Fall has arrived and with it our beautiful fall foliage, sports, festivals and many other favorite activities! This is the time of year when the beauty of the Arkansas River Valley really shines! We are starting our Fall Foliage report with this weeks edition, and will continue to bring you a sampling of our other favorite things… take a look at what’s happening This Weekend in the Arkansas River Valley!

NOTE: We do our best to bring you accurate information… however, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event.

Fall Foliage Report

It’s time to take a scenic drive and enjoy a little seasonal color! We have had good rainfall this year, and the leaves are starting to turn. It’s time to enjoy this beautiful Natural State! Some of our favorite drives include:

Arkansas 10 from Little Rock toward Lake Maumelle - There are lots of rolling hills full of trees! Drive from Little Rock toward Lake Maumelle, and then take Highway 9 north to Perryville. You might even stop for a burger at Mustang Sally’s. And if you have time, take a slight detour to Petit Jean State Park. You can enjoy the scenic drive there and look over the valley from Stout’s Point and other spots.

US 71 in Mena to Arkansas 88 into Oklahoma - You’ll find lots of panoramic vistas overlooking the Ouachita Mountains on this beautiful drive! The Ouachita National Forest has an abundance of shortleaf pine and hardwood forests. Also on the drive is Rich Mountain, the 2nd highest peak in Arkansas and Queen Wilhelmina State Park.

Pig Trail Scenic Byway/Arkansas 23 - This drive rosses the Mulberry River and the Ozark Highlands Trail. From the southern edge of the Ozark National Forest to Arkansas 16, you’ll find lots of beautiful scenery as well as shopping, cabins and camping. You won’t want to miss the dramatic views along this drive!

10-state Great River Road National Scenic Byway - This is one of the oldest, longest and most unique scenic byways in the nation. and 362 miles of it winds through the Natural State of Arkansas. Enjoy not just the beautiful fall colors, but lots of historical and cultural sites along the way.

Thursday, October 8, 2020

October (Socially Distanced) Crag Clean-ups and Volunteer Days

Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 7 AM - 7 PM
Arkansas Ozarks
Hosted by Arkansas Climbers Coalition

Tickets: www.givepulse.com/event/206659

Join us across the Natural State for small scale, socially distanced stewardship events throughout the month of October!

Grab your crew and head to the crag for crisp temps, Fall sends and chances to keep our favorite crags beautiful!

October stewardship event details and signups are located on the ARCC GivePulse page: https://www.givepulse.com/event/206659

Enter to Win FREE gear by participating in any of our October events!

Volunteer events will take place throughout the month of October, visit GivePulse for all the details.

Tasks listed on GivePulse have been assigned point values that earn volunteers entries into our October gear give away! Task can be done alone or in small groups if you wish to do so! There's no limit to the number of tasks you or your group can do. Completion of tasks will be on the honor system, but we encourage you to tag us on Instagram @arkansasclimberscoalition or Facebook with a pic of you & your contribution, shoot us an email at info@arkansasclimbers.org with a recap of your experience, or check in using the GivePulse app! ARCC Board Members will be checking in with volunteers as slots are filled up.

Be sure & check our social media platforms for additional information on sponsors, pop-up events, volunteer incentives, and to see what your community members are doing over the month!

BoBrook Farms Pumpkin Patch

Thursday, October 8, 2020 - Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 9 AM – 1 PM
BoBrook Farms LLC
Hosted by BoBrook Farms LLC

Our annual pumpkin patch is back again this year! We are so excited to be able to host this again but as expected we are having to make a few adjustments! We are still confident that everyone will have an AMAZING time regardless!!

We are open Monday-Sunday with extended hours on the weekend. We are excited to offer some of your favorite fall activities such as pig races, our famous hay bail slides, all of our farm animals, sunflower field, pick you own pumpkin, hay bail maze, wooden fence maze, scarecrow trail, photo booth, multiple photo opportunities and so much more!

We will have all activities spread out on our large outdoor space. Pumpkins and gift shop will be inside our barn for you to browse on your way out!

Admission is $7 per person for everyone who is age 2 and older and can be purchased at the gate.

We will be following all health code regulations that are advised as they are released. Please bring your mask and wear when social distancing isn't possible.

Cuéntame un Cuento: Tell Me a Story (Spanish English Story Time)

Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 1 – 1:30 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library Youth Services

Ms. Melanie and Sra. Carolina will read some of their favorite books in English and Spanish as well as singing songs and playing games.

SpringStreet @ "Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival"

Now through Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11 PM
Turkey Track Bluegrass Park
Hosted by SpringStreet

Come join SpringStreet at one of the absolute best bluegrass festivals in the midwest! There's beautiful camping sites, wonderful food vendors, excellent stage and sound system and some of the biggest names in Bluegrass music!

SpringStreet will be playing Friday, October 9 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm and again on Saturday, October 10 at 2:45pm and 8:15pm.

