Are you ready for the weekend? It’s almost here! And if you haven’t made plans yet, we have some suggestions both in-person and virtual, that you can enjoy with family and friends. Take a look at what’s happening This Weekend in the Arkansas River Valley! 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, July 30, 2020

CASA Online Training

Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 8 AM – 11:30 PM
CASA of the 5th Judicial District
Hosted by CASA of the 5th Judicial District

CASA presents our Advocate Training online. Please go to arcasa5.org and click the "Apply Now" tab to submit an application to become an advocate for children in the foster care system.
The class will go live on July 24th and will have our first Zoom meeting on July 30th at 5:30 pm and continue this way for 5 weeks.

Philly Cheesesteak night and Chas Watkins

Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 5 PM
Front Street Grill
Hosted by Front Street Grill and Front Street Bar & Grill

Thursday night get a Philly Cheesesteak and fries for $11.95! Chas Watkins will be playing on the patio. Remember we are practicing social distancing and mask are mandated by Gov Hutchinson!

Storytime at the Russellville City Park

Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 10 AM – 11 AM
Russellville City Park
Hosted by Pope County Library System and Pope County Library Bookmobile

Join us for a books, music, and a free activity!

Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, July 30, 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!

Boots & Badges Blood Drive

Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
City of Coal Hill
Public · Hosted by City of Coal Hill

Who will win...Boots or Badges???
Every donor can receive a free covid-19 antibody test, appointment needed to participate in testing.
All donors receive a limited edition Boots & Badges t-shirt and one free entry to Magic Springs.

Friday, July 31, 2020

Music Storytime with Travis

Friday, July 31, 2020 from 11 AM – 12 PM
Pope County Library System
Public · 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 11 am for a new episode. Don't forget to listen for the secret code word to complete your mission and earn points!

Arkansas Angels Benefit Ride

July 31, 2020 at 1 PM through Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 5 PM
Kutter’s Off Road Park
Hosted by Kutter’s Off Road Park and Arkansas Angels

We are so excited to be having the Arkansas Angels ride at our park! This is a fund raising event for Arkansas Angels. If you are interesting in donating or learning more about Arkansas Angels check them out on their page!

Zoom! Sensory Story Time

Friday, July 31, 2020 from 4 PM – 5 PM
AMOM
Hosted by AMOM and Pope County Library Youth Services

Sensory Story Time via ZOOM!
We will be able to show full screen pics of the book, plus songs and games with Ms Melanie Goad!

Little Miss Firecracker

Friday, July 31, 2020 from 5 PM – 8 PM
Dardanelle Community Center
Hosted by Fairytale pageant productions

I won’t deny, we have a special interest in this event, because we know and love one of the contestants! beauty only!

Jr & High School Pre- Tournament Meeting

Friday, July 31, 2020 from 5 PM – 5:30 PM
Illinois Bayou Park
Hosted by Arkansas Youth BASS Nation

Pre Tournament Meeting

Friday night Prime Rib with Mister Lucky

Friday, July 31, 2020 at 5 PM
Front Street Grill
Hosted by Front Street Grill and Front Street Bar & Grill

Friday night is Prime Rib night at Front Street Grill! 12 or 16 Dinners starting at $21.95. We also have our dry aged USDA Prime Black Angus Rubeye dinners for $37.00! Mister Lucky is hitting the outside stage Friday night at 8 pm. This will be their first show at FSG since we reopened so get ready for a great time. $5 cover

Chistmas In July Online Hymn Sing

Friday, July 31, 2020 from 7 PM – 7:30 PM
Dover United Methodist Church
Hosted by Dover United Methodist Church

Everyone is invited to join in an online hymn sing with Christmas carols.

