COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA

July 18

The First Boys of Spring Documentary

BENTON — Larry Foley, chairman of the University of Arkansas Department of Journalism, will present his latest documentary, The First Boys of Spring, at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The documentary features the history of baseball spring training in Hot Springs from 1886-1955. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

July 19

The History of Collegeville Cemetery

BRYANT — The Bryant Historical Society and Linda Hester will present The History of Collegeville Cemetery at 6:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

July 20

My Friend In Blue

MALVERN — My Friend in Blue: A Police Department Program will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Hot Spring County Library. Children and families are invited to learn about the roles of members of the Malvern Police Department, meet the department’s police dog and learn about staying safe. For more information, call (501) 332-5441.

July 21

Alzheimer’s Arkansas Support Group

BENTON — The Alzheimer’s Arkansas Support Group for caretakers of those with Alzheimer’s disease will meet from 2-4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Yoga at the Library

BENTON — Yoga practitioners of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to join professional instructors from The Bent Lily for a free yoga class at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a mat and a bottle of water. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers Concert

BRYANT — Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers will present a concert from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Central Arkansas Development Council Bryant Senior Wellness and Activity Center. Admission is $7 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information, call (501) 943-0056.

July 23

Animeniacs

BENTON — Youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to join an afternoon of Anime- and Manga-related activities from noon to 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Community Baby Shower

MALVERN — A Community Baby Shower, for expectant mothers due between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31, will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Hot Spring County Library, 202 E. Third St. Attendees will learn information about pregnancy, birth and parenting. Traditional baby-shower games will be played, and refreshments will be provided. Advance registration is required. For more information, call (501) 332-5441.

Ongoing

Clark County Farmers’ Market

ARKADELPHIA — The Clark County Farmers’ Market will be open from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays through September at Central Park on Tenth Street. For more information, call (870) 246-1050.

Awakening in Multimedia Interests Exhibit

ARKADELPHIA — The Divergence: An Awakening in Multimedia Interests art exhibit will be on display through July 30 at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main St. The exhibit is a collection of multimedia artwork by Henderson State University senior Willow Hinson. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (870) 403-8216.

Free Exercise Classes

ARKADELPHIA — The Central Arkansas Development Council’s Arkadelphia Senior Activity Center invites the public to a free Zumba class at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the center, 1305 N. 10th St. The class is taught by a local fitness instructor and is geared for seniors ages 60 and older. The center also offers a free exercise class at 11 a.m. Mondays, as well as chair volleyball and beanbag baseball teams that practice daily. All activities are designed to keep seniors active, increase cardiovascular health, reduce stress and increase upper-body flexibility. For more information, call the center at (870) 246-9871.

Ageless Bikers Club

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club has 10 different bike rides that are 16 to 35 miles long. The rides start at 8 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The rides are on quiet, paved country roads (one ride has up to 3 miles of gravel). No one is left behind, and the group stops often to regroup and socialize. Several rides are “out and back,” so the beginner can turn back for a shorter ride. For more information, contact Dave OBrien at (830) 285-5129 or djob1947boom@gmail.com.

Farmers Market

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Green Market of Hot Springs Village will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Thursdays through October at Grove Park. The farmers market will also feature arts, crafts, live entertainment and more. For more information, email fhancock@hsvpoa.org.

Free Yoga Class

BENTON — McClure Fitness, 1200 Library Drive, offers a free community yoga class at 10 a.m. every Saturday. For more information, call (501) 269-1662.

Alzheimer’s Caretaker Support Group

BENTON — The Alzheimer’s Arkansas Caretaker Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Upcoming

Church Rummage Sale

BENTON — First United Methodist Church will have its third annual rummage sale at the Christian Life Center, on the Sevier Street side of the church. The sale will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 5, and from 7:30-11 a.m. Aug. 6.

Items will include clothing (men’s, women’s and children’s), toys, furniture, electronics, seasonal items, hardware, kitchen items, knickknacks, lamps, pictures, linens, books, movies, music, lawn and garden items, and sporting goods. For more information, call the church at (501) 778-3601.

Sweeney Todd

HOT SPRINGS — The musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, directed by Taylor Oxley, will be at The Pocket Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 6, 12 and 13, and at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 7 and 14. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim; the book was written by Hugh Wheeler and adapted by Christopher Bond. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. For reservations, visit www.pockettheatre.com or call (501) 623-8585. Box office hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, beginning Aug. 1. The theater is at 170 Ravine, just off Park, at the intersection of Ramble and Ravine streets downtown.

To submit an event, 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 each week.

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