Events for May 2017

Free 10 week training program for women of all ages and abilities to learn to run or walk for exercise. At the completion of the 10 weeks of training your graduation event will be the Women Can Run/Walk 5K in Conway on May 13th, 2017. Clinics will meet twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM at Parkers Chapel Track.

Senior Circle, a Medical Center of South Arkansas program, is now accepting new members. Senior Circle is a program for individuals age 50 or better who are interested in pursuing an active lifestyle, learning about health and wellness and meeting others. Events and activities are designed to help you stay healthy, vibrant and active. We encourage you to pursue the things you love, try new hobbies and interests and meet new friends.

The El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce will be having a ribbon cutting for Midway Marble & Granite, LLC Ribbon Cutting at their new location. The event will go from 8am-2pm with the ribbon cutting ceremony being done at 10am. Midway Marble & Granite, LLC's Ribbon Cutting will have a radio remote from KZHE featuring Steve (Big Boy) Davis from 10:00-12:00. There will be light refreshments, door prizes include granite cutting boards, gift cards, and you can sign up for 10% off your next granite purchase at Midway Marble & Granite, LLC. They will also be giving tours of the new showroom.

Union County Master Gardeners Annul Plant Sale, hundreds of plants grown from seed and cuttings as well as plants contributed from Master Gardener's personal gardens. Master Gardeners will be on hand to help with selections and answer gardening questions. Master Gardener John Segraves will be sharpening hand tools so bring your clippers to be sharpened while you shop for plants. Children will be able to pot up a blooming annual to take home and grow.

3rd annual rally to raise funds to provide therapy for abused children in our community. The Rally will include a Poker Run, live music from local bands, food & craft vendors, Bike Games, and a free kid zone.

May is foster care month and we are kicking it off on May 6th! Join The CALL, The Agape House, DHS, and CASA on the court house steps at 6:30pm! In an effort to show love and support for the foster care community in Union County, we are encouraging our county to "turn blue for foster care"! We want to see blue light and ribbons all over town!

Saturday, May 6th is being proclaimed as Foster Care Awareness Day in Union County and the City of El Dorado! Please show your support for past, current and future foster children, foster homes and agencies providing support to the foster care community by joining us for a kickoff event including balloon release, informational booths, t-shirts, etc. Also, show your support by putting blue lights and ribbons out so our foster children see a community that loves and supports them!”

2017 Golden Triangle Economic Development Council Annual Dinner Keynote Speaker - U. S. Congressman Bruce Westerman

You might have a great logo, but do you have a great brand? What’s the difference? Learn how creating and cultivating your brand is vital to your business's success. Leave ready to plan and implement a brand strategy to increase sales and customer retention.

$25 registration fee and $5 supply fee Seed Saving 101 SouthArk East Campus Come and learn about the world of seed saving and heirloom seeds from instructor James Depper, formerly of Bean Mountain Farms and Saving Arkansas’ Agricultural Heritage. Enjoy taking in the history of seed saving, building a seed drying rack, and harvesting seeds from SouthArk’s teaching garden.

Dr. Allen Pirnique will present "Medical Milestones" Dinner provided

South Arkansas Community College Spring Commencement for 2017.

Lupus Flare Fighters is a non-profit organization formed to bring awareness to Union County. This event will take place at the El Dorado Boys & Girls Club on N.W. Avenue. There will be many different type vendors on site, free hot dogs, & water. There will be door prizes, games, face painting, fun for all ages.

Do you need funding to start a business or expand an existing one? Learn about the business financing process and different sources of capital, including SBA-backed loans, traditional bank loans, micro loans, and alternate funding sources.

It sounds almost too good to be true - free books for children in Union County, Arkansas! To support childhood literacy and the United Way of Union County’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the United Way of Union County will host Power of the Purse on Thursday, May 18 at the Granite Club in El Dorado. The Power of the Purse will feature a fashion show from local merchants; a silent auction, which includes purses from local and national celebrities; heavy hors d’oeuvres and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Individual tickets for the event are $35. Group tickets for businesses are also available. Thanks to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and the United Way of Union County, children under the age of 5 years can now have access to their own library where a book is mailed to each enrolled child every month until their fifth birthday. There are currently more than 1,200 children enrolled in the program. In order to enroll more children, we must raise funds to continue to advance the program. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit United Way of Union County’s early literacy initiative – the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The book program is offered to families at no cost. Parents can register their eligible child/children online at www.imaginationlibrary.com. To purchase tickets, donate to the silent auction or get more information, please contact Alexis Alexander at alexis@unitedwayunioncounty.com or 870.862.4903.

Clean Harbors is offering a FREE collection of household hazardous waste for El Dorado and Union County residents. Open the third Saturday of every month April through September from 8 a.m. to noon. Most items are accepted, including used oil and filters, batteries, paints, antifreeze, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids, herbicides, pesticides, poisons, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, over-the-counter medicines, butane and propane cylinders, drain cleaners, aerosol cans, car batteries, and more. Bring items in a sturdy disposable container. Items NOT accepted include: smoke detectors, fire arms, explosives, compressed gases, radioactive waste, business generated waste, biomedical waste, tires, appliances, e-waste and trash. For more information on what is accepted, call 870.863.7173.

Friends of Agape will be hosting the 1st Annual Blue Luncheon with all proceeds benefiting the Agape House Children's Home Ministry and the foster children in their care! Tickets are $50. To obtain tickets, please call (870) 444-5000 or (870) 918-8709. Tickets can be delivered within the El Dorado area!

Infant Loss Support Group for women who have a lost a child by miscarriage, still born or infant death. This support group will meet every Tuesday for 6 weeks starting May 30th. All support groups and individual counseling is offered to the entire community at no charge.

We are excited about this opportunity to increase awareness about entrepreneurship and the resources available to those interested in opening or expanding a business! The Postmasters Grill food truck will be there, too!