July 22
Palestine Baptist Church Homecoming
PEARSON — Palestine Baptist Church, 389 Edgemont Road (Arkansas 16) in the Pearson community, will celebrate 157 years of existence today with a homecoming. Brother Matthew Corkran will preach at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Linda Morgan, a Southern gospel vocalist, will perform after lunch. All are asked to bring a dish to share.
July 23
Splash-Pad Opening
CONWAY — Conway’s first splash pad will open at 9:30 a.m. in Laurel Park. The park is south of Conway High School on Prince Street, but the splash pad is on the Robinson Avenue side of the playground. The 5,500-square-foot splash pad features a toddler bay, a family bay and an activity bay. The splash pad is free to the public and will be open from 9 a.m. to dark daily.
Adult Fall Softball League Divisional Meeting
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will have a divisional meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Hughes Community Center for teams competing in the fall softball league. A representative from each team will need to attend the meeting. For more information, call the Hughes Center at (479) 968-1272.
Audubon Club Meeting
CONWAY — The Arkansas River Valley Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 010, in the basement’s north hall, of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Life Sciences at Hendrix College. The program will be announced, but will be a topic related to the natural world. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited. Call (501) 977-3899 for directions.
July 23-27
Kids Summer Art Camp
RUSSELLVILLE — The River Valley Arts Center will offer another art/drawing/painting class for kids this week. Miranda Townsend will teach a class from 2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The fee is $55 for center members or $90 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, call the center at (479) 968-2452.
July 24
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
CONWAY — The Alzheimer’s Association will present Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia at 5:30 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library. This educational program addresses the impact of Alzheimer’s, the disease stages and risk factors, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, current research and treatment, and resources for patients, caregivers and families. All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 272-3900 or visit alz.org/crf.
Art Gallery 25th Anniversary Celebration
FAIRFIELD BAY — The public is invited to the 25th-Silver-Anniversary Celebration of the North Central Arkansas Art Gallery in the Fairfield Bay Conference Center from 6-8 p.m. The gallery has been the venue for the display of artwork by area residents for a quarter of a century. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the center at (501) 884-4202.
QuickBooks Desktop Workshop
RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center will present QuickBooks Desktop from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Arkansas Tech University. This interactive workshop is designed for business owners and their employees who have little or no experience using QuickBooks desktop software (Pro, Premier and Enterprise). Topics include company setup, transactions, working with lists, reconciling accounts, invoices, payments, bills, inventory, reports and more. The cost to attend is $130 and includes a take-home workbook and the use of a computer. Registration is required by July 23 by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
July 25 and Aug. 1
Native American Flute
FAIRFIELD BAY — William Worden, flute maker and musician, will bring his handmade instruments and stories to the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday and Aug. 1. Worden is an Artist on Tour and an Artist in Education with the Arkansas Arts Council. The workshops are free, and young children are encouraged to participate. For more information, call the center at (501) 884-4440.
July 26
Meet the Masters
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Master Gardeners invite the public to Meet the Masters at 6:30 p.m. at the Faulkner County Extension Office, 844 Faulkner St., and learn how to become a Master Gardener. Admission and parking are free, and refreshments will be served.
July 26 and 27
3C’s Train-the-Trainer Program
CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas will offer the 3C’s Train-the-Trainer Program from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at UCA’s Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, 201 Donaghey Ave. Based on the book Civility, Compassion and Courage in Schools Today: Strategies for Implementing in K-12 Classrooms, this course will focus on becoming civility-competent and compassionate, as well as provide an in-depth reflection on how one’s personality impacts authentic program delivery. Register at uca.edu/outreach/types/business/pd or call (501) 450-3118.
July 27
Guys and Dolls Event
GREENBRIER — Absolute Care Management Corp.’s Guys and Dolls, a therapy program for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, will have an event at 2 p.m. at Greenbrier Health and Rehab. Donations are needed of new or gently used baby dolls, clothes and blankets, small quilted blankets, fidget items and sewing items. Crafters are needed to help make fidget blankets. For more information or to donate items, money or time, call Tammy or Jennifer at (501) 504-2555 or email tammysmith@absolutecaremanagement.com or jhudspeth@absolutecaremanagement.com.
July 28
Quitman High School Reunion
QUITMAN — The annual Quitman High School Reunion for all graduates and former students who attended Quitman schools will take place from 2-5 p.m. at the Quitman Bulldog Complex on the east side of the school campus. The theme is All Things ’60s. Attendees are encouraged to bring memorabilia relating to their 1960s Quitman school experience. Light refreshments will be served. The QHS Class of 1968 will host the reunion as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration and will present a short program. No reservations are required. For more information, contact Gayla Barger Chapman at (501) 269-5255 or chapman7@windstream.net.
