May 9
White County Tea Party Meeting
SEARCY — The White County Tea Party will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Western Sizzlin Steak House, 3210 E. Race Ave. The public is invited. For more information, call (501) 278-9413 or email teaparty@itpwca.org.
May 10
Newport Newcomers Club Salad Luncheon
NEWPORT — The Newport Newcomers Club will have its annual salad luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, Third and Laurel streets. The full amount of the donations given at the door will benefit the Newport Elementary School’s Backpack Program, the Arkansas Center for Independence and the Humane Society of Jackson County.
May 12
Arkansas Constitutional Tea Party Meeting
CABOT — The Arkansas Constitutional Tea Party will meet at 7 p.m. at the Days Inn & Suites, 1302 W. Locust St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month. All are welcome. For more information, call (501) 813-6980.
Retired Teachers Spring Luncheon
JACKSONVILLE — The North Pulaski Retired Teachers will have their annual spring potluck luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at First Electric, 1000 S. JP Loop Road. The $1,000 scholarship recipient and his or her parents and principal will be guests. All public school retirees are welcome to attend and join the group. For more information, call Sharon Johnson at (501) 982-6345.
May 13
Highway 13 Extension Dedication and Ribbon Cutting
SEARCY — The Arkansas Highway 13 extension dedication and ribbon cutting will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Bayou Des Arc Bridge on the southern end of the new route. Access the bridge from the north off Arkansas 36 onto Honeyhill Road. Access from the south off Arkansas 267. Attire will be causal. In the event of rain, bring an umbrella. If the weather is dangerous, the event will be moved to the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2323 S. Main St.
May 13 and 14
Quilt and Needlework Exhibit
CABOT — The Cabot Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild will present a quilt and needlework exhibit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Cabot Public Library, at Arkansas 89 and 10th Street. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
May 14
Pancake Breakfast Cancellation
HORSESHOE BEND — The Horseshoe Bend Knights of Columbus have canceled their Mega Pancake Breakfast Benefit on Saturday because of a conflict with Horseshoe Bend Dogwood Days, and the Kiwanis also have a pancake breakfast on that day.
Celebrating Calico Rock Art
CALICO ROCK — The Calico Rock Museum will host a Celebrating Calico Rock Art event to celebrate Arkansas Heritage Month. The event will include a special temporary exhibit celebrating the art of the late Emma Drown Morgan, Harvey Bufford and Junior Cobb. There will be an awards presentation and reception at 10 a.m. in the Murphy Gallery for local high school students whose works celebrate the community’s history. Guests will be invited to participate in artist demonstrations and create their own art. For more information, call (870) 297-6100 or visit www.calicorockmuseum.com.
Arkansas Heritage Day
PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN — Arkansas Heritage Day festivities will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Petit Jean State Park to celebrate the state’s rich heritage. Topics of interest will include Native American life and the Civilian Conservation Corps. All events are free. For a schedule or more information, call (501) 727-5441 or visit www.petitjeanstatepark.com.
Second Saturday Bingo
HEBER SPRINGS — Second Saturday Bingo will be played at St. Albert Catholic Church, 21 Park Road. Quickfire games will begin at 5:30 p.m. There will be a concession stand with homemade desserts. All are welcome.
Corvette Show and Shine
SEARCY — Corvettes of Arkansas, Ltd. will present a Corvette show and shine from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berryhill Park. There is no registration fee. Awards will be given to the people’s choice of cars. The public is invited.
Clothing Drive Challenge
CABOT — A Clothing Drive Challenge to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Open Arms Shelter is being sponsored by the Cabot Lions Club. Donations of new or gently worn clothing, coats, belts and shoes (infant through adult sizes), as well as backpacks and suitcases, will be accepted from 8 a.m. to noon at the Cabot Farmers Market, in the parking lot of ReNew Community Church, 1122 S. Second St. For more information, call (501) 920-2122.
ONGOING
Lifeguard Classes
JACKSONVILLE — Lifeguard classes will be offered at the Jacksonville Community Center. Participants must pass a pre-test and be at least 15 years old. Registrants 16 and older who commit to lifeguard for the city for the summer will pay $125 for the course. The regular fee is $250. For class times and registration information, call (501) 982-4171 or visit www.cityofjacksonville.net.
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.
World War I Exhibit
CABOT — A World War I exhibit is on display at the Museum of American History, 114 S. First St., through May 21. Commemorating the centennial of the war, the traveling exhibit consists of 12 photo panels developed by the Arkansas History Commission that depict the role of Arkansas in World War I. Almost 60 original photos, uniforms and other artifacts from the museum’s collection are included. The museum is open from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. each Friday and Saturday. For information, call Mike Polston, museum director, at (501) 286-9665.
