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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE THREE RIVERS AREA

TODAY Easter Activities

EL PASO — CrossRoads Cowboy Church, 3071 Arkansas 5, invites everyone to its Easter Service at 7:30 a.m. The service will begin with a free chuckwagon breakfast of biscuits and gravy. Brother Ron Riddle will deliver the message from horseback. Following the service, there will be an Easter-egg hunt. For more information, call Becky at (501) 230-7872.

MONDAY Cabot AARP Meeting

CABOT — Cabot AARP Chapter 3267 will host a potluck supper and short meeting at 6 p.m. at Veterans Park Community Center. Amy Williams, executive director of the Cabot Chamber of Commerce, will present the program.

Social Media Workshop

BEEBE — Arkansas State University-Beebe Career Services will present a free social media workshop, Creating Your Personal Brand Through Social Media, from 10-10:50 a.m. in the WalmartRegions Room of the McKay Student Center. The presenter is Bailey Moses, an ASUBeebe and A-State graduate and owner of social media consulting firm Social Grid Media. For more information, call Jennifer Downey-Rutledge at (501) 882-8906.

TUESDAY Lonoke County Library Board of Trustees Meeting

CABOT — The Lonoke County Library System Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Cabot Public Library, 909 W. Main St. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call the library at (855) 572-6657.

Voice Recital

SEARCY — The Harding University Department of Music will present Craig Coulter in a voice recital at 7 p.m. in Harding’s Reynolds Center Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, call the music department at (501) 279-4343.

THURSDAY American Legion Post 71 Meeting

CABOT — Criswell-Robinson American Legion Post 71, 114 N. First St., will have its monthly membership meeting at 7 p.m., preceded by a meal at 6 p.m. The membership meetings take place the fourth Thursday of every month. Anyone who wants to become a member may stop by Post 71 or call (501) 203-5715.

Opera Scenes

SEARCY — The Harding University Department of Music will present a performance titled Opera Scenes at 3 p.m. at Harding’s Reynolds Center Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, call the music department at (501) 279-4343.

Choir Concert

SEARCY — The Harding University Department of Music will present a concert featuring Belle Canto and the Harding Concert Choir at

7 p.m. in Harding’s Reynolds Center Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, call the music department at (501) 279-4343.

FRIDAY Iris Show

SEARCY — The White County Iris Society Iris Show will take place Friday at Regions Bank in downtown Searcy. The society invites all iris growers to bring their named specimens to the bank at 9 a.m. Viewing will be open to the public from noon to 3:45 p.m.

FFA Dinner and Auction

BEEBE — The Beebe High School FFA’s sixth annual dinner and auction is set for 6 p.m. in the Beebe High School North Cafeteria. Admission is $10 and

includes a catfish dinner provided by N&N Catering. Auction items include things built by the FFA students at Beebe High School. For tickets, contact any FFA officer or adviser, including Zeb Prothro, Dusty Baxter or Darren Hawkins.

Andrew Harnsberger

SEARCY — Harding University will host Andrew Harnsberger at 7 p.m. in Harding’s Administration Auditorium as the final event in this year’s Arts and Life Performance Series. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information, visit harding.edu/artsandlife or call (501) 279-4343.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND APRIL 28 The Trip to Bountiful

SEARCY — Center on the Square’s Community Dinner Theater, 219 W. Arch St., will present The Trip to Bountiful, a drama by Horton Foote, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with dinner at 6:30; and at

1:30 p.m. April 28, with the meal at 12:30. For tickets, visit centeronthesquare.org or call (501) 368-0111.

SATURDAY Wheelin’ & Healin’ Car & Truck Show

JACKSONVILLE — The 20th annual Wheelin’ & Healin’ Car & Truck Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Goodsell Truck Accessories, 401 Municipal Drive. Trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m. There will be an Ugly Truck Contest. Admission and parking are free for this family event. There is a $25 fee to enter a car for judging and trophies, or a $10 entry fee just to show a car. Proceeds will benefit Jacksonville Friends of the Animals. For more information, call (501) 982-2245.

Jacob Chesney Recital

SEARCY — The Harding University Department of Music will present a recital featuring Jacob Chesney at 7 p.m. in Harding’s Reynolds Center Recital Hall. the recital is free and open to the public. For more information, call the music department at (501) 279-4343.

