The weekend is here!!! As always, there are so many activities taking place throughout the Arkansas River Valley!. Have you already made plans for your weekend? Well, if you are looking for something to do, we have some great suggestions!! Take a peak at what’s happening This Weekend in the River Valley.
… and whatever your plans, have a blessed weekend! Spend it with someone you love.
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Friday, February 28, 2020
Sensory Storytime
by AMOM and Pope County Library System
Friday at 4 PM – 5 PM
Pope County Library System 116 E 3rd St, Russellville
A unique story time for children with disabilities. Registration is required. Email Melanie Goad at kids@popelibrary.org
Beaux Arts Acadamy Awards
Hosted by River Valley Arts Center
Friday at 6 PM – 9 PM
All Saints' Episcopal Church Russellville AR
501 S Phoenix Ave, Russellville
For more than 35 years, the River Valley Arts Center has worked to improve the understanding, appreciation and importance of the arts and especially our local artists and patrons who add so much to the quality of life and economy in the Arkansas River Valley. For the past ten years, the Arts Center has selected inductees into the Beaux Arts Academy. This prestigious award recognizing the greatest achievement in art has become one of the biggest and most memorable annual art events of the year.
Art transcends mediums from painting, sculpting, and pottery to music, literature, poetry, theater, and dance. Inductees are selected in the categories of Performing Artist, Visual Artist, Patron of the Arts, and Lifetime Achievement Award. Recipients are officially recognized at an annual awards banquet and presentation.
Glass Etching/Wood Workshop
Hosted by Board & Brush Russellville, Ar
Friday at 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Board & Brush Russellville, Ar 312 W B St, Russellville
ticket: Ticketsboardandbrush.com
Looking to add a personal touch to your entertaining pieces? Join us for our DIY Glass Etching and Wood Workshop! We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step in this two-part workshop to create a beautiful etched glass and wood project for your home or for a gift. Add personalization to your project with etched glass and choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop.
TW LIVE @ Front Street!!!
Hosted by Tragikly White
Friday at 10 PM
115 S Front St, Dardanelle
New club for us! Let’s do it!!!!
Saturday, February 29, 2020
SLF Sand Volleyball Tournament
Hosted by Sand Lizard Foundation
Saturday at 9 AM – 6 PM
Hosted by Sand Lizard Foundation
The weather forecast for our sand volleyball tournament is clear skies and 60 degrees...perfect for sand ball at Merritt Park. Eight teams have entered so far....still room for more. If you can't play, be sure and come out and root your favorite team! There will be BBQ and other food/drinks for sale...all proceeds go to the SLF, less the $300 winner-take-all prize for the champion team (paid for by the $30 entry fees). If you can't make it, please consider making a donation to the SLF.
CaddyShack Tournament
Hosted by Russellville Country Club
Saturday at 9 AM – 2 PM
Russellville Country Club, 186 Country Club Plaza, Russellville
Hosted by Russellville Country Club
Shotgun start at 9AM
$100/per team
Play bottom 9
No carts after getting to first hole
Play nine holes - Break for Lunch
Switch player/caddy and play bottom 9 again
Combine Score
Horsemanship Clinic
Hosted by Faith not Fear Farm
Saturday at 9 AM – 4 PM
$25 deposit to hold spot.
current coggins required.
The groundwork portion will help you and your horse build a better relationship with better communication that will aid you in many different situations.
The horsemanship portion will build on the groundwork and teach each rider at the level they and there horse are at.
Leap Day Workshop
Hosted by Board & Brush Russellville, Ar
Saturday at 2 PM – 5 PM
Board & Brush Russellville, Ar 312 W B St, Russellville
ticket: Ticketsboardandbrush.com
Looking for a fun way to connect with friends or family? Join our most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Cost for a workshop is $68 for adults and pre-registration is required. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Mardi gras party
Hosted by The Scuba School
Saturday at 3 PM – 10 PM
801 Brookridge Ln, Morrilton
Limited Capacity
Capns house Mardi gras party for all my peeps
WE do the shrimp boil, you bring your favorite beverage. lotsa fun. full costume with prizes.
