July 28
Miracle Treat Day
BATESVILLE — All proceeds from the sale of Blizzards today at Dairy Queen, 755 S. St. Louis St., will go to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. KFFB will broadcast live at Dairy Queen from 2-5 p.m.
Fulton County Fair Rodeo
SALEM — The Fulton County Fair Rodeo, produced by Hall Rodeo LLC, will continue at 8 p.m. Cline Hall is the Arkansas Cowboys Association Top Rodeo Producer and will have a fast-paced show for rodeo fans. There will be a calf scramble and muttin busting for kids. For more information, call Hall at (501) 412-3644 or (870) 371-2022. For a complete schedule of events for the Fulton County Fair, which runs through Saturday, visit an area business in the county or the fair website at www.fultoncountyfair.org.
July 28 - July 31
Haphazardly Ever After
BATESVILLE — The North Arkansas Dance Theatre and the Batesville Community Theatre will present Haphazardly Ever After at 7 p.m. today through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Batesville School Auditorium, 955 Water St. Tickets will be available at the door for $10, or from any BCT board member, or at the White River Veterinary Clinic or the Batesville Area Arts Council Gallery on Main. For more information, see Batesville Community Theatre on Facebook, text or call (870)-613-3836, or email smagouyrk@gmail.com.
July 29
The Bats and the Bees
POWHATAN — Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Arkansas 25, will present the Bats and the Bees from 3-3:45 p.m. at the Nature Center. Bats and honey bees are an invaluable resource to Arkansans. Participants will discover the vast potential impacts of losing these animals on the ecosystem, economy and residents’ everyday lives, as well as finding out ways to aid in their continued survival. For more information, call the park at (870) 878-6595.
July 29 – July 31
Nature Center Exploration
POWHATAN — Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Arkansas 25, will present Nature Center Exploration from 1-3 p.m. all three days at the Nature Center. Participants are invited to self-explore the Nature Center and learn about some of the unique wildlife in the area. The park interpreter will answer questions and give impromptu programs. The animals include turtles, frogs, snakes and more. For more information, call the park at (870) 878-6595.
Lake Cruise
POWHATAN — Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Arkansas 25, will have a Lake Cruise from 4-5 p.m. all three days, weather permitting. Participants will head out on the lake with the park interpreter to learn of the history and creation of the lake and discuss various wildlife in and around the lake. Attendees are encouraged to bring water and sunscreen/sun protection. Preregister at the Visitor’s Center, and meet at the Snapp Pier. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for youth ages 6 to 17. Kids younger than 6 will be admitted free. For more information, call the park at (870) 878-6595.
July 30
The 3C’s and 3R’s: Arkansas’ Venomous Snakes
POWHATAN — Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Arkansas 25, will present the 3C’s and 3R’s: Arkansas’ Venomous Snakes from 3-3:45 p.m. at the Nature Center. Not every snake in Arkansas is potentially dangerous. In fact, only six are venomous. Participants will find out easy ways to remember these snakes and to tell them and other snakes apart, a well as finding out about some of the other snakes in Arkansas that are beneficial but are often harmed because of mistaken identity. For more information, call the park at (870) 878-6595.
A Day of Caring
SEARCY — Unity Health will offer the 20th annual A Day of Caring from 9 a.m. to noon at Harding Academy High School, 1529 E. Park Ave. Free medical, dental and eye screenings will be provided, as well as haircuts, immunizations and Pap tests. Items such as school supplies, groceries, Bibles, children’s socks and shoes, underwear, diapers and personal-care products will be distributed, and social-service information will be provided. Children must be present to receive items. For more information, contact Unity Health marketing coordinator Anna Brumfield at (501) 278-3230 or marketing@wcmc.org.
July 31
Creature Feature
POWHATAN — Lake Charles State Park, 3705 Arkansas 25, will present Creature Feature from 3-3:45 p.m. at the Nature Center. Join the park interpreter in taking an in-depth look at one of the resident park animals. Learn about a unique animal using living animals, skins and furs, bones and skulls, and/or other mediums to better understand the creatures in the area. For more information, call the park at (870) 878-6595.
July 31 – August 3
Vacation Bible School
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville First Assembly of God, 221 N. Elm St., will present its Vacation Bible School, titled Kids’ Crusade, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. The school will feature Bible stories, puppets, songs, memory verses, prayer time, food and prizes. The grand prize will be a child’s notebook game tablet. For more information, call the church at (501) 982-5018.
August 1
Batesville 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, request a song or listen. For more information, call Ed Casper at (870) 307-0258.
ONGOING
Quilt Exhibit
FAIRFIELD BAY — A free quilt exhibit at the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Lane, Suite 5, has been extended through today. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call the center at (501) 884-4440.
Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches Barn-Raising Campaign
BATESVILLE — One aspect that makes the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches’ program unique in Arkansas is the fact that involves a real working ranch. The boys and girls who call the ranches’ campus in Batesville home are helping raise a registered Hereford beef herd. The ranches’ cattle program has an urgent need for a new hay barn. To help meet this need, make a donation for the barn at www.youthranches.com.
Ozarka College-Ash Flat EMT Program
ASH FLAT — Ozarka College in Ash Flat will begin offering courses for its Emergency Medical Technician Program in the fall semester. Classes will meet from 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Aug. 16. Additional clinical hours will be required. The instructor will be Andy Schisler, longtime employee and paramedic for Spring River Ambulance of Cherokee Village. To apply, contact Kim Whitten, director of Ozarka College-Ash Flat, at (870) 994-7273 or kwhitten@ozarka.edu.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Series
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Lane, Suite 5E, is offering a free Alzheimer’s Awareness series from 1-2 p.m. Thursdays. Sessions will continue today with The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease; and Aug. 4 with Effective Communication Strategies. RSVP by calling (501) 884-4440.
