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 Springs Village. All bridge players are welcome. Call 915- 9296 or 9223346 for information.
VFW Post 2278, 2231 E. Grand Ave., meets from 7- 10: 30 p. m. the second, fourth and fifth Fridays for Spa City Bop & Swing, with dance lessons at 6: 15 p. m.; 7- 10: 30 p. m. the first and third Fridays for Scotty Mack, 1950s and 1960s; and 6- 10 p. m. Sundays for karaoke. Call 623- 5190 for information.
Christian Singles Connec- tion 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.
Hot Springs Buddhist Society will meet from 9- 10 a. m. Saturday at Hot Springs Yoga Center, 1107 W. Grand Ave. Come for group meditation, discussion and book sharing. All are welcome regardless of age, experience or religious background. Call Lacey Riciano, 501- 339- 3750, for information.
Spa City Co- op online marketplace will be open from 9 a. m. Saturday through 9 p. m. Tuesday, providing the community with a way to get fresh foods from area farmers. Products available are vegetables, herbs, spices, eggs, cheese, naturally raised meats, bath and beauty products, jams, jellies, organic, fair- trade coffee, tea, and chocolate, local artisan crafts, and more. Membership is $ 25 a year, though nonmembers may order twice before paying the membership fee. Orders will be available for pick- up from 3: 30- 6 p. m. Fridays at ArtChurch Studios, 301 Whittington Ave. Visit http:// www. spacity. locallygrown. net for information or to place an order.
Elks catfish buffet will be served from 5: 30- 7 p. m. today at the Elks Lodge, 132 Abbott Place. The dinner will include fried and/ or baked fish, fries, pinto beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, coffee and tea for $ 9. Desserts provided by volunteers. Straight Country will perform on stage. Debbie’s Deli will be ready after 3 p. m. Saturday.
Moose Lodge Higher Degree will serve a spaghetti dinner at 6: 30 p. m. today. All lodge members and guests are 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 learn- ing about Toastmasters. Periodically, educational speeches are part of the speech presentations. Schedule: Inspiration/ Pledge: Ken Douglass; Toastmaster: Dean Ulmer; General Evaluator: Mel Posey; Table Topics: Nancy Britt; Grammarian/ Ah Counter: Barbara Rankin; Timer/ Ballot Counter: Jerry Schutz; Speakers: Bob Driggers, Debbie Frenzel; Evaluators: Blake Robertson, Mike Blythe; Jokemaster: Potluck. Call 525- 3112 or, in Hot Springs Village, 9223492 for information.