See Benton Chamber’s weekly business news, deals & ribbon cuttings

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You are invited to the following ribbon-cutting event.
We hope you will come out and support the following Chamber members!
​Friday, October 4 2024
10:30 am – Next Level Life Solutions
1511-A W. Sevier Street – Benton
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11:00 am – Priority Health Benton Med Spa
817 W. South Street – Benton

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You are invited to the following ribbon-cutting event.
We hope you will come out and support the following Chamber members!
​Friday, October 18 2024
10:30 am – Mt. Carmel Community
3505 Boone Road – Benton

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Job Postings

For a complete list of Job Postings visit: http://bentonchamber.chambermaster.com/jobs/
If you have a job posting you would like to be included, you can email the information to Melinda Vergona at [email protected]

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Find the Perfect Shed, Cabin, Carport, Garage, Horse Barn, or Commercial Building at Hanke Portable Buildings!
Hanke Portable Buildings in Benton has you covered with a wide range of high-quality portable and metal buildings to fit your needs and budget!
Here’s What We Offer:
Graceland Portable Wood Buildings: Sturdy, premium wood structures available in various styles and sizes.
Metal Buildings: Built to endure and crafted to impress—secure and weather-resistant storage solutions.
Carports: Protect your vehicles with our durable, versatile carports.
Garages: Ideal for vehicles, equipment, or extra storage.
Commercial Buildings: Reliable, robust buildings designed for business needs.
Under Garage Storm Shelters: Protect your family and your wallet with reliable storm shelters.
Financing Options:
No Credit Check: Available for all our wood and metal buildings.
Standard Financing: Available for all wood and metal buildings, as well as storm shelters.
Low Down Payments: Available on all buildings, including metal structures.
Free Delivery and Installation:
Graceland Buildings: Free delivery and installation are available for most parts of the state.
Metal Buildings: Low down payments with free delivery and installation included.
Don’t wait! Call Tonya at Hanke Portable Buildings today at (800) 264-1010 to find the perfect storage solution for your home or business. We’ll help you get the storage you need—fast and easy! Click Here for the flyer.

Davis Branding Company – Elevate Your Image, Elevate Your Business!
Davis Branding Company
Discover high-quality promotional products to elevate your brand. From custom apparel to unique corporate gifts, we offer a wide range of items to suit your marketing needs. Shop now and make a lasting impression with our top-notch promotional products!
Located in Benton, we specialize in custom apparel with no minimum order requirements. As a leading promotional products company, we’re here to help you elevate your brand with high-quality, personalized items.
Signs & Banners, Business Cards, Custom Apparel, Drinkware, Tech Accessories, Bags & Totes, Pens & Stationary, Outdoor & Sports Gear, Health & Wellness Items, Home & Kitchenware, Customized Calendars & Planners, Branded Corporate Gifts.
We also do in-house, custom full-color mouse pads, license plates, tumblers, key chains, t-shirts & more!
Contact us today to get started! 501-507-2610 | http://www.davisbrandingco.com

September Seasonals and Seaonal Sundaes
Loblolly Creamery
Pumpkin Cheesecake – Pumpkin buttermilk ice cream with a cinnamon-caramel swirl
Salted Caramel Cashew – A collaboration with Ozark nut roasters using their salted caramel cashews and salted caramel sauce
Snickerdoodle Dough – Cinnamon-sugar ice cream loaded with house-made cookie dough chunks
The Flavor – Vanilla ice cream swirled with house-made butterscotch and toffee.
Seasonal Sundaes
Pumpkin Fudge Cheesecake – 2 scoops pumpkin cheesecake, hot fudge sauce, vegan chocolate chips, and whipped cream
Nutty Caramel – 2 scoops salted caramel cashew, salted caramel sauce, whipped cream, and candied Arkansas pecans
Banana Split – 1 scoop milk chocolate, 1 scoop banana pudding, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and Maraschino cherries
Snickerdoodle Cookie – 2 scoops snickerdoodle dough, snickerdoodle cookie dough bites, whipped cream, and cinnamon sugar. Click Here for the flyer.
115 N Market St., Benton, AR 72015 | 501-503-5164 | www.loblollycreamery.com | https://www.facebook.com/LoblollyCreamery

Mobilized Verizon Wiresll is Now Located at 1203 AR-35, Suite 500 in Benton. Save 10% Off an Accessory 20% Off a Device When Mentioning this Ad.
Mobilized Verizon Wireless
Mobilized Verizon Wireless has moved from Military Road to 1203 AR-5, Suite 500 by Olive Garden in Benton.
Mention this flyer and get 10% off an accessory or $20 off a device payment phone purchase. Click Here for the flyer.
501-574-1123

