April 18
Jacksonville Citizens Police Alumni Meeting
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will meet at 5:45 p.m. at the Jacksonville Police Department, 1400 Marshall Road. For more information, contact Eleanor Loyd at (501) 412-4115 or mselliel@centurytel.net.
Community Music Gathering
BATESVILLE — There will be a Batesville Community Music gathering from 6-8 p.m. at First Community Bank. All are invited to sing, play instruments — guitar, accordion, drums, etc. — or listen.
White County Retired Teachers Meeting
SEARCY — The White County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 2 p.m. at the Carmichael Community Center, 801 S. Elm St. The program will be presented by Jeannine Peck, director of the Reading and Learning Diagnostic Center. Refreshments will be provided by Bradford and Riverview retirees.
April 18 and 25
How to Sell on Amazon
BATESVILLE — A class titled How to Sell on Amazon will meet from 6-8 p.m. Monday and April 25 in Room 815 of the Row Johns Building at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. In this beginner class, participants will learn to sell on Amazon using its FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) program and how to profit by purchasing items and selling them on the Amazon.com website. Kat Simpson is the instructor, and the fee is $35. For more information or to register, call (870) 612-2082 or email katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu.
April 20
Jackson County Retired Teachers Meeting
NEWPORT — The Jackson County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1 p.m. at the Newport Business and Resource Center, 201 Hazel St. The program will be presented by George Hopkins, executive director of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. Hopkins is in charge of the ARTA’s investments. All retired school personnel are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease Meeting
HEBER SPRINGS — A meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in Heber Springs for those who are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease. All are welcome to attend and share their experiences and information with others. For more information, call Arleen at (501) 362-5527.
April 21
Paint Night
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will present a Paint Night from 6-8 p.m. at the Citizens Bank Annex, 285 E. College St. The cost is $35 per person, and preregistration is required. To register, visit www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org, and click on “Programs.” For more information, call (870) 793-3382 or email baac@suddenlinkmail.com.
April 22
Informational Meeting
NEWARK — Keep Independence County Dry and Safe will have an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Newark Elementary School, 3549 Cord Road. Members of the organization believe it is in the best interest of Independence County to remain dry and prohibit the sale and manufacturing of liquor. For more information, visit www.keepindependencedrysafe.com.
April 23
Earth Day Workshop for Kids
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will present an Earth Day Workshop for Kids at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St. Children in pre-K through the second grade will meet from 11 a.m. to noon, and third- through sixth-graders will meet from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The fee is $10 per student, and preregistration is required. To register, visit www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org, and click on “Programs.” For more information, call (870)793-3382 or email baac@suddenlinkmail.com.
The Music of the Platters
NEWPORT — Longtime Platters lead singer Monroe Powell will bring his salute to the legendary Platters to the stage at 7 p.m. at the Arkansas State University-Newport Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at www.asun.edu/tickets.
Daylily Spring Sale
SEARCY — The White County Daylily Society will have its annual spring sale from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, with the farmers market on the east side of the court square on Spring Street. All double divisions of lilies will be $4. For more information, call (501) 268-3711.
ONGOING
A Streetcar Named Desire
SEARCY — Center on the Square will present A Streetcar Named Desire at 1:30 p.m. today, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 1:30 p.m. April 24, at 219 W. Arch Ave. Tickets are available for $15, plus tax, at www.centeronthesquare.org or by calling (501) 368-0111.
Arkansas Society of Printmakers Exhibition
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will present the Arkansas Society of Printmakers Exhibition at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 246 E. Main St., through Saturday. Participating artists include Daniel Adams, Dustyn Bork, Ernest Cialone, Warren Criswell, Carly Dahl, Debi Fendley, Neal Harrington, Tammy Harrington and Catherine Kim. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
ESL Classes
JACKSONVILLE — The El Zocalo Cultural Center will present English as a Second Language classes at 10 a.m. Mondays through May 23 at the Nixon Library, 703 W. Main St. Registration is encouraged. For more information, call the library at (501) 457-5038.
Second Time Around
Bookstore’s New Hours
SEARCY — The Literacy Council of White County operates the Second Time Around Bookstore at 811 S. Main St., Suite D. The literacy office and store’s new hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. The bookstore is closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. To train as a tutor, to become a bookstore volunteer or for more information, call (501) 278-5500.
UPCOMING
Literacy Project Tutor Training Workshops
BATESVILLE — The Literacy Project will offer a tutor training workshop at 2:30 pm. April 24 in the Literacy Project’s new office, 156 S. Third. St. Trained volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring for adult students who are learning to read or learning English. The project serves Fulton, Sharp, Izard and Independence counties. To register for the workshop or for more information, call (870) 793-5912 or email morgan@oflp.org.
