March 8
Meeting Cancellation
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Recreation and Parks Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 12.
Holocaust Survivor Series
MORRILTON — The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton and the University of Central Arkansas will present Holocaust survivor Dora Klayman in the eighth annual Holocaust Survivor Series. Klayman will speak at 9:45 a.m. in the H.B. White Auditorium at Morrilton High School, and at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium at UACCM. The events are free. For more information, call (501) 977-2081, email strain@uaccm.edu, or visit www.uaccm.edu.
Retired Teachers Meeting
HEBER SPRINGS — The Cleburne County Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon at the Rustic Inn. All retired school personnel are invited to attend and help with planning an upcoming Area II meeting, to be held May 12 at Arkansas State University-Heber Springs. An active listening game will also be presented at the March meeting, plus an update on the state’s teacher retirement system. For more information, call Lavern Penn at (501) 206-0357.
March 8 and 9
Blood Drive
CONWAY — Conway Regional Medical Center and the Arkansas Blood Institute will conduct a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Conway Regional Auditorium on the medical center campus at 2302 College Ave. If possible, donors are asked to make appointments at www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/196678. Donors can enter a drawing for a $50 Walmart gift card each day of the drive. For more information, contact Vince Maniace, the Arkansas Blood Institute’s blood-drive coordinator, at vince.maniace@obi.org.
March 9
Crisis Communication Talk Presentation
CONWAY — J.J. McIntyre, associate professor in the University of Central Arkansas Department of Communication, will deliver a presentation titled Crisis Communication in the New Normal at 7:30 p.m. at the UCA Downtown location, 1105 W. Oak St. McIntyre is an internationally published author and an a crisis-communication consultant for businesses and state agencies. The hour-long presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, contact McIntyre at (501) 450-3105 or jmcintyre@uca.edu.
Kickball Tournament Registration Deadline
CONWAY — Wednesday is the deadline to sign up for Kick It for the Kids, a charity kickball tournament set for Saturday to raise money for Community Connections. The nonprofit offers free extracurricular classes for children with mental and physical disabilities. The tournament will begin at 1:15 p.m., immediately following the Big Event, at the Farris Softball Complex at the University of Central Arkansas. Teams can register online at communityconnectionsar.org. There is a registration fee of $25 per 10-person team. Food, drinks and music will be provided to participants. For more information, contact Lee Person at (901) 828-7851 or tperson@cub.uca.edu.
March 10
Maumelle AARP Meeting
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle AARP Chapter will meet at 6 p.m. at the Maumelle Senior Wellness Center. The group will have its quarterly potluck, and book bingo will be played, so attendees are asked to bring a book for the prize table. All who are 50 or older are welcome to attend. For more information on the meeting or how to join the chapter, contact Doug Ladner at (501) 413-8184 or Fred Fleming at (501) 350-6102.
Career Expo and Hiring Fair
VILONIA — The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District/Arkansas Workforce Center, the city of Vilonia and the Vilonia Chamber of Commerce will host a Career Expo and Hiring Fair from 9 a.m. to noon at First Assembly of God, 851 U.S. 64B. The event, for students and dislocated workers in Vilonia and surrounding areas, is designed to provide options for those who may want specific skill sets that will lead to self-sustaining wages. Educators, employers, service providers and apprenticeship opportunities will be available to prospective job seekers.
Master Gardeners Informational Meeting
RUSSELLVILLE — The Pope County Master Gardeners invite anyone who is interested in becoming a Master Gardener to a meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pope County Extension Office, 105 W. B St. Attendees will learn about becoming a Master Gardener and about the upcoming training program to be taught at the extension office in April. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (479) 968-7098.
March 11
PostSecret: The Show
CONWAY — PostSecret: The Show, a live version of the original online community art project, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Central Arkansas’ Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall. Blank postcards will be available for audience members to write down their secrets, which may be used in the performance. The show contains adult themes, so children will not be admitted. Tickets are $10 for the general public and free for UCA students. For tickets, call the UCA Ticket Central Box Office at (501) 450-3265, or toll-free in Arkansas at (866) 810-0012, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.uca.edu/reynolds. For more information, contact Dossett Morgan at (501) 852-7889 or jmorgan@uca.edu.