Thank You Hometown Heroes! – $1000 Toward a New Rausch Coleman Home
Rausch Coleman Homes
As a THANK YOU for your service, receive $1000 towards the purchase of a new Rausch Coleman Home.*
Who qualifies for this offer?
Active & Retired Military, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Healthcare Providers, Local Government Employees, and Educators. Click Here for the flyer.
Contact Nyree Brown at 501-580-3912 or [email protected]
844.4RCHomes or RCH.com

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Member Announcements

National League of Junior Cotillion 2024 – 2025 Season Announced
National League of Junior Cotillion
Benton/Bryant Chapter
Year I – 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Year II 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | The Chapel at Salt Creek
September 14, 2024 – Class 1
October 19, 2024 – Class 2
November 16, 2024 – Class3
January 11, 2025 – Class 4
February 15, 2025 – Class 5
March 15, 2025 – NLJC Ball
*Year II Instructional Dinner before the Ball
Dinner and Ball held at Hotel Hot Springs. Click Here and Click Here for the flyers.

Benton Pre-Cotillion Registration is Open
National League Junior Cotillions
This email is for those who 1) have a FIRST through FOURTH grader or 2) can help me spread the word to families with children in that age range.
The attached graphic shows the dates, places, and times. We will meet for ONE WEEK only in April 2025 at The Chapel at Salt Creek.
Registration instructions:
(I recommend getting on a desktop and not mobile)
Go to www.nljc.com/chapter/southcentralar
On the top right-hand corner, click the drop-down menu and select your chapter
On the left side, you’ll see a menu. Click on the 2025-2026 Registration tab
Read the info, click “I am not a Robot” and continue to register
I am here if you have any questions! My NLJC email address is [email protected]. Click Here for the flyer.
Thank you for your support in keeping Cotillion going strong in Saline County!

Bauxite Community Hall Available for Rental
Bauxite Historical Association and Museum
Bauxite Historical Association Museum is located at 6707 Benton Rd in Bauxite, AR – Saline County. The Bauxite Community Hall is available for rental for events.
5,000 SF floor space | Tables and chairs to seat 250 guests | Kitchen with two refrigerators, sink, stove and microwave | Stage and podium
Rental is available for up to 100 guests, 101-200 guests, or over 200 guests. The rental fee is $125 per hour, a minimum of four hours. Any rental over four hours will be $100 per hour. A deposit of $250 is required to guarantee the reservation (returned if the venue is in original condition and no damages are discovered). Click Here for venue photos. Click Here for the rental agreement.
To learn more about the venue and its amenities, please contact the Bauxite Historical Association and Museum at 501-557-9802.

Applications are Now For Leadership Saline County for the Class of 2025
Leadership Saline County

Benton Parks & Recreation Announces Trail Maintenance Days
Benton Parks & Recreation
October 8th | 8 am – 12 pm | Meet in the gravel lot below the Upper Hub.
Join Benton Parks & Recreation on September 21st or October 8th for trail maintenance days! Click Here for the flyer.

Mobilized Verizon Wiresll is Now Located at 1203 AR-35, Suite 500 in Benton
Mobilized Verizon Wireless
Mobilized Verizon Wireless has moved from Military Road to 1203 AR-5, Suite 500 by Olive Garden in Benton.
Mention this flyer and get 10% off an accessory or $20 off a device payment phone purchase. Click Here for the flyer.
501-574-1123

Learn More on How ActivePure Can Make Your Work, Home, or More Safer, The Proof is in the Pudding!!
Ball Enterprises
Hello, this is David Ball. I want to help you make your place safer for everyone. The results from hospital 4-year tests in actual hospital settings. This was published in the American Journal of Infection Council August issue (AJIC) and proves Active Pure works.
ActivePure is classified by the FDA as a Class 2 Medical Device Technology. Click Here for the flyer.
Here is a copy of the article.: https://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(24)00155-X/fulltext 
If you have any questions on how ActivePure works here is a short video: https://vimeopro.com/user107498942/vollara/video/692418125. 
Watch the video of what ActivePure does: https://vollara.activepure.com
Please call me and set up a time for me to demonstrate ActivePure – David Ball 501-902-6799 or https://Vollara.com/DavidBall

Ball Enterprises – David Ball
Ball Enterprises
Vollara.com/DavidBall
Advocates for cleaner air & surfaces
Providing FDA Class II Medical Device
Technology for hospitals, schools, churches, restaurants, homes, casinos, etc.  Click Here for the flyer.

