COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Open Mic Night

6 p.m. today American Legion Post 488 1950 U.S. Highway 82, New Boston, Texas

Active Shooter Response: Weapons Handling and Tactics

8 a.m. Saturday

Beech Street Baptist Church 601 Beech St., Texarkana, Ark.

This course focuses on behavior-based responses for armed protectors, including decision-making in and around crowds during an active threat.

Students will practice techniques using demo weapons and holsters (provided). This course includes drills for a variety of weapon-carry positions and movements.

Training will conclude with several scenarios where students can practice simulations of a real event.

BTC’s Boots & Bling 2018

6 p.m. Saturday Mattie Lanier Richey Center 101 Sportsplex Drive, Atlanta, Texas

This event will include a meal, entertainment and an auction with all proceeds going towards the vision for BTC Ranch.

ALTRUSA

6 p.m. Monday Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas

Crochet Group

3 p.m. Monday Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas

Crochet group for beginning to advanced members. Fourth Annual National Distance Learning Week MiniConference 10 a.m. Tuesday Texas A&M University Texarkana

7101 University Avenue, Texarkana, Texas