Aug. 10
Learn to Paint the Bob Ross Way
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Ozark Folk Center State Park will present Learn to Paint the Bob Ross Way, a four-hour class on the wet-on-wet style of painting popularized by late celebrity and painter Bob Ross. Teacher Brenda Lawrence is a Certified Bob Ross Art Instructor. All canvas, brushes, paints and supplies will be provided. Participants will go home with a finished 16-by-20-inch oil painting. For more information or to register for the class, call (870) 269-3851.
Aug. 11
2017 Kids Art Exhibition and Reception
BATESVILLE — The 2017 Kids Art Exhibition — a display of art created by students in kindergarten through the sixth grade at the Batesville Area Arts Council’s Summer Art Camp — will be on display in BAAC’s Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St., through Aug. 26. A gallery reception for the exhibit will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday. Participating students will be awarded with an exhibition certificate, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (870) 793-3382.
Movies in the Park-Food Truck Friday
BATESVILLE — The city of Batesville will host a Movies in the Park-Food Truck Friday, beginning at 11 a.m. at Riverside Park. A free showing of Storks will begin at 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kyle Christopher at (870) 793-2378 or tourism@mybatesville.org.
Aug. 11 and Aug. 12
Old Time Fiddle Weekend
MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Old Time Fiddle Weekend at Ozark Folk Center State Park will take place both days. The event will feature fiddle contests for the official Arkansas State Fiddle Championship. To register, call (870) 269-3851.
Aug. 11 – Aug. 13
Melba Theater Anniversary Celebration
BATESVILLE — The Melba Theater, 115 Main St., will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the theater’s official reopening. The 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday for the regular price of $4. On Saturday, there will be a red-carpet celebration featuring live entertainment, food and a screening of the classic 1952 musical Singin’ in the Rain. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the movie at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at melbatheater.org or the Melba Theater box office and will include a Melba gift item. At 5 p.m. Sunday, there will be a regular showing of Singin’ in the Rain. For more information, visit melbatheater.org.
Aug. 12
Etched Pottery Tray Workshop
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will present an Etched Pottery Tray Workshop from 1-4 p.m. at Main Street Pottery, 309 E. Main St. The cost is $50 per person. Register at batesvilleareaartscouncil.org. For more information, call (870) 793-3382.
AARP Smart Driver Course
SEARCY — The PrimeTimes of Unity Health Medical Center will host an AARP Smart Driver Course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Hubach Conference Center, 3214 E. Race Ave. The instructors are Deborah Landers and Jerry Yates. The cost of the course is $15 for AARP members with an AARP card, and $20 for nonmembers. Participants are asked to park behind the hospital off Moore Street, use the elevator to go to the first floor and bring a sweater or jacket because the room is cold. To register for the class, call Elizabeth Lever at PrimeTimes at (501) 278-3230.
Clothing Drive Challenge
CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club will sponsor the Clothing Drive Challenge to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Open Arms Shelter. All are invited to drop off new or gently worn clothing, coats, belts and shoes (infant through adult sizes) Saturday at the Cabot Farmers Market in the parking lot of ReNew Community Church, 1122 S. Second St. Backpacks and suitcases will also be collected. For more information, call (501) 920-2122.
Wiffle Ball Tournament Fundraiser
SEARCY — The Apostolic Church will host a Wiffle Ball Tournament to benefit the Veterans Outreach Ministries Center. The tournament will begin at 10 a.m. Registration is $25 per team and is due Monday. For more information or to register, call pastor Larry Davidson at (501) 827-2565.
White River Bass Classic
BATESVILLE — The White River Bass Classic will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the White River in Batesville. For more information, call (870) 307-4113.
Aug. 13
Gospel Singing Convention
BROCKWELL — The Izard County Gospel Singing Convention will meet at 2 p.m. in the old store building at the Brockwell Gospel Music School. All are invited to bring the music-school songbook and an instrument to play. Special music is welcome. For more information, call (870) 834-5827 or (870) 368-4146.
Small Town Amateur Radio Service Meeting
CABOT— The Small Town Amateur Radio Service, or Stars, a ham-radio group, will meet at 1:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 71, 114 N. First St. The group meets the second Sunday of every month. For more information, call (501) 203-5715.
Aug. 14
White County Retired Teachers Meeting
SEARCY — The White County Retired Teachers will meet at noon at the Carmichael Community Center, 801 S. Elm St. George Hopkins, head of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, will speak. Lunch will be provided; RSVP to Joe Hurd at williamjhurd@yahoo.com. Dues may also be paid at the meeting.
Kids Track Night
SEARCY — Kids Track Night, a free event open to kids ages 1-13, will begin at 6 p.m. at the Harding University Track. The mission of Kids Track Night is to promote running in a fun, safe environment. Running events range from 50 meters through a mile. At the end of each meet, there will also be a 4x400 meter relay for the older kids. More information and registration are available at searcyrush.com.
White County Tea Party Meeting
SEARCY — The White County Tea Party will meet at 6:30 p.m. at IHOP, 3513 E. Race Ave. Josh Waters with Conduit for Action will speak on legislative issues. For more information, call (501) 322-3196 or email teaparty@itpwca.org.
