this week’s EVENTS

Editor’s note: Many events have been canceled or postponed due to concern about the coronavirus.

TUESDAY

Rain Gardens: A Beautiful Solution to Water Pollution CONWAY — The Faulkner County Master Gardeners will offer an online event, Rain Gardens: A Beautiful Solution to Water Pollution, from 6-7 p.m. Via Zoom, John Pennington, water-quality educator with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture-Extension, will discuss rain gardens, how they improve water quality and how to incorporate them into home landscapes. Register in advance at bit.ly/FCMGrain

gardens, and instructions to join the Zoom meeting will be emailed. For more information, call the Faulkner County Master Gardeners at (501) 329-8344.

THURSDAY

Story Time in the Park RUSSELLVILLE — The Pope County Bookmobile and the Pope County Library System Children’s Department will present Story Time in the Park from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Russellville City Park. The event will also include music and a free activity. For more information, call the Pope County Library at (479) 968-4368.

SATURDAY

Cruz’n Car Parade MORRILTON — The Museum of Automobiles will present a car parade in honor of Father’s Day and in appreciation of local health care workers at 10 a.m. The parade will start at Harris Funeral Home, 1325 Oak St., and go by CHI St. Vincent, as well as local nursing homes, before ending at the Museum of Automobiles. There are no registration fees or judging for those who take part in the parade. All makes and models of custom, vintage and classic cars, as well as motorcycles, are welcome. There will be discounted admission of $6 per person at the Museum of Automobiles, 8 Jones Lane, and Kathy’s Kabana food truck will be available. For more information, call the museum at (501) 727-5427.

SATURDAY AND JUNE 21

Petit Jean Balloon Event MORRILTON—The Petit Jean Farmers’ Market will host the Petit Jean Balloon Event on Father’s Day weekend at 1039 Winrock Drive. Helicopter rides will be available, weather permitting, for $20 all day Saturday. Hot-air-balloon flights on Saturday and June 21 are already sold out. For more information, visit petitjeanballoonevents.com or call the Petit Jean Farmers Market at (501) 208-2592.

ONGOING

Fairy-Tale Take-Home Crafts RUSSELLVILLE — The Pope County Library System will offer fairy-tale take-home crafts available for pickup at the Russellville library branch, 116 E. Third St., on Mondays, starting this week. An online video demonstration of the craft will be available at 1 p.m. the following Tuesday at facebook.com/popecountylibrarysystem. For more information, call the Pope County Library at (479) 968-4368. M.J. Hickey Pool Opening RUSSELLVILLE — The M.J. Hickey Pool, 1312 E. 16th St., has opened for the season. Pool hours are 12:30-6:30 p.m. every day. Daily admission is $4 for adults 18 and older and $3 for children 17 and younger. Individual season passes are available for $75 at the Hughes Community Center, 1000 E. Parkway Drive. For more information, call (479) 968-6612. Fairfield Bay Library Services FAIRFIELD BAY —The Fairfield Bay Library is closed to the public until further notice. However, e-books, audio books and magazines are available online, and modified curbside pickup is available. All requests need to be received by Tuesday so books and audio books can be labeled and ready to go. The limit is six items. At this time, the library is not checking out movies. Email requests to ffblibrary@live.com or call (501) 884-4930.

Fairfield Bay VFW Bingo

FAIRFIELD BAY — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4513 Bingo Nights take place at 6:30 every Monday. Centers for Disease Control and Protection guidelines are strictly enforced.

Fairfield Bay Senior Center Bingo

FAIRFIELD BAY — Senior Center Bingo is played from 10-11:15 a.m. every Tuesday at the Fairfield Bay Senior Center, 385 Dave Creek Parkway. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arkansas Department of Health guidelines will be followed. There will be limited seating, and reservations are required. For more information or reservations, call the center at (501) 884-7800.

Neighbor’s Table

RUSSELLVILLE — Neighbor’s Table offers a free meal every Saturday at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 501 S. Phoenix Ave. The meal is takeout only and can be picked up from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call (479) 968-3622.

Fairfield Bay Rotary Meetings

FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Rotary meets at noon every Wednesday, with lunch at 11:30 a.m., in the Fireside Room at the Little Red Restaurant at Indian Hills, 337 Snead Drive. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arkansas Department of Health guidelines will be followed.

