Community Calendar

Published Friday, September 05, 2008

Community Events

* Sept. 26 The PACE Program at Central Baptist College is a night school for adults to finish their college education going to school only one night a week.The last opportunity to enroll students will be to start classes Oct. 13.Student registration must be completed by Sept. 26 in order to start classes on Oct. 13.Classes start at 6 p.m.Contact number, 329-5259.

Recurring

* 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 Diane for more information 329-9324.

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.

* 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.

* First and third Monday Fresh Start After Loss 1st and 3rd Monday during the months of Feb, Mar., April and May. Meeting at Cornerstone Bible Church 1905 Dave Ward Drive from 11:30 to 1 p.m. A light lunch will be served. Registration is helpful 327-2690 or cornerstone@cyberback.com

* Mondays The Toadsuck Car Club meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Smitty on Harkrider in Conway. Come out early and eat!

* 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.

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.

* Mondays and Thursdays Social skills groups for children with high functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. The group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on Mondays for children ages 4-6, and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. for children 7-13. The six week session started on July 9 and ends Aug. 23. Dues are $9 per meeting if paid in advance. For more information call Quinn at 513-9555.

* 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 Saturdays "Greenbrier Group of Alcoholics Anonymous" Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Backwoods Barbecue in Greenbrier will take place on Monday and Wednesday (open) at 7 p.m. and on Saturday (closed) at 10 a.m.

* 2nd 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

* 2nd 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 & 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.

* 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 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. Come join us.

* 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.

* 2nd 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.

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