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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE THREE RIVERS AREA

WEDNESDAY Annual Trunk-or-Treat

RUSSELL — The town of Russell will have its annual Trunk-or-Treat, starting at 6 p.m., at the Russell Park and the Old Russell School. Free hot dogs, lots of candy, pop corn and snow cones will be available. Everyone is invited to set up and pass out candy or Trunk-or-Treat. for more information, call (501) 283-0999.

Fun and Safe Halloween

BATESVILLE — Main Street Batesville will offer its Fun and Safe Halloween event for spooky fun from 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to stroll the residential and business areas of Main Street as residents and merchants pass out candy. Side streets will be blocked off, allowing little ones to meander in safety. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Businesses and organizations that would like to set up during the event may email mainstreetbatesville@gmail.com for more information.

Harry Potter Halloween Party

BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library, 267 E. Main St., will host a Harry Potter-themed Halloween party for teens ages 13 to 19 from 3-6 p.m. The free party will feature food, games, crafts, a costume contest and other activities. For more information, call 870-793-8814 or email kristy@indcolib.com.

THURSDAY Free Concert

SEARCY — The Harding University Department of Music will present a concert featuring Kiril Laskarov, concertmaster of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, with Scott Carrell, at 7 p.m. in the Reynolds Center Recital Hall at Harding. The concert is free and open to the public.

THURSDAY  SATURDAY The Diviners

BEEBE — The Theater Department at Arkansas State University–Beebe will present The Diviners at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the Owen Center Auditorium, 910 N. Pecan St., on the Beebe campus. The Diviners, by Jim Leonard, is a play about loss and redemption, featuring live gospel and Americana music. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The play is open to the public, and admission is free.

FRIDAY Reception for Gary Paxson

NEWPORT — White River Health System invites residents of Jackson County and surrounding areas to meet Gary Paxson, successor CEO of WRHS, from 2-4 p.m. at the White River Medical Center Medical Complex Newport. Coffee, hot cocoa and refreshments will be provided. Paxson was appointed Successor CEO in August when Gary Bebow, current WRHS CEO, announced his retirement. Paxson will begin as CEO on Jan. 1.

SATURDAY Vocal Recital

SEARCY — The Harding University Department of Music will present vocalists Parker Skinner and Alaynna Rains in a recital at 7 p.m. in the Reynolds Center Recital Hall at Harding. The recital is free and open to the public.

Jeans & Bling

SEARCY — Jeans & Bling, a charity event for the United Way of White County, will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Searcy Country Club, 2729 W. Country Club Road. The evening will feature music by Jason Coleman, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and local-beer tasting. Tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door. For more information, call the United Way at (501) 268-7489.

Boots, Bands & BBQ Fundraiser

SALEM — The Fulton County Hospital Foundation will host its second family-friendly Boots,

Bands, & BBQ fundraiser in the Salem Civic Center at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Recording artist Bonnie Montgomery will take the stage at 6 p.m., followed by Chuck Young and Friends at 7 p.m. Other activities include a silent auction, dancing, and concessions with barbecue, burgers and fixins. Event attire is country-western or weekend casual. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger will be admitted free. Sponsorships from $50 to $2,500 are available. Proceeds from the event will fund the Fulton County Hospital’s communications switching system.

SATURDAY AND NOV. 4 Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical

FAIRFIELD BAY — Our Towne Productions of Fairfield Bay will present Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical,

directed by Janice Thompson, at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Nov 4 at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 548 Lost Creek Parkway. Tickets are $18 and are on sale at the center and the Fairfield Bay Library, or call (501) 884-4202 for reservations.

ONGOING Heber Springs TOPS Meetings

HEBER SPRINGS — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Monday at the Church of the Nazarene, Eighth and Quitman streets. Weigh-in begins at 7:30 a.m., and a support meeting emphasizing weight loss and healthy living takes place from 9:30-11 a.m. Prospective members are welcome to attend. Enter the church through the back entrance. For more information, call Geneva Earles at (501) 827-1243 or Janiece Brierly at (501) 250-5087.

