Oct. 11
A Christmas Story Auditions
SEARCY — Auditions for roles in A Christmas Story will be held at 6 p.m. at the Center on the Square theater. All materials will be provided. There are roles for two adult males, two adult females, five young boys and two young girls, plus numerous extra children. Performance dates are Dec. 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20. The play will be directed by Sophia Fuller and Caroline Walker.
Tri the Lake Triathlon
HEBER SPRINGS — The Tri the Lake Triathlon will be held from 6-11:45 a.m. at Sandy Beach. The triathlon consists of a 500-yard swim, a 13-mile bicycle ride and a 3.4-mile run.
Oct. 12
Knights of Columbus Council Open House
HORSESHOE BEND — Knights of Columbus Council 10493 will hold an open house for the public at 5:30 p.m. on the lower level of St. Mary of the Mount Church on the corner of First and Church streets. Snacks will be served.
Oct. 13
Retired Teachers Meeting
HEBER SPRINGS — The Cleburne County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon at the Rustic Inn. Donna Morey, executive director of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, will be the speaker. All retired school personnel are invited to attend. For more information, call Lavern Penn at (501) 206-0357.
Oct. 14
Craft Fair
CABOT — Our Savior Lutheran Church’s fourth annual Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 301 S. Pine St. For more information, visit our saviorcabot.com.
Oct. 15
October Paint Night
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will hold October Paint Night from 6-8 p.m. at the Citizens Bank Annex Building. Tickets are $35 each. To register online, visit batesvillearea
artscouncil.org. For more information, call (870) 793-3382.
Chili Cook-off and Bake-off
HEBER SPRINGS — A chili cook-off and a bake-off will be held from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Heber Springs Community Center. The chili cook-off entry fee is $30, and bake-off registration is $5.
Oct. 17
Pancake Breakfast
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Citizens Police Academy Alumni and Thrivent Action Team will have a pancake breakfast, a silent auction and a charitable-donation drawing for the Jacksonville Police Department Student Resource Officer Program from 8-10 a.m. in the FEMA Room of the Jacksonville Police Department. James Staats, the Golden Corral staff and Starbucks will furnish the breakfast and coffee.
John 3:16 Variety Night
BATESVILLE — The 10th annual John 3:16 Variety Night will begin at 3 p.m. in the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville’s Independence Hall, 2005 White Drive. The fundraiser will benefit the ministries of John 3:16. Tickets are $10 and include a catfish dinner. For more information, contact John 3:16 Ministries at (870) 799-2525 or visit john316ministry.com.
White River Medical Center 5K
BATESVILLE — The White River Medical Center 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the medical center on Harrison Street. Registration will be from 6:30-7:30 a.m. The entry fee is $25 per person for the 5K and $10 for the kids’ run. To register online, go to run
signup.com/race/ar/batesville/wrmcrunthewave5k. For more information, call Jennifer Dorris at (870) 262-1161.
Chili Supper
CHEROKEE VILLAGE — The semiannual Cherokee Village United Methodist Men Chili Supper will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Cherokee Village United Methodist Church. Meals are $6 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. Tickets can be purchased from any United Methodist Men member. The meal includes pie furnished by the United Methodist Women and a drink. Tickets purchased for the Feb. 21 chili supper, which was canceled because of inclement weather, will be honored at Saturday’s event. The church is at the intersection of Otter and Keno drives.
ONGOING
Gallery Exhibition
BATESVILLE — A group exhibition titled Friends of the Batesville Area Arts Council is on display through Nov. 14 at the Batesville Area Arts Council Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Angel Tree Applications
BATESVILLE — The United Way of North Central Arkansas is accepting applications for its Angel Tree Program, which provides eligible children with Christmas gifts. Parents/guardians may pick up applications from the Department of Human Services, 100 Weaver Ave., or the United Way office in the First Community Bank building, Southside Branch, at 1 Allen Chapel Road. Completed applications are due Oct. 30. To be eligible for the program, children must be ages 2-10 and live in the home listed; and the household must be a participant in S.N.A.P. (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program). Names will be available to purchase gifts for the Angels from Nov. 17 through Dec. 7. For more information or to volunteer, call the United Way office at (870) 793-5991.
Computer Workshops
ASH FLAT — Ozarka College’s Continuing Education program will offer a monthlong series of computer workshops, A Trek Through Tech 2.0, taught by Kelly Shell, from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays. The cost is $15 for one class, $20 for two or $25 for all four classes. The sessions are Oct. 23, Beginning Computers; Oct. 30, Intermediate Computers; Nov. 6; Smart Phones/Tablets, with iPhone/iPad users meeting from 9-10:15 a.m., and Android and other device users meeting from 10:30-11:45 a.m.; and Nov. 13, Social Media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other basics. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call Ozarka College-Ash Flat at (870) 994-7273.
Go Social Series
BATESVILLE — A workshop series will continue at First Community Bank in the George Rider Room from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 21 and 30 and Nov. 6. The workshops will focus on social-media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and the financial impact of using social media. The cost of attendance is $75 per session. For more information, call Jamie Beck at (870) 793-2378.
The Frightening Haunted House
HEBER SPRINGS — The Frightening Haunted House will open at 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in October at 507B W. Main St. Admission is $5, and proceeds will benefit the Heber Springs Fire Department.
Printmaking Exhibition
BEEBE — The Arkansas State University-Beebe Art Department will display the artwork of the Arkansas Society of Printmakers in an exhibit titled Printmaking: Investigation and Imagination at the England Center Art Gallery through Oct. 29. The Arkansas Society of Printmakers is a community of artists, art collectors and supporters of the art of printmaking. For more information or to join the society, contact ASP President Tammy Harrington at tharring@ozarks.edu.
