Send calendar entries to Rick Harvey at RHarvey@cherryroad.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com.
Every Sunday
Alanon group
Serenity Alanon Family Group meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. each Sunday at 103 Stadium Drive in Eureka Springs. For information, contact Vonn at 214-605-0615
EVERY MONDAY
Yarn Lovers Club
Yarn Lovers Club at the Green Forest Public Library takes place at 5 p.m. each Monday for those interested in knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning, etc., (Anything with yarn!)
EVERY TUESDAY
Storytime
Storytime at 10 a.m. at the Green Forest Public Library. All ages are welcome. There will be two groups: one for younger kids and one for older. All will have snacks and a craft.
Game night
Dungeons and Dragons at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Green Forest Public Library. Ages 16 and over. No table fees. Participants are asked to bring their own snacks.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Yarn Lovers Club
The Yarn Lovers Club will meet at 11 a.m. each Wednesday at the Green Forest Public Library to learn how to knit, crochet, weave, spin, etc.
EVERY THURSDAY
Rebel Readers
Children ages 9-13 are invited to join Rebel Readers book club each Thursday during the summer. Participants read a book together, work on activities and crafts, discuss the book, and have a snack.
Free lunch
A free sack lunch provided by the Green Forest United Methodist Church will be provided at 11 a.m. each Thursday at the Green Forest Library until July 21.
Get Fit Club
JoAnn at the Green Forest Library will host a Get Fit Club at 6 p.m. each Thursday. This easy stretching class helps adults of all ages and mobility stretch and get slightly more in shape.
JULY 2-23
Mini Art Show
Visit the Green Forest Library’s Mini Art Show! Budding Artists from around Green Forest have created mini artworks and they’ll be on display for your viewing pleasure.
JULY 15
Crafting event
Come to the Green Forest Library to make a DIY 70’s style necklace, keychain, or bracelet. Adults and teens welcome to create these unique paint-poured trinkets. The event will be an all day, drop-in occasion.
JULY 16
Canning and Preserving
Kenny Gibson will teach the basics of canning and preserving food at 11 a.m. at the Green Forest Library.
JULY 17
Book launch
The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow will host a book launch party to celebrate the release of Eureka Springs author Heather McLoud’s second book, “The Biome Sacrifices.” The work is a timely young adult fantasy novel, which explores the price and motivations of war.
The event will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 515 Spring St. Eureka Springs. The event is free, and refreshments will be served.
Participants will be transported on an imaginary voyage to a parallel universe as McLoud reads aloud from her new book.
A Q&A session will follow the reading and books, signed by the author, will be available for purchase. Reservations are appreciated but not required. Learn more and RSVP at www.writerscolony.org/events.
JULY 18
AGFC presentations
The Arkansas Game and Fish will host presentations at the Carroll County libraries about the day in the life of a box turtle. Green Forest Library will host at 10 a.m., Berryville at 1 p.m. and Eureka Springs at 4 p.m.
JULY 22
Kids Cooking Club
Join Tammy at 10 a.m. at the Green Forest Library for Kids Cooking Club, which will teach the basics of cooking to children ages 7 and older. Learn how to measure, mix, and more.
JULY 22-29
Book Fair
Green Forest Library will host a Book Fair. All books will be purchased with “Green Forest Library Book Bucks,” not actual money. Visit the library to learn how to earn these bucks to buy books.
JULY 23
Stuffed animal sleepover
Bring your stuffed animals to the Green Forest Library at 10 a.m. for the second Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Children will leave their animals over the weekend to see what kind of mischief they can get into while all the humans go home in the evening.
July 28
Workshop planned
The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow will offer “Storytelling Through the Five Senses,” a workshop by Jennifer Moore from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on July 28.
The five senses are part of the shared human experience; incorporating them into one’s writing can be a powerful way for a writer to connect with readers. The workshop will be held at 515 Spring Street, Eureka Springs.
The class fee is $25 and all proceeds benefit the WCDH scholarship fund. Learn more and register at writerscolony.org/events.
