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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA

TODAY Arlington Easter Brunch

HOT SPRINGS — The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa Easter Brunch will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Venetian Dining Room. The cost is $39 for adults and $19 for children ages 6 to 12. For more information or to reserve seating, call (501) 609-2500.

TODAY AND MONDAY Romeo and Juliet

ARKADELPHIA — The Henderson State University Theatre will present Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at 2:30 p.m. today and at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre. The play is under the direction of Claudia Beach. Buy advance tickets from 1-4 p.m. at the HSU Theatre Box Office in Arkansas Hall. All seats are reserved. Admission is $10, or free with an HSU student ID. For more information or reservations, call (870) 230-5291 or email theatre@hsu.edu.

MONDAY Beginner Knitting

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to a knitting class for beginners at 9:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Toddler Story Time

BENTON — Children ages 1 to 3 are invited to join Mrs. Wendy for a story time at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event will feature songs, rhymes, flannel stories, board books, fun with instruments and toys.

Yarn It All

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to crochet, knit, loom-knit or weave at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Classic Games: Hearts

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to learn and play the classic card game Hearts from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Clay Creations

BENTON — Youth in grades four through seven are invited to Clay Creations at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event is on a first-come, firstserved basis for up to 15 kids. BRYANT — Children ages 8 to 18 are invited to Makerspace Monday at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Tweens and teens are invited to gather in the Makerspace to create Jell-O printmaking.

VIP

BENTON — Children in grades one through three are invited to learn about famous artists, computer programmers, musicians and more at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The group will learn about a famous person each week and do an activity related to the person’s life.

TUESDAY Baby Story Time

BENTON — Infants up to 18 months and their caregivers are invited to Baby Story Time at 9:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Play to Learn

BENTON — Children ages 4 and younger are invited to Play to Learn at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The session will provide activities that are fun and meaningful.

Perler Palooza!

BRYANT — Youth ages 8 to 18 are invited to create pixel art, jewelry, magnets and more from 3:45-5 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.

Teen Coding Adventures

BENTON — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to learn coding principles without using a computer at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Tinker Tuesdays in the Makerspace

BENTON — Tinker Tuesdays in the Makerspace will meet from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Participants can work with whatever they want: design a 3-D print, practice sewing, or laminate something. Kids younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adultish Book Club BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to the Adultish Book Club at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. TUESDAY AND THURSDAY Preschool Story Time

BRYANT/BENTON — Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to learn and practice skills through songs, stories, crafts and other activities at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton.

WEDNESDAY Home-school Hour

BENTON — A home-school hour for students ages 6 and older will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event will feature a different activity each week: makerspace, geography, cooking, engineering and more.

Making It Wednesday

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to Making It Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. A new project with various crafts and techniques will be featured each week.

Crafting With a Cause

BENTON — Children ages 10 and older are invited to knit, crochet, loom-knit or weave from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

THURSDAY Songs in the Night Concert

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Chorale will present a concert titled Songs in the Night at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodlands Auditorium. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hsvticketsales.com.

Wine and Cheese With an Author

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Author Sally Miller will discuss her first book, The Beauty Queen, at 3 p.m. at the Hot Springs Village Coronado Community Center Library. The event will feature complimentary wine and cheese. For more information, contact George Aldrich at georgealdrich2@gmail.com.

After-School Adventures

BRYANT — After-School Adventures: I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter, for grades seven through 12, will meet from 3:45-6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Join Mr. Brett for a new RPG adventure. Participants will portray students in Gripette, Louisiana, a town with a bit of a monster problem.

Teen Art Extravaganza

BENTON — The Teen Art Extravaganza, for grades four through seven, will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library for art adventures in the makerspace. Use the supplies set out to create an art piece for one or more categories, and enter the art show at the end of April.

Tween Game Day

BENTON — Youth in grades four through seven are invited to

Tween Game Day at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Yoga Class

BENTON — Yoga for adults ages 18 and older will meet at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to bring a mat and a bottle of water.

Village Chorale Concert

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Village Chorale will present a concert titled Songs in the Night at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodlands Auditorium. Tickets are $12. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hsvticketsales.com.

FRIDAY Mac Powell and the Family Reunion Concert

HOT SPRINGS — Mac Powell and the Family Reunion will present a concert at 8 p.m. at the Hot Springs Convention Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ticketfly.com.

Children’s Theater

BENTON — Children’s Theater for ages 9 to 12 will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. This program introduces children to beginning acting techniques, and they will write original short plays to be performed May 4. Registration and reading skills are required.

Let’s Get the Rhythm!

BENTON — Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to Let’s Get the Rhythm! at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Children will hear stories and create accompanying music with shakers, rhythm sticks, drums, bells and other instruments.

We Made It! Fridays

BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to We Made It! Fridays from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. Each week will have a new featured project, with various crafts and techniques.

Recap Arkansas Legislative Session

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Keith Ingram, Senate minority leader of the Arkansas Senate, will present a summary of this year’s legislative session at 3 p.m. at the Coronado Community Center. The event will feature a social hour, a free potluck-style buffet, free beer and wine, and a cash bar. For more information, email browning.jane54@gmail.com.

Woofstock

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League will present the Woofstock Rescue Dog Show and Bake Sale at 10 a.m. in the Balboa Pavilion. The event will feature a multiplecategory dog show. For more information, contact Jackie Paul at pointermother@yahoo.com.

To submit an event, mail information to Calendar of Events, Tri-Lakes Edition, P.O. Box 221, Little Rock, AR 72203; fax (501) 378-3500; or email The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesday each week.