Jan. 6
Maumelle Newcomers Coffee
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle Newcomers Club will have its monthly coffee at 10 a.m. at the Maumelle Community Center. The club is a social, charitable and educational organization designed to provide a way for women in Maumelle to meet others and gather for various activities of their choice. For more information, call Barb Spahr at (501) 766-4664.
Photography Show
MORRILTON — The Rialto Art Gallery, 213 E Broadway St., is accepting works through Sunday for its 2017 annual photography show. To schedule an appointment to drop off work for the show, call the Rialto at (501) 288-9259 or Sharon Clarkson at (504) 327-4813. The gallery will be trying out new evening hours and open studio time for those who want to explore their artistic side and spend time with like-minded people at the gallery.
Jan. 11
Website in a Day
RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center will present Website in a Day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Arkansas Tech University. Participants will design a free website using Weebly. Step by step, they will create a free account and an attractive, functional, five-page website. The cost to attend is $50. Registration is required by Monday by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
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.
Faulkner County 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
Maumelle AARP Meeting
MAUMELLE — Maumelle AARP Chapter 5359 will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Maumelle Senior Wellness Center. Installation of the new officers and board members will take place. Ness Nehus, associate state director for advocacy, will speak on AARP interests in the upcoming legislative session. Anyone 50 or older is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact chapter president Carol Slaymaker at (501) 529-9833 or membership chairman Fred Fleming at (501) 350-6102.
Second Saturday Bingo
HEBER SPRINGS — Second Saturday Bingo will take place Jan. 14 at St. Albert Catholic Church, 21 Park Road. Play will begin with Quickfire games at 5:30 p.m. There will be a concession stand with homemade desserts.
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Program
HEBER SPRINGS — The Cleburne County Library will present The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease at 2 p.m. Jan. 24. The program is designed to help attendees understand the difference between normal age-related memory changes and more serious memory problems that should be evaluated by a medical professional.
Benefit Wrestling Event
MAUMELLE — Championship Wrestling of Arkansas will offer a benefit card Jan. 21 at the Maumelle Event Center, 10910 Maumelle Blvd. Bell time will be 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit leukemia patient Kaitlyn Ison of Conway. The event will feature former WCW superstar Buff Bagwell, National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm of Pine Bluff, Loverboy Matt Riviera of Russellville and Golden Boy Greg Anthony. Tickets are available at www.cwatickets.com or by calling (479) 518-4191.
Hikes, Hearts and Hugs Weekend
PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN — There will be a Hikes, Hearts and Hugs Weekend from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10-12 at Petit Jean State Park. Enjoy historic Mather Lodge on Petit Jean Mountain, and be treated to a romantic weekend. Activities such as guided trail hikes are geared toward couples. The meeting place will be announced. Contact the park for a schedule. For more information, call (501) 727-5441 or visit petitjean@arkansas.com.
Polar Plunge
GREENBRIER — The sixth annual Polar Plunge, hosted by Special Olympics of Arkansas, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Woolly Hollow State Park Swim Beach. Take the Plunge to support Special Olympics of Arkansas. For more information, call the park at (501) 679-2098 or visit woollyhollow@arkansas.com.
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