It’s time for our weekly edition of “This Weekend in the River Valley!” Christmas decorations are up, and most of our fall foliage is on the ground! The weather is turning colder… but there is still plenty to do in the River Valley this weekend! If you are looking for something to do with family and friends, we have a few suggestions! 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, November 12, 2020

Paris Basketball at Dover

Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Dover High School (Arkansas)
Hosted by Paris Eagles Sports

Paris basketball plays on the road at Dover in a non-conference game.

Thursday Night Bible Study

Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Buckaroo Ranch
Hosted by The Church In The Dirt

Meal at 5:30, Bible study at 6. Rustler Round Up for the kids

Quorum Court Meeting

Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Johnson County Arkansas Government Offices
Hosted by Johnson County Arkansas Government Offices

Quorum Court Meeting

Young Adult Gathering

Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM
501 S Phoenix Ave, Russellville, AR 72801-7607, United States
All Saints' Episcopal Church Russellville AR and At The Table

Join us for a gathering of our young adults at All Saints' Episcopal Church. Whether you're new to our church or confirmed, we would love to gather at a safe distance in our Sutherland Hall. This event is limited to 15 people. We will safely gather at tables 6 feet apart from each other and get to know one another. We hope to make this a reoccurring event during Covid-19, as long as it's safe to do so.

Please bring your own drink and meal. If you need to have a meal provided please contact Melissa Simpson or PM message us on Facebook. We'll order from Subway for those who need a meal.

No childcare will be provided for this gathering. So if childcare is an issue, we apologize and hope we can make accommodations in the future.

Computer Programming For Kids

Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
72 W 2nd St, Booneville, AR 72927-4043, United States
Hosted by Liberty Informatics

Introductory programming taught using Javascript in a fun, graphical environment. The content is targeted at 5th - 9th grade, but younger and older kids are welcome.

Our mission is to grow technical know-how in Logan County so our kids are able to find careers in fields that support remote work. Our hope is that we can build a critical mass of tech talent here and that Logan County will be thought of as a place where the future is built.

See our 6pm class for content targeted for older students and adults.

Computer Programming Class

Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
72 W 2nd St, Booneville, AR 72927-4043, United States
Hosted by Liberty Informatics

Introductory computer programming class with content target for 9th - 12th graders and beyond. We will use a fun, graphical Javascript environment to work through the basics into more advanced concepts like animation and physics.

Our mission is to grow technical know-how in Logan County so our kids are able to find careers in fields that support remote work. Our hope is that we can build a critical mass of tech talent here and that Logan County will be thought of as a place where the future is built.

See our 4pm class for content targeted at younger kids.

Team Rank Review

Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Força Martial Arts & Fitness - Russellville
Hosted by Força Martial Arts & Fitness - Russellville

We are having a big year end team event! Master Dring and multiple other black belts will be in attendance to share knowledge at this year end team event!

At this event students will be learning and getting feedback from multiple black belts.
We will be reviewing techniques from our last six months of adult classes including selected 10th Planet Warm ups & sequences from Danaher’s Leg Attacks. This will be very valuable information, you don't want to miss! This is also a great opportunity for morning, noon and evening classes to get together and train.

The cost of this event is $65 and it will last roughly three hours beginning at 6pm. We will do promotions at the beginning of the event followed by a warmup and review of our techniques and ranks from all programs. Multiple black belts will be in attendance providing valuable feedback for our student.

If you would like to come and spectate we encourage you to come and support. If you are a student, sign up for this event at the front desk!

Thanksgiving Menu Wine Pairing Class

Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 6:00 - 7:30 P
Point Remove Brewing Company
Hosted by Point Remove Brewing Company
Tickets · $50
www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-food-and-wine-pairing-tickets-126971331671

Join Point Remove Brewing Company Sommelier Lee Green as he steps us through wine pairings for all our Thanksgiving staples prepared by Morrilton's own D&S Southern Catering and Cafe.

Space is limited so purchase your tickets today!

Dance Fitness with Raigan

Thursday, November 12, 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!

Clinton City Council Meeting

Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Clinton Municipal Airport (Arkansas)
Hosted by City of Clinton, Arkansas

Meetings of the Clinton City Council are held the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Clinton Municipal Airport off Hwy 16 East. The public and all press & media are invited to attend. The heads of the municipal departments (Airport, Animal Control, Advertising & Promotion, Fire, Parks & Streets, Police, Water, & Zoning, Advertising & Promotion/Economic Development) present monthly reports. Mayor Richard McCormac presides and members of the City Council consider old/new business with budget and ordinance discussions.
For details, contact Dena at City Hall at 501-745-8110

Friday, November 13, 2020

Sensory Story Time

Friday, November 13, 2020 from 4:00 - 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.

