Special Events

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE & CAHRA JOB FAIR noon-6 p.m. April 17, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. (501) 378-4344. ARKANSAS SYMPHONY DESIGNER HOUSE April 13-May 13, 8 Valley Creek View. Hours: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. One-day tour, $20. Run-ofshow, $35. (501) 804-0106.

BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE 4-8 p.m. April 13, Professor Bowl, 901 Towne Oaks Drive, peer-to-peer team fundraising benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas. (501) 374-6661. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5-7 p.m. today, Ben E. Keith Foods, 1 Ben E. Keith Way, North Little Rock. North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce networking event. Tickets: advance $10, at the door $15. (501) 372-5959. COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLINIC 4-7 p.m. first Thursday of every month, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Arkansas 107, Sherwood. Flu shots, health screenings and doctor consultations offered. (501) 835-3410. DOWNTOWN DASH 8 a.m. Saturday, corner of Fourth and Scott streets. Cost: $10-$40. jllrdowntowndash. racesonline.com or (501)375-5557. ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY 1516 W. Third St. Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, 1-2:30 p.m. Sundays through April 22. ebslr.org or (501) 376-7056.

FOOD AND FOAM FEST 6-9 p.m. April 13, Dickey-Stevens Park, 400 W. Broadway St., North Little Rock.

Beer sampling event with craft beer, cider and wine, food tastings from local restaurants. Benefits Arthritis Foundation. Tickets: $40-$65. (501) 232-8660.

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE 7:30-4 p.m. Friday, Geyer Springs Baptist Church, 12400 Interstate 30. Alzheimer’s caregiver workshop. (501) 224-0021. LISA NORTH CAR SHOW AND VENDOR EVENT 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14, LISA North Parking Lot, 5410 Landers Road, Sherwood. Car registration: $20. (501) 945-2727. 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 DIGITAL LEARNING

CENTER: COMPUTER BASICS 10 a.m.-noon today, Tuesday, April 12, 17,19, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive. Cost: $60, includes manual. (501) 603-1262.

LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. 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 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION 10 a.m.-noon April 14, Diamond Baseball and Sports Complex, 9510 Counts Massie Drive, North Little Rock. Mulching of trees and art contest for Maumelle area 5th graders. (501) 554-2200. MAUMELLE GARDEN CLUB 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Maumelle Senior Services Center, 550 Edgewood Drive, Maumelle. Topics and speakers. (501) 349-7212. MEDITATION TALK WITH ANEM THUBTEN 7-9 p.m. Friday, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road. Suggested donation $10-$15. ebslr.org or (501) 376-7056. MONSTER JAM 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Monster trucks. Tickets $17-$37. verizonarena.com or (800) 745-3000. NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK CELEBRATIONOPEN HOUSE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, William F. Laman Public Library Main Branch, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock, free treats and tours. robin.campbell@ lamanlibrary.org or (501) 758-1720. 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.

OUT OF DARKNESS SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK 12:30 p.m. Saturday, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 University Ave. (501) 733-2562. PASTA FOR PAWS 5-8 p.m. April 13, Hospitality House, Joe Poch Road, North Little Rock. Benefits North Little Rock Animal Shelter. Cost: $10, children 6-12 $6. (501) 454-4304. PET FAIR & FUNDRAISER 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sherwood Forest Event Center, 1111 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood. Silent auctions, pet adoptions, vendors. Benefits Sherwood Humane Animal Shelter. (501) 834-2287. PILGRIMAGE FOR PEACE 2018 2 p.m. Sunday, Heifer International Village, 1 World Ave., pilgrimageforpeace.com or (501) 232-7283. 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 TOUR noon April 13, Dr. Charles Kennedy House, 6 Edenwood Lane, North Little Rock. Arkansas Historic Preservation Program tour. (501) 324-9880. SPECIAL EVENT STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Department of Arkansas Heritage, 1100 North St. Cost: $10. Reservations required, deadline Friday. (501) 324-9775.