Saline County Library Kicks Off “Library Card Sign Up Month” Initiative in September With Local Discounts, Free Events, and More
Saline County Library
BENTON, AR – August 15th, 2024 – Library Card Sign Up Month, celebrated nationally, begins at the Saline County Library starting September 1st. Throughout the month, all members of the community who live, work, go to school, or own property in Saline County are encouraged to sign up for a free library card, renew their existing expired library cards, or simply use their current active library card.
Taking this initiative one step further, the Saline County Library is partnering with an array of local businesses to encourage library card registration and local commerce. Any customer who shows their library card at participating businesses is eligible for exclusive discounts.
Patrons who support multiple local Saline County businesses can check off squares on their BINGO card. Participants can pick up a BINGO card at any Saline County Library location or online at www.SalineCountyLibrary.org/Power. To play BINGO and receive prizes, library card holders stop by the stores on the BINGO card and make use of the discount, then receive a stamp on their BINGO card. There will be small prizes for 1,2 or 3 BINGOS.
The Saline County Library is partnering with 52 businesses for Library Card Sign-Up Month. Some of the many businesses participating in Library Card Sign Up Month include restaurants like Whole Hog, Chicken Salad Chick, Texas Roadhouse, and Pasta J’s, shopping venues including Down South Hat Co., Baker’s Fine Jewelry, Relics Tattoo, Haskell Hardware and Sport Shop, and entertainment locations including Dave & Busters, Empire Kids, and Archangel Games. For a complete list, visit www.SalineCountyLibrary.org/Power.
In addition, the library will also be hosting five free “out-of-the-library” events to attend throughout September:
Table Top Roleplaying Game Night – Saturday, September 21st at Archangel. 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. – We’ve got the dice, bring your imagination and quest-loving spirit! The Saline County Library will run several tabletop roleplaying games for players, including Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, Vampire: The Masquerade, Delta Green, Cyberpunk: Red, and more. Sign-up is required before the event day as seats are limited. Patrons can sign up by visiting our website here: https://salinecountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12969220
Mystery Night & Fundraiser – September 23rd at Larry’s Pizza. 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Solve a murder mystery or a family-friendly mystery while snacking on a pizza pie! Getting to the bottom of the case for a good cause: this event is a fundraiser with 10% of the proceeds for the Saline County Library. (The library will provide the mystery but customers are responsible for paying for food, and with a library card customers are eligible for a free drink with their meal.)
The Saline County Library has been serving the residents of Saline County since 1931 and has three locations: Benton, Bryant, and East End. Each location provides wireless access computing as well as desktop computers for guest use and several other non-traditional items such as video games, cake pans, small tools, and more. The Saline County Library also provides a variety of events and community outreach programs. For a full list of services and upcoming events, visit www.salinecountylibrary.org or call 501-778-4766. For more information about Summer Reading Challenge programs and the library, including our hours for each location, visit www.SalineCountyLibrary.org.
For a list of participating Library Sign Up Month businesses Click Here.

The Young Players (YP) announce the upcoming 2024-25 season
Royal Players
The Young Players (YP) announce the upcoming 2024-25 season, kicking off in September! With two Broadway Junior shows and three full-length productions, there is something for everyone!
Our Young Players season kicks off with Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical in September 2024. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. The Lightning Thief is our Young Players Second Stage (YP2S) production kicking off the new year in January 2025! Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).
We return to our younger actors with Seussical Jr., February 13-23, 2025. Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
Then, to round out the YP season, get ready for the Newsies double feature! The younger YP actors will present Newsies Jr. in July and then the older actors will stage the full-length production of Newsies. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!
Join us this season and support the Young Players! Be on the lookout on Facebook and Instagram for more information regarding auditions and ticket sales. Click Here for the flyer.

The Royal Players announce the upcoming 2024-25 season
Royal Players
The Royal Players announce our upcoming 2024-25 season! Make plans to join us at the historic Royal Theatre for a great season, kicking off with our fifth annual Royal Haunted House in October. The Royal Haunted House, sponsored by Arvest Bank, with an all-new theme and great haunts, is a guaranteed scare!
We will kick off the holiday season in December with Meet Me in St. Louis. Based on the heartwarming MGM film, Meet Me In St. Louis is a rare treasure in musical theatre. The musical includes seven of the best-loved songs from the film, plus ten additional songs written for the stage, including the memorable musical number “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
The Brothers Grimm takes the Royal stage in March 2025 with the epic fairy tale Into the Woods. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece and a rare modern classic about wishes, family, and the choices we make.
In April, we will experience a severe attack of farce with Rumors by Neil Simon. When four New York power couples gather to celebrate a tenth wedding anniversary, they encounter confusion and miscommunications as the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.
One of the most beloved musicals of all time, and the final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein, will hit the Royal stage in June, The Sound of Music. In 1938 Austria, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “My Favorite Things” and “Do-Re-Mi,” The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, winning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.
Murder and chaos will be pitted against love and virtue as we close out our 2024-25 season in September with Jekyll & Hyde. The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this musical phenomenon based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy- and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse. Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences the world over!
Stay tuned to Facebook and Instagram for more information, tickets, and audition opportunities. Thank you for continuing to support the Royal Theatre! Click Here for the flyer.

