May 3
To Kill a Mockingbird
BENTON — The Royal Players will present To Kill a Mockingbird at 2 p.m. at The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. For more information, call (501) 315-5483 or visit theroyalplayers.com.
Malvern High School Baccalaureate Program
MALVERN — The 24th annual Malvern High School Baccalaureate Program will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1220 Carmichael St. The service will feature the Malvern High School JROTC Color Guard, the Malvern High School Choir, the Malvern High School Brass Ensemble and area elected officials. For more information, call (870) 541-5892.
May 3-10
Arts and the Park
HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance will present
the Arts and the Park celebration today through May 10 throughout the Hot Springs area. The event will feature live entertainment, artist demonstrations, gallery exhibits, artisan markets, farmers markets, vendors and more. For more information and a complete listing of activities, visit HotSpringsArts.org.
May 4
Monday With the Master Gardeners
BENTON — All are invited to join Master Gardener Sherry Faulkner as she discusses Plants of the Bible at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
May 4 and 5
Oklahoma! Auditions
BENTON — The Royal Players will hold auditions for Oklahoma! at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Royal Theater, 111 S. Market St. Auditioners should prepare a song in the style of the show and bring music for the accompanist. There will also be some simple choreography and cold readings from the script. For more information, call (501) 315-5483.
May 5
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
HOT SPRINGS — The Garland County Library will host a Cinco de Mayo celebration from 2-4 p.m. at 1427 Malvern Ave. The event will feature a live performance by local musician and 2014 American Idol contestant Jacob Flores. For more information, call (501) 623-4161 or visit gclibrary.com.
Small Business Startup Summit
MALVERN — The Henderson State University Small Business and Technology Development Center will present a Small-Business Startup Summit from 5-8:30 p.m. at College of the Ouachitas, 1 College Circle. The cost of the class is $65. For more information, call (870) 230-5184.
May 5 and 6
Yoga at the Library
BRYANT/BENTON — All skill levels are invited to join an instructor for a yoga class at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant and at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
May 6
Women’s Welcome Club Luncheon and Meeting
HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Women’s Welcome Club will hold its monthly business luncheon and meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the Hot Springs Country Club. For more information, call (361) 774-3591.
Senior Sports Symposium
HOT SPRINGS — The Senior Arkansas Sports Organization and National Park Medical Center will present the second annual Senior Sports Symposium from 10 a.m. to noon at First Church of the Nazarene, 3804 Central Ave. The event will feature free health screenings, information on the Senior Olympics games, a joint-pain seminar, a complimentary lunch for registered attendees, giveaways and more. For more information or to register for the event, call (501) 321-1441.
May 7
Village Genealogical Society Meeting
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. in Room 6 of the Coronado Community Center. The program, Digging Up Ancestors in Online and Virtual Cemeteries, will be presented by Barbara Pinkney. For more information, call (501) 545-6790.
Theater Thursday
BRYANT — All ages are invited to Theater Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library meeting room. The event will feature a movie suitable for children ages 12 and younger and a light snack. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Watercolor at the Library
BRYANT — Watercolorists of all skill levels are invited to a watercolor painting class, featuring Cow in Water, at 6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
May 8
Spring Commencement Ceremonies
ARKADELPHIA — Spring commencement ceremonies will be held for the Henderson State University School of Business and Teachers College at 3 p.m. in the Wells Center gymnasium, followed at 6 p.m. by the Ellis College of Arts and Sciences ceremony. For more information, call (870) 230-5178.
Craft Workshop
BENTON — The Cooperative Extension Homemakers will present a craft workshop at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. All supplies will be provided. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
May 9
Artisan Market
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — All are invited to a local artists and crafters Artisan market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grove Park, 1105 DeSoto Blvd. For more information, visit HotSpringsVillageAR.org.
Commencement Exercises
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 128th spring commencement exercises at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the university’s historic Cone-Bottoms Hall. For more information, call (870) 245-5208.
Daylily Society Meeting
HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Daylily Society will meet at 10 a.m. in the Shelton Room of the United Methodist Church Christian Life Center. The program, Herbicides and Weed Control, will be presented by Yvonne Becker. For more information, call (501) 318-0288.
Healthy Hens with Dr. Brandon Doss
BENTON — Dr. Brandon Doss, assistant state veterinarian, Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, will be the speaker for the next installment of the chicken series at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Family Game Day
BENTON — All ages are invited to play Apples to Apples, Munchkin, Ticket to Ride and other games from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the story-time room at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Ongoing
Green Market
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Green Market of Hot Springs Village farmers market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in Grove Park. For more information, visit HotSpringsVillageAR.org.
Ongoing
The Lost Highway Art Exhibit
HOT SPRINGS — National Park Community College will present David Malcolm Rose’s art exhibit The Lost Highway through June 30 at 101 College Drive. Rose’s art depicts photorealistic scale models of roadside vernacular architecture. For more information or library hours, call (501) 760-4222.
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.
Ageless Bikers Club
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club holds bicycle rides at 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. There are eight different 20-mile rides and six shorter 6- to 14-mile rides on relatively flat, quiet country roads. For more information or to sign up for a ride, visit hsvabc.weebly.com.
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
Science and Arts Cafe Lecture
HOT SPRINGS — Ron Luckow, a humanities instructor, will present Comic Books in America at 7 p.m. May 14 at the Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery, 329 Central Ave. The lecture will be the final installment in the Arkansas School of Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts’ Spring Cafe Lecture Series. The free program is open to the public. For more information, visit asmsa.org.
Scholarship Fund Luncheon
BENTON — The 14th annual Luncheon on the Courthouse Lawn to support the Saline County Single Parent Scholarship Fund will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14 at the Saline County Courthouse, 200 N. Main St. Elected officials will be on hand to greet the public. Lunch will include hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, chips, dessert and a drink. The event will also offer door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Saline County judge’s office by calling (501) 303-5640 or from Garry Elrod at (501) 778-1133. All proceeds will benefit the Saline County Single Parent Scholarship Fund.
Downtown Crawfest Crawfish Boil and Crawl
ARKADELPHIA — The fourth annual Downtown Crawfest Crawfish Boil will be held May 15 and 16. Crawfish and fixings will be served beginning at 5 p.m. May 15 in the parking lot at 617 Clinton St. downtown, and a crawfish-eating contest will be held at 6:15. The Redd Tape Band and 80HD The Band will play throughout the evening. There will be also be a kids’ zone. On May 16, the Crawfish Crawl 5K and 10K will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Clinton Street, along with the Southern Bancorp Andy Allison Kids Run at 10:30 on Clay Street. Downtown merchants will have sidewalk sales from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids’ activities will include the Cajun Classic Dog Show and the Critter Crawl Pet Parade. Tickets for admission are $20 in advance at the Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce office. For more information, contact the chamber at (870) 246-5542 or ashlee@arkadelphiaalliance.com.
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