Jamie Jones & Point Remove @ Old Bank
Hosted by Jamie Jones & Point Remove and The Old Bank Sports Grill
Saturday at 8 PM – 11 PM
The Old Bank Sports Grill 220 W Main St, Russellville
jamming out at the Old Bank!
Russellville VFW
Hosted by Jerry Keener and Classic Country
Saturday at 8 PM – 12 AM
VFW Roger's Rye Post 2283 Russellville, AR 4162 N Arkansas Ave, Russellville
DANCE, DRINKS, FUN
Boys And Girls Club
Hosted by Mayday by Midnight
Saturday at 9 PM – 12 AM
Boys and Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley 600 Macon Avenue, Russellville
Black Tie Gala. Junior Auxiliary of Russellville Children's Benefit Ball.
For tickets go to https://www.facebook.com/jaofrussellville/
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Pillow Workshop
Hosted by Board & Brush Russellville
Sunday at 2 PM – 3 PM
Board & Brush Russellville, Ar312 W B St, Russellville,
ticket: Ticketsboardandbrush.com
The Great Giveaway
Hosted by The Church In The Dirt
Sunday at 2 PM
Buckaroo Ranch 210 Old Baptist Cemetary Rd, Russellville
Join us for The Great Giveaway! We will have clothes and household items for the entire family. Everything will be completely FREE!
If you have items that you would like to share with our community, let us know. We have plenty of storage space and will gladly pick up at your home or office.
If you need more information, call or text Kara @ 479-280-0653.
Furnish Hope Fundraiser with Abundance Quartet
Hosted by Furnish Hope
Sunday at 5 PM
Church of God-New Beginnings 710 Alaskan Trl, Russellville
Join us for a Gospel Singing featuring Abundance Quartet, followed by a BBQ Dinner. No charge, an offering will be received for Furnish Hope, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to minister to youth aging out of foster care in Arkansas by providing furniture and home goods for their apartments, along with a Bible.
Arkansas State Parks
Lake Dardanelle State Park
2428 Marina Rd, Russellville, AR 72802
479-967-5516
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meeting Place: Orientation Room
Letterboxing is an activity that has been around for centuries. All it takes is a journal, stamp, clues, and a compass. Come to the Orientation Room to learn about letterboxing and try your hand at finding a letterbox.
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
See our aquarium exhibit! We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself – what’s for lunch?
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 1:45 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meeting Place: Kids' Corner
Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats provide homes for many creatures large and small. Join a park interpreter as she tells you about some of the smaller creatures that she is also feeding. Discover the small native wonders around us.
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Meeting Place: Grassy Area Across from the Visitor Center
As the Arkansas River journeys through Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land and creates opportunities for people like you. We have to be careful when enjoying these opportunities that we don’t affect others. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center and help her solve a marsh mystery. Discover how you can help protect our natural areas.
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Meeting Place: Orientation Room
Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter in the Orientation Room to hear some stories of the past that create the wonderful and unique culture in the River Valley.
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Weigh-in Pavilion
Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Many other spectacular birds will be in the area for viewing including American white pelicans, ducks, and snow geese. Please dress warmly, as temperatures and winds are more severe on the lake. In an effort to accommodate as many people as possible for our tours, we will be taking reservations. Call the visitor center at (479) 967-5516 to reserve your seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutes before the tour at the boat dock near the tournament weigh-in facility. Tours are weather dependent.
Sunday, March 01, 2020 / 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center
One of the greatest children’s book authors of all time, Dr. Seuss, wrote this thought-provoking book, “The Lorax” over forty years ago. With quotes like, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” This book has spurred many people into action. Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center to hear the book and discover how you can make a difference.
Sunday, March 01, 2020 / 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Orientation Room
You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room and discover some of the creatures that call this area home while playing bingo with a wild twist!
Sunday, March 01, 2020 / 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
The forests of Lake Dardanelle State Park are filled with many pine trees. These trees played an important role in the development of the state of Arkansas and support wildlife. They can also be used to create your own artwork. Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn to make a paintbrush from the needles and then create your own masterpiece.
