July 25
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Workshop
BENTON — The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease — a program designed to educate attendees about the difference between normal memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease — will begin at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 26
Library Director Welcome Reception
BENTON — Saline County Library patrons are invited to a welcome reception for the library’s new director, Patricia Hector, from 3-6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event will feature a meet-n-greet, light appetizers and live music. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 28
Yoga at the Library
BRYANT — 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 Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a mat and a bottle of water. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Puppet Tales
BRYANT — Puppet Tales will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The event will feature puppets and a story time intended for preschool and early-elementary-school-age children, though all ages are welcome. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Red Cross Blood Drive
ARKADELPHIA — The American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1-5:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 107 N. Ninth St. Refreshments will be offered to all donors. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
July 29
Harry Potter Book Release Party
BENTON — All ages are invited to join an afternoon of Harry Potter-related activities from noon to 2 at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event will feature crafts, book readings, music and more. Costumes are welcome but not required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Ongoing
For the Love of the Line Exhibit
HOT SPRINGS — The July exhibit at the Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827A Central Ave., features a selection of pen-and-ink drawings by Gary Simmons, along with original prints by Kristin DeGeorge, paintings by Donnie Copeland and new work by ceramic artist Michael Ashley. The show will be on display through July 31. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment. For more information, call (501) 321-2335 or visit justusfineart.com.
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 Saturday at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main St. The exhibit is a collection of multimedia artwork by Henderson State University senior Willow Hinson. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and from 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.
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
Funding for Entrepreneurs Workshop
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Henderson State University will present a workshop for entrepreneurs seeking financial guidance from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at HSU’s Hot Springs campus. For more information or to register in advance, call (870) 230-5184.
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.
Lecture on Dinosaurs
HOT SPRINGS — Joseph C. Daniel will present a lecture on dinosaurs at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sept. 3 in the classroom at the Mid-America Science Museum, 500 Mid-America Blvd. Daniel is an instructor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, a part-time instructor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the founder of paleoaerie.org. He will discuss new developments with the Tyrannosaurus and other dinosaurs, and other fun topics. The lectures are open to the public and free to members. Guests must pay general admission. For more information, call (501) 767-3461 or email info@midamericamuseum.org.
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.