Civic clubs
South Hot Springs Lions will meet at 5:30 p.m. today for dinner at St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs cafeteria. The meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. in Dublin Room. Visiting Lions are welcome.
Hot Springs National Park Rotary will meet at noon Wednesday at Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Central and Fountain streets, for lunch. A meeting will follow at 12:30 p.m. Visiting Rotarians are welcome.
Hot Springs Village Evening Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at Coronado Center, 150 Ponderosa Lane, Hot Springs Village. Social time starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Call Jim Hamilton, 915-0513, for information.
Hot Springs Village Breakfast Lions meet for breakfast and a meeting at 7:45 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month at Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Road, Hot Springs Village. Call President Carl Foreman, 922-1877, for information.
VFW Post 2278 and its auxiliaries meet at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. The Post Honor Guard meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. VFW Riders meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Interested in joining, volunteering or just learning more about the organization, come early for meet and greet. Call 623-5190 for information.
Hot Springs Village Optimist Club meets at 8:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Village Church of Christ, 210 Balboa Road, Hot Springs Village. Social time is at 8 a.m. On the second Tuesdays, there is a dinner meeting with entertainment. The club serves Fountain Lake, Jessieville and Mountain Pine school districts. Optimists visiting Hot Springs are welcome. Call President Phil Gustafson, 915-9673, for information.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4369, 817 Hobson Ave., will hold its aerie and auxiliary meetings at 7 p.m. today. All members are welcome. The Aerie is open from 4-10 p.m. Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Call 318-1599 or 922-2988 for information.
Hot Springs Elks Lodge 380, 132 Abbott Place, will have orientation at 5:30 p.m. today.
Support groups
Narcotics Anonymous meets at noon, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. today at 919 Hobson Ave. This is a 12-step recovery program. The Help Line number is 321-8700.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon and, 6 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.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the Kass Room in the Outpatient Area at National Park Medical Center. Question and answer forum. Call Charles Culpepper, 624-6033, for information.
Narcotics Anonymous, Square Peg, Round Hole, will meet at 8 p.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave. Call 866-754-2579 for information.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Last House on the Block, meets at 8 a.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave.
Al-Anon Step Study, a fellowship for relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope, meets at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, except last Tuesday of month, at 411 Sellers St. Call Geneva, 276-5299, for information.
Celebrate Recovery is held Tuesdays at Hot Springs Baptist Church, 144 Weston Road. A free fellowship dinner is held at 5:30 p.m. followed by large group at 6:30 p.m. and open share groups at 7:30 p.m. with Solid Rock Cafe from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Step study groups are available for men and women Sunday afternoons; call for specific times. Contact Shane Robertson, 760-4744 or [email protected], for information. Free child care is available.
DivorceCare seminars are held from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at National Park Assembly of God Church, 1901 Malvern Ave. The public is welcome. Child care is provided. Call 624-1905 for information.
Gamblers Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at College of the Ouachita, One College Circle, Room 102, Malvern. If gambling is destroying you or someone you care about, you are welcome. No dues or fees required. Call 870-699-4751 for information.
Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous support group of Union Missionary Baptist Church, 219 Gulpha St., meets from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Discussion will be on what some of the causes of substance abuse are and ways to solve them. Call 501-781-6317 for information.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Rockhouse, will meet at 7 p.m. today for a closed Big Book Study at Jessieville Fellowship Hall, 7415 N. Highway 7, four miles north of Hot Springs Village gate.
Thrift stores
First Presbyterian Church Bargain Box, 213 Whittington Ave., will be open from noon-3 p.m. Wednesday. Proceeds go to community charities and people of Garland County. Donations of jewelry, housewares, decorating items, books, toys and any usable items are accepted and are tax deductible. Items will be accepted from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Call 760-2329 or 767-5844 for free pick-up service.
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. Profits go to Garland County Habitat for Humanity in order to build houses. Donations of all household items, including appliances, furniture and building supplies, are accepted during store hours. Call 321-4241 or 624-3333 for large item pick-up.
Jackson House Thrift Shop, 212 Jefferson, behind 705 Malvern Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Accepting donations of clean gently worn clothing, accessories, jewelry, good reusable household items, small appliances and furniture. All donations are tax-deductible. Proceeds support Jackson House Crisis Intervention Ministries. Call 623-6641 for information.
Jackson House Thrift Shop Too, 723 Albert Pike, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Accepting donations of clean gently worn clothing, accessories, jewelry, good reusable household items, small appliances and furniture. Donations are tax-deductible. Proceeds support Jackson House Crisis Intervention Ministries. Call 625-7467 for information and pickup.
Humane Society of Garland County Thrift Store, 2026 Central Ave., in the Freeman Center, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Donations of gently worn, clean clothing and shoes, jewelry, purses, antiques, home decor, household items, books and nonupholstered furniture in good condition are accepted. 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 during open hours; and from 9-11 a.m. other days by ringing the door bell. Proceeds go to support the cat shelter and rescue operations. Volunteers are needed. Training is provided. Email [email protected] 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. It has a selection of clothing for men, women, children and plus sizes; shoes, household items and furniture are available. Tax-deductible donations are accepted from 8:30-4 p.m. at the back door; or call 624-5757 for free pickup of donations.
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. Items include household items, small appliances, clothing and accessories for men and women, jewelry, books and greeting cards. Donations are welcome. Call 624-0838 for information.
The Salvation Army Family Store, 109 Crescent St., has gently worn men's, women's and children's clothing, plus a selection of household items. The store 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. Monday-Saturday. It offers furniture, clothing and household items. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army programs. Call 525-5059 for information.
Potter's Clay Thrift Shop, 1036 Malvern Ave., is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tax-deductible donations of good reusable clothing and furniture 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.
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. The store stocks men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories, household items, fabric and books (in good condition). Clean, usable donations of clothes, housewares and small furniture are appreciated. Proceeds are used to assist needy families in Garland County.
RPM Thrift Store, 815 Albert Pike, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Articles include household items, appliances, furniture, TVs, women's accessories, toys and more. Items donated are tax deductible. 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.
Haven UMC Resale Shop, 645 Park Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Sales benefit Haven UMC Food Pantry. Articles include household items, furniture, appliances, clothing and more. Donations are welcome. Call 620-3638 for information.
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. Items include clothing for women, men and children, and household goods. Donations are welcome.
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 525-1782 for information.
Mountain Valley Sportsman's Association holds International Defensive Pistol Association matches at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday and U.S. Practical Pistol Association matches at 10 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month. Rimfire matches are held on various Sunday afternoons. Trap and Skeet fields are open at 9 a.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays. Civilian marksmanship matches are the third Saturday. All are held at Valley Range. From the intersection of Highway 70 east and Millcreek Road, take Millcreek and drive 6.5 miles to the gravel pit, turn right on the dirt road, go 1.9 mile to the range. Call 620-0601 for information.
Busy Hookers Crochet Club meets from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Room B at Garland County Library. New members are welcome to learn to crochet, work on projects, share patterns or visit. There is no charge. Call 781-5109 for information.
Village Card Club meets at 9 a.m. today for rubber bridge and 0-20 newcomer pairs; 1 p.m., open flighted pairs and 0-100 flighted pairs; and 6:30 p.m., 0-500 stratified pairs at Casa de Carta at the Woodland, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. All bridge players are welcome. Call 915-9296 for information.
Bingo is played at 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Doors open at noon. QCC offers packet games, progressive cover-alls, lucky balls, hot balls and a variety of extra games. Snack bar available. Call QCC, 623-9922, for information.
Clogging and line dance lessons are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Beginner clogging starts at 8:30 a.m., advanced clogging at 9:30 a.m. Beginner line dance starts at 11 a.m. Call QCC, 623-9922, for information.
Water aerobics classes are held at 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Water exercise is a low-impact way to a workout. Call QCC, 623-9922, for information.
Quarterback Club will meet at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oaklawn Church, 2110 7th St., for men's Bible study and fellowship. This is a nondenominational organization which uses sports analogizes applied to scripture in the Holy Bible.
Ageless Bikers Club now offers six shorter (6-14 miles), flatter bike rides for the "Easy Rider." The eight intermediate rides of up to 22 miles are still offered. All rides are on quiet country roads or in Hot Springs Village. All rides will be held at 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. For information, email [email protected].
Village Art Club will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Coronado Center, Room 6, Hot Springs Village. Most sessions include an art project taught by a member following the business meeting. Guests are welcome. Call Jan Amsberry, 922-5145, for information.
Emblem Club 194 will have a potluck at 6:39 p.m. today. Hostess is Maryann Callaway. Bring a favorite dish and enjoy the company of friends and guest.
Society on 09/16/2014