Miscellaneous
Duplicate bridge will be held at 12:30 p.m. today at The Bridge House, 300 W. St. Louis St., for all bridge players with stratified scoring. Need a partner? Come early. Call 525-8780 or 262-9149 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 at 7 p.m. Fridays to the music of Country 1-4-5 Band. Veterans are encouraged to join. All ages are welcome. No alcohol or tobacco. Donation of $5 requested. Popcorn and drinks available for a donation. Call 501-332-8795 for information.
Ground Zero Water Aerobics class at Hot Springs Family YMCA is offered from 11 a.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.
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? Email info@ pawsandclawsrescue.org 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 the shelter at 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale, off Highway
128 east of Hot Springs Village; phone 623-5012.
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.
Water workout and aerobics, Aqua Arthritis classes and swim lessons for all ages are held at Quapaw Community Center,
500 Quapaw Ave. Water aerobics is at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday and water workout at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Aqua Arthritis classes follow the guidelines of the Arthritis Foundation’s water exercise program and are held at 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call 623-9922 for information.
A Dogs Life Rescue adoptions are held from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays, unless raining, at Transportation Plaza and Orange Street. All dogs are spayed or neutered, and up to date on shots. Call Susan Williams, 617-7679, for information.
Christian Singles Connection is not just a meal, it’s prizes, mingling, games and more, with one common denominator, “We love God.” Come meet new friends and have fun. These baby boomers,
50 and up, meet at 6 p.m. Fridays at a different place each week. This week they will meet at Cracker Barrel. Call Susan at 538-5858 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
$15 a year. Orders will be available for pick-up from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays at Emergent Arts, 314A Whittington Ave. Visit http:// www.spacity.locallygrown.net for information or to place an order.
Sarah Rebekah Lodge 11 will meet at 7 p.m. today at High Rise Circle on Spring Street.
Cowboy Action Shooting Club will hold its monthly shoot at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association Range, off Mill Creek Road. Visitors are welcome, but are required to bring eye and ear protection. Contact “Christmas Kid,” 625-3554, for information.
Gateway Community Association meets at noon on the first Saturday of each month at Webb Community Center, 127 Pleasant St. All property owners of the Pleasant Street neighborhood or any interested or concerned citizens are welcome.
Delta Kappa Kappa Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will meet at noon Saturday in Room B at the Garland County Library. Call 620-4721 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. Call 262-4470 for information.
Elks Lodge 380, 132 Abbott Place, will have a seafood buffet from 5-6:30 p.m. today for $12. There will be karaoke and dancing with DJ Buddy Sweet from 7-9 p.m. in the lodge room. Debbie’s Deli will be ready after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Hot Springs Toastmasters will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Maurice Room at National Park Medical Center, 1910 Malvern Ave. Meetings are in the east wing of the hospital, on the left when looking at the hospital from Malvern Avenue. Park below and enter from under the portico. All former Toastmasters and interested guests are welcome. There is no charge to come see what the club is about. Toastmasters is a supportive, inexpensive way to learn speaking and leadership skills. Training materials for speech-making are part of the what is available to members. Toastmasters International’s materials and programs offer leadership development. This week’s agenda: Invocation/Pledge, Table Topics: Mike Blythe; Toastmaster: Jake Christopherson; General Evaluator: Bob Driggers; Grammarian and Ah Counter: Nancy Britt; Timer: Amy Johnson; Ballot Counter: Debbie Frenzel; Speaker: Esther Dixon; Evaluator: Steve Hinsley; Educational Presentation: TBA; Jokemaster: Potluck. For information, call Nancy Britt, 262-1664, or Mike Blythe, 545-9355.