Music in the Mall
FAIRFIELD BAY — Music in the Mall, featuring local and drop-in performers, will take place from 6-9 p.m. the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Education Center Gazebo in the Village Mall. All are invited to bring instruments, their singing voices, lawn chairs and neighbors. The event is free. For more information, visit the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Lane, Suite 5, or call (501) 884-4440.
The Foreigner Production and Opening Reception
SEARCY — Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., will present The Foreigner, written by Larry Shue and directed by David Goble, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and again May 20, 21, 27 and 28; and at 1:30 p.m. May 22 and 29. Tickets are $15, plus tax. A Southern-themed opening reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday and feature Southern-style appetizers and sweet peach tea for $5 above the ticket price. Make reservations for the reception 48 hours in advance. For more information or tickets, call (501) 368-0111 or visit centeronthesquare.org.
Summer Bridge Program
NEWPORT — Arkansas State University-Newport will offer a Summer Bridge program May 31 through June 29 for high school students who want to earn four hours of college credit. The courses are at ASUN’s normal per-credit hour rates, but scholarships are available. Classes will meet from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at ASUN. For more information, contact Irina Reynolds, ASUN coordinator of college and life skills, at (870)-512-7702 or irina_reynolds@asun.edu.
Second Time Around Bookstore’s New Hours
SEARCY — The Literacy Council of White County operates the Second Time Around Bookstore at 811 S. Main St., Suite D. The literacy office and store’s new hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. The bookstore is closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. To train as a tutor, to become a bookstore volunteer or for more information, call (501) 278-5500.
UPCOMING
Community Music Gathering
BATESVILLE — A Batesville community music gathering will take place from 6-8 p.m. May 16 at First Community Bank. Instrumentalists — on acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, accordion, drums, etc. — and singers are invited to perform oldies, as well as gospel, country and soft rock music. Listeners are also welcome.
Southside Community Blood Drive
SOUTHSIDE — A Southside Community Blood Drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21 at the Mount Zion Lodge, 985 Batesville Blvd. All who are eligible are encouraged to donate blood.
Grief and Loss Support Group
JACKSONVILLE — The Caring Hearts Grief and Loss Support Group will meet from 10-11 a.m. May 21 at the Christian Church Jacksonville building, 200 E. Martin. For those who cannot make the group meeting, individual sessions can be scheduled. The group meets the third Saturday of every month unless otherwise announced. For more information, contact Steve Summers at (870) 710-1508.
Fine Art Show Sale
SEARCY — The Creative Arts Society Fine Art Show Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m May 21 at the White County Fairgrounds, 802 Davis Drive. Artists are welcome to exhibit and sell their original work. The booth-rental fee is $40 and can be prepaid or paid the morning of the show. Haywood Catering will sell barbecue. For more information, call (501) 270-2278 or email thecreativeartssociety@hotmail.com.
Festival Street Market
SALEM — The 67th annual Fulton County Homecoming Festival will be May 27 and 28 in Salem. Festival organizers are accepting vendors for the Festival Street Market. Rental fees are $75 for Friday night and Saturday, or $40 for Saturday only, plus $10 for electricity. Booths are 10 feet wide and the depth of a parking space. All food vendors must meet the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and be inspected by Health Department officials. All vendors must meet the Arkansas sales-tax regulations. For applications, visit www.salemar.com or call Tonya at (870) 371-0887.
Homecoming Festival 5K Race
SALEM — The 2016 Bank of Salem Mark Thomas Memorial Apple Pie 5K Run will begin at 8 a.m. May 28. Online registration is available at www.register-wizard.com/events/applepierun/register. The early-registration fee is $15; entry fees the day of the race will be $20. For a paper entry form, go to the Bank of Salem or call Sherry Jackson at (870) 895-6226. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. Participants can register before the race from 6:45-7:30 a.m. on the north side of the court square, or check in by 7:30. For more information, call Jackson or Holly Pate at (870) 895-6209.
Outdoor and ACT Prep Camp
BATESVILLE — Lyon College will host its annual Outdoor and ACT Prep Camp for rising high school juniors and seniors June 5-8. The event will offer a taste of the Lyon Education and Adventure Program (LEAP) and specialized ACT instruction from Stephen Leake, president of College Prep Coach Inc. Outdoor activities will include slacklining, bouldering, kayak polo, ultimate frisbee and a slip-n-slide. The cost is $300, which includes accommodations and meals on campus, outdoor activities and the ACT prep course. For more information or to register, visit lyon.edu/actcamp.
ASU-Newport Summer Camps
NEWPORT — Arkansas State University-Newport will offer two “Get a Clue” camps this summer for Jackson County youth. The camps, based on the board game Clue, will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day in Walton Hall at ASUN, on June 13-16 for students entering third through sixth grades, and July 11-14 for students entering seventh through ninth grades. The fee is $85, and limited scholarship opportunities are available. Registration and fees are due June 3. For registration forms, visit ASUN, call (870) 512-7844, or email debbie_snetzer@asun.edu or irina_reynolds@asun.edu.
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