COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Pages with Poochie
4 p.m. today Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas This program aims to help children get comfortable reading out loud by reading to Sketti, the library therapy dog.
Fall Mosaics Class
6 p.m. today Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council
321 W. Fourth St., Texarkana, Texas
FUSE Meeting
6 p.m. today Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas Friends United for a Safe Environment will have its monthly meeting in the David Nelson Meeting Room.
Poverty Simulation
10 a.m. Nov. 15 Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Eagle Hall 7101 University Ave., Texarkana, Texas The Texarkana Homeless Coalition will lead this simulation to bring awareness, increase understanding and inspire change within a community regarding local poverty. Attendees will take on the identity of a person living in poverty and attempt to live one month in their shoes. Following the one-hour simulation, there will be a lunch and debriefing.
Texarkana Bowie County Retired Teachers Association
10:30 a.m. Nov. 15 TISD Food Services Building 1600 Waterall St., Texarkana, Texas
Salvation Army Auxiliary Style Show and Luncheon
11 a.m. Nov. 16 First United Methodist Church, Cabe Fellowship Hall 400 E. Sixth St., Texarkana, Ark. Christmas style show, luncheon and silent auction.
Tai Chi-Seniors Living Well
1 p.m. Nov. 16 CHRISTUS St. Michael Senior Health Center
2604 Saint Michael Drive, Texarkana, Texas
These tai chi classes help increase longevity and can help with balance and fall prevention. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Monthly Book Club Meeting
2 p.m. Nov. 16 Wadley Senior Clinic 1307 Trinity Blvd., Texarkana, Ark. Call Amy Mascoe at 903-798-7074 for more information.
Mistletoe Fair
Nov. 17-19 Four States Fairgrounds 3700 E. 50th St., Texarkana, Ark. The three-day holiday shopping event hosted by the Junior League of Texarkana and held in the fairgrounds’ Entertainment Center offers specialty merchants from across the U.S. Visit jltexarkana.org/mistletoefair.
Ace Event: Bobbin Lace Workshop
10 a.m. Nov. 18 Ace of Clubs House 420 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas This workshop will teach the basics of Bobbin Lace for beginners and advanced attendees. If given advanced notice, equipment will be available for new guests for the duration of the workshop, or attendees can bring their own. Tickets are $8 or $3 for museum members. For more information and the members discount code, call 903-793-4831 or email aceofclubs@texarkanamuseums.org.
Ace Event: Victorian Christmas Card Creations
11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 Ace of Clubs House 420 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas The Christmas card was invented in 1843 by Henry Cole, who helped set up the British post office during the Victorian Era. Come continue this tradition by visiting the Victorian Ace of Clubs House carriage house to make a variety of Christmas cards, both Victorian and modern.
Trophy Husband
8 p.m. Nov. 18 Scottie’s Grill 8400 W. Seventh St., Texarkana, Texas
Knitting Group
3 p.m. Nov. 20 Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas Meet in the David Nelson Meeting Room. Beginner to advanced knitting lessons. For more information, contact Nancy Whittemore.
Texarkana Beekeepers Association
5 p.m. Nov. 20 Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas Meet in the David Nelson Meeting Room. The association’s monthly business meeting. For more information, contact Sarah Clinesmith.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 Perot Theatre 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council presents the stage production of the television special. Tickets are on sale for $56, $46, $38 and $20.50 with a student ID. To purchase tickets, call 903792-4992, visit trahc.org or go to the box office.
Golden Beats—Seniors Living Well
1 p.m. Nov. 21 CHRISTUS St. Michael Senior Health Center, Suite 239
2604 Saint Michael Drive, Texarkana, Texas
Golden Beats, also known as Drums Alive, allows participants to exercise through beating a large exercise ball with a pair of drumsticks. Drumming helps lower blood pressure, relieve stress, lower blood sugar and improve coordination, balance, concentration, attention and awareness. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Fall Mosaics Class
6 p.m. Nov. 21 Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council 321 W. Fourth St., Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana Coin Club
6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 Texarkana Public Library—David Nelson Meeting Room 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas For more information, contact James Knox.
Vernon Hinesley
9 p.m. Nov. 22 Fat Jacks Sports Bar 3324 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Ark.
Tai Chi-Seniors Living Well
1 p.m. Nov. 23 CHRISTUS St. Michael Senior Health Center
2604 Saint Michael Drive, Texarkana, Texas
These tai chi classes help increase longevity and can help with balance and fall prevention. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Calvin Richardson Thanksgiving Experience
Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime at 9 p.m. Nov. 23 American Legion Post 248 5070 Farm to Market Road 1398, Hooks, Texas
For more information, call Nutt Brown at 903-276-4871.
Crooked Halo
8 p.m. Nov. 25 Scottie’s Grill 8400 W. Seventh St., Texarkana, Texas
Monday Stitchers
9 a.m. Nov. 27 Texarkana Public Library 600 W. 3rd St., Texarkana, Texas This is the sewing group’s monthly meeting. For more information, contact Kay Rhodes and Linda White.
Texarkana USA Genealogical Society
6 p.m. Nov. 27 Texarkana Public Library 600 W. 3rd St., Texarkana, Texas This is the group’s annual dinner and monthly meeting.
Book Club
7 p.m. Nov. 28 Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas This is the club’s monthly meeting. For more information, contact Michelle Crane.
Fall Mosaics Class
6 p.m. Nov. 28 Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council
321 W. Fourth St., Texarkana, Texas
Our Driving Concern: Train the Trainer Workshop
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 30 Texas Department of Transportation, Conference Room 701 701 E. Main St., Atlanta, Texas The National Safety Council’s Texas Employer Safety Program, Our Driving Concern, teaches employees the basics of traffic safety and help prevent costly crashes. This free training program is geared for HR professionals, safety professionals, supervisors, safety instructors and other municipal staff that can utilize these materials. Each module includes scripted PowerPoint, video and audio presentations, Facilitator guide, tip sheets and handouts. Please arrive for check-in at 8:15 a.m. If possible, please bring a laptop/tablet to follow along with course materials. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/CEUcreditarlington or contact Cindy Leonard at 210-4528646 and texasodc@gmail.com.
Taryn and Jase
8 p.m. Dec. 2 Scottie’s Grill 8400 W. Seventh St. Texarkana, Texas
Main Street Christmas Parade
7 p.m. Dec. 4 Main Street, Texarkana, Texas
Fall Mosaics Class
6 p.m. Dec. 5 Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council
321 W. Fourth St., Texarkana, Texas