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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA

TODAY

Fall Planetarium Show ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State University will present Stars of the Pharaohs at 2:30 p.m. in the HSU Planetarium. Admission is $3 per person or $1 with a student ID. Late arrivals will not be admitted. For more information, call (870) 230-5162.

MONDAY

Hospitality and Tourism Conference Deadline BISMARCK — The deadline is Monday to reserve a room at the conference rate for the third annual Diamond Lakes Hospitality and Tourism Conference. Henderson State University Small Business and Technology Development Center will present the conference Nov. 6-7 at DeGray Lake Resort State Park. The cost to attend the evening networking event and the fullday conference is $75. For more information or to register in advance, call (870) 230-5184.

Bridges Out of Poverty Registration Deadline

HOT SPRINGS — The deadline is Monday to register for the Better for Business Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Garland County Library. The cost is $25 and includes the workshop, a light breakfast and lunch. For more information, call (501) 318-1153.

Toddler Story Time

BENTON — Children ages 1-3 and their caregivers are invited to Toddler Story Time at 10 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program will feature learning concepts through movement, music, stories and play.

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.

Musical Make-Believe With Mom

BRYANT — Children ages 1-4 are invited to an interactive story-telling for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The program will be led by Mom of the musical comedy duo momandpop.

Yarn It All

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to Yarn It All at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees can crochet, knit, loom-knit, weave or grab a community project from the yarn truck.

Classic Games: Qwirkle BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to play the classic table-top game Qwirkle at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Monday Afternoon Book Club

BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to the Monday Afternoon Book Club from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.

Chess Night

BENTON — Youth ages 9-18 are invited to play chess at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Master Gardeners Presentation

BENTON — Master Gardener Pat Gipson will present a program about orchids at 6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

TUESDAY

Mother Goose on the Loose

BENTON — Children up to

3 years old and their caregivers are invited to Mother Goose on the Loose at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program will feature songs, rhymes, puppets and instruments to foster language development.

Self Defense Class for Kids

BENTON — Children in grades kindergarten through 12 are invited to a self-defense class with All-Star Martial Arts at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. Attendees are asked to wear clothes easy to move in and closed-toed shoes.

Teen Cooking Club

BRYANT — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to learn easy cooking techniques at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.

Open Makerspace BENTON/BRYANT — Children of all ages are invited to the Makerspace to design a 3-D print, practice sewing, laminate something or work on any project from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton or at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library in Bryant. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Evening Story Time BENTON — Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to develop literacy skills with stories and songs at the Evening Story Time at 5:30 at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Watercolor Class

BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to a watercolor painting class with Carolyn Voss at 6 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Bryant Historical Society BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to learn about the history of cemeteries in Bryant at 6:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.

English Language Class BENTON — All ages are invited to an English-language class at 7 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

Quiet Room

BENTON — Children of all ages are invited to study in the Meeting Room from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Preschool Story Time BRYANT/BENTON — Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to a Preschool Story Time at 10:30 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. The program will feature stories, songs and activities.

WEDNESDAY

Flu Shot Clinic

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Coronado Baptist Church and the Village Health Mart will present a Free Flu Shot Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at 91 Coronado Drive. The event will feature flu immunizations, pneumonia vaccines, coffee and snacks.

Home-School Hour BENTON — A Home-School Hour will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. There will be separate classes for ages 4 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 11, and 12 to 18.

Making It Wednesday BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to Making It Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. There will be a new feature project each week, but attendees are free to go off-project. All projects will be appropriate for beginners, with options to add more advanced techniques for more experienced crafters.

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. Projects created will be used to help those in need.

Kids Do STEM

BRYANT — Children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to Kids Do STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.

Teen Maker Club

BRYANT — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to paint, draw, program and more at 4 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.

THURSDAY

Baby and Me Story Time BRYANT — Children up to 18 months and their caregivers are invited to Baby and Me Story Time at 9:30 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.

Toddler Story Time BRYANT — Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers are invited to Toddler Story Time at 10:30 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The program will feature learning concepts through movement, music, stories and play.

Riverdale Garden Club Meeting

BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to the Riverdale Garden Club meeting from 1-3 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.

After-School Adventures BRYANT — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to an afterschool role-playing game from 4-6 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.

Project Art!

BENTON — Children in grades four through seven are invited to Project Art! at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

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

VIP

BENTON — Children will have an opportunity to learn about famous architects, oceanographers, astronauts and more at 4 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The story time is intended for children in first through third grades.

Twenty-Something Thursdays

BENTON — Adults at least 18 years old are invited to TwentySomething Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The event, geared toward adults in their 20s, will feature games and more.

Yoga at the Library BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to 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.

Denim and Diamonds BRYANT — Civitan Services will host its third annual fundraiser, Denim and Diamonds, from 6:30-10 p.m. at the Hill Barn Event Center. Tickets, at $45 each or $275 for a table of eight, are available at one.bidpal.net. The Just Sayin’ Band will perform, and DownHome Restaurant and Catering will provide dinner. Other activities will include a jewelry pull sponsored by Baker’s Fine Jewelry, a horseshoe tournament and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit Civitan Services, a notfor-profit organization providing services to men, women and children with developmental disabilities in central Arkansas. For more information, contact Bekka Wilkerson, special events coordinator, at (501) 776 0691 or bekka@civitanservices.com.

FRIDAY

Medicare Seminars

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield will present free Medicare seminars at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Hot Springs Village Chamber of Commerce, 121 Cordoba Drive.

Children’s Theater Program

BENTON — Children ages 9 to 12 are invited to the Children’s Theater at 10:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program will introduce children to beginning acting techniques. Registration and reading skills are required.

Teen Halloween Party BRYANT — Youth in grades seven through 12 are invited to a Teen Halloween Party from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library.

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

SATURDAY

Veterans Meeting BENTON — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to a veterans meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library.

Chickamauga Cherokee Genealogy

BRYANT — Adults ages 18 and older are invited to a program about Chickamauga Cherokee genealogy at 10 a.m. at the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library. The program will be presented by Chief Jim Davis, Assistant Chief Kevin Wilkerson and Jim Hewett.

Puppy Tales

BENTON — Children of all ages are invited to read to Bella or Maisie, trained service dogs, for 15 minutes from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program is on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Family Yoga

BENTON — Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to family yoga at 1 p.m. at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library. The program will promote connection, breath, movement, focus and relaxation.

Undead 5K

BENTON — The Young Players will present the Undead 5K at 7:30 a.m. at Riverside Park. The cost is $25 per person.

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 tlnews@arkansasonline.com. The deadline for calendar-item submissions is noon Tuesdays.