Yes, it’s true! We love the Arkansas River Valley! Our community has tons of resources for the people who live here. From sports events, to learning events, to live entertainment… 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, September 16, 2020

Mid-Week Service

Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm
The Church In The Dirt
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!

Dance Fitness with Raigan

Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 6:00 - 7:00 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!

Book Your Bubble

Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 10:00 - 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.

Create Craft Demo

Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library Youth Services, Community of Champions and Pope County Library System

CREATE is a program for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities to hang out and explore art and STEM projects together.

Unfortunately, due to Covid we have to do our programs virtually right now. Stop by every other Monday to pick up the kit in the YA or Children's departments. There will be a demo the Thursday of the same week at 3:00 on the Pope County Youth Services Facebook page.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Email Mx. Eli at teens@popelbirary.org or Ms. Melanie@kids@popelirary.org.

Contact us if you will have difficulty picking up the kit and we will see if we can come up with a plan to accommodate.

Cuéntame un Cuento: Tell Me a Story (Spanish English Story Time)

Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 1:00 - 1:30 PM
Pope County Library System
Hosted by Pope County Library Youth Services

Ms. Melanie and Sra. Carolina will read some of their favorite books in English and Spanish as well as singing songs and playing games.

FLW Series Bass Tournament

Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 6:00 am - Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Lake Dardanelle
Hosted by Dave Holbrook Fishing

FLW Series Bass Tournamnent

Thursday night Philly cheesesteak night and Tooter and Payton on the patio!

Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Front Street Grill
Hosted by Front Street Grill

Thursday night get a Philly cheesesteak and fries for $11.95! Tooter and Payton will be playing

Paris Lady Eagles Volleyball vs. West Fork

Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Paris High School (Arkansas)
Hosted by Paris Eagles Sports

The Lady Eagles host West Fork in a conference match-up

Friday, September 18, 2020

TW LIVE @ Front Street Grill

Friday, September 18, 2020 at 9:00 pm
Front Street Grill
Hosted by Tragikly White

Tragikly White’s first performance in over a month! As Jimmy Jam would say “It’s gonna be a goodern!”

The Old Bank Comedy Show

Friday, September 17, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm
The Old Bank Sports Grill
Hosted by Rufusonfire and The Old Bank Sports Grill
Tickets · $12 via Eventbrite

The Old Bank Comedy Show is Back!!! Come join us at The Old Bank for another night of great friends, food, drinks, AND comedy!

Music with Mr. Travis

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Pope County Library System

Public · 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.

Free Virtual ASL Classes

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 3:45 - 5:00 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

First Jump Course

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 5:30 - 10:00 pm
Skydive River Valley
Hosted by Skydive River Valley

We will be having a first jump course Friday 9/18!

Must have done a tandem jump before going solo.
Tandems can be done after going through the course but before going solo.

Cost: $100
$75 if you have done a tandem with us.

Open Ride September 18th-20th

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Kutter’s Off Road Park
Hosted by Kutter’s Off Road Park

The park will be open September 18th-20th open ride no events.

20$ a person!! 12 and under is free!
Camping is free!

GATES WILL OPEN at 3pm and close Sunday at 5pm

Russellville vs Vilonia High School Football Live Stream 2020

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Russellville High School
Hosted by Joreng sport

Tickets: enter.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php

Bentonville vs Mill Valley Arkansas High School Football Live Stream

Friday, September 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm
K's Junktique - Plaster Paint Co. Arkansas
Hosted by Live Sport

Watch Here http://foursports.livedirect.tv/hs.php

Clarksville Panthers Football SR NIGHT

Friday, September 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Metheny Field
Hosted by Clarksville Panther Football

Tickets: www.csdar.org/o/csd/events

Russellville vs Vilonia High School Football

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Hosted by Basisir TV online

Online Event Tickets: presty.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php

Russellville vs Vilonia High School Football

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Hampton Inn Russellville AR
Hosted by Online tv

Clarksville vs Pottsville High School Football

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Hosted by Basisir TV online

Online Event Tickets: presty.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php

Dover vs Heber Springs High School Football

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Illinois Bayou Dover, Ar
Hosted by Online tv
Please click the link to Watch live match : http://pokari.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php#.X1jT71UzbIU

Clarksville vs. Pottsville - HS Football 2020 LIVE

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Pottsville High School (Arkansas)
Hosted by High School Sports

Click Link For Watching live stream : https://bit.ly/2FqvUEN

Lamar vs Carlisle High School Football Live Stream 2020

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Lamar High School (Arkansas)
Hosted by Joreng sport

Please click the link to Watch live match : http://enter.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php#.X0g_CogzZdg

Dardanelle vs Clinton High School Football

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Mt. Nebo State Park, Dardanelle, Ar.
Hosted by Online tv

Please click the link to Watch live match : http://pokari.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php#.X1jT71UzbIU

Danville vs Hector High School Football

Friday, September 18, 2020 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Hector High School
Hosted by Live today

Tickets: http://presty.tjsport.xyz/hsfootball.php

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Saturday Fall Lunch & Tour

Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Moss Mountain Farm
Hosted by P. Allen Smith

Tickets: pallensmith.com/product/fall-lunch-tour-9-19

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.

Mister Lucky at Front Street Grill

Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 8:00 pm
Front Street Grill
Hosted by Mister Lucky

We’ll be celebrating 17 years of Mister Lucky. Please make plans to be there.

3rd Annual Ryan Elkins Memorial Golf Tournament

Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Clarksville Country Club
Hosted by Ryan Elkins Memorial Golf Tournament

Tickets: bit.ly/2BwpOA4

2-Man Scramble benefitting the Ryan Elkins Memorial Foundation.
Saturday, September 19th
$100 per team
8am or 1pm Tee Time
Entry fee includes lunch, homemade desserts and prizes.

Sponsorship opportunities available.
Email ryanelkinsmemorialfoundation@gmail.com for more information.

RVDGA Grasshopper Doubles

Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
River Valley Disc Golf Association
Hosted by River Valley Disc Golf Association, Mark Lykins and Jamey Jaymo Ellis

Tickets: www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Grasshopper_Doubles_River_Valley_Disc_Golf_2020

This is our yearly fund raiser to help pay for the gas and mower upkeep. Our club mows Old Post Park Disc Golf Course. Many man hours and lots of money are used to keep Old Post in great shape. We can not maintain the beautiful Old Post course unless we have the funds to do so. If we fill the tournament we will play one round at Pleasant View and Old Post, if it is smaller turn out we may change what courses we will play. This a trophy only event and each player will receive a disc. We will have a nice raffle also

Neighbors Table Free Meal

Saturday, September 19, 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, Rusellville Ar

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

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

Men's Challenge

Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 9:30 - 10:30 am
Lazy Earls Truck Plaza & Family Restaurant
osted by My Community Bible Study

Bible Study, Fellowship, Accountability, and Good Food.

Sunday, September 20, 2020

ABYN Northern Open- High School Bassmaster

Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Illinois Bayou Park
Hosted by AYBN Northern Open

Illinois Bayou Ramp

Group Ride on Mt Nebo!

Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Mt Nebo State Park
Hosted by Women Of Nebo

Ladies group ride on Mt. Nebo! We're meeting at SUNSET point at 2:00 pm. This event is for all levels of mountain bike riding and we hope to see you there! Lets go get ice cream afterwards!