Community Calendar

Published Sunday, June 28, 2009

Community Events

* Ongoing Free Junior Developmental Tennis Program for ages 6-12. This program is designed to develop beginners into competitive and tournament play. Call Chuck/Cindy at 450-8302 or 773-9521 for enrollment or e-mail- tennis@pinnacletennisacademy.com.

* Wednesday-Thursday The Faulkner County Literacy Council will hold training sessions for volunteer tutors on June 24 (English as a Second Language tutors) and on June 25 (Adult Basic Literacy tutors). Both classes will be from 5-8 at the Conway Adult Ed Center in Conway. Contact 501-329-7323 or fclcprogram@conwaycorp.net.

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* Today 6:30 p.m. Ice Cream social and fireworks display at Greenbrier First United Methodist Church, corner of Highway 65 and Tyler in Greenbrier. Ice Cream will be given free and hot dogs and drinks will be sold by the youth to raise funds for their upcoming mission trip. Fireworks will begin at dark on the grounds. Contact church office 501-679-2452 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

* July 26 July 31, 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.-- Vacation Bible School is planned at Greenbrier First United Methodist Church, corner of Highway 65 and Tyler in Greenbrier. Contact Timsey Everett 581-3280 or Michelle Kirk 849-3046 to sign-up for helpers. Registration for kids date will be announced later.

* First Monday The Central Arkansas Model Railroad Club meets the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the party room at Mazzio's Pizza on Washington Avenue in Conway. The meeting is open to any railroad modelers, historians, RR employees and rail fans located in Central Arkansas. Visit our Web site www.artrains.org or call 269-3030.

* Mondays - Through Aug. 24 - Free Art Classes will meet at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Conway. Classes will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up by June 5 by calling Loretta Hall at 450-6561.

* July 28 Conway Regional Women's Council Quarterly Luncheon at the Centennial Center. The cost is $15 per person or $120 for a reserved table of eight. The group is open to women of all ages who would like the opportunity to learn more about women's health issues. For more information, call the Conway Regional Health Foundation at 513-5778 or visit www.conwayregional.org.

* Oct. 20 Conway Regional Women's Council Quarterly Luncheon at the Centennial Center. The cost is $15 per person or $120 for a reserved table of eight. The group is open to women of all ages who would like the opportunity to learn more about women's health issues. For more information, call the Conway Regional Health Foundation at 513-5778 or visit www.conwayregional.org.

* Nov. 19-21 Eighth annual Dazzle Daze Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Don Owen Sport Complex. Dazzle Daze opens with Girls' Nite Out on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. General shopping hours are Friday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit Conway Regional Health Foundation. For more information and ticket prices, call 513-5778 or visit www.DazzleDaze.com

* Dec. 8 Twelfth annual Conway Regional Health Foundation Tribute Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Conway Regional courtyard. The lighting ceremony will include a moment of silence, unveiling of honorees, recognition of endowed lights and holiday music. Refreshments will be available immediately afterward, and Santa Claus will be on hand to visit with children of all ages. For more information, call 513-5778 or visit www.conwayregional.org.

Recurring

* Ongoing The Wednesday "Ballroom Basics" group ballroom dance classes will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at 2225 Prince Street (the Jazzercise studio across from Conway High School-West). Professional instructor. New 6-week session begins April 29. Cost is $60 per person per 6-week session. Couples encouraged; singles are welcome. For more information, call 269-3739 or 517-7512.

* Mondays Cub Scout Pack 435, 6:30, first through fifth grades at Greenbrier First United Methodist Church, corner Highway 65 and Tyler; 951-2198 for more information.

* Mondays Boy Scout Troop 435; 7 p.m. for ages 10 to 18 at Greenbrier First United Methodist Church, corner Hwy 65 & Tyler. 679-4676 for more information.

* First and third Tuesdays Daisy Girl Scouts, 4:00-6:00; ages 5 to 9 at Greenbrier First United Methodist Church, corner Hwy 65 & Tyler; 253-0806 for more information.

* First and third Thursdays Junior Girl Scout Troop 6770, 6 to 7 p.m. for ages 8-13, at Greenbrier First United Methodist Church, corner Highway 65 and Tyler; Call first 581-5347 for more information.