Check out the website for more information or "like" the Official Turkey Track Bluegrass page on Facebook! If you haven't been, you definitely need to go! If you have been, you will definitely be back!

www.turkeytrackbluegrass.com

Dave Adkins Band at Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival

Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 8 PM
Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival Waldron Arkansas
Hosted by Dave Adkins

Hope you can join the Dave Adkins Band at the Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival

Final Days of Pandemic

Thursday, October 8, 2020 through Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 5 – 8 PM
Hourglass Escape Rooms Russellville
Hosted by Hourglass Escape Rooms Russellville

Tickets: bookeo.com/hgescape

The Pandemic is ending. Play it before it's gone. Last day to play is October 11th.

Quorum Court Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 5:30 – 8 PM
Johnson County Arkansas Government Offices
osted by Johnson County Arkansas Government Offices

Quorum Court Meeting

Dance Fitness with Raigan

Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 6 – 7 PM
Just Dance, Inc.
Hosted by Dance Fitness with Raigan

Join me on Thursday’s from 6-7 at Just Dance for Dance Fitness. Classes will start September 10th! $5 a class and no membership or contract involved. COVID guidelines will be followed. I hope to see you there!

Clinton City Council Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 6:30 – 8 PM
Clinton Municipal Airport (Arkansas)
Hosted by City of Clinton, Arkansas

Meetings of the Clinton City Council are held the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Hwy 16 East. The public and all press & media are invited to attend. The heads of the municipal departments (Airport, Animal Control, Advertising & Promotion, Fire, Parks & Streets, Police, Water, & Zoning, Advertising & Promotion/Economic Development) present monthly reports. Mayor Richard McCormac presides and members of the City Council consider old/new business with budget and ordinance discussions.

Virtual: Most Likely To- Virtues Edition

Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 6:30 – 8 PM
St. Joseph Youth Ministry, Conway, AR
Hosted by St. Joseph Youth Ministry, Conway, AR

6th-12th graders! Join us on Zoom for Virtual Virtues!
Ice breakers, videos, real-life situations! WWJD!
6:30-8pm

Revival Services with the Shelton Family

Now through Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 8 PM
The Church Of God in Russelville, AR.
Hosted by The Church Of God in Russelville, AR.

Come join us in revival from October 7th - 11th as we welcome our guest evangelist, Sister Mary Shelton, and her family. Services start at 7 PM from the 7th to the 10th. Sunday services start at our usual times, 10 AM & 5 PM. Come join us for a blessed time of worship and fellowship.

Baggo Tournament

Thursday, October 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM
The Old Bank Sports Grill
Hosted by The Old Bank Sports Grill

Upstairs at The Old Bank. Baggo tournament.
$20 per team
7pm start

Come enjoy karaoke and play to win some $$$!

UCA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Concert

Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Reynolds Performance Hall
osted by University of Central Arkansas Department of Music

Join us live in Reynolds Performance Hall or online via Facebook livestream at 7:30, Oct 8. Program as follows:

Symphonic Band Program
Brantley Douglas, Conductor
Vesuvius................................................................................... Ticheli
Immovable Do ........................................................................Grainger
Los Hermanos De Bop.........................................Taylor/Douglas/Ford

Wind Ensemble Program
Ricky Brooks, Conductor
Cody Ford, Graduate Conductor
In This Broad Earth................................................................... Bryant
Petite Symphonie....................................................................Gounod
Symphony No. 1 for Brass (Mvt. 1 & 3)............................... Balmages
Bacchanale from “Sampson and Delilah”................Saint Saens/Ford
Suite Francaise.......................................................................Poulenc
Little Fugue in g minor................................................... Bach/Marlatt
First Suite in Eb (1909 original instrumentation)....................... Holst

High School Sports

Paris Volleyball vs Waldron

Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 4 PM
Paris High School (Arkansas)
Hosted by Paris Eagles Sports

Paris hosts the Lady Bulldogs in a home conference match-up.

Paris 7th/Jr. High Football at Hector

Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Hector Ar high school
Hosted by Paris Eagles Sports

The Paris 7th grade and junior high teams host LR Baptist Prep.

Paris vs Hector High School Football Live Streamᴴᴰ

Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 7 - 10 PM
Hosted by CBS LIVE

Online Event

Paris vs Hector High School Football Live Streamᴴᴰ
http://free.livedirect.tv/hs.php
http://sports29.jalstreaming.com/hs.php

Houston Math Science & Tech vs Lamar - Texas High School Football

Lamar High School (Arkansas)
Hosted by Texas live sports

Houston Math Science & Tech vs Lamar - Texas High School Football live, 8/10/2020
Watch live:
http://original.sportfb.com/hsfootball.php

Friday, October 9, 2020

Book Your Bubble

Friday, October 9, 2020 from 10 – 10:30 AM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library Youth Services and Pope County Library System

Q: Hey! This sounds COOL! Who can I bring?
A: Up to 10 people from your immediate family bubble.

