April 23
Rabbit Hole
BATESVILLE — The Lyon College Harlequin Theatre will present David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Rabbit Hole, directed by Fonzie Geary, at 2 p.m. in the Holloway Theatre. Centered on the tragic death of 4-year-old Danny, the son of Becca Corbett and Howie Corbett, Rabbit Hole tackles the tangled web of loss, love and the colossal gamut of touchstones in between. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and non-Lyon students, and free for those with a Lyon ID.
April 24
Cabot AARP Meeting
CABOT — The Cabot AARP chapter will meet at 6 p.m. for a potluck at the Cabot Senior Citzens Center, 600 N. Grant St. There will be a short business meeting, followed by guest speaker Christopher Staten, financial advisor from Edward Jones, who will discuss Making Sense of Investing and Investment Management.
American Legion Post 71 Golf Tournament
CABOT — American Legion Post 71 will present its third annual Golf Tournament at the Rolling Hills Country Club. The four-person scramble will have a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Flight prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place, plus prizes for closest to the hole and longest drive. Excel Ford will sponsor a hole-in-one prize of a 2017 Ford Vehicle. A meal will be provided after play. The rain date will be May 1. For more information, call (501) 203-5715 or visit americanlegioncabot@suddenlink.net.
April 27
Empower the Homeless Annual Dinner
SEARCY — The Empower the Homeless Annual Dinner will take place at 6 p.m. at the Robbins Sanford Grand Hall, 118 N. Spring St. The dinner will benefit Jacob’s Place Homeless Mission in Searcy. To purchase tickets or to make a donation, call (501) 380-8283.
April 28
Friends of Old Main Spring Concert Series
SALEM — The Friends of Old Main will host Fridays With Friends, a spring concert series, in the Old Main schoolhouse auditorium, 221 N. Oak St. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with dinner served by members of the Friends, and music will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $7. The lineup for the series includes a concert this Friday with The Natural Disasters, featuring John T. Parks and Sarah Jo Roark. Proceeds will benefit the schoolhouse’s renovations. For more information, visit the Fulton County Heritage Foundation page on Facebook or call (501) 607-3767.
April 28 and April 29
Cherokee Village Community Chorus Concert
CHEROKEE VILLAGE — The Cherokee Village Community Chorus will present its spring concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday and at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Omaha Center. The performance, titled That’s Show Biz, is a concert of Broadway show tunes. Tickets, at $5 each, are available from any chorus member or at the door. All are invited to attend.
Daisy Patch Quilt Show
HEBER SPRINGS — The Daisy Patch Quilt Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Cleburne County Fairgrounds, 880 Bittle Road. There will be vendors, door prizes, quilt displays and food. No more than two quilts may be entered — three for Daisy Patch Quilt Club members. Entries may be brought in Tuesday, starting at 10 a.m. For more information, call Gerri Shipley at (501) 206-8965.
April 28 and May 2
Harding School of Theology LIVE Classroom
SEARCY — Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee, has announced its Live Interactive Video Education classroom setup for master’s degree programs in Bible, ministry and theology. Current and prospective students can attend virtual campus visits via LIVE technology Friday and May 2. Participants may register to attend the sessions at www.hst.edu/LIVE. HST LIVE is formatted to allow distance learners to better engage with their peers in the classroom.
April 29
Arkansas Street Machines Car & Truck Show
JACKSONVILLE — The 18th annual Arkansas Street Machines Car & Truck Show, originally set for last week but postponed because of expected storms, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Goodsell Truck Accessories, 401 Municipal Drive. The show will feature cars, trucks, antiques, classics, and new cars from local dealers. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Jacksonville Museum of Military History. For more information, call (501) 982-2245.
Daylily Society Spring Sale
SEARCY — The White County Daylily Society will have its annual spring sale, rain or shine, from 8 a.m to noon on the east side of the court square. For more information, call (501) 268-3711.
