this week’s EVENTS

MONDAY Chamber Banquet Postponement

DARDANELLE — The Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet, set to take place Monday, has been postponed. A later date will be announced. For more information, call the chamber at (479) 699-5246.

Grant Writing Workshop

HEBER SPRINGS — The Cleburne County Community Foundation will present a Grant Writing Workshop at 6:30 p.m. at the Heber Springs Community Center, 201 Bobbie Jean Lane. The Giving Tree grant cycle will open soon for all area nonprofits, which will focus this year on local needs, along with food insecurity and early literacy. For more information or to make a reservation, call Susan Vowels, executive director of the Cleburne County Community Foundation, at (501) 365-6736 or email cleburnecounty@arcf.org.

THURSDAY ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live’

CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will present “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” at 6 p.m. The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday-morning cartoon series “Schoolhouse Rock!” taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs. Attendees can enjoy memorable favorites such as “Conjunction Junction” and “Just a Bill,” along with other singalong songs from the show. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and students. Purchase tickets at uca.edu/Reynolds, at the Reynolds Box Office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by calling UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 or toll-free at (866) 810-0012.

SATURDAY Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will present Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández at 7:30 p.m. The world-renowned folkloric ballet ensemble is known for its artistry, costumes and ability to captivate audiences. Tickets are $30 to $40 for adults and $10 for children and students. Discounts are available. Tickets may be purchased online at uca.edu/Reynolds, at the Reynolds Box Office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by calling UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 or toll-free at (866) 810-0012.

ONGOING Maumelle Newcomers Club Scholarship

MAUMELLE — Applications are being accepted for the Maumelle Newcomers Club $1,000 Scholarship. Applicants must be a resident of Maumelle or the immediate family member of a Maumelle Newcomers Club member; not be the recipient of a full scholarship from another source; be attending or planning to attend an accredited institution full or part time; and have an accumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5. Students may reapply for the scholarship each year of their schooling. Applications, which must be postmarked by June 15, are available at the Maumelle Public Library, 10 Lake Pointe Drive, or by contacting Susan Russ at susanjan1952@att.net or (501) 416-4500. Notification of the award will be given by July 6.

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing

CONWAY — The Conway Regional Health System has opened two drive-thru COVID-19 testing locations. The Conway Regional After Hours Clinic, 437 Denison St., will be open from 1-9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Conway Regional Hendrix Medical Clinic, 1700 Altus St., Suite 110, will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Individuals can meet with a provider for symptom evaluation while remaining in their vehicles

and can be tested for other illnesses, such as influenza or strep, as part of the drivethru visit. For appointments, visit conwayregional.org/ urgentcare, or call the Conway clinic at (501) 504-2330 or the Hendrix clinic at (501) 852-1366.

Women With a Purpose

FAIRFIELD BAY — Women With a Purpose meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Little Red Restaurant at Indian Hills, 337 Snead Drive. Guests are welcome.

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.

Veterans Food Pantry

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — The Veterans Villages Helping Hand Program Food Pantry, 8325 MacArthur Drive, serves all veterans, as well as activeduty, Guard and Reserve service members and their families, in Faulkner and Perry counties. The food pantry will be open from 8 a.m. to noon every other Wednesday, including Jan. 26 and Feb. 9. The Veterans Villages of America Program also helps with unemployment, health care and housing for veterans and service members. For more information, contact Mark Diggs at (501) 442-1237 or mark@diggsandassociates.com, com, or visit www.veteransvillagesofamerica.org.

Food Pantry and Thrift Store

MORRILTON — The Conway County Care Center’s food pantry, at 108 W. Broadway, is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Residents of Conway County may visit the pantry once a month to take home free supplemental food, regardless of household income. The center also operates a thrift store, where clothes and household items are available at a low cost, or free when there is an immediate need. For more information, to volunteer or to make donations, visit www.conwaycountycarecenter.com.

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 items 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 are followed.

UPCOMING Counterfeit Money Awareness and Cash Handling

RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center will present a webinar titled Counterfeit Money Awareness and Cash Handling from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 9. Topics include how to identify counterfeit money, what actions to take to avoid quickchange artists, and how to be more efficient and accurate when handling cash. There is no fee to attend this virtual event, but registration is required by 8 a.m. Feb. 9 by visiting asbtdc.org/russellville-events or calling (479) 356-2067.

Sacred Heart School Trivia Night

MORRILTON — After a one-year hiatus as a result of COVID-19 concerns, Sacred Heart School will have its eighth annual Trivia Night fundraiser, hosted by Roger Scott from 103.7 The Buzz, on Feb. 12 in the Sacred Heart gym/Ruff Auditorium. Guests will be treated to dinner from Elia’s Mexican Grill, as well as complimentary beverages throughout the evening. The only trivia category revealed in advance of the event is Popes of the 20th Century, chosen by the previous winning team. Prizes will be awarded for Best Team Name, Best Table Decorations and Best Costume. Tickets, at $40 each, may be purchased in the school office or by visiting www.sacredheartmorrilton.org and clicking on Support SHCS: Events: Trivia Night. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.