Civic clubs
Hot Springs Jesse D. Hawkins Lions Club will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church, 497 Crescent. Guests are welcome. Call 262-9792 for information.
Support groups
Narcotics Anonymous meets at noon 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, 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, 321-8964, 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.
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. Share this 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.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Malvern Group, will meet at 8 p.m. today at 211 W. 3rd St., Malvern, in the upstairs Chamber of Commerce Building. Doors open at 7 p.m. Call 501-467-5409 or 501-231-9518 for AA information, or 501-623-6328 for Hot Springs Intergroup.
Thrift stores
Jackson House Thrift Shop, 212 Jefferson, behind 705 Malvern Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. All donations are tax-deductible. 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. All donations are tax-deductible. Call 625-7467 for information and pickup.
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. Donations are appreciated.
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. 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 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. Items are accepted during open hours; and from 9-11 a.m. other days by ringing the door bell. All 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. 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., is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Donations are appreciated. Call 525-5059 for information.
Finders Keepers, 210 Woodbine, inside Hot Springs Senior Center, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Sales benefit Meals on Wheels. No clothing. 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. Call 620-4405 for information.
RPM Thrift Store, 815 Albert Pike, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Items donated are tax deductible. Proceeds benefit Recovery Point Ministry.
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 build houses. Donations of all household items are accepted during store hours. Call 321-4241 or 624-3333 for large item pick-up.
Habitat ReStore, 2314 Airport Road, is open from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. All profits go to build houses. Donations are accepted during store hours. Call 767-4483 for information.
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., 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, operates a thrift store from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Donations are welcome. Call 501-865-2949 or email [email protected] for information.
John and Sue Anthony Vintage Mall, 1679 Highway 7 north, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit Teen Challenge of Arkansas. Call 624-2446 or email [email protected] for information.
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 a few minutes early and one is onsite waiting for you. Call 525-8780 or 525-1782 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 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. 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 [email protected] 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.
Village Card Club meets at Casa de Carta at the Woodland, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. All bridge players are welcome. Call 915-9296 for information and schedule.
Christian Singles Connection will meet at 7 p.m. today at First Assembly of God, 3540 Central Ave., across from Burger King. 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.
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.
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 623-9922 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, 314-A Whittington Ave. Visit http://www.spacity.locallygrown.net for information or to place an order.
Writers Feedback Group, for professional and nonprofessional writers, meets to give each other helpful support and feedback on their writing in Room B at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., from noon-3 p.m. on the second, fourth and fifth Saturdays. Call Nancy, 525-3236, for information.
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 and Pledge: Preston Gross; Toastmaster: Shane O'Brien; General Evaluator: Mike Blythe; Ah-Counter: Robert Lane; Grammarian: Nancy Britt; Timer: Bob Driggers; Speakers: Steve Hinsley, Mike McCormick, Samantha Gross; Table Topics: Sharon McClelland; Evaluators: Jake Christopherson, Clay Herrmann. For information, call 525-3112 or, in Hot Springs Village, 922-3492.
Hot Springs Moose Lodge 1252 will serve spaghetti and meatballs by Jim Aiello at 6:30 p.m. for $7 followed with Karaoke by Terry at 7:30 p.m. All members and their guests are welcome.
Elks Lodge 380, 132 Abbott Place, will have Steak Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today. Dewayne Hodges will perform in the lounge.
Society on 04/10/2015