11/01/26 - All Saints Day
11/02/26 - Babies & Books Story Time
This is a time for caregivers and babies birth through 18 months to enjoy time together learning and playing.
11/02/26 - Dance Class for Women
Dance Class for Women EVERY Mon and Wed 4:15 pmSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart to Heart Dance Class, Monday and Wednesday 4:15 pm. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Great for all ages. Bring a card with your favorite song. Great exercise and socialization. Dance class includes several types of dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres including the '70s, 80s, and a little hip-hop. The goal is to get moving and dance! Register at the door.
11/02/26 - Women's Fittness Class
Women’s Fitness EVERY Mon and Wed at 5:30 pSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Women's Fitness for women with Angie Bertel every Mon. and Wed, 5:30 pm at the Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. A high -energy, heart-pumping workout experience. Engage in powerful core-building exercises with a combination of bodyweight movements and equipment. Register at the door.
11/03/26 - Understanding Diabetes for Women
Understanding Diabetes Lunch & Learn for WomenSchliemann Center for Women’s Health is hosting a Lunch & Learn for Women on Understanding Diabetes on Tuesday, November 3rd at 12:15 pm at the Schliemann Center. Whether you have been recently diagnosed, have been living with diabetes for years, or simply want to learn more about prevention, this session will offer helpful information for everyone! Speaker is Jodi Bodenhamer, APRN, RN, CDCES. Call to register at 870-508-2345.
11/03/26 - Line Dancing for Women
Line Dancing for Women EVERY Tues 11:15am Beginner to AdvancedSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart Healthy Line Dancing every Tuesday, Beginning Steps 11:15 am, Beginner Dance 12 pm, Advanced Dance 1 pm. Dance your way to a healthier heart with country western moves with classes of all levels. It’s a great exercise for balance, mind and socialization. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Register at the door.
11/03/26 - Beginner Boxing for Women is Back!
Boxing is Back!Boxing for Women for Beginners EVERY Tuesday at Wellness Education CenterSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Boxing for Women, Join instructor Angie Bertel in the exciting return of the Beginner Boxing class. To sign up, all you have to do is show up before class starts, sign a waiver, and you are set! Angie will guide you through strength building boxing exercises and techniques that will improve your overall health and wellbeing. The Wellness Education Center is located at 2545 Hwy 5 North across from Little T’s Mini Golf.
11/04/26 - Color Me Calm
Coloring is an excellent way to slow down and de-stress. Bring your own supplies or choose from a variety of coloring pages and supplies available at the library. This is an excellent opportunity to talk to others in the library community while enjoying healing music and coloring.
11/04/26 - Preschool Story Time
Ages 3 -5Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and fun activities that encourage development of Early Literacy skills in young children.
11/04/26 - Lens on Literature: Nonfiction Book Club
Lens on Literature is the Library’s new nonfiction book club, designed for readers who enjoy exploring real stories, big ideas, and compelling histories—without debate or pressure. Each month, we focus on engaging nonfiction that inspires learning, curiosity, and conversation rooted in the book itself. To keep discussions enjoyable for everyone, all participants agree to be polite, stay on topic, and help create a welcoming space. November: Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest by Stephen E. Ambrose
11/04/26 - Exercise for Women
Exercise for Women EVERY Wed at 10 amSchliemann Center for Women sponsors Exercise at 10 am, every Wednesday at 10am. As exercise class featuring seated and non-seated chair aerobics, cardio and Tai Chi. Held at Schliemann Center 624 Hospital Dr., Mountain Home. Register at the door.
11/05/26 - Board Meeting
The Baxter County Conservation District will hold its Board meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Farm Bureau, 1424 Highway 62 SW, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653. Board meetings are open to the public.
11/05/26 - Uptown - Performing Arts Series
On Thursday, Nov. 5, Uptown: A Celebration of Motown and Soul takes the stage at 7 p.m., bringing the sounds and energy of Motown and soul music to Mountain Home. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for students. Purchase tickets online: www.thesheid.com
11/05/26 - Twin Lakes Playhouse Benefit for Operation Christmas Child
Twin Lakes Playhouse Benefit North Central Arkansas Operation Christmas Child teamfor the evening of Thursday, November 5 @ 7 PM - Tickets are $15.Tickets are available through Cheryl Newman 402-681-8725. Please call or text TODAY!Monies will go toward our Community Packing held annually.The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.
11/06/26 - A SHERLOCK CAROL
Sherlock Holmes is back on the case, but this mystery takes him into the unexpected world of Ebenezer Scrooge and A Christmas Carol.Two legendary stories collide in A Sherlock Carol — a clever, funny, suspenseful holiday mystery filled with familiar characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of Christmas spirit.Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on our website twinlakesplayhouse.org or by calling (870) 424-0444.
