this week’s EVENTS
Editor’s note: Many events have been canceled or postponed due to concern about the coronavirus.
THURSDAY Community Diversity Program
RUSSELLVILLE — Members of the Arkansas Tech University community and residents of the surrounding area are invited to participate in a virtual event titled I Wish I Knew from 7-8 p.m. By visiting http://bit.ly/atucetlpanel, any individual utilizing any web browser will be able to observe a panel discussion that will seek to identify distinctive aspects of various communities represented in the Arkansas River Valley, misconceptions about those communities and ways in which those communities are similar. Scheduled panelists are Rita Richardson, pastor of Central Christian Church; Yasu Onodera, ATU associate dean for international and multicultural student services; Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, representative of the Islamic Center of Russellville; Dr. Robert Stevens, representative of the LGBTQ+ community and faculty advisor for SPECTRUM; and Justice Annabelle Tuck, representative of Congregation B’nai Israel. The program will be presented by the ATU Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. For more information, visit www.atu.edu/cetl.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Central Baptist College Homecoming 2021
CONWAY — Because of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Baptist College has altered its programming for Homecoming 2021. The Homecoming Court will be presented, and the 2021 Homecoming Queen will be announced in a private ceremony on the CBC campus at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Due to social-distancing guidelines, only guests of the Homecoming Court will be able to attend in person. The event will be livestreamed on the Central Baptist College Facebook page. Tip-off time for the Lady Mustangs is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the A. R. Reddin Fieldhouse and 3 p.m. for the Mustangs. Both teams are hosting Williams Baptist College. For more information and game-day coverage, visit cbcmustangs.com or follow @gocbcmustangs on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. No other programming will be scheduled for Homecoming 2021.
Rummage Sale
MORRILTON — A rummage sale will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Activity Center of the Southern Christian Home, 100 W. Harding St. Attendees may fill a shopping cart for a $10 donation to the Southern Christian Home or fill a bag for a $5 donation. There will also be a presale from 4-7 p.m. Friday, where attendees may fill a shopping cart for a $15 donation or a bag for a $10 donation. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, only 50 people will be allowed in at a time, and everyone will be expected to wear a mask. For more information, call (501) 354-2428.
ONGOING COVID-19 Testing
CONWAY — Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway is offering COVID-19 testing for residents of Faulkner County and surrounding areas who have concerns about possible exposure to the virus. The drivethru testing site, located behind BHMC-Conway at 1555 Exchange Ave., is open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no appointment or physician order needed. For more information, visit baptist-health.com or call (888) BAPTIST.
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.
Senior Bingo Days
FAIRFIELD BAY — Senior Bingo Days take place from 10 a.m. to
noon every Tuesday and Thursday at the Chamber/ Visitor Center, 385 Dave Creek Parkway (the Lions Club building). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arkansas Department of Health guidelines are followed. There is limited seating, and reservations are required. To reserve a spot, call Nancy McGowen at (501) 269-4567.
Cleburne County Cares Food Pantry
HEBER SPRINGS — The Cleburne County Cares Food Pantry, 2016 Arkansas 25 Bypass, is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Those who need food are asked to call ahead at (501) 362-8486 so the pantry can have the food ready for pickup.
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.