Here we are with another edition of “This Weekend in the River Valley!” Christmas decorations have started to go up around town, and the fall foliage is in full color! If you are looking for something to do with family and friends this weekend, we have a few suggestions! 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.

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Live Show w/103.7 The Buzz @ Elia’s Mexican Grill

Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 6 AM - 10 AM
Elia's Mexican Grill
Hosted by Elia's Mexican Grill

Sissy's 50th Anniversary Food Drive - Conway

Now through November 13, 2020 from 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Sissy's Log Cabin
Hosted by Sissy's Log Cabin

Join Sissy’s in celebrating 50 years by giving back! Sissy’s Log Cabin is hosting the “Sissy’s 50th Anniversary Food Drive” October 30th - November 13th.

Stop by any of our five locations and donate 10 non-perishable food items, or $10, for a chance to win an exclusive 50th Anniversary LAGOS Bracelet. Every 10 food items or $10 donated is an entry. We ask that no glass containers or homemade goods are donated.

Each Sissy’s Log Cabin location will have a winner, so come out and donate for a chance to win an exclusive 50th Anniversary LAGOS Bracelet. All Conway location proceeds will be donated to the Arkansas Foodbank. The winner will be announced on November, 17th.

UCA Veteran's Day Celebration

Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 1-3 PM
UCA Veteran's Committee
Hosted by UCA Veteran's Committee

UCA's annual Veteran's Day Celebration. There will be free food, vendors starting at 1:00 and the ceremony will begin at 1:40.

Mistletoe Market!

Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Saturday, November 7 2020 at 4 PM
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Arkansas River Valley
Hosted by Lily & Claire Boutique

Tickets: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx

Mistletoe Market is a one stop holiday shopping event! You don’t want to miss out on all of the amazing vendors who plan to be there this year, and it’s the best time to get some early Christmas shopping in!! Come out and shop with us - I promise you will have so much fun!

Tickets are $5 at the door!

This annual event is a fundraising project for the Russellville Boys & Girls Club!

ANO Board & Brush FUNdraiser

Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 6 PM
Board & Brush Russellville, Ar
Hosted by River Valley United Way

Tickets: boardandbrush.com/russellville

ANO and Board & Brush Russellville are teaming up to raise money for ANO's 2021 United Way Campaign.
Board & Brush is donating 20% of each project registered for this event to the ANO United Way Campaign. Those donations will be matched by Entergy!
Space is limited so register now!

How to Register:
• Click following link https://boardandbrush.com/russellville/
• Scroll down to the calendar at the bottom
• Select the event on 10-29 or 11-5
• Enter access Code: united way
• Click View more to the right to see project gallery
• Select your project
• Fill out the booking info
• Click “Add Booking”
• Click Pay and complete reservation

Dance Fitness with Raigan

Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 6 PM - 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!

Computer Programming Class

Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 6 PM - 8 PM
72 W 2nd St, Booneville, AR 72927-4043, United States
Hosted by Liberty Informatics

Introductory computer programming class with content target for 9th - 12th graders and beyond. We will use a fun, graphical Javascript environment to work through the basics into more advanced concepts like animation and physics.

Our mission is to grow technical know-how in Logan County so our kids are able to find careers in fields that support remote work. Our hope is that we can build a critical mass of tech talent here and that Logan County will be thought of as a place where the future is built.

See our 4pm class for content targeted at younger kids.

Ladies Agape 2020

Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 7 PM - Friday, November 6, 2020 at 7 PM
Russellville Christian Center
Hosted by Russellville Christian Center

Ladies Agape begins on Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 pm. We will have a light meal after the Thursday night service. Friday, November 6th we will begin at 10:00 am for our first morning session and our second morning session will start right after, at 11:00 am. We will return at 7:00 pm Friday night for our final session.

All services are located in the sanctuary of the Russellville Christian Center. Cost is FREE but please REGISTER BELOW.

Nursery (pre-school and under) is provided for day meetings ONLY.

For our overnight guest, La Quinta Inn is offering rooms for $75 +tax. Just mention "Ladies Agape at RCC".