11/06/26 - Homeschool Advantage - Robots
Join the Library staff for a fun, educational time. All materials provided.
11/06/26 - Holiday Open House/VIP
Join us at June's Hallmark for our Annual Holiday Open House/VIP first look at Christmas. Snacks & beverages will be served.
11/06/26 - Fish & Shrimp Dinner
Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953 will hold its monthly fried fish and shrimp dinner this coming Friday, November 6th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The menu offers guests fried fish, fried shrimp or a combination plate which also includes hushpuppies, French fries, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage. The event is open to members and qualified guests alike. Take out available. This month, in recognition of Veterans day, veterans will eat at no cost. Mountain Home Moose Lodge is located at 4754 Hwy 5 South, 2.5 miles south of the bypass in Mountain Home. For more information including cost and guest qualification please call 870-491-5696 after 2:00 p.m.
11/06/26 - 10th Annual Kettle Cook-Off
The Salvation Army's 10th Annual Kettle Cook-OffJoin us on November 6, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Real Life Church for tastings from some of North Central Arkansas' finest chefs!🎟️ $10 Tasting PassTickets available at: The Salvation Army, KTLO, and at the event on Friday the 6th!📍 The Salvation Army Social Services111 Highway 201 N.Mountain Home, AR 72653📞 For more information, call 870-424-5708.❤️ All proceeds benefit The Salvation Army Serving North Central Arkansas.
11/07/26 - A SHERLOCK CAROL
Sherlock Holmes is back on the case, but this mystery takes him into the unexpected world of Ebenezer Scrooge and A Christmas Carol.Two legendary stories collide in A Sherlock Carol — a clever, funny, suspenseful holiday mystery filled with familiar characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of Christmas spirit.Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on our website twinlakesplayhouse.org or by calling (870) 424-0444.
11/07/26 - Open Maker Space
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Our Maker Space, Studio 300, will be open so register now and bring your supplies in to work on your latest creative endeavor.We have a limited number of Maker Space equipment you can also sign up to use. (A1 Bambu Mini 3D printers, 3D scanner, Sewing machines, Sizzix and Cuttlebug embossing and cutting machine, a Cricut, a small heat press, an iron, a heat gun, various hand tools, etc...) For questions, to schedule usage of equipment, or guardians who would like to bring a ward with you email jamie.v@baxlib.org. There is a cost for 3D printer filament, cardstock, and designer paper. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/open-maker-space-25983
11/07/26 - Light of the World Benefit Concert
Into The Light, a local non-profit is inviting the public to the free Light of the World Benefit Concert to help child trafficking and exploitation survivors. Event is on Saturday, November 7th at 3pm at The Sheid in Mountain Home.The nationally acclaimed Act of Congress Band will be performing. Event attire is “dress to impress”! Event is free to the public, however a financial appeal will be made.Every event sponsorship and donation raised at this benefit will go directly to helping child sex trafficking survivors in Arkansas. RSVP for this Saturday, November 7th event is appreciated but not required. Make a donation or RSVP at www.intothelightus.org or by calling 870-706-4507. That’s intothelightus.org or call 870-706-4507.
11/07/26 - Praying in Color
Have you ever struggled to find the right words to pray? Or found your mind wandering when you try to sit quietly in prayer? Praying in Color offers a creative and welcoming way to connect with God through color, drawing, and quiet reflection. No artistic experience or special talent is needed. The emphasis is not on creating a work of art, but on discovering a different way to pray. All materials will be provided. The event is free and open to everyone, regardless of church affiliation or previous experience with this style of prayer.
11/07/26 - Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of Baxter County. Contact Mary O'Shields at 773 370-1887
11/07/26 - Democratic Party of Baxter County October Meeting
Join us on Saturday November 7th, 2026 for the monthly Democratic Party of Baxter County meeting. We'll meet from 10:15-11:00 at the Baxter County Library (300 Library Hill Ln, Mountain Home, AR 72653). The Democratic Party of Baxter County meets the 1st Saturday of each month. For more information or to sign up for our emails go to https://www.democratsofbaxtercounty.com/.
11/08/26 - A SHERLOCK CAROL
Sherlock Holmes is back on the case, but this mystery takes him into the unexpected world of Ebenezer Scrooge and A Christmas Carol.Two legendary stories collide in A Sherlock Carol — a clever, funny, suspenseful holiday mystery filled with familiar characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of Christmas spirit.Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on our website twinlakesplayhouse.org or by calling (870) 424-0444.
11/09/26 - Babies & Books Story Time
This is a time for caregivers and babies birth through 18 months to enjoy time together learning and playing.
