this week’s EVENTS

Editor’s note: Many events have been canceled or postponed due to concern about the coronavirus.

MONDAY Townhall Meeting Cancellation

BATESVILLE — The Issue 1 (Vote for Roads) Townhall meeting, set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, has been canceled. For more information, call the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce at (870) 793-2378.

THURSDAY Free Brown-Bag Lunch

CABOT — The Mount Tabor United Methodist Church Women of Cabot continue to serve a free brown-bag lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Thursday at the church,

4100 Arkansas 89 S. This service is still being provided, and all are welcome. To volunteer or make a donation, call (501) 843-3797.

Ozarka College Gala Postponement

MELBOURNE — The Ozarka College Foundation has postponed its annual Spring Gala, originally scheduled for Thursday. Details of the rescheduled event will be released as soon as possible. For all updates concerning college activities, monitor the Ozarka website, www.ozarka.edu and social media.

ONGOING First Electric Scholarship

JACKSONVILLE — First Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for its scholarship program from high school seniors whose parents or guardians are First Electric members. Applications for the scholarship program are due May 1 at any First Electric office. Mail to Marketing and Development Department, First Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 5018, Jacksonville, AR 72078. For more information, call (800) 489-7405 or visit www.firstelectric.coop or www.facebook.com/firstelectric.

American Legion Post 71 Closure

CABOT — Criswell-Robinson American Legion Post 71 of Cabot has closed temporarily and has canceled all functions until further notice. Post 71 is taking these precautions in light of the coronavirus situation.

Cabot Lions Club Knife Raffle 2020

CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club will raffle off a hand-crafted, custom knife and sheath by Lion Kimm Hunt and valued at approximately $250. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase exams and eyeglasses for schoolchildren and inneed adults; to assist applicants with hearing aids and vital glaucoma and cataract surgeries; to provide vision screenings; and to support the Cabot Lions Scholarship Fund. Purchase tickets from any Cabot Lions Club member for a donation of $5 each or $20 for five. The drawing will take place Oct. 10 at the Cabot Lions booth at Cabotfest.

Independence County Library Free Wi-Fi

BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library, 267 E. Main St., is offering free Wi-Fi to patrons while the library is closed to the public. The Wi-Fi is accessible from Main Street, near the front entrance to the library, and also near the back entrance on Water Street. The library will continue to offer curbside service during its closure. To place a hold on materials, call (870) 793-8814, ext. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Searcy Chamber Procedures

SEARCY — All of the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce’s events and meetings have been canceled until April 1, and the chamber building is closed to the public. The staff will continue to be available by phone or other communication platforms. All staff receive the scc@searcychamber.com email. For more information, contact the following staff members: Buck Layne at blayne@searcychamber.com or (501) 281-8013; Tara Cathey at tcathey@searcychamber.com or (501) 691-3946; or Jennifer Skinner at jskinner@searcychamber.com or (501) 593-1838.

Center on the Square Closure

SEARCY — The Center on the Square has postponed its upcoming show, A Bad Year for Tomatoes, to May 14-24. The theater is also closed to all events through May 1. Those who have purchased tickets or hold season passes will be contacted. Multiple options will be available, including vouchers to be used for future productions. For more information, call (501) 368-0111.

UPCOMING Concert Postponement

MELBOURNE — The Ozarka College Foundation has postponed the Paul Harris and the Cleverlys benefit concert originally scheduled for April 10. Details of the rescheduled event will be released as soon as possible. Online ticket purchases will be refunded to their original form of payment. For refunds of paper ticket purchases, contact Shane Linn at Townsend Spice & Supply. For more information, contact Josh Wilson at foundation@ozarka.edu or (870) 368-2060.

Ozark Gateway Banquet Cancellation

BATESVILLE — The Ozark Gateway Tourist Council’s Annual Banquet and Awards, scheduled for April 23, has been canceled. For a free 2020 magazine or more information about the Ozark Gateway Region, visit www.ozarkgateway.com or call (800) 264-0316.

To submit an item for the Calendar of Events, mail information to Calendar of Events, Three Rivers Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR, 72203; send faxes to (501) 378-3500; or email trnews@arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesday.