Civic clubs
Oaklawn Lions Club breakfast meetings are held at 6:45 a.m. Fridays at Perkins Restaurant, Central Avenue. Visiting Lions and guests welcome. Contact Tom O'Malley, president, 525-8282; Billy Joe Willis, secretary; or Wanda Thorp, treasurer, for information.
Malvern Area Kiwanis Club will meet at noon today at Western Sizzlin', Malvern. For information, call Susan Lafond, 501-337-6422.
Walnut Ridge Masonic Lodge 390, F&AM, will have a stated meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Lodge Hall, Royal, for regular order of business. All Masons are welcome.
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 today, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at which there are two meetings, at 411 Sellers St.; Lake Catherine Group at 7 p.m. at Twin Lakes Baptist Church, 3899 Highway 290; and Rule 62 at 10 a.m. in the basement at 411 Sellers St. for a Big Book Study. Call 623-6328 for information.
Narcotics Anonymous, SOS Group, meets at 6 p.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave., for Book Study Night. All meetings are open. Call 866-754-2579 for information.
Lifeline Al-Anon Family Groups, a fellowship for relatives and friends of alcoholics, meets at 11 a.m. today at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 109 Hobson. Call Ellen, 262-5831, 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.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets from 6-7 p.m. today in the gymnasium at The Catholic School of St. John the Baptist, 589 W. Grand, use Murray Street entrance. Private weigh-in is from 5:30-6 p.m. TOPS offers support and education in a low-cost, positive setting. Call Teresa, 276-8077, for information.
Narcotics Anonymous, Sanctuary Group, will meet at 8 p.m. today at Memorial Baptist Church, 1667 Airport Road. Call Danny, 545-1253, for information.
Thrift stores
Jackson House Thrift Shop, 212 Jefferson, behind 705 Malvern Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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. Call 625-7467 for information and pickup.
Humane Society of Garland County Thrift Store, 2026 Central Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Proceeds contribute to the care of dogs and cats at the kennel facilities at 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale. Donations of dog and cat food and other pet supplies may be dropped 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.
Abilities Unlimited Thrift Store, 1819 Albert Pike, is open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Donations 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 the senior center, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 624-0838 for information.
The Salvation Army Family Store, 109 Crescent St., is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 623-1641 for pickup of items.
The Salvation Army Family Store, 4409 Central Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 525-5059 for information.
Potter's Clay Thrift Shop, 1036 Malvern Ave., is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Donations accepted behind the shop from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call 620-4405 for information.
RPM Thrift Store, 815 Albert Pike, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
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. Call 321-4241 or 624-3333 for large item pick-up.
Haven United Methodist Thrift Store, 645 Park Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays.
Safe Haven Shelter For Women and Children Thrift Shop, 3907 Central Ave., 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.
Helping Hands of Bismarck, 6804 Highway 7, operates a thrift store from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Call 501-865-2949 or email [email protected] 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.
Miscellaneous
Duplicate bridge will be held at 11 a.m. today at The Bridge House, 3907 Central Ave., for all nonlife masters 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.
Hot Springs Concert Band rehearses from 7-9 p.m. today in National Park Community College Gymnasium. Residents and long-term visitors to the area who have reasonable instrumental proficiency are welcome to join the group. Call Chuck Gilmore, president, 984-1678, or write to HSCB, P.O. Box 8667, Hot Springs, AR 71910-8667 for information.
Pet adoption is offered by the Humane Society of Garland County 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 Debbie Hrvatin, 282-0700. 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.
Ballroom Dance Party is held from 7-10 p.m. Thursdays at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. There is a $5 admission charge. For information, call 623-9922.
Spa City Bop and Swing Dance Club will meet from 7-10:30 p.m. Friday at the VFW, 2231 E. Grand Ave. Dance lessons are held at 6:15 p.m.
Village Card Club meets at 9 a.m. today for 0-50 stratified pairs; 9:30 a.m., Better Bridgers (nonduplicate); and 1 p.m., open stratified pairs and 0-300 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. 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.
Levis & Lace Square Dance Club will dance from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Royal, 7402 Albert Pike Road. Everyone is welcome. Call Phyllis Keeney, 991-3292, or Betty Hopkins, 767-8451, for information.
Liberty Ministry meets from 1-2 p.m. Thursdays at Garland Tower, 126 Oriole St., in the activities room. This is a Christ-centered, nondenominational outreach group to all people, especially those with disabilities and their caregivers. All are welcome. The building and meeting area are barrier free. No caregivers will be provided, attendees need to provide for their own special needs, care and transportation. Call Mike, 802-2549, or email [email protected], for information.
Water aerobics classes are held at 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Call QCC, 623-9922, for information.
Meditation gatherings, based on "The Infinite Way," are held at 7 p.m. Mondays. Through mediation and prayer, members can learn to live in the world, separate and apart from its negative aspects. All are welcome. Meditation and silent prayer begins and ends each one hour or so gathering. Call 623-9730 for information and location.
Ageless Bikers Club 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].
Elks Lodge 380, 132 Abbott Place, will serve Rufus-style hamburgers with sauteed onions and other items from 5-7 p.m. today. Karaoke will start at 5 p.m. Members and guests welcome.
Hot Springs Village Chanticleers Men's Barbershop Chorus welcomes men of all ages who like to sing in a group to come to its meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. today in the choir room of Kirk in the Pines Presbyterian, 275 Asturias Drive. Members warm up on familiar barbershop four-part medleys from song sheets provided. Call Jim Moore, 984-1070, or Ned Schoenrock, 922-1737, for information.
Road Riders for Jesus will host Bikers Nite Out at the Movies at sundown Friday at Greeson's Victory/Kawasaki, 2219 Albert Pike Road. Admission and popcorn are free. Bring a chair or sit on your bike. Have children? Bring a truck and sit in the back. Call David, 538-5135; Steve, 282-2374; or Greeson's, 767-2771, for information.
Ouachita Mountain Hiking Club will perform trail maintenance in the Flatside Wilderness area of the Ouachita National Forest, north of Jessieville, today. Volunteers are needed to lop, repair trails and remove debris. Participants will get in a short hike and giving back in doing maintenance. Call Ralph Butler, hike leader/trail boss, at 922-1916, for information or to volunteer. Members will go to Lake Ouachita State Park to hike the Caddo Bend Trail on Saturday. This is a 4-mile, moderate trail. Call Jeanie and Tom Calhoun, hike leaders, at 501-765-4827 for information.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4369, 817 Hobson Ave., will begin bingo at 5:30 p.m. today. Doors open at 5 p.m. Packs will start at 6:30 p.m. Food will be available. The public is welcome.
Society on 09/25/2014