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Do you want to learn more ways to use your Air Fryer. Lee Ann Blevins with The Baxter County Extension Office will be here to teach us how to make a healthy and delicious meal in the Air Fryer. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/cooking-your-air-fryer-29171
11/09/26 - DIY Holiday Gifts: Jewelry
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn how to make jewelry. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/diy-holiday-gifts-jewelry-30085
11/09/26 - Dance Class for Women
Dance Class for Women EVERY Mon and Wed 4:15 pmSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart to Heart Dance Class, Monday and Wednesday 4:15 pm. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Great for all ages. Bring a card with your favorite song. Great exercise and socialization. Dance class includes several types of dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres including the '70s, 80s, and a little hip-hop. The goal is to get moving and dance! Register at the door.
11/09/26 - Women's Fittness Class
Women’s Fitness EVERY Mon and Wed at 5:30 pSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Women's Fitness for women with Angie Bertel every Mon. and Wed, 5:30 pm at the Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. A high -energy, heart-pumping workout experience. Engage in powerful core-building exercises with a combination of bodyweight movements and equipment. Register at the door.
11/09/26 - State of City & County Breakfast
Join the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce for the State of the City & County Breakfast! FREE to attend, but registration is required!
Start your morning with updates from our local leaders and a special look at Arkansas's economic future!
We'll hear from:
Mayor Hillrey Adams – City of Mountain Home
Judge Kevin Litty – Baxter County
Following their updates, Randy Zook, President & CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, will present Arkansas's Winning Formula, sharing insights into our state's economy, workforce, business climate, and future opportunities.
Monday, November 9 | 7:30–10:00 AM
Trout Room | Vada Sheid Community Development Center | ASUMH
Breakfast by TPM Cafe & Catering
Coffee by 870 Coffee Co.
Thank you to our event sponsor, Farmers & Merchants Bank, for making these important community conversations possible!
11/10/26 - A Year of Giving: Gifting Gratitude
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Bring your gratitude journal to work on it or make a new one in time for Thanksgiving. Use scrapbooking paper, fabric, ribbon, stickers, and art supplies to decorate pages. Add thoughtful prompts and expressions of gratitude to pages. This is a fun gift for someone you are thankful for. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/year-giving-26639
11/10/26 - Holiday Glycerin Soap Making
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join us for a fun and creative glycerin soap-making workshop where you will craft a colorful bar of soap with a hidden holiday gem inside. Only one person per family needs to register. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/holiday-glycerin-soap-making-29835
11/10/26 - Kpop Club
A fun, energetic space for tweens and teens who love K-pop. We play the latest comebacks, screen lyric videos for easy karaoke sing-alongs, and make custom fan items like beaded bracelets and buttons.Grades 4-12.
11/10/26 - Line Dancing for Women
Line Dancing for Women EVERY Tues 11:15am Beginner to AdvancedSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart Healthy Line Dancing every Tuesday, Beginning Steps 11:15 am, Beginner Dance 12 pm, Advanced Dance 1 pm. Dance your way to a healthier heart with country western moves with classes of all levels. It’s a great exercise for balance, mind and socialization. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Register at the door.
11/10/26 - Beginner Boxing for Women is Back!
Boxing is Back!Boxing for Women for Beginners EVERY Tuesday at Wellness Education CenterSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Boxing for Women, Every Tues 5:30-6:30 Join instructor Angie Bertel in the exciting return of the Beginner Boxing class. To sign up, all you have to do is show up before class starts, sign a waiver, and you are set! Angie will guide you through strength building boxing exercises and techniques that will improve your overall health and wellbeing. The Wellness Education Center is located at 2545 Hwy 5 North across from Little T’s Mini Golf.
11/12/26 - Growing Through Grief Support Group
Grief is an experience that affects our entire being. It affects us physically, spiritually, and mentally. During the first year it is important to take care of yourself. The grief process is one that is extremely difficult and takes a lot of time and effort. The walk through grief can be a lonely one-but you are not alone! We are here to help you.Second Thursday of each month:Kirby and Family Funeral Home, 600 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, Arkansas4:30 pm to 6:00 pmFor more Information about this program, please contact (870) 425-6978.
11/12/26 - The Whodunit Society: Cozy Mystery Book Club
If you love Cozy Mysteries this Cozy Book Club is for you. Have some tea or coffee and join a friendly book discussion about the Cozy Mystery of the month. November 12 Death by Cashmere by Sally Goldenbaum
11/12/26 - Teen Library Council
A volunteer group for teens interested in community service and helping to improve the experience of teens at the Library. See the Teen Desk to apply.
11/12/26 - Heart Health Support for Women
Heart Health Support for Women 2nd Thurs EVERY MonthSchliemann Center for Women Heart Health Support held the 2nd Thursday of EVERY month, 1pm. The group focuses on providing social and emotional support for women with heart disease as well as education on healthy lifestyle habits that promote heart health. Registration required, call 870-508-2345.