ComiConway

Friday, November 13, 2020 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
ComiConway
Hosted by ComiConway
Tickets: www.comiconway.com/tickets

The Faulkner County Library presents: ComiConway, November 13, 14 and 15, 2020. ComiConway will be held at the Faulkner County Library on Friday, November 13th admission is free and open to the public. November 14th and 15th will be held at the Conway Expo and Event Center located at 2505 East Oak Street. Admission tickets are $25 for a VIP pass, $5 for the weekend pass or $3 for Sunday only. Children under 12 are free with a paid adult admission.

ComiConway is Arkansas’ premier Comic, Anime, Sci-fi and Gaming convention. Our convention’s goal is to change the stigma on comics, graphic novels and gaming in literacy and in society. We want to bring appreciation to the true art, entertainment, and benefits of comics, graphic novels and gaming. We will have over 100 pop culture vendors, top writers and artists guests and panels, cosplay contests, kids activities, game room, and so much more! Come join us at ComiConway and GET ADDICTED! to pop culture.

Christmas Mini-Sessions in the Alley

Friday, November 13, 2020 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
The Alley
Hosted by Kurt Jones Photography and The Alley

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-mini-sessions-in-the-alley-tickets-127536522171

CHRISTMAS MINI-SESSIONS IN THE ALLEY - These will be 5-minute sessions between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM on Friday, November 13, 2020 in the Alley located at 308 West B Street in downtown Russellville, Arkansas. The session fee will include 3 poses and 3 high resolution digital images. Cost is $30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. These will be by reservation only, and we will not accept walk-ins during the event. Attendance will be limited to 18 groups. Your specific time will be assigned prior to the event, and we ask that you show up no more than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time. No refunds. If the event is cancelled due to rain, it will be rescheduled.

Steve Zimmerman @ Point Remove Brewing Company

Friday, November 13, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Point Remove Brewing Company
Hosted by Point Remove Brewing Company and Steve Zimmerman

Live music on the patio.

TC's Midtown Conway Arkansas

Friday, November 13, 2020 at 9:00 PM
TC's Midtown Grill
Hosted by The ShotGunBillys

SGB returns to TC's Midtown Conway Arkansas

High School Sports

Fountain Lake vs Pottsville

Friday, November 13, 2020 from 7:30 – 10:30 PM
Pottsville High School (Arkansas)
Hosted by Diluhur siateh
Please click the link to Watch live match:

http://space.sport-streamhd.com/hsfootball.php
https://t.co/D77OsyFkRC?amp=1
tp://24stream.site/football.php

Russellville vs Sylvan Hills | High School Football Live Stream HD 2020

Friday, November 13, 2020 from 6:00 - 10:45 PM
Hosted by FIOX ID
Watch Live South West Oklahoma Football,Click Link = http://fblive.livesports-today.com/hs-football.php

2020 Class 5A Playoffs - First Round - vs. Hope

Friday, November 13, 2020 from 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Morrilton Devil Dog Football
Hosted by Morrilton Devil Dog Football

Round one of the 2020 Playoffs.

The Devil Dogs take on the Hope Bobcats in the first round of the 2020 Class 5A Playoffs. The Dogs have met the Cats two times since 1946. Their last meeting was in the 2013 Playoff Semifinals. Morrilton won that matchup 24-21 to advance to the State Championship.

These two teams also met in Week 2 of the 1963 season. Hope won that matchup 14-0.

Hope finished the 2020 regular season 1-8, with their lone victory being a 42-13 defeat of DeQueen.

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Rockin’ & Rollin’ On The River Cruise Kick Off 2020

Saturday, November 13, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Veteran's Memorial Park, Dardanelle, Arkansas
Hosted by Latasha Hendrix, Jim Hendrix and 5 others

Come out and join us for a Rockin’ & Rollin’ good time on the River in Dardanelle at Veterans Park on November 14th from 9 am until 4 pm. We will have food trucks, live band, The Eagle Radio station covering live from 9 am until 11 am. Live music Featuring The Karla Case Band. There will be activities for the whole family. Come out bring your hot rods, antique cars, jeeps, trucks, fast and furious autos etc! We will have a great time! We will have t-shirts and decals along with some vendors set up. If you have parts, cars, or anything like that you’d like to sell bring it!!! This will all take place prior to the Russellville Cruise Night.

Come join us! We look forward to seeing you! We will have safety measures in place to stay in line with Covid 19 regulations.

