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Historic State Park will host a cemetery cleaning workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday March 25. Join park staff to learn what you can do, and what you shouldn’t do, to care for stone and concrete monuments. Participants are encouraged to wear outdoor work clothes, and bring their own drinking water, chair, and note-taking materials. This event is free to the public. For more information, contact Zachary Elledge at zachary.elledge@arkansas.gov or 870-878-6765.

The Three Rivers College Music Department will present its Spring Showcase at 7 p.m. April 4 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.

The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host a Craft Village spring cleanup event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 22. Upon arrival, volunteers should sign in at the visitor center. The park is located at 1032 Park Ave. in Mountain View.

The Three Rivers College Music Department will present its Spring Showcase at 7 p.m. April 4 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center.

Piggott Girl Scout Troop #3011 will be hosting a 5K race fundraiser at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 11. Participants may enter online or pick up an entry form at McKenney Pharmacy or the Piggott Public Library. Entry fee is $35 and includes a finisher medal and a t-shirt (while supplies last). The fundraiser is being held to help fund the girls’ trip to Savannah, Ga. For more information please contact Jamie at 870-6346832 or Jenni at 501-8041907.

VA St. Louis Health Care System, in partnership with other VA regional medical centers, will host a town hall meeting for women Veterans at 6 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2023. Among the topics of discussion will be the new PACT Act that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center will host a watercolor workshop from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18. Newcomer to town, Milo Stephens, will be the instructor of the workshop, which will be held in the education center. There is a $40 fee which will include tour and class instruction. Students are to supply their own art supplies. For more information you may contact Stephens at 985-218-3161 or the museum at 870-5983487.

The University of Central Arkansas will host its ninth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, March 9. Day of Giving is a 24-hour fundraising drive allowing alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, friends and family to make a gift of any amount to support the campus.