Main Street Morrilton Farmers’ Market

MORRILTON — The Main Street Morrilton Farmers’ Market is open from 4-7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month in the 100 block of Commerce Street. The market features local produce, unique arts and crafts, kids activities and live music. The market will run through Oct. 1. For more information and vendor applications, visit mainstreetmorrilton.org.

Community Drive-Thru Dinners

HEBER SPRINGS — The following churches and organizations are serving drive-thru dinners for area residents: First Baptist Church, 201 N. Fourth St., from 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays; Heber Springs First Assembly of God, 1009 W. Searcy St., from 5-7 p.m. Thursdays; Breakin’ Bread Ministries, 714 Scott St., from 5-7 p.m. Fridays; and First United Methodist Church, 1099 W. Pine St., from 5-7 p.m. Saturdays. Other churches, organizations, businesses and volunteers have helped make the dinners possible by donating time and resources.

UPCOMING Sean Sikes Band Concert

FAIRFIELD BAY — The Sean Sikes Band will provide live music from 6-9 p.m. June 25 at Bogies at Mountain Ranch, 820 Lost Creek Parkway.

Animal Protection League Golf Tournament

FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League Golf Tournament will take place June 27 at the Indian Hills Golf Resort. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The event will include raffle prizes-50/50 drawing, snacks and drinks, and special events for men and women. Lunch will be provided after play by The Little Red Restaurant. The cost of the four-person scramble is $55 per player or $220 per team.

Independence Day Celebration

FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Marina and H20 Sportz & Marine will present an Independence Day Celebration on July 3 and 4 at the Fairfield Bay Marina, 4350 Arkansas 330 S. On July 3, the Zac Dunlap Band will perform at 6 p.m., followed by a fireworks display at dusk. Activities on July 4 will include a parade at 9:30 a.m., beginning at Fairfield Bay Baptist Church; the Indian Hills Golf Resort’s Red, White and Blue Golf Tournament; and the Fun in the Sun Event at Cool Pool, 155 Chelsea Drive. Fun in the Sun will be an outdoor pool party with lawn games, grilled food and live music. The ShotGunBillys will conclude the activities from 6-8 p.m. on the lake stage. For more information, call Fairfield Bay Resort & Community at (501) 884-6010.

Balloons Over Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE — Balloons Over Russellville has been rescheduled for July 3-5. The free event, at the Russellville Soccer Complex, 901 Lock and Dam Road, will feature helicopter rides, 20 hot-air balloons, powered parachute flights, food, vendors, entertainment and a Kids Zone. For more information, call (479) 304-7777. For updates on the festival, visit www. balloonsoverrussellville.com.

Fireworks Extravaganza

HEBER SPRINGS — The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Fireworks Extravaganza at 9 p.m. July 4. Because of high lake levels and COVID-19 restrictions, the fireworks will be launched from the Heber Springs Municipal Airport, not at Sandy Beach. Guests will not be allowed on the airport grounds. Information will be provided to help spectators find the best viewing areas in town. To view the fireworks from a boat, the best location is the body of water just west of the Dam Site Marina. The fireworks display will be broadcast by Timeless 106.1 FM KFFB. For more information, visit www.heber-springs.com.

Greers Ferry Fireworks

GREERS FERRY — The Greers Ferry Chamber of Commerce will host a Fourth of July fireworks show at 9 p.m. July 4 at the Greers Ferry City Park. For more information, call the chamber at (501) 825-7188 or email info@greersferry.com.

World Championship Cardboard Boat Races Postponement

HEBER SPRINGS — The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce has postponed the World Championship Cardboard Boat Races, scheduled for July 25, until next summer. Reasons for the postponement include high lake levels and restrictions required to comply with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. The boat races will still have a “Video Games” theme in 2021. For more information on other attractions and things to do in Heber Springs, visit www.heber-springs.com.

Arkansas Country Music Awards 2020

MAUMELLE — The Arkansas Country Music Awards will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Maumelle High School, 100 Victory Lane. Recipients of the Arkansas Country Music Awards will be announced during the red-carpet event, which will feature performances and celebrity appearances. General-admission seating is $35, preferred seating is $70, and VIP seating is $100. For more information or tickets, visit arkansasmusic.org.