It's always a good idea to call first and make sure the event is still happening!!
Movie and popcorn Day in Atkins on Monday. The featured movie is Groundhog Day, fittingly enough! Enjoy the movie about a guy who lives the same day over and over while you snack on popcorn. That's Monday at 4:15 at Atkins Centennial Library.
In Dover Monday, teens are invited for a Teen Only session of D&D, A tabletop role-playing game where players create characters and embark on imaginary adventures, guided by a Dungeon Master who manages the game world and its challenges. Each game is written and edited by library staff to ensure that it stays appropriate and up to library standards! That's Monday at 4pm at the Dover library.
And Senior Tech help is available Monday in Russellville. This is a drop-in program. Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate. This drop in class is created with senior citizens in mind and will offer basic computer skills, cyber security basics, email basics, internet basics, cell phone basics, QR codes and how to use zoom! Monday from 1-3pm at the Pope County library.
The Pope County Historical Association will have their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, February 3rd. 6:00 p.m. at the Check H Grill & Buffet. Dr. Kelly Houston Jones will discuss "The Freedom Train in the River Valley," an event when several treasured manuscripts of American history including the original Emancipation Proclamation document, passed through the Arkansas River Valley. Dining starts at 6:00 p.m., the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., and the presentation will begin between 6:50 and 7:00 p.m.
The Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee® to Russellville for the 2025–2026 program year!
This nationwide initiative invites 6th–8th-grade students to strengthen their civics knowledge and make a meaningful impact on their communities. Students enter by submitting a 500-word essay identifying a local issue and proposing a thoughtful solution.
This is a nonpartisan, confidence-building competition designed to equip young Arkansas students with a greater knowledge of our government and celebrate the next generation of engaged citizens. The deadline to apply is February 3, 2026 Open to any Arkansas student in grades 6–8
Join us for a fun-filled Game Night packed with laughter, friendly competition, and great company! We'll have a variety of games including Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect-4, Jenga, UNO, puzzles, Sorry and Checkers. In addition to games, we will also have an (optional) Diamond Art Lesson led by Estie Johnson. This will incorporate the use of fine motor skills and hand eye coordination to make your very own Diamond Art keychain. Diamond Art is a craft involving the placement of tiny, shiny pieces onto a sticky canvas to make a picture. Participants will be provided supplies and instructions needed to complete this project and have a keepsake to take home! February 3, 2026 at 6 pm
Location: St. Leo's Catholic Center at Arkansas Tech University; 509 West L Street, Russellville, AR, 72801Bring your friends, your game face, and get ready for a night of connection and fun Registration is REQUIRED but FREE and available on our website www.rivervalleyabilitycenter.com under the "Event Registration" tab. We can't wait to see you there!
It's a quilters sew-cial circle at the Pope County Library Wednesday, 9:00am–1:00pm This is a drop-in program. Stop by any time within the specified hours to participate. Join other adult quilters and fiber artists in this come-and-go sew-cial meet up.
Western Yell County HIgH SCHOOL CLOTHES CLOSET NEEDS
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL ITEMS ARE FRESHLY LAUNDERED AND FREE OF STAINS AND TEARS -LIMIT 2 BAGS PER
DROP OFF
ADULT SIZES PLEASE
Pants-Jeans and Sweatpants
Clean Paired Socks
Closed Toe Shoes of All Adult Sizes
T-Shirts and Sweatshirts
Coats and Hoodies
Formal Dresses
Business Casual Attire
Towels/Wash Cloths
Tote Bags (TJ Maxx Style Bags)
Free and Clear Laundry Detergent
PLEASE DROP OFF ITEMS IN A TRASH BAG AT THE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS MON-THURS
9AM-3:30 PM
Adult Chair Workout
Dover Public Library
Thursday, February 5, 2026
9:00am–9:30am
The Yell County Wildlife Federation (YCWF) will be holding its February monthly meeting on Thursday the 5th. We'll have a meal, cooked onsite, at 6:30PM and the meeting will start at 7PM. The location is 10035 Wildlife Lane, Dardanelle, AR 72834. We will be discussing wildlife habitat and conservation, our high school and college scholarship programs, Boy Scout & Girl Scout support, the ATU Fisheries & Wildlife Society's Annual Beast Feast (February 21), the Teagle Creek Cleanup – Phase VII (March 14, Johnson County), the Spring Lake & Merritt Park annual kids fishing derby's, Petit Jean Wildlife Management Area workday, either the Piney Creeks Wildlife Management Area or the Bearcat Hollow Management Area workday (September 18-19) and more.
