this week’s EVENTS

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

ONGOING UACCB Online Learning

BATESVILLE — The University of Arkansas Community College will offer Community Education Online Learning classes this summer. The half-day classes will meet from 9 a.m. to noon, and the cost is $70 per class. Instructor Rhonda Williams Byrd will teach the following classes in a real-time virtual setting: Tuesday, Editing PDFs in Acrobat; Wednesday, Excel Macros, June 9, Windows 10 Tips and Tricks; June 10, Facebook Events and Groups; and June 16, Advanced Web Design. To register, visit uaccb.coursestorm.com.

Senior Center Bingo

FAIRFIELD BAY — Senior Center Bingo will take place from 10-11:15 a.m. every Tuesday at the Fairfield Bay Senior Center,

385 Dave Creek Parkway. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arkansas Department of Health guidelines will be followed. There will be limited seating, and reservations are required. This activity is being conducted on a trial basis. For more information or reservations, call the center at (501) 884-7800.

Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre Postponement

SEARCY — The Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre, Harding University’s summer community-based theater program, has postponed its 2020 season. “This will mark the first year in 37 years of SSDT that our family of performers and crews will not be performing …,” said Steve Frye, professor and chair of the theater department. “Our plan is to carry this season forward to 2021, when our Escape From Reality will become a welcome relief in a healthier world. Join us in 2021 for

Harvey; Farce of Habit; and Smokey Joe’s Cafe.”

Free Training at UACCB

BATESVILLE — For those who are looking for ways to upskill during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Community Education will offer free self-paced courses for a limited time only. These training opportunities include help with job searches, learning about personal finance, customer-service training, supervision and management fundamentals, and more. Register at uaccb.coursestorm.com.

Fairfield Bay Rotary Meetings

FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Rotary meets at noon every Wednesday, with lunch at 11:30 a.m., in the Fireside Room at the Little Red Restaurant at Indian Hills, 337 Snead Drive. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arkansas Department of Health guidelines will be followed.

BAAC National Juried Exhibition

BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council Gallery on Main is hosting its eighth annual BAAC National Juried Exhibition through Aug. 1. The exhibit consists of 21 pieces from 19 artists across the U.S. The exhibit’s juror is Eric Freeman, an American-born painter, poet, musician and photographer. The gallery is open by appointment only. To visit the gallery, call (870) 793-3382 or email info@ batesvilleareaartscouncil.org. A virtual exhibition of the show is at batesvilleareaartscouncil. org. Follow BAAC on Facebook and Instagram (@batesvillearts) to shop for items featured daily.

Independence County Library Services Update

BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library, 267 E. Main St., even though undergoing compulsory closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to offer curbside service from

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday so patrons can check out materials. E-books are also available for checkout. Additionally, the library staff prepares and presents by Facebook and Instagram a virtual story time. To check out materials, call the library at (870) 793-8814, ext. 1.

Searcy Farmers Market SEARCY — The Main Street Searcy Farmers’ Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays on the White County Courthouse Square. For more information, call (501) 279-9007.

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.

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 that is valued at approximately $250. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase exams and eyeglasses for schoolchildren and in-need adults; to assist applicants with hearing aids and 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.

UPCOMING 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 tickets, call Margie’s Haven House at (501) 362-6757. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Family Fitness Scavenger Hunt

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department’s annual National Recreation and Park Association Family Fitness Day Parks Adventure will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13 across five of Jacksonville’s 11 parks. Families will travel from one park to the next, completing fitness challenges that highlight the beauty of the parks. Those who complete the scavenger hunt will receive an “I survived the 2020 Parks Adventure” shirt. For more information, call the Parks and Rec office at (501) 982-4171.

Rose Bud Summerfest

ROSE BUD — The town of Rose Bud will host Summerfest 2020 from June 18-20 at the Rosebud Ball Park. The event will feature a carnival, a parade, a car show, roping, Rambler Alumni Day, concerts and a fireworks show. For more information about the event or being a vendor, call Mayor Shawn Gorham at (501) 250-6398.

Steaks on the Square Cook-off

SEARCY—The Jesse Dylan James Foundation will host the Steaks on the Square Cook-off from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20 in downtown Searcy. The firstplace winner will receive $1,000; second place, $500; third place, $400; fourth place, $300; fifth place, $200; and sixth to 10th places, $100. Competitors can sign up at steakcookoffs.com.

For more information, call Slade Douglas at (501) 230-3190.

Virtual Business Expo

BATESVILLE — FNBC will present the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Virtual Business Expo June 22-26. To market your business, booth rental is $100; virtual booth registration is nonrefundable. For more information or reservations, call (870) 793-2378 or email membership@batesvilleareachamber.com.

Animal Protection League Golf Tournament

FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League Golf Tournament will take place June 27 at the Indian Hills Golf Resort. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The event will include raffle prizes-50/50 drawing, snacks and drinks, and special events for men and women. Lunch will be provided after play by The Little Red Restaurant. The cost of the four-person scramble is $55 per player or $220 per team.

Golf Tournament Rescheduling

CABOT — Criswell-Robinson American Legion Post 71’s sixth annual Central Arkansas American Legion Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for June 29. For more information, call Post 71 at (501) 203-5715. 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.

Strawberry Jam Music and Arts Festival

BALD KNOB — Rockin Arkansas Vendor Events and Barth Grayson Farms will present the 40th-Anniversary Strawberry Jam Music and Arts Festival from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4 at Barth Grayson Farms, 241 Prince Cemetery Road. The family-friendly event will feature food vendors, live music, family games and a fireworks show. For more information, contact Rockin Arkansas Vendor Events at (501) 593-5054 or rockinarvendorevents@aol.com.

Lyon College Athletics Scots Spectacular

BATESVILLE — Lyon College Athletics and Lyon College alumni will host their second annual Lyon College Athletics Scots Spectacular from 6-10 p.m. July 25 at the Becknell Gymnasium. The event will include live and silent auctions, a buffet dinner and live music. Lyon College/Arkansas College student-athletes and alumni will share their stories of how their experiences as Scots positively influenced their lives. The Champion Award will be presented to coach and athletic director Terry Garner. Tickets, at $75 each or $500 for a table for eight, can be purchased at alumni.lyon.edu. For more information, call Lyon College Athletics at (870) 307-7516.

World Championship Cardboard Boat Races

HEBER SPRINGS — The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 34th annual World Championship Cardboard Boat Races from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25 at Sandy Beach. This year’s theme is video games. Early registration is open until June 12. Visit the Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for the registration form and rules. For more information, call the chamber at (501) 362-2444.

Big Fun on the Bayou

BATESVILLE — Main Street Batesville will host its inaugural Big Fun on the Bayou from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 26 at Maxfield Park and Poke Bayou. Activities will include kayak racing, children’s games, pokesalad sampling and more. The main event will be a concert featuring Trout Fishing in America at 6 p.m. The opening performance will include Danny Dozier, Irl Hess and Tim Crouch. For more information, call Main Street Batesville at (844) 462-4482.

Fun, Fashion and Food

FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will have its annual Fun, Fashion and Food event from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 8 at the chamber,

365 Dave Creek Parkway. The event will include fashion for men and women of all ages, food from local restaurants and door prizes. All proceeds from the event will be used to promote local businesses and economic development through the chamber. Tickets are $10. For more information, call the chamber at (501) 884-3324.

To submit an item for the Calendar of Events, email trnews@arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesday.