Today
Fall Color Photography
HOT SPRINGS — Fall Color Photography: Woods, Water, Trails will be offered from 1-4:30 p.m. in the Magnolia Room and gardens at Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road. Garvan staffer and photographer Julia Mann will emphasize tips and techniques for capturing the woodland color, as well as photographing trees and smaller landscapes. The fee is $20 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Those who have tripods are asked to bring them. Registration is required by visiting garvangardens.org or calling (800) 366-4664.
Malvern Tuggle Restoration Event
MALVERN — The Malvern Tuggle Restoration Organization will present comedian Wan Morgan at 5 p.m. in the Keith Great Room at College of the Ouachitas. The event will support efforts to restore the historic Tuggle-Rosenwald School. For more information or to reserve seating, email malverntuggle@gmail.com.
Today and Monday
A Doll’s House
ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University Department of Theatre Arts will present Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House at 2:30 p.m. today and at 7:30 p.m. Monday in OBU’s Verser Theatre. Tickets are $10 and available for purchase from the OBU Box Office from 1-5 p.m. weekdays and at www.obu.edu/boxoffice. Ouachita students may receive one free ticket with their student ID at the box office. For more information, call the box office at (870) 245-5555 during business hours.
Tuesday
Mrs. Garvan’s Tea
HOT SPRINGS — Garvan Woodland Gardens will present Mrs. Garvan’s Tea at 3 p.m. in the Magnolia Room, featuring a living-history presentation of Verna Garvan, the gardens’ benefactress. Guests will have traditional tea fare, be entertained by Susan Harper’s depiction of Garvan and take a stroll through the gardens. Tickets, which include admission to the garden, are $34 for members and $39 for nonmembers. Reservations are required online or by calling (800) 366-4664.
Archeological Society Meeting
HOT SPRINGS — The Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Maurice Room at National Park Medical Center. The speaker, Liz Robbins with the Garland County Historical Society, will present Preserving the Past for the Future. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 230-5510.
Jazz Band Concert
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will present its fall Jazz Band Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Jones Performing Arts Center.
The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5137.
Mother Goose on the Loose
BENTON — Children up to 3 years old and their caregivers are invited to Mother Goose on the Loose at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program will feature songs, rhymes, puppets and instruments to foster language development.
Felt Poinsettia Pins in the Village
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to learn how to make felt poinsettia pins at 1:30 p.m. at the Coronado Community Center.
Master Builder Challenge
BENTON — Children in kindergarten through the third grade are invited to the Master Builder Challenge at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Table-Top Teens
BENTON — Children in grades seven through 12 are invited to Table-Top Teens at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Teen Cooking Club
BRYANT — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to learn cooking techniques at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Advanced registration is required.
Tween Tuesday
BENTON — Children in grades four through seven are invited to create art, play games and perform science experiments at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Open Makerspace
BENTON/BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to the Makerspace to design a 3-D print, practice sewing, laminate something or work on any project from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton or at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Evening Story Time
BENTON — Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to develop literacy skills with stories and songs at the Evening Story Time at 5:30 at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Watercolor Painting Class
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to a watercolor painting class at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Saline County Library Writers
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to join the Saline County Library Writers at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
English-Language Class
BENTON — All ages are invited to an English-language class at 7 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Tuesday and Thursday
Preschool Story Time
BRYANT/BENTON — Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to a Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. The program will feature stories, songs and activities.
Tuesday and Nov. 19
Health Screenings
MALVERN — Baptist Health-Hot Spring County will offer blood-pressure and blood-glucose screenings from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Malvern Senior Adult Center, 1800 W. Moline St. For more information, visit baptist-health.com or call (501) 332-7020.
Wednesday
Music, Memories and Dementia
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Aging Gracefully Series will begin with Music, Memories and Dementia at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Society Chapel, 121 Cortez Road. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (501) 915-2128.
Home-School Hour
BENTON — A Home-School Hour will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. There will be separate classes for ages 4 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 11 and 12 to 18.
Making It Wednesday
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to Making It Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. There will be a new feature project each week, but attendees are free to go off-project. All projects will be appropriate for beginners, with options to add advanced techniques for more experienced crafters.
Crafting With a Cause
BENTON — Children ages 10 and older are invited to knit, crochet, loom-knit or weave from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Kids in the Kitchen
BRYANT — Children in kindergarten through the second grade are invited to practice kitchen skills at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.
Teen Maker Club
BRYANT — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to paint, draw, program and more at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.
Thursday
Alive After Five
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Alive After Five event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Southern Floor Co. The event will feature food, drinks, entertainment and more. Admission is $5 per person.
Baby and Me Story Time
BRYANT — Children up to 18 months old and their caregivers are invited to Baby and Me Story Time at 9:30 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.
Toddler Story Time
BRYANT — Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers are invited to Toddler Story Time at 10:30 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The program will feature learning concepts through movement, music, stories and play.
Riverdale Garden Club
BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to meet with the Riverdale Garden Club from 1-3 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.
After-School Adventures
BRYANT — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to an after-school role-playing game from 4-6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.
Cooking Corner
BENTON — Children in grades four through seven are invited to a hands-on cooking class at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Teen Coding Adventures
BENTON — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to learn the principles of coding without using a computer at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
VIP
BENTON — Children will have an opportunity to learn about famous architects, oceanographers, astronauts and more at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The story time is intended for children in first through third grades.
Teddy Bear Sleepover
BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to bring their favorite stuffed friend to the Teddy Bear Sleepover at 6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The event will feature a story time, activities, lights snacks and more. Advance registration is required.
Yoga at the Library
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to a free yoga class at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a mat and a bottle of water.
Friday
Sophomore Recital
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host Sammy Campione in his sophomore recital at 2 p.m. in the Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall. Campione is a musical theater major from Waxahachie, Texas. For more information, call (870) 245-5129.
America Recycles Day
BENTON — Saline Recycling will be available for drop-off recycling and shredding from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Children’s Theater Program
BENTON — Children ages 9 to 12 are invited to the Children’s Theater Program at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program will introduce children to beginning acting techniques. Registration and reading skills are required.
National Novel Writing Month
BENTON — Youth in grades four through 12 are invited to participate in a National Novel Writing Month activity at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Friday and Saturday
Let’s Get the Rhythm!
BENTON — Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to hear stories and create accompanying music with shakers, drums, bells and more at 10:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Saturday
Ouachita Hosta and Shade Plant Society Meeting
HOT SPRINGS — The Ouachita Hosta and Shade Plant Society will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Garland County Library. The speaker will be Oscar Cross from Hilltop Gardens. For more information, call (307) 760-6610.
Sports Card Show
BENTON — Fans of sports cards, trading cards and other types of cards are invited to a day of buying, selling and trading from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Puppy Tales
BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to read to Maisie, a trained service dog, for 15 minutes from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The program is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Family Yoga
BENTON — Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to family yoga at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program promotes connection, breath, movement, focus and relaxation.
Ongoing
Full Circle Exhibit
ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State University’s Russell Fine Arts Gallery, 1100 Henderson St., is hosting Full Circle, an exhibit featuring mixed-media works by Houston-based artist Laura Tyagi. Tyagi is a native Arkansas, a Henderson graduate and a former educator. Her work incorporates painting, printmaking, paper sculpture, origami, and assemblage and installation. The exhibit will continue through Dec. 4. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call (870) 230-5036.
Photography Exhibit
ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University Rosemary Adams Department of Visual Arts and the OBU Rogers Department of Communications will co-host the exhibit More Than History, More Than Land, photographs by Chris Ocken, through Dec. 6 in the Hammons Gallery. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call (501) 245-5559.
Saline County Toastmasters
BENTON — The Saline County Toastmasters meet at noon Thursdays at Parkview United Methodist Church, 514 N. Border St. The meetings are open to visitors. For more information, call (501) 940-6803.
Democratic Party Meeting
BENTON — The Democratic Party of Saline County meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at 101 S. Market St. For more information, email saline@arkdems.org.
Veterans Meeting
BENTON — A veterans meeting takes place from 9:30-11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Refreshments are served.
Free Exercise Opportunities
ARKADELPHIA — The Central Arkansas Development Council’s Arkadelphia Senior Activity Center, 1305 N. 10th St., offers a free Zumba class, geared for seniors ages 60 and older, at 11 a.m. every Wednesday and a free exercise class, Moving to the Beat, at 11 a.m. Mondays. Chair volleyball is played from 10:15-11 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, and beanbag baseball is played after lunch at approximately noon Monday through Friday. For more information, call the center at (870) 246-9871.
THEOS Grief Support Group Meeting
BENTON — Roller-Ballard Funeral Home’s THEOS (They Help Each Other Spiritually) grief support group meets at 5 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month in the Whispering Pines Community Room on Bird Street. The widowed men and women in the group share grief, laughter, loss and friendship. For more information, call the funeral home at (501) 315-4047.
Ageless Bikers Club
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club has 10 different bicycle rides that are 16 to 35 miles long. The rides are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays on quiet paved country roads (one ride has up to 3 miles of gravel). No one is left behind, and the group stops often to regroup and socialize. Several rides are “out and back,” so the beginner can turn back for a shorter ride. Start times for the rides are seasonal, so for a schedule, contact Dave O’Brien at (830) 285-5129 or djob1947boom@gmail.com.
Simmons and Stephens Art Exhibit
HOT SPRINGS — Pen and Paint: The Art of Gary Simmons and Richard Stephens will be on display at the Hot Springs Convention Center until Jan. 3. Simmons and Stephens are both residents of Hot Springs. For more information, call Mary Zunick at (501) 321-2027.
Hazard and Peer Art Exhibit
HOT SPRINGS — Garvan Woodland Gardens will present the Robin Hazard and Charles Peer Exhibit in the Magnolia Room from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 22 and from 5-9 p.m. Nov. 23-30. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Upcoming
Plant Now for Winter Bliss
HOT SPRINGS — Local natural herbalist Tami Sain will offer Plant Now for Winter Bliss from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Magnolia Room at Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road. Sain will focus on growing winter savory, rosemary, sage, thyme and horseradish. The class is free for members and costs $15 for nonmembers. Registration is required by visiting garvangardens.org or calling (800) 366-4664.
Fall Photowalk
HOT SPRINGS — Photographers of all skill levels are invited to attend Garvan Woodland Gardens’ fall photowalk featuring Anthony Chapel, a blend of native wood, glass and stone, at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 17. The chapel has distinct architectural details to be captured by participants. Any camera is welcome, including smartphones and tablets/iPads. The walk lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours, preceded by a quick classroom session to discuss lighting, composition and focus tips. The event is free for members and costs $15 for nonmembers. Registration is required by visiting garvangardens.org or calling (800) 366-4664.
Blood Drive
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkansas Blood Institute will have a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at First United Methodist Church, 107 N. Ninth St, No. 5003. Refreshments and T-shirts will be offered to all donors. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit arkbi.org.
Fall Planetarium Show
ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State University will present Seasons of Light at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and Dec. 3 in the Planetarium. Admission is $3 per person or $1 per student with a current student ID. Late arrivals will not be admitted. For more information, call (870) 230-5162.
Fall Arts and Crafts Fair
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Lane, will present the Fall Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23. The event will feature vendors, artwork, jewelry, crafts and more. For more information, call (501) 922-5050.
Book Sale
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Friends of the Coronado Center Library will present a book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23 in Room 5 of the Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Lane. For more information, contact Mary Eliades at maryeliades@gmail.com.
Kiwanis Club Holiday Market
MALVERN — The Malvern Area Kiwanis Club Holiday Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Malvern Boys & Girls Club, 1840 W. Moline St. Admission is $1 and includes a raffle ticket. Pictures with Santa will be available from noon to 1 p.m. for $5 per photo, provided at the event. Concessions may be purchased. Vendor space is available for crafts and handmade items for $25 for a 10-by-10-foot booth; electricity and tables are $5 each. Vendor applications are due Nov. 22. For more information, call Lauren McClard at (501) 467-1365.
Chocolate Festival
HOT SPRINGS — The Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic will present the 16th annual Chocolate Festival from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Embassy Suites. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information or to reserve seating, call (501) 318-1153.
To submit an event, mail information to Calendar of Events, Tri-Lakes Edition, P.O. Box 221, Little Rock, AR 72203; fax (501) 378-3500; or email tlnews@arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesdays.