Civic clubs
will meet from noon-1 p.m. Thursday at Charlie’s Pizza Pub, 127 McNeely Circle, at Highway 7 north across from Hot Springs Village entrance. Menu service is available before starting at 11:30 a.m. Visiting Rotarians are welcome, as well as business and community leaders along the Highway 7 corridor who wish to know more about Rotary membership. Call Charlie Whitworth, 915-2355, or Jan Saunders, 282-2024, for information.
meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Smokin in Style Barbecue, 2278 Albert Pike Road. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Call President Rita Blackwood, 501-617-2553, for information regarding this community-focused civic club. Open discussion is held at 7 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at Worldwide Christian Outreach, 3835 Albert Pike. Call Garland Edwards, 760-7407 or 318-9245 (cell), for information.
will meet at 8 p.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave. Call 866754-2579 for information.
meets at 8 a.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave.
has an Alcohol, Chemical Treatment Series program from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays in its fellowship hall, 3217 Airport Road, Pearcy. ACTS classes help substance abusers by addressing three key areas — physical, emotional and spiritual. Call Michael Bell, 501-627-2054, for information.
help for people whose lives have been affected by a loved ones drinking or drugs, meets from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at Oaklawn United Methodist Church, 216 Higdon Ferry Road. Newcomers welcome. Call Ellen, 262-5831, for information and other meetings around the area.
meeting to help with any habit will be held at 7 p.m. today at Hot Springs First Assembly of God, 3540 Central Ave. This is an open meeting, bring family and friends. Sorry, no child care. Those who want to help others recover are welcome.
will meet at 7 p.m. today for an open discussion at Jessieville Fellowship Hall, 7415 N. Highway 7, four miles north of Hot Springs Village gate.
411 Sellers St., meets at 8 p.m. Wednesdays downstairs. Help and support for friends and family of alcoholics/addicts. Has your life been affected by someone else’s choices? Call Geneva, 276-5299, for information.
biblical, Christ-centered educational/support group, will be at 5:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, 2350 Central, Room 1010. Members learn tips and parenting wisdom that will help find rest, hope and encouragement. Child care provided.
a group for cancer patients, families and friends, will meet from noon-1 p.m. Thursday in the Daffodil Room of St. Vincent Cancer Center, 1455 Higdon Ferry Road. Call St. Vincent Cancer Center, 622-4730, for information.
2026 Central Ave., in the Freeman Center, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Donations are accepted. All proceeds contribute to the care of dogs and cats at the kennel facilities at 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale. Donations of dog and cat food and other pet supplies may be dropped off at the store. Free low-cost spay and neuter vouchers are available at the store. Anyone interested in volunteering at the store may call 321-9604 for information.
1819 Albert Pike, is open from 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Tax-deductible donations are accepted from 8:30-4 p.m. at the back door; or call 6245757 for free pickup of donations.
210 Woodbine, inside Hot Springs Senior Center, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Sales benefit Meals on Wheels. Donations are welcome. Call 624-0838 for information.
109 Crescent St., is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 623-1641 for tax deductible pickup of good, quality items.
4409 Central Ave., next to Kroger, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Donations are appreciated. Call 525-5059 for information.
1036 Malvern Ave., is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tax-deductible donations are accepted behind the shop from 9 a.m.2:30 p.m. Call 620-4405 for information.
350 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, and 3825 N. Highway 7, Hot Springs Village, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. All profits go to build houses. Donations are accepted during store hours. Call 321-4241 or 624-3333 for large item pick-up.
2314 Airport Road, is open from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. All profits go to build houses. Donations are accepted during store hours. Call 767-4483 for information.
815 Albert Pike, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Items donated are tax deductible. Proceeds benefit Recovery Point Ministry.
645 Park Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Donations are welcome. Call 6203638 for information.
6804 Highway 7, operates a thrift store from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Donations are welcome. Call 501-865-2949 or email hhofbismarck@yahoo.com for information.
3907 Central Ave., in South Park Shopping Center, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Donations are welcome.
304 Albert Pike, is open from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and Saturday. Clean, usable donations are appreciated.
213 Whittington Ave., is open from noon-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Donations are accepted from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Call 767-5844 for information.
1679 Highway 7 north, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call 624-2446 or email storemanager@teenchallengear.org for information.
