Things To Do Batesville

SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM’S MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET TRAVELING EXHIBIT “VOICES AND VOTES” MINI CAMP AT OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM! Wednesday, August 2, 2023 (10am - 4pm) Join Cathy Shonk as she guides you through our newest exhibit, “Voices and Votes”, explaining democracy and how it has developed in the United States. We will engage in games, puzzles, and brainstorming sessions all in the name of democracy.

BATESVILLE LEVITT AMP CONCERT SERIES! Thursday, August 3, 2023 (7pm) FREE family-friendly concerts with an eclectic line up full of diversity for the entire community. Kids Zone, outdoor games, vendors, food trucks and more.

NATIONAL COOKIE DAY AT OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM! Friday, August 4, 2023 (9am to 5pm) Come join us at Old Independence Regional Museum for National Cookie Day! Bring in a dozen cookies for judging ($2.00 per entry). Free nibbles. The winner receives a gift certificate from a local bakery! Not in the mood to bake cookies? Come by and decorate a cookie for yourself at no charge!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR EDUCATORS PRESENTED BY THE ARKANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL AT OLD INDEPENDENCE REGIONAL MUSEUM! Friday, August 4, 2023 (10am - 3pm) Morning session (10 - 12) AHC staff will explore humanities classroom resources, grant opportunities for professional development, classroom projects and field trips, new AHC programs and resources developed for teachers, and the Smithsonian traveling Voices and Votes exhibit locations and resources. Participants receive a Humanities Resources flash drive and door prizes.

#OWENSTRONG BENEFIT DINNER! Friday, August 4, 2023 (4:30 - 7:30pm)Dine in or to-go plates benefiting Owen’s fight with childhood cancer. Bryant’s pharmacy has tickets available for the #owenstrong benefit at Batesville First Assembly of God, 1949 Lyon Street. So if you’re out and about stop by Bryant’s at 2000 Harrison St and purchase your tickets! Ticket prices are as follows. Adults are $12 and children’s are $6. Tickets will get you a sandwich, two sides, and a drink. Help Owen fight his battle with cancer and show him Batesville is #owenstrong.

SEVENTH ANNUAL HOWARD L. HOUSE MEMORIAL GOLF

TOURNAMENT! Presented by First Community Bank, will be held on Aug. 5 and 6 in Batesville at The Course at Eagle Mountain at 10am. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Independence County.

LYON COLLEGE CAMPUS-WIDE YARD SALE! Saturday, August 5, (8am - 1pm)Lyon College is inviting all its faculty, staff, and the entire Batesville community to set up their own personal tent/table at the first ever Lyon College Community Yard Sale! All proceeds from the Lyon stand will support student scholarships; community members/ individuals setting up their own stands keep all of their proceeds. It’s free of charge! Come as a consumer or come and set up your own personal space. Register by emailing Pam Palermo, Director of Institutional Events, at pamela.palermo@lyon.edu or call (870) 307-7362

STUFF THE BUS! Saturday, August 5th at Walmart on Harrison Street in Batesville, Arkansas from 9am to 2 pm. We invite everyone, individuals and businesses alike to join us in this incredible initiative. Together, we can empower young minds and ensure every child has the tools to succeed academically. With school items being covered by grant funding the need for food pantry items to send home each night

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in children’s backpacks has risen. These items include fruit and cereal bars, fruit and vegetable cups, pop tarts, pudding, canned pasta, ravioli, applesauce, granola bars, ramen noodles, fruit snacks, cereal, peanut butter, Vienna sausages, beanie weenies, pop top soups instant mac and cheese, and peanut butter crackers among other non-perishable items that children can access and prepare themselves. Join us and let’s demonstrate the power of unity and generosity by helping our students thrive. Together, we can shape a brighter future. Volunteer opportunities are available, contact our office at roxanne.ranaudo@liveunitednca.org

COMMUNITY ADULT CRAFTING DAY! Saturday, August 5, 2023 (10am - Noon) Calling all adults looking for a fun way to learn new things, share your hobby, and meet people! We will be providing paper crafting materials, but you will need to bring your own scissors, glue, tape, and other supplies. Example paper projects are cards, scrapbook pages, journal pages, etc. Please feel free to bring different crafting materials and supplies. Please do not let the lack of knowledge or experience deter you from joining us, as the event is for us to share in this together. Be sure to share this event, invite others, and bring friends with you, to First Baptist Church’s Annex.