Mount Nebo State Park
16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR 72834
479-229-3655
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Meeting Place: Visitor Center Back Porch
Admission: Free
Take a walk through Mount Nebo State Park's history with a park interpreter! Learn about the luxurious Summit Park Hotel that burned down in 1918 and explore the Civilian Conservation Corps role in the development of Mount Nebo State Park in the 1930s on an easy walk on the road. Wear comfortable shoes.
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Amphitheater
Admission: Free
At Mount Nebo State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do you know how to identify the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to discover some methods for identifying them!
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meeting Place: Waterfall Trailhead
Admission: Free
Take a hike and see if you can find everything on Mount Nebo State Park's scavenger hunt list. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you'll spot! The park interpreter will provide the scavenger hunt list and necessary supplies. Wear sturdy footwear, and bring water.
Sunday, March 01, 2020 / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Cornwell House
Admission: Free
Before Mount Nebo was a state park, it was home to the luxurious Summit Park Hotel that catered to the upper class. With activities that ranged from evening balls to horseback riding, it was the premiere place to spend the summer in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Join a park interpreter to explore the nooks and crannies of Mount Nebo's hotel history.
Sunday, March 01, 2020 / 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Meeting Place: Summit Park Trailhead
Admission: Free
Fern Lake, a popular place to spend time during the Summit Park Hotel era of Mount Nebo's history, sits at the bench level of Mount Nebo. Join a park interpreter to dive into some of the history surrounding Fern Lake and the Summit Park Hotel. The hike is approximately 1 1/2-mile long and will be strenuous. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes.
Petit Jean State Park
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110
501-727-5441
Friday, February 28, 2020 / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: CCC Room at Mather Lodge
Admission: Free
Join Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. We will also be exploring the park through maps you can take on your adventure around the park. These new skills may just help you on the trails here at Petit Jean State Park.
NIGHT HIKE TO CEDAR FALLS OVERLOOK
Friday, February 28, 2020 / 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Cedar Falls Overlook Parking Area
Admission: Free
Meet Park Interpreter BT for a short hike down to the Cedar Falls Overlook. This is a ¼-mile boardwalk that is handicap accessible. Along the way we will be exploring the forest to see what nocturnal creatures may be doing.
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Meeting Place: Breezeway of Historic Mather Lodge
Admission: Free
Join Park Interpreter BT for a tour of this architectural park gem. Discover some secrets of the past and gain insight into the undergone changes of one of Arkansas’s most treasured landmarks.
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Pioneer Cabin
Admission: Free
Join Park Interpreter BT for an enlightening hike down and around the picturesque Cedar Creek Trail (Note: this trail does not lead to the waterfall). This moderately strenuous trail is 1 ¼ mile long and follows steep terrain in places. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring along some water.
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Rock House Cave Parking Area
Admission: Free
Join Park Interpreter Carrie for a hike down the Boy Scout Trail. This hike will lead us up along the canyon for a spectacular view of the Cedar Creek canyon. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water!
Saturday, February 29, 2020 / 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Meeting Place: CCC Room at Mather Lodge
Admission: Free
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will hike down the Cedar Falls Trail and invite a few owls to come in for a visit. You are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight.
Sunday, March 01, 2020 / 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meeting Place: CCC Room at Mather Lodge
Admission: Free
Join Park Interpreter Carrie to put your knot tying skills to the test. We will also be exploring the park through maps you can take with you on your adventure around the park. These new skills may just help you while out on the trails here at Petit Jean State Park.
Sunday, March 01, 2020 / 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Meeting Place: Breezeway of Mather Lodge
Admission: Free
Meet Park Interpreter Carrie at the breezeway of Mather Lodge for a hike along Cedar Creek Canyon to see a view of Cedar Falls. Along the way we will see glimpses of rock glades, deep canyon walls, and beautiful sandstone structures. This hike is ½-mile long and is moderately hard.
