Events for February 2015

El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
Jan 12 - Mar 21 HealthWorks Community Wide Couch 2 5k Training
HealthWorks is having a community wide Couch 2 5k training program beginning Monday, January 12th and ending Saturday, March 21st. Each Saturday at 8:00 a.m., weather permitting, meet us at the Union County Fairgrounds for a community run/walk. For HealthWorks members, a training schedule will be posted on the 2nd floor. Non-members may pick up a copy of the training schedule in the lobby of HealthWorks. Inquire at the front desk.

**NOTE:  You can also download the C25K app on your smartphone
  • Date:
    January 12, 2015
  • Website:
    http://www.healthworksfitnesscenterar.com/
  • Location:
    HealthWorks and Union County Fairgrounds
  • Contact:
    Terry Clark 870-862-5442 ext 26 or Lindsey Spooner at 870-862-5442 ext 14
  • EMail:
    tclark1@suddenlinkmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    1/12/2015 through March 21, 2015
  • Fees/Admission:
    Couch 2 5k training is free to the public. Registration fee for the 5k on Saturday, March 21st yet to be determined.
Jan 25 - Mar 20 Get Lean in '15
HealthWorks Fitness Center is starting the New Year with Get Lean in '15. This program is an 8 week challenge that focuses on total wellness through a variety of Fat Loss Lifestyle Education Classes and Workouts. Participants will receive a pamphlet containing healthy nutrition and time efficient workouts. Interactive lectures teaching the fat loss lifestyle are scheduled weekly on Sundays from 3:00-4:00pm. This program will end Friday March 20th.
  • Date:
    January 25, 2015
  • Time:
    3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Website:
    https://www.healthworksfitnesscenter.com
  • Location:
    HealthWorks Fitness Center Conference Room
  • Contact:
    Terry Clark 870-862-5442 ext 26
  • EMail:
    tclark1@suddenlinkmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Educational seminar dates are as follows: January 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 25th, and March 1st, 8th, and 15th.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $120 which includes 8 weeks of unlimited access to XTS classes, education, and workouts.
Feb 2 Preservation Society
Topic: Diary of Jacob Hass: 9th Wisconsin Inf. (Civil War, Camden Expedition) Speaker: Mark Christ Free and open to the public
  • Date:
    February 2, 2015
  • Time:
    5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.soarkhistory.com
  • Location:
    510 N. Jackson - Newton House Museum
  • Contact:
    Patrick Hotard 870-862-9890
  • EMail:
    info@soarkhistory.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 2, 2015 5:15 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Feb 2 Magicland Circus
The Circus is coming to Town! The Circus will be in town for one day only February 2nd with one performance at 7pm. The show will be a the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium. Doors open one hour before show time in order to get a good seat. Adult tickets are $16 and children age 2 - 14 get in free with paid adult and a free pass form one of your local merchants. For additional information please e-mail us at: Familyfuncircus@gmail.com
  • Date:
    February 2, 2015
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location:
    El Dorado Municipal Auditorium
  • EMail:
    familyfuncircus@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Feb 2 2015
  • Fees/Admission:
    $16 for adults $7 for children age 2 - 14 however there are free passes around town at your local merchants.
Feb 5 South Arkansas Administrative Professionals Meeting
Exploitation of the Elderly and disabled: Presented by Pam Reed- Adult Protective Services
  • Date:
    February 5, 2015
  • Time:
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://saapnetwork.wix.com
  • Location:
    St. Mary's Episcopal Church Parish Hall 512 Champagnolle Road
  • Contact:
    Please RSVP by Monday February 1, 2015
  • EMail:
    saapnetwork@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 5, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free admission
Feb 7 HealthWorks Community Run/Walk
Meet as a community at the Union County Fairgrounds for the Couch 2 5k run/walk (weather permitting).
  • Date:
    February 7, 2015
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Website:
    https://www.healthworksfitnesscenter.com
  • Location:
    Union County Fairgrounds Track
  • Contact:
    Lindsey Spooner 870-862-5442 ext 14
  • EMail:
    healthworksfitness1@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    2/7/2015 8:00 a.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Feb 7 UCAPS Furball
Fundraiser for Union County Animal Protection Society. Food, Band, Silent Auction. Casual dress
  • Date:
    February 7, 2015
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location:
    American Legion El Dorado AR
  • Contact:
    870-918-6638
  • Date/Time Details:
    02/07/15 6:30 - 11:00 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $20 individual, $30 couple
Feb 7 - Feb 8 Silk lead man "Gary Jenkins"
At PANDORA LOUNGE LEAD MAN OF "SILK" In 1992, Gary answered an audition call and earned the role as lead singer for Keith Sweat's newly formed R&B group Silk. Their career began with the success of "Freak Me" and "Lose Control" from Silk's 1992 debut album Lose Control. Their career spanned the globe for nearly ten years, with more than five million records sold. In September 1994, Jenkins appeared in the R&B group, Black Men United with mentor Keith Sweat on the single, "U Will Know" from the soundtrack to the movie, Jason's Lyric. The success of their second album, Silk, led to the follow-up, Tonight. Remaining consistent, they released their fourth album, Love Session in 2001. The group gained national recognition with his appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Live with Regis and Kathi Lee, MTV, BET, Soul Train, Jenny Jones, Ricki Lake, Moesha, Showtime At The Apollo and Motown Live among others. Achieving international acclaim, Gary has toured throughout the world in such countries as Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, France, the Netherlands and Germany
  • Date:
    February 7, 2015
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
  • Website:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silks-gary-jenkins-tickets-7672704265
  • Location:
    PANDORA LOUNGE
  • Contact:
    JEREMY 870-8148484
  • EMail:
    mix96jo@yahoo.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    FEBRUARY 7, 2015
  • Fees/Admission:
    AT DOOR $15.00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silks-gary-jenkins-tickets- 767270-4265
     
