Events for July 2016

What is a kids marathon? The South Arkansas Kids Marathon is an EXCITING event that gives children ages 5 to 12 years the opportunity to complete the marathon distance (26.2 miles) over an extended period of time. Participants have 12 weeks to complete at least 25 miles and may run, jog, walk or do a combination of all three. Then on race day, Saturday, July 9th, all registered participants finish their marathon as they run. The Final Mile (1.2 miles) on the official race course starting and finishing at HealthWorks Fitness Center in El Dorado, Arkansas. Free Training Program Children can train at home with an adult training partner or can join a group if offered at school, church or any civic/community/athletic organization. Parents should consult with your child?s physician before beginning this or any fitness program. The Training Logs can be found online at www.healthworksfitnesscenter.com or at HealthWorks Fitness Center. This training log will help them reach their mileage goal prior to race day. Suggested start date for the 12 week training is March 14th. The 9 week training should begin no later than April 4th. All training logs will be turned in on race day or at packet pickup (TBA). Kid's Marathon - Help Your Child Succeed Lead a Program Today Forming a Kid's Marathon Training Program is fun and easy to begin. Programs are led by adult volunteers and can be conducted at school, church or any civic/community/athletic organization. A sample email can be provided for those interested in coaching a group of kids. For More Information Call or Email: Danielle Clark 870-862-5442 ext 35 kidworks.hfc@gmail.com Terry Clark 870-862-5442 ext 26 wellness.hfc@gmail.com

The Forth Family Annual Firework Show

Join South Arkansas Administrative Professionals for our July meeting sponsored by Office Equipment of Southern Arkansas. The presentation this month will be on "Motivating People."

Join us for an evening with Grammy winner Richard Marx with special guest Barrett Baber. This incredible performance will be the inaugural event in the newly renovated El Dorado Municipal Auditorium.

Hannah Pregnancy Centers second annual online auction "Christmas in July". Get your Christmas shopping done a little early with some great items donated from local business and support your local pregnancy resource center in the process!

Business After Hours will be hosted by State Farm - Michelle Balstad. 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.

First Financial Bank Presents Community Movie Night showing Disney ZOOTOPIA. Concessions will be sold. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a movie outdoors!

Academy award-winner Kevin Costner & Modern West perform live at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium Friday, July 22nd.

Main Street El Dorado welcomes former CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Little Texas, to Union Square for the Murphy USA Summer Concert Series. The concert is FREE to the public and begins at 7 pm following the award-winning Showdown at Sunset.

The El Dorado Wilcat Scramble raises money to help with expenses for the football team. This is a four man scramble. Lots of Door Prizes! Lunch will be provided prior to the event on the practice range at 12p.m..

Banquet to honor the class of 2016 inductees into the Union County Sports Hall of Fame.