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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE THREE RIVERS AREA

TODAY

Historical and Genealogical Society BROCKWELL —The Izard County Historical and Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. at the Izard County Senior Citizen Center on Arkansas 9 South. The guest speaker will be Craig Ogilvie, who will share information about the late J.R. Lewis, a veteran commercial photographer who pioneered the picture-taking business in north Arkansas. For more information, call (870) 297-8356.

MONDAY

ASU-Beebe Symphonic Band Concert BEEBE — The Arkansas State University-Beebe Department of Music will present the Symphonic Band in concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Owen Center Theater, 910 Pecan St. The performance will feature literature written specifically for concert bands. Selections, dating back to the early 1900s, will include works by Ben Kirby, Brian Balmages, Larry Clark, Robert W. Smith and Samuel Hazo.The concert is free. For more information, contact Brent Bristow, director of bands, at (501) 882-4474, or visit www.asub.edu.

Committee of the Whole Meeting SEARCY —The Searcy City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions regarding the immediate and future needs of the city.

Garden Club Meeting JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 2413 Northeastern St. Guests are welcome. For more information, call (501) 580-0658. Independent Tea Party Meeting SEARCY — The Independent Tea Party of White County will meet at 6:30 p.m. at IHOP in Searcy. The group meets the second and fourth Mondays. The public is welcome. For more information, call (501) 278-9413 or email teaparty@itpwca.org.

TUESDAY

Patterson Lecture BATESVILLE — Longtime columnist John Brummett will deliver the annual Patterson Lecture at Lyon College at 7:30 p.m. in Nucor Auditorium. Brummett is a columnist for the Arkansas News Bureau in Little Rock and the author of Highwire, a book about Bill Clinton’s first year as president. The event is free and open to the public.

WEDNESDAY

Celiac Disease Support Group HEBER SPRINGS — Anyone who has gluten intolerance or celiac disease is invited to a support group meeting at 10 a.m. in Heber Springs. For more details, call Arleen at (501) 362-5527.

THURSDAY

Gun Control and the 2nd Amendment SEARCY — The White County Republican Women will sponsor a public forum at 7 p.m. at Harding Place, 801 S. Benton St. Shawn Fisher, an assistant professor of American and military history at Harding University, will speak about some of the major issues facing Arkansas and the U.S. regarding the Second Amendment and gun control. He will discuss the effects Washington’s decisions have on the nation, Arkansas’ economy, local municipal practices and everyday life. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call (501) 268-4692. Owners Association Fall Meeting BATESVILLE — The Ozark Woodland Owners Association will hold its fall meeting, beginning with a barbecue dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Independence County Cooperative Extension Office, 1770 Meyer St. Kyle Cunningham, forestry specialist with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, will speak about managing hardwood forests. Association members and other interested people are invited to attend. For more information, call Larry Morris at (870) 283-6646.

FRIDAY

Powhatan Ghost Walk POWHATAN — Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Ghost Walk from 7-10 p.m. Century-old buildings, the Black River and old cemeteries set the scene for a number of Powhatan’s ghost stories, folktales and legends. Attendees will be introduced to the spirits and spine-tingling tales of ghostly happenings. The cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children ages 6-12. Children

SATURDAY

younger than 6 will be admitted free. For more information, call the park at (870) 878-6765 or email powhatan@arkansas.

com. Ozarka College Intro to Computers Course MAMMOTH SPRING — The Ozarka College Continuing Education Department will offer a six-week Introduction to Computers course at the Mammoth Spring campus. The course will begin Friday and will continue each Friday through Nov. 22. The cost is $25 per student, and $20 for seniors older than 60. Topics will include basic computer concepts, Microsoft Windows, Internet search and navigation, email basics, sending attachments, uploading photos, and Facebook and eBay basics. For more information or to register for the course, contact James Spurlock, director of Ozarka College-Mammoth Spring, at (870) 625-0411 or jmspurlock@ozarka.edu.

Free Flu-Shot Clinic JACKSONVILLE —The Stonewall neighborhood free flu-shot clinic will be held from 9-10 a.m. at the Christian Church of Jacksonville, 200 E. Martin St. The Jacksonville Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health will provide the flu shots. Vaccination recipients need to bring their Medicare or Medicaid cards, if applicable. Bulb Sale BATESVILLE — The Independence County Master Gardeners will hold their annual bulb sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the County Extension Office, 1770 Myers St. Bulb-planting tips and a demonstration will be offered. Special varieties of tulips, narcissus and other flowers will be available. For more information, call (870) 834-9076. Forever Quartet Concert MCRAE — The Forever Quartet will be in concert at 7 p.m. at 16th Section Church, 3387 Arkansas 267 S. All are invited to the concert and to a fellowship time following the singing. There is no admission charge, but a love offering will be taken. For more information, call (501) 454-3250. Gospel Jam BATESVILLE — Emmanuel Baptist Church will hold a gospel jam session at 6:30 p.m. at 1915 Batesville Blvd, across from Southside High School. Anyone who likes to play, sing or listen to country and bluegrass gospel music is welcome. Admission is free. Performance slots are available with registration at the door. For more information, call (870) 307-5554. Grief and Loss Support Group JACKSONVILLE — The Caring Hearts Grief and Loss Support Group will discuss Preparing for the Holidays from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Christian Church of Jacksonville, 200 E. Martin St. For more information, call Steve Summers at (870) 710-1508. Meet the Masters GREERS FERRY — The Cleburne County Master Gardeners will hold a question-and-answer session from 9 a.m. to noon at the Greers Ferry Public Library, in the Greers Ferry Lake Plaza. Master Gardeners will discuss pruning, planting and preparing a winter garden. Extension pamphlets and soil-sample test kits will be provided. A “Garden Surprise” will be given to each visitor. Information about the Master Gardener Program and applications for fall classes, starting Nov. 5, will also be available. The Master Gardener program is open to all who are interested in furthering their knowledge and expertise in all aspects of gardening, as well

as educating and assisting the public.

