School News

EHS graduate named to A-State production crew JONESBORO – Arkansas State University Theatre will present “All in the Timing,” by David Ives Friday and Saturday and Oct. 2-4.

The production is under the direction of Tim Bohn, department chair and associate professor of theatre, and associate direction of Brianna Lucas Larson, dance instructor of theatre.

It will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Simpson Theatre at Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive.

A dessert reception to meet the company will follow the opening night performance on Friday.

This critically acclaimed, award-winning evening of comedies combines wit, intellect, satire and fun.

Claire Abernathy, assistant professor of theatre; Irene Taylor, a senior theatre major from Birdtown, and Justin Almager, a senior theatre major from El Dorado, will serve as costume designers.

Abernathy will also serve as costume shop manager.

Tickets may be purchased for reserved seating in advance at the Central Box Office in the Convocation Center or by calling 972-ASU1. Tickets are also available online at tickets. astate.edu.

Reserved seating tickets (if available) may be purchased at the door on the evening of the performance. Ticket prices are $10 ($8 in advance).

Advanced reservations are recommended. This production may not be suitable for all audiences.

SouthArk starts video

game club

The new South Arkansas Community College Google CS First Game Design Club will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, starting on Oct. 3 to experiment with and create video games. For more information, contact Cathy Harrell at charrell@southark.edu.

Library Card Sign-Up Month recognized

It’s September, which means that both the South Arkansas Community College Library and the Barton Library are recognizing National Library Card Sign-Up Month — and, in a collaborative effort between the two facilities, new patrons will have an opportunity to win prizes just for getting library cards.

According to a Pew Research report produced a year ago, roughly 68 percent of Americans have a library card and 48 percent of Americans visited a public library or bookmobile in 20152016 — but local librarians want those numbers to push higher.

“Libraries are among the most valuable resources accessible to modern society,” SouthArk Library director Philip Shackelford said. “September is just another opportunity to recognize and celebrate that value.”

And in doing so, have a chance to get something else valuable: Anyone who signs up for a library card at either Barton or SouthArk in September will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to Jefferson Street Books in El Dorado.

One gift card will be awarded at each library, so anyone who signs up for a library card at both libraries will have the chance to win both prizes.

The drawing will take place Thursday.

Earlier this year, directors from both libraries met and signed a memorandum of understanding designed to improve “services, reach, development and effectiveness” so that both libraries could continue their work in providing “community growth, progress and quality of life.”

More than just providing books, libraries have the power to transform both individuals and communities Shackelford said.

“They are places to quench curiosity, to pursue new boundaries and to explore ideas, hobbies and careers,” he said.

“Librarians across the country believe that everyone should have access to the tools and content they need to broaden their horizons, enrich their lives and provide for their future.”