**We will have precautions in place in order to follow the CDC guidelines during this time**

RHS Cyclone Theatre presents "OUR PLACE"

Thursday, November 5, 2020 and Saturday, November 7 2020 from 7-8 PM
The Center for the Arts
Hosted by The Center for the Arts

Tickets: tcfta.booktix.com

The unassuming location of a dock extending out onto a small lake serves as the backdrop for five different stories. On a cool autumn night, Jake arrives with Holly at a secluded spot. The couple feels an immediate connection to this place as if it were put there just for them. Things seem perfect until Anne and her date, Lyle, arrive. On another day, early in the morning, Beth has plans to spend the day with her dad at their favorite fishing place. She has high hopes for catching some sunshine, a few fish, and her dad's fading memories. The third story involves Al, who arrives at the dock with his family and has high expectations for their family canoe trip. The only problem is that his wife would rather stay inside, his son has a chip on his shoulder, and his daughter is really weird. In the fourth story, Cory and Liberty are having a picnic lunch out by the lake, but a realization about tuna-fish sandwiches sends a shockwave through their relationship and brings about questions of who they are and what lies ahead for them. In the fifth story, Stanley escapes the hardships of his life to blow off some steam on the dock when Sidney, his 6-year-old sister, arrives. All he wants is for her to go away, but she insists on staying with him. The entire ensemble gathers on the dock together for the final scene. In a poetic epilogue, they all discover the true meaning of Our Place—both comedic and tragic.

Friday, November 6, 2020

Free Virtual ASL Classes

Friday, November 6, 2020 from 4-5 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library System, Dover Public Library 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

BeaverTails in Russellville

Friday, November 6, 2020 at 4 PM through Saturday November 7, 2020 at 7 PM
2011 E Parkway Dr, Russellville, AR 72802-2310, United States
Hosted by BeaverTails Mobile Fayetteville and BeaverTails - Queues de Castor

RUSSELLVILLE...it’s that time again...and the last time for 2020! Start spreading the word and SHARING this event. A giveaway post will be added about a week before the event so like our page so you don’t miss when it comes out.

Fall Beauties “8th Annual Food Drive”

Friday, November 6, 2020 from 6-9 PM
Dardanelle Community Center
Hosted by Rechel Facun Harrell

This is our yearly food drive for the Majn Street Mission.

Come and join us once again!

An Evening with the Tone Kats

Friday, November 6, 2020 from 8–11 PM
The Old Bank Sports Grill
Hosted by The Tone Kats

Hear! Hear! Let us all gather this 6th of November for libations and vibrations of good cheer! We are excited to be back at the Old Bank after a long break. New changes and new faces, but the same crazy Kats will be serving up some groovy tunes. Hope to see you there, and God Bless America!

$5 cover at the door

Saturday, November 7, 2020

Opening weekend!

Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 9 AM - Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 6 PM
Mt Nebo State Park
Hosted by Mt. Nebo MTB Transit

Its time to get the wheels rolling, the shuttle will be running 9am to dark this Saturday and Sunday! park at the top by the visitor center make your way down and you'll find the van at the bottom of Hayes creek.
mask are required in the van.
$25 per day
or $15 for a half day (9am-1pm)(1pm-sundown)

Surviving an Active Shooter- Training Seminar - Russellville, AR

Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 9 AM - 12 PM
Courtyard by Marriott Russellville
Hosted by Focused Fire Training

Tickets: www.focusedfire-training.com/event/russellville-ar-seminar-surviving-an-active-shooter

Surviving an Active Shooter!

This event gives you strategies and skills to survive an active shooter incident. Whether you carry a concealed weapon or you are unarmed, we are going to teach you how to put yourself, and your family, in a position to SURVIVE.

We will cover:

-Armed and unarmed response
-Proactive strategies to WIN
-Response options for you and your family
-Training the brain
-Fight or flight response
-Threat assessment and what to look for
-Group discussions
-Much more

These skills are going to be taught by a law enforcement instructor who is well qualified to teach the material.

Course cost is only $19.99!

Must be 12 and older to attend. Students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please be advised that some of the material presented could be disturbing.

Sign up here: https://www.focusedfire-training.com/.../russellville-ar.../

Neighbors Table Free Meal

Saturday, November 7, 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.

Meals are served in a drive through from 11 AM - 12:30 PM

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

Christmas Mini-Sessions in the Alley

Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 6-7:30 PM
The Alley
Hosted by Kurt Jones Photography and The Alley

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-mini-sessions-in-the-alley-tickets-127071595563

CHRISTMAS MINI-SESSIONS IN THE ALLEY - These will be 5-minute sessions between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in the Alley located at 308 West B Street in downtown Russellville, Arkansas. The session fee will include 3 poses and 3 high resolution digital images. Cost is $30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. These will be by reservation only, and we will not accept walk-ins during the event. Attendance will be limited to 18 groups. Your specific time will be assigned prior to the event, and we ask that you show up no more than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time. No refunds. If the event is cancelled due to rain, it will be rescheduled.