Fall 2024 Community Education Classes with Pulaski Tech
UA-Pulaski Technical College
The UA-PTC Community Education classes for Fall 2024 are up! There’s a wide variety of affordable classes for all ages and interests: baking classes, cooking classes, archery classes, and nature classes! Certainly, with 35 culinary classes, in particular, to choose from at the UA-PTC Culinary Institute, from Asian Cuisine to sausage-making to plant-based cooking to giftable baked goods to holiday cocktails, there’s absolutely something for everyone! Click Here for the flyer.
To learn more about or register for the classes, scan the QR code on the FLIER or head over to the website: https://uaptc.ed/community-education

Camp Bow Wow Benton-Bryant is Excited to Offer Full-Service Grooming!
Camp Bow Wow Benton-Bryant
Camp Bow Wow Benton-Bryant is excited to offer Full-Service Grooming. All grooming appointments include a haircut, bath, ear clean & pluck, glands, and nail trims. Melanie is joining our team with over 11 years of experience and a love for all dogs. We are welcoming new clients so please reach out! Call/text us at 501-712-7773 or email us at [email protected]. We do require that all groomed dogs are up to date with Bordetella, distemper, and rabies vaccinations.  Click Here for the flyer.

Own for Less than Rent – The Grove at Centennial Valley
Rausch Coleman Homes
You can own for less than rent with Rausch Coleman Homes. Click Here for the flyer.
Call Nyree Today at 501-580-3912 or [email protected].

Office Space for Lease
Park It!
The lease space is at 3821 Benton Parkway Suite A, Benton, AR 72015. Total of 1250 SF with approximately 500 SF of finished space (2 offices and a small waiting area), another 750 SF of finished but open area all of which is heated and cooled. The space does include a bathroom. It would be ideal for Insurance, Photographer, or someone needing storage space (has side load doors into the open area). Would consider modifying space and amortizing cost into the lease price. Minimum one-year lease at $1300 monthly. Call Eric Rytima at 501.454.5921. Owners are licensed Arkansas Salespersons with Coldwell Banker RPM Group.

Tacos 4 Life Catering
Tacos 4 Life
I just wanted to reach out and put some tacos on your mind! Feel free to reach out with any of your catering needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Click Here for the flyer.
Heidi Courtway | 501-214-1827

Benton Outdoor Adventure Sports
Benton Parks & Recreation
Outdoor recreation is booming in Central Arkansas! Are you looking to hop on a mountain bike and barrel down a dual slalom? Look no further. If you prefer paddling over pedaling, then check the Saline River Water Trail. And don’t worry, there are countless opportunities for all skill levels of outdoor enthusiasts. There is much to explore in the natural state, so whether you are a resident or visitor make sure to take advantage of all that Benon Parks and Saline County has to offer.
Adventure awaits: Mountain Biking, River Kayaking, Archery, Fishing, and Wildlife Adventures!  Click Here for the flyer.
501-776-5970 | www.bentonar.org | 1800 Citizens Drive, Benton, AR 72015.

PACE – All-Inclusive Care for Older Adults
Baptist Health – Pace
The Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides a unique coordinated care approach to seniors who wish to remain living independently within their community.
We provide healthcare services to meet your specific goals and needs. Click Here for the flyer.
For more information please contact Lynette Finley at 501-441-8004.

Calling All Professional Peeps! We Have All the Perfect Space for You!
The Space, LLC
Calling all professional service peeps! We have the perfect space for YOU! Featuring private rooms for those one-on-one sessions, we’re positive that you and your CLIENTS will love it. Click Here for the flyer.
Head on over to www.bookthespacar.com for more information!

Office Space for Rent
Don Utley Inspection
Office space for rent | 1225 Old Hot Springs Hwy – Benton – Former Saline Homebuilders Office
2 Offices and storeroom | Approximately 400 sq. ft. $500 per month
Contact Don Utley at 501-860-3740 or [email protected] for more information.

Commercial Retail Space(s) Available
McGraw Realtors
MLS#24019165 | 1,000sq ft. | $1,300 Rent | 2020 Military Road, Ste. 3 or 4
From i-30, South on Congo, Right on Military, 2 blocks on the right.
Commercial property on a high-traffic Military Road. New construction in 2023. This property would be ideal for offices, retail, church, professional services, etc.
Option to lease 2000sq ft or 1000 sq ft portions of the building with a 12 or 36-month lease. Large parking area.
Duplicate MLS listing #24019164 is for the entire 2000sq ft. building suites 3 & 4. Click Here for the MLS listing.
Call Wayne Post to see this property at 501-454-8263
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MLS#24019164 | 2,000sq ft. | $2,600 Rent | 2020 Military Road, Ste. 3 and 4
From i-30, South on Congo, Right on Military, 2 blocks on the right.
Commercial property on a high-traffic Military Road. New construction in 2023. This property would be ideal for offices, retail, church, professional services, etc.
Option to lease 2000sq ft or 1000 sq ft portions of the building with a 12 or 36-month lease. Large parking area.
Duplicate MLS listing #24019165 is for suite 3 or (1000sq ft. of each of the buildings.) Click Here for the MLS listing.
Call Wayne Post to see this property at 501-454-8263