Introduction to Computers Course
MAMMOTH SPRING— Ozarka College will offer a six-week Introduction to Computers continuing-education course at the Mammoth Spring campus. Topics will include Microsoft Windows, Internet search and navigation, saving/managing files on a computer, email, sending attachments, uploading photos, Facebook basics, eBay and Craigslist. The course will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 20. Tuition is $25 per student or $20 for students ages 60 and older. To register, contact James Spurlock, director of Ozarka College at Mammoth Spring, at (870) 625-0411 or jmspurlock@ozarka.edu.
GED/Adult Education Classes
FLORAL — The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Adult Education Department is partnering with Midland Elementary School to offer classes from 3-5 p.m. Mondays in the computer lab on the elementary campus in Floral. Instruction in reading, math, writing and computer literacy skills is designed for adults who want to obtain a high school diploma, prepare for the Compass test, acquire a Career Readiness Certificate or learn to use a computer. Enrollment is ongoing. Students must be at least 18 years old and not currently enrolled in school. For more information, contact Nancy Whitmire at (870) 612-2085 or nancy.whitmire@uaccb.edu, or Judy Pearson at (501) 345-2413.
Second Time Around Bookstore
SEARCY — The Literacy Council of White County operates the Second Time Around Bookstore at 811 S. Main St., Suite D. Proceeds from the sale of donated books support the mission of helping adults in the community improve their literacy and English-language skills. The store and literacy office are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. To train as a tutor, to become a bookstore volunteer or for more information, call (501) 278-5500.
Yoga in the Gallery
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council offers Yoga in the Gallery classes at 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St. The hour-long sessions are taught by RYT200-certified yoga instructor Marnie Davis. Beginners are welcome, and no preregistration is required. The cost is $10 per session or 10 sessions for $70. For more information, call (870) 793-3382.
WISE Coalition Meeting
SEARCY — The WISE (White County Invested in Substance Abuse Eradication) Coalition meets from noon to 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month in the Community Room of the First Community Bank University Branch, 800 E. Beebe Capps Expressway. All are invited to attend and get involved in activities to help prevent and reduce substance abuse in White County youth. For more information, visit wisecoalition@gmail.com or call (501) 388-6555.
Cabot Civitan Meetings
CABOT — Cabot Civitan Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month at First Security Bank in downtown Cabot. For more information, call Tom Nolting at (501) 606-3731.
Pancake Breakfast
McRAE — A pancake breakfast is held from 7-9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at McRae Masonic Lodge F. & A.M. No. 687. Donations are accepted.
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.
UPCOMING
Community Music Session
BATESVILLE — Musicians, singers and listeners are invited to a music session at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Community Room of First Community Bank. All are invited to bring their favorite songs. For more information, call Ed Casper at (870) 307-0258.
AARP Smart Driver Course
SEARCY —The PrimeTimes of Unity Health will hold an AARP Smart Driver Course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Unity Health, 3214 E. Race Ave., in the Hubach Center. Students are asked to park behind the hospital on Moore Street. Coats are recommended because of the temperature of the room.
Retired Teachers Meeting
SEARCY — The White County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Carmichael Community Center, 801 S. Elm St. Mary Alice Hughes, an Arkansas Retired Teachers Association-approved insurance agent, will discuss some insurance plans and current changes. Refreshments will be provided by Searcy retirees.
eBay Sales Class
BATESVILLE — The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville will offer a class targeted at selling items on eBay. The class will meet from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19 and 22 in Room 223 of the Main Campus Building. The class will cover selling small numbers of items, as well as building an online business. Participants will gain basic knowledge required to operate a computer. For more information or to register, contact (870) 612-2082 or email katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu.
Mariachi America
BEEBE — The Arkansas State University-Beebe Concert Series, sponsored by Centennial Bank, will present Mariachi America at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Owen Center Auditorium, 910 Pecan St. This event is co-sponsored by the Hispanic Outreach Committee. Seating for the concert is on a first-come basis. The theater will open 30 minutes prior to curtain call. Tickets will be on sale one hour before showtime at the door. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors, students, military and educators. For more information, call Concert-Lecture Series coordinator Brent Bristow at (501) 882-4474 or visit www.asub.edu.
Self-Defense Class
BATESVILLE — The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville will offer a self-defense class from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20 in Room 406 of the Annex Building. The cost of the class is $20. The course is designed for couples, as well as individuals, and will teach effective physical techniques, both empty-handed and with weapon use, along with maximizing current technologies for protection. For more information or to register, contact (870) 612-2082 or email katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu.
October Craft Night
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will hold October Craft Night from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 22. A $25 fee covers all supplies to create fabric pumpkins. Participants are encouraged to bring beverages and snacks. To register online, visit batesvilleareaartscouncil.org. For more information, call (870) 793-3382.
Exscream Thrills Haunted Hayride
AUSTIN — The Exscream Thrills Haunted Hayride will take passengers on themed rides, beginning at 1911 W. Main St., a mile northwest of the Austin exit (exit 22) off U.S. 67 on Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31. The first wagon will leave at 8 each night. Tickets are $12 at the gate, but discounted advance and group rates are available by calling (501) 454-0137. For more information, visit facebook.com/ExScreamThrills.
Spring River Missionary Baptist Association Singing
CAVE CITY — The Spring River Missionary Baptist Association Singing will resume at 6 p.m. Oct. 24. The singing is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call John R. Way at (870) 283-3292.
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