May 29
The Foreigner
SEARCY — Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch Ave., will present The Foreigner, written by Larry Shue and directed by David Goble, at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, plus tax. For more information or tickets, call (501) 368-0111 or visit
centeronthesquare.org.
May 30
Memorial Day Ceremony
CABOT — American Legion Post 71 will present its annual
Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Park Community Center. The Post 71 Honor Guard will post colors and assist with the ceremony, which will be followed by a wreath-laying service at the Veterans Monument in front of the center. Attire will be Post 71 caps and summer dress — white polo shirts and gray slacks — or other appropriate attire.
June 1
A History of Burt Rutan
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Place, No. 2, will present Round & Out of This World: A History of Burt Rutan from a VariEz Builder’s Perspective! from 1-2 p.m. Author and historian John Lambert, who has built and flown Rutan’s VariEz kit plane, will narrate the presentation. Rutan, best known for his world-record around-the-world nonstop flight with co-pilot Jeana Yeager, has been an aviation trailblazer with his aircraft designs.
Single Parent Scholarship Application Deadline
SEARCY — The deadline for applying for White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Inc. summer 2016 scholarships is Wednesday. WCSPSF Inc. awards scholarships to White County single parents who have minor children and are pursuing postsecondary education in order to achieve skilled employment. View the application at www.aspsf.org/county_white.html. For more information, contact Executive Director Dan Newsom at wcspsf.inc@gmail.com or call (501) 230-2414.
June 2
AARP Driver Safety Course
SEARCY — The Primes Times of White County Medical Center, now Unity Health, 3214 E. Race Ave., will offer an AARP Smart Driver Course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hubach Conference Center. Participants are asked to park behind the hospital off Moore Street, use the elevator to go to the first floor and bring a coat because of the chilly room. The instructor is Frances Mizell. The cost is $15 for AARP members with an AARP ID card and $20 for nonmembers. To register, call Elizabeth Leaver at Prime Times at (501) 278-3230, or call Mizell at (501) 268-5703, send a fax to (501) 203-5156 or email wlmizell@att.net.
June 4
Farmers Market Opening
BATESVILLE — Batesville’s Main Street Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon in the Pocket Park on Main Street, with live music from the Bona Fide String Band around 9 a.m. The market will operate the first and third Saturdays of each month through November. This week’s market will offer early summer vegetables, blueberries, blackberries, honey, herbs, and eggs from free-ranging chickens. Craftspeople will sell handmade items and art. For more information or a vendor application, call Market Manager Jean Larson at (208) 869-1445 or email
jeallo16@gmail.com.
North Arkansas Ancestor Fair
MARSHALL — The 27th North Arkansas Ancestor Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Christian Church off U.S. 65. The event will feature a gang of ancestor hunters and information about north Arkansas families. Ray Hanley of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s “Arkansas Postcard Past,” will give an illustrated program at 1:30 p.m. titled A Picture Postcard History of Searcy and Newton Counties. Genealogists and historians who want to share their information may set up tables, which will be provided, at 7:30 a.m. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. A mixer-dinner to meet other researchers will be at 6 p.m. June 3 at Los Aztecas Restaurant on U.S. 65. For more information, contact Shirley Gray at (870) 448-3308 or shirleysdream@windstream.net.
The SAME Cafe
SEARCY — The SAME Cafe will be open from 4-5:30 p.m. at the West Side Church of Christ, 709 W. Arch St. The SAME Cafe is open to anyone in the community who would like a free warm meal.
Summer Celebration
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will host its annual Summer Celebration … Lights, Camera, Party! — a fundraiser for the arts — at the Barnett Building, 267 E. Main St. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event’s “red carpet” theme will include prizes for the best-dressed “actor” and “actress.” There will be a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, drinks, raffle prizes and live music by Danny Dozier, Sarah Roark and John Parks. Tickets are $50 in advance at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Carlee’s Hallmark, Citizens Bank, First Community Bank and the BAAC Gallery on Main; or $55 at the door. Tables of eight are $400. For reservations or more information, call (870) 793-3382.
ONGOING
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 filmmaker/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 for the Independence County Library’s Summer Reading Program, for preschoolers to sixth-graders, will begin Wednesday. 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, June 8 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.
First Responder Course
BATESVILLE — A First Responder course will be offered from
5:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting this week and running through June 30, in Room 926 of the Nursing Allied Health Building at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. The fee is $125, plus a textbook. First Responder teaches students emergency care for trauma patients, splinting techniques, bleeding control, rescue procedures, how to prepare a patient for transport and stabilization of a patient. Wesley Gay is the instructor. This course is a prerequisite to EMT basic training. For more information or to register, call (870) 612-2082 or email katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu.
