The Tectonic Evolution of Arkansas

CHEROKEE VILLAGE — The Spring River Gem and Mineral Club will host The Tectonic Evolution of Arkansas, by University of Arkansas professor Mac McGilvery, at 10 a.m. July 6 at the Omaha Center, 20 Omaha Circle. McGilvery will talk about the 600-million-year geologic history of Arkansas that made the plains, valleys, hills and mountains, starting with an ancient river called the Mississippi. The program is free, and visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Tana Holder at tanaholder@ centurylink.net or (417) 280-0161.