Community Calendar

The Ozark Center for Lifestyle Medicine is hosting its monthly whole food plant-based (WFPB) potluck meal on the second Monday of each month, and we’d love to have you join us tonight!

This community event is a wonderful opportunity to savor beautiful, delicious, healthy food, learn more about plant-based eating, and meet folks who are wanting to take a proactive role in restoring their bodies to optimal health and vitality!

We will hear the stories of some who have experienced the power of a plant-based diet to heal, and you’ll have an opportunity to “ask the doc” of Dr. Morgan, a Lifestyle Medicine physician, any questions you may have about plant-based eating, and lifestyle medicine in general. Dr. Morgan will also give a short presentation on how Lifestyle Medicine can help treat, prevent, and reverse disease.

If you can make it, just bring a dish that is based on whole plants (with minimal to no oil and salt, and no animal products) to share. If you’re not the cooking type, feel free to bring some cut-up fruit or raw veggies. Anything real and minimally processed is welcome! We just want you to come!

Please feel free to invite anyone who may be interested in coming with you! (Your dish will cover for them). Also, if you have children, say 9 and up, who are interested in healthy living, feel free to bring them along as well!

BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place

NAMI Family Support Groups-A support group for persons with loved ones who are living with a mental illness.
NAMI Family Support Groups are open to family members/care givers of persons living with a mental illness.
Facilitated
NAMI Support Groups are facilitated by peers for peers and cannot be observed by students or professionals
Privacy and absolute confidentiality is fundamental to providing group members with a sense of safety and support.

NAMI Arkansas is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to help people living with mental illness, their families, and the community. NAMI Arkansas operates a statewide organization providing and coordinating a network of local support groups providing support, education, and advocacy throughout the state.

This fall, roam a world outside time as acclaimed studio Klip Collective uses light, sound, and state-of-the-art projection mapping to transform acres of Ozark nature into a one-of-a-kind journey across time and space.

Designed exclusively for the museum’s North Forest, this outdoor, site-responsive experience features six immersive installations for you and your crew to explore. Witness the natural rhythms of the Earth brought to life, see yourself fractured across the surface of a broken time machine, marvel together at the movements of the forest in a landscape of light, and more.

Backed by a custom soundtrack and open during the Ozarks’ most beautiful season, Time Loop truly offers an outdoor experience unlike any in Northwest Arkansas.

Every time it rains, litter that is left on the ground washes to creeks and streams. You can help. Pick Up Where You Play is a series of litter cleanups happening throughout Northwest Arkansas during the fall months. Last year over 500 volunteers removed trash from parks, trails, creeks, rivers, and lakes. Volunteers are entered to win adventures in the 3 major watersheds of NWA. For event days and locations go to www.knowtheflownwa.com!

: Dive into this visually stunning documentary, Cries from the Cotton Field, a
film by Dr. Larry Foley. This documentary is delivered through the words of Father Pietro Bandini, who worked extensively for the benefit of
the Italian immigrants coming to America in the
late 1800s. His work led him to Southeast Arkansas, where Italian families were suffering on
the Sunnyside Plantation. Through their cries,
Father Bandini answered with hope as they
looked to settle a better land, which led to the
settlement and creation of Tontitown, Arkansas.
Following the documentary, Emily PianaltoBeshears will take questions and give commentary about the film, Fr Bandini, and her family.
Light snacks will be provided

Love jewelry? Learn to create your own in this fun, hands-on beading class! Whether you’re drawn to bold statement pieces or delicate designs, this beginner-friendly workshop will teach you the essential techniques of beading—from stringing to finishing. You’ll craft bracelets, necklaces, and earrings in colors and styles that match your wardrobe and personality. Participants will receive expert instruction and personalized guidance from Suzie Jenkins, a beaded jewelry designer. All materials will be provided—including a wide variety of beads and finishings—so you can focus on learning and creating. This small-group setting makes
it easy to ask questions, get inspired by others, and leave with handmade jewelry and new skills. Warning: many students get hooked on beading after just one class—don’t be surprised if you do too! All materials, as well as lunch, are provided and covered in your class fee.

Get ready to tap your feet and turn up the volume as we explore the exciting origins of Rock and Roll! From its Delta Blues roots to the electrifying sounds of Memphis, this music-filled program will trace the evolution of one of America’s most influential genres.Join Dr. Gary Barrow, retired music professor from Arkansas Tech University, as he guides you through the early days of Rock and Roll with engaging stories, audio recordings, and lively video clips. You’ll hear the powerful voices and rhythms of legendary artists like Elvis Presley,
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Chuck Berry, and more—many with deep roots in Arkansas and the South.This class is perfect for music lovers and curious minds alike. Whether you grew up with these sounds or are discovering them for the first time, come enjoy great conversation, toe-tapping tunes, and a deeper appreciation for the
music that changed the world.

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

Retired educators and retired edu support staff gather to have lunch, engage with other retirees, share news, information, and updates on retirement benefits. WCRTA provides a $1500 scholarship to students pursuing a teaching career and also collects donations to local charities.