The 50th Annual Old Fashioned Day event is coming to Downtown Benton on Saturday, October 12, 2024. It’s shopping, entertainment, contests, games AND a big fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Senior Adults of Saline County. See below for the activities, map and schedule, plus details for the inaugural Cornhole Tournament. READ MORE BELOW When/Where – Date: […]
Bryant Senior Center to host Health Fair Sept 5th with pie contest and giveaways
The Bryant Senior Center Health & Information Fair Fall into Health! Thursday, September 5th 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. READ MORE BELOW Door Prizes, Giveaways, Fun! And… A Best Pie in the County Contest. Seniors, bake your best pie, Chocolate, Pecan, Lemon or Cherry, or whatever your heart desires. The judging will start at […]
Benton Finance Committee Aug 12th covers Game & Fish, Senior Center, Street Grant
The Finance Committees is scheduled to meet Monday, August 12, 2024, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex immediately following the Personnel, Health & Safety which begins at 5:00 p.m. AGENDA Monday, August 12, 2024 Council Chambers Begins at 5:00 p.m. Chair – Steve Brown Vice-Chair – Jeff Morrow Staff Liaison – Mandy […]
Arkansas teams take Gold and Silver at Senior Olympics Basketball Tournament
You’ll see some familiar faces from Saline County in these winning teams. The Arkansas Green Diamonds (AROK) recently showcased their basketball skills at the Mississippi and Arkansas Senior Olympics Basketball Tournament. They competed in three different age division from 50-64. The 55’s team brought home the Bronze medal in Mississippi, while the 60’s team achieved […]
Nominate someone by June 3rd for the Senior Arkansas Hall of Fame
The deadline to nominate some worthy person for the Senior Arkansas Hall of Fame is June 3, 2024. The Arkansas Department of Human Services’ Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services recognizes outstanding senior Arkansans who have served their communities and enhanced the lives of fellow Arkansas seniors. Seniors may be nominated by anyone. The […]
Senior Centers not closing, just changing service providers
UPDATE MAY 14, 2024 Because the rumor mill is still churning, here’s the main point of this article – the Senior Activity Centers are not closing. The two locations in Saline County (one at The River Center in Benton and one at The Center at Bishop in Bryant) are under administration by Central Arkansas Development […]
Senior 3 on 3 tourney June 1st features appearance by former Razorbacks players
Come see the 2024 Arkansas Senior Olympics 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament featuring an appearance by former Razorbacks players. Come cheer on your Arkansas Diamonds, Gems, and Big Dogs. This event is free admission. Read More Below See special guests, “The Triplets,” Marvin Delph, Sidney Moncrief, and Ron Brewer. Watch free throw and 3 point […]
Moved to Oct 29th – Empire to host 8th Annual Trunk or Treat
Empire’s 8th Annual Trunk or Treat is coming. Bring the family in costume – the event has been moved to Sunday, October 29th from 4-6pm. There will be games, candy, fun, and food trucks. The address is 3524 Alcoa Road in Benton (map). This event is presented by Empire Kids, Connect Academy for Children, and […]
Candy, costume contest & kids zone – Come to Monster Madness in Bryant Oct 28th
Come experience Monster Madness on Saturday, October 28th in Bryant. The Bryant Boys & Girls Club invites the community for free trick-or-treating and a kids fun zone for up to 5th grade. Enter the costume contest for $5 and you could win a cash prize. The whole family should come for all the fun, along […]
Bring the family to Trunk or Treat at Alcoa Pines Oct 27; Candy, Silent auction & Resident costume contest
It’s a Halloween Festival at Alcoa Pines. There will be a Trunk or Treat in the parking lot. Residents and staff will dress for the 70s and 80s to compete in a costume contest. Come on Friday, October 27th, from 6-8 p.m. The location is at Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation, 3300 Alcoa Road in […]