🎨 CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 🎨
Applications are now open for our upcoming March 6th Art Walk, and we'd love to have you be part of it! This is the perfect opportunity to show off and sell your most recent pieces while connecting with the community.
👉 Sign up here: https://www.mainstreetrussellville.com/art-walk/
Artist confirmations will begin being sent to your email later this week. Please remember: applications are accepted for handmade items only.
We can't wait to see what you've been creating! 🖼️
River Valley Food 4 Kids Cooking Class 2.7.26. Warm Up With Us at the River Valley Food 4 Kids Cooking Class! Join us for a fun, hands‑on cooking class for youth ages 8–18! Hosted by River Valley Food 4 Kids and Pope County Extension Services. Kids will learn to make a hearty winter soup using pantry staples. This will be perfect for a chilly February day! February 7, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 River Valley Food 4 Kids Pantry
3001 E H St, Russellville, AR Space is limited.
Recovery Church River Valley meets Thursday nights at My Connect Church at 6:30pm. They're located at 1103 E L st in Russellville. Recovery Church is both a Church and a 12 step fellowship. A Church for the recovery community by the recovery community.
It's that time again! The Dover Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding our annual Awards Banquet honoring The Citizens of the Year on Saturday February 28, 2026 and we need your nominations. All nominations must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 6, 2026. For more information and to make your nomination visit our website at www.doverozarkmemoriesday.com
Arkansas River Valley Arts Center is getting ready for a Chili Bowl Event. It was postponed , but now scheduled for Saturday, February 7 at 1pm, enjoy food and fellowship; all benefiting the Arts Center. The members preview will be Friday from 1-5m.
Quilts of Valor National Sew Day is February 7 at 9am. Join in at the Pope County Senior Activity Center at 1010 N Rochester Ave as they sew quilts for their veteran recipients. The event is open to everyone. Please bring your sewing machine and supplies. Lunch is provided, and registration is free. Register at QOVF.org
Saturday, February 7, 2026, Mount Nebo State Park, 10AM. "Come join us for a workday on Mt Nebo State Park. Meet at the pavilion parking lot. We will have a range of groups from beginner/easy tasks around the park to heavy/advance skills on the trails. We will work on park beautification, legacy trail maintenance, and monument trail maintenance. We want to give back to a park that we all love."
Join us for a free Mini-Heart Health Expo! Kick off Heart Month with free heart‑healthy resources, on‑site blood pressure checks and nutritious snacks. Stop by, learn something new and take a simple step toward protecting your heart health.
Guests can also enter a drawing for a free heart screening at Saint Mary's to be used during the month of February. Saturday, February 7 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Tucker Coliseum — 1604 Coliseum Dr., Russellville Everyone is welcome!
It's almost Polar Plunge time at Lake Dardanelle State Park. The Russellville Polar Plunge will be held on February 7th, 2026. Registration is at 11, plunge at noon. Every year, FCC attends this event with a team of Polar Plungers. During this event they raise money by jumping into the cold lake. The money raised by this event goes to Special Olympics Arkansas as they prepare for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, which is something that some of our own clients will participate in. The cost to plunge will be $50. Those that participate in the plunge will earn a t-shirt and can be eligible for other special giveaways. If you don't want to plunge, you can still donate money to the cause. For questions about donating money, please reach out to Wendy Parks at: (479)-237-5182.
Saturday Feb 7 at 5pm, you're invited to Join us for a Drawdown Steak Dinner Fundraiser supporting the Yell County Fair and much needed upgrades at the Fairgrounds. This special event will also feature a brief political segment giving local candidates a few minutes to speak, while the community enjoys a great meal and a fun evening for a great cause!
