Support groups

Narcotics Anonymous meets at noon and 8 p. m. today at 919 Hobson Ave. This is a 12- step recovery program for people for whom drugs have become a major problem. The Help Line number is 321- 8700.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon, 6 p. m. ( two meetings — one man, one woman) and 8 p. m. today at 411 Sellers St. Call 623- 6328 for information.

Narcotics Anonymous, SOS Group, meets at 6 p. m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave. All meetings are open. Call 866- 754- 2579 for information.

Cocaine Anonymous, My Cornerstone, meets from 7- 8 p. m. today at Roanoke Baptist Church ( upstairs in back), 315 Whittington Ave. Call the Cocaine Anonymous hotline, 3218964, for information.

Narcotics Anonymous, Square Peg, Round Hole, will meet at 8 p. m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave. Call 866754- 2579 for information.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Last House on the Block, meets at 6 and 8 a. m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave.

Narcotics Anonymous, Down with Dope, Up with Hope, support group meets at 6: 30 p. m. Fridays at Quapaw House, 812 Mountain Pine Road. Call 767- 4456 for information.

Overeaters Anonymous will meet from 4- 5 p. m. today at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., Room B. It is open to anyone who thinks they have a problem with food. Please share this invitation with family, friends and neighbors. OA is not just about weight loss, gain or maintenance, obesity or diets. It addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well- being. It is not a religious organization and does not promote any particular diet. Anyone who wants to stop their compulsive overeating is welcome. Call Jean, 226- 5221; or Kathy, 915- 0422, for information.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Rockhouse, will meet at 7 p. m. today for a 12 and 12 closed study at Jessieville Fellowship Hall, 7415 N. Highway 7, four miles north of Hot Springs Village gate.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous meets at 9: 30 a. m. Saturdays at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave. This is a 12- step program. Call 922- 0516 for information.

Thrift stores

Jackson House Thrift Shop, 212 Jefferson, behind 705 Malvern Ave., is open from 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. MondayFriday. All donations are tax- deductible. Proceeds support Jackson House Crisis Intervention Ministries. Call 623- 6641 for information.

United Methodist Thrift Store, 304 Albert Pike, is open from 9 a. m.- 4 p. m. Tuesday- Friday and 10 a. m.- 2 p. m. Monday and Saturday. Clean, usable donations of clothes, housewares and small furniture are appreciated. Proceeds are used to assist needy families in Garland County.

ACTI/ HSRC Thrift Store, 200 Reserve Ave., is open from 10 a. m.- 3 p. m. today. Proceeds from the thrift store are used to assist clients of the Arkansas Career Training Institute/ Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center. There is a special room for children’s clothes. Donations may be dropped off at the store during hours of operation. Call 701- 6592 Monday, Wednesday or Friday to make a tax deductible donation.

Humane Society of Garland County Thrift Store, 2026 Central Ave., in the Freeman Center, is open from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. TuesdaySaturday. All proceeds contribute to the care, veterinarian fees and shelter for dogs and cats at the kennel facilities at 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale. Donations of dog and cat food and other miscellaneous pet supplies may be dropped off at the store. Free low- cost spay and neuter vouchers are available at the store. Anyone interested in volunteering at the store may call 321- 9604 for information.

Guardian Angels Thrift Store, Indiandale Shopping Center, 1540 Malvern Ave., Suite C., is open from 9 a. m.4 p. m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Good used items are accepted for resell. All proceeds go to support the cat shelter and rescue operations. Volunteers are needed. Training is provided. Email gacr@ att. net or call 623- 3484 for information.

Abilities Unlimited Thrift Store, 1819 Albert Pike, is open from 8: 30 a. m.4: 30 p. m. Monday- Saturday. Tax- deductible donations are accepted from 8: 30- 4 p. m. at the back door; or call 624- 5757 for free pickup of donations.

The Salvation Army Family Store, 109 Crescent St., is open from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Monday- Saturday. Call 623- 1641 for tax deductible pickup of good, quality items.

The Salvation Army Family Store, 4409 Central Ave., next to Kroger, is open from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. MondaySaturday. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army programs. Call 525- 5059 for information.

