Miscellaneous
Duplicate bridge will be held at 12: 30 p. m. today at The Bridge House, 3907 Central Ave., for all bridge players with stratified scoring. Need a partner? Come a few minutes early and one is onsite waiting for you. Call 321- 9558 or 624- 6534 for information.
Congregation House of Israel will hold Shabbat services at 6 p. m. today with an Oneg Shabbat at 5: 30 p. m. at the Temple, 300 Quapaw. All are welcome. Call 623- 5821 for information.
Muslim Al- Islamic discussion will be held at 1 p. m. today at 338 Garden St. Call Imam Sulaiman R. S. Aqeel I, 620- 4721, for information.
American Legion Post 11, 210 Olive St., Malvern, holds dances from 7- 11 p. m. Saturdays to the music of J. K. K. Old Stuff Band. All ages are welcome. Call 337- 8168 or 332- 5638 for information.
Ground Zero Water Aerobics class at Hot Springs Family YMCA is offered from 11a. m.- noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This class is a “low impact” water exercise class designed for individuals who have problems with their backs, knees, hips or other health concerns. Come exercise to upbeat music from the 1950s and 1960s. Call Lisa Autry, YMCA Aquatics director, for information.
Breakfast Singles will meet at 9: 30 a. m. Saturday at Cracker Barrel, 170 Pakis Road. Call Shirley, 321- 9793 or 282- 1455, for information.
Paws and Claws Rescue Adoptathon is held from 11 a. m.- 3 p. m. Saturdays at Petco in Cornerstone Shopping Center. PACR is dedicated to caring for homeless pets in the community through adoptions, community awareness, fostering from their homes while caring for companion animals until forever homes can be found. Interested in donating? Please call 525- 6594. Email spaymydog@ yahoo. com for information.
Humane Society of Garland County pet adoption is held from 11 a. m.– 3 p. m. Saturdays at Petco, in Cornerstone Shopping Center. All dogs and cats are neutered, up- to- date on shots and deemed healthy. To help transport dogs to Petco or work the adoption clinic, call the shelter, volunteers are needed. If interested in Walk- A- Dog volunteer program, call Karen Hill, 623- 5012. The shelter is at 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale, off Highway 128 east of Hot Springs Village; phone 623- 5012. Free to the public, low- cost spay and neuter vouchers are available at the Thrift Store, 2026 Central Ave., in the Freeman Center.
Village Card Club meets at 9 a. m. today for Easybridge! and open flighted pairs and 0- 100 flighted pairs; and 1 p. m., open flighted pairs and 0- 300 flighted pairs at Casa de Carta at the Woodland, 1101 Desoto Blvd., Hot
will meet at 7 p. m. today at First Assembly of God, 3540 Central Ave., across from Burger King ( look for the banner). Wish there was a place to meet new people. This is it. Christians from all churches and denominations, 21 and up, are welcome. It is all about having good, clean fun. Events include cookouts to karaoke to chili dinners and more. There are games, pool tables, free coffee, snacks and free child- care. Call 624- 3564 for information.
A yoga class is offered at 10 a. m. Saturdays at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave., by Miriam Dememe. The nonmember charge is $ 5.
Moose Lodge 1252 Higher Degree will serve pork sandwiches at 6: 30 p. m. today followed by karaoke by Stephanie at 8 p. m. There are darts and pool. Members and guests are welcome.
Writers Feedback Group, for professional and nonprofessional writers, meets to give each other helpful support and feedback on their writing in Room A at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., from noon- 3 p. m. on the second, fourth and fifth Saturdays. Call Nancy, 525- 3236, for information.
Hot Springs Pet Therapy will meet at 2 p. m. Saturday in the Maurice Room at National Park Medical Center. This organization is comprised of volunteers who take their own temperament- tested pets ( or pets provided by Hot Springs Animal Services) to nursing facilities to cheer the residents and to schools to educate the students. Call Sally Kassaw, 262- 5988, if interested in becoming a volunteer or for information.
Naomi Chapter 328, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet at noon Saturday at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave.
Antique Motorcycle Club meets at 2 p. m. on the last Sunday of the month. Call Mike Thomson, 525- 9833, or email safari100usa@ yahoo. com, for information and location.
Elks Lodge 380, 132 Abbott Place, will serve brisket from 5: 30- 7 p. m. today for $ 6. The juke box will play in the lounge.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4369, 817 Hobson Ave., will serve tacos and taco salads at 6: 30 p. m. today for $ 5. The public is welcome.
Hot Springs Toastmasters will meet at 8 a. m. Saturday in the Maurice Room of National Park Medical Center, on Malvern Avenue. It welcomes all interested persons to attend the regular meetings and contest dates. Toastmasters offers resources, feedback and a supportive atmosphere for those who want to develop or practice varied skills in speaking in front of an audience or in chairing a meeting. The focus is on the individual local club member, as well as modest cost. Visitors may choose their level of participation while learning about Toastmasters. Periodically, educational speeches are part of the speech presentations. Anyone who hasn’t yet paid their dues can bring it to the meeting, or mail to Jake Christopherson at 5 Orense Way, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909. Schedule: Inspiration/ Pledge: Mike Blythe; Toastmaster: Jerry Schutz; General Evaluator: Debbie Frenzel; Table Topics: Art Frenzel; Grammarian/ Ah Counter: Bob Driggers; Timer/ Ballot Counter: Nancy Britt; Speakers: Jim Lowther, Mel Posey; Evaluators: Jake Christopherson, Dean Ulmer; Jokemaster: potluck. Call 525- 3112 or, in Hot Springs Village, 922- 3492 for information.