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Lake Nimrod Tournament

Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 5:30 AM
Andrews Bait Shop N More Lake Nimrod, Ar
Hosted by Central Arkansas Crappie Association

Lake Nimrod Crappie Tournament.
We will register at Andrews bait n more from 530 am-6 am and fishing hours will be from 630 am-3 pm and you must be in weigh in line by 4 pm. Weigh location to be announced closer to tournament date. Please see our website for all 2020 rules and info. TEAMS must be signed up with Jason by text or phone call by July 26th at 8 pm. 501-231-5762

Annual Clothing And Supplies Exchange

Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 8 AM – 12 PM
Ragsdale Auction Service
Hosted by Ragsdale Auction Service and Connie Ragsdale

Annual Clothing and School supply exchange sponsored by Ragsdale Auction Service! ♡

Special Tandem Weekend 8/1-8/2

Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 9 AM through Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 5 PM
Skydive River Valley
Hosted by Skydive River Valley

We are having another special tandem weekend. Tandems are $200/person!!

****Remember to book spot to jump! Attending on this event will not hold your spot****

DANCE FIT w. Leslee

Saturday, August 2, 2020 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Sole2Soul
Hosted by Sole2Soul and Rachel Tull Hogue

Hey FitFam!

Let’s celebrate! Join us August 1st from 9:30am-10:30 for our first ever DANCE FIT PARTY!!

“Dance is the joy of movement & heart of life.”

Instructor: Leslee Finken
FREE FOR S2S members | $10.00 for drop in

TO SIGN UP Please go to: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/4090844aca72ba0fc1-dance

Neighbors Table Free Meal

Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
All Saints' Episcopal Church Russellville AR
Hosted by All Saints' Episcopal Church Russellville AR and Neighbors Table, Russellville Ar

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

Lunch is currently being provided as a drive through service.

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

9-Ball Tournament

Saturday, August 2, 2020 at 1 PM
Beezer's Fine Billiards
Hosted by Beezer's Fine Billiards

Handicapped 9-ball
$25 Entry
$20 side pot or player auction. (Will vote the day of the tournament.)
There will be $100 added for every 10 players entered.
RULES
Rack your own.
Alternate break.
Call 9.
No 3 foul rule.
The 9 ball does not count on the break.

8’s go to 7
7’s go to 6
6’s go to 5
5’s go to 4
4’s/3’s go to 3.

Import Shootout @ Centerville Dragway

Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 4 PM – 11:59 PM
Centerville Dragway Inc.
Hosted by Team Defiance Arkansas Chapter

Meetup at walmart on skyline at 4pm to cruise to centerville for import shootout.
10 bucks to spectate
20 bucks to run.
Byob (no glass bottles) RESPECT TRACK RULES!

Race Day

Saturday, August 31, 2020 from 4 PM – 11:30 PM
Double A Kart Speedway
Hosted by Double A Kart Speedway and Chelsea Bolden-Thorpe

Admission:
Kart & Driver: $25
-additional class: $15
Spectator: $10
Kids 11-6 : $5
Kids under 5: FREE

Gates Open at 4
Draw ends 6:30
Hot Laps - 7:00
PLEASE REMEMBER:
Once the draw ends, there will no more changing classes!!

Bear Dance

Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 5 PM – 10 PM
Arkansas Bear Medicine Society
Hosted by Arkansas Bear Medicine Society

Ceremony to honor the medicine and spirit of the Bear

Whisky Business at Front Street Grill

Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 9 PM – 1 AM
Front Street Bar & Grill
Hosted by Whisky Business Music

First full band gig since March!!! We have missed you!!

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Yin Yoga w/Rachel

Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 3 PM
Sole2Soul
Hosted by Sole2Soul

Sliding scale yoga!! Pay what you can up to $10...short on cash but still want to come? No worries, come even if you can’t pay! Yin is a restorative practice that focuses on fewer poses with longer holds. Appropriate for all levels. You will leave feeling reset and restored!

That’s it for this week’s edition of This Weekend in the River Valley. Whatever your plans, have a blessed weekend! Spend it with someone you love.

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