Great Depression Lunch & Learn
MORRILTON — As part of its year-long centennial celebration, the Conway County Library, 101 W. Church St., will offer a Great Depression-themed Lunch & Learn at noon. Kristi Davis, regional development campaign manager for the Heart of Arkansas United Way, will speak about the impact the Great Depression of the 1930s had on people and families in Arkansas and across the country, and about the history of the United Way. Katherine Foust and the Adelaide Club will sponsor a gift basket filled with examples of staples from the Great Depression era. For more information, call the library at (501) 354-5204.
Launchapalooza
CONWAY — To conclude the University of Central Arkansas’ annual ArkaText Literary Festival, the award-winning Toad Suck Review will hold its sixth Launchapalooza at 7 p.m. at the Lantern Theater, 1021 Van Ronkle St. The free event is open to the public but may include adult language. Launchapalooza will include readings from Lea Graham, J. Bradley Minnick, Joe Trimble, Scott Lewis and Guy Choate. Copies of the publication, along with contributor publications and other merchandise, will be available for purchase at the event. For more information, visit toadsuckreview.org, or contact Spitzer at toadsuckreview@gmail.com or (501) 450-3339.
March 12
Spaghetti and Sausage Dinner
NEW DIXIE — St. Boniface Catholic Church will have a spaghetti and sausage dinner from 4-7:30 p.m. in St. Boniface Hall. The dinner will feature homemade rolls and peach cobbler. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Children younger than $6 may eat free with a parent. The public is invited. For carryout meals, call (501) 759-2896 after 3:30 p.m.
Horticulture Fair Entries Informational Meeting
RUSSELLVILLE — The Pope County Master Gardeners invite anyone who would like information on entering a home or garden item in the Pope County Fair to a meeting at 2 p.m. in the meeting room of the Pope County Extension Office, 105 W. B St. This program is open to youth and adults.
ONGOING
Art Exhibit and Reception
RUSSELLVILLE — The 2016 Small Works on Paper touring exhibition will be on display through March 30 in the Norman Hall Art Gallery at Arkansas Tech University. An opening reception will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The exhibit, sponsored by the Arkansas Arts Council, features works by 37 artists from across the state, including David Rackley and Rachel Trusty of Russellville, Melissa Cowper-Smith of Morrilton and Jason McCann of Maumelle. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information on the exhibit, visit www.arkansasarts.org.
Rotary Club Meat Sale
HEBER SPRINGS — The Rotary Club of Heber Springs will sell 7- to 9-pound fully cooked pork butts for $40 each. Proceeds from the sale will fund college scholarships for Heber Springs students. The meat can be picked up from 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday. Place an order with any Rotarian, or call Connie Herrin of the Public Relations Committee at (501) 281-5115 or Julie Turney, Rotary president, at (501) 206-6855.
Summer Adult Softball Registration
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will register teams for the Summer Adult Softball League from Monday through 5 p.m. Friday. Teams that register must pay the entry fee and submit an entry form and a team roster. Forms are available in the Recreation and Parks office and online at www.russellvillearkansas.org. For more information, call (479) 968-1272.
Teens Create
MORRILTON — Teens Create meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Saturday at the Conway County Library, 101 W. Church St. Creative teens will gather to make a photo puzzle of the library. The photo puzzle will be presented by the teens to the library in October in honor of the library’s centennial year. For more information, call the library at (501) 215-3789.
Friendship Clothes Closet Ministry
GREENBRIER — The Friendship Clothes Closet Ministry offers free, gently used clothing for the entire family from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of every month. The clothes closet is at Friendship Baptist Church, 170 Cash Springs Road, on the corner of West Republican Road, 4 miles north of Greenbrier. For more information, call (501) 679-1672.
Friends of the Library Book Shop
HEBER SPRINGS — The Friends of the Library Book Shop, 2255 Arkansas 25B N., is open from 3:30-7 p.m. Mondays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. The shop offers a large selection of books at bargain prices. All proceeds from book sales benefit the libraries in Cleburne County.
Cherokee Bingo
CONWAY — Cherokee Bingo begins at 6:15 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Helton’s Wrecker Service/U-Haul, 710 S. Harkrider St. All proceeds go to the Helton-Osburn-Spencer Scholarship Fund at the University of Central Arkansas.
Morning Movers Class
MAUMELLE — The Morning Movers class is offered from 8:15-9 a.m. Monday through Thursday at the Maumelle Senior Wellness Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Suite 400. For more information, call (501) 851-4344.