Aug. 15
French Legion of Honor Ceremony
BATESVILLE — Beatrice Moore, the consul of France for Arkansas, will honor three World War II veterans who will receive the French Legion of Honor medal: William Strauss, Roy Rogers and Olan Wages. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. at the Batesville Community Center and Aquatics Park. The majority of Americans who have received the French Legion of Honor medal are veterans who helped liberate France during World War II. The award shows the gratitude of France to Americans.
Scholarship Application Deadline
SEARCY — The deadline is Tuesday t0 apply for White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Inc. fall 2017 scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to White County single parents who have minor children and are pursuing postsecondary education in order to achieve skilled employment. The application may be viewed at www.aspsf.org. For more information, contact Executive Director Dan Newsom at wcspsf.inc@gmail.com or (501) 230-2414.
Aug. 16
Solar Eclipse Presentation
BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library will host a solar eclipse presentation from noon to 1 p.m. at The Loft in the Barnett Building, 267 E. Main St. Beverly Meinzer, a chemistry professor at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, will present the program. The event is free and open to the public.
ONGOING
Music in the Caverns Cancellation
MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Music in the Caverns concert series at Blanchard Springs Caverns has been canceled. Caroling in the Caverns will begin at the end of November. For more information, call the caverns at (870) 757-2211.
Ozarka College Yoga Classes
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Ozarka College in Mountain View will offer yoga classes through the Continuing Education program for eight weeks, beginning Aug. 15. There will be two sessions offered each day. Tuesday sessions will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. and from 5:45-7:15 p.m. Thursday sessions will be from 5-6:30 p.m. and from 6:45-8:15 p.m. The instructor will be Rachel Olivia Bishop. Students can bring their own yoga mat, blocks, straps, etc.; however, there will be a few yoga mats available. The cost per eight-week session, which meets twice a week, is $160, or $150 for people 60 and older, and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway at (870) 269-5600 or lhgalloway@ozarka.edu.
New Vision Newport Leadership Class
NEWPORT — The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 New Vision Newport leadership class. This year’s sessions will begin with a mandatory overnight retreat Sept. 15 and 16. Other sessions are held one day per month at various locations. Applications will be accepted through Friday. The tuition fee of $300 includes all materials, meals and travel expenses. Return completed applications to the chamber office, 201 Hazel St. For more information, contact Julie Allen at (870) 523-3618 or Jon Chadwell at (870) 523-1009.
Pioneer Village Summer Saturdays
SEARCY — Pioneer Village, a late-1800s village at 1200 Higginson St., will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all Saturdays through August. Volunteers will give tours of the buildings and grounds. All buildings are original to White County. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. For more information or to verify opening in the event of rain, call (501) 580-6633.
Summer Arkansas Artists and Mentors Exhibit
BEEBE — The Arkansas State University-Beebe Art Department is featuring the exhibit Arkansas Grown: Artists Emerging on the Arkansas Art Scene through Tuesday in the England Center Art Gallery, 201 N. Orange St. Participating artists and their mentors are Hannah May and mentor Stephen Driver; Logan Hunter and mentor Louise Halsey; Joey Lindsey and mentor John Baymore; Irena Fernandez and mentor Richard Stephens; Robert LaWarre and mentor Austin Lindsey; and Cat Traen and mentor Amy Klein. The gallery is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call (501) 882-4495.
Farmers Market
HORSESHOE BEND — The Horseshoe Bend Farmers Market will be open from 8-10:30 a.m. each Wednesday at Faith Presbyterian Church, at Church and Fourth streets. Vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods and crafts.
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. Food is available.
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
Business After Hours Pool Party
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will host Beat the Heat: A Business After Hours Pool Party at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Batesville Aquatics Park Party Deck. Food will be provided by Big’s of Batesville and live music by Michael and Ashlyn Bruce and Raymond Hendrix. There is no charge, but tickets are required to enter the event. You can pick tickets up at the Batesville Area Chamber or RSVP to Shelly Hendrix at (870) 793-2378.
Summer Paint Night
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will present a Summer Paint Night from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17 at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St. The cost is $35 per person. Register at batesvilleareaartscouncil.org. For more information, call (870) 793-3382.
Basic Leather Crafting Class
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Ozark Folk Center State Park will offer a basic leather crafting class, taught by Janice Clark, on Aug. 18. Participants will make a personalized leather journal while learning the basic leather-crafting skills of tooling, staining, lacing and finishing. To register for the class, call (870) 269-3851.
Beats & Eats August
SEARCY — Main Street Searcy will host its monthly Beats & Eats downtown, beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 18. The event will include live music, food from local businesses and food trucks, kid-friendly activities and shopping. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs to the Main Street parking lot, behind Think Idea Studio and Burrito Day, for this free community event.
Solar Eclipse Viewing
BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library will host a Solar Eclipse Viewing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Pocket Park on Main Street. Solar eclipse glasses and safety viewing instructions can be picked up at the library Monday through Aug. 21. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (870) 793-8814.