11/13/26 - A SHERLOCK CAROL
Sherlock Holmes is back on the case, but this mystery takes him into the unexpected world of Ebenezer Scrooge and A Christmas Carol.Two legendary stories collide in A Sherlock Carol — a clever, funny, suspenseful holiday mystery filled with familiar characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of Christmas spirit.Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on our website twinlakesplayhouse.org or by calling (870) 424-0444.
11/13/26 - Friday the 13th Book Club
Meet on the 13th hour of each Friday the 13th to discuss a book. November - The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson will be discussed. This book is a slow-burn haunted-house novel where the horror comes less from outright monsters and more from psychological unease, identity, and atmosphere.
11/13/26 - Women’s Weekend Retreat
Women’s Weekend Get - Away… at the Bel Arco Resort on Bull Shoals Lake. Check in Friday and Out on Sunday, Light breakfast with a coffee bar each morning, and fun activities to set goals maybe make a new friend. Lunch on the deck and a professional watercolor painting instructor teaching a class on Saturday afternoon… Sat eve dinner is own your own, we can make reservations at the famous Gastons on the White River for you or you can walk a few blocks to the 178 Club.. or order Pizza in and eat on the deck over looking the lake. Bom Fire under the stars with music and good company.. maybe a glass of wine or hot coco to sip.. Sunday morning is a basic stretch Yoga class and checkout by noon… You deserve it .. we would love to have you! Call for reservations.
11/13/26 - Turkey Dinner
The women of Mountain Home Moose Lodge will hold a turkey dinner fundraiser this coming Friday, November 13th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The menu includes scrumptious roast turkey with all the fixin’s. In recognition of Veteran’s Day veterans will eat at no cost. Mountain Home Moose Lodge is located at 4754 Hwy. 5 South, 2.5 miles south of the by-pass in Mountain Home. The event is open to members and non-members who may sign in as guests. For more information including cost and guest qualification, please call (870) 491-5696 after 2 p.m.
11/14/26 - A SHERLOCK CAROL
Sherlock Holmes is back on the case, but this mystery takes him into the unexpected world of Ebenezer Scrooge and A Christmas Carol.Two legendary stories collide in A Sherlock Carol — a clever, funny, suspenseful holiday mystery filled with familiar characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of Christmas spirit.Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on our website twinlakesplayhouse.org or by calling (870) 424-0444.
11/14/26 - Read, Write, Ignite! Harry Potter
Join us as we immerse ourselves into the wizarding world of Harry Potter on this exciting Read, Write, Ignite Literary Day!Get ready to participate in wand making, Hogsmeade Village, scavenger hunts, house sorting, house games, and more!!
11/14/26 - Big Hat Merry Market
Those looking for early Christmas presents or just want to meet Santa Claus come to this event. Visitors to the Big Hat Merry Market can expect a wide variety of vendors, soap makers, local boutiques, wreaths and other personalized gifts.
11/15/26 - A SHERLOCK CAROL
Sherlock Holmes is back on the case, but this mystery takes him into the unexpected world of Ebenezer Scrooge and A Christmas Carol.Two legendary stories collide in A Sherlock Carol — a clever, funny, suspenseful holiday mystery filled with familiar characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of Christmas spirit.Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on our website twinlakesplayhouse.org or by calling (870) 424-0444.
11/16/26 - Babies & Books Story Time
This is a time for caregivers and babies birth through 18 months to enjoy time together learning and playing.
11/16/26 - Tween Library Council
Read and discuss books, discuss movies, celebrate together, and have fun!Designated for Grades 4-6.
11/16/26 - 4th Annual Star Party
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join us for the 4th Annual Baxter County Library Star Party with Jeff Hoeper. We will have a presentation on astronomy, then go outside to see the crescent Moon, Saturn, and the emerging stars. Registration is encouraged so we can send an e-mail in case of a reschedule. (Clouds don't always cooperate.)Back up date Wednesday the 18th. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/4th-annual-star-party-29226
11/16/26 - Dance Class for Women
Dance Class for Women EVERY Mon and Wed 4:15 pmSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart to Heart Dance Class, Monday and Wednesday 4:15 pm. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Great for all ages. Bring a card with your favorite song. Great exercise and socialization. Dance class includes several types of dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres including the '70s, 80s, and a little hip-hop. The goal is to get moving and dance! Register at the door.
11/16/26 - Dance Class for Women
Dance Class for Women EVERY Mon and Wed 4:15 pmSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart to Heart Dance Class, Monday and Wednesday 4:15 pm. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Great for all ages. Bring a card with your favorite song. Great exercise and socialization. Dance class includes several types of dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres including the '70s, 80s, and a little hip-hop. The goal is to get moving and dance! Register at the door.
