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Things to do next week and next month.

— NEXT WEEKSinking ships: From simple canoes to elaborate constructions that

look like space ships, seaworthy craft will take to the waters of Greers Ferry Lake in the World Championship Cardboard Boat Races, 10 a.m. July 28 at Sandy Beach, Heber Springs. Other activities include a tug-of-war, treasure dig, sand sculpting contest and watermelon-eating contest. After the race, the vessels will be destroyed in the Demolition Derby. General admission is free. Boat registration is $45-$55. Call (800) 774-3237 or visit heber-springs.com.

NEXT MONTH

Battling bikes: Motorcycles and their riders will invade Mountain

View for the annual Mountains, Music and Motorcycles festival,

Aug. 17-19. Schedule includes games, stunt shows and musical performances. Call (870) 269-8068 or visit mountainsmusicmotorcycles.com.

Weekend, Pages 31 on 07/19/2012

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