123 Albert Pike, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. SAC investigates reports of cruelty and neglect in Hot Spring and Garland counties. Donations of dog and cat food or pet supplies may be left at the store. All donations are tax deductible. Low-cost spay and neuter vouchers are available to the public. Anyone wishing to volunteer or become a foster parent may call the hot line, 501-276-7570, for information. and enthusiasm. The group is unique in that actors remain behind music stands, acting out characters using facial expressions, voice and gestures. There is limited memorization since actors have scripts in front of them. People of all ages interested in theatrical study and performance are welcome to attend meetings from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays at Garland County Library. Cast members have appeared at Gallery Walk, civic clubs, churches and school groups, assisted living and nursing facilities, and other celebrations of the arts. Appearances are free, however, donations are welcome to cover expenses. Members are interested in appearing for fundraising events. Interested persons may call Karen Irwin, 538-8701, or Sharon Bueg, 760-2638.
is a group of mature, nondenominational adults who meet at 6 p.m. Fridays at a different restaurant for food and fellowship. This week it will meet at Bleu Monkey, 4263 Central Ave. Call Donna, 5205061, for information.
meets at Casa de Carta at the Woodland, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. All bridge players are welcome. Call 9159296 for information.
study group will meet from 3-5 p.m. today at Center for Spiritual Oneness, Third and Oaklawn. Facilitator is the Rev. John Vise. Everyone from beginners to advanced students are welcome. Call Vise, 276-6984, for information.
at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2765 Malvern Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. The public is welcome to work and/or get help on their family genealogy. Call 262-2782 for information.
classes for are held at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Hot Springs Center, 210 Woodbine, in partnership with Oaklawn Center on Aging. Jerry Matlock is the certified instructor. Call Oaklawn Center, 6230020, for information.
are held at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Water aerobics is at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday and water workout at 10 a.m. Monday-Friday. Aqua Arthritis classes follow the guidelines of the Arthritis Foundation’s water exercise program and is held at 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Water exercise is a low impact way to for a workout. Call 6239922 for information.
will dance from 7:30-9:30 p.m. today at the Coronado Center, Room 6, to caller Dave Towry. Dress is casual. Any square dancer who dances advance is welcome. Contact Dave Towry, 915-0069, for information.
meets from 5:30-8:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at West Shores Retirement Community, 2607 Albert Pike Road. Chess players of all ages and levels are welcome to come learn to play a better game. Call Peter Emig, 870-6779244, for information.
meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Hibachi Sushi Buffet, 4334 Central Ave., for lunch and fellowship. There are informational updates concerning the Hot Springs, Garland County and Arkansas, followed by a guest speaker educating about topics of political interest. All are welcome.
meets from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, 626 Central Ave. Fiber artists and beginners are welcome to join this group to knit, crochet, spin, weave or hand-sew. The group is supportive and participants help each other learn new techniques. Bring a current project to work on and a past project to share. Yarn/fiber exchange is on the last Wednesday of each month. Contact 624-0489 or info@hsfac.org for information.
meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Coffee Love coffee shop, 4832 Central Ave. Suite B.
300 Oaklawn, will host an ongoing study of Dr. David R. Hawkins’ book, “Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior,” from 1-2:30 p.m. today, led by Mark Stevens. Call Stevens, 817-808-8338, for information.
will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the board room of Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts, 200 Whittington Ave. The room is located just inside the west parking lot entrance. Josh Manley, a UALR Master of Science graduate, will speak on “Synthesis and Carbonation of Nanocrystalline Fayalite.”
will meet at noon Thursday in the main office building, 530 Mountain Pine Road.
is a nonprofit organization of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts that focuses on bicycle awareness and safety in Hot Springs. Members volunteer time to the maintenance and beautification of bike accessible trail systems in Hot Springs and the surrounding area. HSBA meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month at Colorado Grill, 320 Ouachita Ave. Call 623-6188 for information.
of Hot Springs and the surrounding communities, meets at 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month at Lake Hamilton Church of the Nazarene, 200 Lockhaven Road, off Albert Pike Road. Come for informative meetings, there is a mix of experienced and beginning beekeepers. Spouses are welcome. Call President Bob Schappek, 915-9434, or Vice President Doyle Hawthorn, 623-1078, for information.
will hike on the DeSoto Spillway trail system in Hot Springs Village on Saturday. This will be an easy 3 mile hike with the option to take a swim in Lake DeSoto after the hike. Email David Tedrahn, omhhikerdt@gmail. com, for information.
corner of West Pine and Albert Pike, will host a karaoke session at 7 p.m. today with Stephanie Martin as DJ. Come join in for music of all kinds, dancing, singing and visiting. The 40/8 Lounge opens at noon daily.
will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Ouachita Professional Building, 1900 Malvern Ave. Join in at 4:30 p.m. for socializing. The program will be by Eddie Landreth, “The Man Quilter.” Members should bring their pillowcases for women this month. Visitors are welcome. Call Betty Lawson, 625-7611, for information.