Nov. 27, Nov. 28 and Nov. 29
Photography and Photoshop Courses
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Ozarka College in Mountain View will offer three photography and Photoshop Continuing Education courses, taught by Patrick Ward, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Camera Use, Monday; Beginning Photography Shooting, Tuesday; and Photoshop, Thursday. Fees are $25 per course, or $60 for all three. Students ages 60 and older will receive a 20 percent discount. For more information or to register, contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway at (870) 269-5600 or lhgalloway@ozarka.edu.
Nov. 28
Christmas With the Kranks
BATESVILLE — Christmas With the Kranks will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at the Melba Theater, 115 W. Main St. The film is the first selection in A Very Melba Christmas, a free Christmas movie series. For more information, call the theater at (870) 569-8002.
Nov. 30
Microsoft Excel Formulas
BATESVILLE — The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville’s community and technical education department will offer Microsoft Excel Formulas from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The cost of the class is $69. For more information or to register, email communityed@uaccb.edu or call (870) 612-2082.
Santa at Ozarka College-Mountain View
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Santa will visit Ozarka College-Mountain View from 4-6 p.m. All are invited to bring a camera to this free event and have cookies and photos with Santa. For more information, contact Lindsay Wilson-Galloway, director of Ozarka College-Mountain View, at (870) 269-5600 or lhgalloway@ozarka.edu.
Dec. 1 and Dec. 2
Yuletide Madrigal Feaste
BEEBE — The Arkansas State University-Beebe Music Department will present its annual Yuletide Madrigal Feaste at 7 p.m. both days in the University Café in the Dr. Eugene McKay Student Center at ASU-Beebe, 610 N. Pecan St. The evening will begin with wassail, followed by a feast, with musical entertainment accompanying each course. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance. To reserve tickets, call the music department at (501) 882-4435. For more information, visit www.asub.edu.
STARS Club Volunteer Opportunity
CABOT — The STARS Club, a ham-radio group, has been asked to operate at the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock this year for SKYWARN Recognition Day. The event will run from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday. To volunteer to work, contact Gordon Miller at gmiller266@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.wrh.noaa.gov/mtr/ hamradio or www.arrl.org/skywarn- recognition-day.
Dec. 2
Brockwell Christmas Live! Concert
BROCKWELL — The fourth annual Brockwell Christmas Live! Concert will take place at 6 p.m. at the Brockwell Gospel Music School, 4243 Arkansas 9 N. The concert will feature area music groups and a choir singing old and new Christmas carols. Everyone is welcome to attend. To participate in the choir, contact Beverly Meinzer at (870) 834-5827. An offering will be taken to benefit the Brockwell Gospel Music School. Refreshments will be served after the program.
Pioneer Village Old-Fashioned Christmas
SEARCY — Pioneer Village, 1200 Higginson St., will present an Old-Fashioned Christmas from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Village will be decorated in the style of the late 1800s and will feature Village “residents” dressed in costumes from the era, carolers, musicians, live animals, sugar cookies to decorate and hot cider. Children can visit Santa, his sleigh and reindeer, and tell him their Christmas wishes. Bring a camera to take photos. Gifts and stocking stuffers will be available.
Santa at Ozarka College-Ash Flat
ASH FLAT — Santa will visit Ozarka College-Ash Flat from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before the parade. All are invited to bring a camera to this free event and have cookies and photos with Santa. For more information, contact Kim Whitten, director of Ozarka College-Ash Flat, at (870) 994-7273 or kwhitten@ozarka.edu.
Pangburn Museum Old-Fashioned Christmas
PANGBURN — The Pangburn Future Business Leaders of America will host the group’s annual Old-Fashioned Christmas from 1-3 p.m. at the Pangburn Museum. There will be games and snacks for children, as well as photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus. For more information, call Pangburn High School at (501) 728-3513.
Miss JA Jingle Bells Pageant
NEWPORT — The Junior Auxiliary of Jackson County will host the Miss JA Jingle Bells Pageant. Proceeds from the event will benefit those in need in Jackson County. Forms are available for pickup from Summer Terry at Allure Salon, Courtney Baker at the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and Newport Economic Development Commission, Annie Solis at the White River Medical Center Medical Complex Newport and Romee Benish at Tuckerman Medical Clinic (closed Thursdays). For more information, contact Solis at (870) 503-5942, Baker at (662) 305-5926 or Terry at (870) 512-9148.
Beebe Christmas Parade
BEEBE — The Beebe Christmas Parade is set for 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The entry fee for a float is $10. Registration forms and rules can be found at www.beebeark.org. Awards will be given in four categories: commercial, civic, educational and religious. For more information, call the Beebe Chamber of Commerce at (501) 882-8135.
ONGOING
A Very Melba Christmas
BATESVILLE — A free Christmas movie series titled A Very Melba Christmas will feature films during the holiday season at the Melba Theater, 115 W. Main St. The following films in the series will be shown at 6:30 p.m.: Elf on Thursday, White Christmas on Dec. 3. and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Dec. 5. For more information, call the theater at (870) 569-8002.