April Weekend Programming

POCAHONTAS — Davidsonville Historic State Park, 7953 Arkansas 166 S., will offer April Weekend Programming at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. Participants will meet at the Visitor Center and join the park interpreter for a hike, demonstration or talk that explores the natural or cultural features of Davidsonville. The event is free. For more information or to sign up, contact the park at (870) 892-4708 or davidsonville@ arkansas.gov.

White County Daylily Society Sale

SEARCY — The White County Daylily Society will have a daylily sale from 8 am. to noon on the Court Square. The sale will take place rain or shine.

Humane Society Trivia Night

BATESVILLE — The Humane Society of Independence County will host its annual Trivia Night fundraiser at the Batesville Community Center, 1420 20th St. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and trivia will start at 6. Admission is $30 and includes a catered meal from the Italian Grill, plus a drink. Coffee will be available for a donation. Tables for 10 are $300. The event will feature four rounds of trivia, games, raffles, a silent auction, a Table Decorating Contest and a bake sale. To register or for more information, call Lisa Lambert at (870) 612-2621 or Alisa Lancaster at (870) 805-0798, or visit the society’s Facebook page.

The Great American Cleanup

POCAHONTAS — Davidsonville Historic State Park, 7953 Arkansas 166 S., has

rescheduled The Great American Cleanup, which was rained out, for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Participants will meet at the Visitor Center for a morning of service and fellowship. Civic, Scout and other community groups, as well as individuals, are welcome. RSVPs are requested for this free event. For more information or to sign up, contact the park at (870) 892-4708 or davidsonville@arkansas.gov.

SATURDAY AND APRIL 28 Beginner Digital Photography

MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Arkansas Craft School, 101 N. Peabody Ave., will offer Beginner Digital Photography, with Ed Alexander, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and April 28. Tuition is $170, and there is no materials fee. For more information, call (870) 269-8397 or email arkcraftschool@gmail.com or pat9.acs@gmail.com.

Beginning Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry

MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Arkansas Craft School,

101 N. Peabody Ave., will offer Beginning Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry, with Dana Finimore, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and April 28. Tuition is $150, and a materials fee of $20 is paid to the instructor with cash or check. For more information, call (870) 269-8397 or email arkcraftschool@gmail.com or pat9.acs@gmail.com.

ONGOING Museum of Imagination New Exhibits

BROCKWELL — The Museum of Imagination, 25 Chapel Hill Road in Brockwell, near Melbourne, has two new exhibits especially for children. A model railroad set, complete with houses, is set up and ready to run. The other exhibit is an interactive display of a carnival-type magnetic snag-it booth, with the captured prize being a mineral specimen. All interactive displays are free. The museum is open from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays and by appointment by calling museum director Barbra Knight at (870) 895-2087.

Encaustic Photo Collage

MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Arkansas Craft School,

101 N. Peabody Ave., will offer Encaustic Photo Collage, with La’Nelle Gambrell, by appointment. For available dates or to request a specific date, call (870) 746-5506.

Evening GED Class

MOUNTAIN VIEW — An evening GED class is being offered at Ozarka College in Mountain View. The class meets from 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Instruction is available in math, writing skills, reading comprehension and refresher skills for college prep, military service or employability. An instructor is available for one-on-one assistance. For more information, call

(870) 368-2051.

Painting Class

FAIRFIELD BAY — Jim Tindall’s painting class will meet with

a new subject from 10 a.m. to noon. every Tuesday at the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Lane, Suite 5E. Each class costs $45, and all materials are provided. The center also offers Tindall’s once-a-month evening class from 5:30-8, with the dates to be announced. For more information, call the center at (501) 884-4440, or visit the center’s Facebook page.

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.

Searcy Lions Club

SEARCY — The Searcy Lions Club meets at noon every Tuesday on the second floor of the Heritage Building at Harding University. The Lions Club raises funds for eye care and eyeglasses for White County residents who otherwise could not afford such care. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit the 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 6:308:30 every Tuesday. Musicians are invited to participate. Free coffee is 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 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.

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 Harmony United Methodist Church Homecoming

SEARCY — Harmony United Methodist Church invites everyone to its annual homecoming on April 28. The morning service will begin at 11, followed by a potluck dinner on the ground, then an afternoon of singing and the Bobby Burns Group. Harmony was established in 1879, this being its 140th year. The church is at Arkansas 305 and Gilliam Road, approximately 1 mile south of Center Hill and 6 miles from Floyd. For more information, call Pastor Donna Harvey at (501) 691-0777 or Kathy Ball at (501) 473-1890.

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