Feed the Veterans

CABOT — The Feed the Veterans food pantry, 214 Rainbow Drive, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month. The pantry, which lets veterans shop for the items and amounts they need, serves military veterans, their spouses and children younger than 18. Retirees, guardsmen and reservists are welcome. The only requirement is proof of military service — a DD-214 or a Veterans Affairs Health Care card or military ID. For more information, check out the organization’s Facebook page, page@feedtheveterans.

Free GED Classes

MOUNTAIN VIEW/MAMMOTH SPRING — Free GED classes are available at Ozarka College. Classes in Mountain View will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and classes in Mammoth Spring will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Instruction is available in math, writing skills, reading comprehension and refresher skills for college prep, the military or employability. An instructor is available for one-on-one assistance. For more information, call (870) 368-2051.

Searcy Lions Club

SEARCY — The Searcy Lions Club meets at noon every Tuesday on the second floor of the Heritage Building on the Harding University campus. The Lions Club raises funds for eye care and eye glasses for White County residents who otherwise could not afford such care. New members are always welcome. For more information, go to Searcy Lions Club on Facebook.

VFW Tuesday Night Bingo

QUITMAN — Tuesday Night Bingo takes place each week at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1295 Bee Branch Road. Doors open at 5:30 for bonanzas, and regular play starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is available. For more information, call

(501) 362-9979.

American Legion 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. For more information, call (501) 362-9979.

Cabot Lions Club Meetings

CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club meets at noon the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Colton’s Steak House & Grill, 195 Northport Drive. All are invited to the meetings.

Free Brown-Bag Lunch

CABOT — The Mount Tabor United Methodist Church Women of Cabot serve a free brown-bag lunch at 11 a.m. each Thursday at the church, 4100 Arkansas 89 S. All are welcome. To volunteer or make a donation, call (501) 843-3797.

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. For more information, call the church at (501) 362-2389.

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 UniversityBeebe. 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.

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.

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.

Republicans Meetings

NEWPORT — The Jackson County Republicans meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at Merchants and Planters Bank, 915 Arkansas 367 N. For more information, call Jeff McDonald at (870) 731-7646.

UPCOMING Delta Symphony Orchestra Concert

BATESVILLE — The Delta Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Neale Bartee, will present a concert of classical music at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Sloan Auditorium in Brown Chapel at Lyon College. The concert will include Albinoni’s Concerto for Two Oboes and Strings, featuring Dan Ross and Katie Bowden, soloists. There will be a pre-concert talk at 2:15 p.m. in the Bevens Music Room, adjoining the auditorium. Admission is free, and donations are welcome.

Community Music Gathering

BATESVILLE — A community music gathering will take place from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 5 at First Community Bank. Instrumentalists, singers and listeners are invited to attend.

Veterans Day Ceremony

CABOT — Criswell-Robinson American Legion Post 71 will have a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Veterans Park Community Center, 508 N. Lincoln St. The guest speaker will be Col. Robert Dixon.

Holiday Bazaar

CHEROKEE VILLAGE — The United Methodist Women of Cherokee Village United Methodist Church will hold their annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov 10 at the church, at the corner of Keno and Otter Drive. The bazaar will feature baked goods and candies, Christmas decor, craft items, personalized Christmas ornaments and a silent auction. Coffee will be available from 9-10 a.m., and a soup lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is invited. Proceeds from the bazaar will support local mission ministries.

Flag Display and Dedication

HEBER SPRINGS — The American Legion and the Cleburne County Rotary will display more than 8,100 American flags around the Cleburne County Courthouse to honor Arkansas soldiers, Arkansas Medal of Honor recipients and first responders who have given their lives in the field beginning with World War I. The display will be up until Nov. 11, when the American Legion and Rotary will dedicate the flags at 3 p.m.

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P.O. Box 2221, Little Rock, AR, 72203; send faxes to (501) 378-3500; or email trnews@arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesday.