Jan. 7
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.
Single Parent Scholarship Application Deadline
SEARCY — The deadline for applying for White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Inc. spring 2017 scholarships is Saturday. The organization awards scholarships to White County single parents who have minor children and are pursuing postsecondary education in order to achieve skilled employment. The application is available 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.
Jan. 8
Unity Health Open House
SEARCY — Unity Health will have its 50th-anniversary open house, It Takes Everyone, at 2 p.m. in the Unity Health-White County Medical Center Cafeteria, 3214 E. Race Ave. There will be a historical reveal and giveaway items. Everyone is welcome.
Jan. 9
Resume Writing Basics
BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library, 368 E. Main St., will offer Resume Writing Basics from noon to 12:45 p.m. Career coach Bethany Wallace will lead participants in writing a resume and learning the latest job-searching tips and strategies. For more information, call the library at (870) 793-8814 or email info@indcolib.com.
ONGOING
Beginner’s Yoga Course
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Ozarka College in Mountain View will offer a six-week Continuing Education course, Beginner Hatha Yoga, from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Jan. 24. The class will be taught by Nanette Frego. Each session will comprise a balanced blend of yoga postures, pranayama (a breathing technique) and/or a short period of relaxation or meditation. The cost is $125 or $120 for ages 60 and older. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway, director of Ozarka College-Mountain View, at (870) 269-5600 or lhgalloway@ozarka.edu.
Multi-Skills Technology Program
SEARCY — The Multi-Skills Technology Program at Arkansas State University-Beebe at Searcy is enrolling students for the spring semester, which begins Jan. 17. Students are instructed in electrical and mechanical technologies, hydraulics, metal working and materials processing. The program targets dislocated workers and long-term unemployed individuals. Tuition will be paid in full for some unemployed, qualified applicants. For more information or to enroll, call the ASU-Beebe Office of Workforce Training at (501) 207-6249 or visit www.asub.edu.
Health Information Technology Program
MELBOURNE — Ozarka College is accepting students for its Health Information Technology Program for the spring 2017 semester. Classes will begin Monday, and the HIT classes are all online. Students may earn a technical certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree. The certificate allows students to obtain entry-level employment in the health-record departments of hospitals, clinics and government facilities. An AAS degree equips students to process data and work in transcription, diagnosis and procedural coding for medical offices and hospitals. To apply for the program and to register for courses, contact the office of admissions at (870) 368-2024 or admissions@ozarka.edu.
EMT Program
ASH FLAT — Ozarka College in Ash Flat is accepting students for the spring 2017 semester of the Emergency Medical Technician Program. Classes will begin Monday, and EMT classes will meet from 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additional clinical hours will be required to complete the program. The one-semester program will be instructed by Andy Schisler, a paramedic for Spring River Ambulance of Cherokee Village. To apply for the program and register for courses, contact Kim Whitten, director of Ozarka College-Ash Flat, at (870) 994-7273 or kwhitten@ozarka.edu.
Art Exhibition and Reception
BATESVILLE — An art exhibition by Nicholas Satinover will be on display through Jan. 20 in the Kresge Gallery at Lyon College. Satinover will exhibit print works from his Days Stay Buried series. There will be a closing reception Jan. 19 in the Kresge Gallery. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 307-7350.
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 of Beebe, 302 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.
Year-Round Story Time
BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library, 368 E. Main St., hosts the Children’s Story Time at 10 a.m. every Wednesday. The event includes stories, videos and a craft time. Coordinator Katie Treubig said the program is aimed at entertaining preschoolers but is also appropriate for home-schooled children. For more information, call the library at (870) 793-8814.
Republicans Meeting
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 attend the meetings.
Upcoming
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.
GriefShare Support Group
CABOT — Our Savior Lutheran Church will host a 13-week GriefShare support group to help and encourage those who have lost a spouse, child, other family member or friend to death. The group will meet from 8:45-11 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 14 through April 8, at the church, 301 S. Pine St. (Arkansas 89). There is a one-time fee of $15, and scholarships are available. Child care can be provided if requested ahead of time. For more information or to preregister, call (501) 605-8082 or (501) 941-2563, or email sondramarg@gmail.com.
Acoustic Music Gathering
BATESVILLE — An acoustic music gathering will take place from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 16 at First Community Bank of Batesville. All are welcome to play, sing or listen to country, gospel and folk tunes.
The Power of Teamwork
SEARCY — The Power of Teamwork, featuring Mike Matheny, St. Louis Cardinals manager, will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Searcy High School Performing Arts Center, 301 N. Ella. Tickets are $25 for general-admission seating and $100 for preferred seating. Sponsorship opportunities are available that include VIP seating and a reception with Matheny at 6 p.m. For sponsorship information, call Anna Brumfield, marketing coordinator, at (501) 278-3198. For tickets, visit unity-health.org, and click on the event icon in the bottom left column. All proceeds from the event will support the Unity Health Foundation.
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.
The Pyramid Fights 1
SEARCY — The Pyramid Fights 1 will take place Jan. 28 at the White County Fairgrounds, 802 Davis Drive. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and fights will begin at 7. The event will feature 32 fighters from around the state in 16 scheduled cage fights. Headlined by the professional main event, Joe Valadez (4-2) of Batesville will square off with Rudy Mcglothlin of Searcy (2-1). General admission is $25, and reserved seats are $40. Tickets are available at both Centennial Bank locations in Searcy, at WRD Entertainment in Batesville and at www.cagetix.com/pyramid.
AARP Smart Driver Course
SEARCY — The PrimeTimes at Unity Health will host an AARP Smart Driver Course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 28 on the first floor of the Hubach Conference Center, 3214 E. Race Ave. The instructors will be Bertie and Jerry Yates. The cost of the course is $15 for AARP members with an AARP card or $20 for nonmembers. To register for the class, call Elizabeth Lever at (501) 278-3230.
Associational Singing
CAVE CITY — The next Spring River Associational Singing will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at Rings Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2925 Arkansas 58, near Cave City, weather permitting. The Heavenly Highway 2nd Edition will be the primary book used. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited. For more information, contact John R. Way, president, at (870) 283-3292.
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