Commercial Rental Property Available
Bailey Properties
Bailey Properties has the following commercial office space available for rent in Benton.
400 Edison Ave. | 205 E. South St.
1920 Congo Road Benton – 1021 Sq ft
Great location
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1920 Congo Road Suite A, Benton, AR 72015
494 sq ft. 2 suites, reception, and bathroom. Massage, beauty salon, or small office.
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205 E. South Street Suite 2. Benton, AR 72015
1057 Sq. Ft. – Great office space or medical clinic 3 offices, reception area, and break room.
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400 Edison Avenue, Benton, AR 72015
10730 sq. ft. Equipped with elevator.
Large reception on the 1st floor and offices and multiple office spaces upstairs.
Great for a church, daycare, or large business.
For more information call 501-317-6887 or 501-317-7226 or [email protected]

Friends of CAMCAC
Cooper Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center
Friends of CAMCAC is a group of people who are passionate about giving back to our community by supporting Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center.
Your membership includes first knowledge of all events, a gift with membership, and opportunities to participate in hands-on volunteer events. Click Here for the flyer.
For more information contact Holly Heer at 501-622-2531 or [email protected].

Now Leasing Beautiful Cottage Homes
The Manor Senior Living Community
Beautifully appointed cottage homes with full kitchens, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath, with garage, open concept design, fireplace, and covered patio. Water, electricity, cable TV, internet, and trash service are included. Three nutritious meals daily, housekeeping services, and planned activities included.
Call and schedule your tour today! 501-316-4100 | The Manor at Benton, 4727 Boone Rd., Bryant, AR 72022 Click Here for the flyer.

Next Level Life Solutions – Counseling
Next Level Life Solutions
Our services: individual counseling, group therapy, family counseling, and medication management coming soon.
Gessie Paul-Tucker – Licensed Mental Health Counselor | 501-326-8184 | www.nextlevellife.com | 1511 – A. West Sevier Street, Benton. Click Here for the flyer.

Upcoming Events

Social Security Enhancing Benefits Seminar
Arvest Wealth Management
September 25 | 5:15 pm | Burger Shack – 107 S Market St., Benton
You’re invited to our Social Security seminar! Join Arvest Wealth Management Client Advisor Chera Moore (AR Ins. Lic. #20482324) for Social Security: Enhancing Benefits.
Allianz Life Insurance Company’s Regional VP Charles Hrm. CRPCTM and SVP and District Ben Bergherr, CFP, CIMA, CRPC, RICP, ABFPTM will present info about enhancing Social Security benefits.
Please RSVP today as space is limited. Plus ones are welcome. Dinner will be provided to registrants. We look forward to seeing you there! Click Here for the flyer.
For more information, please contact Chera at 501-478-9164 or [email protected].

Continuing Education Webinar – The Complex Interplay Between Trauma, Substance Use, and Avoidance Behaviors
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
September 26, 2024 | 1:00 pm
Participants will be able to identify the areas of the brain affected by trauma and substance use.
Participants will learn the role of avoidance with mental health disorders.
Participants will learn the intersection of avoidance with trauma and substance use.
Participants will learn the connection of brain regions affected by trauma and substance use leading to a rise in avoidance.
One FREE CE Awarded for Live Attendees
Speaker: Christopher (Andy) Briggs, PhD, LP – SUD Group Director of Clinical Services Foundations Recovery Network. REGISTER HERE

Night at Bella Luna
Cooper Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center
September 26  | 6:30 pm | Bella Luna of Mill Creek
Join us for an elegant night of games and entertainment.
Black Tie | Live Auction | Gaming Tables | Entertainment | Drinks & Food
Featured entertainment – a dynamic, married duo from Little Rock, Arkansas. Cliff & Susan will bring their musical talents to the stage with a combination of piano, keys, fiddle, and guitar. They will be joined by Hot Springs native Brooke Martin, a two-time nominee for Arkansas Country Music Awards Young Artist of the Year. Click Here for the flyer.
For more information and to RSVP call 501-622-2531 or email [email protected].