Tickets are available at the Yell County Extension service (Monday-Friday). Contact Kathy Reece 479-495-221
All Saints Episcopal Church invites you to Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off: February 8, 2026 5:30 pm in Sutherland Hall Join us for food and fellowship at our annual Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off! Bring a pot of chili to share or come enjoy the fun! We are hoping for at least 10 chili entries. To sign up, please use the sign-up sheet posted in Shoemaker or contact Crystal Ruiz in person or by email. Drinks and basic chili toppings will be provided, and guests are encouraged to bring a side dish. All are welcome. Come hungry and bring a friend!
Do you know a person with special needs? Maybe you're a person with or without special needs who loves to sing with a group. This choir is open to all persons age 10 and up, but is designed for those with special needs. There is no cost to participate. All singers will receive a t-shirt for performances also at no cost. They rehearse weekly on Mondays in the choir room at First United Methodist Church at 304 South Denver. First rehearsal is February 9.
Monday, February 9th 4p.m. –Nature Journals – at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Many of the early explorers, including those that traveled through the area around what is now Lake Dardanelle State Park, kept journals of the things they saw and experienced as they traversed the wilderness. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn why it was so important. You will also be able to make your own nature journal to take with you.
Ready to earn your driver's license? The River Valley Adult Learning Alliance is offering FREE Written Driver's License Prep Classes at the Pope County Library—open to those ready to hit the road with confidence! Learn what's on the test, Build your confidence and Study at your own pace Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 pm. Learners are encouraged to bring their own laptop to work on the materials. If you are under the age of 16, your guardian must stay with you for the duration of the class. Reserve your spot—space is limited! (Registration opens for each session one week in advance.)
Saving Grace Arkansas & Project Hope Arkansas is hosting a Lunch & Learn on 2.13.26.
Join in for Networking, a Tour, and a Presentation. There will be a Meal Provided!
You are invited to Come out and learn more about the work they are doing in the community while meeting other leaders and professionals in the area.
On March 3, 2026, Pottsville voters will see a measure on the ballot regarding the existing 1-cent sales tax.mThis is not a new tax
This is not a tax increase,The 1-cent sales tax has been in place since 1999,The vote is strictly about how the existing tax can be used. A Town Hall will be held on February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PMat Pottsville City Hall for questions and discussion. Election Day: March 3, 2026
RHS Band will hold their mid winter concert on Monday Feb 23. Free admission at the River Valley Arts Center, and the show begins at 7pm.
The Russellville Junior High Band will hold their mid winter concert on Tuesday Feb 24. Free admission at the River Valley Arts Center, and the show begins at 6:30pm.
The ATU Cyclone Band will hold a ST Patty's Day Jazz concert. It's happening March 6 at the River Valley Arts Center. Admission is free, and the show starts at 7pm
The Dardanelle library has a challenge for high school seniors.
From January 1 to May 1, the senior who reads the most books will receive a scholarship! Each book you read will enter you into a drawing to win a gift basket. Books can be from The PUBLIC LIBRARY. The HIGH SCHOOL library . OR even BOOKS FROM HOME. The fastest reader wins! Submit your registration (NAME AND PHONE) BEFORE APRIL 1ST. Call or just head to the library. You will be provided supplies to track your progress!
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI-HEAP) is designed to assist low-income individuals with keeping heat in their homes in the winter and cooling in the summer with the goal of preventing a potential utility shut-off or restoring home energy. All applicants must provide a photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members ages 18 and older, Social Security numbers for all household minors, copies of their most recent utility bills, and proof of income for the preceding month. Additional documents may be required to determine eligibility for assistance. Getliheap.com is the site to apply.
For a child in foster care, so much changes - homes, schools, adults, routines... One thing that can stay the same is a CASA volunteer. One consistent adult can make a huge difference in a child's life, and that's exactly the role of a CASA volunteer. Learn more about CASA today! Call or text 479-857-6819
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