EVENTS >> 6-15-2013

MEETING ON PARKS TUESDAY IN CABOT

Cabot officials and the Parks and Recreation Commission invites residents to a public meeting at the Cabot City Annex, 208 N. First St.,  at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The purpose of the meeting is to identify potential outdoor park and recreation needs and priorities for the city.

Ethnic minorities, persons with special needs, elderly persons over 55, and special interest groups are encouraged to attend and participate.

For people who are unable to attend the meeting, call 501-605-1506. Written comments may be submitted to Cabot Parks and Recreation, 508 N. Lincoln, Cabot, Ark. 72023.


LONOKE COUNTY MUSEUM DINNER SATURDAY

The Lonoke County Museum will hold its annual Italian dinner from 5:30 until 8 p.m. next Saturday. The menu includes homemade lasagna, sausage with green beans and mushrooms, or chicken Alfredo with salad, bread and dessert. Tickets are $13 per person or $25 per couple. Door prizes will be given.


POLICE, FIRE CHIEFS TO PERFORM IN PLAY

Sen. Eddie Joe Williams, Cabot Police Chief Jackie Davis, Fire Chief Phil Robinson, Dr. Scott Hill of Hill and Moudy Family Dentistry and Cabot High School band director Joe Trusty will headline the Cabot Community Theatre’s production of “Here Comes the Bride...And There Goes the Groom” on June 21-22. Both shows will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The one-act play is set at Millie Compton’s wedding “when her fiancé bolts from the altar, leaving everyone trying to figure out why. The wedding just might go on, but not before a purse-flinging smackdown between the mothers of the bride and groom,” according to a news release.

Performers and their wives will play “The Not-so-Newlywed Game” during the Saturday show. All About Stage students will begin each performance with a concert.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 501-941-2266. Tickets are $15, but those making reservations for both nights will receive a $5 discount for a total of $25.

The theater is at 204 North First St.


FIRST BAPTIST'S VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 23

First Baptist Church of Jacksonville will hold vacation Bible school from 5:30 until 8 p.m. June 23 through June 27.

The theme is “Colossal Coaster World: Facing Fear, Trusting Power.” Children who have completed kindergarten up to sixth grade are welcome to participate in the program that offers Bible study, memory verses, music, crafts and missions study.

A snack supper will be served each evening at 5:30 p.m.


MR. AND MRS. FESTIVILLE EVENT SET FOR  JUNE 21

Registration and drop-in rehearsal for the Mr. and Mrs. FestiVille Pageant in Jacksonville is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21. The entry fee is $30 and the photogenic fee is $15. The pageant, which will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at Dupree Park is for babies and kids up to 18-year-olds. For more information, call 501-529-3685.


WARD CHURCH HOSTS DIXIE MELODY BOYS  JUNE 20

The Dixie Melody Boys, a Southern gospel quartet, will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Ward. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. The church is at Markham and Church streets.

For more information, call 501-843-3336.


CABOT CIVITAN CLUB MEETS FIRST, THIRD MONDAYS 

The Cabot Civitan Club meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays at the First Security Bank downtown. Its next meeting is Monday. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, call Tom Nolting at 501-606-3731.


GOSPEL TONES QUARTET WILL PERFORM IN CABOT

The Gospel Tones Quartet will perform at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26 at Mountain Springs Baptist Church on Hwy. 5 in Cabot during a community potluck luncheon.


ZION HILL BAPTIST SCREENING 'RING THE BELL'

Zion Hill Baptist Church will screen the film “Ring the Bell” in its fellowship hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26. Admission is $1.

“Ring the Bell” is the story of high-powered sports agent Rob Decker as he works to secure Shawn Hart, the top high school baseball prospect in the country. It stars Ryan Scharoun and Ashley Anderson McCarthy and features Christian music artists Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman and Matthew West, along with baseball legends Rick Sutcliffe, John Kruk and Ben Zobrist.

Concessions will be available. The church is near Hwys. 89.


FIFTH SUNDAY SINGING AT CHRIST WORSHIP CENTER

A fifth Sunday gospel singing will be held at 6 p.m. June 30 at Christ Worship Center Church, 105 W. Myrtle St. in Cabot.