* Second and fourth Thursdays Daisy Girl Scout Troop 6240 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for grades Kindergarten and first, Greenbrier First United Methodist Church, corner Highway 65 and Tyler; 733-4611 for more information.

* Daily Heaven's Gift, a non-profit organization, is now accepting donations, clothes, bedding and other household items to stock up their emergency relief assistance room to assist local families during times of crisis. Donations can be made by contacting Cheryl at 993-3943.

* Daily Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon, daily at the American Legion Post 16, across from the fire station.

* Third Monday of each month United Methodist Woman, Mary Martha Circle, 1 p.m. at Greenbrier First United Methodist Church, corner of Highway 65 and Tyler in Greenbrier. Call 679-2452 for more information.

* Al-Anon Family Groups meetings in the Conway area for family and friends of alcoholics:

Saturday Serenity Al-anon Group. Saturdays 9:30-10:45 am. University Church of Christ at 3155 Dave Ward Drive. Use East Parking Lot Entrance. Child care provided. For more information, contact Cora at 327-9099.

Monday Al-Anon at First United Methodist Church at 1610 Prince Street Mondays 7 to 8 p.m. Call Amy for more information 329-24499.

Tuesday Al-Anon at First Nazarene Church on Faulkner and Scott Streets. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Marge at 329-5360 for more information.

Friday Al-Anon at First Nazarene Church on Faulkner and Scott Streets. 12 to 1 p.m. Contact Cora at 327-9099.

* Second Tuesday 6 p.m. Twin Groves City Council Meeting.

* First Thursdays 7 p.m. Faulkner County Library - Faulkner County Committee for Sustainable Living - Sustainable Buildings Group. Come share, learn, and work for a greener community.www.fcssc.org.

* Third Thursday All God's Children Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Church Alive in Conway. This group is for anyone who loves someone with a special need. For more information, call Kris and Brandi Shinn 679-5099 or 844-0227, e-mail: aboveallelseservices@yahoo.com.

* Tuesdays and Thursdays Goodwill is offering free GED prep classes at your own pace. In addition, with the WAGE program, you can earn certificates issued by the Arkansas Department of Workforce: employability, clerical, or industrial certificates. Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Goodwill retail store located at 2425 Sanders Street, Conway. Prgram is free; and for more information or to register for classes, call 329-6501.

* Third Tuesday Bereavement support group, 10 to 11 a.m., Arkansas Hospice, 1014 Markham Street, Conway.

* Thursday's New ballroom dance classes Thursdays beginning Feb. 5 from 8 to 9 p.m. at Conway Regional Fitness Center. You do not have to be a fitness center member to attend. Call Take the Lead Academy at Miss Toby's, 329-2233 for more information.

* Thursdays Al-Anon, Stepping Stones AFG, step study; Thursdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 1075 Hogan Lane, Conway. For more information, contact Norma 339-4925.

* Wednesdays The Wednesday "Ballroom Basics" group ballroom dance classes are from 7 to 8 p.m. at 2225 Prince Street (the Jazzercise studio across from Conway High School-West). Professional instructor. Classes are ongoing. Next 6-week session begins April 29. Cost is $60 per person per session. Couples encouraged; singles are welcome. For more information, call 269-3739 or 517-7512.

* Sundays Bearers of Light, a free support group for families that have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth or newborn death, meets the second Sunday of each month. The support group is an extension of the Resolve Through Sharing bereavement program at Conway Regional. The perinatal bereavement program is designed to addresses a family's individual needs through supportive care in the hospital as well as follow-up care. Bearers of Light is a parent-led, self-help group guided by professionals who attend the meetings to provide information and facilitate group discussion. The program is free and no registration is required. Call 513-5227 or 514-8387 for details.

* Mondays The Toadsuck Car Club meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Smitty on Harkrider in Conway.

* First Monday The Central Arkansas Model Railroad club meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the party room at Mazzio's Pizza on Washington Ave. in Conway. The meeting is open to any railroad modelers, historians, RR employees, and rail fans located in Central Arkansas. Visitors can visit the Web site: www.artrains.org or call 269-3030.

