2024 Past Events

AARP Arkansas is committed to keeping our members and volunteers abreast of events that may be of interest. This calendar of events is updated monthly. Dates, times and locations may be subject to change. If you see an error, have an update, or items to add, please reach out to ASD Communications and Outreach Mandy Shoptaw at mshoptaw@aarp.org or at 501.217.1627. 

January

• MLK Day of Service
• Veterans Team Meeting

February

• Black History Month
• Feb 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Veterans Team Meeting, State Office
• Hub 2 Quarterly Meeting, February 7, 10 a.m., State Office, contact Bonnie Boyd or Lisa Jones
• Hub 7 Quarterly Meeting, February 15, 11 a.m., Forrest City, contact Hub 7 lead Leroy Williams
• Hub 2 Speakers Bureau Training, February 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (please note date change due to weather), State Office, contact Sally Fittsizer
• February 22 - A-Team – Arkansas Nurses Day at the State Capitol
• February 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - AARP Arkansas Voter Education event - teletown hall, Facebook live, and limited studio audience

March

• Women’s History Month
• March 2, Hub 1, NWA Links Black Family Wellness Expo
• March 5 - Arkansas primary election day
• March 5, Portal Champions Office Hours, 2 - 4 p.m. State Office/Hybrid, registration link
• April 7, A-Team Meeting, 12 - 1:30 p.m., registration link
• March 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Hub 2 Tabling Event - Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Little Rock, contact Hub 1 leaders Bonnie Boyd and Lisa Jones
• March 15 - Tax Day
• March 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Veterans Team, State Office/hybrid, registration link
• March 28, Portal Champions Office Hours, 2 - 4 p.m. State Office/Hybrid, registration link

April

• April 4, A-Team Meeting, 12 pm - 1:30 pm, virtual - registration link
• April 11, Hub 2 Quarterly Meeting, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sage Health, 6929 JFK Blvd, Suite 104, North Little Rock, registration link 
• April 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Veterans Team, State Office/hybrid, registration link 
• April 17, 11:30-1 p.m. Speakers Bureau Training, hybrid event - registration link 
• April 23, 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fraud Prevention Seminar Hub 7 - registration   
• April 25, 2 pm - 4 pm, Portal Champion Office Hours, State Office - registration
• April 30, Advocacy in Action, Red Shirt Day at the State Capitol, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., registration link 

May

• May 4, Public Benefits to Older Adults (Food and Tech), Dunbar Community Center - registration link  
• May 9, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Portal Champion Office Hours, State Office, limited seating- registration
• May 14, Arkansas Retired Teacher Association (ARTA) event, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. - info and registration
• May 18, 9 a.m. to noon, Hub 2, Shred Fest – Little Rock, State Office parking, 1701 Centerview Drive, Little Rock – Registration  
• May 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Veterans Team Meeting, State Office – Registration 
• May 23, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., volunteer portal training, State Office, registration and a personal electronic device required - registration
• May 25, Bluesfest
• Memorial Day, May 27 

June

• June 4, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, AARP AR Portal Training, State Office, limited seating - register here
• DDay, June 6
• June 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m., virtual teletown hall on Fraud (also on Facebook Live). You can join the call by dialing 855-962-1467.
• June 18, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Public Benefits for Older Adults, Phillips County Community College, Helena - register here
• Juneteenth, federal holiday 19th, state holiday 15th
• June 27, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, AARP AR Portal Training, State Office, limited seating - register here
• June 27, 12:00 PM - 1:45 p.m., Movies for Grownups presents "Thelma," Malco Razorback Cinema Grill & IMAX, 3956 N Steele Blvd #5363, Fayetteville - register here
• June 29, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Party at the Park, Walker Park, 10 W. 15th St., Fayetteville. Bring a friend and join us for fun and games, good food, and to hear about being an AARP Arkansas volunteer. Registration is required here or by calling the event registration number at 877-926-8300.