World Championship Cardboard Boat Races
HEBER SPRINGS — The 32nd annual World Championship Cardboard Boat Races will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sandy Beach. Along with the boat races, additional activities will include a treasure dig, a watermelon-eating contest and a volleyball tournament. For more information, call (870) 834-1437.
Ongoing
Fall 2018 ATU Campus Tours
RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech University Office of Admissions has announced the campus-tours schedule for prospective students and their families during the fall 2018 semester. Tours of the ATU campus in Russellville will be offered at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, and group tours will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, as well as at 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. One-on-one campus tours will be available at 3 p.m. weekdays. For online registration for all campus tours and visit days, visit www.atu.edu/admissions/personaltours.php. For more information, call (479) 968-0343 or (800) 582-6953.
Fairfield Bay Farmers Market
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the Village Mall Gazebo. The market features certified naturally grown produce from the Gathering Place at Meadow Creek. All vendors are welcome to bring bumper-crop vegetables to sell. No preregistration is required.
Junior Park Ranger Tours
FAIRFIELD BAY — Junior Park Ranger tours at the Fairfield Bay Heritage Center take place from 1-4 p.m. Mondays. Bring kids to the museum, and they will get a name badge and an activity book from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. For more information, call (501) 884-4440.
Art Classes
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center offers its Paint With Jim class from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; Barbara Cornett’s fused-glass class from 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays; and Fran’s Jeweled Spider class from 1-2:30 p.m Thursdays. For class fees and more information or to RSVP, call the center at (501) 884-4440. Information is also available on the center’s Facebook page.
Neighbor’s Table
RUSSELLVILLE — Neighbor’s Table is a free meal from noon to 1 p.m. every Saturday at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 501 S. Phoenix Ave. The doors open at 11:30 a.m. with free coffee. All are welcome to attend this no-pressure, no-questions-asked free lunch. Neighbor’s Table now sends home sack lunches to guests who come for lunch. All Saints’ has a Loaves and Fishes ministry, which accepts Sunday-morning offerings at the altar of necessities such as cereal, peanut butter, shelf-stable milk, toilet paper, toiletries, hand soap and detergent to be distributed at Neighbor’s Table. For more information on the program or how to help, call the church office at (479) 968-3622.
Fun in the Sun! Art Exhibit
CLINTON — The art exhibit Fun in the Sun! is on display at Ozark Health Medical Center on U.S. 65 in south Clinton. The collection, which will hang through Aug. 6, features 46 original paintings by various local artists. Art is located in the hallways near the cafeteria on the upper level and in the outpatient wing on the lower level. The paintings are for sale for $15 to $350. Proceeds will benefit Hospital Auxiliary projects. For more information, call Joyce Hartmann at (501) 745-6615.
Community Teaching Garden
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Master Gardeners will have a community teaching garden in front of Freyaldenhoven’s nursery, at the corner of Siebenmorgen Road and Bob Courtway Drive. The group meets there at 9 a.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month through September. All are invited to attend and learn to grow their own food.
Friday Night Kruzn
CONWAY — Friday Night Kruzn, a free event, will take place from 6-8 p.m. the third Friday of each month through Oct. 19 at The Village at Hendrix. Cars will be on display, and a donation will be made to the Arkansas Food Bank. For more information, contact Don Searls at (501) 269-1817.
Humane Society Benefit Bingo
GREENBRIER — Bingo, sponsored by the Humane Society of Faulkner County, is played every third Friday at the Melton Cotton City Event Center, 5 Lois Lane. Pregames start at 5:30 p.m., and full games begin at 6:30. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sloan-Swindel Spay and Neuter Memorial Fund. For more information, email rescuethestrays@yahoo.com.
Bluegrass Music Night
HEBER SPRINGS — Heber Springs Christian Church, 1101 N. Broadway St., offers a bluegrass music night from 6:30-8:30 every Tuesday. Musicians are invited to participate. Free coffee will be available. For more information, call the church at (501) 362-2389.
Yoga Class at the Library
CONWAY — Danny Mize, a registered yoga instructor, teaches a yoga class at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Faulkner County Library. Yoga practitioners of all skill levels are welcome to attend. All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (501) 327-7482 or email nancy@fcl.org.
Faulkner County Coin Club Meetings
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Coin Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Ola & John Hawks Senior Wellness & Activity Center, 705 E. Siebenmorgen Road. The 5 p.m. dinner is optional, and a $6 donation is suggested for those 60 and younger. A fellowship time will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. with educational speakers, show-and-tell, news and door prizes. For more information, call (501) 514-0785.
VFW Tuesday Night Bingo
QUITMAN — Tuesday Night Bingo takes place each week at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1295 Bee Branch Road. Doors open at 5:30 for bonanzas, and regular play starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is available. For more information, call (501) 362-9979.
American Legion 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. For more information, call (501) 362-9979.
