June 26
Seussical Jr.
SEARCY — Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., will present the KidsStage summer musical, Seussical Jr., based on the works of Dr. Seuss, at 2 p.m. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served. For more information or tickets, at $13 each, visit www.centeronthesquare.org or call (501) 368-0111.
Paul’s Journey Concert
JACKSONVILLE — Paul’s Journey, an award-winning group based in Houston will perform at 6 p.m. at Bayou Meto Baptist Church, 26200 Arkansas 107. For more information, call the church office at (501) 988-1966. For more information about Paul’s Journey or their ministry, visit www.paulsjourneyonline.com or call The Victory Agency at (936) 689-1732.
June 27
AARP Meeting
CABOT — The Cabot AARP will meet at 6 p.m. for a potluck at the Cabot Senior Center, 600 N. Grant. There will be a short business meeting followed by a gust performance from Priscilla’s School of Dance.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Meeting
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Police Station, 1400 Marshall Road. All graduates of the Jacksonville citizens’ police academy are invited. For more information, contact Eleanor Loyd at 501-412-4115 or mselliel@centurytel.net.
June 28
Youth Fishing Derby
NEWPORT — The 2016 Youth Fishing Derby will take place in Lockwood Park on Malcolm Avenue. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m., and fishing will start at 9 a.m. Fishing poles and bait will be provided, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish, the smallest fish and the most fish caught. Lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Sarah Metzger at (870) 523-7450 or Melanie O’Tinger at (870) 523-8986, ext. 115.
July 1
Fireworks Show
CONCORD — There will be a fireworks show at dusk July 1 at Concord City Park. The event will feature games and entertainment, as well as concessions, including barbecue, hot dogs, drinks, etc. For more information, call (870) 668-3798.
July 1 — July 8
Arkansas Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial
BEEBE — The Arkansas Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial will be on display Friday through July 8 at the intersection of Dewitt Henry Drive and ASU-Beebe Boulevard, beside the Advanced Technology and Allied Health Building at Arkansas State University-Beebe. The memorial was founded by Rob Hopper of Wynne as a tribute to his son, who died Jan. 26, 2005, in Western Iraq after his helicopter crashed. The memorial is also a tribute to all Arkansas natives who have fallen in the line of duty. Displaying the memorial is one of several ways the Arkansas Run for the Fallen organization honors heroes. For more information, visit www.arkansasrunforthefallen.org.
July 2
Concord Parade and Fun Day
CONCORD — The Concord Parade and Fun Day will begin with a parade at 10:30 a.m. Entries will line up at the Concord Gym parking lot, and the parade route will be from the school to the city park, with all activities in the park. A concession stand will serve barbecue, hot dogs, drinks and ice cream. The day will also feature a giant water slide, music by the Gaylon Sandefur Band, door prizes, and games for young and old. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs. For more information, call (870) 668-3798.
Fireworks Extravaganza
HEBER SPRINGS — The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will present one of the largest fireworks displays in Arkansas over Greers Ferry Lake. All are invited to view the Fireworks Extravaganza on the shores of Sandy Beach in Heber Springs or by boat. There will be kids’ activities and food vendors, and live music will start at 7 p.m., followed by the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., accompanied by choreographed music on KFFB 106.1 FM. The event is free, but there is a parking fee for those traveling by car. For more information, visit www.heber-springs.com or follow the chamber on Facebook.
ONGOING
Open-Mic Event
FAIRFIELD BAY — An open-mic music event will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. the second and third Thursdays of each month at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. Food and drink 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. July 21, 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.
Ozarka College Registration Days
MELBOURNE — Ozarka College will host registration days for new and returning students who need to complete their fall enrollment. Attendees can take placement tests, meet with an adviser, register for classes, get assistance in applying for financial aid and meet with other staff from Ozarka College. Registration days will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 7 in Ash Flat, and from 3-7 p.m. July 19 in Melbourne. No appointment is necessary, but to schedule a time to attend, contact Amber Whitaker, director of admissions, at (870) 368-2024 or
amber.whitaker@ozarka.edu.