Stay tuned for any and all updates to be posted here! Please remember to mark those calendars. Let’s make this a huge event to get us ready to send 2020 on its way!!!

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Holiday Crafters Market

Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
20 Rocky Point Rd, Morrilton, AR 72110-8906, United States
Hosted by A Hammer & A Brush

20 Rocky Point Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110

The Pop Up Market at the Pottery Shop

Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 9:30 AM
The Pottery Shop
Hosted by Pottery shop

We are very excited to announce that our next Pop Up Market will be November 14th. A collection a vintage curators, handmade artisans and local small businesses. It will be located outside our store in Clinton, Arkansas.

Italian Weekend @ Scilla's Place Cafe'

Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
SalScilla Farms
Hosted by SalScilla Farms

Join us at the open air market for fresh vegetables, eggs & honey; then relax on the patio & enjoy our Italian inspired menu. Order ahead for drop in/pick up: https://app.barn2door.com/e/QkwJQ

UDL Coat & Sock Drive Day 1

Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Clarksville - Johnson County Chamber
Hosted by United Diversity League

All coats and youth socks will be donated to local schools and adult socks to local nursing homes.
- gently used or new coats
- new youth and adult socks
#strongertogether

Christmas minis photo sessions

Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hosted by Angela Alvarez Photography, Smphotography and Savanna Pack

Christmas minis 20 min session for 40.00 includes 20 edited photos emailed to you. If you would like them on a flash drive please bring an empty one with you.

First Jump Course

Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Skydive River Valley
Hosted by Skydive River Valley

We will be having a first jump course Saturday 11/14!

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.

Christmas Open House

Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Linda Marie's
Hosted by Linda Marie's

Oh What Fun! Join us for our annual premier shopping event of the season. Lots of gift ideas in all price ranges plus, breathtaking Christmas decor, and so much more! And everything will be 20% OFF! Refreshments will be served featuring the ever popular Wind & Willow dips. So come on by and let us help you deck those halls, trim that tree and take care of that long list of gifts!

New Storefront Open House

Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM
1120 Oak St, Conway, AR 72032-4318, United States
Hosted by Kindred Mercantile

Join us Saturday, Nov. 14th for our NEW STOREFRONT open house! We are beyond excited to welcome all our Kindred friends & family to our new store, located in Downtown Conway.

Nach'yo Nachos @ Point Remove Brewing Company

Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Point Remove Brewing Company
Hosted by Point Remove Brewing Company

Nach'yo Nachos. Nuff said.

Neighbors Table Free Meal

Saturday, November 14, 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. Lunch is served through the drive through from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

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

TypsyGypsy at Old Bank!

Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 8:00 - 11:00 PM
The Old Bank Sports Grill
Hosted by The Old Bank Sports Grill and TypsyGypsy

From central Arkansas, this duo brings unique vocal and guitar interpretations of pop, rock, and blues covers. Marilyn Spencer's voice is a blend of Stevie Nicks and Elle King. Jimmy Stengel channels Tom Petty and Jason Mraz. Don't miss it!

Highway 124 Live at TC's

Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
TC's Midtown Grill
Hosted by TC's Midtown Grill

Attn: Members and guests www.tcsmidtown.com
Must be 21 to enter
Highway 124

Genre Country, rock, pop, red dirt

Band Members
Justin Keith - bass & vocals
Mark Keith-Lead Guitar & Vocals
Chris Tucker- Drums & vocals

Hometown
Russellville, AR

Home of the Midtown Burger!
Open Mic every Wednesday night
Open Jam with house band every Sunday night

Anyone can click on the share tab and invite your friends!!

Follow us on instagram and twitter @tcsmidtown
If you enjoy the bands be sure to show them some support and "LIKE" their page

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Surviving the Holidays Grief Support

Sunday, November 15, 2020 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Grace HD Ministries
Hosted by The Healing Road - Journeying Through Grief Together

Tickets: www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/35885

Wondering how to survive the holidays after the loss of a loved one? Join us for a one day, 2 hour session. Learn how to deal with the many emotions and changes you will face during the holidays, and discover hope for the future. Register here https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/35885

Virtual Christmas Coffeehouse

Sunday, November 15, 2020 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Hosted by First United Methodist Church, Conway, Arkansas

Online Event

Virtual Christmas Coffeehouse

Join us on Facebook and YouTube as we support Conway Area Nonprofits
An evening filled with music, spotlights on area agencies, and an online silent auction
A "telethon" style event of fun that makes a difference in our community!
Links to join the fun will be shared later.
The event will be sponsored by the church's Mission Committee.