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WED
September
27
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

THU
September
28
7:15 AM - 3:00 PM

The Regional Industrial Safety Alliance (RISA) and the Arkansas Department of Labor will host the 22nd Annual Worker’s Safety Conference at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville on Thursday, September 28, beginning at 7:15 a.m. ...

THU
September
28
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Come join me for a fun night out with friends. $40 will secure your spot & will include instruction on making trendy bows for your holiday decor. Refreshments will be provided & you will get to make 2 bows to take home with you. Please call ...

FRI
September
29
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Faculty Colloquiums give Lyon faculty an opportunity to present their research on a variety of topics. These presentations are free and open to the public.

FRI
September
29
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to present “Have a Seat,” an exhibition by Clay Palmer, at the BAAC Gallery on Main (226 E Main St) August 15 - September 30, 2023. Mark your calendar for the closing reception on Friday, September 29, 5 – 7 ...

SAT
September
30
7:45 AM - 4:00 PM

The Sandtown Shuffle (Fall Edition) “No Frills” gravel ride in the Foothills. Come and hang with us at The Dirt Church! (Camping Welcome!) Join us in Sandtown AR on 9/30/23 Route Description: 3 routes all will depart from the Pool’s Chapel ...

SAT
September
30
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

All proceeds go to provide equipment, scholarship, and camp opportunities for students in Northeast Arkansas. Shooters must provide: shotgun, ammo (50 rounds), shooting pouch, ear & eye protection. Other events of the day include: silent auction, ...

SAT
September
30
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Whether you’re an individual, on a church safety team, in law enforcement, or in the military, our Pistol Self Defense Courses are the perfect way to take your shooting and defensive skills to the next level. The Level 2 Pistol Self Defense ...

SAT
September
30
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Hello ladies and gentlemen! We here at the Ramsey Estate are hosting something new, something different! We would like to jam with you! If you're a local musician and you enjoy playing, this event is for you! Whether you want to play music, or simply ...

TUE
October
3
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

WED
October
4
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

THU
October
5
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

An opportunity for Lyon students and local recruiters to connect regarding internships and full-time positions.

THU
October
5 7
12:00 PM

Gallery 246 invites artists to “Plein on Main,” a plein air contest in Arkansas’ oldest town. That’s an open air, live painting competition, where you will work in your favorite medium outdoors in Batesville’s downtown district.

THU
October
5
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The City of Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh and Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery invite you to "City-County Connections."

FRI
October
6 28
12:00 AM

Test your nerves this Halloween season at The River Haunt, Main Street Batesville’s 10,000 square foot haunted house. Endless spooks and screams are available every Friday and Saturday in October.

FRI
October
6 31
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come get scared at the NEWLY REMODELED Haunted House! We are open EVERY FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHT in October and Halloween Night. Doors open at 7 PM. Admission is $10 a person. The concession stand will also be open!

SAT
October
7 29
12:00 AM

Located minutes away from Batesville in beautiful Bathesda, Arkansas, the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches’ Pumpkin Patch is an absolutely perfect autumnal destination that is fun for the whole family. The Patch includes endless fun with attractions ...

SAT
October
7
6:45 AM - 11:00 PM

The Steady Steve 5K on Batesville's Westside honors the legacy of Stephen Raviscioni, who worked tirelessly with his loving wife, Autumn, to establish Our Father's Table food ministry. Stephen had also turned to running for fitness and health in a big ...

SAT
October
7
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Harps and M&P are hosting a Fall Festival & Market with over 20 vendors, door prizes, kids games and food trucks!

SAT
October
7
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

You ae sure to learn something new at each of our homesteading classes the first Saturday of the month. Every class we will discuss food preservation (fermenting, canning, dehydrating, et cetera) as a local expert discusses a topic corresponding to the ...

SAT
October
7
SAT
October
7
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Family Violence Prevention presents: Karaoke for a Cause.

MON
October
9
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Independence County Extension Agent Michelle Mobley will present Composting on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 10:30 am.

TUE
October
10
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join us for the Independence County Hiring Event. Division of Workforce Services staff and mobile unit will be on-site to assist you with resume writing and online applications. There will be great networking and job opportunities. Come dressed for ...

TUE
October
10
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

WED
October
11
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Homeschooling classes at Old Independence Regional Museum give your children ages 5-18 a great interactive afternoon to learn about the world around them. Our theme for the next few years is “Decades of Progress”. We began in 1820 when Batesville was ...

