COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA

TODAY

Moon Over Buffalo HOT SPRINGS — The Pocket Community Theatre will present

Moon Over Buffalo at 2:30 p.m. at 170 Ravine St. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and younger. For more information, visit pockettheatre.com. Midwest Winds Concert

ARKADELPHIA — The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Midwest Winds will present a concert at Henderson State University at 3 p.m. in the Russell Fine Arts Recital Hall. For more information, call (870) 230-5348.

TODAY AND MONDAY

Not a Clue ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University Department of Theatre Arts will present Not

a Clue as part of the department’s annual Muse Project. This performance is a student-led, interactive, improvised murder mystery loosely based on the board game Clue and is set in the Victorian era. Performances will be at 2:30 p.m. today and at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Verser Theatre. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Jones Performing Arts Center Box Office from 1-5 p.m. weekdays or by calling (870) 245-5555, or online at www.obu.edu/boxoffice.

Current OBU students may receive one free ticket from the box office with their student ID.

MONDAY

Ouachita Artists Program MOUNT IDA — Painting in acrylics on canvas will be demonstrated by Marlene Gremillion of Hot Springs Village at 2 p.m. in the Ouachita Artists Gallery and Studio, 135 West St. The event is free and open to the public.

TUESDAY

Saline Crossing Meeting BENTON — The Saline Crossing Regional Park and Recreation Area Inc. will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Gene Moss Building at Tyndall Park. This is an open meeting, and the public is invited to join in planning the development of the historic Saline Crossing village area. For more information, call (501) 778-8661. Game On! Super Smash Bros. Tournament BRYANT — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to the Game On! Super Smash Bros. Tournament from 3:45-7 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. Alzheimer’s Association Meeting BENTON — The Alzheimer’s Association will present a meeting on effective communication strategies at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program will explain how communication takes place and explore the changes in communication that occur throughout the course of Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. Learning Buddies

BENTON — Children ages 6-9 will partner with teen volunteers to practice reading skills at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Advance registration is required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. Chronicles of Yarnia

BENTON — Crafters of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to join the Chronicles of Yarnia Craft Club at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host the 19th annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers at 2 p.m. in the Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall. This year’s competition for Ouachita students studying vocal music features arias from opera and oratorio, and the performances are free and open to the public.Winners are awarded cash prizes ranging from $50 to $500. For more information, contact Jon Secrest at secrestj@obu.edu or (870) 245-5134. Google Maps Workshop

ARKADELPHIA — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology

Development Center at Henderson State University will help entrepreneurs put their businesses “on the map with Google” during a free workshop from 8:30-10:30 a.m at Henderson’s Community Education Center, 640 South Sixth St. This hands-on workshop lets attendees see what their listing looks like on Google search and maps, and includes work time to manage listings. To register, call (870) 230-5184, email asbtdc@hsu.edu, or visit asbtdc.org/training/ arkadelphia-events.

WEDNESDAY

George Washington Birthday Luncheon HOT SPRINGS — The 13th annual George Washington Birthday Luncheon will begin at 11 a.m. at the Hot Springs Country Club. Featured speaker Reggie Fryar will present George Washington: Man of Determination. Tickets are $22, and advance registration is required. For more information, call (501) 915-0456. Teen Writing Club

BENTON — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to a creativewriting class from 3:30-5:15 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees will learn and/or practice writing poetry, prose and character development. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. Story Time

BENTON — First- and secondgraders are invited to a story time at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event will feature stories, snacks and crafts. Advance registration is required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

THURSDAY

QuickBooks: Beyond the Basics HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Henderson State University will provide a QuickBooks: Beyond the Basics workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on HSU’s Hot Springs campus. The cost of the workshop is $65 per person, and advance registration is required. For more information, call (870) 230-5184. STEAM Club

BENTON — Home-schooled children ages 7 to 12 are invited to join the STEAM Club to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math from 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Advance registration is required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. STEM Story Time

BENTON — Children ages 4 to 7 are invited to a STEM story time from 2-3 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library to reinforce science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts. Children younger than 4 will not be admitted. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. After-School Adventures

BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to join a story-telling, role-playing, dice-rolling program from 3:45-5 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. Drama Teens

BENTON — Youth ages 13 to 18 are invited to join a Books in 10 acting club at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Attendees will film a short retelling of books chosen in advance. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. Laugh Out Loud Book Club BENTON — Third- through fifthgraders are invited to create comics at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. Yoga at the Library

BENTON — Yoga practitioners of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to join professional instructors from The Bent Lily for a free yoga class at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a mat and a bottle of water. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

THURSDAY  SATURDAY, FEB. 27 AND MARCH 24

Playboy of the Western World

ARKADELPHIA — The Henderson State University Theatre will present J.M. Synge’s timeless comedy Playboy of the Western World,

under the direction of Douglas Gilpin, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 27 and March 2-4. A reception will follow the opening-night performance. Admission is $8, or free with an HSU student ID. Advance tickets are available at the HSU Theatre Box Office in Arkansas Hall from 1-4 p.m., beginning Monday. All seats are reserved. For more information or reservations, call (870) 230-5291 or email theatre@ hsu.edu.

