Do you have plans for the weekend? If you’re looking for something to do, we have a few suggestions. It’s our pleasure to bring you both in-person and virtual events each week that you can enjoy with family and friends. Take a look and see what’s happening This Weekend in the Arkansas River Valley! There is sure to be something on our list that you can enjoy! Please check ahead with the event venue to find out what precautions they are taking to maintain physical distancing.

NOTE: We do our best to bring you accurate information… however, some events may have been scheduled previously and not been updated since COVID-19 restrictions have been set in place. We encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event. Everything is still subject to change.

Thursday, June 25, 2020

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Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 11 AM – 12 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library System and Pope County Library Youth Services

Cuéntame un Cuento: Tell Me a Story is a virtual Spanish and English storytime with our Children's Librarian Ms. Melanie and our Bookmobile Librarian Ms. Carolina. Watch a new episode every Thursday at 11AM. Be sure to listen for the secret code word to complete your mission and earn points!

Storytime in the Park

Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 2 - 3 PM
Russellville City Park
Hosted by Pope County Library Bookmobile

Join us for an outdoor storytime and free activities!

ARTalks

Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 1 PM – 1:30 PM
On Facebook
Hosted by Arkansas Arts Council and Division of Arkansas Heritage

ARTalks is our ongoing, livestream discussion on all things arts at 1 p.m. every Thursday. Learn more about the Arkansas Arts Council, grant and funding opportunities, career development, free webinars, new programs, virtual activities and more.

Our staff will answer questions and help connect Arkansas artists, communities and arts organizations to resources and each other. For more information about us, visit ArkansasArts.org.

Junior League Virtual Recruitment Meeting

Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Hosted by Junior League of Northwest Arkansas
Online Event

Are you interested in learning about the Junior League of Northwest Arkansas, the league's involvement in the community, and how to apply to join the Junior League? Please join us for our final virtual recruitment meeting via Zoom. You will socialize with current league members, hear personal league experiences, and learn about the application process and New Member obligations. Come prepared with questions and join us for a night of learning and socializing!

Zoom information is:
Meeting ID: 937 4540 6408
Zoom Link: https://walmart.zoom.us/j/93745406408

Friday, June 26, 2020

Bring a Friend Friday

Friday, June 26, 2020 from 5 AM – 7 PM
CrossFit Russellville
Hosted by CrossFit Russellville

Every Friday, for the entire month of June, all classes will be free for new members, or athletes looking to "test the waters".

Fire Safety Rocks! Firefighters are your Friends: Part 2

Friday, June 26, 2020 from 10 – 10:30 AM
Molly the Fire Safety Dog
Hosted by Molly the Fire Safety Dog and Keep Kids Fire Safe™ Foundation

Join me June 26th at 10:00 AM CST for the 247th episode of Fire Safety Rocks! LIVE here on my page!

This will be Part Two of our "Firefighters are our Friends" segment!

Firefighter Dayna and I will have some special guests showing the special clothes firefighters wear to help keep them safe and learning about how important it is to tell a grown-up when you find matches or lighters.

Brought to you by the Keep Kids Fire Safe Foundation, Patreon Supporters Kelly and Philicia and corporate partner, State Farm.

To became a supporter of the show, visit https://www.patreon.com/mollythefiresafetydog

Tour Moss Mountain Farm

Friday, June 26, 2020 from 10 AM – 2 PM
Hosted by P. Allen Smith
Online Event
Tickets: pallensmith.com

A Farm Tour & Lunch Includes:
A guided tour through P. Allen Smith’s three-story Greek Revival-style home. Guests will learn about P. Allen Smith’s authentic design approach that pays homage to the history of the farm.

Explore Arkansas’ beautiful countryside overlooking the Arkansas River while touring Allen’s Terrace Garden, the Hidden Rose Garden, Hydrangea Allée, and his one-acre Vegetable Garden.

Connect to the land as you sit down to a farm-to-table lunch featuring a Seasonal recipe from P. Allen Smith’s book, Seasonal Recipes from the Garden. For dessert, enjoy a slice of Allen’s famous buttermilk pecan pie with homemade whipped cream.

Last but certainly not least, a visit to Poultryville to meet the chickens and other animals. Learn about Allen’s effort to conserve America’s early poultry breeds and why he started the Heritage Poultry Conservancy. While you are there, say hi to your favorite farm animals from Allen’s television show—Trudy, Moose, Smudge & Squeak, just to name a few.

Music Storytime with Travis

Friday, June 26, 2020 from 11 AM – 12 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library System and Pope County Library Youth Services

Kids will love watching our Children's Library Clerk Mr. Travis sing and play! Tune in every Friday at 11am for a new episode. Don't forget to listen for the secret code word to complete your mission and earn points!