AARP Driver Safety Class
HARDY — An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28 at First Baptist Church, 411 Church St. The class costs $15 for AARP members with an AARP card and $20 for nonmembers. Participants need to bring their driver’s license. Light refreshments will be served. To register, call (870) 257-5803.
Mother-Daughter Paint Night
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will present a Mother-Daughter Paint Night from 6-8 p.m. April 29 at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St. The cost is $50 per pair, and preregistration is required. To register, visit www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org, and click on “Programs.” For more information, call (870) 793-3382 or email baac@suddenlinkmail.com.
Annual Spring Free Yard Sale
BATESVILLE — Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church, 2935 Bethesda Road, will host its annual spring free yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon April 30. The event will include clothing, shoes and more, and the items are free to anyone. Donated items may be dropped off at the church from 5-6:30 p.m. April 27; from 5-7:30 p.m. April 28; and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 29.
Vietnam Veterans Commemoration
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Circle, will have a family-friendly event for Vietnam veterans from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 30. The museum will be open at no charge, and the day will include Vietnam exhibits; live music; veterans-service-organization booths; a car show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; screenings of The Last Days of Vietnam at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; food trucks from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; an Honor and Remembrance Ceremony at 3 p.m.; and dinner from 4-6 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $10 and must be reserved by Monday. For more information, contact the museum at (501) 241-1943 or www.jaxmilmuseum.org.
Let’s Go Surfing! Benefit Dance
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Let’s Go Surfing! benefit dance for the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 30 at the Fairfield Bay Conference & Visitor Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway. The event will feature live music by Lucky Draw, as well as a silent auction, light appetizers, games, prizes and a pay-as-you-go bar. Tickets are $25 for the event and $5 each for the 50/50 raffle. Purchase tickets at the Education Center or the Conference Center, or from committee members Cindy Wellenburger, Kay Otis, Linda Duncan, Sharon Luxon, Bonnie Lang or Catherine Swift. RSVP by calling (501) 884-4440.
Pioneer Village Spring Open House
SEARCY — Pioneer Village, a late-19th-century village at 1200 Higginson St., will have its annual spring open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 and from noon to 4 p.m. May 1. All Village buildings will be open and have costumed guides. The event will include square dancing, live music, craftsman demonstrations, live animals, pioneer games for children and vendors selling food. Admission and parking are free, but donations will be accepted. For more information, call (501) 580-6633.
65th National Day of Prayer
SEARCY — The 65th National Day of Prayer will be observed at noon May 5 at the Lightle Senior Center, 2200 E. Moore Ave. Lunch, which is optional, will be served at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation of $3 for seniors and $5 for those younger than 60. For more information, call (501) 268-2587 or visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
Dutch Oven Brunch
POCAHONTAS — Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Arkansas 166 S., will offer a Dutch Oven Brunch from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 7 at the park. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend by bringing Mom to the park and treating her to a Dutch-oven breakfast. Attendees will learn how to use and care for Dutch ovens and will help cook breakfast foods. The workshop is suitable for people with all levels of cooking skills. Admission is $15 per person, and participants must be at least 8 years old. Early registration is required by calling the park at (870) 892-4708.
Quilt and Needlework Exhibit
CABOT — The Cabot Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild will present a quilt and needlework exhibit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13 and from 9 a.m. to noon May 14 at the Cabot Public Library,
Arkansas 89 and 10th Street. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Fine Art Show Sale
SEARCY — The Creative Arts Society Fine Art Show Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m May 21 at the White County Fairgrounds, 802 Davis Drive. Artists are welcome to exhibit and sell their original work. The booth-rental fee is $40 and can be prepaid or paid the morning of the show. Haywood Catering will sell barbecue. For more information, call (501) 270-2278 or email thecreativeartssociety@hotmail.com.
Outdoor and ACT Prep Camp
BATESVILLE — Lyon College will host its annual Outdoor and ACT Prep Camp for rising high school juniors and seniors June 5-8. The event will offer a taste of the Lyon Education and Adventure Program (LEAP) and specialized ACT instruction from Stephen Leake, president of College Prep Coach Inc. Outdoor activities will include slacklining, bouldering, kayak polo, ultimate frisbee and a slip-n-slide. The cost is $300, which includes accommodations and meals on campus, outdoor activities and the ACT prep course. For more information or to register, visit lyon.edu/ACTcamp.
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