June 27
Healthy Living Workshop
BENTON — Join the Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Workshop at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees will learn about research in the areas of diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Tommy Terrific
BENTON/BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to watch the Tommy Terrific magic show at 1 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant, 3 and 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
June 28
Workout Dance Party
BRYANT — Ages 18 and up are invited to a Richard Simmons-style dance party at 6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
June 29
Teen Craft Extravaganza
BENTON — Ages 12-18 are invited to learn how to make journals out of old books at 2 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
June 29 and June 30
Tween Block Party
BENTON/BRYANT — Ages 8-12 years are invited to the Summer LEGO Block Party from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton and 1-3 p.m. Thursday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
June 29 and July 1
Walking Club
BENTON — Join the Saline County Library Walking Club to walk or run laps around the parking lot at 8 a.m. at the front door of the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a bottle of water and dress for the weather. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
June 30
Open House at Station 3
BRYANT — The Bryant Fire Department and Bryant Fire Fighters Local 4606 will present an open house at Station 3 from 6-8 p.m. at 2222 Justus Loop. The event will feature inflatables, free hot dogs and drinks.
Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show
BENTON — The 2016 Arkansas Health Center Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show will be held from 6-10 p.m. at 6701 Arkansas 67. The event will feature live music, food vendors, midway games, carnival rides and more.
Yoga at the Library
BRYANT — All skill levels, ages 18 and up, 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 bottle of water. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 1
Red, White and Blues
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Stars and Stripes Festival will present dinner and live music by the Rusty Wright Band from 6:30-9 p.m. in the Balboa Pavilion. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information or a full schedule of festival events, visit hsvticketsales.com.
Art Exhibit Reception
HOT SPRINGS — The Justus Fine Art Gallery’s July art exhibit reception will be held from 5-9 p.m. at 827 Central Ave. For more information, call (501) 321-2335 or visit justusfineart.com.
Tween Late Night at the Library
BRYANT — Ages 8-12 years are invited to an after-hours Minecraft-themed program from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The event will feature pizza, crafts, games and prizes. Advance registration is required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 2
Independence Day Bash
BENTON — The city of Benton will host the Independence Day Bash from 4-10 p.m. at the Saline County Fairgrounds. The event will feature helicopter rides, food, bounce houses, photo booth, live music and more. For more information, call (501) 776-5900.
Family Story Time
BENTON — Join 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.
Movie Matinee
BRYANT — All ages are invited to the Movie Matinee event from 1-3 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Children under 13 years should be accompanied by an adult. Snacks will be provided. 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 Thursday 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.