Benton Parks and Recreation and American Red Cross will host lifeguard training for certification at the River Center in Benton March 20th-22nd. All participants must pass a pre-course swim to take the class. No refunds will be given. Bring towel and swimsuit (one-piece or trunks). Participants must be 16 or older. Sign up online or […]
Learn more about aviation, see new hangars & get FAA credits in Bryant Sat Feb 8th
The public is invited to a free event at the Saline County Regional Airport to learn more about aviation. There will be speakers on an array of topics from pilot safety to different programs in which pilots can participate. along with food and drink. This will be of interest to pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Chuck […]
Free Courses at Hospital to Help Manage Diabetes
To raise awareness about diabetes and healthy living, Saline Memorial Hospital in conjunction with Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) is participating in DEEP (Diabetic Education and Empowerment Program) by offering free courses to help individuals manage this disease. Classes will be held in the Brumley Classroom inside the Health Education Building at Saline Memorial […]
“Surviving the Holidays” Class in Benton Nov 12th to Help with Grief From Lost Loved Ones
When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. This 2-hour class Surviving The Holidays is meant to help participants discover: • How to deal with emotions • What to do about traditions • Helpful tips for surviving social events • How to find hope for the future The class […]
Register for First Aid/CPR/AED Training on Sept 16th in Bryant
The American Red Cross will present a First Aid/CPR/AED program on Saturday, September 16th at 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bishop Park in the Green Room. This if for participants to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach the knowledge and skills needed […]
Learn How to Obtain a Patents or Trademarks in This Small Business Seminar Aug 9th
Are you an inventor, educator, or legal professional interested in patents or trademarks? Representatives from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will give an overview of intellectual property and resources available to assist patent/trademark applicants get the patent/trademark they seek. It will also include a panel discussion on the current patent/trademark process. This […]
Bryant FD Taking Applicants for Citizen Fire Academy Until August 11th
The Bryant Fire Department (BFD) announces open registration for Citizen Fire Academy (CFA). This is a 7-week program for Bryant residents to get hands-on learning of what firefighters encounter. The registration deadline is August 11th. Classes will meet on Monday nights except for the last class on a Saturday. The program begins on August 21st. […]
Present & future business owners will want to attend training at Saline County YPN luncheon Wednesday
Saline County YPN (Young Professionals Network) is hosting a Professional Development Luncheon on Wednesday, February 8th, from 12-2pm in Bryant. Whitney Horton of Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center will discuss Business plans, market research & launching a business. This event is $30 for future-members and $20 for current members of YPN. This event […]
SCSO Deputies Graduate Trig & Physics Course to Become Traffic Investigation Team
If this math makes sense to you – it looks like a foreign language to me – then you probably have some idea of what it takes to figure out what happened after a vehicle accident. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) announced Friday morning that two deputies, Eric Stricklin and Sam Griffin, have completed a 12-week Accident […]
Benton PD Invites Residents to Participate in 13th Year of Citizens Police Academy
This fall, the Benton Police Department will host a their Citizen’s Police Academy course for the 13th year. This is a program for residents to find out what a police officer’s duty entails, the training they must undergo, and the situations they face. Participants will experience criminal investigation, patrol functions, narcotic investigations, school resource, crime […]