* Mondays Conway Men's Chorus meets for rehearsals on Monday evenings (late September to December and late February to May) from 6 to 7 p.m. at Harlan Park Baptist Church. More than 50 men from all walks of life, all ages, all levels of musical talent comprise the Chorus. Men who simply love the fun of singing are invited to join the fellowship and see their annual May and December concerts as gifts back to the community. For more information, contact Bill Ferguson, Chairman, at 329-2924.

* Mondays Conway Area Mothers of Multiples meets at 7 p.m. every second Monday at the Conway Regional Hospital main entrance. For more information visit www.conwaymom.vpweb.com.

* Mondays "Bereavement Support Group." Noon, every first and third Monday, Conway office of Arkansas Hospice, 1014 West Markham St. Open to anyone who has experienced a loss. For more information, call Carol Fitch at 328-5400.

* Mondays Belly Dance Classes 6 to 7 p.m. at Miss Toby's Dance Ranch located at 255 East German Lane in Conway. Call 329-2233 for more information.

n Mondays "Mothers of Preschool Children." 9 a.m. Monday, University Church of Christ, 3155 Dave Ward Drive. Theme: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." Classes for children and mothers. Open to public. Call Rebecca Pratt, 733-2530.

* Mondays "Faulkner County Republican Committee." 7 p.m. third Monday of every month at the Faulkner County Library; for more information, call 329-8403 or visit www.faulknergop.org.

* Mondays "Veterans of Foreign Wars." 6 p.m., the first Monday of each month at College Square, Memorial Post 7163 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. All veterans are invited.

* Mondays "DAV Meeting." 7 p.m., John H. Dunn Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary meets on every 2nd Monday at the chapter, 1490 S. Donaghey, Conway. For more information, call 329-9221.

* Mondays "Organ Recipients Association meeting." 6 p.m. first Monday of each month at Annie's Restaurant, Oak Street and Interstate 40; for more information, call Dale or Debbie Smith at 679-4523 or 472-0461.

* Third Monday of each month Christian Car Club of Conway at 7 p.m. at the Lifeword Broadcast Ministries at Scott and Locust. Call Michael Biggs at 39-7700 for more information.

* Mondays and Thursdays Beginning clogging classes are held on Thursdays from 4-4:45 p.m. at the Greenbrier City Events Center. Starting Aug. 13, a new beginners class will be held on Mondays from 6-6:45 p.m. Intermediate clogging meets on Thursdays from 4:45-5:30 p.m. The center is located in Greenbrier, two blocks east and one block north of Sonic on Highway 65. For more information, call 501-679-6362.

* Mondays Conway Men's Chorus meets for rehearsals on Monday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. at Harlan Park Baptist Church. The Chorus is made up of more than 50 men from all walks of life, all ages, all levels of musical talent -- men who simply love the fun of singing, enjoy the fellowship and see their annual Spring and December concerts as a gift back to the community. For more information, contact Bill Ferguson, Chairman, at 329-2924.

* Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays Jazzercise classes are held every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Greenbrier City Event Center, and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6-7 p.m., and Saturday from 9-10 a.m. The center is located in Greenbrier, two blocks east and one block north of Sonic on Highway 65. For more information, call 679-6362.

* Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday "Greenbrier Group of Alcoholics Anonymous" Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Greenbrier Events Center will take place at 7:30 p.m. Call 664-7303 for more information.

* Second Monday of every month American Needlepoint Guild, Natural State Stitchers Chapter, meets the second Monday every month at 6:30 p.m. at The Stitcher's Garden, 1018 VanRonkle in Conway. For more information, contact Debbie Rowley, 730-0642 or debbie@debbeesdesigns.com

* First Tuesday Faulkner County Chapter of Circle of Friends meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. For information contact Donna Neal 472-4401

* Second Tuesday of every month The Board of Directors and Staff of Bethlehem House have set aside the second Tuesday of each month as a Day of Prayer focusing on a capital campaign and a new building to expand the services offered by the shelter. Anyone who wishes to help is asked to sign up for a 15 minute timeframe to come by the shelter and pray. Prayers will be offered continuously from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each month will focus on a specific step in the process of the building campaign. Pray that God will give clear direction, wisdom and provision as we move forward to better serve the homeless and needy in our community. If you have land in Conway to be donated, contact the shelter. Bethlehem House is currently located at 930 Faulkner St. in downtown Conway. To sign up for a time to come and pray, call the shelter at 329-4862.

