this week’s EVENTS

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

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Independence Day Celebration

FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Marina and H20 Sportz & Marine will present an Independence Day Celebration both days at the Fairfield Bay Marina, 4350 Arkansas 330 S. On Friday, the Zac Dunlap Band will perform at 6 p.m., followed by a fireworks display at dusk. Activities on Saturday will include a parade at 9:30 a.m., beginning at Fairfield Bay Baptist Church; the Indian Hills Golf Resort’s Red, White and Blue Golf Tournament; and the Fun in the Sun event at Cool Pool,

155 Chelsea Drive. Fun in the Sun will be an outdoor pool party with lawn games, grilled food and live music. The ShotGunBillys will conclude the activities from 6-8 p.m. on the lake stage. For more information, call Fairfield Bay Resort & Community at (501) 884-6010.

FRIDAY  JULY 5 Balloons Over Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE — Balloons Over Russellville will take place Friday through July 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.

SATURDAY Community Fireworks Display

RUSSELLVILLE — The city of Russellville will present a free community fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. at Pleasant View Park, 3595 N. Arkansas Ave. For more information, call the Hughes Community Center at (479) 968-1272.

Fireworks Extravaganza

HEBER SPRINGS — The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Fireworks Extravaganza at 9 p.m. Because of high lake levels and COVID-19 restrictions, the fireworks will be launched from the Heber Springs Municipal Airport, not at Sandy Beach. Guests will not be allowed on the airport grounds. Information will be provided to help spectators find the best viewing areas in town. To view the fireworks from a boat, the best location is the body of water just west of the Dam Site Marina. The fireworks display will be broadcast by Timeless 106.1 FM KFFB. For more information, visit www.heber-springs.com.

Greers Ferry Fireworks

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

ONGOING Adult Fall Softball League Registration

RUSSELLVILLE — Registration for the Russellville Recreation and Parks Department’s fall softball league will begin July 6 and end at 5 p.m. July 17. Players may register at the Hughes Community Center from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration forms are available in the Russellville Recreation and Parks Department Office or at www.russellvillearkansas.org. For more information, call the Hughes Center at (479) 968-1272.

Oktoberfest in the Bay Art Walk Participation

FAIRFIELD BAY — Artists are wanted for the Oktoberfest in the Bay Art Walk, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3. Robbie Miller, chairwoman of the event, said artists may rent a 10-by-12-foot booth space for $20 to display and sell their works. Setup will be outside the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. Art forms accepted include oil, watercolor, acrylics, mixed media, pottery, jewelry, collage, sculpture and photography. To request an application, call (501) 884-4202

or (501) 350-2796 or email robbie8242miller@yahoo.com.

Children’s Fishing Derby Postponement

RUSSELLVILLE — The annual Children’s Fishing Derby that is normally held in June has been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The derby has been rescheduled for Sept. 12 at Pleasant View Park. Details will be available at a later date. For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at (479) 968-1272.

Fairy-Tale Take-Home Craft

RUSSELLVILLE — The Pope County Library System offers fairytale take-home crafts available for pickup at the Russellville library branch, 116 E. Third St., on Mondays. An online video demonstration of the craft will be available at 1 p.m. the following Tuesday at facebook.com/popecountylibrarysystem. For more information, call the Pope County Library at (479) 968-4368.

M.J. Hickey Pool Parties

RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department is now booking private parties for the M.J. Hickey Pool, with dates beginning July 6. The parties will be limited to 50 in attendance. For more information, call (479) 968-1272.

Fairfield Bay Library Services

FAIRFIELD BAY —The Fairfield Bay Library is closed to the public until further notice. However, e-books, audio books and magazines are available online, and modified curbside pickup is available. All requests need to be received by Tuesday so books and audio books can be labeled and ready to go. The limit is six items. At this time, the library is not checking out movies. Email requests to ffblibrary@live.com or call (501) 884-4930.

Fairfield Bay VFW Bingo

FAIRFIELD BAY — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4513 Bingo Nights take place at 6:30 every Monday. Centers for Disease Control and Protection guidelines are strictly enforced.

Fairfield Bay Senior Center Bingo

FAIRFIELD BAY — Senior Center Bingo is played 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. For more information or reservations, call the center at (501) 884-7800.

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.

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.

Main Street Morrilton Farmers’ Market

MORRILTON — The Main Street Morrilton Farmers’ Market is open from 4-7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the 100 block of Commerce Street. The market features 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.

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.

UPCOMING World Championship Cardboard

Boat Races Postponement

HEBER SPRINGS — The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce has postponed the World Championship Cardboard Boat Races, scheduled for July 25, until next summer. Reasons for the postponement include high lake levels and restrictions required to comply with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. The boat races will still have a “Video Games” theme in 2021. For more information on other attractions and things to do in Heber Springs, visit www.heber-springs.com.

Arkansas Country Music Awards

MAUMELLE — The Arkansas Country Music Awards will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Maumelle High School,

100 Victory Lane. Recipients of the Arkansas Country Music Awards will be announced during the redcarpet event, which will feature performances and celebrity appearances. General-admission seating is $35, preferred seating is $70, and VIP seating is $100. For more information or tickets, visit arkansasmusic.org.

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, 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.