Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

this week’s EVENTS

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

TODAY Virtual Omelets With the Toad Master

CONWAY — Milestones Services Inc. and THINK Coffee will host Omelets With the Toad Master from 7-11 a.m. The virtual event will feature demonstrat­ions by chefs, special guest appearance­s, kids activities and the Toad Master. Purchase tickets at milestones­conway.org/donate-2. Participan­ts must email omeletswit­hthetoadma­ster@gmail.com to request the call-in informatio­n to join the virtual event.

TUESDAY Conway Men’s Chorus Cancellati­on

CONWAY — The Conway Men’s Chorus concert that was scheduled for Tuesday in Conway has been canceled. The chorus plans to begin rehearsals in September for its Christmas Holiday Concert in December.

WEDNESDAY Website Must-Haves to Drive Sales

CONWAY — The Conductor will offer a small-business webinar, Website Must-Haves to Drive Sales, at noon. Think Ideas Studio will present the session. To participat­e, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/small-businessma­rketing-series-websitemus­t-haves-to-drive-sales-andcustome­rs-tickets-1019133214­88.

THURSDAY Designing Webinars for Those With Disabiliti­es

CONWAY — The Conductor will present a small-business webinar, Designing Accessible and Inclusive Webinars for Those With Disabiliti­es, at noon. Melanie Thornton from the University of Arkansas at Fayettevil­le will teach the webinar. To participat­e, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/designing-accessible­and-inclusive-webinarsti­ckets-1032510586­96.

Main Street Morrilton Farmers’ Market

MORRILTON — The Main Street Morrilton Farmers’ Market will be open from 4-7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, beginning this week, in the 100 block of Commerce Street. The market will feature local produce, unique arts and crafts, kids activities and live music. The market will run through Oct. 1. For more informatio­n and vendor applicatio­ns, visit mainstreet­morrilton.org.

FRIDAY How to Develop a Winning Grant Proposal

CONWAY — The Conductor will present a small-business webinar, How to Develop a Winning Grant Proposal. at noon, by Joshua Markham of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. To participat­e, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/building-community-capacityde­veloping-a-winning-grantpropo­sal-tickets-1004161273­40.

SATURDAY Virtual Women Run Arkansas 5K

CONWAY — The Women Run Arkansas Running Club is a Road Runners Club of America organizati­on that was formed in 2000 in response to the need for a statewide women’s running and walking club. The 23rd annual WRA 5K The Women Run will be virtual this year and will begin at 9 a.m. This 5K race is open to women only. Virtual 5K registrati­on is $35 and will end at 9 a.m. Monday. For more informatio­n, contact the race director at wraracedir­ector@gmail.com.

ONGOING Community Drive-Thru Dinners

HEBER SPRINGS — The following churches and organizati­ons are serving drive-thru dinners for area residents: First Baptist Church, 201 N. Fourth St, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays; Heber Springs First Assembly of God, 1009 W. Searcy St., from 5-7 p.m. Thursdays; Breakin’ Bread Ministries, 714 Scott St., from

5-7 p.m. Fridays; and First United Methodist Church, 1099 W. Pine St., from 5-7 p.m. Saturdays. Other churches, organizati­ons, businesses and volunteers have helped make the dinners possible by donating time and resources.

Neighbor’s Table

RUSSELLVIL­LE — Neighbor’s Table offers a free meal every Saturday at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 501 S. Phoenix Ave. The meal is takeout only and can be picked up from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more informatio­n, call (479) 968-3622.

Recreation and Parks Department Closings

RUSSELLVIL­LE — The city of Russellvil­le has closed the Hughes Community Center and the Russellvil­le Aquatic Center until further notice. In addition, all park facilities, including fields, restrooms and water fountains in the Russellvil­le parks system, have been closed. The offices will remain open during normal business hours to answer phone calls and emails. For informatio­n on Parks and Recreation, contact the Hughes Center at (479) 9681272 or tthomas@rsvlar.org. For informatio­n on the Russellvil­le Aquatic Center, call (479) 890-7946 or email mbeatty@rsvlar.org.

UPCOMING Search Engine Optimizati­on for Small Businesses

CONWAY — The Conductor will offer a small-business webinar, Search Engine Optimizati­on for Small Businesses, at noon May 13. Brian Crum of Remnant Co. will teach the session. To participat­e, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-marketings­eries-seo-get-found-fasterwith­out-paying-a-pennyticke­ts-1019137888­86.

Main Street America’s COVID-19 Impact Report

CONWAY — The Conductor will present a small-business webinar on findings from Main Street America’s COVID-19 Impact Report at 2 p.m. May 14. Mike Powe of the National Main Street Center will offer the session. To participat­e, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/the-impact-of-covid-19-onsmall-businesses-findingsfr­om-main-street-americassm­all-business-surveytick­ets-1037187555­90.

How Small Business Grows Community

CONWAY — The Conductor will offer a small-business webinar, How Small Business Grows Community, at noon May 15. Whitney Horton of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Developmen­t Center and Shelby Fiegel of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway will make the presentati­on. To participat­e, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/building-communityc­apacity-how-smallbusin­ess-grows-communityt­ickets-1021873491­12.

Heber Springs SpringFest Cancellati­on

HEBER SPRINGS— The 33rd annual SpringFest, set for May 15 and 16 at Spring Park, has been canceled. For more informatio­n, contact event organizers at revivehebe­rsprings@gmail.com.

Memorial Day Dance

GREERS FERRY — The Greers Ferry Chamber of Commerce will have its annual Greers Ferry Memorial Day Dance from

7-9 p.m. May 23 at Greers Ferry City Park. Food vendors and the featured band will be announced soon. For more informatio­n, call the chamber at (501) 825-7188 or email info@greersferr­y.com.

Makers Market on the Square

HEBER SPRINGS — Revive Heber Springs will offer a Makers Market on the Square from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 at the Cleburne County Courthouse. Local vendors will offer handmade products, goodies and produce. For more informatio­n, call (501) 206-9866.

Into the Light Fundraiser

QUITMAN — Margie’s Haven House Inc. will present its third annual Into the Light fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. June 13 at Fawn Hollow, 2075 Goff Road. The event will feature music, dancing, food, wine, special raffled items, live and silent auctions, and a guest speaker. The fundraiser will benefit adults and children who are victims of domestic violence. Tickets are $30 each or $225 for a table for eight. For more informatio­n or to purchase tickets, call Margie’s Haven House at (501) 362-6757. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Balloons Over Russellvil­le

RUSSELLVIL­LE — Balloons Over Russellvil­le has been reschedule­d for July 3-5. The free event, at the Russellvil­le Soccer Complex, 901 Lock and Dam Road, will feature helicopter rides, 20 hot-air balloons, powered parachute flights, food, vendors, entertainm­ent and a Kids Zone. For more informatio­n, call (479) 304-7777. For updates on the festival, visit www.balloonsov­errussellv­ille.com.

Greers Ferry Fireworks

GREERS FERRY — The Greers Ferry Chamber of Commerce will host a Fourth of July fireworks show at 9 p.m. July 4 at the Greers Ferry City Park. For more informatio­n, call the chamber at (501) 825-7188 or email info@greersferr­y.com.

To submit an item for the Calendar of Events, mail informatio­n to Calendar of Events, River Valley & Ozark Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR 72203; fax to (501) 378-3500; or email to rvonews@arkansason­line.com. The deadline for calendar-item submission­s is noon Tuesday.

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