July 6
The Tectonic Evolution of Arkansas
CHEROKEE VILLAGE — The Spring River Gem and Mineral Club will host The Tectonic Evolution of Arkansas, by University of Arkansas professor Mac McGilvery, at 10 a.m. at the Omaha Center, 20 Omaha Circle. McGilvery will talk about the 600-million-year geologic history of Arkansas that made the plains, valleys, hills and mountains, starting with an ancient river called the Mississippi. The program is free, and visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Tana Holder at tanaholder@centurylink.net or (417) 280-0161.
July 8
Romance Reunion Potluck
ROMANCE — The 37th annual Romance reunion will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Romance Church of Christ’s Fellowship Hall, 295 Arkansas 31, across from the post office. A potluck is planned. Bring a favorite dish to share, or just come to visit. Everyone is invited. For more information, call (501) 758-0897.
Fore Mile Adventure
CABOT — The Fore Mile Adventure, benefiting Lonoke County Safe Haven, will take place at the Greystone Country Club. The family event will open at 6 p.m., and the Fore Mile Fun Run will start at 7 p.m. There will be a bounce house, a swimming pool and food. Register for the event at www.runsignup.com.
July 9
Historical Society Meeting
BROCKWELL — The Izard County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. at the Izard County Senior Center on Arkansas 9, south of Brockwell. Tori Moss, marketing and communications director for the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative in Salem, will present information about the cooperative’s history. Two copies of The North Arkansas Electric Cooperative History Book will be given away. Copies may be purchased at the meeting for $15. Money from the book sales is donated to the co-op’s Operation Round Up program, which provides college scholarships, disaster relief and donations to nonprofit organizations in the communities the co-op serves. The meeting is open to the public.
July 10 – July 14
Vacation Bible School
SEARCY — Foster’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 2166 Arkansas 16, will have Vacation Bible School from 6-9 p.m. Monday through July 14, with a water night and closing program on July 14. The week will feature King James Version Bible lessons, crafts, music, activities, supper and Christian fellowship for all ages. Nursery through adult classes are available. For more information or a ride, call Carrie at (501) 281-2941 or Hollye at (501) 230-2987.
ONGOING
Camp Awesome-Kid’s College
BEEBE — Arkansas State University-Beebe will offer Camp Awesome-Kid’s College during July. The camp is designed to provide children with a fun and exciting range of unique opportunities to gain new knowledge, explore careers, develop new skills and boost self-confidence. Camp Awesome is recommended for second- through eighth-graders, and courses are offered on the Beebe, Searcy and Heber Springs campuses. For more information, including a complete schedule of classes, or to register, call (501) 362-1273, email daschueren@asub.edu or visit www.asub.edu.
Michael Church Exhibit
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will present Reconstructing Dreams, artwork by Michael Church, through Aug. 5 at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St. Church experimented with collage and developed a process of finding old images, cutting them up, then reassembling the pieces into new scenes. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
Arkansaw Exhibit
CALICO ROCK — The Calico Rock Museum and Visitor Center, 104 Main St., is presenting a free traveling exhibit, Arkansas/Arkansaw: A State and Her Reputation, in the museum’s Murphy Gallery through Saturday. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. The exhibit highlights artifacts from the Old State House Collection and is presented in partnership with the Arkansas Humanities Council. For more information, call the museum at (870) 297-6100 or visit www.calicorockmuseum.com.
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 Aug. 15 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
AARP Smart Driver Course
SEARCY — Unity Health will host an AARP Smart Driver Course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 15 in the Hubach Conference Center, 3214 E. Race Ave. Participants need to park behind the hospital off Moore Street and use the elevator to go to the first floor. The instructor is Jerry Yates. The cost of the course is $15 for AARP members with an AARP ID card, and $20 for nonmembers. Bring a sweater or light jacket, as the room is cool. To register for the class, call Elizabeth Leaver at the PrimeTimes, at (501) 278-3230.
Democratic Party of White County Meeting
SEARCY — The Democratic Party of White County will meet at 6:30 p.m. July 17 at Arkansas State University-Searcy, 1800 E. Moore Ave. The agenda will include special elections. For more information, email white@arkdems.org or call (501) 368-9390.
Summer Art Camp for Kids
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will host a Summer Art Camp for Kids on July 17-21 at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main St. Students entering kindergarten through the second grade will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and students going into third through sixth grades will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. each day. The cost is $50 for the week. Students will learn a variety of art techniques with instructor Leia Parks, and their artwork will be featured in an exhibit Aug. 8-26 at the BAAC Gallery on Main. Register online at www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org, or call (870) 793-3382 for more information.
White County Business Expo
SEARCY — The Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 2017 Business Expo on July 25 in Harding University’s Ganus Activities Complex. The event is an opportunity for businesses to advertise their services and products, building relationships between the businesses and members of the community. The Expo will open to the general public from noon to 4 p.m. Exhibitor-space reservation forms are available on the chamber’s website. Early-bird booth pricing is available until Wednesday. For more information, call the chamber at (501) 268-2458.
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.
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