May 7-11
Maumelle Artist Exhibit
NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Maumelle artist Dennis McCann has a new show on exhibit through Monday at the Argenta Branch Library, 420 Main St. Titled Dennis McCann, a History, the show is a retrospective since 1985 and features 17 pieces, including this pastel piece, At the Depot. McCann’s work has been included in many regional and national exhibitions, as well as private and corporate collections.
May 8
Small-Business Forum: Ask the Experts
CLARKSVILLE — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will present Small-Business Forum: Ask the Experts from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at University of the Ozarks. 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. The event will include a light breakfast and an opportunity to ask the experts questions. There is no fee to attend. Registration is due today by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
May 9
Benefit Banquet
CONWAY — The Conway-based Toad Suck Friends of NRA (National Rifle Association) will hold their ninth annual benefit banquet at 5:30 p.m. at the Howard Johnson Ballroom, 1090 Skyline Drive. The family-friendly event will include a catered meal, live and silent auctions, raffles and games. Proceeds will benefit the NRA Foundation, which provides funding to Arkansas youth and women’s shooting sports programs, range development and law enforcement. For tickets or more information, call Chuck at (501) 581-8762 or Mark at (501) 581-5013, or visit www.friendsofnra.org.
Second Saturday Bingo
HEBER SPRINGS — Second Saturday Bingo will be held at St. Albert Catholic Church, 21 Park Road. Play will begin with Quickfire games at 5:30 p.m. and continue until someone wins $500. There will be a concession stand, as well as homemade desserts.
Faulkner County Master Gardeners Plant Sale
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Master Gardeners will hold a plant sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Conway Expo Center, 2502 E. Oak St. Guest speakers will include Janet Carson, horticulture specialist with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, at 9:30 a.m., and Bob Byers, associate director of Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, at 11. There is no admission charge.
May 12
Retired Teachers Association Meeting
HEBER SPRINGS — The Cleburne County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon at the Rustic Inn. All retired school personnel are invited to attend to learn how being an association member makes a difference in keeping the retirement system strong. The Area II meeting in Harrison on May 14 will be discussed. For more information, call Lavern Penn at (501) 206-0357.
Ongoing
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 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
Maumelle AARP Chapter Meeting
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle AARP Chapter will meet at 6 p.m. May 14 at the Maumelle Senior Wellness Center. The speaker will be Neal Moore, columnist for an area newspaper. Moore writes the column “Moore on Maumelle.” After a social time, a business meeting will be held. All who are 50 and over are welcome to attend. For more information on the meeting or on how to join the chapter, call Bob Cullers at (501) 851-4822 or Jan Bowen at (501) 803-0089.
Flag Football Game Fundraiser
CONWAY — The Blondes vs. Brunettes flag football game, a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, will be held at 1 p.m. May 16 at the University of Central Arkansas. For more information, contact Jane Gunter at (501) 265-0027 or jgunter@alz.org.
Blood Drive
PERRYVILLE — First Electric Cooperative will host a blood drive May 19 at First Electric’s Perryville office, 801 S. Fourche. The American Red Cross will collect donations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org, and enter sponsor code “FirstElectric.” For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Concealed Carry Course
MAUMELLE — Safe Shooting Sports of Arkansas, LLC will conduct an Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry License course June 27 at the Hampton Inn. Every Concealed Carry Course also includes a free National Rifle Association Basic Pistol Shooting Course and lunch. Group and couples discounts are available. To register, visit www.safeshootarkansas.com or contact Arkansas State Police instructor Jeff Allison, ASP No. 14-996, at (501) 813-2908.
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