COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA

June 19

Camelot

BENTON — The Royal Players and the W.W. and Anne Jones Charitable Trust will present Camelot, a musical by Alan Jay Lerner (book and lyrics) and Frederick Loewe (music), at 2 p.m. at the Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St. Tickets — at $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military personnel, and $5 for students — are available at theroyalplayers.com. Make reservations by calling (501) 315-5483.

June 20

Customer-Service Workshop

HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas Small Business Technology and Development Center at Henderson State University will present a customer-service workshop from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at HSU’s Hot Springs campus. There is a $50 fee to attend the workshop. Advance registration is required. For more information, call (870) 230-5184.

Big Band Concert

HOT SPRINGS — The Village Big Band will present a concert at 6:30 p.m. in Whittington Park. The free concert will feature music nominated for Oscars from the 1930s through 2000. For more information, call (501) 915-8836.

Magic Show

BRYANT/BENTON — Magician Scott Davis will perform a magic show at 1:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant, and at 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

June 21

Haskell Historical Society Meeting

HASKELL — The Haskell Historical Society will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Church/Courts Building next to City Hall. The program is titled Frank Mitchell’s Service Station. For more information, call (501) 303-0384.

Saline Crossing Meeting

BENTON — The Saline Crossing Regional Park and Recreation Area Inc. will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Gene Moss building at Tyndall Park. The public is invited to join in planning the development of the c. 1815 Saline Crossing historic-village area. For more information, call (501) 778-8661 or visit salinecrossing.com.

Workout Dance Party

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to join a Richard Simmons-style dance party at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

June 21 and June 23

Monster Olympics Scary Games

BENTON/BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to test their scaring skills at the Monster Olympics from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton, and at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant. The events will feature games, crafts and snacks. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

June 22

Teen Craft Extravaganza

BENTON — Ages 12-18 are invited to learn to make a personal satchel out of a recycled T-shirt at 2 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

June 22 and June 24

Walking Club

BENTON — The Saline County Library Walking Club will meet at 8 a.m. at the front door of the library to walk or run laps around the parking lot. Attendees are asked to bring a bottle of water and dress for the weather. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

June 23

Movies at the Market

HOT SPRINGS — Visit Hot Springs and the Hot Springs Young Professionals will present Star Wars: The Force Awakens at sunset (approximately 8:26 p.m.) at the Downtown Hot Springs Farmers Market. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring ice chests, lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, visit facebook.com/visithotsprings.

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.

Puppet Tales

BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to Puppet Tales, a puppet and story-time program at 6:30 p.m. in the children’s area of the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

June 24 and June 25

Brickfest

MALVERN — All ages are invited to Malvern’s annual Brickfest from 9 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Friday and from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Malvern City Park. The event will feature live entertainment, food, vendors, a 5K and more. For more information, call (501) 458-1115.

June 25

Red Cross Blood Drive

BENTON — A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Family Story Time

BENTON — Join the Family Story Time at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event will feature songs, stories and a craft. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Animeniacs

BENTON — Youth ages 12-18 are invited to an afternoon of anime- and manga-related activities at noon at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event will feature snacks, a craft, anime to water and games to play. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Ongoing

Harmonicas for Health

GURDON — The Central Arkansas Development Council Gurdon Senior Activity Center will host Harmonicas for Health at 11 a.m. each Monday in June. The free sessions, facilitated by musician Chessland Fensler, are designed to improve respiratory function and develop an appreciation for music. The classes are open to the public. For more information, call (870) 353-2095.

Growing Up in Arkansas Exhibit

ARKADELPHIA — The Growing Up in Arkansas art exhibit will be on display through July 28 at the Arkadelphia Arts Center, 625 Main St. The exhibit consists of visual panels depicting a collective memory of Arkansas from 1890 to 1980. 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.

America’s Splendid Beauty Exhibit

HOT SPRINGS — Photographer Tim Gorman will present a collection of images titled America’s Splendid Beauty through June 30 in the Magnolia Room at Garvan Woodland Gardens. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information, call (501) 262-9606.

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

Reddie, Set, Design Camp

ARKADELPHIA — Students entering grades seven through nine are invited to Henderson State University’s STEM Center’s Reddie, Set, Design Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11-13 in the Reynolds Science Center. The camp will feature engineering design challenges, labs, activities and more. The cost to attend is $65 per person, and lunch will be provided. For more information, call (870) 230-5417.

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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