Things To Do

Things To Do Batesville

Independence County Fair

Begins Tuesday, June 1 at 8am. Get your Main Street Lemonade and enjoy your usual fun County Fair! Thursday, June 3 Ronnie McDowell concert at 8pm. Friday, June 4 Collin Raye concert at 8pm. Saturday, June 5 Jimmy Fortune concert at 8pm.

Batesville Motor Speedway

Kids Night, June 4 at 6pm. POWRi Super Stocks Plus, June 18 & 19 at 6pm. $20 Car Load Night, June 25 & 26 at 6pm. batesvillemotorspeedway.com

Economic Prosperity Hub Plannning Series

Independence County residents interested in improving our community with regard to economic development are invited to attend this planning series June 1 & 8. Location and times are TBA at https://chamber.batesvilleareaalliance.com/calendar/. Contacts: Robb Roberts, Hub Leader - robb.robers@firstcommunity.net Micah Beard, Hub Leader - micahb@thecitizensbank.net.

Farmers Market

Saturday, June 5 and June 19 at 8am in Batesville’s Main Street Pocket Park.

First Responder

UACCB’s Community Education division will present a 48-hour First Responder hybrid course June 7-July 15. Course instruction will be presented in a blended format of 6 in-person classes from 5-9 p.m. Monday evenings and 6 On-Demand, online sessions that can be accessed at your convenience. Online sessions will allow you time to discuss your coursework, get all your questions answered, learn skills from the instructor(s) and chat with your peers. This course meets the National Emergency Medical Responder curriculum guidelines. Instructor, Ms. Jennifer Davidek, UACCB EMS Program Director. Textbook included. There are no pre-requisites required for this course. Deadline to register is May 26. 870-612-2082 or email communityed@uaccb.edu, katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu.

Boater Education

Tuesday, June 8 at 9am. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1986 and of legal age to operate a motorboat or sailboat, must have successfully completed an approved Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boating Education Course and carry proof while operating a motorboat or sailboat on Arkansas water. To operate a motorboat powered by an engine of 10 horsepower or more, a person must be 12 or older or be under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 years old. To operate a personal watercraft, a person must be 16 or older, be 12 to 15 years old and be under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 years old, or be under 12 and be under the direct supervision of a person at least 21 years old. There is no specific age requirement to enroll in boater education but the curriculum is based on a sixthgrade reading level. Instructor is Chuck Long, North Central Regional Education Coordinator instructor. 870-612-2082, katrina.stevens@ uaccb.edu.

Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo

The theme for the 2021 Business Expo is “One Hit Wonders!” Join them, June 9, 2021 for fun give-aways, great foods and local business information.

Bark in the Park

Humane Society of Independence County is hosting their annual Bark in the Park event on Saturday, June 12 from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. Entry to the event is donation based. There will be games for dogs and kids, as well as vendors, food trucks, and coffee trucks.

Class B CDL Training

School bus drivers are needed in almost every school district in the state of Arkansas. UACCB is offering a 20-hour training course for those interested in pursuing a Class B Commercial Driving License with a School Bus Endorsement. The course covers the general knowledge portion of the CDL exam as well as the school bus, passenger and air brakes endorsements. A Class B license will enable you to drive any vehicle (including dump trucks) that is greater than 26,001 lbs. To register, you must be 18 years old and have a current, valid Arkansas driver’s license. Class times for June 15, 17, 24 is 4-8 p.m. and June 26 is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Katrina Stevens, 870-612-2082, katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu.

Walk with a Doc

Sat, June 19 at 10am with the Physician Staff at UAMS and WRMC for a free 60 min walk on the 3rd Saturday of every month in the Batesville Rec Center Parking lot.

Kids Yoga at the Park

Saturday, June 19, July 11, and Aug 14 at 9:30am. Roman Plaks 870-843-0114.

Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR

Safe Sitter® is for boys and girls in grades 6-8 who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children. Safe Sitter® teaches young teens how to practice important safety skills, how to handle emergencies, and how to treat illnesses and injuries. Students will also learn skills such as choking rescue and CPR. In addition, students learn important business skills, like how to screen jobs, set a wage, and work with employers. Each student will receive his/ her own Safe Sitter® Student Handbook! 9am - 4pm on June 26. There will be a 30-minute lunch break, so please make sure to bring a sack lunch. 870-612-2082, katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu Mountain View

Arkansas Craft School

If you are able, please consider donating to an arts organization, like the ACS, and invest in the future of the arts in Arkansas. If you are not a member of the ACS family, join us. Already a member, you are greatly appreciated. Why not consider increasing your membership level or donating? Please check out the ACS website for membership information or join our email list for the latest schedules at www. arkansascraftschool.org. Now is the time to support your favorite arts and cultural organizations, like the Arkansas Craft School. Thank you for being part of our creative family. Questions can be directed to arkcraftschool@gmail.com.

Newport

www.facebook.com/newportarchamber Also see newportarcity. org/calendar/ for upcoming classes and events!

12th Annual Delta Arts Festival

Save the Date! The 12th Annual Delta Arts Festival will be held June 4-5 in downtown Newport with over 200 visual artists, 70 musicians, 30 authors and 8 filmmakers. Check out the Delta Arts Festival page on Facebook. N