Special Events

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

BALIAMOS WITH VILLAGE MONTESSORI 7-9 p.m. May 12, Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave. Tickets: $40-$80. eventbrite.com or (716) 2079-500.

BERNICE GARDEN MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, The Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St. (501) 410-3938.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5-7 p.m. today, Fletcher Dodge Chrysler Jeep, 5922 Warden Road, Sherwood. Tickets: $10. (501) 372-5959.

BUTTERFLY SWAMP 5K 8 a.m.noon May 13, Two Rivers Park, 6900 Two Rivers Road. Cost: $15$25. (501) 766-1315.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, William F. Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. (501) 758-1720. GOODWILL DONATION DRIVE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, McCain Mall, 3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock. (501) 758-6317.

HALANA’S PSYCHIC FAIR 11 a.m.6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Admission: $5. (501) 843-5982. JOB FAIR 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. GoodwillAR.org or (501) 291-2312.

LITTLE ROCK CHESS CLUB 7 p.m. Fridays, Southwestern Bell Room, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Markham Street and University Avenue. (501) 224-2439.

LITTLE ROCK FARMER’S MARKET 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 30, River Market, 400 President Clinton Ave. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Wild

Wines Reserve Room with dinner and drinks, 7-9 p.m. Friday, $150. Wild Wines, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, $75. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older and children 1-12 $9.95. (501) 666-2406.

MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 3497212.

MARKUS MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Four Points by Sheraton, 925 S. University Ave. Black Tie event. (501) 478-0568.

MEN OF HONOR 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Performing Arts Theatre, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave. Tickets: advance $30, at the door $35, students $15. delta-presents-outreach-foundation.ticketleap.com or (501) 712-2020.

MINI MAKER FAIRE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, Riverfront Park, North Little Rock. (501) 907-6570.

MOTHER’S DAY GRAND HIGH TEA 3 p.m. May 14, The Empress of Little Rock, 2120 Louisiana St. Cost: $45. (501) 374-7966.

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 11, Heifer Village Learning Center, 1 World Ave. Tickets: $45, students $15. arkwand.comor (501) 772-3495.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK FRIENDS OF ANIMALS 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday of every month, North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock. Yearly membership: $25. (501) 758-5482.

PAWS ON THE RUNWAY 6-9 p.m. May 11, Next Level Events, 1400 W. Markham St. Benefits Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals. Tickets: $65-$100. careforanimals.org or (501) 603-2273.

PEACE LOVE GOODWILL MARATHON 7 a.m. May 13, Murray Park, 5900 Rebsamen Park Road. Cost: $35-$65. goodwillar.org/race or (501) 372.5100.

RACE TO REMEMBER 4 p.m. May 13, War Memorial Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive. 5K run/walk. Cost:

$20-$35. runsignup.com/racetoremember or (501) 817-6442. QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 318-0947.

SANDWICHING IN HISTORY noon Friday, Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. A brief lecture and tour of the property. (501) 324-9880.

SOUTHERN SILKS 6 p.m. Saturday, the Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road. Tickets: $50-$75. MethodistFamily.org or (501) 906-4201. WELLNESS CLINIC 4-7 p.m. today, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Arkansas 107, Sherwood. (501) 835-3410.

AROUND ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS FALLEN RIDERS BREAKFAST 9:15 a.m. first Saturday of the month, First Christian Church, 3911 S. Hazel St., Pine Bluff. Donations. (870) 247-2522.

ARTOSPHERE through May 20, various locations in Fayetteville. artospherefestival.org or (479) 443-5600.

ARTS IN THE PARK 6-10 p.m. May 13, Marianna Court Square, Marianna. Performance by Almost Famous. (870) 295-2469. BATTLE FOR HOPE 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Old Tiger Stadium, 810 Bella Vista Road, Bentonville. Cost: $15-$30. heathersreaceforhope.com or (479) 361-5847.

BIZZY BEE BAZAAR Friday-Saturday, Greenwood First Assembly of God, 725 Park Drive, Greenwood. (479) 996-6030

BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT 6 a.m. Saturday, Prairie Creek Marina, 1 Prairie Creek Marina Drive, Rogers. (479) 636-1240.

