Miscellaneous
Duplicate bridge will be held at 12:30 p.m. today at The Bridge House, 300 W. St. Louis St., for all bridge players with stratified scoring. Need a partner? Come early, one is onsite. Call 525-8780 or 262-9149 for information.
Congregation House of Israel will hold Shabbat services at 6 p.m. today with an Oneg Shabbat at 5:15 p.m. at the Temple, 300 Quapaw. All are welcome. Call 623-5821 for information.
American Legion Post 11, 210 Olive St., Malvern, holds dances at 7 p.m. Fridays to the music of Country 1-4-5 Band. Veterans are encouraged to join. All ages are welcome. No alcohol or tobacco. Donation of $5 requested. Popcorn and drinks available for a donation. Call 501-332-8795 for information.
Ground Zero Water Aerobics class at Hot Springs Family YMCA is offered from 11a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This class is a “low impact” water exercise class designed for individuals who have problems with their backs, knees, hips or other health concerns. Come exercise to upbeat music from the 1950s and 1960s. Call Lisa Autry, YMCA aquatics director, for information.
Paws and Claws Rescue Adoptathon is held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays at Petco in Cornerstone Shopping Center. PACR is dedicated to caring for homeless pets in the community through adoptions, community awareness, fostering from their homes while caring for companion animals until forever homes can be found. Interested in donating? Email info@pawsandclawsrescue.org for information.
Humane Society of Garland County pet adoption is held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays at Petco, in Cornerstone Shopping Center. All dogs and cats are neutered, up-to-date on shots and deemed healthy. To help transport dogs or work the adoption clinic, call the shelter, volunteers are needed. If interested in volunteering program, call the shelter at 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale, off Highway 128 east of Hot Springs Village; phone 623-5012.
Village Card Club will meet at 9 a.m. today for 299er; and 1 p.m., open/499er/49er at Casa de Carta at the Woodland, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. All bridge players are welcome. Call 915-9296 for information.
Hot Springs Buddhist Society will meet from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hot Springs Yoga Center, 1107 W. Grand Ave. Come for group meditation, discussion and book sharing. All are welcome regardless of age, experience or religious background. Call Lacey Riciano, 501-339-3750, for information.
Water workout and aerobics, and Aqua Arthritis classes 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, Wednesday and 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. Call 623-9922 for information.
A Dogs Life Rescue adoptions are held from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays, unless raining, at Transportation Plaza and Orange Street. All dogs are spayed or neutered, and up to date on shots. Call Susan Williams, 617-7679, for information.
Spa City Co-op online marketplace will be open from 9 a.m. Saturday through 9 p.m. Tuesday, providing the community with a way to get fresh foods from area farmers. Products available are vegetables, herbs, spices, eggs, cheese, naturally raised meats, bath and beauty products, jams, jellies, organic, fair-trade coffee, tea, and chocolate, local artisan crafts, and more. Membership is $15 a year. Orders will be available for pick-up from 3:305:30 p.m. Fridays at Emergent Arts, 314-A Whittington Ave. Visit http://www.spacity.locallygrown.net for information or to place an order.
Sarah Rebekah Lodge 11 will meet at 7 p.m. today at High Rise Circle on Spring Street.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4369, 817 Hobson, will serve an all-you-can-eat catfish dinner, fried or grilled, from 5:30-6:45 p.m. today for $7. Public is welcome. Call 318-1599 or 922-2988 for information.
Cowboy Action Shooting Club will hold its monthly shoot at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association Range, off Mill Creek Road, east of Hot Springs. Visitors are welcome, but are required to bring eye and ear protection. Contact “Christmas Kid,” 625-3554, for information.
Gateway Community Association meets at noon on the first Saturday of each month at Webb Community Center, 127 Pleasant St. All property owners of the Pleasant Street neighborhood or any interested or concerned citizens are welcome.
Delta Kappa Kappa Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will meet at noon Saturday in Room B at the Garland County Library. Call 620-4721 for information.
Elks catfish buffet will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. today at the Elks Lodge, 132 Abbott Place, for $12. Straight Country will perform on stage. Debbie’s Deli will be ready after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Diamondhead Lions Club bingo games are held at 6 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at Diamondhead Country Club. Doors open at
5 p.m. Food and adult beverages available. The bigger the crowds, the better the payouts. Call 262-4470 for information.
Hot Springs Toastmasters Club 7643 will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday in Room 203 at Champion Christian College, 600 Garland St. Use the parking lot for the college. Suggestion: use the door marked “Cafeteria,” then go upstairs. The club welcomes interested persons. Toastmasters offers resources and a supportive atmosphere to help members develop or practice communication and leadership skills. Visitors may choose their level of participation while learning. This week’s schedule: Inspiration/ Pledge and Toastmaster: Steve Hinsley; General Evaluator: Bob Driggers; Table Topics, Grammarian and Ah Counter: Art Frenzel; Timer/Ballot Counter: Tori Marrin; Speaker: Jake Christopherson; Evaluator: Bob Driggers. Club officers will attend officer training in Little Rock. For information, call 2621664, 501-840-0669, or in Hot Springs Village, 922-3492.