* Tuesdays Choose to Lose A Healthy Lifestyle Approach to Weight Reduction and Control by instructor Dr. Jerry Mayo will meet Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $150 and early bird cost is $130. Material fee: $20. The class is designed specifically for those who are overweight and ready to make a permanent lifestyle change. For more information call 450-3118.

* Tuesdays and Thursdays Pilates at the City Event Center in Greenbrier from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Reform your body with this great exercise program designed to target the "core" muscles of the abdomen and low back while also toning the rest of your body. Pilates strengthens all the abdominal muscles while traditional sit-ups only work the superficial abdominals. All of the exercise routine is done on the floor but can also be done in a chair, making it very low impact and suitable for everyone. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, call instructor Timsey Everett at 581-3280.

* Tuesdays and Thursdays Beginner clogging class - Thursday 7 to 8 p.m. Eight Week class : $40 no registration fee. Family member 1/2 price. Also offered Tuesdays - intermediate, advance, private. Irby dance studio - 1032 front St. For more information: 328-5715

* Tuesdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), each Tuesday at the McGee Center, 3800 College Avenue, weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., meeting from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., for more information call 336-3522, 505-8076 or 329-0558.

* Thursdays The Green Building and Alternative Energy Group of the Faulkner County Supporters of Sustainable Communities will be meeting every first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in one of the meeting rooms on the west side of the Faulkner County Library. Anyone interested in discussing and promoting green buildings and alternative energy in our local community are welcome.

* Tuesdays "Lupus Support Group." 6:30 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of each month; Trillium Park, 1160 Hogan Lane; free and open to the public; call 513-4300.

* Tuesdays & Thursdays Beginner clogging class - Thursday 7 to 8 p.m. Eight Week class : $40 no registration fee. Family member 1/2 price. Also offered Tuesdays - intermediate, advance, private. Irby dance studio - 1032 front St. For more information: 328-5715

* Tuesdays Greenbrier TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 539 meets Tuesday nights at 6:30 at the Fire Station in Greenbrier. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. New members are welcome. Come join us.

* Tuesdays Beginning Sept. 9. the Rebel Reelers, square dancing group, will meet at the Senior Adult Center for square dance lessons. The group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. and will meet for 15 weeks. The lessons are $5 each. For more information 329-3055 or 450-9252.

* Tuesdays Country Western Dance Classes starting Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Miss Toby's Dance Ranch located at 255 East German Lane in Conway. Classes meet each Tuesday on a monthly basis with a free guest party on the last Tuesday of each month. No partner is required. Call 329-2233 for more information.

* Tuesdays Greenbrier TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 539 meets Tuesday nights at 6:30 at the Fire Station in Greenbrier. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. New members are welcome.

* Tuesdays The Rebel Reelers, square dancing group, will meet at the Senior Adult Center for square dance lessons. The group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. and will meet for 15 weeks. The lessons are $5 each. For more information 329-3055 or 450-9252.

* Tuesdays New MS group in Conway. National Multiple Sclerosis Society now has a Conway Area MS Self Help Group. If you or if you know someone who's life is impacted my Multiple Sclerosis come join us on the 1st Tuesday of each month. We meet at 6:30 p.m. at Village Park Residential Care Facility 1622 Scott St. For more information contact Mandy Henderson 339-8986 or Jennifer Bannon 472-5027. You can contact the National MS Society at 1-800-344-4867.

* Tuesdays TOPS-AR402 meets Tuesdays at First Church of the Nazarene on Faulkner Street at Scott Street in Conway. Confidential weigh-in from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. with program starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 327-7118 or 730-0391.