PISTOL SKILLS CLASS: FUNDAMENTALS OF USING

A RED DOT! Saturday, August 12, 2023 (9am - Noon) Have you joined the wave of shooters transitioning to using a red dot or considered learning to use one? Red dot optics are no longer just for the competition shooters. In this class, we help you decide the best type of red dot to purchase, how to mount the optic correctly and using your red dot. What is the best distance to sight in your dot, what is height over bore, how to find it when aiming your gun and what does it mean to shoot target-focused? We answer all these questions.

We have rental guns for you to test and see for yourself why so many shooters are making the switch to a red dot. Many concealed carry license holders feel it’s harder to conceal a red dot. We talk about those options and considerations. While our classes stress there’s no gear substitute for the proper shooting fundamentals and techniques to improve your shooting results, a red dot allows many shooters to experience improvements faster over using iron sights.

What separates average shooters from great shooters is their proficiency with the skills taught in our five Pistol fundamentals class series. Our fundamental classes are structured so new shooters can quickly learn the basic skills but designed in a way that seasoned shooters are challenged, allowing them to master the most essential pistol shooting skills. 9am-Noon at $100/person/ Independence Firearms and Training, 305 Circle Dr, Cord, AR 72524. Mike Lies, (870) 614-8452, For more information visit: https://firearmsandtraining.corsizio. com/c/637d016e3f26c639646f188a

30TH ANNUAL COMP CAMS TOPLESS! Aug 18 & 19 at Batesville Motor Speedway, LLC, 5090 Heber Springs Rd, Locust Grove, Arkansas. The Comp Cams Topless 100 is a 100 lap Lucas Oil sanctioned National Dirt Late Model event. Connie Starr, (870) 251-0011

CONCEALED CARRY CLASS! Saturday, August 19

(8:30am - 6pm) Independence Firearms and Training, LLC, 305 Circle Dr., Cord, AR. Mike Lies, (870) 614-8452

Enhanced & Standard Combo Concealed Carry Class, 8:30am6pm at $125/person.

Enhanced Upgrade Concealed Carry Class *you must have a current concealed carry license, 8:30am-6pm at $100/ person.

Standard Concealed Carry Class, 10am-6pm at $100/ person. We offer concealed carry classes monthly. In addition, any individuals, groups, churches, clubs, or families who prefer to have a private concealed carry class can schedule directly with our office upon request.

Registration: https://firearmsandtraining.corsizio. com/c/6491da4edb313609995d3781.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH BLOCK PARTY! Saturday, August 19, 2023 (11am - 1pm), Ruddell Hill Baptist Church would like to invite the whole community to our free family fun ‘Back to School Bash Block Party’ We will have free back packs and school supplies (while supplies last), free food, a bounce house, free games, door prizes and more. Located at 805 Bethesda Rd. Batesville, AR. 72501. Bring your family and friends.

PUBLIC NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS! Aug 19, 3:304:30pm, Open Auditions for NADT’s 19th Annual Nutcracker. Ages 5-adult. No dance experience needed, nor do you have to be affiliated with NADT Dance Academy, 157 W Main in Batesville. cindy@nadt.info.

TABLETOP GAMING AT THE LIBRARY! August 26

Every fourth Saturday of the month Independence County Library and NEA Gamer’s Guild host a tabletop gaming day from 11 am to 4 pm. A play-to-win game is offered every gaming day. All ages and abilities welcome.

Independence County Library on 267 East Main Street in Batesville.

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Arkansas Craft School https://arkansascraftschool.org/calendar

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IMAD will have a community meeting on Saturday, August 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. located at the IMAD Village Grill inside the Village Mall. For more information call (870) 503-1578.

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is having a free Start your Small Business Now workshop on Wednesday, August 16. The workshop is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is located at the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, 201 Hazel Street. One-on-one consulting sessions will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. by appointment only. Join ASBTDC for an informative training session with tips and tools on how to start and grow a small business. Pre-registration is required. To register call 870-972-3517.

Here at Lyon College, students don’t just earn a degree. They don’t just have the college experience. They find their why Small class sizes, dedicated staff and faculty, and our mission to nourish the whole person and not just the student is what makes Lyon different. Our liberal arts education creates a fuller, richer understanding of your community and yourself, while also preparing you for your future. Take the first step to finding your why at lyon.edu

First United Methodist Church and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host a prayer vigil on Wednesday, August 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Both church sanctuaries will be open to anyone who would like to stop by and pray during the day for the upcoming school year. A joint Prayer Service will be at the First United Methodist Church from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information contact First UMC at (870) 523-6561 or email newportfumc@gmail.com. N