FRIDAY

Christian Counseling Conference ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University will host the seventh annual Conference on Issues in Christian Counseling at 8 a.m. in the Walker Conference Center. The cost of the conference is $100 for mental-health professionals, nurses and social workers; $70 for ministers; and $20 for spouses and students. The registration fee will include up to eight National Board for Certified Counselors clock hours, a certificate of attendance, handouts for sessions, morning/afternoon snacks and lunch. For more information, call (870) 245-5599. Teen Art Club

BENTON — Youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to join the Teen Art Club from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.

SATURDAY

Family Story Time BENTON — All ages are invited to the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library at 10:30 a.m. for songs, stories and crafts. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. Ouachita Hosta and Shade Society Meeting HOT SPRINGS — The Ouachita Hosta and Shade Society will meet at 10 a.m. at the Garland County Library. The speaker will be Sabrina Childs. For more information, call (501) 318-0288.

ONGOING

Free Walk-in Heart Screenings BENTON — To participate in American Heart Month, Saline Memorial Hospital, 1 Medical Park Drive, will offer free screening and prevention days to protect people from heart disease and increase awareness of its effects. The events, which will take place in the hospital’s main lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in February, will include blood-pressure and cholesterol screenings and a consultation with cardiologist Dr. Jeffrey Stewart. For more information, visit www.salinememorial.org or call (501) 776-6746. Doris Day Memorabilia Exhibit ARKADELPHIA — The Ouachita Baptist University Department of Theatre Arts will host Dear Miss Day and Hollywood’s Golden Age exhibits through Friday in Moses-Provine Hall’s Rosemary Gossett Adams Gallery. The free, two-part exhibit will feature curated memorabilia from mid-20th century Hollywood. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call (870) 245-5129. February Solo Exhibit

HOT SPRINGS — The February Exhibit at Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827A Central Ave., will feature a solo exhibition of landscapes by Dolores Justus, owner of the gallery. The exhibit will be on display until Feb. 28. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment. For more information, call (501) 321-2335 or visit justusfineart.com. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meetings HOT SPRINGS — The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets at 2:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at The Atrium at Serenity Pointe, 2803 Albert Pike Road. For more information, call (501) 844-5161. Ageless Bikers Club

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Ageless Bikers Club has 10 different bike rides that are 16 to 35 miles long. The rides are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays on quiet paved country roads (one ride has up to 3 miles of gravel). No one is left behind, and the group stops often to regroup and socialize. Several rides are “out and back,” so the beginner can turn back for a shorter ride. Start times for the rides are seasonal, so for a schedule, contact Dave OBrien at (830) 285-5129 or djob1947 boom@gmail.com. Free Exercise Classes ARKADELPHIA — The Central Arkansas Development Council’s Arkadelphia Senior Activity Center invites the public to a free Zumba class at 11 a.m. every Wednesday at the center, 1305 N. 10th St. The class, taught by a local fitness instructor, is geared for seniors ages 60 and older. The center also offers a free exercise class at 11 a.m. Mondays, as well as chair volleyball and beanbag baseball teams that practice daily. For more information, call the center at (870) 246-9871. Free Yoga Class

BENTON — McClure Fitness, 1200 Library Drive, offers a free community yoga class at 10 a.m. every Saturday. For more information, call (501) 269-1662. Alzheimer’s Caretaker Support Group BENTON — The Alzheimer’s Arkansas Caretaker Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766. Merry Mixers

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Merry Mixers dance to live music from 7:30-10:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month in the Coronado Community Center. A dance lesson will be given at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, call (501) 915-8111.

UPCOMING

Percussion Concert ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host percussionist Richard Henson Jr. in concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (870) 245-5208. International Food Festival ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University’s International Club and the Daniel and Betty Jo Grant Center for International Education will host the 2017 International Food Festival at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Walker Conference Center. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the door. For more information, call (870) 245-5197. Village Genealogical Society Meeting HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. March 2 in Room 6 of the Coronado Community Center. The program, Researching ScotsIrish Ancestors, will be presented by Barbara Pinkney. For more information, call (501) 915-8446. Arkadelphia Chamber Annual Banquet ARKADELPHIA — The Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet at 6 p.m. March 2 in the Walker Conference Center at Ouachita Baptist University. Fitzgerald Hill, executive director of Arkansas Baptist College’s Scott Ford Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development, will be the keynote speaker. Various chamber awards will be presented, and the public is invited to attend. Tickets are $40 each or $350 for a table. For reservations, call the chamber at (870) 246-5542.