June 2
Gangsters and Gals Roaring 20s Benefit
RUSSELLVILLE — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the 5th Judicial District will present the first Gangsters and Gals Roaring 20s Benefit at 6 p.m. at The Old Bank Sports Bar and Grill, 218 W. Main St. The fundraiser, which will include live music, dancing and food, will benefit CASA of the 5th, a nonprofit whose volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children in foster care. Attendees are asked to put on their fanciest flapper dress or suit. Purchase tickets, at $50 each, by calling (479) 880-1195; visiting the CASA office at 400 W. Main St., Suite 2; or contacting any committee member.
June 3
Birdhouses and Baffles Workshop
CONWAY — Birdhouses and Baffles: Learning to Grow With the Master Gardeners will be presented from 6-7 p.m. at the Faulkner County Extension Office, 844 Faulkner St. Led by Faulkner County Master Gardeners James Howard, James Hyatt and Bob Humphreys, this free workshop will cover birdhouse design and construction, the mounting of birdhouses, and how to construct and use a baffle to protect birdhouses from squirrels, snakes and other predators. For more information about birdhouses or the Arkansas Master Gardener Program, contact Richard Klerk with the Faulkner County Extension Office at (501) 329-8344.
June 7
Maumelle Newcomers Club Coffee
MAUMELLE — The Maumelle Newcomers Club will have its monthly coffee at 10 a.m. at the Maumelle Community Center. The recipient of the Maumelle Newcomers Club Scholarship award will be announced. The 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 Pamela Rantisi at (501) 851-8919.
June 8
Children’s Fishing Derby at Pleasant View Park
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department will present the annual Children’s Fishing Derby, for children ages 4 to 12, at 8 a.m. at Pleasant View Park, with the weigh-in at 10 a.m. Prizes will be given in three age divisions for the heaviest catfish and the heaviest stringer of catfish, plus a special prize for the biggest catfish caught during the derby. Register for this free event at the Hughes Community Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive. For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at (479) 968-1272.
ONGOING
Small Works on Paper Entries
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Arts Council is accepting entries for the 2020 Small Works on Paper Exhibition, which showcases artwork no larger than 18-by-24-inches created by members of the Arkansas Arts Council’s online gallery, the Arkansas Artists Registry. Membership to the registry is free. The entry deadline is July 26. An out-of-state juror will select up to 40 pieces to tour in the exhibit. Up to $2,000 is available for juror-selected purchase awards, with the award-winning art becoming part of the Small Works on Paper permanent collection. Artists can submit up to three pieces. For more information, call (501) 324-9767 or visit arkansasarts.org.
Downtown Conway Farmers’ and Crafts Market
CONWAY — The Downtown Conway Farmers’ and Crafts Market, 718 Parkway St., is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October, also on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June through September, when products are available. All items sold are grown or created by local vendors, including produce, honey, meats, eggs, jams and jellies, baked goods, handmade crafts and more. See the organization’s Facebook page for vendor specifics.
Spring Into Art Exhibit
CLINTON — Sponsored by the North Central Arkansas Artist League, Spring Into Art, an exhibit with 50 paintings by 10 area artists, will hang until July 18 at Ozark Health Medical Center on U.S. 65. The public is invited to view the exhibit, both upstairs by the cafeteria and downstairs in the outpatient wing, during regular hospital hours. All artworks are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting patients through the hospital auxiliary’s projects. For more information, call art coordinator Joyce Hartmann at (501) 745-6615.
Faulkner County Tea Party Luncheons
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Tea Party has weekly luncheons from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Larry’s Pizza, 1068 Markham St. Check the group’s Facebook page for scheduled speakers. All are welcome to attend.
Painting Class
FAIRFIELD BAY — Jim Tindall’s painting class will meet with a new subject from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Lane, Suite 5E. Each class costs $45, and all materials are provided. The center also offers Tindall’s once-a-month evening class from 5:30-8, with dates to be announced. For more information, call the center at (501) 884-4440 or visit the center’s Facebook page.
Heber Springs TOPS Meetings
HEBER SPRINGS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Monday at the Church of the Nazarene, Eighth and Quitman streets. Weigh-in begins at 7:30 a.m., and a support meeting emphasizing weight loss and healthy living takes place from 9:30-11 a.m. Prospective members are welcome to attend. Enter the church through the back entrance. For more information, call Geneva Earles at (501) 827-1243 or Janiece Brierly at (501) 250-5087.
Conway TOPS Meetings
CONWAY — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church, at the corner of Donaghey Avenue and Dave Ward Drive. Weigh-in begins at 9:15 a.m., and a support meeting emphasizing weight loss and healthy living takes place from 10-11 a.m. Prospective members are welcome to attend. Enter the church from Donaghey Avenue. For more information, call Peggy at (501) 514-0823 or Sandy at (501) 329-0558.
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. Neighbor’s Table also sends home sack lunches with guests. All Saints’ has a Loaves and Fishes Ministry, which accepts Sunday-morning offerings of nonperishable food and toiletries, to be distributed at Neighbor’s Table. For more information, call (479) 968-3622.
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., with full games at 6:30. Proceeds 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 is 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 and John Hawks Senior Wellness and 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 takes 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.
Upcoming
The Lightfoot Family Band Concert
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St., will present The Lightfoot Family Band in concert at 2 p.m. June 9. Josh and Tove Lightfoot, who hail from Oklahoma and Sweden, respectively, bring an authentic, raw energy to roots music from around the world. The audience can look forward to hearing folk music at its purest and learning some history as well. 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.
Author Presentation
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St., will host Jennifer Pharr Davis — athlete, author, speaker and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year — at 7 p.m. June 10. She will share slides and stories, answer questions and sign copies of her new book, The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (501) 327-7482 or email nancy@fcl.org.
Master Gardeners in the Teaching Garden
CONWAY — Join the Faulkner County Master Gardeners in the Teaching Garden from 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 15 to learn about composting, pests, plant diseases, irrigation and succession planting. The Teaching Garden is at Freyaldenhoven Greenhouses, 1305 E. Siebenmorgen Road.
NARFE Meeting
HEBER SPRINGS — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will have a potluck luncheon and meeting at 11:30 a.m. June 21 in the First Electric Cooperative Community Room, 150 Industrial Park Road. The guest speakers will be representatives from the Taylor Hearing Center, who will talk about hearing loss, ways to address it and how to maintain one’s hearing. All active and retired federal employees are invited to attend. For more information, call Kathy Golding at (501) 206-1375.
Lego Robotics Camp
MORRILTON — A Lego Robotics Camp, designed for kids in third through eighth grades who want to learn, build and program EV3 Mindstorm Robots, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22-25 in the portable buildings on the Sacred Heart School campus. The $65 registration fee includes a camp T-shirt and a daily snack. On July 25, each team will compete in a Tournament of Champions. For more information and a registration form, visit sacredheartmorrilton.org.
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.