Next Generation Concert
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Ozark Folk Center State Park will host the annual Next Generation concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 in the Music Auditorium. Scheduled to perform are Twang, Here Comes Trouble, Five South, Pretty Lil Miss, Possum Juice and Outlaw Status. For more information, call (870) 269-3851.
Public Casting Call
BATESVILLE — The NADT Dance Academy will host a public casting call for The Nutcracker for ages 5 through adult from 2-3 p.m. Aug. 19. No dance experience is required nor affiliation with NADT. Performances will be the weekend before Thanksgiving. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Cindy Hubbard at (866) GOT-NADT, www.nadt.info or cindy@nadt.info.
Cheeseburger in Paradise Fundraiser
FAIRFIELD BAY — Tickets are on sale for the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center’s annual Cheeseburger in Paradise fundraiser, set for 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Conference Center. The dinner and dance will feature beach food, a silent auction, a pay-as-you-go bar and live music by Lucky Draw. Tickets are $25, and 50/50 raffle tickets are $5 each. Tickets are available from committee members Linda Duncan, Bonnie Lang, Sharon Luxon, Kay Otis and Cindy Wellenberger, and at the Education Center and the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. For more information, call (501) 884-4440.
Democratic Party of White County Meeting
SEARCY — The Democratic Party of White County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Arkansas State University-Searcy, 1800 E. Moore Ave. For more information, visit white@arkdems.org or call (501) 368-9390.
Carved Wine Chiller Pottery Workshop
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will present a Carved Wine Chiller Pottery Workshop from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 22 at Main Street Pottery, 309 E. Main St. The cost is $50 per person. Register at batesvilleareaartscouncil.org. For more information, call (870) 793-3382.
Newport Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet
NEWPORT — The ninth annual Newport Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet will take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Newport Country Club. Hosted by the Newport Special School District Charitable Foundation, the event will honor outstanding Newport graduates with induction into the Alumni Hall of Fame. Tickets, at $25 each, are on sale at the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, 201 Hazel St. For more information, email newportfoundation@yahoo.com.
Grill-Fest
SEARCY — This year’s Grill-Fest on Aug. 25 has been expanded to become White County’s Tailgate to kick off the 2017 football season. All White County teams have agreed to participate in this first countywide pep rally. The event will feature activities for the kids, live music, grilled burgers, hot dogs and more. All proceeds will benefit Jacob’s Place Homeless Mission for displaced families with children. Tickets can be purchased at participating banks beginning Monday.
Quilter’s Retreat
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Ozark Folk Center State Park will present a quilter’s retreat Aug. 24-26. The event will feature quilting classes with René Riggan, Jennie Sharp and Jennifer Whitman. To register for the retreat, call (870) 269-3851.
Central Arkansas Team Care for the Homeless Meeting
CABOT — Central Arkansas Team Care for the Homeless (Catch), will meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 at American Legion Post 71, 114 N. First St., in the Cabot mini mall. For more information, Call (501) 203-5715.
Land O’ Frost Car Show
SEARCY — Land O’ Frost will host a car show at 9 a.m. Aug. 26 at the White County Fairgrounds to benefit the JDRF, the leading organization for Type I diabetes research. The preregistration fee is $20, and day-of-show registration is $25.
Marty Stuart Concert
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Marty Stuart will be in concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 in the large auditorium at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Tickets are reserved seating at $35 for premium seats and $25 for general reserved seats. To purchase tickets, call (870)-269-3851, and press No. 2.
Bark in the Park Dog Walk and 5K Fun Run
ROSE BUD — Service Dogs of Distinction will have its second annual Bark in the Park Dog Walk and 5K Fun Run at 9 a.m. Sept. 9 at City Park. Service Dogs of Distinction is a nonprofit that provides service dogs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder at no cost to the veterans.
Memorial Golf Classic
CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club will host its annual Memorial Golf Classic, in memory of Lion Rick Meadows, on Sept. 11 at Cabot’s Rolling Hills Country Club on Mount Carmel Road/Arkansas 321. The four-person scramble will have a shot-gun start at 1 p.m. Proceeds will provide vision-screenings, eye exams and the purchase of eyeglasses for schoolchildren and in-need adults. The entry deadline is Sept. 5, and entry forms are available at cabotlions@yahoo.com or by calling (501) 920-2122. Entry fees, $100 per person or $400 per team, include the green fee, a golf cart, two free mulligans, and a steak and baked-potato dinner. For more information, contact the Cabot Lions Club at (501) 920-2122.
White River Water Carnival
BATESVILLE — The 74th annual White River Water Carnival will take place at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at Riverside Park. There will be live music, food and craft vendors, a car show, a parade and activities for kids.
Artoberfest
BATESVILLE — Artoberfest, a free arts and music festival, will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 7 on Main Street. The event will feature artists’ booths, live music, art demonstrations and more. For more information, contact Carly Dahl at (870) 793-3382 or email info@batesvilleareartscouncil.org.
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