Open-Mic Event
FAIRFIELD BAY — An open-mic music event takes place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. the second and third Thursdays of each month at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The event is open to anyone who would like to sing or play an instrument. For more information, call the center at (501) 884-4202.
Third Thursday Farmers Market
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Third Thursday Farmers Market will be open from 9-11 a.m. Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 in the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center Courtyard, 130 Village Lane. The market features plants, produce and herbs. Setup is at 8 a.m., and there are no vendor fees.
Cabot Lions Club Meetings
CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club has regular get-togethers at noon the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Kingpin Sports Grill. Lions serve local communities and protect the planet. Club members provide children with eyeglasses, offer food for seniors and are among the first to respond when disaster strikes. All are invited to attend the meetings.
Upcoming
Church Planters Missions Conference
TUMBLING SHOALS — The International Church Planters Missions Conference will take place Aug. 4-6 at Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church, 2250 Heber Springs Road N. The conference will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5, with the final service at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 6. Guest speakers will include Michael Cloer, senior pastor of Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina; Ryan Bush, ICP president; and David Miller of Line Upon Line Ministries. Ted Walker, a member of the Dallas Symphony Chorus and music director for Marsh Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, will lead the praise and worship. For more information, call the church at (501) 362-3987.
Book Arts and Printmaking
MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Arkansas Craft School will offer Book Arts and Printmaking with Mountain View artist Linda Rawlings on Aug. 5-7. This hands-on workshop combines several related crafts culminating in the production of two handmade books. The three-day class costs $225, plus a $35 materials fee. The classes meet at the Arkansas Craft School, 110 E. Main St., just east of the Mountain View Square. For more information or to register, contact the school at (870) 269-8397, arkcraftschool.org or www.arkansascraftschool.
Clothing Drive Challenge
CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club will have a Clothing Drive Challenge from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Open Arms Shelter. Donations — including new or gently worn clothing, coats, belts and shoes in infant through adult sizes — can be dropped off at the Cabot Farmers Market in the parking lot of ReNew Community Church, 1122 S. Second St. Backpacks and suitcases will also be accepted. For more information, call (501) 920-2122.
Four-Person Scramble
BATESVILLE — The Course at Eagle Mountain Four-Person Scramble, sponsored by Citizens Bank, will take place Aug. 6 and 7. The entry fee is $560 per team. On Aug. 6, there will be a shotgun start at 11 a.m., a horse race and live bidding at 6 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. On Aug. 7, the shotgun start will be at 11 a.m., and prizes will be awarded after play. On Aug. 5, practice rounds will be offered (call for a tee time), and a Mad Dog Scramble will begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call the course at (870) 612-8000 or email thecourseateaglemountain@gmail.com. Send entry forms and fees to The Course at Eagle Mountain, 800 Gap Road, Batesville, AR 72501.
Arkansas Constitutional Tea Party Meeting
CABOT — The Arkansas Constitutional Tea Party will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Days Inn & Suites, 1302 Locust St. The guest speaker will be Mark Thomas, the owner of Mark Thomas Financial, who will talk about the differences between the U.S. presidential candidates’ tax proposals. Thomas works to help individuals and small businesses understand how the tax code affects them. All are invited to attend the meeting. For more information, call (501) 813-6980.
Cheeseburger in Paradise Fundraiser
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center’s annual benefit dance, Cheeseburger in Paradise, will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. Tickets are $20 in advance at the Education Center or the Conference Center, or from committee members, or $25 at the door; 50/50 raffle tickets are $5 each. Suggested attire is Hawaiian-print shirts and flip-flops. There will be live music by Lucky Draw, a silent auction, games and beach food, including cupcakes. Tickets purchased in the spring will be honored. For more information, call Catherine Swift, Education Center director, at (501) 884-4440.
Market Basket Weaving Workshop
POWHATAN — A Market Basket Weaving Workshop will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Courthouse at Powhatan Historic State Park. Participants will learn to weave a market basket and, in doing so, will experience a craft that can become a relaxing and enjoyable hobby. The workshop fee is $30. For more information, call the park at (870) 878-0032.
Top of the Rock
SEARCY — First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 2721 W. Arkansas 36, will present the group Top of the Rock in the 10 a.m. worship service Aug. 23. Lara Noah, a member of First Christian Church, is in the group. For more information, call the church at (501) 268-3753.
Beginner’s Crochet Workshop
POWHATAN — A Beginner’s Crochet Workshop will be presented from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Courthouse at Powhatan Historic State Park. Participants will learn the basic crochet stitches needed to get started making handmade clothing, gifts and household items. They will leave with a finished dishcloth, several patterns and the skills to create more. The workshop fee is $10. For more information, call the park at (870) 878-0032.
Golf Tournament
HEBER SPRINGS — The Rotary Club of Heber Springs will host its annual Scholarship Four-Person-Scramble Golf Tournament on Sept. 9 at the Red Apple Inn and Country Club. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by play at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. There will be prizes for closest to the hole on all par 3s. Funds raised will provide scholarships to 2017 graduating seniors. The Rotary Club provided $17,000 to last year’s graduates and has committed to give $14,000 this year. For entry information, call Trey Miller at (501) 362-3131, or to be a sponsor, call Lloyd Langston at (870) 267-2312.
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