11/16/26 - Women's Fittness Class
Women’s Fitness EVERY Mon and Wed at 5:30 pSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Women's Fitness for women with Angie Bertel every Mon. and Wed, 5:30 pm at the Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. A high -energy, heart-pumping workout experience. Engage in powerful core-building exercises with a combination of bodyweight movements and equipment. Register at the door.
11/17/26 - Pain After 40 Lunch & Learn for Women
Pain After 40 Lunch & Learn for WomenSchliemann Center for Women’s Health is hosting a Lunch & Learn for Women on Pain after 40 on Tuesday, November 17th at 12:15 pm. Join us as we explore a question many of us start asking after 40: Why does everything suddenly hurt: Come enjoy lunch, learn something new, and discover ways to take a more proactive approach to managing pain and improving your quality of life! Speaker: Kala Hatch, RN. Held at Schliemann Center. Call to register at 870-508-2345.
11/17/26 - All Booked: Staff Picks
Join different Library staff each month as we discuss some of our favorite books! Join us on Zoom or at the Library for All Booked - one of our two Library book clubs! Everyone is welcome! November - Join Charlene to discuss The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
11/17/26 - Sexual Assault Support
Sexual Assault Support Group for WomenSchliemann Center for Women hosts a Sexual Assault Support Group on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm, hosted by Baxter Health. Join us in a safe environment exclusively for female survivors of sexual violence. This confidential group will provide support, help you to process, and provide resources for your healing journey. Held at Schliemann Center for Women, register at the door.
11/17/26 - Line Dancing for Women
Line Dancing for Women EVERY Tues 11:15am Beginner to AdvancedSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart Healthy Line Dancing every Tuesday, Beginning Steps 11:15 am, Beginner Dance 12 pm, Advanced Dance 1 pm. Dance your way to a healthier heart with country western moves with classes of all levels. It’s a great exercise for balance, mind and socialization. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Register at the door.
11/17/26 - Beginner Boxing for Women is Back!
Boxing for Women for Beginners EVERY Tuesday at Wellness Education CenterSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Boxing for Women, Every Tues 5:30-6:30 Join instructor Angie Bertel in the exciting return of the Beginner Boxing class. To sign up, all you have to do is show up before class starts, sign a waiver, and you are set! Angie will guide you through strength building boxing exercises and techniques that will improve your overall health and wellbeing. The Wellness Education Center is located at 2545 Hwy 5 North across from Little T’s Mini Golf.
11/18/26 - Color Me Calm
Coloring is an excellent way to slow down and de-stress. Bring your own supplies or choose from a variety of coloring pages and supplies available at the library. This is an excellent opportunity to talk to others in the library community while enjoying healing music and coloring.
11/18/26 - Preschool Story Time
Ages 3 -5Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and fun activities that encourage development of Early Literacy skills in young children.
11/18/26 - Book Club for Women
Book Club for Women 3rd Wed EVERY MonthSchliemann Center for Women Novell 2026 Women’s Book Club meets at 1 pm, the third Wednesday of each month. If you enjoy reading, we invite you to join us for social interaction, fellowship and discussion. Registration required, call 870-508-2345.SCHLIEMANN NOVEL BOOK CLUB 2026: Dec. A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans
11/19/26 - John T. Edge - Gaston Lecture Series
John T Edge, author of House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home, writes and hosts the television show TrueSouth which broadcasts via the SEC Network and ESPN and streams via ESPN, Hulu, and Disney. He also serves as executive producer for the ESPN show, Where it Lies. A widely published magazine writer, he serves Garden & Gun as a columnist. Twice winner of the MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award, Edge wrote widely praised The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South. In 1998, he founded the Southern Foodways Symposium at the University of Mississippi. From 1999 through 2021, Edge directed the Southern Foodways Alliance. Awarded an honorary doctorate by Centenary College, winner of the nonfiction prize from the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters, Edge was elected to the Georgia Writer’s Hall of Fame. In 2015, Edge began teaching narrative nonfiction in the low-residency MFA program at the University of Georgia. At the University of Mississippi, he directs the Mississippi Lab, where he leads the development of Greenfield Farm Writers Residency, set on William Faulkner’s onetime mule farm. Edge also serves as a teacher and writer-in-residence for the Department of Writing and Rhetoric. Edge lives in Oxford, Mississippi with his wife, the artist Blair Hobbs.
