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REGARD meets tonight at St. Luke’s

The next REGARD meeting will be from 5-6 p.m. today in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall, 128 Spring St. The program will be led by Darla Thurber, chief diversity officer at National Park College. Earlier this month, The Sentinel-Record published an article by Beth Reed, education reporter: “NPC named one of 18 ‘most promising.’” The story reported that “National Park College was recently recognized as one of 18 Most Promising Places to Work In Community Colleges.”

The award is presented annually to community colleges and technical colleges “who show a commitment to diversity through best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.” NPC was one of eight applicants that had a perfect score.

Thurber will share what they are doing at National Park College to earn this award. Below is more about Darla.

REGARD is an organization with the mission: To build connections and cooperation; promote understanding, appreciation, respect and fellowship; and celebrate the richly diverse populations in Hot Springs and Garland County.

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday monthly and are open to all persons. Guests are welcome. No reservation is required.

For additional information, call Fred Leonard, 520-8766.

Juneteenth potluck today at Webb Center

The Juneteenth Committee will hold a potluck at the Webb Community Center, 127 Pleasant St., at 5 p.m. today. Bring a favorite dish. The members want to thank all those who helped make the Juneteenth Block Party on Gulpha Street a success. Today is African-American Independence Day.

Everyone is welcome.

AARP driver safety class at Faith Lutheran

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — An AARP Smart Driver course will be sponsored by Faith Lutheran Church, 1196 DeSoto Blvd., at noon June 26. Qualified graduates are eligible for an auto insurance discount.

There is a $15 fee for AARP members and $20 fee for nonmembers to cover course materials. Bring your driver’s license and, if applicable, AARP membership card. Call 922-6365 to enroll.