Drive-thru or Walk-in Flu Vaccination Clinic – Be Prepared – Flu Season is Coming
Saline County Health Unit 
Friday, September 27 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Saline County Health Unit – 1612 Edison Ave., Benton
The flu shot is available at no cost. Please bring your insurance card if you have one.
Get the flu shot by walking in or drive-thru.
Call 501-303-5650 for more information. Click Here for the flyer

Salty Cheese Dip Festival Vendor or Contestant Spaces Available.
Leadership Saline County
October 5 | Saline County Courthouse Lawn
Leadership Saline County is hosting the Salty Cheese Dip Festival on Saturday, October 5th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the Saline County Courthouse Lawn! Sample cheese dips from local businesses in Central Arkansas or put your recipe to the test to see how it stacks up against local greats. Click Here for the flyer.

Ralph Bunche Community Health Fair  “Fall into Wellness”
Johnson Street Church of Christ and Saline Health Center
October 5, 2024 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |  Ralph Bunch Community Center – 1600 Dixie Street, Benton, AR 72015
Johnson Street Church of Christ has partnered with Saline Health System to host a Health Fair for the Ralph Bunche Community.
Free lunch served and door prizes.
Free health resources: blood pressure check, cholesterol check, glucose screening, BMI check, immunizations & *Flu shots, Covid booster shots, preventative care with physicians, CPR demonstrations/class, AED training, mental health/depression, Red Cross resources, blood mobile, substance abuse/NARCAN training, healthy cooking demonstrations, yoga demonstration, educational resources, Benton Police & Fire Departments.
*Please bring your insurance card for the flu shot. Click Here for the flyer.

CyberSecurity Summit
Attorney General of Arkansas Tim Griffin
October 7, 2024 | 8:30 am – 4:45 pm (lunch provided)
October 8, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:15 pm (lunch on your own)
Statehouse Convention Center – Little Rock
Free and open to the public – food and beverage provided
Featured speakers: Jen Easterly, Sen. Tom Cotton, Rep. Rick Crawford, and Rep. French Hill
Additional briefings from Federal, State, and Local  Law Enforcement.
CyberSecurity Experts, Policymakers, and Business Owners in conjunction with The Forge Institute.
Register today at www.arkansasAG.gov/cybersecuritysummit or scan the QR on the flyer.

Bike Park Work Days
Benton Parks & Recreation
Join Benton Parks & Recreation on October 8, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm for trail maintenance days!
If you’ve never been to a workday, it’s an awesome opportunity to meet other riders and see what it takes to keep these trails running. Make sure to bring some gloves and water. We look forward to seeing you there!
Meet in the gravel lot below the upper hub.

Join Us Grief Support Group
Salt Creek Outreach
October 8, 2024, | 10:00 am | The Chapel at Salt Creek – 5838 Salt Creek Road, Benton, AR 72019
Lunch provided. For more information call 501-727-3081.

Brandon Burlsworth Legends Award Honoring Susie Everett
Everett Buick GMC
October 8, 2024 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm  |  Benton Event Center
Brandon Burlsworth Legends Award Honoring Susie Everett. For more information visit www.brandonburlsworth.org.

Game Calling Education
Benton Parks & Recreation
Tuesday, October 8 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Gene Moss Building (Limited space)
Registration August 16 – September 27
Cost: FREE | Ages 9-17 years Click Here for the flyer.
For more information contact: The programming Team at [email protected].

Pretties & Grace Customer Appreciation Tent Sale!
Pretties & Grace
October 11-12, 2024 | 1218 Military Road – Benton
You have asked! We are bringing it back! Click Here for the flyer.

50th Anniversary – Old Fashioned Day
Benton Senior Adult Center
Saturday, October 12 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Downtown Benton and around the Courthouse Square
Benton’s oldest festival 1974 – 2024.
Come check out arts & crafts, food, and live entertainment – music, beard contests, bonnet contests, sack races, pie eating contests, and more! Click Here for the event flyer.
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Cornhole Tournament |11 am | First United Methodist Church
signup at 10 am | starts at 11 am. Register on SCOREHOLIO or in person day of the tournament.
$10 entry fee/100% payout plus trophy boards to top 3 teams. Click Here for the cornhole flyer.

Hiring for Keeps
Leadershift
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 8:30 am – 11:00 am | Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
Limited seating | Register at http://www.leadershiplane.net
“Hiring for Keeps” by Mike Davidson – As we all know, no matter how well-crafted any hiring process is, there will always be room for improvement.  Hire the wrong person, and you just hired your weakest link. The interviewing process is one of the most critical components. Mike Davidson, a former business owner and current leadership consultant from Bryant, Arkansas, has developed A PROCESS that will help you identify the superstars. Mike spent a year and a half completing several courses on the art of interviewing, and he has refined the process over several years to such a point that he has been asked to share his interviewing techniques with national organizations. Mike will be teaching us how to accurately evaluate every superstar’s three key attributes: attitude, self-initiative, and the ability to learn. For more information 501-993-6121 or [email protected].