Nell’s Resale Shop, 210 Woodbine, inside Hot Springs Center, is open from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Monday- Friday. Sales benefit Meals on Wheels, serving approximately 500 homebound Garland County seniors each day. Donations are welcome. Call 624- 0838 for information.

Potter’s Clay Thrift Shop, 1036 Malvern Ave., is open from 9 a. m.- 4 p. m. Monday- Friday. Tax- deductible donations are accepted behind the shop from 9 a. m.2: 30 p. m. Proceeds benefit Potter’s Clay Ministries, a Christ- centered shelter for abused women and children. Call 620- 4405 for information.

RPM Thrift Store, 815 Albert Pike, is open from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Monday- Saturday. Proceeds benefit Recovery Point Ministry, a faith- based, nonprofit organization which provides a nurturing environment to help women step out of their pain from destructive habits and begin to rebuild their lives through the life- changing power of Jesus Christ.

Habitat ReStore, 350 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, and 3825 N. Highway 7, Hot Springs Village, is open from 9 a. m.- 5 p. m. Tuesday- Saturday. All profits go to Garland County Habitat for Humanity in order to build houses. Call 321- 4241 or 624- 3333 for large item pick- up.

HGH Thrift Store, 423 Hobson Ave., is open from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Safe Haven Shelter For Women and Children Thrift Shop, 3907 Central Ave., near Weldon’s Meat Market in South Park Shopping Center, is open from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Tuesday- Friday and 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday. Donations are welcome.

Helping Hands of Bismarck, 6804 Highway 7, is a community emergency assistance organization for those in the Bismarck School District which operates a thrift store from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Wednesdays- Saturdays. Donations are welcome. Call 501- 865- 2949 or email hhofbismarck@ yahoo. com for information.

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 525- 8780 or 262- 4889 for information.

Congregation House of Israel will hold Shabbat services at 6 p. m. today with an Oneg Shabbat at 5: 15 p. m. at the Temple, 300 Quapaw. All are welcome. Call 623- 5821 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 3378168 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 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 or work the adoption clinic, call the shelter, volunteers are needed. If interested in volunteering program, call Janet Anderson, 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 for information.

Christian Singles Connection 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 6243564 for information.

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, 339- 3790, for information.

Water workout and Aqua Arthritis classes are held at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Water workout is at 9 a. m. Monday- Saturday and 10 a. m. Monday- Friday. Aqua Arthritis classes follow the guidelines of the Arthritis Foundation’s water exercise program and is held at 1 p. m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Water exercise is a low impact way to for a workout. Call QCC, 6239922, for information.

Free creative writing seminar is held at 9 a. m. Saturdays at Garland County Library, by Ben Wright, a published author and professor. Classes will be held in poetry, film, short story and novels. Call 501- 463- 2733 for information.

Diamondhead Lions Club bingo games are held at 6 p. m. the first and third Saturday of each month at Diamondhead Country Club. Doors open at 5 p. m. Food and adult beverages available. The bigger the crowds, the better the payouts.

Hot Springs Toastmasters will meet at 8 a. m. Saturday in the Maurice Room of National Park Medical Center, on Malvern Avenue. The room is in the southeast end of the building, on the left as you look at it from Malvern, and is accessed from under the portico. 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. Schedule: Inspiration/ Pledge and Timer/ Ballot Counter: Clay Herrmann; Toastmaster: Bob Driggers; General Evaluator: Shane O’Brian; Table Topics: Tammy West; Grammarian/ Ah Counter: Carmon Hayes; Speakers: Tom Urrutia, Jerry Thompson, Nancy Britt; Evaluators: Shane O’Brian, Bob Driggers, Mike Blythe; Jokemaster: Potluck. For information, call 525- 3112 or, in Hot Springs Village, 9223492.

Hot Springs Moose Lodge 1252 will have the kitchen open from 5- 8 p. m. today with Karaoke by Terry at 7 p. m. All members and guests welcome.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 4369, 817 Hobson Ave., will celebrate Valentine’s Day at 6: 30 p. m. today with a Swiss steak dinner followed by line dance at 7 p. m. for $ 6. The public is welcome.