TeamKID
MAUMELLE — Southern Hills Baptist Fellowship and JumpZone have teamed up to offer a free children’s program, TeamKID, for first- through sixth-graders. The program is held at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the JumpZone building. For more information, call (501) 851-7729 or visit www.southernhillsbaptist.tv.
Midday Manna
CONWAY — A Bible lecture and luncheon led by Wanda Landers takes place from 11:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Woodland Heights Baptist Church, 4215 Prince St. Lunch, including a drink and dessert, is served for $5. For child care by reservation, call (501) 329-0001.
Tea Party Meeting
HEBER SPRINGS — Arkansas’ We the People Tea Party of Cleburne County meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of every month at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 1101C W. Main St. Various issues are discussed. For more information, call Marlin Schwartz at (847) 977-5261.
Upcoming
Student Financial-Aid Event
RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech University Office of Financial Aid will host a session titled Student Assistance With Financial Aid Resources and Information (SAFARI) from 2:30-4:30 p.m. March 13 in the third-floor lobby of the Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center, 305 W. Q St. All current and prospective Tech students and their families are invited to attend this come-and-go event. No appointment is necessary. The financial-aid staff will provide assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and answer questions about financial aid. To learn more, visit www.atu.edu/finaid.
Open Mic Night
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Library will present an Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. March 17. The library invites musicians of all styles and skill levels to showcase their talent. Poets and comedians are also welcome to this family-friendly event. To sign up to perform, call the library at (501) 327-7482 or email nancy@fcl.org. All library events are free and open to the public.
Oxford American Jazz Series
LITTLE ROCK — Trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg will close the Oxford American Jazz Series, sponsored by the University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication, on March 17 at South on Main, 1304 Main St. Doors will open at 6 p.m., when patrons may purchase dinner and drinks, followed by Skonberg’s concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $30 for reserved seating and $32 for premium reserved seating. For ticket information, visit www.southonmain.com/events/ and click on “Jazz Series 2015-2016.” For more information, contact Terry Wright at UCA at (501) 450-3293 or terryw@uca.edu.
Catfish Supper
ST. VINCENT — Knights of Columbus Council 10908 in St. Vincent, 9 miles north of Morrilton on Arkansas 95, will have its 23rd annual catfish supper from 5-8 p.m. March 18. Fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw and dessert will also be available. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 5-12 years old. Children 4 and younger may eat free. Adult take-out meals will be available for $10 each. For more information, call (501) 354-4854 or (501) 428-8384.
Domestic Violence Workshop
CONWAY — Rediscovering Our Strengths, a free domestic violence workshop, will take place from 9 a.m. to noon March 18 at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center at the University of Central Arkansas. Registration and breakfast will be from 8-9 a.m. The event will focus on strengthening those who work with victims or survivors of domestic abuse and is ideal for caregivers, caseworkers, faith-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, educators, student-service personnel and anyone serving this special population. The workshop is open to the public. To register online, visit the workshop page at uca.edu/outreach/domesticviolence. For more information, contact Kristy Carter at kcarter@uca.edu or (501) 450-3118.
Four-Hands Piano Concert
CONWAY — The Hendrix College Department of Music will host a four-hands piano-duo concert by Paolo Alderighi and Stephanie Trick at 7:30 p.m. March 29 in Reves Recital Hall. Alderighi and Trick started to work together in 2011 on a four-hands piano project dedicated to classic jazz and preparing arrangements of songs from the swing era, as well as ragtime and blues repertoire. The performance is free and open to the public, but an offering will be taken for the guest musicians. For more information on the program, contact Hendrix music professor John Krebs at (501) 450-1245 or krebs@hendrix.edu. For more information on the duo, visit www.paoloandstephanie.com.
Author Appearance
PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN — As part of its year-long centennial celebration, the Conway County Library will present nationally bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain. Hurwitz will discuss his works, most notably his most recent, Orphan X, which is currently in discussion as a feature film, with Hurwitz as screenwriter. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the library at (501) 354-5204.
Golf Tournament
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Library Friends Inc.’s eighth annual Tee It Up for Literacy Golf Tournament will be take place April 16 at the Indian Hills Golf Course. This event is a fundraiser for the Fairfield Bay Library. Registration and sign-in for the four-person scramble will begin at 8 a.m., with a cost of $55 per person and two flights (men’s and mixed). A lunch of hot dogs and burgers will be included. Prizes will be given for closest to the hole and the longest drive. The entry deadline is April 14. To register or for more information, call the Indian Hills Pro Shop at (501) 884-6018.
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