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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE THREE RIVERS AREA

TODAY

Lake Charles State Park Activities POWHATAN — Lake Charles State Park will offer the following activities: a 1.5-mile Morning Birding Hike from 9-10 a.m. — meet at the White Oak trailhead near the campsites; Nature Center Exploration from 1-3 p.m. — animals may include turtles, frogs, snakes and more; Nature’s Clean-Up Crew from 1-1:45 p.m. to learn how fungi, vultures and worms have an important role in the environment; Summer Safety from 2-2:45 p.m. to learn about simple steps to take to get the most fun out of your summer; and a .75-mile Nature Hike from 3:30-4:30 p.m. starting at the Cedar Trailhead in the day-use area. For hikes, wear appropriate shoes and bring sun protection and water. For more information, call the park at (870) 878-6595. Izard County Historical Society Meeting BROCKWELL — The Izard County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. at the Izard County Senior Center, about 1 mile south of Brockwell on Arkansas 9. The guest speaker will be David Carpenter, a land surveyor and chair of the Ozarka College Applied Science and Technology Department in Melbourne. Carpenter will discuss land records in reference to historical and family research. For more information, call Rose Blankenship at (870) 368-7738. STARS Meeting CABOT — STARS (Small Town Amateur Radio Service), a ham radio group, will have its monthly meeting, with testing available, at 1:30 p.m. at Criswell-Robinson American Legion Post 71, 114 N. First St. For more information, contact Gordon Miller at gmiller266@gmail.com.

MONDAY

Magic Show BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library will present magician Aaron Acosta for a children’s program at 2 p.m. on the second floor of the new library at 267 E. Main St. The program is suitable for children of all ages, and admission is free. For more information, call (870) 793-8814 or visit the library’s Facebook page.

MONDAY  FRIDAY

Summer Art Camp II MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Arkansas Craft School will present Summer Art Camp II for youth ages 12 to 16 from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. This week of workshops with Allen Bishop, art instructor for the Mountain View schools, will offer a variety of art media and projects that may include drawing, painting, printmaking or sculpture. A light, healthy snack will be provided midmorning. Tuition is $70. For more information or to register, contact the school at

arkcraftschool@gmail.com or (870) 269-8397.

TUESDAY

Sons of the American Legion Meeting CABOT — The Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Chapter will meet at 6 p.m. at Criswell-Robinson American Legion Post 71, 114 N. First St. For more information, call (501) 203-5715. American Legion Riders Meeting Date Change CABOT — The date for the Criswell-Robinson American Legion Riders meeting for July has changed. The group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Post 71, 114 N. First St. For more information, call (501) 203-5715.

FRIDAY

Lake Charles State Park Activities POWHATAN — Activities Saturday at Lake Charles State Park will include Plant Defenses from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the White Oak trailhead near the campgrounds to teach participants about plant defenses, followed by a moderate 1.5-mile hike, so wear appropriate clothing and bring water. Nature Center Exploration will be from

1-3 p.m., and Birds of Lake Charles will be offered from 1-1:45 p.m. Animal Tracks will meet from 2-2:45 p.m. at the nature center to discuss some of the tracks seen most often in the park and the animals they belong to. A Kayak Tour will take place from 3:15-4:45 p.m., beginning at the swim beach. Bring plenty of water and sun protection. Reservations can be made in the visitor center or by calling the park at (870) 878-6595. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids over 6. For more information, call the park or visit www. arkansasstateparks.com/ lakecharles.

SATURDAY

Lake Charles State Park Activities POWHATAN — Activities Saturday at Lake Charles State Park will begin with a Kayak Tour from 10-11:30 a.m. at the swim beach. Bring plenty of water and sun protection and make reservations in the visitor center or by call the park at (870) 878-6595. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids over 6. Nature Center Exploration will be from

1-3 p.m. Fantastic Furs will be presented from 1-1:45 p.m. at the nature center to teach about native mammals, their pelts and the importance of these animals. From 2-2:45 p.m., Sensational Soil will meet at the nature center to discuss how soil goes beyond just allowing plants to grow. For more information, call the park or visit www. arkansasstateparks.com/ lakecharles. Bad Boy Splash and Dash BATESVILLE — The seventh annual Bad Boy Splash and Dash will take place at the new Batesville Community and Aquatics Center. Kids ages 5-18 can swim, run and splash. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, a T-shirt and entry to the water park. Younger children and families can register for the water-park-only option. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project. For more information, visit runsignup. com and search for “Bad Boy Splash and Dash.” Official T-shirts are on sale in the race store. All donations are tax-deductible. To learn more about the race or OFLP, contact Morgan Reed at (870) 834-2810 or info@

oflp.org, or visit www. myoflp.weebly.com.

