Jan. 7
Scholarship Application Deadline
WHITE COUNTY — The deadline for applying for White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Inc. spring 2016 scholarships is today. The organization awards scholarships to White County single parents who have minor children and are pursuing postsecondary education to achieve skilled employment. View the application at www.aspsf.org/county_white.html. For more information, contact Executive Director Dan Newsom at wcspsf.inc@gmail.com or (501) 230-2414.
ASU-Beebe Open Enrollment Day
BEEBE — Arkansas State University-Beebe will hold an Open Enrollment Day for new and returning students from 1:45-3:30 p.m. in the Business and Agriculture Building. Admissions, advising and financial-aid personnel, as well as academic advisers, will be available to assist students in registering. Students need to bring photo identification. Spring 2016 day and night classes will begin Monday. Students can enroll for classes at any of the four ASU-Beebe campuses: in Beebe, Heber Springs and Searcy, and at the Little Rock Air Force Base. For more information, call (501) 882-3600 or visit www.asub.edu.
Jan. 10
Historical and Genealogical Society Meeting
BROCKWELL — The Izard County Historical and Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. at the Izard County Senior Center, on Arkansas 9, south of Brockwell. Roger Harvell will be the speaker for the meeting. He is a descendant of early Izard County pioneer families and the author of a book about early Izard County landowners. The meeting is open to the public.
Jan. 11
Tea Party Meeting
SEARCY — The White County Tea Party will meet at 6:30 p.m. at IHOP, 3513 E. Race St. The public is invited. For more information, call (501) 278-9413 or email teaparty@ itpwca.org.
ONGOING
The Biggest Loser Community Challenge
HIGHLAND — The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce will bring the eight-week Biggest Loser Community Challenge, an online health and wellness challenge, to the area beginning Feb. 15. The challenge seeks teams of four, for a $100 enrollment fee, to represent businesses, organizations and individuals in the national event, which will give away more than 10,000 prizes, including trips to the finale of The Biggest Loser television show in Los Angeles. The challenge is for people of all fitness levels. Register a team at www.biggestlosercommunity.com. For more information, contact Todd Conforth with Clary Fitness at (870) 994-4444, the chamber at (870) 856-3210, or Kari or Pat at Curves at (870) 856-6010.
Ozarka College Spring Registration
MELBOURNE — Current and new students may register for spring courses at Ozarka College, which will begin Monday. Students may also register for the summer terms, which begin May 16. Both spring and summer courses are offered at each of Ozarka’s four campuses in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View. Several programs can also be completed online. For assistance with admissions or registration, contact Student Services at (800) 821-4335 or (870) 368-2013. For information on financial aid, call (870) 368-2009 or email finaid@ozarka.edu. The college is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
GED/Adult Education Classes
FLORAL — The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Adult Education Department offers reading, math, writing and computer-literacy classes from 3-5 p.m. Mondays in the computer lab at Midland Elementary School in Floral. Enrollment is ongoing. Students must be at least 18 years old and not 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.
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.
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.
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
Tea Party Meeting
CABOT — The Arkansas Constitutional Tea Party will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Papa’s Place, 2798 S. Second St. in the South Fork Shopping Center. Everyone is welcome to attend. The group meets the second Thursday of each month. For more information, call (501) 813-6980.
Grief and Loss Support Group Meeting
JACKSONVILLE — The Caring Hearts Grief and Loss Support Group will return to meeting at the Christian Church of Jacksonville, 200 E. Martin, on the third Saturday of every month, unless otherwise announced. The next meeting will be from 10-11 a.m. Jan. 16. For those who cannot make the group meetings, individual sessions can be scheduled. For more information, call Steve Summers at (870) 710-150.
Pulaski County Spelling Bee
JACKSONVILLE — The Pulaski County Spelling Bee will be held at 9 a.m. Jan. 16 in the Sandy Reed Auditorium at North Pulaski High School, 718 Harris Road. The public is invited to attend as 40 students compete for a spot in the Arkansas State Spelling Bee, to be held March 12. First Electric Cooperative is sponsoring the county bee with the support of the Pulaski County Special School District.
Bird, Butterfly Workshop
NEWPORT — Jacksonport State Park will hold a workshop on feeding birds in the winter and gardening for spring butterflies. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 16 at the park visitor center. Advance registration is required by 3 p.m. Jan. 14. The workshop fee is $15 per person. For more information, call (870) 523-2143 or email jacksonport@arkansas.com.
Crime Watch Dinner, Dessert Auction
16TH SECTION — The 16th Section Crime Watch will have a dessert auction Jan. 23 at the 16th Section Community Center. There will be a free chili/hot dog dinner from 5-7 p.m., and the dessert auction will start at 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted, and everyone is invited.
Chamber Awards and Recognition Banquet
ASH FLAT — The Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Inaugural Awards and Recognition Banquet from 5:30-8 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Church of Christ in Ash Flat. The program will include a time for networking, installation of new board members, music and a silent auction. Tickets, at $20 each, are available at the chamber office, 2852 U.S. 62 in Highland, or from chamber board members. Businesses and organizations can reserve tables of eight for $150. For more information, email sracc@centurytel.net or call (870) 856-3210.
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