this week’s EVENTS

TODAY

Blues Concert FAIRFIELD BAY — There will be a free blues concert at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway. The concert is sponsored by the North Central Arkansas Foundation for the Arts and Education. For more information, call (501) 884-4440.

FRIDAY

Chili and Hot Dog Supper Fundraiser BEEBE — The Beebe Kiwanis Club will have its annual chili and hot dog supper fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. at the High School 9-10 Cafeteria, as part of the Beebe High School Homecoming. Tickets are $6 each or four for $20. Children 3 and younger may eat free. The all-you-can-eat meal includes homemade chili, beans, hot dogs, chips, cheese, apple crisp and a drink. Purchase tickets from Kiwanis or Beebe High School Key Club members; at the Beebe Schools Central Office or other Beebe locations; or at the door. Class-reunion groups are welcome. Proceeds will fund community projects. For more information, call Flo Fitch at (501) 230-2890 or Debra Crisco at (501) 454-3505.

SATURDAY

Photo Club Meeting FAIRFIELD BAY — The Photo Club will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Place, No. 2. For more information, call (501) 884-4440. Fish-Fry Fundraiser AUSTIN — The Tri-Community Fire Department will host a fish fry from 4-6:30 p.m. at Station

No. 1 on Arkansas 321 at Bear Road. Catfish, chicken, baked beans, french fries and all the trimmings, plus dessert and a drink, will be served. Proceeds from the event will go to the Fire Department to purchase equipment. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children younger than 5 may eat free. For more information, call (501) 213-6444 or (501) 843-3336. Ghost of Davidsonville Fall Festival POCAHONTAS — Davidsonville Historic State Park will present the Ghost of Davidsonville Fall Festival from 5 p.m. until the last hayride departs around 9 p.m. Activities include, from 5-7 p.m., Dutch-oven cooking, tomahawk throwing, keelboat tours, blackpowder demonstrations, pumpkin decorating, arrowhead-necklace crafting and historic kids games; and from 7-9 p.m., more games and crafts, music by Rockin’ Luke Stroud and haunted hay rides. Food will be available for purchase, catered by Roberts Country-Fied Cooking, and funnel cakes by Cub Scout Pack 45. For more information, call the park at (870) 892-4708. The park is at 8047 Arkansas 166 S., a 15-minute drive south of Pocahontas. Craft and Country Store Sale JACKSONVILLE — The Merry Widows and Prayer Shawl Group at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 2403 McArthur Drive, will have a Craft and Country Store sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will be used to purchase coats and shoes for local elementary school children. For more information, call the church at (501) 982-4891.

MONDAY

Community Music Gathering BATESVILLE — There will be a Community Music Gathering from 6-8 p.m. at First Community Bank.

Singers, instrumentalists and listeners are invited to attend. Democratic Party of White County Meeting SEARCY — The Democratic Party of White County will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Arkansas State University-Searcy, 1800 E. Moore Ave. For more information, email white@arkdems.org or call (501) 368-9390.

WEDNESDAY

Retired Teachers Meeting NEWPORT — The Jackson County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1 p.m. at the Newport Business and Resource Center. Mary Alice Hughes of Insurance Advantage Services will speak about insurance updates for retirees. Members will have an opportunity to pay their annual dues and get a 2017-18 yearbook. All retired school personnel are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

ONGOING

Bluegrass Music Night HEBER SPRINGS — Heber Springs Christian Church, 1101 N. Broadway St., offers a bluegrass music night from 6:30-8:30 every Tuesday. Musicians are invited to participate. Free coffee will be available.

Beebe Kiwanis Club Meetings BEEBE — The Beebe Kiwanis Club meets at noon the first and third Thursdays of each month in the Stephens Room of the Student Center at Arkansas State University-Beebe. Kiwanis is a volunteer organization with the mission of helping youth in the community. For more information, call Flo Fitch at (501) 230-2890 or Debra Crisco at (501) 454-3505. Digital Photography Class BATESVILLE — The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Community and Technical Education Department will offer an introductory class in digital photography from 6-8 p.m. today, Oct. 19 and 26, and Nov. 2 in Room 240 of the UACCB Main Campus Building. Instructor Jim Krause, co-owner of Deux Bijoux Bijoux of Evening Shade, will teach the basic functions of a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. Students are asked to bring a digital camera with an SLR body and lens, the camera’s user manual and a journal for taking notes. The cost is $50. For more information or to register, email

communityed@uaccb.edu or call (870) 612-2082. Free GED Classes MELBOURNE — Ozarka College will offer free GED classes, which will meet at Ozarka College in Melbourne from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 3-7- p.m. Mondays; at Ozarka College in Mammoth Spring from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 2-7 p.m. Tuesdays; at Ozarka College in Mountain View from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday; at Timbo Elementary School from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays; and at Salem High School from 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration is ongoing. For more information, call Ozarka College Adult Education at (870) 368-2051. Civitan Meetings CABOT — Civitan meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at First Security Bank in downtown Cabot. Civitan is an organization that provides training and support for people with developmental disabilities. Cybersecurity Awareness Classes ASH FLAT — Ozarka College in Ash Flat will host free cybersecurity-awareness classes, taught by Ken Barton, with a different topic each week: Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s Internet, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 20; and The Internet Wants You: Consider a Career in Cybersecurity, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 24. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call Ozarka College-Ash Flat at (870) 994-7273. Vietnam War Veterans Meetings MELBOURNE — The Izard County Veterans Service Office is sponsoring meetings for veterans of the Vietnam War era, all service branches. The group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon the first and third Thursdays of the month in the old Kustom Made Graphics building, 614 Main St., directly across from Mark’s Pharmacy. All are welcome to attend for coffee, talk, pastries and tales. Parking will be in the shopping-center parking lot. Free Brown-Bag Lunch CABOT — The Mount Tabor United Methodist Church Women of Cabot serve a free brownbag lunch at 11 a.m. each Thursday at the church, 4100 Arkansas 89 S. In 2016, this mission of the church served more than 8,600 lunches to the hungry and needy of Cabot. Opportunity for Bridge Players BEEBE — Bridge players are needed at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Shepherd’s Center at Beebe United Methodist Church, 302A N. Main St. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call (501) 843-2930. Beebe Caregivers Support Group BEEBE — The Beebe Caregivers Support Group meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Shepherd’s Center at Beebe United Methodist Church, 302A N. Main St. For more information, call Sandra Garrett at (501) 940-4021. Alzheimer’s Support Group CABOT — The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at

10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Cabot United Methodist Church, 2003 S. Pine St. For more information, call (501) 265-0027.

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