Paws for the Cause

MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Stone County Humane Society will hold a fundraiser for its animal shelter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Bank Park on Main Street. The event will include a silent auction, a bake sale, games for kids, face painting, a bounce house, a top-dog contest, a cat photo contest, a cake walk, entertainment by local musicians and food.

Community Resource Day

CABOT — A Community Resource Day, sponsored by the Cabot Community Coalition, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the American Legion, 104 N. First St. The purpose of the event is to provide a way to connect people in the area in need of assistance with those agencies that meet those needs. Admission is free. For more information, contact the Cabot Community Coalition at (501) 529-0604 or cabot

coalition@gmail.com.

Mystery Night at the Museum

CALICO ROCK — The Calico Rock Museum will host its first Mystery Night at the Museum, with dinner served at 6 p.m. in the Visitors Center, and a performance following at 7 p.m. in the museum, 104 Main St. After a sit-down dinner, the Peppersauce Players will portray seven characters from local history from the 1860s through the 1960s. Tickets are $40 each, with proceeds benefiting the museum. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Also that night, the museum will hold a drawing for the raffle of a Razorback pine rocking chair. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. For tickets for the Mystery Night or the raffle, contact Gloria Gushue at the visitors center at (870) 2974129 or ggushue@gmail.com, or visit www.calicorockmuseum.com Checks may also be mailed to the Calico Rock Museum, 104 Main St., Calico Rock, AR 72519. Museum and Visitors Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, contact Gushue.

Chili Supper

CHEROKEE VILLAGE — The United Methodist Men’s semiannual chili supper will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Cherokee Village United Methodist Church, at the intersection of Otter and Keno drives. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. Tickets may be purchased from any United Methodist Man or at the door. Pie, furnished by the United Methodist Women, is included, along with a choice of drink.

ONGOING

Kids Bible Club

WARD — The Kids Bible Club for children in first through sixth grades is being held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 30 at Ward United Methodist Church, at Scott and Arkansas 367 across from the Ward Community Center. The club will include storytelling, singing and light snacks. There is no cost for the program, and transportation is available. For more information, call Rick Meadows at (501) 843-3279 or (501) 327-9222, or email rmeadows@aaamissouri.com.

Fall Sessions for Musicians

BATESVILLE — Accordion, guitar, keyboard, violin and harmonica players of all experience levels are invited to come listen or play from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2 at First Community Bank.

Friends of the Library Book Shop

HEBER SPRINGS — The Friends of The Library Book Shop, 2255 Arkansas 25B N., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. The shop offers a large variety of books at bargain prices. Proceeds will benefit all the libraries in Cleburne County, including the new library in Quitman.

Children’s Story Time

BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library, 368 E. Main St., offers story time for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. The event will include stories, videos and crafts conducted by librarian Vanessa Adams. The program lasts about an hour, and parents are requested to attend. For more information, call the library at (870) 793-8814, or visit www.indcolib.com.

Computer Classes

BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library offers free computer classes, geared for adults of all ages. Topics will include using a mouse and setting up an email account. Reservations are required. Call the library at (870) 793-8814 to register. For more information on this and other library events, visit www.indcolib.com.

Free GED Classes

MELBOURNE — Free GED classes are available at the following Ozarka College campuses: Melbourne, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Mammoth Spring, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Ash Flat, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; and Mountain View, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Registration is ongoing. For more information, call the Ozarka College Adult Education Department at (800) 821-4335, ext. 2051, or in Izard County, call (870) 368-2051.

Cabot Civitan Club Meetings

CABOT — The Cabot Civitan Club meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month at First Security Bank in downtown Cabot. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Tom Nolting at (501) 606-3731.

Cabot Alzheimer’s Support Group

CABOT — The Cabot Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Cabot United Methodist Church, 2003 S. Pine St. For more information, contact Cindy Orlicek Jones at (501) 843-9014 or cindy@

arkelderlaw.com.

Retirees Meetings

KENSETT — Retired employees from Eaton Vickers and Remington Rand meet from 7:30-8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Kensett Country Kitchen. All former employees are invited to attend.

Republican Committee Meetings

CABOT — The Lonoke County Republican Committee meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at Grandpa’s Bar-B-Cue. For more information, call Irene Ernst at (501) 941-4905, or visit lonokegop.com.

Ceramic Classes

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Senior Wellness and Activity Center is offering ceramic classes for people 60 or older. Membership is $20 per year. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call the center at (501) at 982-2011. To submit an item for the Calendar of Events, mail information to Calendar of Events,

Three Rivers Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR, 72203; send faxes to (501) 378-3500; or email trnews@arkansasonline.com. Deadlines for calendar-item submissions are noon Friday for Thursday editions and noon Tuesday for Sunday editions.