What an exciting weekend in the Arkansas River Valley! School has started up again, the Chuck Wagon Races start this weekend in Clinton, and we have a lot of other great in person and virtual events for you to enjoy with friends and family. Are you ready? From car maintenance, to cooking classes, to school athletics and live concerts… Let’s 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, we encourage you to reach out to event venues to confirm before you head out to an advertised event.

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

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Mid-Week Service

Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 5:30 PM – 8 PM
The Church In The Dirt
Public · Hosted by The Church In The Dirt

hot dogs and hamburgers at 5:30, Bible study and Rustler Round-Up for the kids from 6-7. Bring your horses to ride early or late . . . or bring your bows to shoot with the college guys!

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Taekwondo Promotion

Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Martial Arts America - Russellville
Hosted by Martial Arts America - Russellville

Wear your all white uniform and belt to promotion. Dont forget your sparring gear

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At Home Potsticker Making Class

Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Hosted by Crispy Edge
Online Event
Tickets · $13.99 - $24.99 via Eventbrite

Join us for our At Home Potsticker Class!

Hello Our Potsticker Apprentices,
One of our favorite events to host has been our potsitcker making class. It has created a place for us to all come together and do something we are very passionate about. Making potstickers and teaching others about it.
Considering COVID-19, we will be unable to host our class at Crispy Edge BUT we have another idea in mind to still share the potsticker love while respecting social distancing.
Introducing:
Crispy Edge @ Home Potsticker Class
"from our quarantined kitchen to yours"
In response to our social distancing responsiblities and keeping our community safe, Crispy Edge is getting creative and offering an at home potsticker class. How is such an awesome thing possible?
You will be able to pickup -or- have delivered all the essential ingredients you'll need, along with a delicious 14oz bags of potstickers of your choice. You and yours (kids and pets love to cook) can hangout for a super fun online course, hosted by Crispy Edge founder David Dresner in his kitchen.
Join us for an hour of dough-filled fun!
Stay Well Out there and hope to see you in class!

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The When's & Why's Of Car Maintenance

Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Hosted by Decatur Public Library and Mechanic Shop Femme
Online Event

https://www.decaturlibrary.org/events/15917/the-whys-whens-of-car-maintenance

We invite you to Zoom-in to the Why's and When's of Car Maintenance with the Mechanic Shop Femme.

You'll get an overview of car maintenance from Chaya Milchtein of Mechanic Shop Femme. Learn when to perform specific maintenance tasks, and of course why, including changing fluids and filters, belts, air conditioning recharges, and much more. This class helps you be a more educated consumer so you can protect your investment.

Get registered to get the Zoom link here: https://www.decaturlibrary.org/events/15917/the-whys-whens-of-car-maintenance

You can find the Facebook reviews from class participants here.

Specials thanks to the Friends of the Library for funding this program!

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Friday, August 28, 2020

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Book Your Bubble

Friday, August 28, 2020 from 10 AM – 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, Thursday or Friday. Wednesday is preschool story time, Thursday is bilingual 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.

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Friday, August 28, 2020 from 1 PM – 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.

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Sensory Story Time

Friday, August 28, 2020 from 4 PM – 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. 

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IFO Welcome Back Party

Friday, August 28, 2020 from 6 PM – 8 PM
Russellville Soccer Complex
Hosted by International Friendship Outreach AR TECH

Come reconnect with old friends and meet new friends!!
We will have a food truck that will be free for ATU international Students!!
Transportation available please be at ATU Cafeteria parking lot at 5:30

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Florence vs Russellville - Alabama High School Football 2020

Friday, August 28, 2020 from 7 PM – 10 PM
Hosted by Tiktok sport
Online Event

http://aqua.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php#.X0HD9cAzbIX

Florence vs Russellville - Alabama High School Football 2020
Falcons
0-0
Golden Tigers
1-0
Watch Live Game : http://aqua.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php#.X0HD9cAzbIX

The Russellville (AL) varsity football team has a home non-conference game vs. Florence (AL) on Friday, August 28 @ 7p.
Game Details: Jamboree
Like and Share, Thank you

Have a good time watching...!
@maxpreps

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Deshler vs Russellville - Alabama High School Football 2020

Friday, August 28, 2020 from 7 PM – 10 PM
Hosted by Tiktok sport

Online Event http://aqua.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php#.X0HD9cAzbIX

Deshler vs Russellville - Alabama High School Football 2020
Tigers - Golden Tigers
Watch Live Game : http://aqua.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php#.X0HD9cAzbIX

The Russellville (AL) varsity football team has a home non-conference game vs. Deshler (Tuscumbia, AL) on Friday, August 28 @ 7p.
Like and Share, Thank you

Have a good time watching...!
High School Football on MaxPreps

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Valley View vs. Ozark - HS Football 2020 Live Stream

Friday, August 28, 2020 from 7:30 PM – Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 10:30 PM CST
Hosted by Sports live

Online Event http://etongsport.online/hs.php

Click Link For Watching live stream http://etongsport.online/hs.php
Arkansas High School Football 2020
The Ozark (AR) varsity football team has a home non-conference game vs. Valley View (Jonesboro, AR) on Friday, August 28 @ 7:30p.

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Saturday, August 29, 2020

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National Championship Chuckwagon Race

Saturday, August 29, 2020 through Sunday, September 5, 2020
Bar o f Ranch in Clinton, Arkansas
$35 adults, $20 Sunday admission
501-745-8407

The Races are held Friday through Sunday every Labor Day weekend at the Bar o f Ranch in Clinton, Arkansas. Each year, an estimated 20,000 people are on hand to watch the excitement of chuckwagon racing, bronc fanning, and the Snowy River Race. In addition to the four performances, bands perform after the races and dances are held each weekend. Vendors of western collectibles, crafts, art, saddles and tack are set up throughout the week at the Western Trade show. Ozark Mountain trail rides begin on Tuesday and are included as a part of the weekend’s festivities.

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Neighbors Table Free Meal

Saturday at 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.

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Saturday Open Jump!

Saturday August 29, 2020 from 1 PM – 6 PM
Tom E Tiger
Hosted by Tom E Tiger

$5- hour
$8- 2 hours

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

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Family Rodeo #3

Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 10 AM
Pope County Riding Club
Hosted by The Church In The Dirt

Series Dates:
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.
Entry fees:
PeeWee - $5
Junior - $10
Open - $15

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

All events will begin with a 1 PM church service in the stands.

80% payout and series end awards, must compete in 4/7 for awards.

No call in, sign up at event.

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Discovery Hour: Trees (*Live)

Sunday, August 30, 2020 from 10 AM – 11 AM
Hosted by Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park and Missouri State Parks

Online Event

Join us in learning about the trees that call Babler home. Learn about their daily lives and struggles in an ever changing world.

All videos/ live streams will be posted to this event page.

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♫ Foreigner live concert 2020 ♫

Sunday, August 30, 2020 from 7 PM – 10 PM
Hosted by Tour Concert Event

Online Event

Live Stream 100% Free : https://pastelink.net/1wb9n

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Date : 30 August 2020 [7:00 PM] - End
Venue Location : Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, Birmingham, AL

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Don't Miss Out!!
Save this event to your plans and we'll remind you when it's
coming up!

ATTENTION:For easy registration,please register now to keep from network busy or acces full,
before the perpormance begins 

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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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