Calendar

COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA

TODAY Scholarship Benefit Concert

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The third annual Top of the Rock Scholarship Benefit Concert will take place at 3 p.m. at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines, 275 Asturias Lane. The event is free and open to the public.

MONDAY Beginner Knitting

BENTON — Knitting enthusiasts of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to a beginner knitting class at 9:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Toddler Story Time

BENTON — Toddlers ages 1 to 3 are invited to Toddler Story Time at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. This weekly event features songs, rhymes, flannel stories, board books and fun with instruments and toys. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Yarn It All

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to Yarn It All at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Bring a favorite project, or grab a community project from the library’s yarn truck. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Classic Games: Open Play

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to play classic board games at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Line Art!

BENTON — Youth in grades four through seven are invited to practice line-art drawing techniques at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

VIP

BENTON — VIP, for grades one through three, meets at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Kids will learn about famous artists, computer programmers, musicians and more, and there will be an activity. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Felt Valentine Hearts

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to learn about felting at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees will create a solid sculptural heart using felting needles. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

TUESDAY Baby Story Time

BENTON — Baby Story Time, for infants up to 18 months old and their caregivers, will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The session will include songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and play. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Preschool Story Time

BRYANT — Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to learn early-literacy concepts through stories, songs and activities at 10 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Play to Learn

BENTON — Play to Learn, for infants through age 4, will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The session provides activities that are fun and meaningful. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

After-School Shenanigans!

BRYANT — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to play group games from 3:45-5 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Coding Unplugged

BENTON — Children in kindergarten through the second grade are invited to explore the basics of coding without a computer at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Teen Cooking Adventures

BENTON — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to Teen Cooking Adventures at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. This is a beginner cooking class. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Tinker Tuesdays in the Makerspace

BENTON — Tinker Tuesdays in the Makerspace for all ages will meet from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Participants can work with whatever they want, including 3-D printing. Kids younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 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 class at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Bryant Historical Society

BRYANT — The Bryant Historical Society will present a demonstration about the history of Bryant at 6:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Sign With Song

BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to Sign With Song at 6:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Democratic Party of Saline County Meeting

BRYANT — The Democratic Party of Saline County will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Pasta J’s in Bryant. The speaker, Glenn Hooks, will discuss the current environmental topics of the legislative session.

For more information, call (501) 326-1202.

WEDNESDAY

Baby Story Time

BRYANT — Baby Story Time, for infants up to 18 months old and their caregivers, will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The session will include songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and play. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Home-School Hour

BENTON — A home-school hour for children ages 6 and older will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. There is a different activity every week, including Makerspace, geography, cooking, engineering and more. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Toddler Story Time

BRYANT — Toddlers ages 1 to 3 are invited to Toddler Story Time at 10:30 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. This weekly event features songs, rhymes, flannel stories, board books and fun with instruments and toys. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Making It Wednesday

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to make a craft at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Advance registration is required. Register at salinecountylibrary.org/ calendar or call (501) 778-4766.

Making Warm Wishes

BENTON — Making Warm Wishes, for ages 10 and older, meets from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library to make hats and scarves for those in need. All projects will be placed on the library’s Warm Wishes tree to be used by community members. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Kids Can Escape

BRYANT — Children in kindergarten through the second grade are invited to an escape room at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

THURSDAY

Lecture Series

HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts’ Cafe Lecture Series will continue with a Valentine’s Day and GiftGiving in Japan presentation at 7 p.m. at Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave. For more information, call (501) 622-5147.

Watercolor Class

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

Preschool Story Time

BENTON — Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to learn early-literacy concepts through stories, songs and 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 at 1 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

After-School Adventures

BRYANT — After-School Adventures: I Was A Teenage Monster Hunter, for grades seven through 12, will meet from 3:45-6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Participants will pose as students in Gripette, Louisiana, a town with a bit of a monster problem. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Teen Coffee House

BENTON — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to have warm drinks, snacks and play games at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Tween Game Day

BENTON — Youth in grades four through seven are invited to play games at 4 p.m. in the Teen Lounge at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Yoga at the Library

BENTON — Yoga practitioners of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to a free yoga class at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a mat and a bottle of water. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

FRIDAY Beginner Crochet Class

BRYANT — Crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to a beginner crochet class at 10 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Let’s Get the Rhythm!

BENTON — Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to hear stories and create accompanying music with shakers, rhythm sticks, drums, castanets and other instruments at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

We Made It! Fridays

BRYANT — Crafters of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to make crafts at

1 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Registration is required. Register at salinecountylibrary.org/ calendar or call (501) 778-4766.

Valentine Concert

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Hot Springs Village will present Doug Gabriel in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodlands Auditorium. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit hsvticketsales.com.

Children’s Theater

BENTON — The Children’s Theater, for ages 9 to 12, meets at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Children will learn beginning acting techniques and write original short plays to be performed May 4. Registration and reading skills are required. Register at the downstairs help desk. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

SATURDAY Hot Springs Daylily Society Meeting

HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Daylily Society will meet at 10 a.m. at Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness, 125 Wellness Way. The group will view a YouTube video by Ron Reimer sharing his Daylily Garden from fall 2017 to summer 2018. Guests are welcome. For directions or more information, call Lin Johnson at (501) 318-0288 or

(870) 942-6040.

Wildcat Marathon Mountain Bike Race

HOT SPRINGS — The Wildcat Marathon Mountain Bike Race will take place from

8 a.m. to 6 p.m., beginning at Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Road. The event will feature prizes, custom number plates, professional high-end timing, medical support and more. For more information or to register in advance, visit bikereg.com.

Van Davis Memorial 5K

HOT SPRINGS — The annual Van Davis Memorial 5K Run/ Walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Hot Springs Baseball Park. Registration is $35 for adults or $10 for children ages 10 and younger. For more information or to register in advance, visit runsignup.com.

Veterans Meet and Greet BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to meet with local veterans from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

ONGOING February Exhibition

HOT SPRINGS — The February exhibit at the Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827A Central Ave., features work by Donnie Copeland, Virmarie DePoyster, Jennifer Libby Fay, Matthew Hasty, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, Jill Kyong, Laura Raborn, Tony Saladino, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, Rebecca Thompson, Emily Wood and others. The show will run through Feb. 27. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment. For more information, call (501) 321-2335 or visit justusfineart.com.

Ageless Bikers Club

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club has 10 different bicycle rides that are 16 to 35 miles long. The rides are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays on quiet paved country roads (one ride has up to 3 miles of gravel). No one is left behind, and the group stops often to regroup and socialize. Several rides are “out and back,” so the beginner can turn back for a shorter ride. Start times for the rides are seasonal, so for a schedule, contact Dave O’Brien at (830) 285-5129 or djob1947boom@gmail.com.

Merry Mixers Dance Club

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Merry Mixers dance to live music — ballroom, swing, Latin, rock and country — the third Saturday of each month at the Coronado Community Center, 150 Ponderosa Lane. The door opens at 6:30 p.m., with dancing from 7-10 p.m. Participants are asked to bring their own snacks, and there is a cash bar. Monthly memberships are available for $12 at the door. Season memberships offer three free dances. For more information, call (501) 915-8111.

Free Hot Springs License Plates

HOT SPRINGS — Visit Hot Springs is installing free license plates bearing the city’s name and logo onto residents’ cars from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily in front of the Hot Springs Convention Center on Convention Boulevard. “We’ll install the plates for them if their front bumpers have predrilled holes for placement of a license plate,” said Bill Solleder, marketing director for Visit Hot Springs. For more information, call Solleder at (501) 321-2027.

World’s Shortest

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Entries

HOT SPRINGS — Entries are being accepted for the First Ever 16th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set for March 17 in downtown Hot Springs. Only 40 parade entries will be accepted. Entry forms are on the website www. shorteststpats.com. For more information, contact Leysa Lowery by March 1 at the Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., or at (501) 321-2027.

THEOS Grief Support Group Meetings

BENTON — Roller-Ballard Funeral Home’s THEOS (They Help Each Other Spiritually) grief support group meets at

5 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month in the Whispering Pines Community Room on Bird Street. This group of widowed men and women shares grief, laughter, loss and friendship. For more information, call the funeral home at (501) 315-4047.

Free Exercise Opportunities

ARKADELPHIA — The Central Arkansas Development Council’s Arkadelphia Senior Activity Center, 1305 N. 10th St., offers a free Zumba class, geared for seniors ages 60 and older, at 11 a.m. every Wednesday and a free exercise class, Moving to

the Beat, at 11 a.m. Mondays. Chair volleyball is played from 10:15-11 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, and beanbag baseball is played after lunch at approximately noon Monday through Friday. For more information, call the center at (870) 246-9871.

UPCOMING

River of Change

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Little Rock’s Parkview Magnet High School chorus, orchestra and theater will perform River of Change, depicting the journey of a young girl growing up on the banks of the Mississippi River, at 3 p.m. Feb. 20 at Unitarian Universalist Village Church, 403 Barcelona Road. For more information, call the church at (501) 922-1255. Boat, Tackle and

RV Show

HOT SPRINGS — The 33rd Annual Hot Springs Boat, Tackle and RV Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 22 and 23 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Admission is $6 for adults. Children ages 12 and younger will be admitted free. For more information, call (501) 765-1423.

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.