This week’s EVENTS
SATURDAY
Lactation Club CONWAY — The Lactation Club will meet from 10-11:30 a.m. in Classroom 1 of the Conway Regional Women’s Center, 2302 College Ave. This club is for expectant moms, new moms and experienced moms who want to share support and information about breastfeeding. The free club gives moms the opportunity to ask questions, have their babies weighed and get recognition for reaching milestones. The club meets the fourth Saturday of every month, and each meeting begins with a yoga instructor leading the group in relaxation techniques. The club also hosts various speakers. For more information, call (501) 513-5721.
TUESDAY
Diabetes Care Group Meeting CONWAY — The Conway Regional Diabetes Care Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Conway Regional Women’s Center. The topic will be the basics of learning about and identifying carbohydrates. The free group meets the last Tuesday of each month and is open to diabetes patients and their caregivers from throughout central Arkansas. For more information, call (501) 513-5248.
ONGOING
Stroke Support Group CONWAY — A Stroke Support Group meets from 1-2 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Conway Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, 2210 Robinson Ave. Participants are invited to have coffee and share stories about life after stroke. They gain practical guidance on nutrition, exercise, and social and emotional support, with resource networking. The free meetings feature special guest speakers and topics of interest. Friday Night Bingo
HEBER SPRINGS — Friday Night Bingo takes place each week at the American Legion Hall, 49 Park Road. Doors open at 5:30 for bonanzas, and regular play starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Faulkner County Coin Club Meetings CONWAY — The Faulkner County Coin Club meets the first Thursday of each month at the Ola and John Hawks Senior Wellness and Activity Center, 705 E. Siebenmorgen Road. The 5 p.m. dinner is optional, and a $6 donation is suggested for those 60 and younger. A fellowship time takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. and includes educational speakers, show-and-tell, news and door prizes. The meetings are open to coin collectors, history buffs or anyone interested in coins, tokens, medals, paper money, documents, etc. For more information, call (501) 327-2895 or (501) 908-9678. Annual Food Drive
MAUMELLE — Maumelle AARP Chapter 5359 is sponsoring a food drive through Sept. 11 for the Hope Alliance Ministry Food Pantry, which serves the Maumelle and Marche communities. The food drive is also in honor of National Hunger Action Month. All nonperishable food items will be accepted. Collection points include the Maumelle Kroger, the Maumelle Community Center, the Maumelle Library and the Maumelle Senior Wellness Center. For more information, call Beverly at (501) 425-9312. Open-Mic Event
FAIRFIELD BAY — An open-mic music event takes place from 5:308:30 p.m. the second and third Thursdays of each month at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. Food and drinks will be available
for purchase. The event is open to anyone who would like to sing or play an instrument. For more information, call the center at (501) 884-4202. Third Thursday Farmers Market FAIRFIELD BAY — The Third Thursday Farmers Market will be open from 9-11 a.m. Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 in the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center Courtyard, 130 Village Lane. The market features plants, produce and herbs. Setup is at 8 a.m., and there are no vendor fees. Tea Party Luncheon
CONWAY — The Faulkner County Tea Party has a luncheon at noon every Thursday at Larry’s Pizza, 1068 Markham St. Guest speakers and the members’ “soap box” are featured each week. Anyone interested in governmental and business affairs on the county, state or national level is invited to arrive early, eat pizza and meet the group’s members.
UPCOMING
Maumelle Newcomers Club Coffee MAUMELLE — The Maumelle Newcomers Club will have its monthly coffee at 10 a.m. Sept. 2 at the Maumelle Community Center. The club is a social, charitable and educational organization designed to provide a way for women in Maumelle to meet others and gather for various activities of their choice. The activity chairwomen will be available at the coffee to describe their activities and answer questions. For more information, call Barb Spahr at (501) 766-4664. Canoe/Kayak Race
PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN — The Petit Jean Extension Homemakers Club’s third annual Canoe/ Kayak Race will take place Sept. 3 at the Boat House at Petit Jean State Park. Grilled hot dogs, chips and drinks will be sold after the race, with proceeds benefiting the Homemakers Club. Registration is $15 per craft the day of the race, or preregister by calling (501) 940-2243 or (501) 215-9726, or visiting www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-petit-jeanmountainkayak-race-pre-registrationticketsaff=eivtefrnd. The park has a few canoes, kayaks and paddle boats for rent, or participants may bring their own boats. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the first heat around 8:30 a.m. T-Shirts will be available for purchase. BayFest Street Festival FAIRFIELD BAY — The BayFest Street Festival will take place Sept. 3 at the Fairfield Bay Village Mall. This family event will feature an opening ceremony at 10 a.m.; street vendors, including food and arts and crafts, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; a car show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; a pet parade from 1:303 p.m., with prizes awarded; and live music, with Hwy 31 performing from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Lucky Draw playing from 3-6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from food sales will benefit the Fairfield Bay Animal Shelter. Blood Drive
CONWAY — Conway Regional Medical Center and the Arkansas Blood Institute will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 7 in the Conway Regional Auditorium, 2302 College Ave. If possible, donors are asked to make appointments at
www.yourbloodinstitute.org/ donor/schedules/drive_
schedule/196678. For more information, contact Vince Maniace, the Arkansas Blood Institute’s blood-drive coordinator, at
vince.maniace@obi.org. Donors can enter a drawing for a $50 Walmart gift card each day of the drive. Golf Tournament HEBER SPRINGS — The Rotary Club of Heber Springs will host its annual Scholarship Four-Person-Scramble Golf Tournament on Sept. 9 at the Red Apple Inn and Country Club. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start. There will be prizes for closest to the hole on all par 3s. Funds raised will provide scholarships to 2017 graduating seniors. For entry information, call Trey Miller at (501) 362-3131, or to be a sponsor, call Lloyd Langston at (870) 267-2312. The Miracle Worker Auditions CONWAY — The Conway Dinner Theater, 2201 Washington Ave., will have auditions for The Miracle
Worker, by William Gibson, and an informational meeting at 5 p.m. Sept. 12. Child-youth actors are needed for the roles of Helen, who is struck deaf and blind by a fever; Martha, a servant child; Percy, a servant child; James Keller, Helen’s half-brother; an additional servant; and children of the Perkins Institute for the Blind. Rehearsals will begin at 5 p.m. Sept. 19. Production dates are Dec. 2-3, 9-10 and 17-18. The entrance to the theater is on Hutto Street. For more information, call 339-7401 or email faulkneraarts@yahoo.com. Business Development Series Course RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center will offer a four-week Business Development Series course from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Sept. 13, at the Russellville campus. Those who want to start a business and current business owners are encouraged to attend. The course address four basic challenge areas to every business: an attractive business concept, a strong organizational structure, lasting customer relationships and profitable business operations. The course fee is $99. Registration is required by Sept. 12 by calling (479) 3562067 or visiting asbtdc.org/ training/russellville-events.
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