For the Weekend

The Sunshine Riders Club will be having a horse show beginning at noon on Saturday, weather permitting and those planning to participate are advised to “Call before you Haul.” The show will be held at the club arena, 2350 Strong Highway, El Dorado. A current negative coggins for each horse is required. Cost is $3 per run and $1 per exhibition. Concession stand and restrooms are located on site. For more information call 870-310-9860.

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Open Mic Night will be held from 8 until 10 p.m. today at PJs Coffee on the square in downtown El Dorado. Robert Love, a former resident of El Dorado, will be the featured performer, and all who wish to participate (poets, singers, musicians, dancers, comedians, etc.) are invited the event. The Open Mic Series is hosted in 2017 by PJs and organized by the South Arkansas Poets of the Pines. Contact Jim Barton for more information at jbob214@yahoo.com

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Several events have been planned for the weekend at Moro Bay State Park. At 7:30 p.m. today, a free Owl Prowl will be held and those participating should meet at the Visitor Center, according to Corbin Merriott, assistant superintendent at the state park.

At 10 a.m. on Saturday, a free pontoon safari will be held on the Ouachita River, meeting at the marina. At 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, a free “Beads of Water” program will be held and those attending should meet at the Visitor Information Center. At 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, a free “It’s a Reptile World” will be held, meeting at the Visitor Information Center. At 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, a free “Pine Cone Birdfeeders” program will be held. Those attending should meet at the Visitor Information Center. For more information, call 870-463-8555 or visit the state park, 6071 U.S. 600, Jersey.