ONGOING
Art Contest
SALEM — The Salem Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9777 Auxiliary will sponsor an art contest for students and adults at the Fulton County Fair. The contest’s theme is What Red, White and Blue Means to Me, and entries can be any art medium. There will be three age divisions: Youth, ages 12 and younger; Juniors, ages 13-18; and adults, ages 19 and older. All adult entries must be framed and wired and ready to hang, and youth and junior entries can be on heavy poster board with holes punched in the top and string or wire to hang. Enter online after June 1, and preregister by July 15. For more information, contact the Salem VFW Auxiliary at (870) 371-0421 or the Fulton County Fair Office at (870) 895-5565.
Scholarships for Educators
Practicing educators in Arkansas public schools are encouraged to apply for Parsons-Burnett Scholarship Grants for graduate study in the 2017-2018 academic year. The grants are awarded to educators with a proven academic record and at least one year of successful teaching experience. The grants are funded by contributions from the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. For more information, visit www.artanow.com. Scholarship applications, which are due by June 15, may be downloaded from the site.
Ozarka College Free GED Classes
MELBOURNE — Free GED classes are offered at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View. Classes meet at Ozarka College in Melbourne from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; in Ash Flat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; and in Mammoth Spring and Mountain View from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Registration is ongoing. For more information, call the Ozarka College Adult Education Department at (870) 368-2051.
Free Brown-Bag Lunch
CABOT — The Mount Tabor United Methodist Church Women of Cabot serve a free brown-bag lunch at 11 a.m. each Thursday at the church, 4100 Arkansas 89 S. In 2016, this mission of the church served more than 8,600 lunches to the hungry and needy of Cabot.
Opportunity for Bridge Players
BEEBE — Bridge players are needed at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Shepherd’s Center at Beebe United Methodist Church, 302A N. Main St. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call (501) 843-2930.
Beebe Caregivers Support Group
BEEBE — The Beebe Caregivers Support Group meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Shepherd’s Center at Beebe United Methodist Church, 302A N. Main St. For more information, call Sandra Garrett at (501) 940-4021.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
CABOT — The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Cabot United Methodist Church, 2003 S. Pine St. For more information, call (501) 265-0027.
Republicans Meetings
NEWPORT — The Jackson County Republicans meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at Merchants and Planters Bank, 915 Arkansas 367 N. For more information, call Jeff McDonald at (870) 731-7646.
Friday Night Bingo
HEBER SPRINGS — Friday Night Bingo takes place each week at the American Legion Hall, 49 Park Road. Doors open at 5:30 for bonanzas, and regular play starts at 6:30 p.m.
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 provide assistance during natural disasters. All are invited to the meetings.
Upcoming
CASA Derby Day Fundraiser
NEWPORT — The 3rd Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocates will present a Derby Day fundraiser for CASA from 2:30-6:30 p.m. May 6 at the Newport Country Club. Attendees will watch the Kentucky Derby live on a big-screen TV. There will be a win, place or show raffle, with raffle tickets at $5 each or five for $20. The event will also feature heavy hors d’oeurves, a Horseshoe Pitching Contest, a Ladies Hat Contest, silent and live auctions, a hobby-horse race for adults, and two areas for photo opportunities. The cost is $35 per person. For more information, call Judy Felts at (870) 219-9791.
Hobo Shindig Garbage Can Dinner and Auction
HEBER SPRINGS — The Hobo Shindig Garbage Can Dinner and Auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. May 6 at St. Albert Catholic Church, 21 Park Road. A prize will be given for the best hobo costume. Tickets are $15 each, two for $25 or $40 for a family from the same household. For tickets or more information, call (501) 362-9450 or (501) 250-5668.
Business Expo
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will have its annual Business Expo, presented by FNBC, from 10 am. to 3 p.m. May 10 at the new Batesville Community Center and Aquatics Park. The theme for the expo is Luau. The Business to Business Trade Show, open to chamber members only, will take place from 10-11 a.m. The Business Expo will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Taste of the Chamber, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will feature local cuisine provided by chamber members. Booth rental is $175 or $150 for nonprofits. To reserve a booth, call (870) 793-2378 or visit membership@mybatesville.org.
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