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Building at the Conway County Fairgrounds. Special entertainment will be provided by Craig O’Neill and a mystery guest. There will be door prizes, and vendors will offer items for shopping. Sponsorship tables are available, beginning at $150. Individual tickets are $25. Proceeds will support the work of The Safe Place Inc., which serves victims of domestic violence. For more information, call (501) 354-1884 or email thesafeplace@suddenlinkmail.com.
To submit an item for the Calendar of Events, mail information to Calendar of Events, River Valley & Ozark Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR 72203; fax to (501) 378-3500; or email to rvonews@arkansasonline.com. Deadlines for calendar-item submissions are noon Friday for Thursday editions and noon Tuesday for Sunday editions.