Friday Datebook – Hot Springs Sentinel

Support groups

Narcotics Anonymous meets at noon and 8 p.m. today at 919 Hobson Ave. This is a 12-step recovery program for people for whom drugs have become a major problem. The Help Line number is 321-8700.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon, 6 p.m. (two meetings — one man, one woman) and 8 p.m. today at 411 Sellers St. Call 623-6328 for information.

Narcotics Anonymous, SOS Group, meets at 6 p.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave. All meetings are open. Call 866-754-2579 for information.

Narcotics Anonymous, Square Peg, Round Hole, will meet at 8 p.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave. Call 866-754-2579 for information.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Last House on the Block, meets at 6 and 8 a.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave.

Overeaters Anonymous will meet from 3:15-4:30 p.m. today at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., Room B. This is a fellowship, and the success of the OA program is based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues or fees; it is self-supporting through voluntary contributions. Call Jean, 501-204-9522, for information.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Rockhouse, will meet at 7 p.m. today for a 12 and 12 closed study at Jessieville Fellowship Hall, 7415 Highway 7 north, 4 miles north of Hot Springs Village gate.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous meets at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave. This is a 12-step program. Call 922-0516 for information.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Malvern Group, will meet at 8 p.m. today at 211 W. 3rd St., Malvern, in the upstairs Chamber of Commerce Building. Doors open 7 p.m. Call 501-467-5409 or 501-231-9518 for AA information, or 501-623-6328 for Hot Springs Intergroup.

Dual Recovery Anonymous, a 12-step recovery group for individuals who have a diagnosis of mental illness and the disease of addiction, will meet at 4 p.m. Monday at 315 W. Grand Ave. and support each other with fellowship, meditations and steps to help make one’s life journey a little easier. Call 501-503-8133 for information.

Celebrate Recovery will meet at 6 p.m. today at Gospel Light, 600 Garland Ave., for food and fellowship followed by the meeting. It is a Christ-centered program designed to help people heal from hurts, hang-ups and habits. The weekly format includes worship, teaching, sharing recovery experiences and small group interaction. Call James Lowery, 701-4597, for information. Childcare is provided free.

Thrift stores

Guardian Angels Thrift Store, now located at 907 Hobson Ave., is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Good used items are accepted during open hours. All donations are tax deductible. All proceeds go to support the cat shelter and rescue operations. Volunteers are needed, training is provided. Email gacr@att.net or call 501-609-9950 for information.

Abilities Unlimited Thrift Store, 1819 Albert Pike, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. It has a selection of clothing for men, women, children and plus sizes; shoes, household items and furniture are available. Tax-deductible donations, which help individuals with disabilities in Garland County and surrounding areas, are accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the back door; or call 624-5757 for pickup of donations.

Abilities Unlimited Thrift Store HSV, 4055 Highway 7 north, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. It accepts tax-deductible donations of usable clothing, books, furniture and miscellaneous household items. Call 501-204-5024 or 624-5757 for donation pickups.

The Salvation Army Family Store, 109 Crescent St., has gently worn men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, plus a selection of household items. The store is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 623-1641 for tax-deductible pickup of good, quality items.

The Salvation Army Family Store, 4409 Central Ave., next to Kroger, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. It offers furniture, clothing and household items. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army programs. Call 525-5059 for information.

The Salvation Army Family Store, 4652 Highway 7 north, Village Plaza Shopping Center, Hot Springs Village, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army programs.

Potter’s Clay Thrift Shop, 1013 Malvern Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Tax-deductible donations of good reusable clothing and furniture are accepted. Proceeds benefit Potter’s Clay Ministries, a Christ-centered shelter for abused women and children. Call 620-4405 for information.

RPM Thrift Store, 815 Albert Pike, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Articles include household items, appliances, furniture, TVs, women’s accessories, toys and more. Items donated are tax deductible. Proceeds benefit Recovery Point Ministry, a faith-based, nonprofit organization which provides a nurturing environment to help women step out of their pain from destructive habits and begin to rebuild their lives through the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.

Habitat ReStores are open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Locations: Hot Springs, 350 Malvern Ave., 321-4241, HSReStore@GarlandCountyHabitat.org; Lake Hamilton, 2817 Airport Road, 767-4483, LHReStore@GarlandCountyHabitat.org; and Hot Springs Village, 3825 Highway 7 north, 624-3333, HSVReStore@GarlandCountyHabitat.org. All profits go to Garland County Habitat for Humanity in order to build houses. Donations of all household items, including appliances, furniture and building supplies, are accepted during store hours. Call or email for information or large item pickup.

