UPCOMING

Movie Monday

BENTON — All ages are invited to see a movie at 4 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The movie will be specifically selected for ages 12 and younger. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Starlight Gala

BRYANT — The third annual Starlight Gala, titled An Enchanted Evening, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at 6401 Boone Road. The night will feature food from chef Bonner Cameron, entertainment, dancing and an array of items for purchase during the silent auction. This charity event is a black-tie occasion. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at bryantbgc.org/starlight-gala.

New Year’s Gala

HOT SPRINGS — The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa will hold its New Year’s Gala on Dec. 31. The event will include two parties. The Gala Dinner Dance will include a five-course gourmet dinner with wine, a champagne toast and dance music provided by the Stardust Big Band. The Festival Party will include a champagne toast and live music. For more information, call (800) 643-1501 or visit www.arlingtonhotel.com.

Holday Closings

BENTON/BRYANT — The Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton and the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant will close at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31 and will remain closed until 9 a.m. Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Gallery Walk

HOT SPRINGS — Historic downtown Hot Springs will be the site for the Gallery Walk, held on the first Friday of every month, at 9 p.m. Jan. 3. The free event offers participants a chance to see some of the contemporary art found in the city, plus enjoy music and complimentary refreshments. For more information, call (501) 624-0550 or email hscvb@hotsprings.org.

Short Films

HOT SPRINGS — The annual Arkansas Shorts: A Night of Short Film will be held Jan. 4 in historic downtown Hot Springs. Admission is $7

per person for this event, which will include films by native and current residents of Arkansas. For more information, call (501) 282-9056 or visit www.valleyofthevapors.com.

A Musical Night of Caring

HOT SPRINGS — The Caring Place will host Ken Goodman and Roy Rivers in a concert titled A Musical Night of Caring at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (501) 623-2881.

Monday Afternoon Book Club

BRYANT — The Monday Afternoon Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library to discuss the club’s chosen title. The group is open to adults 18 and older. For more information, call (501) 847-2166.

Monday With the Master Gardeners

BENTON —The Saline County Master Gardeners and presenter Bruce Schrader will discuss Small Area Gardening at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program is open to all ages. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Internet/Online Resources

BRYANT — Adults 18 and older are invited to attend a beginning Internet class at 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library to discuss popular uses for the Internet, as well as online library resources. No registration is required. For more information, call (501) 847-2166 or (501) 778-4766.

CreativiTWEEN

BENTON — Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to participate in an after-school arts and crafts program at 4 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Watercolor Class

BRYANT — Instructor Carolyn Voss will teach a free watercolor class for adults 18 and older at 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The focus is Winter Farm Watercolor. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call (501) 847-2166 or (501) 778-4766.

Craft Workshop: Crocheting

BENTON — Adults 18 and older are invited to a craft workshop at 10 a.m. Jan. 10 at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The class will be led by members of the Saline County Cooperative Extension Homemakers group and requires no registration. All supplies will be provided. January’s focus is Basic Crochet: Granny Square. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

Coin Show

HOT SPRINGS — The 48th annual Tri-Lakes Coin Show will be held Jan. 17-19 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. There will be exhibits, a bourse, door prizes and drawings. Collectors and dealers will participate. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (501) 624-0074 or visit www.

hotspringscoinshow.com.

Eagle Watch

MOUNTAIN PINE — Lake Ouachita State Park will hold Eagle Watch Weekend on Jan. 18 and 19. Park officials will offer boat tours of the lake in hopes of giving attendees a glimpse of wintering birds, other area wildlife and bald eagles. Several programs and activities will be held in the park. Most programs are free; however, lake tours are $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. For more information, call (501) 767-9366 or email lakeouachita@arkansas.com.

Rhythmic Circus

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Rhythmic Circus will perform Jan. 27 and 28 in the Ponce de Leon Center’s Woodlands Auditorium. The show features tap-dancing, beatboxing, award-winning performers and a six-piece band that will play a mix of funk, blues, salsa and rock ’n’ roll. Admission is $25 per person. For more information, call (501) 922-4231, email woodlandsaud@hsvpoa.org, or visit HSVTicketSales.com. To submit a school or community event for the Tri-Lakes Calendar of Events, mail information to Calendar of Events, Tri-Lakes Edition, P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR, 72203; fax to (501) 378-3500; or email to tlnews@arkansasonline.com. Deadlines for calendar-item submissions are noon Friday for Thursday editions and noon Tuesday for Sunday editions.