this week’s EVENTS

TUESDAY

Author Talk

CONWAY — All are invited to meet local author John Vanderslice and hear about his new book, “Nous Nous,” at 7 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St. Vanderslice teaches creative writing to graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Central Arkansas. His short stories, essays, poems and one-act plays have been published in scores of literary journals. Light refreshments will be served, and no preregistration is required for this free event.

For more information, call (501) 327-7482 or email fcl@fcl.org.

THURSDAY

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center will present the free virtual event Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps, led by Pamela Starr, a professional trainer for Grow with Google, from 10-11 a.m. Learn about Google’s free tool for local businesses that want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Topics include creating a profile on Google, managing business information across Google Search and Maps, using Google My Business to connect with potential customers, and more. Registration is required before 8 a.m. Thursday by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/russellville-events.

ONGOING

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing

CONWAY — The Conway Regional Health System has opened two drive-thru COVID-19 testing locations. The Conway Regional After Hours Clinic, 437 Denison St., will be open from 1-9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Conway Regional Hendrix Medical Clinic, 1700 Altus St., Suite 110, will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Individuals can meet with a provider for symptom evaluation while remaining in their vehicles and can be tested for other illnesses, such as influenza or strep, as part of the drive-thru visit. For appointments, visit conwayregional.org/urgentcare, or call the Conway clinic at (501) 504-2330 or the Hendrix clinic at (501) 852-1366.

Arkansas Governor’s School Applications

RUSSELLVILLE — Students who would like to attend the 43rd Arkansas Governor’s School need to inquire with their school counselors about the nomination process. Arkansas Tech University will host the 43rd AGS on July 5 to Aug. 1. The Governor’s School serves approximately 400 selected students from around the state during the summer before their senior year in high school. Information and instructions for applying are available at www.atu. edu/ags. The deadline to apply for Arkansas Governor’s School for summer 2022 is Jan. 24. For more information, call (479) 968-0391 or email ags@atu.edu.

Women With a Purpose

FAIRFIELD BAY — Women With a Purpose meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Little Red Restaurant at Indian Hills, 337 Snead Drive. Guests are welcome.

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.

Veterans Food Pantry

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — The Veterans Villages Helping Hand Program Food Pantry,

8325 MacArthur Drive, serves all veterans, as well as activeduty, Guard and Reserve service members and their families, in Faulkner and Perry counties. The food pantry will be open from 8 a.m. to noon every other Wednesday, including Jan. 26 and

Feb. 9. The Veterans Villages of America Program also helps with unemployment, health care and housing for veterans and service members. For more information, contact Mark Diggs at (501) 442-1237 or mark@diggsandassociates.com, or visit www.veteransvillagesofamerica.org.

Food Pantry and Thrift Store

MORRILTON — The Conway County Care Center’s food pantry, at 108 W. Broadway, is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Residents of Conway County may visit the pantry once a month to take home free supplemental food, regardless of household income. The center also operates a thrift store, where clothes and household items are available at a low cost, or free when there is an immediate need. For more information, to volunteer or to make donations, visit www.conwaycountycarecenter.com.

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 are asked to call ahead at (501) 362-8486 so the pantry can have the items ready for pickup.

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 are followed.

UPCOMING

Chamber Banquet Postponement

DARDANELLE — The Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet, set to take place Jan. 24, has been postponed. A later date will be announced. For more information, call the chamber at (479) 699-5246.

Grant Writing Workshop

HEBER SPRINGS — The Cleburne County Community Foundation will present a Grant Writing Workshop at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Heber Springs Community Center, 201 Bobbie Jean Lane. The Giving Tree grant cycle will open soon for all area nonprofits, which will focus this year on local needs, along with food insecurity and early literacy. For more information or to make a reservation, call Susan Vowels, executive director of the Cleburne County Community Foundation, at (501) 365-6736 or email cleburnecounty@arcf.org.

QuickBooks Desktop Basics and Beyond

RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center will present QuickBooks Desktop Basics and Beyond from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day on Jan. 25 and 26. This virtual workshop is for those using or planning to use the desktop version of QuickBooks (Pro, Premier or Enterprise). Topics build from navigation and company setup to reconciling accounts, handling revenue, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank feeds, inventory, customizing reports and more. The cost to attend is $130. Registration is required by Monday by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/russellville-events.

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will welcome Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29. The world-renowned folkloric ballet ensemble is known for its artistry, costumes and ability to captivate audiences. Tickets are $30 to $40 for adults and $10 for children and students. Discounts are available. Tickets may be purchased online at uca.edu/Reynolds, at the Reynolds Box Office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by calling UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 or toll-free at (866) 810-0012.

Counterfeit Money Awareness and Cash Handling

RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center will present a webinar titled Counterfeit Money Awareness and Cash Handling from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 9. Topics include how to identify counterfeit money, what actions to take to avoid quick-change artists, and how to be more efficient and accurate when handling cash. There is no fee to attend this virtual event, but registration is required by 8 a.m. Feb. 9 by visiting asbtdc.org/russellvilleevents or calling (479) 356-2067.

Sacred Heart School Trivia Night

MORRILTON — After a one-year hiatus as a result of COVID-19 concerns, Sacred Heart School will have its eighth annual Trivia Night fundraiser, hosted by Roger Scott from 103.7 The Buzz, on Feb. 12 in the Sacred Heart gym/Ruff Auditorium. Guests will be treated to dinner from Elia’s Mexican Grill, as well as complimentary beverages throughout the evening. The only trivia category revealed in advance of the event is Popes of the 20th Century, chosen by the previous winning team. Prizes will be awarded for Best Team Name, Best Table Decorations and Best Costume. Tickets, at $40 each, may be purchased in the school office or by visiting www. sacredheartmorrilton.org and clicking on Support SHCS: Events: Trivia Night. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

QuickBooks Desktop Payroll

RUSSELLVILLE — The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center will present QuickBooks Desktop Payroll from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 16. This virtual workshop is designed for QuickBooks Pro, Premier and Enterprise users to learn to use the payroll features in the desktop version of QuickBooks accounting software. Topics include tracking employee time, issuing paychecks, paying liabilities and producing required payroll reports. A workbook is provided for this interactive session. The cost is $65. Registration is required by Feb. 8 by calling (479) 356-2067 or visiting asbtdc.org/russellville-events.