11/19/26 - Make It: Torn Paper Art
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Taking inspiration from the Japanese practice of Chigiri-e we will be repurposing paper into brightly colored art by tearing it rather than cutting it. The feathery edges and interesting ways to add 3D elements will bring out your creativity. If you want to be precise in placing small pieces, bring your tweezers. So prepare yourself for sticky fingers and fun. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/open-maker-space-25995
11/19/26 - Domestic Violence Support Group
Domestic Violence Support Group for WomenSchliemann Center for Women hosts a Domestic Violence Support Group on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm. Join us in a safe environment exclusively for female survivors of domestic violence hosted by Serenity. This confidential group will provide support, help you to process, and provide resources for your healing journey. Held at Schliemann Center for Women, register at the door.
11/20/26 - A SHERLOCK CAROL
Sherlock Holmes is back on the case, but this mystery takes him into the unexpected world of Ebenezer Scrooge and A Christmas Carol.Two legendary stories collide in A Sherlock Carol — a clever, funny, suspenseful holiday mystery filled with familiar characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of Christmas spirit.Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on our website twinlakesplayhouse.org or by calling (870) 424-0444.
11/20/26 - Teen Friday After Hours - Vikings
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. All teens, grades 7-12, are welcome to enjoy Friday After Hours.Food and games provided. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/teen-friday-after-hours-vikings-29791
11/20/26 - Craft Fest
This is a juried craft show featuring talented artists and crafters. For more information or to reserve a space contact Bridget at 870-232-2113. mhcraftfest@gmail.com
11/21/26 - A SHERLOCK CAROL
Sherlock Holmes is back on the case, but this mystery takes him into the unexpected world of Ebenezer Scrooge and A Christmas Carol.Two legendary stories collide in A Sherlock Carol — a clever, funny, suspenseful holiday mystery filled with familiar characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of Christmas spirit.Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on our website twinlakesplayhouse.org or by calling (870) 424-0444.
11/22/26 - Mountain Home Symphony Concert
Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music as the Mountain Home Symphony presents A Winter Concert featuring the Symphony Singers!📅 November 22, 2026🕝 2:30 PM📍 The Ed Coulter Performing Arts Center in The Sheid at ASUMH.Enjoy a program of holiday favorites and beloved classics, performed by our orchestra and the Symphony Singers. It’s a wonderful concert for all ages!🎟️ Tickets: $10👧 Children under 12 are freeReserve your seats here: https://www.mountainhomesymphony.com/ (link will be updated in November).We’d love to see you there as we celebrate the season with great music!
11/22/26 - A SHERLOCK CAROL
Sherlock Holmes is back on the case, but this mystery takes him into the unexpected world of Ebenezer Scrooge and A Christmas Carol.Two legendary stories collide in A Sherlock Carol — a clever, funny, suspenseful holiday mystery filled with familiar characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of Christmas spirit.Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on our website twinlakesplayhouse.org or by calling (870) 424-0444.
11/23/26 - Babies & Books Story Time
This is a time for caregivers and babies birth through 18 months to enjoy time together learning and playing.
11/23/26 - Dance Class for Women
Dance Class for Women EVERY Mon and Wed 4:15 pmSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart to Heart Dance Class, Monday and Wednesday 4:15 pm. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Great for all ages. Bring a card with your favorite song. Great exercise and socialization. Dance class includes several types of dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres including the '70s, 80s, and a little hip-hop. The goal is to get moving and dance! Register at the door.
11/23/26 - Women's Fittness Class
Women’s Fitness EVERY Mon and Wed at 5:30 pSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Women's Fitness for women with Angie Bertel every Mon. and Wed, 5:30 pm at the Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. A high -energy, heart-pumping workout experience. Engage in powerful core-building exercises with a combination of bodyweight movements and equipment. Register at the door.
11/24/26 - Make It! Crafty Card Making: Holiday Card
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join Linda Gantz as we make cards or paper crafts. This month we will be making a holiday card. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/make-it-crafty-card-making-26123
11/24/26 - Beginner Boxing for Women
Boxing is Back!Boxing for Women for Beginners EVERY Tuesday at Wellness Education CenterSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Boxing for Women, Every Tues 5:30-6:30 Join instructor Angie Bertel in the exciting return of the Beginner Boxing class. To sign up, all you have to do is show up before class starts, sign a waiver, and you are set! Angie will guide you through strength building boxing exercises and techniques that will improve your overall health and wellbeing. The Wellness Education Center is located at 2545 Hwy 5 North across from Little T’s Mini Golf.
11/24/26 - Line Dancing for Women
Line Dancing for Women EVERY Tues 11:15am Beginner to AdvancedSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart Healthy Line Dancing every Tuesday, Beginning Steps 11:15 am, Beginner Dance 12 pm, Advanced Dance 1 pm. Dance your way to a healthier heart with country western moves with classes of all levels. It’s a great exercise for balance, mind and socialization. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Register at the door.
