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MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES

A calendar of events in Saline County

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263, Traskwood, 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month, Traskwood City Hall.

American Legion Post 19, 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Gene Moss Building, Tyndall Park, Benton. Call Bobby Parker at 315-6303 or Fred Wray at 303-5646.

American Legion Post 263, Traskwood, and Sons of American Legion Squadron 263, 6:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month, Traskwood City Hall.

Art Guild of Saline County, 9 a.m. first Wednesday of each month, River Street Art Gallery, Benton. Call 778-8497.

Alexander Human Development Center Community Recycling Center, 14701 Arkansas 111 South, accepts cans and cardboard 7 a.m.-2 p.m. each Saturday, Monday and Thursday. Call 847-3506.

Alcoholics Anonymous has a considerable number of meeting times, dates and locations. Call 993-3398, 794-3820, 939-9882, 840-3178, 317-1497, 860-5412 or 776-0727.

Al-Anon Benton Roundtable Family Group, 8 p.m. each Tuesday, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Benton, and 8 p.m. each Saturday, 506 Lillian St., Benton. Call Margie at 778-6429 or Pam at 794-4011.

Alumina Lodge No. 574, 7 p.m. each Tuesday at lodge, ceremony or practices.

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Benton Lions Club, 7:30 p.m. first, second and fourth Tuesdays, Western Sizzlin. Dinner at 6:30. Call Jim at 590-9430.

Bryant Al-Anon Family Group, 7:30-8:30 p.m. each Monday, First Southern Baptist Church. Call 316-0344 or 316-1196.

Benton Senior Activity Center dance, 7-9:30 p.m. each Tuesday. Call Bob Collins at 776-0255.

Bauxite Historical Society, 7 p.m. first Monday of each month, Bauxite Community Hall. Museum open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 1:30-4 p.m. Sundays. Call 557-9858.

Bryant School Board, 6 p.m. first Monday of each month, professional development room (Building 18), Bryant High School North campus.

Benton School Board, 5:30 p.m. second Monday of each month, Ringgold Elementary School cafeteria.

Bryant Planning Commission, 6 p.m. second Monday of each month , Boswell Municipal Complex courtroom.

Bauxite City Council, 7 p.m. third Monday of each month, City Hall. Call 557-5936.

Benton City Council, 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday of each month, Benton Municipal Complex.

Benton Parks Commission, 6:30 p.m. fourth Thursday of each month, Gene Moss Building, Tyndall Park.

Bryant Water Commission, 6 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Boswell Municipal Complex.

Bauxite Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. second Thursday of each month, City Hall.

Bryant Parks Commission, 6:30 p.m. third Monday of each month, Boswell Municipal Complex.

Benton Business and Professional Women's Club, 6:30 p.m. third Monday of each month. \Call Jesteen Hannah at 315-7896.

Bauxite School Board, 7 p.m. fourth Monday of each month, Bauxite High School cafeteria.

Bryant City Council, 7 p.m. second Thursday and fourth Monday of each month, Boswell Municipal Complex.

Bryant Order of the Eastern Star big country breakfast, 7-9 a.m. first Saturday of each month. Call Pat at 776-3176.

Benton Health Care Center Family Council, 2 p.m. second Sunday of each month.

Benton Planning Commission, 6 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Benton Municipal Complex.

Benton Dive Club, 7 p.m. last Tuesday of each month, Denton's Trotline, Benton.

Business Network International, Saline County chapter, 11:45 a.m. each Tuesday, Larry's Pizza, Bryant. Call 833-5617.

Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce, noon second Wednesday of each month, chamber office.

Bryant Civitan Club, 5:30 p.m. first and third Thursday of each month, Bryant Senior Activity Center. Call 658-1286.

Bryant Chapter 637, Order of the Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursday of each month, 312 SE Third St.

Benton Parks Commission, 7 p.m. third Thursday of each month, Benton Municipal Complex. Call 776-5970.

Body and Soul Aerobics and Strength Training, 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. each Monday and 5:30-6:45 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday, Bryant First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Call 316-1451.

Benton Masonic Lodge 34, 7 p.m. each Thursday. Call 847-8388.

Bauxite Community Hall bingo, 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday, doors open, 5:30. Proceeds benefit Bauxite Historical Associations.

