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TODAY
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus HOT SPRINGS — The Pocket Community Theatre will present Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus at 2:30 p.m. at 170 Ravine St. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit pockettheatre.com.
MONDAY Flute Ensemble Concert
HOT SPRINGS — Garvan Woodland Gardens will present a flute ensemble concert at 6:30 p.m. in Anthony Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, visit garvangardens.org.
Classic Games: Parcheesi
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to play the classic game Parcheesi at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Benton Book Club
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to the Benton Book Club at 4:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Gift Wrapping 101
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to learn the basics of gift wrapping at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Semipermanent Tattoos
BENTON — David Bishop from Relics Tattoo Studio will give semipermanent tattoos at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees must be ages 18 and older. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
TUESDAY Dance City Studio Performers
HOT SPRINGS — Dance City Studio will perform dance routines to holiday music at 5:30 p.m. in Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens. The performance is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit garvangardens.org.
Tinker Tuesdays in the Makerspace
BENTON — Children of all ages are invited to Tinker Tuesdays in the Makerspace at 5 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Sign With Song
BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to learn sign language through song at 6:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY Watercolor Class
BENTON/BRYANT — Painting enthusiasts of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to a watercolor class at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton, at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant and at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
WEDNESDAY Christmas Concert
HOT SPRINGS — The Ringers of Hope Bell Choir, the Ouachita Hills Chamber Ensemble and the Ouachita Hills Chorale will present a concert at 5:30 p.m. in Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens. For more information, visit hotsprings.org.
Making It Wednesday
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to make a craft at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Making Warm Wishes
BENTON — Children ages 10 and older are invited to knit or crochet hats and scarves for those in need from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
THURSDAY Science and Arts Cafe Lecture
HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts will present The Physics and Mathematics of Music at 7 p.m. at Kollective Coffee + Tea, 110 Central Ave. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (501) 622-5147.
Village Strings Holiday Concert
HOT SPRINGS — The Village Strings ensemble will perform a selection of seasonal music at 6 p.m. in Anthony Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, visit garvangardens.org.
Knit Club
BRYANT — Knitting and crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels, ages 18 and older, are invited to learn to crochet and knit at 12:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The crochet and knit club will meet at 1 p.m. to share ideas and techniques. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Yoga at the Library
BRYANT — 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 Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a mat and a bottle of water. For more information, call
(501) 778-4766.
FRIDAY Classic Games
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to practice and hone the skills learned in the library’s classic games workshops from 1-3 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
We Made It! Fridays
BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to create a trivet using wooden balls and twine at 10 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
Family Holiday Crafting
BENTON — Family members of all ages are invited to create holiday-inspired crafts from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Advanced registration is required. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
FRIDAY DEC. 16
A Charlie Brown Christmas BENTON — The Young Players of Benton will present A Charlie Brown Christmas at 7 p.m. Friday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Dec 16 at the Royal Theatre, 111 S. Main St. The show features students in the Young Players Early Stages group, which includes kindergartners through sixthgraders. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $12 for senior citizens, members of the military and college students; and $6 for children through high school age. Tickets may be purchased online at www. theroyalplayers.com or by calling (501) 315-5483 to make reservations and pay at the door.
SATURDAY Veterans Meet and Greet
BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to meet local veterans from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. For more information, call (501) 778-4766.
ONGOING Arlington Lawn Holiday Lights Display
HOT SPRINGS — For the celebration of the holidays, a stunning display of Christmas lights will be turned on through Dec. 31 on the Arlington Lawn in Hot Springs National Park.
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P.O. Box 221, Little Rock, AR 72203; fax (501) 3783500; or email tlnews@ arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesday each week.