SPRINGFEST 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, First Security Amphitheatre, 400 President Clinton Ave. (501) 396-7050.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock Community Safety Summit with special guest Mitch Landrieu, 1 p.m. Friday. Ian Rosenberger, founder and CEO of Thread International, noon Monday. Mickey Ibarra – “Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph,” 6 p.m. Monday. clintonschool.uasys. edu or (501) 683-5239.

WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Spring Garden Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. National Library Week Celebration Open House, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. Pink Hello Kitty Family Night, 6-7 p.m. April 12. Teen Center Geek Prom, 4-5 p.m. April 17. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 758-1720.

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. ARKANSAS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL April 12-April 15, Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville. Fees for some activities. lyon.edu/ arkansas-scottish-festival or (870) 307-7071.

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, downtown Newport, Newport. Stage dedication, food, dog parade, bounce houses, fireworks. facebook.com/newportbusinesscenter or (870) 523-1009. BATTLE OF HELENA RE-ENACTMENT April 13-15, Delta Cultural Center, 141 Cherry St., Helena. deltaculturalcenter.com or (870) 338-4350.

BOLL WEEVIL STAMPEDE 7 p.m. today-Saturday, 346 University Court, Monticello. Admission, $10. (870) 460-1014.

BOST INC. CHEF AND WINEMAKER DINNER 6 p.m. April 12, The Hive at 21c, 200 NE A St., Bentonville; Tickets: $75. (501) 350-1790. DARREN KNIGHT’S SOUTHERN MOMMA AN EM COMEDY TOUR 8 p.m. today, TempleLive, 200 N. 11th St., Fort Smith. Tickets: $30.50$39.50. (479) 222-6186.

DELTA SYMPOSIUM XXIV Wednesday-April 14, Arkansas State University Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive. astate.edu/delta-symposium or (870) 972-3043.

EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14, Hobbs State Park visitor center, 20201 E. Arkansas 12, Rogers. Scavenger hunts, bird catch and release. (479) 789-5000.

THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC: HOW IT IS EFFECTING CRAIGHEAD COUNTY AND ARKANSAS 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Mid-South Health Systems, 2707 Browns Lane, Jonesboro. Guest speakers: state drug director Kirk Lane and John Kirtley with the Arkansas Pharmacy Board. outofthedark.org or (800) 592-8460. PLANTATION AGRICULTURE MUSEUM 4815 US-165, Scott. Lye Soap Workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, $25. (501) 961- 1409.

PURR CAFE’S TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Purr Catfe, 1641 W. 15th St. #15, Fayetteville. Face painting, caricatures, photo ops, Briar Rose treats & mocktails. Admission: $8. (479) 301-0993. RAILROADIANA SHOW AND SALE

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Railroad Museum, 1700 Port Road, Pine Bluff. Admission: $5, children 6-12 $2. arkansasrailroadmuseum. org or (870) 535-8819.

RHEA LANA’S OF HOT SPRINGS noon-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and April 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14, Hot Springs Mall, 4501 Central Ave., Hot Springs. hotsprings.

rhealana.com or (501) 205-6314. SCOTT SETTLEMENT TOURS

10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 17, Scott Settlement, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Admission: $6, children 6 and under free. (501) 804-6420.

STAR PARTY 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Village Creek State Park, 4300 Arkansas 284, Wynne. arkansasstateparks. com/villagecreek or (870) 238-9406. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH AFRICAN NIGHT

6 p.m. Friday, Reynolds Room, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, 800 N. 49th St. Entertainment with African culture and cuisine with speaker Sherman Banks. Tickets: $15, UAFS students and children 13 and under $10. (479) 788-7981. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway. Sybil Jordan Hampton on experiences of Civil Rights Movement, 6-8 p.m. April 17. (501) 450-5630. VINTAGE MARKET DAYS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Benton County Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville. Tickets: Friday $5-$10, Saturday and Sunday $5. (918) 671-9712.

WALDRON JOB FAIR 12:30-3:30 p.m. April 13, Waldron High School Gymnasium, 1506 W. Sixth St., Fort Smith. (479) 424-3415.