WED
October
11
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

THU
October
12
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Get your flu shot at convenient locations on Main Street on Thursday, October 12th. Flu shots will be available at the Courthouse from 8:30-11:00am and at City Hall from 1-3pm. Flu shots are free and walk-ups are welcome.

THU
October
12
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Journey into the Halloween haunted history of Main Street Batesville and surrounding blocks. Stories by the fireplace followed by a walking tour exploring the ghost sorties and legends of Batesville. Free to attend and all are ages welcome. RSVP is ...

SAT
October
14

Mark your calendars and share with your friends! We’re celebrating the 10th Annual King of the Crag the weekend of October 14th! King of the Crag is a sport climbing competition for climbers of any skill level. Climb all day Saturday and enjoy an ...

SAT
October
14
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

For the sixth year, White River Health is running to help provide food for children in our local schools. Local food pantries are seeing increasing numbers of families in need. Food insecurity is a significant issue for kids today. At least 60-75% of ...

SAT
October
14
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Come out and enjoy a fun class with Sarah from Sarah•Dipity and Kim with Whippoorwill Charm! In this class you will create your own person charcuterie board. It will be provided on a disposable bamboo plate so you can take it home and share with your ...

TUE
October
17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

TUE
October
17
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Stop by the Batesville Community Center from 4pm to 7pm on Tuesday, October 17th for a free women's health event. There will be several free screenings during the event such as hernia screenings, lab draws for cholesterol and glucose, free flu shots, ...

TUE
October
17
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come learn how to make a chunky blanket in this three hour class. All materials provided. $85 class fee. Register online HERE.

WED
October
18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

THU
October
19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Journey into the Halloween haunted history of Main Street Batesville and surrounding blocks. Stories by the fireplace followed by a walking tour exploring the ghost sorties and legends of Batesville. Free to attend and all are ages welcome. RSVP is ...

FRI
October
20
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Register online or by emailing Advancement at Advancement@uaccb.edu.

FRI
October
20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Faculty Colloquiums give Lyon faculty an opportunity to present their research on a variety of topics. These presentations are free and open to the public.

FRI
October
20
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check out the art of Rita Wiley from Ash Flat, featured in the windows of Gallery 246 September through October. Here the artist discuss her work during an artist reception on October 20, from 5-7 pm.

FRI
October
20 23
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Lyon College Theatre presents "White Desert" by Maxwell Anderson. General admission is $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens/students. Admission is free for Lyon College students, faculty, and staff.

SAT
October
21

Batesville Area Arts Council presents Artoberfest. Artist booths, sidewalk calk competition, live music, and more. - Save the Date! More details to come.

SAT
October
21
12:00 AM

Halloween parade, costume contest and a street “monster dance.” -Save the date! More details to come.

SUN
October
22
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join North Heights Church of Christ for their fall Trunk or Treat and Chili Cookoff on Sunday, October 22nd at 5 pm.

TUE
October
24
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

TUE
October
24
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us every fourth Tuesday at 11am for Recipe Exchange Club! Please bring a dish and the recipe so we can share ideas! October's recipe theme is Halloween Treats.

WED
October
25
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

THU
October
26
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Journey into the Halloween haunted history of Main Street Batesville and surrounding blocks. Stories by the fireplace followed by a walking tour exploring the ghost sorties and legends of Batesville. Free to attend and all are ages welcome. RSVP is ...

THU
October
26
FRI
October
27 29
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Lyon College, located in Batesville, hosts the Arkansas Scottish Festival, one of the premier Scottish festivals in the United States. Established in 1979 as the Highland Games, the festival is emblematic of the College, its Scottish heritage, and its ...

SAT
October
28
12:00 AM

Main Street Batesville's trick or treating event. Save the date! More details to come.

SAT
October
28
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Free admission to the Old Independence Regional Museum on October 28th for Halloween Family Day. Trick-or-treat around the museum, stop by various craft stations and participate in the costume contest at 2 p.m.

SAT
October
28
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Every fourth Saturday of the month Independence County Library and NEA Gamer's Guild host a tabletop gaming day from 11 am to 4 pm. A play-to-win game is offered every gaming day. All ages and abilities welcome.

SAT
October
28
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free Fall Festival hosted by Ruddell Hill Baptist Church with hayrides, food, bounce house, games, giveaways, and more! Everything is free!