Q: AWESOME! When can we come in?
A: Book your Bubble from 10:00 to 10:30 AM Wednesday, or Friday. Wednesday is preschool story time, and Friday is Music with Mr. Travis.

Q: THIS IS GREAT! Do we just show up?
A: Nope, you need to call to book an appointment. 479.968.4368 you must speak to either Ms. Melanie or Tammy Montjoy.

Q: I'm in! Sign me up for every day of the week!
A: Hold your horses! You can book your family bubble once a month so everybody gets a chance to attend an event.

Q: What are the safety measures?
A: Your family will be required to wear masks--yes even the kids. We will most likely be singing songs which projects germs further so all family members will need to be masked. Your family will be seated 12 feet away from the storytellers. The storytellers will be wearing face shields so that you can hear them read and sing, but still be protected. The event will be held privately in Heritage Hall. We will be filming the event for our virtual story times.

Music with Mr. Travis

Friday, October 9, 2020 from 1 – 1:30 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library Youth Services and Pope County Library System

Mr. Travis will be playing story time songs and more in this children's music program.

Free Virtual ASL Classes

Friday, October 9, 2020 from 4 – 5 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Dover Public Library, Pope County Library System and 3 others

The Pope County Library will be continuing to offer free American Sign Language classes for all ages and abilities, but because of Covid-19 classes will resume through Zoom. Zoom is a free app that is available for Apple and Android phones, tablets, and computers. A web cam or in-device camera will be necessary to receive feedback and correction.

Classes will be taught by Bonny Hill. Bonny received her bachelor of science degree in elementary education and deaf education (K-12) from the University of Arkansas Little Rock, and has taught American Sign Language classes throughout the state for years.

For more information or to register contact Tammy Montjoy at 479-968-4368 or email outreach@popelibrary.org

Sensory Story Time

Friday, October 9, 2020 from 4 – 4:30 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library Youth Services, AMOM and Pope County Library System

This is a unique story time for children with special needs. Pre-pandemic it was very hands on with sensory activities and socialization skills

Going forward we are meeting in Zoom and still able to socially interact. We will be adding a sensory activity that you can do at home at the end of the program. We will do our best to make it out of simple ingredients that you already have or can get on your supermarket run.

To register email kids@popelibrary.org with a brief description of your child's diagnosis and things that might trigger them. We want you and your kids to have the best possible experience.

Mister Lucky at Old Bank

Friday, October 9, 2020 from 8 – 11 PM
The Old Bank Sports Grill
Hosted by Mister Lucky, The Old Bank Sports Grill and Jocko Deal

Mister Lucky’s first time playing Old Bank. $5 cover.

High School Sports

Lake Hamilton vs Russellville - Arkansas High School Football

Friday, October 9, 2020 from 6 – 9 PM
Hosted by TV-Link HSS

Watch live:
https://bit.ly/3ihQqVd
http://teluh.lalaylive.com/hs-football.php
http://papan.lalaylive.com/hs-football.php
http://cipinang.lalaylive.com/hs-football.php
http://sports7.jotos.live//football.php
http://home.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php#.X0jh9NwzbIX
http://sports10.sport-lovers.org/hsfootball.php
https://watch-stream.online/high-school-football.php

The Russellville (AR) varsity football team has a home conference game vs. Lake Hamilton (Pearcy, AR) on Friday, October 9 @ 7p.

Saturday, October 10, 2020

River Valley Arts Center's 2nd Annual Car Show

Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 8 AM – 12 PM
River Valley Arts Center
Hosted by River Valley Arts Center

Tickets: www.rivervalleyartscenter.org/product-page/car-show-fee

Show off your amazing rides at our 2nd annual car show here at the River Valley Arts Center. Show is Saturday, Oct 10th from 8 am till 12 pm and entry fee per vehicle is $30. You can pay online at www.rivervalleyartscenter.org and print off your forms for entry. If you have any questions, please call us at 479-968-2452. See you all there!

Ouita Coal Company trail work day

Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 9 AM – 1 PM
Illinois Bayou Park
Hosted by Rvoorc page

The trail work season is back!! This work day is for the new bridge build project on OCC trail. Volunteer support is needed for bridge beam prep and new trail finish work.

Neighbors Table Free Meal

Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 11 AM – 12:30 PM
All Saints' Episcopal Church Russellville AR
Hosted by All Saints' Episcopal Church Russellville AR and Neighbors Table, Rusellville Ar

All are welcome to attend this no pressure, no questions asked free lunch.

Doors open at 11:30am. Fresh coffee is served and then lunch is served at 12pm to 1pm.

Join us for food, fellowship and a loving place to break bread.

If your business, organization or ministry is interested in helping on Saturdays, please message us. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Josey John: Live @ Old Bank

Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 8 – 11 PM
The Old Bank Sports Grill
Hosted by Josey John Music and Josey John

Join us for our first time at Old Bank! We fall into the southern rock genre and play a mix of country/rock covers mixed with our original songs! Hope to meet some new faces!