11/24/26 - Beginner Yoga for Women
Boxing for Women for Beginners EVERY Tuesday at Wellness Education CenterSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Boxing for Women, Every Tues 5:30-6:30 Join instructor Angie Bertel in the exciting return of the Beginner Boxing class. To sign up, all you have to do is show up before class starts, sign a waiver, and you are set! Angie will guide you through strength building boxing exercises and techniques that will improve your overall health and wellbeing. The Wellness Education Center is located at 2545 Hwy 5 North across from Little T’s Mini Golf.
11/25/26 - Color Me Calm
Coloring is an excellent way to slow down and de-stress. Bring your own supplies or choose from a variety of coloring pages and supplies available at the library. This is an excellent opportunity to talk to others in the library community while enjoying healing music and coloring.
11/25/26 - Preschool Story Time
Ages 3 -5Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and fun activities that encourage development of Early Literacy skills in young children.
11/30/26 - Babies & Books Story Time
This is a time for caregivers and babies birth through 18 months to enjoy time together learning and playing.
11/30/26 - DIY Holiday Gifts: Air-Dry Clay
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn how to make air-dry clay trinkets. For more information and to register, go to: https://www.baxtercountylibrary.org/event/diy-holiday-gifts-air-dry-clay-30087
11/30/26 - Dance Class for Women
Dance Class for Women EVERY Mon and Wed 4:15 pmSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart to Heart Dance Class, Monday and Wednesday 4:15 pm. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Great for all ages. Bring a card with your favorite song. Great exercise and socialization. Dance class includes several types of dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres including the '70s, 80s, and a little hip-hop. The goal is to get moving and dance! Register at the door.
11/30/26 - Women's Fittness Class
Women’s Fitness EVERY Mon and Wed at 5:30 pSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Women's Fitness for women with Angie Bertel every Mon. and Wed, 5:30 pm at the Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. A high -energy, heart-pumping workout experience. Engage in powerful core-building exercises with a combination of bodyweight movements and equipment. Register at the door.
12/01/26 - Line Dancing for Women
Line Dancing for Women EVERY Tues 11:15am Beginner to AdvancedSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart Healthy Line Dancing every Tuesday, Beginning Steps 11:15 am, Beginner Dance 12 pm, Advanced Dance 1 pm. Dance your way to a healthier heart with country western moves with classes of all levels. It’s a great exercise for balance, mind and socialization. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Register at the door.
12/01/26 - Beginner Boxing for Women
Boxing is Back!Boxing for Women for Beginners EVERY Tuesday at Wellness Education CenterSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Boxing for Women, Every Tues 5:30-6:30 Join instructor Angie Bertel in the exciting return of the Beginner Boxing class. To sign up, all you have to do is show up before class starts, sign a waiver, and you are set! Angie will guide you through strength building boxing exercises and techniques that will improve your overall health and wellbeing. The Wellness Education Center is located at 2545 Hwy 5 North across from Little T’s Mini Golf.
12/02/26 - Dance Class for Women
Dance Class for Women EVERY Mon and Wed 4:15 pmSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Heart to Heart Dance Class, Monday and Wednesday 4:15 pm. Held at WEC (Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. Great for all ages. Bring a card with your favorite song. Great exercise and socialization. Dance class includes several types of dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres including the '70s, 80s, and a little hip-hop. The goal is to get moving and dance! Register at the door.
12/02/26 - Women's Fittness Class
Women’s Fitness EVERY Mon and Wed at 5:30 pSchliemann Center for Women’s Health Education sponsors Women's Fitness for women with Angie Bertel every Mon. and Wed, 5:30 pm at the Baxter Wellness Education Center, 2545 Hwy 5 North. A high -energy, heart-pumping workout experience. Engage in powerful core-building exercises with a combination of bodyweight movements and equipment. Register at the door.
12/02/26 - Exercise for Women
Exercise for Women EVERY Wed at 10 amSchliemann Center for Women sponsors Exercise at 10 am, every Wednesday at 10am. As exercise class featuring seated and non-seated chair aerobics, cardio and Tai Chi. Held at Schliemann Center 624 Hospital Dr., Mountain Home. Register at the door.
12/04/26 - Mountain Home Town Christmas Parade & Festival
We’re rolling out the red carpet for the 2026 Mountain Home Christmas Parade, and this year’s theme is…CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES: Celebrating Generations of Christmas Movie Magic!
Enjoy holiday music and Christmas carols, shopping on the square, the lighting of the community Christmas tree, the new Christmas Cruise-In, and the magic of the parade. We've got a full evening of Christmas cheer planned for the whole family!
So grab your family, bundle up, and make plans to spend the evening with us. Christmas movie magic is coming to Downtown Mountain Home, and everyone has a starring role!