SAT
October
28
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Trunk or treat for the kids featuring a motorcycle and car show at Riverside Park. For more information or participate in the show visit the Facebook page.

TUE
October
31
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

WED
November
1
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

FRI
November
3
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Lyon College's Fall Choral Concert. Free and open to the public.

SAT
November
4
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

You ae sure to learn something new at each of our homesteading classes the first Saturday of the month. Every class we will discuss food preservation (fermenting, canning, dehydrating, et cetera) as a local expert discusses a topic corresponding to the ...

SAT
November
4
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Humane Society of Independence County presents Trivia Night - Save the Date! More details to come.

TUE
November
7
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

WED
November
8
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

THU
November
9
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come learn how to make a chunky blanket in this three hour class. All materials provided. $85 class fee. Register online HERE.

SAT
November
11
TUE
November
14
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

WED
November
15
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Homeschooling classes at Old Independence Regional Museum give your children ages 5-18 a great interactive afternoon to learn about the world around them. Our theme for the next few years is “Decades of Progress”. We began in 1820 when Batesville was ...

WED
November
15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

FRI
November
17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Faculty Colloquiums give Lyon faculty an opportunity to present their research on a variety of topics. These presentations are free and open to the public.

FRI
November
17 18
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

You will be transported to a magical world of dancing Sugar Plums, a Mouse King and Toy Soldiers. Follow Clara on her journey filled with interesting characters, amazing costumes and beautiful scenery. This classical ballet is loved by audiences of all ...

SAT
November
18
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Lyon College will host a Community Christmas Craft Show and Yard Sale on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Crescent parking lot in front of Brown Fine Arts Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville. Individuals, ...

TUE
November
21
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

WED
November
22
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

SAT
November
25

Main Street Batesville presents Small Business Saturday - Save the Date! More details to come.

SAT
November
25

Main Street Batesville presents Light Up Downtown - Save the Date! More details to come.

TUE
November
28
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

WED
November
29
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

SAT
December
2
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The race is being held to honor the memory of Garrett Yeager beloved friend, son, brother and father. All proceeds will be donated in his memory to Special Olympics of Batesville and Our Fathers Table. Our Father's Table is a hunger charity operating ...

SAT
December
2
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Get the holiday season started with Santa's Pancake Breakfast at Cedar Ridge! The Cedar Ridge PTO is hosting the 7th Annual Santa's Pancake Breakfast! This event will take place on December 2, 2023 and feature student performers.

SAT
December
2
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Come learn how to make a chunky blanket in this three hour class. All materials provided. $85 class fee. Register online HERE.

MON
December
4
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TUE
December
5
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

WED
December
6
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

THU
December
7 8
12:00 AM

Southside High School’s annual production, the “Ye Olde Christmasse Madrigal Feaste” will be held December 7 and 8. In the style of “Merrie Olde England,” with Renaissance costumes, decorations, drama, and fanfares, the Southside High School choirs ...

FRI
December
8 9

Main Street Batesville presents Old Fashioned Christmas - Save the Date! More details to come.

SAT
December
9

Main Street Batesville presents Kiwanis Christmas Parade - Save the Date! More details to come.

SAT
December
9
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join Old Independence Regional Museum as we welcome Santa Claus! Visit with Santa during OIRM's Christmas Craft Day. While Santa is only available a limited time (11:00 - 1:00) on December 9, you can create beautiful Christmas gifts and decorations ...

SUN
December
10 11

Our biggest community event of the year is the POLAR EXPRESS. It’s holiday fun for all ages, with cookies and treats, games to play, hot chocolate to enjoy, a free gift to every visitor, a train ride, and of course…A FREE PICTURE WITH SANTA!

SUN
December
10
TUE
December
12
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

TUE
December
12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come learn how to make a chunky blanket in this three hour class. All materials provided. $85 class fee. Register online HERE.

WED
December
13
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

FRI
December
15
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Visit Santa Claus at Southern Bank on December 15th 3pm-5pm.

SAT
December
16

Main Street Batesville presents Wassail Walk - Save the Date! More details to come.

SAT
December
16
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Come take your picture with Santa! Santa will be at the Independence County Library (3rd floor) on December 16th from 11am-2pm.

TUE
December
19
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Every Tuesday join other adults at the library to gather for free coffee, coloring, and conversation. All supplies provided free of charge.

WED
December
20
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Line Dancing every Wednesday at noon! No experience required; all ages and abilities welcome.

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