this week’s EVENTS

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

TUESDAY Sons of American Legion Meeting

CABOT — The Sons of American Legion (SAL) will have its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at Criswell-Robinson American Legion Post 71, 114 N. First St. As a result of COVID-19, health practices and guidelines will be followed. For more information, call Post 71 at (501) 203-5715.

FRIDAY  AUG. 16 Mountains, Music and Motorcycles

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Mountains, Music and Motorcycles, hosted by the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place Friday through Aug. 16. The annual event offers poker runs, a bike show, biker games, a car show, vendors and multiple free concerts, all centered on the town square. On the morning of Aug. 16, the event will conclude with a biker church service in the City Park Stone Amphitheater. For more information, visit www.mountainmusicmotorcycles.com.

SATURDAY White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Deadline

SEARCY — The deadline is Saturday for applying for White County Single Parent Scholarship Fund Inc. fall 2020 scholarships. The fund awards scholarships to White County single parents who have minor children and are pursuing postsecondary education in order to achieve skilled employment. View the application at www.aspsf.org/county_white.html. For more information, contact Executive Director Dan Newsom at wcspsf.inc@gmail.com or call (501) 230-2414.

Main Street Batesville Farmers Market

BATESVILLE — The Main Street Batesville Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Pocket Park on Main Street. This is a grower/maker market, meaning all items sold are homegrown or homemade by members of the market who live and work in the community. Fresh, healthful products are available. The market takes place every other Saturday through October. Additional dates include Aug. 29; Sept. 12 and 26; and Oct. 10 and 24.

ONGOING Fan Drive for Seniors

SEARCY — The 2020 Fan Drive for Local Seniors is now underway. Donations of fans may be made at Home Instead Senior Care, 501 E. Race Ave.

Ozarka College Fall Registration

MELBOURNE — Ozarka College’s fall 2020 course registration is open for current and prospective students. The college, which has campus locations in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View, offers several courses that can be completed fully online. Tuition rates start at $90 per credit hour, and classes will begin Aug. 17. Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Check out the degrees available at www.ozarka.edu. For information about financial aid or registration, call (870) 368-2300 or email admissions@ozarka.edu.

Makers Market

HEBER SPRINGS — The Makers Market, for artisans, crafters and farmers, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22 and Sept. 5 on the lawn of the Cleburne County Courthouse, 301 W. Main St. For more information, call or text (501) 206-9866, or follow the Makers Market on Facebook.

Cleburne County Cares Food Pantry

HEBER SPRINGS — The Cleburne County Cares Food Pantry, 2016 Arkansas 25 Bypass, is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Those who need food for themselves or others are asked to call ahead at (501) 362-8486 so the pantry can have the food ready for pickup.

Oktoberfest in the Bay Art Walk Participation

FAIRFIELD BAY — Artists are wanted for the Oktoberfest in the Bay Art Walk, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3. Robbie Miller, chairwoman of the event, said artists may rent a 10-by-12-foot booth space for $20 to display and sell their works. Setup will be outside the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. Accepted art forms include oil, watercolor, acrylics, mixed media, pottery, jewelry, collage, sculpture and photography. For an application, call (501) 884-4202 or (501) 350-2796, or email robbie8242miller@yahoo.com.

Jacksonville Farmers’ Market

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Farmers’ Market is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at 9 Municipal Drive. Local produce and essential items will be for sale. The farmers market will run through Oct. 25. For more information, call the Jacksonville Community Center at (501) 982-4171.

Independence County Library Curbside Service

BATESVILLE — The Independence County Library, 267 E. Main St., will serve its patrons with curbside service for the immediate future from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Library staff is following guidelines from the State Library of Arkansas, which include holding materials in quarantine for six days after they are returned and disinfecting items before returning them to shelves for checkout. For more information, visit www.library.arkansas.gov. For updates on the library’s status, visit www.indcolib.com, email info@indcolib.com, or call (870) 793-8814. Visit the library’s Facebook and Instagram pages for updates and video story times.

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 Nights

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.

Searcy Farmers Market

SEARCY — The Main Street Searcy Farmers’ Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays on the White County Courthouse Square. For more information, call (501) 279-9007.

Fairfield Bay Senior Center Bingo

FAIRFIELD BAY — Senior Center Bingo will take place 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.

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.

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.

Cabot Lions Club Knife Raffle 2020

CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club will raffle off a hand-crafted, custom knife and sheath by Lion Kimm Hunt that is valued at approximately $250. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase exams and eyeglasses for schoolchildren and in-need adults; to assist applicants with hearing aids and glaucoma and cataract surgeries; to provide vision screenings; and to support the Cabot Lions Scholarship Fund. Purchase tickets from any Cabot Lions Club member for a donation of $5 each or $20 for five. The drawing will take place Oct. 10 at the Cabot Lions booth at CabotFest.

UPCOMING Cabot Food Truck Frenzy

CABOT — This month’s Food Truck Frenzy will take place from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Cabot City Hall, 101 N. Second St. The mouthwatering lineup planned for this month will be announced soon. As a result of COVID-19 concerns, this event will be for takeaway food only. However, music and other activities will occur while customers wait for their food. All participants are asked to wear masks.

Leadership Searcy Application Deadline

SEARCY — The deadline to apply for the 2020/21 Leadership Searcy class is Aug. 27. The program recruits highly motivated individuals to attend a series of eight full-day sessions to focus on issues, people and opportunities for leadership from September through May, typically on the second Tuesday of the month. For more information, contact Tara Cathey at tcathey@searcychamber.com or (501) 268-2458.