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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA

MONDAY Toddler Story Time

BENTON — Children ages 1 to 3 are invited to join in songs, a flannel story, board books and fun with egg shakers, rhythm sticks and toys at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Book Club

BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to the Monday Afternoon Book Club at 1 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Things With Strings

BENTON — Children in grades 4 to 6 are invited to create string art using a hammer, nails and string at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Very Important People

BENTON — Children in grades 2 and 3 are invited to learn about famous inventors, pilots and chefs at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The group will read about a famous person each week and do an activity related to his or her life. Be prepared to build, cook and recreate inventions. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Benton Book Club

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to the Benton Book Club from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Master Gardeners

BENTON — Master Gardener Yvonne Becker will present a program titled Backyard Greenhouses at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

TUESDAY Archeological Society Meeting

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fordyce Room at National Park Medical Center. Carl G. Drexler will present a free program titled Uncovering Pea Ridge: Archaeology and Arkansas’ Biggest Battlefield. For more information, email ouachitachapter@gmail.com.

Baby Story Time

BENTON — Infants up to 18 months old, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to join in songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories and play at 9:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Play to Learn

BENTON — Children ages 4 and younger are invited to the Play to Learn event at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Game On!

BENTON — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to play a variety of games at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Master Builders

BENTON — Children ages 5 to 7 are invited to a themed building challenge at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call

(501) 778-4766.

Sign With Song

BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to learn sign language through song with Laura at 6:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY Watercolor Class

BENTON/BRYANT — Painting enthusiasts of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to a watercolor class at 6 p.m. Tuesday and at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton, and at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

WEDNESDAY Home-school Hour

BENTON — Children ages 6 and up are invited to Home-school Hour at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The activities will feature makerspace, geography, cooking, engineering and more. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

THURSDAY Preschool Story Time

BENTON — Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to songs, stories, crafts and other activities at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Riverdale Garden Club

BRYANT — The Riverdale Garden Club will meet to discuss Growing and Braiding Garlic from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call

(501) 778-4766.

Drama Teens Tech!

BENTON — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to learn about making YouTube videos at 4 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 for a free yoga class at 6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a mat and a bottle of water. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

FRIDAY Children’s Theater

BENTON — Children ages 9 to 12 are invited to learn beginning acting techniques at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Advance registration and reading skills are required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Let’s Get the Rhythm!

BENTON — An interactive story time featuring music with shakers, rhythm sticks, drums, castanets and other instruments will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program is intended for ages 3 through 5. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

SATURDAY Southern Cooking With Chef Cheryl

BENTON — A Southern-cooking class with Chef Cheryl will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call

(501) 778-4766.

Tracing Your Native American Heritage

BENTON — Yvonne Dougherty will present a Tracing Your Native American Heritage program at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Brews & Brats

BENTON — The Democratic Party of Saline County will sponsor Brews & Brats at 5:30 p.m. at the Benton Farmers Market. The event will feature live music, food, drinks and a guest speaker, state Sen. Joyce Elliott, D-Little Rock. Attendees are asked to offer a donation of $25 to the Saline County Democratic candidates running for offices in the state Legislature. To submit an event, mail information to Calendar of Events,

Tri-Lakes Edition, P.O. Box 221, Little Rock, AR 72203; fax (501) 378-3500; or email tlnews@arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesday each week.