GHOST!Town 2024
Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union
GHOST!Town 2024 – Saline County’s largest trick-or-treating event – is set for Thursday, October 17th, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM in Downtown Benton! This year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever. We are still seeking businesses, organizations, churches, and individuals to join the fun by hosting a booth. Participation is free—your only expense is what you choose to give away to the over 10,000 attendees! It’s a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, clients, or voters.
To reserve your booth, visit Facebook and search “BentonGhosttown” – the sign-up form is pinned at the top. You can also email [email protected] for more information. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
We look forward to seeing you at GHOST!Town 2024! Click Here for the flyer.

The Showdown at Sardis
Dynasty Sports
October 18-19 2024| 11401 Community Lane, Bauxite, AR 72011
Dyansty Sports and Sardis Sports Complex present The Showdown at Sardis.
Open class double elimination
$100 per team | $5 gate admission (12 and under free)
1st place rings, 2nd and 3rd place trophies
8u coach pitch | 8u machine pitch | 9 U, 11u , 12u, and 15u
Sign up at www.dynastysportsar.com or call Anthony at 501-410-7041 or Jeremy at 501-944-5494.
Each team provides 2 game balls. AABA rules. Click Here for the flyer.

Auditions for Meet Me in Saint Louis
Royal Players
Based on “The Kensington Stories” by Sally Benson and the MGM motion picture “Meet Me In St. Louis” Songs by Martin & Blane published by EMI Feist Catalog, Inc. Produced for the Broadway  stage by Brickhill-Burke Productions, Christopher Seabrooke and EPI Products™
When:  Saturday, October 19th at 10am – Noon and Sunday, October 20th at 2pm – 5pm (You may be asked to do a basic choreography/movement audition or a cold read.  Please wear appropriate attire and shoes.)
Location: First United Methodist Church choir room, 200 N Market Street, Benton, AR 72015.  Enter through the side door on West Conway Street across from the Benton School District Administration building.
Cast includes 17 speaking parts (ages 16 and up) and a small chorus of 3 boys and 3 girls (ages 10 & up).
MUSIC:  Please prepare one song of your choice and have a way to play your music.
To audition:  Auditions are an open call.  Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before end time.
Fill out the Google Form to provide us with your information prior to your audition:  https://forms.gle/TBmkRhfh2owgGLRX8
You MUST be available for ALL performances (December 5th – 8th and December 12th – 15th) and tech week rehearsals on (November 29th – December 4th).
Rehearsals will begin around November 4th. A formal rehearsal schedule will be provided once a calendar can be assembled including conflicts.
Synopsis:  It is the summer of 1903, and everyone in the Smith family eagerly anticipates the opening of the 1904 World’s Fair. Over the course of a year, the family’s mutual respect, tempered with good-natured humor, helps them through romance, opportunity, and heartbreaks. The musical includes seven of the best-loved songs from the film, plus ten additional Martin and Blane songs written specially for the stage. Memorable musical numbers include “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Whenever I’m with You.”
Tom Crone – Director, Lee Jaro – Choreographer, TBD- Music Director, Michelle Griffis, Susan Goldman – Producers , Shelli Goldthorpe – Costumer , Meet Me in Saint Louis is sponsored by Everett Buick GMC. Click Here for the flyer.

Jeeper’s Halloween Treat Fest
Benton Parks & Recreation
October 19 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Riverside Park (near the soccer fields)
We invite you to come and enjoy a one-of-a-kind Halloween event that will feature a Costume Fun Run and 5K, loads of candy for the kiddos, bounce houses and of course a decorated JEEP display!
More Info? Contact Special Events staff at [email protected].  Click Here for the flyer.

Jeeper’s Halloween 5k & Fun Run
Benton Parks & Recreation
October 19 | Race check-in begins at 3 pm | Fun Run start time at 4 pm | 5k start time at 5 pm  | Riverside Park (near the soccer fields)
Benton Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Jeepers Halloween 5k and Fun Run. Suit up in your best Halloween Costume to compete for the best dressed prizes. Bring the kiddos to enjoy Fun Run and the Jeepers Treat Fest to trick or treat.
Packet pick-up is available on October 18 from 8 am – 5 pm | Race check-in begins at 3 pm | Fun Run start time at 4 pm | 5k start time at 5 pm  | Treat Fest from 5 pm – 7 pm.
$30 until Oct. 4 (with t-shirt) | $35 after Oct. 4 (no t-shirt guaranteed) | $40 at registration | $10 Fun run (12U)
Proceeds benefit Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center. Click Here for the flyer.
More Info? Contact Special Events staff at [email protected].