Bryant Senior Activity Center dance, 7-10 p.m. each Saturday, 702 SW Fourth St. Admission $4. Call 847-0809.

Bauxite Historical Museum open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each Wednesday and 1:30-4 p.m. each Sunday. Call 557-9858.

Benton Athletic Memorial Museum open 7-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday and 2:30-4:30 p.m. each Sunday. Call 776-4054.

Cardio and strength training classes, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 5:30-6:45 Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bryant First United Methodist Church. Call Caroline at 316-1451 or Dee at 225-3857.

Congo Masonic Lodge, 7 p.m. each Monday, practice or ceremony.

n Coffee and Friends in Bryant, 7:30 a.m. first Tuesday of each month. Call 847-470.

Christian Community Care Clinic, 6-8 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 302 W. South St., Benton.

Christian Rehabilitation, 6 p.m. each Saturday, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1305 S. East St., Benton. Call 778-1422.

Congo Masonic Lodge fish fry, 3-7 p.m. last Saturday of each month through October, 2900 Steel Bridge Road, Benton. Call Tommy Gossett at 315-5577 or Harold D. Pelton at 776-1780.

Dixie Car Club, 6 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Western Sizzlin, Benton. Business meeting starts at 7 p.m. Call 776-1399.

Diabetes patient education session, 8:30 a.m.-noon second Thursday of each month, Saline Memorial Hospital, Conference Room 2, Benton. No charge but must physician's referral. Call 776-6863.

Developing Strength Through Anger Control, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every other Monday, Counseling Clinic, 307 E. Sevier St., Benton. Open to public. Call Craig at 315-4224.

Educational Opportunity Center from Henderson State University at Saline County Adult Education Center, 8:30 a.m.-noon each Thursday. Call 866-856-8104.

Gann Museum of Saline County, open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday or by appointment, 218 S. Market St., Benton. Call 778-5513.

Girls in Action, 5-8 p.m. Fridays for girls in grades 1-6. Call Cindy Lightfoot at 315-9069.

Helping Hands Craft Club, 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month, Woodall Central Fire Station, Benton. Crafts supplies furnished. Call Elaine Swaby at 315-0951.

Highlight Bryant, noon third Thursday of each month, Holiday Inn Express.

Kids-n-Music classes, children 18 months-5 years, noon-12:30 p.m. each Tuesday, Gene Moss Building, Tyndall Park, Benton. Call Janet at 337-5601 or Lisa at 332-7214.

Narcotics Anonymous, noon and 8:30 p.m. daily, 813 South St., Benton. Call 672-0311 or 517-6882.

Neighborhood crime watch, 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month, Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Pointview Road. Call Roger Pinney at 776-1105.

Narcotics Anonymous "We Do Recover" meetings, 7-8 p.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center, Benton. Call 351-5164 or 351-5306.

National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Saline County chapter, 11 a.m. first Wednesday of each month, Western Sizzlin, Benton.

Odd Fellows Salem Lodge 174, 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month.

Odd Fellows Faith Lodge 59, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday of each month.

Paron Community Center bingo, first Saturday of each month. Food and drinks available. Call 594-5466 or 840-2122.

Paron Masonic Lodge fish fry, 3-6 p.m. third Saturday of each month, $9 adults, $5 children.

Parkinson's Disease support group, 1-2 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Benton First Baptist Church, 211 S. Market St. Call 315-2270.

Pilates classes, 5-6:30 p.m. each Thursday, Paron Community Center. Wear comfortable clothing. Yoga mats provided. Call Jamie at 594-5000 or Adrianne at 317-5673.

Saline County Ministerial Alliance, 8:30 a.m. third Wednesday of each month, IHOP, Benton.

Salvation Army community dinner, 6 p.m. each Tuesday, 129 N. Main St., Benton. Use Sevier Street entrance, downstairs to dining area.

Saline County Moose Lodge karaoke, 8 p.m.- midnight each Friday, members and guests, 11485 U.S. 67 South. Call 315-8446 or 776-7003.

Saline County Democratic Party, 7 p.m. each Thursday, 119 W. South St., Benton.

Shaw Community Water and Sewer Public Facilities Board of Directors, 7 p.m. second Monday of each month, Shaw Volunteer Fire Department.

Southwest Water Users Association Board of Directors, 7 p.m. first Thursday of each month, 620 Airline Drive, Benton.