* Tuesdays "Lupus Support Group." 6:30 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of each month; Trillium Park, 1160 Hogan Lane; free and open to the public; call 513-4300.

* Tuesdays Conway Regional Diabetes Education Supper Group meets the last Tuesday of each month in the Conway Regional Women's Center's Diabetes Education Classroom. For more informacall 513-5248.

* Tuesdays Asperger's Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Conway Regional Women's Center, Classroom 1.This support group is for people who have been touched by someone with Asperger's Syndrome.For additional information, call Vicky Kindsfater at (501) 513-2591.

* Tuesdays Square Dance classes will be held at the Faulkner County Senior Citizens Center, 1620 Donaghey beginning Sept. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. The class will meet for 15 weeks. Cost is $5 per person, per lesson. For more information contact Evelyn Pratt, 329-3055.

* Tuesdays The Conway Business and Professional Women meet the fourth Tuesday every month at the Faulkner County Library meeting room. Contact Lois Lee at 470-1811 for more information.

* Second Tuesday General Membership Meeting of the Faulkner County Landlords Association, 7 p.m. Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler Street, Conway AR . Contact: JR Willey 327-9992 or visit our website at www.FCLLA.org for additional information.

* Wednesdays "Parkinson Support Group." 1:30 p.m., second Wednesday of every month, Conway Regional Rehab; for more information, call Joe Cheney at 329-9430.

* Wednesdays Survivors After Life Altering Disabilities Support Group meets thefirst Wednesday of each month atnoonat the Faulkner County Library. Group meetings include guest speakers, resource and services information and support for disabled survivors, their families and caregivers.For details, call (501) 932-3528.

* Thursdays Support Group for Parents of Bipolar Children meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Contact Amanda Beckman 358-8961 or www.freewebs.com/carpbc

* Thursdays Beginner clogging classes will be held on Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Intermediate, Advance classes will be held on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call 328-5715.

* Thursdays "Men's Fraternity." 6 a.m. Thursday, Central Baptist Church, 3333 Dave Ward Drive. All men are welcome; light breakfast will be served at 5:45 a.m. Topic is "Winning at Work and Home." Call 329-9283 or visit the Web site www.mensfraternity.com.

* Thursdays "Third Thursday Gallery Walk." Every third Thursday, Downtown Conway, participants will be listed online as they join. For more information, visit www.gallerywalk.freeservers.com or e-mail bj@arartsbs.org or frameworks_framing@hotmail.com.

* Thursdays "Bike Night." Every third Thursday, Wendy's, 3750 Dave Ward Drive, Conway; sponsored by ABATE District 17.

* Thursdays Ballroom Dance Classes starting Thursdays, Sept. 11, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Miss Toby's Dance Ranch located at 255 East German Lane in Conway. Classes meet each Thursday on a monthly basis with a free guest part on the last Tuesday of each month. No partner is required. Call 329-2233 for more information.

* Thursdays La Leche League of Conway offers 24-hour phone support and monthly informational meetings for breastfeeding mothers. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the nursery of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Mothers-to-be and babies are always welcome to attend. For more information, call Jennifer at 908-6283.

* Thursdays "Overeaters Anonymous." 5:15 p.m., Conway First United Methodist Church, 1610 Prince St., room B29, Conway. For more information, contact Jeanne at 501-679-6738.

* Thursdays and Sundays VFW Post 2259 will be hosting Bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night and from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. The Bingo sessions are open to the general public over the age of 21 to comply with the Arkansas Clean Air Act, though a non-smoking section is provided for each session. The Post is located on Old Morrilton Highway (U.S. 64), just north of the intersection with Donaghey, under the Conway Water Tower. For more information or directions, call 329-1230 or go to www.vfw2259.com.

* Fridays Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, Inc. will be providing free computer training to the general public at the Goodwill Store in Conway. 2425 Sanders St. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday. For more information or directions call 329-6501.

* Saturdays "Chess Club." From 3:30 to 5 p.m. first Saturday of every month at the Faulkner County Library; for more information, call 255-2442.

* Saturdays The Central Arkansas Basket Weavers Guild meets on the fourth Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Faulkner County Library. Call Wilma at 470-9869 for more information.