calendar
Monday, October 1
• Chunwoo Nam and Hyeyoung Shin, artists’ presentation, ASU Printmaker’s Gallery, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 972-3753
Tuesday, October 2
• Ladies’ Golf Association Rally for the Cure, golf tournament, Jonesboro Country Club, 9 a.m. Info: Jane McDaniel, 243-4550.
• Patricia McCormick, to speak about her young adult book, “Sold,” Jonesboro Public Library, 7 p.m. Info: 935-5133.
• “Wait Until Dark,” a Broadway hit presented by the ASU Dept. of Theatre, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets and info: 972-2781.
• “Wanna Dance?” eight couples will compete during Dance Night 1 at the Nettleton Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Woman’s Discovery Center. Tickets: $5 general admission available in advance or at the door. Info: 219-2488.
Wednesday, October 3
• Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Luncheon, Mary Lou Wilson to speak, sponsored by St. Bernards, St. Bernards Auditorium, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: Alicia Storey, 972-4454.
• Second Annual Cajun Fest, dinner, music by The Jess Hoggard Band, Brickhouse Grill, to benefit the Women’s Crisis Center, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets and Info: Kerri Bangert, 972-9575.
• “Wait Until Dark,” a Broadway hit presented by the ASU Dept. of Theatre, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets and Info: 972-2781.
thursday, October 4
• 92nd Annual Meeting of the Chamber, sponsored by Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Convocation Center, ASU Centennial Hall, 6:30 p.m. Info: 932-6691.
• Special Olympics Area 7 Awards Celebration to thank individuals and groups who have helped Special Olympics, Elks Lodge, 6 p.m. Info: Susie Bowling, 935-9806.
saturday, october 6
• Knockin’ Down MS Bowl-a-thon, bowling, prizes, silent auction, Jonesboro Bowling Center, 1-4 p.m. Info: Jennifer Gilbert, 932-1661.
• “One Night in Vegas,” presented b the Delta Symphony Orchestra, black tie optional, Atkins Celebration Hall, Paragould, 6:30 p.m. Tickets and info: Christy McKeel, 761-2747.
• Movie in the Park, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, 7:30 p.m., Earl Bell Community Center, 933-4604.
Monday, October 8
• Vienna Piano Trio, ensemble of violin, cello and piano, Fowler Center’s Riceland Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tickets and Info: 972-2781.
Tuesday, October 9
• Enhancements Pink Ribbon Benefit Extravaganza, lunch, silent auction and fashion show, Jonesboro Country Club, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Info: 932-0058.
• Carla McClafferty to speak at the Jonesboro Public Library, 7 p.m. Info: 935-5133.
• “Wanna Dance?” eight couples will compete during Dance Night 2 at the Brookland Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Woman’s Discovery Center. Tickets: $5 general admission available in advance or at the door. Info: 219-2488.
Friday, October 12
• Fourth Annual ASU Open golf tournament, 18-hole, four-person scramble, sponsored by ASU Indian Club, Sage Meadows, 1 p.m. shotgun start. Info: 972-2541.
• ASU Distinguished Alumni Dinner, to honor the 2007 distinguished alumni, Fowler Center, 6 p.m. Info: Nancy Hendricks, 972-2451.
• ASU College of Nursing and Health Professions 25th Anniversary Gala to include buffet dinner, silent auction, music by the Flowerland Street Band and a program reflecting on the past 25 years, Centennial Hall, ASU Reng Student Services Center, 6-11 p.m. Info: 972-3112.
Saturday, October 13
• Fergus Snoddy Half Marathon and 5K, Craighead Forest Park, 8 a.m. Info: 933-4604.
• College of Business Homecoming Breakfast, Gov. Mike Beebe and Allyson Lewis to speak, Holiday Inn, 9 a.m. Info: Lindsay Burnett, 972-2986.
• Petting Zoo Dedication and Naming, hay rides, cake and ice cream social, ASU Farm, 1:45 p.m. Info: Christy Brecklein, 972-2087.