Dinner and Banquet hosted by Saline County Ducks Unlimited on October 24^th, 2024
Saline County Ducks Unlimited
Please join us at the Benton Event Center for the 2024 Saline County Ducks Unlimited Dinner and Banquet!  After a few years of absence, the Saline County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is back and ready to celebrate the season with friends and fellow duck hunters.
October 24, 2024 | Doors open at 5:00 pm | Dinner provided by Riverside Catering at 6:00 pm | Auction begins at 7:00 pm.
Plenty of great food and fun for the entire family! NEW 2024 DU merchandise, live and silent auctions, and drawings for great prizes including a 2024 AMBUSH 1652 BOAT AND TRAILER.
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Tickets can be purchased online at www.ducks.org/events.
Single ticket $50 | Greenwing ticket $25 | Bronze sponsorship ticket $250
Corporate sponsorship tables with preferred seating also available online or by contacting Tyler Henderson @ 501.681.9634 or Elise Staggs @ 501.425.3478 or Ragan Kyzer @ 501.860.1076.    Click here for the flyer.

You’re Invited to Hunting Through Hurricane
Civitan Services
October 24 | 5:30 pm | Meet at Hurricane Lake Estates Clubhouse 6015 Worth Ave. E, Benton, Ar 72019
This Trick or Treat event is designed for our kiddos with disabilities and their siblings. Hunting Through Hurricane is a Sensory Friendly Event!
Click on the QR code in flyer to register.

Civitan Services Skully’s Glow Golf Spooktacular
Civitan Services
October 24 | Longhills Golf Course
What better way to have fun during the Halloween season than playing in the Civitan Services Skully’s Glow Golf Spooktacular.
This is a 4-person 9-hole scramble hosted by Longhills Golf Course.
Registration includes 9 holes of golf, a cart, dinner, 2 glow golf balls per player, a goody bag for each golfer, and a commemorative t-shirt.
So much fun it’s scary!
All proceeds go to providing opportunities for the children and adults with developmental disabilities we serve each day.
This event traditionally sells out. Don’t wait. Register your team today. To learn more on how you can participate or be involved scan the QR code on the flyer or visit www.skullyglowgolf.com.

Summerwood Sports’ Second Annual FREE Trunk or Treat
Summerwood Sports
Friday, October 25 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  | Summerwood Sports
This year, Summerwood Sports will be hosting our Second Annual FREE Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 25 from 6-8 pm!
We will have food trucks, drink stands, inflatables and more this year! Last year we had a great turnout, and we hope this year will be bigger and better! Click Here for the flyer.
We hope your business will be able to join us this year! If you would like to register a trunk or booth, please fill out the form here: http://summerwoodsports.com/trunkortreat.

Auditions for Into the Woods
Royal Players
When:  Sunday, November 3rd, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (There will be a basic  choreography/movement audition after every 7-8 auditioners. Please wear appropriate attire and shoes.)
Location: Bryant Junior High, Black Box, 301 Hill Farm Road, Bryant, AR.  (Enter through the double doors marked “GYM” on the side of the building by the track.  You must drive to the top of the hill and turn right to enter the parking lot.)
Ages: 16-99
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM | Book by JAMES LAPINE | Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine | Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
MUSIC:  When you submit your Google form, select the main character you are auditioning for; music will be sent to you via email for you to prepare for the audition (i.e. If you plan to audition for “Jack”, you will be sent a cut of “Giants in the Sky”). There will also be a cold reading from the script.
To audition:  Please secure an appointment time & fill out the Google Form to provide us with your information. You must fill out BOTH forms.
Auditions by Appointment:  https://tinyurl.com/IntotheWoodsSignUp
Audition Google Form:  https://tinyurl.com/IntotheWoodsGoogleForm
You MUST be available for ALL performances (March 6-9 and March 13-16) and tech week rehearsals (March 1-5).
Rehearsals will begin on Monday, January 27. A formal rehearsal schedule will be provided once a calendar can be assembled including conflicts. Plan on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/with additional rehearsals on Saturdays and Sundays as needed. Wednesdays added for tech week and performance week. Hold Wednesday, March 12, for a brushup rehearsal (if needed).
Bob Bidewell – Director/Music Director | Edgar Hall – Choreographer | Emma Rose Boone – Stage Manager | Michelle Griffis, Susan Goldman – Producers | Michelle Alverio – Costumer
Into the Woods is sponsored by Mid-Town Plumbing

Operation Red, White & Brave Golf Tournament
First Service Bank
November 4 | 8:00 am or 12:00 pm Flights | Conway Country Club 555 Country Club Rd., Conway
4 Man Scramble $500/team | Shotgun Start at 8 am and 12 pm.
Prizes – Goodies Bags – Lunch Provided. Click Here for the registration.

Introduction to Trapping
Benton Parks & Recreation
Thursday, November 4, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm  | Gene Moss Building at Tyndall Park
Cost: FREE | Ages 9-17 years
Registration September 13 – October 25
For more information contact: the Programming Team at [email protected] Click Here for the flyer.