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.

PAST EVENTS

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.

July

July 2, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, AARP AR Portal Training, State Office, limited seating - register here
July 11, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hub 2 Leadership Team, location Corky's Ribs and BBQ, 12005 Westhaven Dr, Little Rock - registration
July 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Veterans Team Meeting, State Office - register on arrival
July 24, noon, Slam the Scam: Artificial Intelligence: Algorithms, Deep Fakes, and Misinformation - virtual event hosted by AARP AR and AARP WI - register here
July 25, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, AARP AR Portal Training, State Office, limited seating - register here

Aug

Aug 1, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Virtual Volunteer Portal Champion Office Hours - registration or call the event registration number at 877-926-8300
August 6, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Volunteer Portal Champion Hours - register here or call the event registration number at 877-926-8300
August 13, Strong Town Conversation - register here
August 14, 10 a.m., Community Challenge Grant winner webinar, register here
August 19, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Senior Planet Virtual Series: Age-Friendly - Registration
August 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Veterans Team Meeting, State Office
August 21, Neighborhood Walks Training - register here
August 21, noon, Slam the Scam: Not Just for Kids - Gaming Online Safely - virtual event hosted by AARP AR and AARP WI - register here
August 22, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Portal Champion Office Hours - register here or call the event registration number at 877-926-8300

Sept

September 11, 3-5 p.m., Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities Road Little Rock, work together on a community action plan for your community to become more age-friendly, register here
September 12, 2-4 p.m., 9/11 Day of Service at the Arkansas Foodbank, register here
September 12, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Age Friendly Summit, West Central Community Center, 8616 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock; The Age Friendly Summit, “Creating Community Connections”, will bring together residents, service providers, and community leaders for discussion and networking as well as raise their awareness of livable communities. It will focus on enlightening people about the principles of a livable community, tackling housing and transportation issues in our city, and providing information about digital technology and healthy living. Exhibitors will be available to share resources. Lunch and door prizes will be provided. - register here
September 16, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Senior Planet Virtual Series: Affordable Home Internet - Registration
September 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Veterans Team Meeting, State Office
September 18, noon - 2 p.m., AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities Summit (West Memphis), work together on a community action plan for your community to become more age-friendly, register here
September 18, noon, Movies for Grownups "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," registration opens September 6 here
September 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Hub 1, Shred Fest, Farmington United Methodist Church, 355 Southwinds Rd, Farmington, AR 72730
September 21, Military Appreciation Event
September 25, noon, Slam the Scam: Scams Targeting Veterans, virtual event hosted by AARP AR and AARP WI - register here
September 26, Attorney General's Elder Abuse Conference Featuring Kathy Stokes of AARP Fraud Watch Network - information and registration here
September 26, 2 p.m., learn the “Basics of Better Connectivity” in a free one-hour Senior Planet webinar, register here
September 26, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Portal Champion Training - register here
September 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Community Challenge Grant Winner City of Keiser hosts their Keiser Fall Festival. Attend to see some of the work our grant is funding.
Hub 7 – Prostate Cancer Walk
September 27 - TBD Fraud Event Hub 1
Hub 7 – Hometown Showdown BBQ Cookoff

Oct

October 1 Ward 7 (Little Rock) Night Out Tabling
October 1, 12-1 p.m., Building Disaster Resilient Communities, register here; join AARP Arkansas and SBP to learn about building more resilient communities.
October 3, 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. A-Team Meeting - register here
October 3, Speakers Bureau at Parkway Village
October 4, Parkway Village Health Fair Tabling Event
October 4, Fiesta in Soma Tabling - more info
October 5, Fort Smith Octoberfest Tabling Event - more info
October 10, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hub 2 Christ Episcopal Church 509 Scott Street Little Rock - register here
October 10, Speakers Bureau at Maumelle Chapter Meeting
October 11 - 20, State Fair, stop by and see our volunteers and learn about AARP Arkansas - information here
October 12, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Tabling at Harvest Fest, Little Rock
October 12, 10 a.m. - 4 pm. Tabling at Pilgrim Valley MB Church Block Party
October 15, noon, Getting Households Prepared for Disasters, register here
October 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Veterans Team Meeting, State Office
October 16, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Speakers Bureau Workshop - registration
October 17, Scam Jam, UCA Conway - registration
October 19, Central Arkansas Library Health Fair at First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
October 21, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Senior Planet Virtual Series: Protecting Your Personal Information Online - registration
October 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Portal Champion Office Hours, register here
October 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Missing Middle Housing, Hillcrest, Little Rock - register here
October - TBD - Shred Fest in Pine Bluff

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