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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA

MONDAY Fair Horticulture Competitions

HOT SPRINGS — Residents of Garland County can compete in many categories at the Garland County Fair, including vegetables, fruits, eggs, flower arrangements, single flowers, seeds, herbs, hanging baskets, succulents and container plants. Entries will be accepted Monday in the horticulture building. There are separate competitions for children younger than 18 and adults. The fair will take place Monday through Saturday at the fairgrounds on Malvern Avenue. For more information, visit www.garlandcountyfair.com or the Garland County Fairgrounds Facebook page.

Happy Dog Duo Performance

ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music, in conjunction with the Arkadelphia Philharmonic Club, will host pianists Happy Dog Duo at 7:30 p.m. in the McBeth Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5208.

After-School Adventures

BRYANT — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to After-School Adventures from 3:45-5 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Attendees will learn the basics of RPGs, create characters and more. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Art of the Caldecott

BENTON — Children ages 4 to 7 are invited to read Caldecott Medal-winning books and create art in similar styles at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Chess Club

BENTON — Children ages 8 and older are invited to play chess, as well as learn and improve their playing abilities at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Master Gardeners

BENTON — Gardening enthusiasts ages 18 and older are invited to learn about fall garden cover crops at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

MONDAY  THURSDAY Dance Project

ARKADELPHIA — The Michelle Gibson Dance Project will begin with repertory rehearsals at 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday in Arkansas Hall. A dance master class will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in Arkansas Hall. Master classes are free and open to the public, while repertory rehearsals are open for observation. For more information, contact Jennifer Maddox at maddoxj@hsu.edu.

TUESDAY Faculty Showcase Recital

ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University

School of Fine Arts Division of Music will present its annual Faculty Showcase Recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5134.

Teens Watch!

BRYANT — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to Teens Watch! from 3:45-5:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The event will feature popcorn, drinks and a movie. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Teen Art Club

BENTON — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to explore the art of Jackson Pollack at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Banking Basics for Students

BRYANT — Students ages 18 and older are invited to a basic banking class at

6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The class will feature how to create a budget, how to save and how to use credit wisely. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Watercolor Class

BENTON — Painting enthusiasts of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to a watercolor painting class at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

WEDNESDAY Kids Grow!

BRYANT — Children ages 5 to 7 are invited to Kids Grow! at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The event will feature an art and gardening project. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

LOL Book Club

BENTON — Children in grades three through five are invited to the LOL Book Club at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

THURSDAY Presentation and Book Signing

HOT SPRINGS — Join Jeff Shannon for a discussion and book signing for a new essay collection, Shadow Patterns: Reflections on Fay Jones and His Architecture, at 2 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at Garvan Woodland Gardens. There will be a reception with light refreshments. The event is free and open to the public but does not include admission to the gardens. For more information, call (501) 262-9300.

Men’s Cooking Club

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Men’s Cooking Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Christ of the Hills Methodist Church. For more information, call (501) 922-5921.

Tween Play!

BRYANT — Children in grades three through six are invited to play One Night Ultimate Werewolf from 4-5 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Alzheimer’s Association

BENTON — Alzheimer’s caregivers ages 18 and older are invited to a program reviewing the challenging behavioral aspects of people with the disease at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Yoga at the Library

BRYANT — Yoga practitioners of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to join professional instructors from The Bent Lily for a free yoga class at 6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

SATURDAY Sports Card Trade Show

BENTON — Sports cards, trading cards and sports-collectibles enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the Sports Card Trade Show from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.