Jan. 19
The Power of Teamwork
SEARCY — The Power of Teamwork, featuring Mike Matheny, St. Louis Cardinals manager, will take place at 7 p.m. in the Searcy High School Performing Arts Center, 301 N. Ella. Tickets are $25 for general-admission seating and $100 for preferred seating. For sponsorship opportunities that include VIP seating and a reception with Matheny at 6 p.m., 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.
Jan. 21
Chili Supper Fundraiser
HEBER SPRINGS — Hope Lutheran Church, 14000 Eden Isle Pike, will have a chili supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit The Call. Chili will be served, plus hot dogs, homemade desserts and drinks. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call the church at (501) 362-6544.
4th Annual Alumni Game
BEEBE — The fourth annual Alumni Game, a fundraiser for the Badger Booster Club, is set for 6 p.m. at Badger Arena. The event will feature former Badger ballers, current Beebe basketball teams, alumni cheer and dance participants, peewee kids, Beebe Martial Arts, the High School Flash Mob, Beebe Fourth Grade Patriotism and the Beebe Middle School Choir. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students. Children of pre-K age and younger will be admitted free. For more information, email badgerbooster@gmail.com.
Jan. 23
Literacy Project Tutor Training
CAVE CITY — The Ozark Foothills Literacy Project, which serves Sharp, Fulton, Independence and Izard counties, will hold a tutor-training workshop from 1-3 p.m. at First Community Bank in Cave City. The volunteer tutors work with adults to help them learn to read, write and speak English. The one-time workshop will prepare tutors to help students reach their goals. To register or for more information, call (870) 793-5912, email morgan@oflp.org or visit www.oflp.org.
Jacksonville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Meeting
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will meet at 5:45 p.m. at the Jacksonville Police Department, 1400 Marshall Road. All graduates of the Citizens Police Academy are invited. For more information, contact Eleanor Loyd at (501) 412-4115 or mselliel@centurytel.net.
Cabot AARP Meeting
CABOT — The Cabot AARP chapter will meet at 6 p.m. for a potluck supper at the Cabot Senior Citizens Center, 600 N. Grant St. There will be a short business meeting, followed by Cabot Mayor Bill Cypert, guest speaker.
Jan. 24
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Program
HEBER SPRINGS — The Cleburne County Library will present The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease at 2 p.m. 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.
ONGOING
Augusta Boxing Club Registration
AUGUSTA — The Augusta Boxing Club is accepting registrations for the 2017 boxing season. Boys ages 8 and older are welcome. Training sessions are conducted at 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Laura Conner Gym, 206 Sycamore. There is no charge for training; however, members are required to register with USA Boxing. For more information, call Bryon Hurford at (870) 919-1912.
Master Gardener Training
SEARCY — The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service in White County is seeking applicants for its Master Gardener Program. A new series of training classes will be conducted on five consecutive Wednesdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. The program is open to anyone with a strong interest in gardening, a willingness to learn and a desire to educate others in recommended gardening practices. The cost of the initial training and materials is $75, which includes the first year’s dues. All sessions will be held in Searcy. Preregistration is required by Feb. 10. For more information, call (501) 268-5394 or email white-searcy@uaex.edu.
Community Awards Nominations
BEEBE — The Beebe Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the following 2016-17 Community Awards: the Ruth L. Couch Lifetime Service Award, Citizen of the Year, Beebe Public Schools Educator of the Year, Arkansas State University-Beebe Educator of the Year, Business of the Year, New Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. The deadline to submit nominations is Feb. 10. For more information, call the chamber office at (501) 882-8135.
Grief & Loss Support Group
JACKSONVILLE — The Caring Hearts Grief & Loss Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, and again Feb. 18 and March 18 at the Christian Church of Jacksonville, 200 E. Martin near First Street. For those who do not wish to participate in group meetings, individual sessions can be scheduled. For more information, contact Steve Summers at (870) 710-1508.
Bill of Rights Exhibit
CALICO ROCK — In honor of the Bill of Rights’ 225th anniversary, a Bill of Rights exhibit will be featured in the Murphy Gallery at the Calico Rock Museum and Visitor Center through Feb. 25. The pop-up exhibit was developed by the National Archives and is touring the nation. The exhibit shares some history of the Bill of Rights and challenges guests to appreciate the freedoms found in the document. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.calicorockmuseum.com or call (870) 297-6100.
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.
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.
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
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.
Stone Soup
BATESVILLE – The Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre on Tour will perform Stone Soup at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Children’s Theatre on Tour is part of the State Services program at the Arkansas Arts Center. Stone Soup is adapted from the traditional tale and directed by Keith Smith, with music by Lori Isner. Tickets are available at First Community Bank locations in Batesville, Southside and Cave City; at UACCB; and at the door. For more information about this event, call (870) 612-2040
End of Year Banquet
BALD KNOB — The Bald Knob Chamber of Commerce will present its End of Year Banquet on Feb. 2 at the Bald Knob School Cafeteria, 103 W. Park Ave. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and the guest speaker will be Mitch Petrus, former football player for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the New York Giants. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information or tickets, call the chamber at (501) 724-3140, or call (501) 283-0287.
Super Bowl Chili Cook-off
WILBURN — The Wilburn Friends and Family Relay for Life team will have a Super Bowl Chili Cook-off Feb. 4 at Wilburn Baptist Church. Bring a crock pot of chili and compete, or bring an appetite and participate. Eating will be from 5-7 p.m., followed by gospel music at 7. For more information, call Danita Hayes at (501) 206-2505.
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