Christmas at the Movies is coming to Mountain Home on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Registration information:
PARADE REGISTRATION
CRUISE-IN REGISTRATION
VENDOR REGISTRATION
12/10/26 - Growing Through Grief Support Group
Grief is an experience that affects our entire being. It affects us physically, spiritually, and mentally. During the first year it is important to take care of yourself. The grief process is one that is extremely difficult and takes a lot of time and effort. The walk through grief can be a lonely one-but you are not alone! We are here to help you.Second Thursday of each month:Kirby and Family Funeral Home, 600 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, Arkansas4:30 pm to 6:00 pmFor more Information about this program, please contact (870) 425-6978.
12/10/26 - Heart Health Support for Women
Heart Health Support for Women 2nd Thurs EVERY MonthSchliemann Center for Women Heart Health Support held the 2nd Thursday of EVERY month, 1pm. The group focuses on providing social and emotional support for women with heart disease as well as education on healthy lifestyle habits that promote heart health. Registration required, call 870-508-2345.
12/13/26 - Christmas With the Nelsons - Performing Arts Series
America’s First Family of Entertainment, the Nelsons! After securing two Top 10 Billboard Christmas singles (“This Christmas”), multi-platinum recording artists and identical twins, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, bring their award winning talent to the stage. This heart-warming multi-media live concert stars the third generation of No. 1 Nelson family hitmakers and is a genuine blend of Everly Brothers-style harmonies and Smothers Brothers-style comedy. Christmas with the Nelsons delivers Christmas classics the Nelson family way. Interweaving quick humor, soaring sibling vocals, and state-of-the-art big screen video, Matthew and Gunnar take you on a sleigh ride through time. From the “Holly Jolly” 50s when their father, Ricky, was a little boy intent on duct-taping antlers to the family cat…to the 70s’ when “Santa Claus Came to Town” delivering Schwinns for the twins in the era before bike helmets…to “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” today with the newest generation of Nelson family kids.
12/15/26 - Sexual Assault Support
Sexual Assault Support Group for WomenSchliemann Center for Women hosts a Sexual Assault Support Group on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm, hosted by Baxter Health. Join us in a safe environment exclusively for female survivors of sexual violence. This confidential group will provide support, help you to process, and provide resources for your healing journey. Held at Schliemann Center for Women, register at the door.
12/15/26 - Sexual Assault Support
Sexual Assault Support Group for WomenSchliemann Center for Women hosts a Sexual Assault Support Group on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm, hosted by Baxter Health. Join us in a safe environment exclusively for female survivors of sexual violence. This confidential group will provide support, help you to process, and provide resources for your healing journey. Held at Schliemann Center for Women, register at the door.
12/16/26 - Book Club for Women
Book Club for Women 3rd Wed EVERY MonthSchliemann Center for Women Novell 2026 Women’s Book Club meets at 1 pm, the third Wednesday of each month. If you enjoy reading, we invite you to join us for social interaction, fellowship and discussion. Registration required, call 870-508-2345.SCHLIEMANN NOVEL BOOK CLUB 2026: Dec. A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans
12/17/26 - Domestic Violence Support Group
Domestic Violence Support Group for WomenSchliemann Center for Women hosts a Domestic Violence Support Group on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm. Join us in a safe environment exclusively for female survivors of domestic violence hosted by Serenity. This confidential group will provide support, help you to process, and provide resources for your healing journey. Held at Schliemann Center for Women, register at the door.
2/24/27 - Jonathan Blanchard: From History to Hip-Hop Presented by the Arvest Concert Series
Jonathan Blanchard: From History to Hip-Hop - Jonathan's background is a performer, educator, and advocate for the Negro-Spiritual tradition. Blanchard has dedicated over fifteen years to studying, performing, and teaching Negro-Spirituals across the United States, integrating this art form into educational settings to enhance learning in subjects like language arts, math, social studies, and science. He emphasizes making learning interactive and relevant by connecting historical music to core curriculum, particularly highlighting the role of Spirituals in the Civil Rights Movement and their influence on genres such as Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Blues and Hip-Hop. The event is free and open to the public; tickets are required. www.thesheid.com
3/07/27 - Cirque Mechanics - Performing Arts Series
Tilt! An '80s Circus Thrill Ride with Cirque MechanicsIn Tilt!, Cirque Mechanics takes you on a journey to the backlot of their inventive theme park, where in the shadow of the roller coaster and under the lights of the Ferris wheel, you’ll meet the operators, carnies, and characters that keep the rides running and the thrills coming.
5/23/27 - Mountain Home Symphony Concert
Enjoy a program of beloved classics, performed by The Mountain Home Symphony and Chorus. It’s a wonderful concert for all ages!🎟️ Tickets: $10👧 Children under 12 are freeReserve your seats here: https://www.mountainhomesymphony.com/ (link will be updated in May).We’d love to see you there as we celebrate the season with great music!