Saline Watershed Regional Water Distribution District, 5:30 p.m. fourth Thursday of each month, conference room, Saline County Office of Emergency Management, 102 S. Main St., Benton.

Saline County BNI group, 7 a.m. each Wednesday, BrownÕs Country Store & Restaurant, Benton. Call Jerri Shaw at 776-9819.

Saline Memorial Hospital Board of Directors, 5 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month, board room, SMH Health Education Building, Benton.

Saline Memorial Hospice bereavement support group, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. last Tuesday of each month, Saline Memorial Hospice House conference room, 23157 Interstate 30, Bryant. Light lunch served. Call 847-1994.

Saline Memorial Hospice evening bereavement support group, 6-7:30 p.m. last Tuesday of each month, Saline Memorial Hospice House conference room, 23157 Interstate 30, Bryant. Light dinnerserved.

Call 847-1994.

Safe Haven domestic violence support group, 6-7 p.m. each Tuesday. Call 315-7233 for location.

"Starting Now" stroke education classes, 3-4 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, Saline Memorial Hospital, sixth floor Acute Rehabilitation Department, Benton Call 776-6635.

Sardis Water Association, 6 p.m. third Monday of each month, association office. Call Roger Moren at 602-5393.

Saline County Quilters Guild, 5:30 p.m. third Monday of each month,t Benton Senior Activity Center, 210 Jefferson St. Dues $15 per year. Call 315-2430 or 316-2688.

Saline-Perry County Foster Parent Association, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday each month, First Presbyterian Church, 501 N. East St., Benton.

Saline County Quorum Court, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday of each month, Courtroom 1, courthouse, Downtown Benton.

Sardis Water Association, 6 p.m. third Monday of each month.

Saline County Women of the Moose Chapter 2243, 6 p.m. first and third Monday of each month, Moose Lodge, 11485 U.S. 67 South. Call 315-8446 or 776-7003..

Saline County Conservation District, 5:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, 1210 Arkansas 5, Suite 3, Benton. Call 778-2251, ext. 3.

Saline County History and Heritage Center Archives and Family Research Center, open for members and non-members, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 123 N. Market St., Downtown Benton. Call 778-3770.

Saline County Republican Committee, 7:15 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Republican headquarters Market and Sevier streets, Downtown Benton. Call 317-9070.

Saline County Hometown Health Coalition, 9:30 a.m. first Wednesday of each month, 102 S. Main St., lower level, Office of Emergency Management, Downtown Benton. Call 303-5650.

Saline County American Christian Writers, 1 p.m. first Thurday of each month, Herzfeld Memorial Library, Benton. E-mail nlemom@yahoo.com or kpeters@aristotle.net.

Sardis Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month at fire department.

Missions of Mercy, faith-based recovery program, meets 212 South St., Benton. Call 776-0672.

Right to Life meeting, 5:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month, New Beginnings, 112 W. Maple St., Benton. Call 317-5577 or 909-9211.

Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee, 6 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Benton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 57, 5 p.m. each Monday, Woodall Central Fire Station, 220 S. Main St., Benton. Call 794-2243.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 296, 8:45 a.m. each Friday, Woodall Central Fire Station, 220 S. Main St., Benton. Call 939-2353 or 860-6552.

Toastmasters of Saline County, noon-1 p.m. each Thursday, mayor's conference room, Benton Municipal Complex, 114 S. East St. Call 776-1969, 794-2325 or 847-5182.

Thursdays Together, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each Thursday, Bryant First United Methodist Church. Senior adults invited for games, songs, music, devotion, crafts, easy exercise and visiting. Lunch provided. Call 847-0226 for a ride.

Tull Community Center meeting, 7 p.m. third Friday of each month, Arkansas 190.

Weekend Market, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday on first full weekend of each month, Saline County Fairgrounds, Benton. Works of artisans and crafters.

Woodlawn Cemetery Board of Directors, 5 p.m. second and fourth Sunday of each month, St. Paul Baptist Church, 1200 Dixie St., Benton. Call 722-0120.

Wilma Stewart Garden Club, 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month at home of a member. Call Millard Adamis at 778-0885.

YANA 12-step program, 7 p.m. each Thursday, First Christian Church, 16218 Interstate 30, Benton. Call 249-0434.

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