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AARP driver safety class at McAuley Center
An AARP Smart Driver course will be sponsored by CHI St. Vincent McAuley Center, 5010 Highway 7 north, at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 11. 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 984-5594 to enroll.
John & Sue Anthony Vintage Mall, 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. Proceeds benefit Teen Challenge of Arkansas. Call 6242446 or email storemanager@ teenchallengear.org for information.
Stop Animal Cruelty Thrift Store, 821 Hobson Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. SAC is an all-volunteer organization striving to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain and suffering in animals. It investigates reports of cruelty and neglect in Hot Spring and Garland counties. Donations in good condition are appreciated. 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.
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs’ Mercy Closet, 300 Werner St., is open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays. All proceeds support St. Vincent’s Auxiliary (volunteers) for contributions to patients and their families. Donations are accepted. Call the Volunteer Office, 622-1033, for information.