CAR SHOW 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Conway Expo Center, 2505 E. Oak St., Conway. (501) 920-8206.

CEMETERY PRESERVATION WORKSHOP 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, Selma City Cemetery, Arkansas 293 and Selma Mill Loop, Drew County. Limited seating, registration required. (501) 324-9880.

CHERRY STREET FAIR 5-8 p.m. second Saturday of the month through September, downtown Helena-West Helena. Music, games and activities, a car show, food, handmade crafts, and homemade goods. thrivecenter.org or (870) 338-3300.

COMIC CON FOR HEROES AND

ANGELS 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, Old White House Event Center, 500 E. Mountain Springs Road, Cabot. Food, activities and vendors. Donations accepted. (501) 612-7432. COWBOY ACTION SHOOTING 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Frisco City, near Rogers. arkansasleadslingers.org or (479) 422-8554.

CROWLEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK

2092 Arkansas 168 N, Paragould. Blacksmithing demonstration, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (870) 5736751.

CROWLEY’S RIDGE VINTAGE

MARKET 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Parker Homestead, 16944 Homestead Road, Harrisburg. Admission: $5. (870) 578-7855.

DANCE2FIT WITH KYNA 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 31, Advanced Nutrition Training Studio, 86 Vice Lane, Cabot. Cost: $10 per class or $25 for four classes. (870) 404-5972.

DRIVING TOURS OF HISTORIC

HARTFORD 2-4 p.m. May 14, W.J. Hamilton Memorial Museum, 28 Broadway St., Hartford. (479) 719-8577.

DUTCH OVEN WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 13, Davidsonville Historic State Park, 8047 Arkansas 166 S., Pocahontas. Cost: $13. (870) 892-4708.

FARMER’S MARKET 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, East Farmers Market Street, Bryant. midtownbryant.com or (501) 860-3606.

GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS

Magnolia Room, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. Advanced Health Hikes, 9-10 a.m. Mondays through June 19. Casual Health Walks, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays through May 31. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission: $15, children 4-12 $5. garvangardens.org or (501) 262-9300.

HYDRATION CELEBRATION 7:30 a.m. May 13, Pinnacle Hills Promenade, 2203 Promenade Blvd., Suite 3200, Rogers. 5K run/walk, toddler trot, and youth run. Cost: $15-$30. racersignup.com or (479) 986-9960.

IN THE GENEALOGICAL TRENCHES: TRACING YOUR WARTIME ANCESTRY 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, WPA Gymnasium, Historic Washington State Park, 103 Franklin St., Washington. (501) 682-6900. MAYFEST 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, downtown Blytheville. mainstreetblytheville.com or (870) 763-2525. MUD DAZE 7 p.m. May 11-13, Carter Off-Road Park, 7498 Anderson St., Alexander. Cost: $40-$50. carteroffroadpark.com or (501) 400-3860.

MULTI-STATE PERMIT CLASS 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Comfort Inn & Suites, 6500 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Fulfills training requirements for multi-state concealed weapons permit. Cost: $99. (866) 371-6111. OVERNIGHT KAYAKING Saturday-Sunday, Lake Ouachita, Mountain Pine. Guided kayaking, camping, and skills demonstration, lunch and dinner Saturday, breakfast Sunday. Cost: $85. Kayak rentals $40, camping gear $15. (501) 767-8148.

O.W.L.S. WORKSHOP 6-9 p.m. May 12, Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville. Cost: $20. Registration deadline one week prior to workshop. ArkansasStateParks.com or (479) 967-5516.

SETTLEMENT TOURS through Nov. 18, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. A tour of a special setting depicting early settlement life in Scott. Tour hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Cost: $3. (501) 377-2132. TACO DINNER 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Grand Prairie Center, 2709 U.S. 165, Stuttgart. Reservations required. Cost: $12. All proceeds benefit center. pccua.edu/GPC or (870) 673-4201.

TOUR DE TOAD 11 a.m. Saturday, Conway Municipal Airport, 3250

Sand Gap Road, Conway. 10-, 25-, and 50-mile bicycle rides. Cost: $15-$45. active.com or 501-3727323.