May 14
Maumelle AARP Chapter Meeting
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle AARP Chapter will meet at 6 p.m. 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.
May 16
Backyard Gourmet
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Library and the Urban Farm Project will hold the fourth annual Backyard Gourmet from 5-8 p.m. at the library. The theme is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Garden.” The event will feature a dessert-and-salad potluck and a celebration of the works and times of William Shakespeare. There will be live music, contra dancing, a maypole and family activities. Costumes are welcome. 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.
Alzheimer’s Disease Education Program
CONWAY — The Alzheimer’s Association and the Faulkner County Library will offer Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease at 10 a.m. at the library. This an interactive two-part program that offers attendees a chance to learn about important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access local legal and financial resources. The program will cover information for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For more information, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at info@alz.org or call (800) 272-3900.
Picklefest Pancake Breakfast
ATKINS — The Picklefest Pancake Breakfast will be held from 7-11 a.m. at the Matthew Center on U.S. 64. The cost is $6. The meal includes whole-hog sausage, pancakes, coffee, milk and juice. The event is sponsored by the Church of the Assumption. For more information, call Wes Zulfer at (479) 890-5548.
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. at the University of Central Arkansas. For more information, contact Jane Gunter at (501) 265-0027 or jgunter@alz.org.
May 19
Blood Drive
PERRYVILLE — First Electric Cooperative will host a blood drive Tuesday 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 (800) RED CROSS.
Ongoing
Knights of Columbus Meat Sale
HEBER SPRINGS — Knights of Columbus Council 12778 is taking orders for pork butts at $39 each, to be picked up at St. Albert Catholic Church on June 12 and 13. Proceeds from the sale will benefit local charities. For more information, call Larry Levine at (501) 362-5613.
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
M.J. Hickey Pool Opening
RUSSELLVILLE — The M.J. Hickey Pool will be open on the weekends, starting May 23, and on Memorial Day, May 25. The pool will begin opening daily on June 4 when the school year is completed. Daily admission is $4 for adults 18 and older; $3 for children 7 to 17; and $2 for children 6 and younger. Individual season passes are available for $75 at the Hughes Center, 1000 E. Parkway. Pool hours are 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day.
QuickBooks for Beginners
RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will present QuickBooks for Beginners from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.May 28 at Arkansas Tech University. This hands-on workshop introduces QuickBooks to small-business owners and their employees with little or no experience using this accounting software. Topics include setting up a new company, reconciling accounts, and working with lists, customers, vendors, assets and liabilities. Computers will be provided for use during the seminar. The cost is $65. Registration is required by May 27 by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
Culinary Camp for Girls
RUSSELLVILLE — Girls in grades nine through 12 will have an opportunity to learn more about the culinary profession this summer when the Arkansas Tech University Department of Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration hosts a summer culinary institute from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 8-12. Chartwells is sponsoring the institute, which will take place in the Chambers Cafeteria. Students, who will study under volunteer female chefs from around the state, will have an opportunity to prepare several dishes. There is no cost to participate. At the camp’s conclusion, students will showcase their skills at a celebration event for friends and family. The deadline to register is May 22. For more information, email swest7@atu.edu or call (479) 356-6205.
Children’s Fishing Derby at Pleasant View Park
RUSSELLVILLE— The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will present its annual Children’s Fishing Derby on June 13 at Pleasant View Park. The derby will begin at 8 a.m., followed by the weigh-in at 10 a.m. This free event is for children ages 4 to 12. Prizes will be given in three age divisions for the heaviest catfish and the heaviest stringer of catfish. A special prize will be awarded for the biggest fish caught during the derby. Participants may preregister at the Hughes Center. For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at (479) 968-1272.
Summer Spirit Camp
RUSSELLVILLE — Children ages 5-12 with an interest in cheerleading and dance are invited to participate in a summer spirit camp hosted by Arkansas Tech University from 8:30 a.m. to noon June 15-19. Drop-offs may begin at 7:30 a.m., and pickups will last until 1 p.m. each day at the Hull Physical Education Building, 1306 N. El Paso Ave. on the Tech campus. Participants will learn cheer and dance from members of the Arkansas Tech Cheerleaders and the Arkansas Tech Golden Girls dance team. The camp will conclude with a performance for friends and family. The cost is $75. Register by June 9 to receive a camp T-shirt. For more details or to register, visit www.atu.edu/spirit. For more information, email spiritsquads@atu.edu.
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.
Fireworks Extravaganza
HEBER SPRINGS — The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will present the 2015 Fireworks Extravaganza, one of the largest fireworks displays in Arkansas, on July 4 over Greers Ferry Lake. View the show from the shores of Sandy Beach or by boat. The family event will feature food and music, including Imagine That Band at 7 p.m., and choreographed music on KFFB 106.1 FM. during the fireworks show, which will start at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.heber-springs.com or follow the chamber on Facebook.
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