May 19
Retirement Reception
MORRILTON — A retirement reception and art show in honor of Jim Gatling, art teacher for Sacred Heart Catholic School, will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the Sacred Heart cafeteria. The public is invited to attend.
Open Mic Night
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Library will present an Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Musicians of all styles and skill levels are welcome to showcase their talent. Poets and comedians are also invited to this family-friendly event. To preregister to perform, call the library at (501) 327-7482 or email nancy@fcl.org.
Maumelle Newcomers Luncheon
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle Newcomers will have their monthly luncheon at 11 a.m. at the Maumelle Country Club. The recipient of the Newcomers’ scholarship will be announced, and the club’s new officers will be installed. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call Cheryl Emery at (501) 773-3078.
Links for Learning Golf Tournament
MORRILTON — The 11th annual Links for Learning golf tournament will take place at the Morrilton Country Club. Proceeds from the tournament will support the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Foundation. The three-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $300 per three-person team, and the registration deadline is today. Tickets are $10 each for a golf-ball drop at the end of the tournament with
a prize of up to $1,000. Registration forms are available at www.uaccm.edu or by calling (501) 977-2085. For more information, call Morgan Zimmerman at (501) 977-2085.
May 20
Pig Roast and Auction
CENTER RIDGE — First Baptist Church of Center Ridge will have a pig roast and auction at the church, 3631 Arkansas 92. The event, a fundraiser for church camp, will be held rain or shine. A silent auction will begin at 3:30 p.m., dinner will be served from 5-7, and a live auction is set for 7. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 3-12. Children younger than 3 may eat free. For more information or to view auction items, visit www.facebook.com/fbccr.
May 21
Wooster Memorial Ceremony
WOOSTER — The annual Wooster Memorial Ceremony will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at the Wooster City Park, 30 Parkway Ave. Park gates will open at 8 a.m. Two handmade quilts crafted by the Faulkner County Quilts for Veterans organization will be given to veterans, selected by a free raffle. A free lunch will be provided by the Roadrunners’ Extension Homemaker Club after the ceremony. U.S., Arkansas and other official flags will be accepted
for retirement. For more information, call Emily Harris at (501) 733-2409.
Enviro-Maze Planning Meeting
CONWAY — The Conway EcoFest is seeking volunteers to help create an Enviro-Maze and will
have a planning meeting from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St. Teams of volunteers will be formed to plan this large complex maze. Many volunteers with a variety of skill sets are needed. For more information, call Debbie Plopper at (501) 472-0901, Treci at (501)538-5878 or Scott at (501)269-9540, or email conwayecofest@gmail.com. For more information on EcoFest, visit Facebook or www.conwayecofest.com.
Mustang 5K Color Run
PERRYVILLE — The second annual Mustang 5K Color Run to benefit the Perryville boys basketball team will begin at 8 a.m. at the Perry County Fairgrounds. Registration and packet pickup will be at 7 a.m. Age categories of runners are 12 and under; 13-20; 21-39; and 40-plus. The registration fee is $25. Team registration is $20 per person, with a 10-member minimum. For more information, call (501) 889-2277.
Atkins Picklefest Breakfast
ATKINS — The Atkins Picklefest breakfast will take place from 6-11 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption, 118 Ave. Three NE. The cost is $6 for all-you-can-eat sausage and pancakes, plus coffee, milk and juice. For more information, call (479) 264-4618.
Renewal RanchRally for Recovery
CONWAY — Renewal Ranch’s Rally for Recovery will begin at 5 p.m. at the Conway Expo Center. The guest speaker will be Keith Jackson, former NFL player and director of Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids (PARK) in Little Rock. Jackson will also be available for a meet-and-greet from 4-5 p.m. The menu includes catfish and all the fixings. Tickets are $25 each, and patron-level sponsorship group tables, which include six tickets, are $250. Proceeds will go toward the battle against alcohol and drug addiction. For more information, contact Matt Hill at (501) 209-2917 or matt.hill10787@gmail.com.
Quilts of Valor Sew Day
CONWAY— The “A Second Tour” Quilts of Valor group will have a sew day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the McGee Center, 3800 College Ave. The group will work on Quilts of Valor projects — quilt blocks or tops. Quilters of any skill level are welcome to participate. All quilt tops completed are awarded to veterans in Arkansas. To request a quilt for a veteran, visit www.qovf.org. For more information, contact Sheila Gordon, Arkansas state coordinator, at (501)-354-5758 or sheila.gordon@qovf.org.