Library Summer Celebration
BATESVILLE — To celebrate summer, the Independence County Library, 368 E. Main St., is offering lots of new books, DVDs, audio books, graphic novels and new programs. The library will have drawings for gift certificates to downtown Batesville restaurants on Friday. Register for the drawings at the library.
EMT Instructor Course
BATESVILLE — The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville will offer an EMT instructor course to introduce the experienced EMT to the teaching aspects of EMS, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13-17. The program includes lectures and student demonstrations to practice teaching skills. The course fee is $185, plus the cost of a textbook. To take the class, an EMT is required to have two years of experience. Wesley Gay is the instructor. For more information or to register, call (870) 612-2082 or email katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu.
Summer Reading Camp
BATESVILLE — Registration is open for Get in the Game … Read! — the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project’s 2016 Summer Reading Camp for children entering first through sixth grades. The camp will meet from 9 a.m. to noon June 6-9 at Fellowship Bible Church (formerly Landers Theater), 156 S. Third St. The camp will offer engaging reading and writing activities with a focus on stories related to competition, physical activity and sports heroes. The registration fee is $125 per child. A $25 discount is offered to siblings. Register at oflp.org/read2016 or by calling (870) 793-5912.
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.
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.
Summer Bridge Program
NEWPORT — Arkansas State University-Newport will offer a Summer Bridge program Tuesday 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. 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
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.
Community Music Gathering
BATESVILLE — A community music gathering will take place from 6-8 p.m. June 6 at First Community Bank. Instrumentalists and singers are welcome to perform oldies, as well as gospel, country and soft-rock selections, etc. Listeners are also welcome.
Ozarka College Registration Days
MELBOURNE — Ozarka College will host registration days this summer 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. June 7 in Mountain View; from 1-5 p.m. June 21 and from 3-7 p.m. July 19 in Melbourne; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 7 in Ash Flat. 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.
Arkansas Constitutional Tea Party Meeting
CABOT — The Arkansas Constitutional Tea Party will meet at 7 p.m. June 9 in the Meeting Room of the Days Inn & Suites, 1302 W. Locust St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call (501) 813-6980.
Family Movie Night at the Park
BEEBE — Centennial Bank, in partnership with the city of Beebe, will host a Family Movie Night at the Park at 8:30 p.m. June 10 at the Beebe Ballpark. Admission is free, and the featured movie will be Zootopia. Free popcorn and water will be provided. The concession stand will open at 7:30 p.m. for purchases of hot dogs, candy and sodas. For more information, call the Beebe City Hall at (501) 882-8135 or (501) 882-6295.
Chamber Golf Classic
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Citizens Bank will present the 11th annual Chamber Golf Classic, a four-man scramble, June 10 at The Course at Eagle Mountain. Registration will be at 9 a.m., with tee-off at 10. The team entry fee is $400, and the entry deadline is Friday. For more information, contact Jamie Beck at (870) 793-2378 or jamiebeck@mybatesville.org.
Bark in the Park
ROSE BUD — Bark in the Park — a dog walk, dog training and a pet costume contest to benefit Service Dogs of Distinction Inc. — will take place June 11 at Rose Bud Community Park. Registration will start at 9 a.m. Service Dogs of Distinction is a nonprofit that provides service dogs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder at no cost to the veterans. For more information, call Don Gardner at (501) 730-3928.
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 Friday. For registration forms, visit ASUN, call (870) 512-7844, or email debbie_snetzer@asun.edu or irina_reynolds@asun.edu.
Rockin’ & Readin’ Concert
BATESVILLE — The Rockin’ & Readin’ concert to benefit the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project is set for 7 p.m. June 18 at the Barnett Building on Main Street. The concert will feature local artists The Jokers and Pres Ellis. Tickets are on sale for $35 each at The Citizen’s Bank, FNBC, Carly’s Hallmark and the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project. The ticket price includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres. For more information about the Literacy Project, call (870) 793-5912 or visit www.oflp.org.
The Talley Trio Concert
JACKSONVILLE — The award-winning gospel group The Talley Trio will perform at 7 p.m. June 21 at First Assembly of God, 221 N. Elm St. Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be taken.
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 on July 2. All are invited to view the Fireworks Extravaganza on the shores of Sandy Beach in Heber Springs, or by boat. 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. For more information, visit www.heber-springs.com or follow the chamber on Facebook.
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.
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