Feb 10 HEAT (Healthy Eating and Tasting) presented by South Arkansas Center on Aging
Monthly program for older adults 50 and better. Each month will feature a different chef from one of our local businesses in the community. The program will provide tips for healthy recipes, food demonstrations and food tasting! A light lunch will be served so reservations are required. Call Lori DeWese at 870 881-8969
  • Date:
    February 10, 2015
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location:
    HealthWorks
  • Contact:
    Lori DeWese, Education Coordinator at South Arkansas Center on Aging 870 881-8969
  • EMail:
    lkdewese@uams.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 10, 2015/ 11:30am - 12:30pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    FREE
Feb 12 Blood Drive at East Main Baptist Church
East Main Baptist Church is hosting a Blood Drive tonight and they welcome you to join! It is a Valentine themed event with "share the love" & "I changed someone's world" t-shirts. They will have snacks and drinks as well and you will be entered into a drawing to win dinner for two!
  • Date:
    February 12, 2015
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location:
    East Main Baptist Church 1903 East Main Street El Dorado, AR 71730
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 12, 2015 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb 14 HealthWorks Community Run/Walk
Meet as a community at the Union County Fairgrounds for the Couch 2 5k run/walk (weather permitting). Wear RED for Valentine's Day!
  • Date:
    February 14, 2015
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Website:
    https://www.healthworksfitnesscenter.com
  • Location:
    Union County Fairgrounds Track
  • Contact:
    Lindsey Spooner 870-862-5442 ext 14
  • EMail:
    healthworksfitness1@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    2/14/2015 8:00 a.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Feb 14 Seasons of Love with the South Arkansas Symphony
This Concert OVERVIEW Love is in the air and Maestro Poling has put together a program of some of the most beautiful music ever written. Experience these oft unheard of pieces featuring tenor, Randal Rushing and principal French Horn, Tom Hundemer. The concert will conclude with the original version of Appalachian Spring written by American composer, Aaron Copland. Program: Holst: Brook Green Suite Britten: Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings Intermission Copland: Appalachian Spring
  • Date:
    February 14, 2015
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.southarkansassymphony.org
  • Location:
    El Dorado Municipal Auditorium 100 W. 8th Street El Dorado, AR. 71730
  • Contact:
    South Arkansas Symphony Box Office: 870-862-0521
  • EMail:
    sasoexecdirector@sbcglobal.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, February 14, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    tickets are between $5-$25
Feb 17 South Point Dermatology Ribbon Cutting
Join South Point Dermatology Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, February 17, at  10:00 a.m., located at 613 Thompson, El Dorado, Arkansas.  Meet Shelbi Van Pelt, MSN, APRN, along with her team. 
 
  • Date:
    February 17, 2015
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location:
    South Point Dermatology
    613 Thompson
    El Dorado, AR 71730

     
  • Contact:
    Kay Smith
  • EMail:
    kay@goeldorado.com
  • Date/Time Details:

    Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Feb 17 Business After Hours Hosted by PJ's Coffee
Business After Hours will be hosted by PJ's Coffee located at the Spot.  This is an opportunity to network with other area professionals as well as visit a Chamber of Commerce member's business and learn more about what it is that they do. Refreshments will be served. Bring your business card for the door prize drawings. RSVPs are not required.
  • Date:
    February 17, 2015
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://goeldorado.bizzuka.org/work/Networking-Opportunities
  • Location:
    PJ's Coffee
    106 West Main
    El Dorado, AR 71730
  • Contact:
    Tiffany Olson (870) 863-6113
  • EMail:
    chamber@goeldorado.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, February 17, from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    The cost is $5.00 at the door.
Feb 19 - Feb 21 HOPE Landing Rug Show
Outstanding selection of antique & hand woven Oriental rugs from a major wholesaler from Dallas World Trade Center, Exclusive Oriental Rugs. ALL RUGS 50%-60% OFF. $1,000,000 inventory from Persia, China, India, Pakistan & Turkey. Proceeds to Benefit HOPE Landing
  • Date:
    February 19, 2015
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.hopelanding.com
  • Location:
    St. Mary's Episcopal Church Parish Hall 512 Champagnolle, El Dorado, Arkansas
  • Contact:
    Jenny Williams (870) 862-0500
  • EMail:
    jenny@hopelanding.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 19th - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. February 20th and 21st 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Admission is free
Feb 19 Getting Started with Pinterest and Instagram
Join us for a fun and fast paced look at these emerging social networks. In this seminar, we will explore how these social networks may fit your business and how to make these effective. We will also discuss time management tips on how to make sure you are spending the appropriate amounts of time on these social networks.
  • Date:
    February 19, 2015
  • Time:
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eaar77751489603d
  • Location:
    SouthArk - East Campus
  • Contact:
    Julia Nipper, SAU ASBTDC Training Coordinator SAU Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center 870-235-5033 julianipper@saumag.edu
  • EMail:
    julianipper@saumag.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 19,2015 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $30
Feb 21 HealthWorks Community Run/Walk
Meet as a community at the Union County Fairgrounds for the Couch 2 5k run/walk (weather permitting).
  • Date:
    February 21, 2015
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Website:
    https://www.healthworksfitnesscenter.com
  • Location:
    Union County Fairgrounds Track
  • Contact:
    Lindsey Spooner 870-862-5442 ext 14
  • EMail:
    healthworksfitness1@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    2/21/2015 8:00 a.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free
Feb 21 Jalisco's Mexican Restaurant Crawfish Boil
If you like Hot and Spicy Crawdaddy's Jalisco's in Strong, Arkansas is the place to be on February 21,2015. Call and reserve your crawfish today! 8707972555
  • Date:
    February 21, 2015
  • Time:
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location:
    9564 Strong Hwy, Strong, Arkansas
  • Contact:
    Jonathan Williams 8707972555
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 21,2015
Feb 24 South Arkansas Networking Breakfast Sponsored by Timberlane Health & Rehab
Join us with a new event: South Arkansas Networking Breakfast sponsored by Timberlane Health & Rehab,2002 Timberwood El Dorado, AR 71730. Each attendee will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to others as well as tell a little about what they do and who they work for in a fun, friendly environment. Win door prizes and network at the same time. Breakfast will be catered by Paula's Catering. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members
  • Date:
    February 24, 2015
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location:
    Timberlane Health & Rehab, 2002 Timberwood El Dorado, AR 71730
  • Contact:
    Tiffany Olson (870) 863-6113
  • EMail:
    chamber@goeldorado.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 24, 2015 7:30 till 9:00 a.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $15 for members $20 for non-members
Feb 25 El Dorado Bankers Blood Drive
16th Annual El Dorado Bankers Blood Drive Banks Participating: BancorpSouth First Financial Bank Regions Bank Simmons Bank Smackover State Bank Southern Bancorp $600 Wal-Mart gift card given away at the end of the drive. Door prizes given away every hour! Pizza, Spudnuts, and Drinks will be provided!
  • Date:
    February 25, 2015
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location:
    South Arkansas Arts Center 110 E 5th St. El Dorado, AR 71730
  • EMail:
    tiffany.hunter@lifeshare.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, February 25, 2015 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Feb 26 South Arkansas Administrative Professionals Bunko Night
Bunko Night Everyone is invited Come Play Bunko and Help Fundraise Whether your a newbie or an old Pro!
  • Date:
    February 26, 2015
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://saapnetwork.wix.com/saap
  • Location:
    St. Mary's Episcopal Church- Parish Hall
  • Contact:
    Please RSVP by Monday February 23rd.
  • EMail:
    saapnetwork@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    February 26th from 6pm-9pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $10 per player
Feb 28 HealthWorks Community Run/Walk
Meet as a community at the Union County Fairgrounds for the Couch 2 5k run/walk (weather permitting).
  • Date:
    February 28, 2015
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Website:
    https://www.healthworksfitnesscenter.com
  • Location:
    Union County Fairgrounds Track
  • Contact:
    Lindsey Spooner 870-862-5442 ext 14
  • EMail:
    healthworksfitness1@gmail.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    2/28/2015 2/28/2015
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free