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.
Narcotics Anonymous, Square Peg, Round Hole, will meet at 8 p.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave. Call 866-754-2579 for information.
Recovery meeting, Last House on the Block, meets at 6 and 8 a.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave.
Overeaters Anonymous will meet from 3:15-4:30 p.m. today at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., Room B. Do you have a problem with food? Visit a meeting. This is a fellowship, and the success of the OA program is based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues or fees; it is self-supporting through voluntary contributions. Call Jean, 501-204-9522, 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, 4 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.
Spa City Cocaine Anonymous Group will have an open meeting from 7-8 p.m. today in the Fellowship Hall at St. Mark Baptist Church, 542 Crescent Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call Pat. W., 520-1820, for information.
Duel Recovery Anonymous, a 12-step recovery group for individuals who have a diagnosis of mental illness and the disease of addiction, will meet at 4 p.m. Monday at 315 W. Grand Ave. and support each other with fellowship, meditations and steps to help make ones life journey a little easier. Call 501-503-8133 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. All donations are tax-deductible. Call 623-6641 for information.
Jackson House Thrift Store Too, 623 Albert Pike, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. All donations are tax-deductible. Call 625-7467 for information about volunteering and for pickups.
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. Proceeds are used to assist needy families in Garland County.
Humane Society of Garland County Thrift Store, 2026 Central Ave., in the Freeman Center, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Stop in and shop in-store specials, with new arrivals, daily. All proceeds contribute to the care of dogs and cats at the kennel facilities. Donations of dog and cat food and other pet supplies may be dropped off at the store. Anyone interested in volunteering at the store may call 321-9604 for information.
Guardian Angels Thrift Store, now located at 907 Hobson Ave., is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. All donations are tax deductible. All proceeds go to support the cat shelter and rescue operations. Volunteers are needed, training is provided. Email [email protected] or call 501-609-9950 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.
Abilities Unlimited Thrift Store HSV, 4055 N. Highway 7, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 501-204-5024 for information or for pickup of donations, 624-5757.
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 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Donations are appreciated. Call 525-5059 for information.
The Salvation Army Family Store, 4652 N. Highway 7, Village Plaza Shopping Center, Hot Springs Village, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army programs.
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, serving approximately 400 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 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. 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.
Habitat ReStores are open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Locations: Hot Springs, 350 Malvern Ave., 321-4241, [email protected]; Lake Hamilton, 2817 Airport Road, 767-4483, [email protected]; and Hot Springs Village, 3825 N. Highway 7, 624-3333, [email protected]. All profits go to build houses. Call or email for information or large item pick-up.
HGH Thrift Store, 423 Hobson Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
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 [email protected] for information.
John & 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.
Stop Animal Cruelty Thrift Store, 123 Albert Pike, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. SAC investigates reports of cruelty and neglect in Hot Spring and Garland counties. Donations of dog and cat food or pet supplies may be left at the store. All donations are tax deductible. Low-cost spay and neuter vouchers are available to the public. Anyone wishing to volunteer or become a foster parent may call the hot line, 501-276-7570, 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 fora a club championship game 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 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.
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 [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.
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. Call Lacey Riciano, 501-339-3750, for information.
Water workout and aerobics, and Aqua Arthritis classes 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 is 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.
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.
Sarah Rebekah Lodge 11 will meet at 7 p.m. today at High Rise Circle on Spring Street.
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4369, 817 Hobson, will serve a catfish dinner, fried or grilled, from 5:30-6:45 p.m. today for $7. Public is welcome. Call 318-1599 or 922-2988 for information.
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.
Elks catfish buffet will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. today at the Elks Lodge, 132 Abbott Place, for $12. Gary's Shadow of Time will be on stage at 7 p.m. Debbie's Deli will be ready after 3 p.m. Saturday.
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.
Society on 12/01/2017