• ASU Alumni Tailgate, for ASU alumni and friends, west of Indian Stadium, 4 p.m. Info: Nancy Hendricks, 972-2451.
• Classic Car Show, Chick-Fil-A, 5-9 p.m. Info: 910-6611.
• Game Day, ASU vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, Indian Stadium, 6 p.m.
• “Father of the Bride,” presented by the Foundation of Arts, The Forum, 7 p.m. Info: 935-2726
• 5th Quarter Party, for ASU alumni and friends, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m.-midnight. Info: Nancy Hendricks, 972-2451.
Sunday, October 14
• “Father of the Bride,” presented by the Foundation of Arts, The Forum, 2 p.m. Info: 935-2726
Monday, October 15
• “Father of the Bride,” presented by the Foundation of Arts, The Forum, 7 p.m. Info: 935-2726.
• Treble Clef Music Club, music program presented by piano students of Lillian White and Harmony Fortsen, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7 p.m. Info: Pat Qualls, 802-3307.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17
• A Small Standard Flower Show “Cornucopia of Color,” sponsored by the Jonesboro Garden Club. Info: Fran Osment, 931-7425.
Thursday, october 18
• “Simple Truths,” art exhibition, Fowler Center’s Bradbury Gallery, opening reception, 5 p.m., set to run through Nov. 16. Info: 972-2567.
Friday, October 19
• Jaycees Haunted House Opening Night, set to run Oct. 19-20, 26-31, to benefit Christmas for Kids, NEA District Fairgrounds, 6 p.m. Info: 931-5252.
Saturday, October 20
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure Race, various local teams to walk in Little Rock with teams from across the state.
• “Wanna Dance?” finalists will compete at The Mall at Turtle Creek, 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Woman’s Discovery Center. Info: 219-2488.
• Movie in the Park, 7:30 p.m., Earl Bell Community Center, 933-4604.
Sunday, October 21
• Music for a Lifetime Family Concert, “Carnival of the Animals” presented by the Delta Symphony Orchestra, instrument petting zoo prior to concert, Fowler Center’s Riceland Hall, 2 p.m.. Info: Christy McKeel, 761-2747.
• Fashion for the Cure, sponsored by Coldwater Creek at The Mall at Turtle Creek, local survivors to model, customers will receive 10 percent off all purchases during the event. Proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 4-6 p.m. Info: Regina Gray, 336-2534.
Thursday, October 25
• Evening of Music, black tie event to benefit St. Bernards Development Foundation, St. Bernards Auditorium, 6 p.m. Info: 972-4454.
Friday, October 26
• WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour, starring Michael Johnathon, be a part of a broadcast filmed live in Fowler Center’s Riceland Hall to be aired on PBS, 7:30 p.m. Info: 972-2781.
Saturday, October 27
• Heart & Sole 5K, entertainment by Spanky and The Axis, to benefit Cardiology Associates Foundation, Cardiology Associates Parking Lot, 9:30 a.m. Info: Tracy Grimes, 931-0601.
• Friends of the Library Book Sale, second hand books for sale, Jonesboro Public Library, also set for Oct. 28. Info: 935-5133.
• Game Day, ASU vs. Troy, Indian Stadium, 6 p.m.
• Diamonds & Pearls Anniversary Gala, NEA Legal Support Professionals celebrate 30 years, St. Bernard’s Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Info: Wyvetta Smith, 932-1061.
Sunday, October 28
• Bowl-o-Ween, bowling, games, candy, face painting, costume and coloring contest, prizes, to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital, sponsored by Circle of Friends, 2-5 p.m. Info: Christy McKeel, 761-2747.
Monday, October 29
• Adoption Coalition Meeting/Adoption Blitz, DHHS adoption inquiry staff to speak, St. Bernards Auditorium, meeting at noon, blitz until 3 p.m. Info: Sharon Stallings, 935-4448.