June 30-July 2
Twelfth Night
CONWAY — The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s 10th-anniversary season will continue with the opening of a family-friendly adaptation of Twelfth Night at 2 p.m. today in Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas. The play will also be presented at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information on the complete season, visit www.arkshakes.com. To purchase tickets, call (866) 810-0012.
July 1
First Folio Friday at the Library
CONWAY — In celebration of the Shakespeare First Folio on display at the University of Central Arkansas, the Faulkner County Library will offer another family-friendly event. At 3 p.m. Walk Away With Your Own Folio, with Faulkner County Museum Director Lynita Langley Ware, will offer participants instruction in how to use found objects to create and decorate a small book. All library events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (501) 327-7482, email nancy@fcl.org, or visit Facebook or Twitter.
Maumelle Newcomers Monthly Coffee
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle Newcomers will have their monthly coffee meeting at 10 a.m. at the Jess Odom Community Center, 1100 Edgewood Drive. For more information, call Barb Spahr at (501) 766-4664.
Conway Community Band Concert
CONWAY — The Conway Community Band will present its final concert of the 2016 season at
7:30 p.m. in Simon Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating at this free concert. To learn more about the Conway Community Band, visit ucabands.com.
July 2
Twin Groves 25-year Anniversary Celebration
TWIN GROVES — The city of Twin Groves will celebrate its 25-year anniversary at the Twin Groves Community Center. Ceremonies will begin at 4 p.m. with a history of the community, recognition of community leaders and singing. Refreshments will be served at
5 p.m., and there will be fireworks at dark.
Fireworks Extravaganza
HEBER SPRINGS — The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will present one of the larger 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 $10 parking fee for those traveling by car. For more information, visit www.heber-springs.com or follow the chamber on Facebook.
Nepalese Cultural Event
CONWAY — Nepalese students from the University of Central Arkansas will present A Voyage to Nepal at 10 a.m. at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St. Participants will learn about the Nepalese culture and take part in traditional Nepalese songs, dances and games. For more information, call the library at (501)-327-7482 or email fcl@fcl.org.
July 4
Holiday Closing
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center will be closed the week of July 4 so the instructors and director may spend time with their families for the holiday. For more information about the center’s regular weekly schedules, visit its Facebook page: FFB Community Education Center.
Maumelle Cardboard Boat Races
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce will present the third annual Cardboard Boat Races at 5:30 p.m. at Lake Willastein. Boat check-in will begin at 2 p.m., and the race will begin immediately after the parade. This year’s theme is American Heroes, and participants are encouraged to decorate their boats and attire. Teams will consist of two participants in each boat. All teams must have one participant 12 or older. Early-bird registration is $30 per team through Friday, then the cost will be $40 per team. To register or for more information, visit www.maumellechamber.com or call (501) 851-9700.
Holiday Closing
RUSSELLVILLE — The Hughes Community Center will be closed Monday for observance of Independence Day. For more information, call the center at (479) 968-1272.
July 5
Twelfth Night
LESLIE — Shakespeare is returning to the Ozark Heritage Arts Center in Leslie with a family-friendly one-hour adaptation of Twelfth Night by the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre at 7 p.m. Admission is $6 per person at the door; children 12 and younger will be admitted free. The performance is sponsored by the Leslie Area Merchants Association. For more information, call (870) 448-2557.
July 6
First Wednesday Ladies’ Lunch Break
CONWAY — The First Wednesday Ladies’ Lunch Break will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Second Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at Dave Ward Drive and Farris Road. Enter the church from Farris Road. Women of all ages are invited to attend. ($5.00) and spiritually. Lunch, for $5, includes a drink and dessert. Child care is available at no charge with advance registration by calling (501) 327-4066 or (501) 730-4106 by Monday.
ONGOING
Half-Price Pool Passes
RUSSELLVILLE — Beginning Tuesday, pool passes for the M.J. Hickey Pool will be sold at half price. For more information, call the Hughes Community Center at (479) 968-1272.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Series
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Lane, Suite 5E, will offer a free Alzheimer’s Awareness series from 1-2 p.m. Thursdays. Sessions will include June 30, Know the 10 Signs; July 14, Dementia Conversations; July 21, Healthy Living for Your Brain; July 28, The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease; and Aug. 4, Effective Communication Strategies. RSVP by calling (501) 884-4440.
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 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. 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.
Tea Party Luncheon
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Tea Party has a luncheon at noon every Thursday at Larry’s Pizza, 1068 Markham St. Guest speakers and the members’ “soap box” are featured each week. Anyone interested in governmental and business affairs on the county, state or national level is invited to arrive early, eat pizza and meet the group’s members.
Upcoming
Fall Softball League Registration
RUSSELLVILLE — Registration for the Russellville Recreation and Parks Department’s fall softball league will begin July 11 and end at 5 p.m. July 22. Register at the Hughes Community Center from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Forms are available in the Russellville Recreation and Parks Department Office or at www.russellvillearkansas.org. For information, call the Hughes Center at (479) 968-1272.
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.
The Music Man
LESLIE — The Red Curtain Theatre’s production of The Music Man, presented by the Leslie Area Merchants Association and the Red Curtain Theatre of Conway, will be at 7 p.m. July 23 at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center in Leslie. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. For more information, call (870) 448-2557.
Fishing Derby
CONWAY — The Conway Human Development Center Fishing Derby will begin at 7:30 a.m. July 30 at the CHDC Pond, 150 E. Siebenmorgen Road. Participants must be 12 years old or younger, or community individuals with developmental disabilities. Prizes will be awarded at 10:45 a.m. Anglers must bring fishing equipment, buckets and bait/supplies. Registration is $5 for the early-bird special, or $10, starting at 6:30 a.m. at the derby. For more information, contact Elizabeth Litton at (501) 329-6851, ext. 319 or 370, or elizabeth.litton@dhs.arkansas.gov. Download registration forms at chdconline.wix.com/conwayhdc. The derby’s alternate rain date is Aug. 6.
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