Veterans Service Office Closure
MELBOURNE — The Izard County Veterans Service Office, 312 Haley St., will remain closed through Dec. 4. Anyone who needs Veterans Administration information or paperwork during that period may contact Elesha Granniss, District 3 VSO, at (870) 404-6944 or elesha.granniss@arkansas.gov., or the VSO in any surrounding county.
Jacksonville Sertoma Club Meeting
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Sertoma Club meets at noon every Wednesday at the Southern Oaks Country Club, 701 Foxwood Drive. The Sertoma Club raises money for hearing aids and scholarships for local high school seniors, including seniors from the School for the Deaf.
Search for Historical Items
CABOT — Criswell Robinson American Legion Post 71 needs items of history: artifacts, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, pictures, stories, anything that pertains to a veteran’s history or the history of the community. The American Legion will celebrate its 100th anniversary soon and wants to preserve this history and share it with future veterans and others. To contribute items, call Susie Goebel at (501) 203-5715, or come by Post 71 at 114 N. First St.
Incident Command System Classes
CABOT — The STARS Club, a ham-radio group, will offer the following classes, taught by Steve Moore with the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management: ICS (Incident Command System) 100, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 16; ICS 200, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 20; and ICS 800, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb 17. All are welcome to attend the classes, which will take place at American Legion Post 71, 114 N. First St. For more information, contact Gordon Miller at gmiller266@gmail.com.
Shepherd’s Center Wednesday Activities
BEEBE — From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at the Shepherd’s Center at Beebe United Methodist Church, 302A N. Main St., seniors participate in classes in quilting, art, jewelry making, scrapbooking, card making, genealogy, beginning computers, Bible discussions and bridge. At special times, cake decorating, holiday food preparation and ethnic food classes are offered, and in the spring, American Sign Language and gardening. Lunch is a potluck served to all who attend, whether or not they bring a dish.
Beebe Kiwanis Club Meetings
BEEBE — The Beebe Kiwanis Club meets at noon the first and third Thursdays of each month in the Stephens Room of the Student Center at Arkansas State University-Beebe. Kiwanis is a volunteer organization with the mission of helping youth in the community. For more information, call Flo Fitch at (501) 230-2890 or Debra Crisco at (501) 454-3505.
Civitan Meetings
CABOT — Civitan meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at First Security Bank in downtown Cabot. Civitan is an organization that provides training and support for people with developmental disabilities.
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
Community Music Gathering
BATESVILLE — A community music gathering featuring Christmas songs will take place from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4 at First Community Bank. Instrumentalists, singers and listeners are welcome to attend.
Jacksonville Christmas Parade
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation will host the city’s 60th annual Christmas parade at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. The night parade will feature illuminated floats, Santa and other parade favorites: marching bands, floats, dance groups and the Jacksonville Fire Department. Entry forms are available at www.cityofjacksonville.net. The entry fee is $25. For more information, call (501) 982-4171 or visit the city’s website.
Ward Christmas Parade
WARD — The Ward Christmas Parade will begin at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Markham and Second streets. A Christmas-tree lighting will follow the parade, with cookies and refreshments served. The entry fee for floats is $5. There will be awards for the top three floats. Entry forms are available at the City Hall reception desk. The deadline to enter is Dec. 8. For more information, call Parks Director Karen Dawson at (501) 843-7686.
It’s a Wonderful KLIFE Fun Run
SEARCY — Celebrate the holiday season and help support KLIFE Searcy, a nonprofit youth ministry, at its third annual It’s a Wonderful KLIFE 5K/1-Mile Fun Run on Dec. 9, hosted by Searcy Holiday of Lights and Searcy KLIFE. Participants can view the holiday sights around Searcy and take part in a festive event that is open to runners and walkers of all abilities. The early registration fee is $30 through Saturday and guarantees a T-shirt. For more information, visit KLIFE Searcy’s Facebook page.
Cabot Christmas Parade
CABOT — The Cabot Christmas parade will begin at 3 p.m. Dec. 10. The theme is “A Hollywood Movies Christmas!” Participants are asked to use the theme to design a float. Entry forms, parade rules and route maps are available at the Veterans Park Community Center, the Cabot Chamber of Commerce office and www.cabotparks.com. The deadline to register is Dec. 4. Send completed forms and a $10 entry fee to Cabot Christmas Parade, P.O. Box 1101, Cabot, AR 72023. For more information, call (501) 920-2122 or email cabotbeautiful@yahoo.com.
STARS Club Christmas Party
EL PASO — The STARS Club, a ham-radio group, will have its Christmas party at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the El Paso Community Center. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish to share. There will be a raffle for four digital mobile radios. Contact Gordon Miller at gmiller266@gmail.com.
Newport Christmas Parade
NEWPORT — The Newport Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 14. Entries are accepted at the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce for floats, walking groups, antique vehicles, beauty queens, horseback riders, school organizations, etc. Entry is free, and participants may choose their own holiday theme. Float judging will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. For more information or to enter the parade, contact the chamber at (870) 523-3618, director@newportarchamber.org or 201 Hazel St., Newport, AR 72112.
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