Church Events

* Wednesday "Ladies Lunch Break." 12 p.m., Second Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Open to women of all ages and denominations. Devotion by Marilyn Mathis is entitled "Details! Details!" Cost is $5 and includes a drink and dessert. Childcare is available at no charge with for those who register by Tuesday. For more information or to register, call 327-6565.

Recurring

* Mondays "Single's Ministry." 6:15 p.m. second and fourth Monday of each month, United Missionary Baptist Church, 139 Old Military Road. Public invited. Call the church office, 327-9719, or Phyllis Mason, 472-5382.

* Mondays "Women's Bible Study." 10:30 a.m. Monday, Peace Lutheran Church, 800 S. Donaghey Ave. Call 329-3854.

* Tuesdays A men's Bible study, "Men's Life (Integrity and Accountability)" will be from 6:15 to 7:30 a.m. in the Second Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Breakfast provided by calling in advance the day before, 327-6565.

* Tuesdays Central Baptist Church is hosting a 10-week Bible Study on "Captivating" by John and Stasi Eldredge, at 6:30 p.m. Public is welcome. There will be a cost for book and study materials. For more information contact Amy Balentine, 450-9668

* Wednesdays "Community Bible Study." 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, Harlan Park Baptist Church. For boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. Call 327-6015.

* Wednesdays "Community Bible Study." 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Meadowlake Missionary Baptist Church, for boys and girls 3 to 12.

* Wednesdays "College and Career Devotional and Fellowship." 8 p.m. Wednesday, Meadowlake Missionary Baptist Church.

* Wednesdays "Teen Bible Study." 7 p.m. Wednesday, Meadowlake Missionary Baptist Church, for youth 13 and over.

* Wednesdays "Royal Ambassadors (RAs) and Girls in Action (GAs) Program." 7 p.m. Wednesday, Zion Baptist Church. Call 733-4777 for more information.

* Wednesdays "AWANA Clubs."

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Harlan Park Baptist Church. For boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. Call 327-6015.

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Meadowlake Missionary Baptist Church, for boys and girls 3 to 12.

* Wednesdays "Faith Night." 5:15 p.m., in the Family Life Center of Peace Lutheran. A light supper followed by classes and activities for youth of all ages. Peace Lutheran is located at 800 S. Donaghey. For information call 329-3854 or www.peace-lutheran-conway.org.

* Wednesdays Knitters and crocheters meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the St. Joseph Catholic Church to pray, meditate on Scripture, and knit or crochet hats for the Knitting for Noggins drive at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Participation is free and open to people of all faiths. Patterns and yarn are provided, or bring your own; each person should bring crochet hooks or knitting needles. For more information call Jean Leffler 513-6812.

* Thursdays Ladies Precepts at Second Baptist Church on 701 Polk Street in Conway meets from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Contact Helen Leffert for more information at 327-4326.

* Fridays "Celebrate Recovery." 6 p.m. every Friday at New Life Church; Christ-centered recovery program designed to help people address a variety of hurts, habits and hangups; free and open to the public; childcare provided by reservation; call 472-7075.

* Fridays Conway "Rebel Reelers" Square Dance Club. Dancing and teaching the "Official American Folk Dance of Arkansas". Dances are held every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 8 to 10 p.m. with a workshop at 7:30 at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Hwy 64 E. with International Caller Dave Towry. For more information 505-0124 or 329-3055, e-mail cjco9@yahoo.com

* Sundays The Faulkner County Singing Club meets at 1:30 p.m. Oakland United Methodith Church in Holland. The club meets the second Sunday of each month through fall and winter. For more information, contact Shelby Sawrie, president, 679-2651, 329-5040 or 327-0198. The public is invited to attend.

* Sundays AWANA at Second Baptist Church for ages3 years through6th grade meets from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Sunday nights in Fellowship Hall of church.

Community Events

* Today and Saturday Dazzle Daze will be held the Don Owen Sports Center. Dazzle Daze is a holiday shopping extravaganza that serves as the Conway Regional Women's Council's principal fundraiser with proceeds being directed into health care projects that support health care services at Conway Regional Health System. Tickets will be available online at www.dazzledaze.com/raffle, the Conway Regional Health Foundation Office at 702 Western St. or from any participating Women's Council member.

* Nov. 7 Woolly Hollow State Park, one mile north of Greenbrier, will host a herb workshop on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Teresa Passmore, gardener and herbalist, and Julie Lovett, park interpreter, will discuss how to harvest herbs and the different methods of drying and storing them. Fee for this workshop is $20 and includes a herb-infused lunch. Reservation are required. Deadline for registration is Friday, Nov. 2. For more information, contact Woolly Hollow State Park at 679-2098 or e-mail julie.lovett@arkansas.gov.

* Nov. 10 The Plumerville Veterans Committee parade and celebration for all the veterans of Conway County. The parade will start at 11 a.m. with the celebration to follow in the city park. The parade coordinator is Hope Millsap. There will be live musical entertainment during the afternoon. Booth spaces are available at no charge to food and craft vendors. For information on entries in the parade, and for vendor and booth spots, contact Roy McClure at 208-3467 or 354-8671; Mayor Ed Paladino at 354-1160 or Plumerville Police Chief Bill Hartman at 354-6400.

* Nov. 10 and 11, Friends Downtown Gallery Holiday Art Sale, 1110 Oak St: Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 11 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Contemporary art of all sizes and prices. Sales benefit the 15 Arkansas artists featured in the event. Admission is free. The public is invited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Gallery, UCA Foundation, Inc.

* Nov. 11 Tickets to "Anna: Celtic Origins" Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock are now available exclusively through the Arkansas Educational Television Network Foundation. Anna the original vocal group in Riverdance has bridged the gap between classical and popular music with its pure, haunting, emotional and mystical sound. The AETN Foundation is the only outlet for these tickets. VIP seating is available for $120; orchestra for $85; mezzanine for $70; and balcony for $55. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.aetn.org, or call 1-800-662-2386.

* Nov. 13 The Faulkner County Retired Teachers Association will hold its monthly meeting at 2:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church at 1719 Robinson Avenue in Conway. Mr. Audie Lynch, FCRTA member and World War Veteran, will deliver a presentation entitled, "World War II Experiences Remembered." After the program, a brief meeting will be conducted and light refreshments will be served. All retired teachers and other retired school personnel are invited to attend.

* Nov. 23-Dec. 16 "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus." Features the Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre. Performances run at 7 p.m. on Fridays, 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.Tickets to performances are $14 for adults and $11 for children.Tickets to performances go on sale Aug. 1.

* Dec. 1 Faulkner County Senior Citizens Program 27th annual pancake breakfast, craft sale, bake sale and silent auction. For information on donating items or volunteering for this event contact the Faulkner County Senior Citizens Program at 327-2895.

Recurring

* 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 ight 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 "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 "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 "Group Support for Women on Parole or Probation." 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. every Monday at the Family Life Center building at Peace Lutheran Church, Dave Ward Drive and Donaghey Avenue; for more information, call 358-1530.

* 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 501-679-6362.

* Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays "The Lucky Few of Greenbrier" 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.

* 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 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 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 information about the free class call 513-5248.

* Tuesdays TOPS AR402 weight loss support group meets each Tuesday evening at the First Church of the Nazarene on Faulkner and Scott streets in Conway. Weigh-in at 6 p.m. with program starting at 7 p.m. 730-0954, 730-0391, 327-7118.

* 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 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.

* 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 "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 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.

* Friday 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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