May 17
Book Fair
HOT SPRINGS — The Garland County Library will hold a local-author book fair from 1-4 p.m. at the library, 1427 Malvern Ave. For more information, call (501) 623-4161.
May 18
Pinterest Party
BENTON — Youth ages 10 to 18 are invited to make painted tote bags, as seen on Pinterest, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
May 18 and 21
Crochet at the Library
BENTON/BRYANT — Crocheters of all skill levels are invited to learn a new crochet technique at 6 p.m. Monday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton and at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant. Squares crafted at each month’s class for the year can be put together to create an afghan. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
May 19
Ouachita Speaker Series
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Anne Greenwood will present the third session of the Ouachita Speaker Series at 7 p.m. in the Ouachita Activities Building of the Ponce de Leon Center. Admission is $12 per person. For more information, email OuachitaSpeakerSeries@gmail.com.
Free License Plates
HOT SPRINGS — Visit Hot Springs will offer free vanity plates bearing the Hot Springs logo from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Hot Springs Convention Center. The plates are free, and installation on your vehicle is included. For more information, call (501) 321-2027.
QuickBooks for Beginners Seminar
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Henderson State University will present a QuickBooks for Beginners Seminar from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Henderson’s Hot Springs campus. The cost is $65 per person. For more information or to register, call (870) 230-5184.
Haskell Historical Society Meeting
HASKELL — The Haskell Historical Society will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the church/court building next to City Hall. The program will be a showing of the film A Share Cropper’s Daughter: The Charlene Turner Story. For more information, call (501) 303-0384.
Saline Crossing Meeting
BENTON — The Saline Crossing Regional Park and Recreation Area Inc. will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Gene Moss building at Tyndall Park. For more information, call (501) 778-8661.
Yoga at the Library
BRYANT — All ages are invited to the last session in the three-part yoga series at 5:15 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
May 20
Yoga at the Library
BENTON — Yoga practitioners of all skill levels are invited to join professional instructors from Yoga for the Road for a yoga class at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
May 21
Art Exhibit Reception
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkadelphia Arts Center will present a reception for the Goza Spring Art Show 2015 at 4:30 p.m. at 625 Main St. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-7982.
Small Business Forum
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Henderson State University will present a free forum for minorities and service-disabled veterans from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the
Dawson Education Cooperative Building, No. 9, 711 Clinton St. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to reserve seating, call (870) 230-5184.
Using Social Media Class
BENTON — People with all levels of social-media experience are invited to a session titled Using Social Media: Facebook, Twitter and More at 5:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Veterans Benefit Seminar
BENTON — A Veterans Benefit Seminar will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Saline County Fairgrounds, 406 Fairfield Road. The event is for all veterans and their families and friends. Katie Davis, Saline County veterans services officer, will present the seminar. Topics will include how to file for Veterans Affairs benefits, eligibility requirements, service-connected disabilities, pension benefits, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefits, health care benefits, aid and attendance/caretaker programs, burial benefits, educational benefits, home loans and support for veterans who are homeless. Food will be provided at the event. For more information, call (501) 303-5646 or email Davis at Katie.Davis@salinecounty.org.
May 23
Family Game Day
BENTON — All ages are invited to play a variety of games from noon to 3 p.m. in the Story Time Room of the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Animeniacs
BENTON — Youths ages 12 to 18 are invited to join Anime-related activities at noon at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event will feature book talks, quizzes, snacks, crafts and more. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Benefit Golf Tournament
ARKADELPHIA — The Christopher Castleberry Memorial Foundation Business Scholarship golf tournament will begin at 9 a.m. at the DeGray Lake Golf Course. For more information, email nlbrumley@wyattfieldservice.com.
Ongoing
Art Exhibit
ARKADELPHIA — The Goza Spring Art Show 2015 is the current exhibit at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main St. The exhibit includes work done by Goza Junior High School’s sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade art students throughout the school year. Arts Center hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information visit ccahc.org or call (870) 245-7982.
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.
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.
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.