HGH Thrift Store, 423 Hobson Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Helping Hands of Bismarck, 6804 Highway 7, is a community emergency assistance organization for those in the Bismarck School District which operates a thrift store from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Donations are welcome. Call 501-865-2949 or email hhofbismarck@yahoo.com for information.

John & Sue Anthony Vintage Mall, 1679 Highway 7 north, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit Teen Challenge of Arkansas. Call 624-2446 or email storemanager@teenchallengear.org for information.

Stop Animal Cruelty Thrift Store, 821 Hobson Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. All proceeds benefit the rescued pets in foster care. SAC is an all-volunteer organization striving to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain and suffering in animals. It investigates reports of cruelty and neglect in Hot Spring and Garland counties. Donations of kitchen items, home décor, clothing, shoes, bedding, linens, collectibles and furniture in good condition are appreciated. Donations of dog and cat food or pet supplies may be left at the store. All donations are tax deductible. Low-cost spay and neuter vouchers are available to the public. Anyone wishing to volunteer or become a foster parent may call the hot line, 501-276-7570, for information.

Miscellaneous

Duplicate bridge will be held at 12:30 p.m. today at The Bridge House, 300 W. St. Louis St., for all bridge players with stratified scoring. Need a partner? Come early, one is on-site. Call 525-8780 or 262-9149 for information.

Congregation House of Israel will hold Shabbat services at 6 p.m. today with an Oneg Shabbat at 5:15 p.m. at the Temple, 300 Quapaw. All are welcome. Call 623-5821 for information.

American Legion Post 11, 210 Olive St., Malvern, holds dances at 7 p.m. Fridays to the music of Country 1-4-5 Band. Veterans are encouraged to join. All ages are welcome. No alcohol or tobacco. Donation of $5 requested. Popcorn and drinks available for a donation. Call 501-332-8795 for information.

Ground Zero Water Aerobics class at Hot Springs Family YMCA is offered from 11 a.m..-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This class is a “low impact” water exercise class designed for individuals who have problems with their backs, knees, hips or other health concerns. Come exercise to upbeat music from the 1950s and 1960s. Call Lisa Autry, YMCA Aquatics director, for information.

Paws and Claws Rescue Adoptathon is held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays at Petco in Cornerstone Shopping Center. PACR is dedicated to caring for homeless pets in the community through adoptions, community awareness, fostering from their homes while caring for companion animals until forever homes can be found. Interested in donating? Email info@pawsandclawsrescue.org for information.

Humane Society of Garland County pet adoption is held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays at Petco, in Cornerstone Shopping Center. All dogs and cats are neutered, up-to-date on shots and deemed healthy. To help transport dogs or work the adoption clinic, call the shelter, volunteers are needed. If interested in volunteering program, call the shelter at 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale, off Highway 128 east of Hot Springs Village; phone 623-5012.

Hot Springs Buddhist Society will meet from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hot Springs Yoga Center, 1107 W. Grand Ave. Come for group meditation, discussion and book sharing. All are welcome regardless of age, experience or religious background. Call Lacey Riciano, 501-339-3750, for information.

Water workout and aerobics, Aqua Arthritis classes and swim lessons for all ages are held at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Water aerobics is at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday and water workout at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Aqua Arthritis classes follow the guidelines of the Arthritis Foundation’s water exercise program and are held at 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Water exercise is a low-impact way to work out. Call 623-9922 for information.

A Dogs Life Rescue adoptions are held from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays, unless raining, at Transportation Plaza and Orange Street. All dogs are spayed or neutered, and up to date on shots. Call Susan Williams, 617-7679, for information.

Spa City Co-op online marketplace will be open from 9 a.m. Saturday through 9 p.m. Tuesday, providing the community with a way to get fresh foods from area farmers. Products available are vegetables, herbs, spices, eggs, cheese, naturally raised meats, bath and beauty products, jams, jellies, organic, fair-trade coffee, tea, and chocolate, local artisan crafts, and more. Membership is $15 a year. Orders will be available for pickup from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays at Emergent Arts, 314-A Whittington Ave. Visit http://www.spacity.locallygrown.net for information or to place an order.

Naomi Chapter 328, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet at noon Saturday at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave.

Society on 12/21/2018

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