ONGOING

Mary Poppins SEARCY — Performing Arts Center on the Square, 219 W. Arch St., will present Mary

Poppins, the Broadway musical, at 7 p.m. July 27-28 and Aug. 3-4 and 10-11. There will be matinees at 2 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 12, with tickets for kids 12 and younger at $5 each. For more information or tickets, call (501) 368-0111 or visit www. centeronthesquare.org. Fairfield Bay Farmers Market FAIRFIELD BAY — The Thursday-morning Fairfield Bay Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m. to noon at the Village Mall Gazebo. Fresh produce and canned items are available. Anyone with a bumper crop of backyard tomatoes or a garden plot of greens is welcome to set up a booth. No preregistration is required. Junior Park Ranger Tours FAIRFIELD BAY — Junior Park Ranger tours at the Fairfield Bay Heritage Center take place from 1-4 p.m. Mondays. Bring kids to the museum, and they will get a name badge and an activity book from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. For more information, call (501) 884-4440. Art Classes FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center offers its Paint With Jim class from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; Barbara Cornett’s fused-glass class from 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays; and Fran’s Jeweled Spider class from 1-2:30 p.m Thursdays. For class fees and more information or to RSVP, call the center at (501) 884-4440. Information is also available on the center’s Facebook page.

Searcy Farmers Market

SEARCY — The Searcy Farmers Market is open from 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays on the Searcy Courthouse Square. Shoppers will find fresh produce, meat, homemade/ baked goods and more.

Art Exhibit

ASH FLAT — Award-winning artist Bobbie Hanson is displaying several of her original paintings at the Ash Flat Library through July. Hanson moved to Arkansas in 2002 and began painting in watercolor. She has branched out into other media but said watercolor is still her favorite. She is a member of the Spring River Art Guild in Hardy, the Ozark Regional Arts Council and the Fulton County Arts Council.

Horseshoe Bend Farmers Market

HORSESHOE BEND — The Horseshoe Bend Farmers Market will be open at Faith Presbyterian Church each Wednesday from 8 a.m. until vendors are sold out. Items available for purchase will include produce, plants, herbs and fresh baked goods.

Shepherd Center’s Summer Activities

BEEBE — Seniors are invited to participate in activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday throughout the summer at the Shepherd Center, 302 N. Main St., at the rear of First United Methodist Church. Activities offered include scrapbooking, bridge, chess, jewelry making, card making, quilting, cooking and flower arranging, as well as fishing excursions. Every Friday Game Day will be sponsored from 1-3 p.m., featuring bingo, dominoes or Scrabble.

VFW Tuesday Night Bingo

QUITMAN — Tuesday Night Bingo takes place each week at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1295 Bee Branch Road. Doors open at 5:30 for bonanzas, and regular play starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is available. For more information, call (501) 362-9979.

American Legion 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. For more information, call (501) 362-9979.

Cabot Lions Club Meetings

CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club meets at noon the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Colton’s Steak House & Grill, 195 Northport Drive. All are invited to the meetings.

Free Brown-Bag Lunch

CABOT — The Mount Tabor United Methodist Church Women of Cabot serve a free brown-bag lunch at 11 a.m. each Thursday at the church, 4100 Arkansas 89 S. All are welcome. To volunteer or make a donation, call (501) 843-3797.

Bluegrass Music Night

HEBER SPRINGS — Heber Springs Christian Church, 1101 N. Broadway St., offers a bluegrass music night from 6:30-8:30 every Tuesday. Musicians are invited to participate. Free coffee will be available. For more information, call the church at (501) 362-2389.

Beebe Kiwanis Club Meetings

BEEBE — The Beebe Kiwanis Club meets at noon the first and third Thursdays of each month in the Stephens Room of the Student Center at Arkansas State University-Beebe. Kiwanis is a volunteer organization with the mission of helping youth in the community. For more information, call Flo Fitch at (501) 230-2890 or Debra Crisco at (501) 454-3505.

Civitan Meetings

CABOT — Civitan meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at First Security Bank in downtown Cabot. Civitan is an organization that provides training and support for people with developmental disabilities.

Opportunity for Bridge Players

BEEBE — Bridge players are needed at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Shepherd’s Center at Beebe United Methodist Church, 302A N. Main St. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call (501) 843-2930.

Beebe Caregivers Support Group

BEEBE — The Beebe Caregivers Support Group meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Shepherd’s Center at Beebe United Methodist Church, 302A N. Main St. For more information, call Sandra Garrett at (501) 940-4021.

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