this week’s EVENTS

SATURDAY GirlForce

CONWAY — The Jazzercise Conway Fitness Center, 2625 Donaghey Ave., No. 102, will celebrate the 2017 GirlForce initiative at 6 p.m. with an In Full Force Global Dance Party. Launched at the beginning of 2017, Jazzercise created the global GirlForce initiative to offer young women ages 16-21 a free, safe place to work out, stay active and discover a healthy and fun way to experience the endorphins of the workout high.

Fall Family Craft Program

MORRILTON — The Conway County Library, 101 W. Church St., will celebrate the arrival of fall with a Fall Family Craft Program at 10 a.m. Kids of all ages are invited to create a special craft to get ready for the fall weather and take the unique gift home for their parents. For more information, call the library at (501) 354-5204.

Dog Trick Seminar

CONWAY — A Dog Trick Seminar, open to all dogs, will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Grace United Methodist Church, 1075 Hogan Lane. Participants will teach their dogs new tricks. All dogs will have the opportunity to learn 15 or more tricks, and many will earn a Novice Trick Dog title. Register by calling Autumn at (501) 450-3118.

MONDAY Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Tania León

CONWAY — An Evening with Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Tania León: Turning History into Art will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas. Gates and León are two of the principals of UCA’s College of Fine Arts and Communication-commissioned opera The Little Rock

Nine. There will be a preview performance of one scene from the opera and a moderated discussion. Tickets, available at uca.edu/

tickets, are $15 for the general public and $5 for students, children and the UCA community. Call UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or toll-free in Arkansas at (866) 810-0012, or visit www.uca.

edu/reynolds. For more information, contact Amanda Horton at (501) 450-3682 or ahorton@uca.edu.

Audubon Club Meeting

CONWAY — The Arkansas River Valley Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 110 of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Life Sciences, in the basement’s north hall, at Hendrix College. For directions, call (501) 977-3899. The program, Exploring Arizona: A Look at Scenery, Geology, Plants and a Few Birds, will be presented by member Leif Anderson, an avid birder, who is on a quest to see 50 percent of the birds in each state. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

TUESDAY Watercolor Class

RUSSELLVILLE — The River Valley Arts Center, 1001 E. B St., will offer a watercolor class by Libby Caston from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants need to bring watercolor paper and paints. For more information, call the Arts Center at (479) 968-2452.

ONGOING Humane Society Benefit Bingo

GREENBRIER — Bingo, sponsored by the Humane Society of Faulkner County, takes place every third Friday at the Melton Cotton City Event Center, 5 Lois Lane. Pregames start at 5:30 p.m., and full games begin at 6:30. Proceeds from the games benefit the Sloan-Swindel Spay and

Neuter Memorial Fund. For more information, email rescuethestrays@yahoo.com.

Conway League of Artists Fall Show and Sale

CONWAY — The Conway League of Artists Fall Show and Sale will have the theme Arkansas: Its People, Flora, Fauna or Vistas. The artwork will be on display Monday through Oct. 20 at the Faulkner County Library. All entries must be delivered to the library from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The entry fee is $20 for one piece, $25 for two and $30 for the maximum of three pieces. Awards will be presented at a closing reception from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the library. All entrants must be members of the Conway League of Artists, but anyone can join the group when entering the show for annual dues of $25. For more information, contact Pauline Butts at (501) 314-8656 or pilan_artist@yahoo.com, or Marilyn Rishkofski at

(603) 918-9237 or marilyn@ artexperienceinc.com.

Last Call to Sign Up

RUSSELLVILLE — This is the last week to sign up to join a group that will travel on Sept. 29 from the River Valley Arts Center to see a production of The

Savannah Sipping Society at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock. The play will star local resident Natalie Canerday. The cost is $50 for members and $58 for nonmembers. A shuttle van will take participants to and from the theater. For more details, call (479) 968-2452.

Introduction to Fox Trot and Waltz

CONWAY — Introduction to Fox Trot and Waltz will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 28 at the Farris Center at the University of Central Arkansas. This beginner course makes a great date night. Register by calling Autumn at

(501) 450-3118.

Board Development Workshop Series

CONWAY — A Board Development Workshop Series, designed for nonprofit board members, will meet from

4-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 11 at UCA Downtown, 1105 Oak St. Topics include Moving Your Donors up the Pyramid; Strategies for Annual Gift Donor Retention and Major Gift Development; Capital Campaign Elements and Planned Giving Knowledge: Skipping Through One to Learn More About the Other; Social Media: Today, Tomorrow and Where You Are; and Share Your Pyramid: Reviewing, Refining and Addressing the Gaps. To register, contact Lesley at (501) 852-7416.

Beginners Dog Obedience Class

CONWAY —A Beginners Dog Obedience Class will meet from 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, today through Nov. 9, at Conway Canine Companions, 8 Lancaster Lane. Guided by instructor Pamela Padgett, participants will teach their dogs “sit, down, leave it, wait, stay” and more. This class is for dogs 10 months or older. Bring the dog’s collar, leash, training treats and proof of vaccinations. Register by calling Autumn at (501) 450-3118.

Orange Art Exhibit

CLINTON — The North Central Arkansas Artist League’s Orange art exhibit is on display through Nov. 6 at Ozark Health Medical Center, 2500 U.S. 65 S. The nearly 50 paintings by 12 artists include watercolors, acrylics, oil paintings, pen and ink, and pointillism, all using the color orange somewhere in the art. The Outpatient Wing display downstairs can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the Cafeteria display, in the hallways upstairs near the cafeteria, is open from 8 a.m. to

9 p.m. seven days a week.

Bluegrass Music Night

HEBER SPRINGS — Heber Springs Christian Church, 1101 N. Broadway St., offers a bluegrass music night from 6:308:30 every Tuesday. Musicians are invited to participate. Free coffee will be available.

Yoga Class at the Library

CONWAY — Danny Mize, registered yoga instructor, teaches a yoga class at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Faulkner County Library. Mize’s class focuses on feeling good in one’s body and letting go of life’s stress while listening to music. Yoga practitioners of all skill levels, especially beginners, are welcome in the class. All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (501) 327-7482 or email nancy@fcl.org.

Faulkner County Coin Club Meetings

CONWAY — The Faulkner County Coin Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Ola and John Hawks Senior Wellness and Activity Center, 705 E. Siebenmorgen Road. The 5 p.m. dinner is optional, and a $6 donation is suggested for those 60 and younger. A fellowship time will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. with educational speakers, show-and-tell, news and door prizes. For more information, call (501) 514-0785.

Friday Night Bingo

HEBER SPRINGS — Friday Night Bingo takes place each week at the American Legion Hall, 49 Park Road. Doors open at 5:30 for bonanzas, and regular play starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is available.

Faulkner County Tea Party Luncheon

CONWAY — The Faulkner County Tea Party has a luncheon at noon every Thursday at Larry’s Pizza, 1068 Markham St. Guest speakers and the members’ “soap box” are featured each week. All who are interested in governmental and business affairs on the county, state or national level are invited to attend.

UPCOMING Pink Night Fundraiser

CONWAY — The Conway Lady Wampus Cats volleyball team will hold the ninth annual Pink Night fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 28 at Buzz Bolding Arena, 2300 Prince St. The junior varsity team will play at 5 p.m. and the varsity team at 6 p.m., both against the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats. Admission is $1, and everyone is encouraged to wear pink. Raffle tickets will be sold for $2 for various prizes, and there will be a silent auction. Proceeds will go to Savannah Westover, 13, a Conway student who has bone cancer. For more information, email assistant coach Andrea Bailey-Fournier at baileya@conwayschools.net.

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