T Tauri Movie Camp Registration
BATESVILLE — The T Tauri Movie Camp, which offers a wide variety of video-production workshops for aspiring filmmakers up to the age of 18, is accepting registrations for the 12th annual summer youth program, which will take place July 18-30 in Batesville. Workshops vary from two to 3 1/2 days in length and include Script to Screen Narrative Filmmaking, Hometown Documentary, Depicting Zombies and a new offering, BrickFilms (stop-motion animation utilizing LEGO characters). Workshop fees range from $60 to $100. T Tauri workshops are taught by experienced filmmakers/educators. All supplies and equipment are included. For more details, visit www.ttauri.org or call (870) 251-1189.
Summer Reading Program and Story Hour
BATESVILLE — Registration is open for the Independence County Library’s Summer Reading Program, for preschoolers to sixth-graders. Register at the library, 368 E. Main St. Participants will receive a T-shirt and a prize every week for reading books. Those who complete the program will receive a certificate and a grand prize. Ms. Charlotte’s Story Hour will take place each Wednesday through July 27, at 10 a.m. for preschoolers and at 2 p.m. for grade-school children, with stories, videos, crafts and live performances. For more information, contact the library at (870) 793-8814 or indcolib@hotmail.com.
Fulton County Fair Booth Rental
SALEM — The Fulton County Fair Association is accepting reservations for commercial booth space for the 2016 county fair. Booths will set up in the new Salem Civic Center from 2-5 p.m. July 25 and remain in place until 7 p.m. July 30. Inside booths are 10-by-10 feet for $60, plus $5 for electricity. Outside booths are 12-by-20 feet for $100, plus $10 for electricity. For more information, call the Fulton County Fair office at (870) 895-5565 or email clewis@fultoncountyfair.org. Vendor applications are available at www.fultoncountyfair.org.
ASUN Summer Hours
NEWPORT — Arkansas State University-Newport’s hours of operation have shifted to its summer schedule: ASUN’s campuses in Newport, Jonesboro and Marked Tree will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, through Aug. 11. With the exception of White River Hall on the Newport campus, all ASUN offices and locations will be closed Fridays. Events that are already set to take place on Fridays during the summer will go on as scheduled. ASUN will resume normal operating hours Aug. 15.
Upcoming
Pangburn All School Reunion
PANGBURN— The annual Pangburn All School Reunion will take place from 2-4 p.m. July 3 at the school’s Performing Arts Center. This year’s host is the class of 1966, which will celebrate its 50-year reunion. For more information, call (501) 270-2530 or (501) 268-9003. The oldest attendee and the person traveling the farthest will be recognized at the event.
Adult Introductory Acting Class
SEARCY — Performing Arts Center on the Square will offer a four-week adult introductory acting class from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting July 5, at Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave. Students must be at least 16 years old. David Goble, a graduate of the Harding University Theater Department, will be the instructor. The cost is $150. For more information or to register, email Goble at cotsactingclasses@gmail.com or call the center at (501) 368-0111.
School-Bus Driver Training
BATESVILLE — The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville will offer a training course for those who want to pursue a commercial driver’s license with a school-bus endorsement. The in-class training will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12 and 13, with a written test to be taken July 14 or 15 at the Independence County Library, 368 E. Main St. The driving test will be given Aug. 2, 3 and 4. The total cost for training, materials and the driving-course test is $210. For requirements, registration or more information, contact Zach Harber, director of Workforce Development and Education, at (870) 612-2081 or zach.harber@uaccb.edu.
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.
Cave Quest Vacation Bible School
HEBER SPRINGS — All children in pre-K through the sixth grade are invited to Cave Quest Vacation Bible School from 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 18-20 at St Albert Church, 21 Park Road. Family and friends are invited to join the VBS closing at 8:15 p.m. daily. For more information, email cjhaughtym@gmail.com or call (719)-859-4546.
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