July 16
Guys and Dolls JR
BENTON — The Young Players and Landers of Benton will present Guys and Dolls JR, under the direction of Daphne Shoppach, at 2 p.m. at the historic Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 60 and older and military personnel, and $5 for students ages 3 to college age with a valid student ID. Tickets can be purchased at www.theroyalplayers.ticketleap.com or at the door. Call (501) 315-LIVE to make reservations.
July 17
Mid-America Science Demonstration
BRYANT/BENTON — The Mid-America Science Museum will present a science demonstration at 1 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant, and at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 17 and 18
Game and Fish Commission
BENTON/BRYANT — The Arkansas Games and Fish Commission’s history presentation will begin at 6 p.m. Monday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton and 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 18
Libraries are for Engineers
BRYANT — Children ages 4 to 7 are invited to build a Rube Goldberg machine at 2 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Teen Craftsplosion
BENTON — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to make crafts at 3 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Chronicles of Yarnia Craft Club
BENTON — Crafters of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to make crafts at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 19
SRP RPG: Defense Against the Dark Arts
BRYANT — SRP RPG: Defense Against the Dark Arts for youth ages 13 to 18 will meet from 3-4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 19 and 20
Libraries are for Engineers
BRYANT/BENTON — Youth ages 8 to 12 are invited to build a project at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant and at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 20
Alzheimer’s Arkansas
BENTON — The Alzheimer’s Arkansas support group for caretakers will meet at 2 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Yoga at the Library
BRYANT — Yoga practitioners of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to join professional instructors from The Bent Lily for a free yoga class at 6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a mat and a bottle of water. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 21
Out of the Box Story Time
BENTON — Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to a morning of songs, stories, puppets, props and more at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
July 22
United Way Birthday Bash
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The United Way of the Ouachitas will celebrate its 100th anniversary at 11 a.m. at Balboa Beach. The event will feature food, live music, prizes and more. For more information, visit unitedwayouachitas.org.
Craft for a Cause
BENTON — Crafters of all skills levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to knit, crochet or sew hats for Arkansas Children’s at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Ongoing
SWOP Entries Deadline
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas artists are invited to submit work for the 2018 Small Works on Paper exhibition sponsored by the Arkansas Arts Council. The 31st Small Works on Paper is a competitive visual-art exhibition showcasing artwork no larger than 18 by 24 inches by Arkansas artists who are members of the Arkansas Artist Registry, an online gallery featuring the artwork of Arkansas artists. Membership is free. The deadline for entries is Friday. Visit arkansasarts.org to submit work online, or call (501) 324-9767 to receive a form by mail. For more information, contact Cheri Leffew at (501) 324-9767 or cheri.leffew@arkansas.gov.
Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Deadline
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Arts Council is accepting nominations for the 2018 Governor’s Arts Awards. The annual awards program recognizes Arkansas artists, arts patrons, arts educators and corporations for their outstanding contributions to the arts community. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 4. To download a nomination form or to submit a nomination online, visit arkansasarts.org. Nominees must be current Arkansas residents or Arkansas-based corporations. For more information, contact Cheri Leffew at (501) 324-9767 or cheri.leffew@arkansas.gov.
Fashion Extravaganza
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkadelphia Arts Center’s exhibit Fashion Extravaganza will be available through Sept. 1 at 625 Main St. The exhibition features costumes depicting the 1700s through current fashions. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For more information, call (870) 403-8216 or visit ccahc.org.
Summer Food Program
BRYANT — All children ages 18 and younger are invited to have free breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through July 28 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church and the Alexander Community Center. Breakfast and lunches will also be available through Aug. 2 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bryant. The Summer Food Program is sponsored by the Bryant Public Schools. For more information, call (501) 847-5632.
Free Exercise Classes
ARKADELPHIA — The Central Arkansas Development Council’s Arkadelphia Senior Activity Center invites the public to a free Zumba class at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the center, 1305 N. 10th St. The class, taught by a local fitness instructor, is geared for seniors ages 60 and older. The center also offers a free exercise class at 11 a.m. Mondays, as well as chair volleyball and beanbag baseball teams that practice daily. For more information, call the center at (870) 246-9871.
Merry Mixers
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Merry Mixers dance to live music from 7:30-10:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month in the Coronado Community Center. A dance lesson will be given at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, call (501) 915-8111.
Ageless Bikers Club
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club has 10 different bike rides that are 16 to 35 miles long. The rides are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays on quiet paved country roads (one ride has up to 3 miles of gravel). No one is left behind, and the group stops often to regroup and socialize. Several rides are “out and back,” so the beginner can turn back for a shorter ride. Start times for the rides are seasonal, so for a schedule, contact Dave OBrien at (830) 285-5129 or djob1947boom@gmail.com.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
HOT SPRINGS — The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets at 2:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at The Atrium at Serenity Pointe, 2803 Albert Pike Road. For more information, call (501) 844-5161.
Free Yoga Class
BENTON — McClure Fitness, 1200 Library Drive, offers a free community yoga class at 10 a.m. every Saturday. For more information, call (501) 269-1662.
Alzheimer’s Caretaker Support Group
BENTON — The Alzheimer’s Arkansas Caretaker Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
To submit an event, mail information to Calendar of Events, Tri-Lakes Edition, P.O. Box 221, Little Rock, AR 72203; fax (501) 378-3500; or email tlnews@arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesday each week.