May 21
Vocal Scholarship Award Concert
CONWAY — The Kristin Lewis Foundation will host the second Vocal Scholarship Award Concert at 3 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas. A reception and awards presentation will follow. The event is free and open to the public. The awards will follow a two-day competition. UCA alumna and opera singer Kristin Lewis is the founder of the Kristin Lewis Foundation, which is dedicated to encouraging talented musicians at all levels of performance.
May 22
Conway AARP Meeting
CONWAY — Conway AARP Chapter 796 will meet at the Ola and John Hawks Senior Wellness and Activity Center, 705 E. Siebenmorgen Road. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m., followed by featured speakers Craig O’Neill and Jane Hankins from noon to 1 p.m. All seniors 50 and older are invited to attend. Meal tickets can be purchased at the door, and membership dues for the chapter are $5 per year. For more information, call Ruby Johnson at (501) 327-0498 or Ron Ross at (501) 327-6803.
Audubon Society Meeting
RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas River Valley Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Lakeview Room of the Lake Dardanelle State Park Visitor Center. For directions, call (479) 977-3899. The program will be presented by Jack Stewart of Jasper, who serves on the board of directors of the National Audubon Society and is education co-chair for the Arkansas Audubon Society. His topic will be Many Happy Days I’ve Squandered, about natural-history books that he read in his youth that influenced his life. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.
May 23-26
Water-Safety Instructor Classes
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will conduct Red Cross water-safety instructor classes for anyone who would like to teach swim lessons. The classes will be held from Monday through May 26 at the Hughes Community Center and the M.J. Hickey Pool. Participants may register and pay the registration fee from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Hughes Community Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive. For more information, call
(479) 968-1272.
May 24
Perryville Planning and Zoning Meeting
PERRYVILLE — The regular Perryville Planning and Zoning meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Perryville City Hall Meeting Room.
ONGOING
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, drop by the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Lane, Suite 5, or call (501) 884-4440.
Learn to Swim Program Registration
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will conduct swim lessons with certified Red Cross instructors at the M.J. Hickey Pool. The program will begin June 6, with sessions and classes determined by the number of participants. Each session will include eight lessons in two weeks. Morning and evening classes will be offered. Register from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Hughes Community Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive. A parent or legal guardian needs to register minors, and the fee is $60.
For more information, call (479) 968-1272.
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
Pool Opening
RUSSELLVILLE — The M.J. Hickey Pool will open May 28. Pool hours will be 12:30-6:30 p.m. every day. Daily admission is $4 for adults 18 and older, and $3 for children younger than 18. Individual season passes are available for $75 at the Hughes Community Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive.
Alzheimer’s Disease Education Program
CONWAY — Living With Alzheimer’s for Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s, a series of education programs for families dealing with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, will be presented at 10 a.m. June 2 at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St. Topics will include developing a care team, legal and financial planning, coping strategies, care and treatment options, communicating and connecting, and maximizing independence. For more information or to register for the program, visit alz.org/arkansas or call (800) 272-3900.
Live at the Library!
CONWAY — Buddy Case will present a concert at 2 p.m. June 4 at the Faulkner County Library. Case is an accomplished singer/songwriter and guitarist. In 2009, he was voted Audience Favorite in the Merle Travis National Guitar competition and was awarded first runner-up overall. All library events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (501) 327-7482 or email nancy@fcl.org.
Book Signing
CONWAY — Local author and librarian Adrianna Davis will have a book signing at 1 p.m. June 4 at the Faulkner County Library. She will sign copies of The Journey Series, an anthology of chapbooks that take a look at life, at death and love, and everything life has to offer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing from the University of Central Arkansas and is pursuing a master’s degree in library science. All library events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (501) 327-7482 or email nancy@fcl.org.
Benefit Golf Tournament
CONWAY — A golf tournament to benefit the Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. June 17 at Nutters Chapel Golf and Country Club. Breakfast and registration will be at 7:45 a.m. The three-person scramble costs $300 per team. Cash prizes, which will be presented after lunch, will be awarded for closest to the pin and longest drive. Sponsorship packages are available. For more information, call Jill Enderlin at (501) 269-3065 or Jan Clark at (501) 730-2966.
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