Faulkner County Tea Party Luncheon
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Tea Party has a luncheon at noon every Thursday at Larry’s Pizza, 1068 Markham St. Guest speakers and the members’ “soap box” are featured each week. All who are interested in governmental and business affairs on the county, state or national level are invited to attend.
Upcoming
Old Soldiers Reunion Parade
HEBER SPRINGS — American Legion Post 64 will host the annual Old Soldiers Reunion Parade at 6 p.m. Aug. 2. The parade will start at Harps Grocery and end at Spring Park. Lineup will be at 5:30. Prizes will awarded for floats: first place, $500; second place, $350; and third place, $250. The theme is “United We Stand,” and there is no entry fee. The parade will be followed by a carnival in Spring Park and other activities Aug. 3 and 4, including a beauty pageant. For more information, call the Post 64 at (501) 362-9979 or Gabe Cothron at (501) 206-9571.
Maumelle Newcomers Club Coffee
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle Newcomers Club will have its monthly coffee at 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at the Maumelle Community Center. The Maumelle Newcomers Club is a social, charitable and educational organization designed to provide a way for women in Maumelle to meet others and gather for various activities of their choice. For more information, call Sheila Young at (501) 851-4280.
Pewter Casting Class
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center will offer a one-day Pewter Casting class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4. Participants will learn the skill of carving and casting jewelry or tokens from master caster Fred Zeiler. Preregistration is required, and students will have a pre-class assignment. The cost of the class is $50, with materials provided. For more information or to register, call the center at (501) 884-4440 or visit its Facebook page.
Arkansas Notary Workshop
RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center will present an Arkansas Notary workshop from 9-11 a.m. Aug. 7 at Arkansas Tech University. The Arkansas secretary of state’s office will walk participants through the application process and discuss best practices and issues facing notaries. All current and prospective notaries public are encouraged to attend. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required by Aug. 6 by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
Customer Service Workshop
RUSSELLVILLE —The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center will offer a Customer Service workshop from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 7 at Arkansas Tech University. The Russellville Chamber of Commerce will share tips for making a positive first impression, fine-tuning customer-service skills, handling unhappy customers and creating a positive customer-service environment. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by Aug. 6 by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
Mount Nebo Chicken Fry
DARDANELLE — The 71st annual Mount Nebo Chicken Fry — Chicken, Pickin and Politickin — will take place Aug. 11 atop Mount Nebo in Mount Nebo State Park. Tyson’s award-winning cooks and Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce volunteers prepare chicken strips, smoked chicken and all the fixins. Arts and craft vendors will open at 10 a.m., chicken dinners will be served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and political speeches and the pie action will run from noon to 2 p.m. The event will also include the Chicken Fried 10K, an art show, log sawing, wood splitting, horseshoe pitching, live music and more. Folks are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and spend the day. For more information or to become a sponsor or a vendor for the event, call the chamber office at (479) 229-3328.
Cheeseburger in Paradise
FAIRFIELD BAY — Cheeseburger in Paradise, the annual Fairfield Bay Community Education Center fundraiser, will take place Aug. 25 and include dance music by the Sean Sikes Band, smoked chicken plates by cook-off winner Greg Calaway, fireball cupcakes, a silent auction, games of beer or champagne pong and a pay-as-you-go bar. Tickets are $20 for the dance and $10 for food plates at the Conference Center or the Education Center; from committee members Cindy Wellenberger, Kay Otis, Sharon Luxon and Linda Duncan; or at the dance. The Education Center is in the Village Mall, next to the mayor’s office. For more information, call the center at (501) 884-4440.
Human Library
CONWAY — COHO (City of Hope Outreach) and the Faulkner County Library are partnering to bring the Human Library to the Faulkner County Library from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 25. The Human Library is a library of human beings — individuals, or “books” — each representing a group in the community that is somehow exposed to stigma, prejudice and/or discrimination. The program was developed to challenge societal prejudices and help people form a better understanding of those with whom they share their communities. There will be an organizational meeting for “books” at 2 p.m. Aug. 18 at the library. For more information or to participate as a “book,” contact Nancy at the library at (501) 327-7482 or nancy@fcl.org, or Tristan Norman at normantristanhendrix@gmail.com.
Tim Hawkins LIVE
RUSSELLVILLE — Comedian Tim Hawkins will return to The Center for the Arts main stage at 7 p.m. Sept. 15. Pulling his material from everyday life, Hawkins excels at pointing out the absurdity of, and hilarity of, modern daily life. Tickets are on sale for $19 to $45. For more information, call The Center Box Office at (479) 498-6600 or visit www.russellvillecenter.net.
To submit an item for the Calendar of Events, mail information to Calendar of Events, River Valley & Ozark Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR 72203; fax to (501) 378-3500; or email to rvonews@arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesday.