Today and Thursday
Fall Planetarium Show
ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State University will present Firefall at 2 p.m. today and Universe at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Planetarium. Admission is $3 per person, $1 per person with a student ID. Late arrivals will not be admitted. For more information, call (870) 230-5162.
Monday
Cello Concert
ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host cellist and Young Artist Competition winner Alexander Hersh in concert at 7:30 p.m. in the McBeth Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5128.
Taste of the Magic Flute
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines will host the Muses in a performance of Taste of The Magic Flute at 10 a.m. in the Woodlands Auditorium.
Toddler Story Time
BENTON — Children ages 1-3 and their caregivers are invited to Toddler Story Time at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program will feature learning concepts through movement, music, stories and play.
Play to Learn
BENTON — Children ages 4 and younger are invited to Play to Learn at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Yarn It All
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to Yarn It All at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees will crochet, knit, loom-knit, weave or grab a community project from the yarn truck.
Makerspace Mondays
BRYANT — Children in grades three through six are invited to Makerspace Mondays at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Attendees will build and decorate catapults.
Basic Leatherworking
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to a basic leatherworking class at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Sound Immersion Meditation
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to a class that uses sound immersion to help meditate and bring peace at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Tuesday
Arkadelphia Schools Employees of the Year
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkadelphia Public School District will honor its Employees of the Year at 4:30 p.m. at the new Goza Middle School, 401 High School Drive. The public is invited. The event is sponsored by Patterson Federal Credit Union, the Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce and Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home.
Proudly Pro Life Event
BENTON — Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, will present the Proudly Pro Life Event at 7 p.m. at the Saline Memorial Hospital, Haynes classroom. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by Monday at SalineRTL@gmail.com.
Saline Crossing Meeting
BENTON — The Saline Crossing Regional Park and Recreation Area, Inc will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Wood Grill Buffet. The public is welcome to join in planning the development of the historic Saline Crossing site.
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.
Master Builder Challenge
BENTON — Children in kindergarten through the third grade are invited to build with Legos, Mega Blocks, Magna-Tiles and more at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Teen Gaming Club
BRYANT — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to play video games and help plan gaming events at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.
Table-Top Teens
BENTON — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to join Table-Top Teens at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program will feature group games, snacks and more.
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 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
Quiet Room
BENTON — Children of all ages are invited to study in the Meeting Room from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
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.
Watercolor Class
BENTON/BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to a watercolor class with Carolyn Voss at 6 p.m. Tuesday and at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton, and at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant.
Wednesday
Home-School Hour
BENTON — A Home-School Hour will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Separate classes will be held 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 more 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. Projects created will be used to help those in need.
Building Club
BRYANT — Children in kindergarten through the second grade are invited to build with Legos 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
Republican Women’s Meeting
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Republican Women will meet at 10 a.m. in the Ponce De Leon Center, Room A of the Ouachita Building. The guest speaker will be Arkansas Sen. Bill Sample, R-Hot Springs.
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. The program will feature literacy concepts through stories, songs and activities.
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.
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.
Coding Unplugged
BENTON — Children in grades four through seven are invited to Coding Unplugged at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees will explore the basics of coding without a computer.
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 — 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.
Twenty-Something Thursdays
BENTON — Adults at least 18 years old are invited to Twenty-Something Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event, geared toward adults in their 20s, will feature games and more.
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
Children’s Theater
BENTON — Children ages 9 to 12 are invited to Children’s Theater 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.
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. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.
Saturday
Makerspace Saturday
BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to design a 3-D print, practice sewing, laminate and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.
Puppy Tales
BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to practice reading with trained service dog Maisie at 10:30 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The program is on a first-come, first-served basis, in 15-minute intervals.
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 will promote connection, breath, movement, focus and relaxation.
Church Yard Sale
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Mountainside Church will present a church yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 El Cano Drive.
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 Bryan Carlan with Garvan Woodland Gardens.
Saturday and Oct. 26
Botanical Illustration Series
HOT SPRINGS — Local artist Ginger Ladehoff and Garvan Woodland Gardens director of education Rush Fentress co-teach a series of classes focused on creating meaningful botanical illustrations. The classes include a short botanical lecture and one-on-one instruction with drawings. All materials are provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own pencils if desired. The classes meet from 10 a.m. to noon in the Magnolia Room at Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road. Saturday’s class is on the hardy hibiscus, and the class on Oct. 26 is on maples. The class fee is $20 for members per class or $35 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Register online at garvangardens.org or call (800) 366-4664.
Ongoing
Art Exhibit
ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State University will present A Flight of Fancy/An Art of Whimsy through Sept. 25 in the Russell Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit features the art of three regional artists: Ryan Bentzinger, John Lytle Wilson and Aimee Wise. Wise will give a gallery talk from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 24. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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 will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Refreshments will be served.
THEOS Grief Support Group Meetings
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. This group of widowed men and women shares 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.
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.
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.
Photography Exhibit
HOT SPRINGS — The September exhibit at the Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827A Central Ave., will feature a selection of photography by Beverly Buys, Don House, Carey Roberson, Sabine Schmidt and Robbie Brindley. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment. For more information, call (501) 321-2335 or visit justusfineart.com.
Upcoming
Overall Ball
BENTON — Habitat for Humanity of Saline County will present the Overall Ball from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Benton Event Center. Tickets are $40 per person or $350 for a table of 10. For more information, call (501) 315-5434 or visit habitatsalinecounty.com/overall-ball.
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 on Tuesdays.