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Classes By Category

Art & Architecture
Acrylic Painting For Beginners ......................... 16
Blooming Beauties : A Hands-On Floral Workshop ................................................................ 25
Clay Creations : A Beginner ’ s Guide to Hand-Building .................................................... 27
Foundations Of Drawing : Portraits , Perspective , and Landscapes ........................ 20
Mastering Watercolor : Techniques For Every Artist ...................................................................... 16
Revealing The Wonders of Romanesque and Gothic Architecture : An Expedition Through Time , 1100-1500 ( OOL )................. 21
Scratchboard Art .................................................. 21
Strolling With the Masters : Tour the Collection Highlights at Crystal Bridges ......................... 17
200 Years of Jewelry ............................................ 14
Computer / Technology
Empowering Yourself Against Modern Scams .................................................................... 15
Tech Terrors- Securing Your Information In A Connected World ..................................... 26
QR Curious .............................................................. 21
Food / Beverage
Dine and Discover at Black Apple Cidery .... 17
Exploring the Market Center of the Ozarks .................................................................... 26
Sweet Creations : Cake Decorating 101 ........ 17
Government , Politics & Economics
Follow the Money : Financing the November 2024 Federal Campaigns ................................ 25
Great Decisions 2025 .......................................... 13
Investigative Insights Into A Fayetteville Homicide Case ................................................... 15
Preserving Arkansas ’ s Historic Places ............ 14
Transforming Communities : The Economic Role of Universities ........................................... 25
Understanding Property Taxes In Arkansas .... 17
What Is the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System ?.......................................... 16
Health & Well-Being
A Guide to Skincare and Aesthetic Treatments ........................................................... 17
Dismantling Bias In Healthcare ....................... 16
Future Proofing Your Healthspan and Longevity ( OOL )................................................. 20
Innovations In Healing ....................................... 27 Memory 101-Brain Health and Wellness ...... 18 Moving With Ease-Rosen Movement ............ 13
Neurology In A Nutshell : The Brain Explained ( OOL )................................................. 22
Staying Steady : Enhancing Balance and Coordination As We Age ................................ 24
Unlocking Restful Sleep : Understanding Changes and Strategies For Seniors .......... 22
Yoga For Healthy Aging ..................................... 14
Hikes
Hike To Buckhorn Creek ..................................... 24 Hike On Devil ’ s Den Trail .................................... 23 Hike To Kings Bluff Falls ...................................... 19
History
All Roads Lead To Cane Hill ............................... 23 Georgia On My Mind ........................................... 15
Judgment At Nuremberg : Holding Nazi Leaders Accountable ....................................... 13
Pursuit Of Freedom : Nelson Hackett and the Path To Abolition ............................................... 13
Russia Beyond Russians ( OOL )......................... 20 Terrorism In The Heartland ............................... 21 Tour Historic Peabody Hall ................................ 18
Women : The Forgotten “ Men ” In History ( OOL )...................................................................... 18
Languages
Survival Italian ....................................................... 22
Leisure & Hobbies
Canasta Craze : Master the Game and Make New Friends !....................................................... 14
Cycling Can Be For Everyone ............................ 18
Knit Like A Pro : Essential Tips and Tricks For Every Knitter ....................................................... 27
Take Me Out To the Ballgame !......................... 16
Literature
Creative Journaling .............................................. 23 Huck & Jim in 1885 ............................................... 15 Huck & Jim in 2024 ............................................... 19 Ozark-Arkansas Writers Book Club ................. 16 The Essential Jane Austen ( OOL ).................... 19
Philosophy & Religion
The Byzantine Empire ......................................... 14
Science & Nature
Arkansas , the Nation ’ s Leader In Rice Production ........................................................... 25
Discover the Geology Of Arkansas ................. 23 Field Birding Basics .............................................. 26
Harvesting History : An In-Depth Study of Arkansas ’ Essential Crops ................................ 17
Illuminating The Night : Understanding and Mitigating Light Pollution ..................... 26
Overnight ONSC Camp For Adults !............... 27 Science Charcuterie ( OOL )................................ 20 What Makes the Grand Canyon Grand ......... 26
Special Interest
Bella Napoli : Italy ’ s ( Other ) “ Eternal City ” .... 22 Car Crazy : 1950s Onward ( OOL )...................... 21 Following Darwin : A Photographic Tour of the Galapagos Islands ................................ 20
Innovative Approaches To Supporting Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In Northwest Arkansas ................................... 24
LGBTQ +: Building Understanding and Awareness ( OOL )............................................... 18
Mainstreaming the Margins : A History of LGBTQ + America .......................................... 19 Planning For Tomorrow ...................................... 15 Planning Your Own Funeral .............................. 16 Self Defense Class ................................................. 24
Space And Planetary
James Webb Space Telescope : Changing Our View Of The Universe .............................. 22
Studying Mars To Better Understand
Earth ’ s Climate Changes ................................. 27 UAPs ( UFOs ): We Are Definitely Not Alone !..... 18
Theatre & Film
Chaplin Unmasked : Celebrating The Legacy Of The Tramp In The Gold Rush ..................... 19
Cinema In Transition : Exploring Change
Through Classic Films ( OOL )......................... 21 Communicating Through Music ..................... 26 From Script To Stage : Discovering Twelfth
Night At TheatreSquared ............................... 15 Shakespeare ’ s Comedies : What ’ s So Funny ?... 13 The Soundtrack Of Rock & Pop In the 50s & 60s :
The Magic of Brill Building Era ( OOL )............. 19 The Violin : History , Sound , and
Craftsmanship .................................................... 14 Virtuosos In Classical Music ( OOL ) ................ 23
Tours & Day Trips
A Day At Philbrook Museum Of Art ............... 25 Delightful Dogwoods : Touring Dogwood
Canyon Nature Park .......................................... 24 Trip To George Washington Carver National
Memorial and Museum ................................... 20 Tyson Art Tour : Behind Closed Doors ( 4 / 24 )... 24 Tyson Art Tour : Behind Closed Doors ( 5 / 8 )...... 25
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