2020 Bayou Bash & Dash

Friday, June 26, 2020 from 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Orchards Park
Hosted by Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce
Tickets: business.greaterbentonville.com

Zatarain’s along with the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce is ready to Rock this Town Louisiana Style with the 4th annual Bayou Bash and Dash. This year will look a little different, but we will be bringing you this fun safe event with a great shrimp boil with all the fixins, fried catfish, and jambalaya prepared by our guest Chef former Arkansas Razorback & New Orleans Saints football player Luke Charpentier. Music and a lip sync battle to help raise money for our non-profit partner Samaritan’s Feet.

We will put safety first, with a drive-through/tail-gate event. You can drive through, pick up your meal and take it home or park to eat and join us to enjoy some great live streamed band/music on the giant video screen and our Lip Sync Battle teams that won't disappoint. You can vote for your favorite team.

Sensory Story Time

Friday, June 26, 2020 from 4 to 4:45 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library Youth Services, Pope County Library System and AMOM

We'll be having our first virtual sensory story time. We'll be using Facebook Meeting Rooms. If you want to attend please notify Ms. Melanie at kids@popelibrary.org or leave Kim a message on the AMOM page, so we can make sure you are invited to the meeting.

Core 2021 Prerelease WEEK

Friday, June 26, 2020 from 7 – 10 PM
Boss Monster Games
Hosted by Boss Monster Games

In store play returns....FINALLY!

We will be having In Store Prerelease events for Core Set 2021, and this time, it's going to be different!

We will have SEVEN different events over seven days. Starting June 26th and ending on July 2nd. All events will have an attendance cap of only EIGHT PLAYERS. Preregistration is encouraged, especially if you are wanting to play on a specific day!

Cost of entry hasn't changed. $25 for your first event, and $20 for each additional event up to all 7 events!

Two packs of Core 2021 per entry will be added to the prize pool. All packs will be awarded to the top 4. Additional Prizes will be handed out at each event at random!

Rounds will be capped at 3 for each event.

Let's talk COVID-19:
*All participants will be required to wear a mask at all times while in the shop.
*ONLY those signed up for the event will be allowed in the shop during the event. There will be no outside Loitering during the event. The shop will still be open for coming in to pick up orders and general shopping, but patrons will be required to leave after purchases.
*You will be required to allow your opponent to handle your cards for shuffling and cutting and reading cards. If this bothers you, please refrain from signing up to participate in the event.

Saturday, June 27, 2020

Stanley Cup Golf Tournament

Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 8 AM – Jun 28 at 6 PM
Russellville Country Club
Hosted by Russellville Country Club

3 Person Scramble
$330/per team
Register Online: newtonscholarship.org
Contact us at: newtonscholarshipfund@gmail.com
Limited Number of Teams
Pickup entry forms: Newton’s Pharmacy, Anderson Insurance Inc, and Russellville Country Club

4th of July Mini Sessions

Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 9 AM – Jun 28 at 5 PM
Russellville
Hosted by Tamara Wyatt Photography

Mini Photo Sessions
All different locations and props

Neighbors Table Free Meal

Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 11:30 AM – 1 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.

Juneteenth June27th Day EVENT For KIDS

Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 1 PM
Russellville
Hosted by Studieo Sothowed
SoTHOWED & RapVille Ent.

James Park

702 S Jonesboro Ave, Russellville, AR 72801

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Family Rodeo #1

Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 1 PM
Pope County Riding Club
Hosted by The Church In The Dirt

Series Dates:

June 28
July 26
August 30
September 27
October 25

3 age divisions:
Peewee - under 10
Junior - 11-15
Open - 16 and up

Speed events - barrels, poles, goat undecorating and tying

Roping events - tie down, break away, ribbon roping, team roping

Run for free or sign up and pay entry fees for chance at day money. You can rope 5 times on head side and 5 times on heel side, $10 per run to be in the money or $5 stock fee just to practice.

Entry fees:
PeeWee - $5
Junior - $10
Open - $15 ($10 for team roping)

$3 stock fee for goats, $5 for calf or steer.

All events will begin with a 1 PM church service in the stands. We will not take registration during the church service.

80% payout and series end awards, must compete in 3/5 for series end awards.

No call in, sign up at event.

Drive In Worship

Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Russellville First UMC Youth
Hosted by Russellville First UMC Youth

Enter on Manna House side of the Commerce Street lot by 5 pm Sunday for this youth led worship service. Remember to stay in your cars to worship. The service will be broadcast on your FM radio. Hope to see you there!