Good Sunday morning. Thursday is going to make you choose: the last Levitt AMP concert of the fall, a festival in Van Buren or a little time with your writing.

Before we get there, Miss Laura’s has a reopening date, and Greenwood has given visiting football teams one more reason to dread the trip. There’s also a free healthcare clinic next weekend.

Miss Laura’s opens the doors again

Miss Laura’s Museum is reopening Saturday, Oct. 24, with a free celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2 N. B St. in Fort Smith.

The Victorian house dates to 1898, and the museum uses photographs, artifacts and personal stories to introduce the women who lived and worked there. It’s a look at a complicated piece of Fort Smith’s past. If you’re considering a tour, the museum recommends its content for ages 16 and up.

Arrive at 9 for the ribbon cutting or 9:30 for the exhibit unveiling. There’s a women-owned business market, a Master Gardeners plant giveaway and gifts for the first 150 visitors. You may come for the museum and leave with something to water.

Sunday October 18

An afternoon at Red Roof Farms

There’s still an afternoon left in Red Roof Farms’ grand-opening weekend. The farm is open 2–6 p.m. today at 14931 Stone Hollow Road in Fort Smith. You’ll need admission and a separate parking pass from the farm’s ticket page.

CARRIE in Van Buren

CARRIE The Musical takes the King Opera House stage at 2 p.m. today, at 427 Main Street in Van Buren. Already have Sunday plans? There’s another performance Thursday at 7 p.m.

Scream at the Bakery District

Scream is tonight’s Foodie Films pick at the Bakery District, 70 S. Seventh St. in Fort Smith, from 7–9 p.m. You can get a free movie pass without buying dinner. If you’d rather make a meal of it, dinner is sold separately.

Monday October 19

A home match for the Lions

The Lions are home Monday, with Southeastern Oklahoma State on the other side of the net. UAFS volleyball’s Pink Match starts at 6 p.m. in Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center, 5402 Kinkead Ave. in Fort Smith.

Greenwood makes it 80 at home

Farmington brought an unbeaten record to Greenwood on Friday. It didn’t survive the visit.

The Bulldogs won 42–14 at Smith-Robinson Stadium, making it 80 straight home wins. Take a second with that number. That’s a lot of Friday nights, a lot of teams walking into the same stadium and a lot of work to keep giving them the same ending.

Congratulations to the players and coaches who have kept that streak going, and to the Greenwood community cheering them on. Eighty in a row at home is something the whole town can be proud of.

Tuesday October 20

Harvest Happiness for little ones

Here’s a morning for the little ones: Harvest Happiness brings free fall crafts and games for ages 2–5 to the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center. It runs 9 a.m.–noon at 8300 Wells Lake Road in Fort Smith.

A free evening with the UAFS choirs

Tuesday evening’s music comes with a $0 ticket. Three UAFS choirs perform in the Fall Choral Showcase at 7 p.m. at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center, 55 S. Seventh St. in Fort Smith.

Wednesday October 21

Art Start at RAM

No supply list to shop for and no signup to remember. Art Start welcomes ages 2–5 to the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum from 1–2:30 p.m., with supplies provided and no admission charge. Find it at 1601 Rogers Ave.

Bring a mat to the library

The Main Library has a different kind of evening planned: yoga, from 6–7 p.m. in the Carnegie Room. All experience levels are welcome. Bring your own mat to 3201 Rogers Ave. in Fort Smith.

Thursday October 22

Turn old book pages into flowers

Old book pages get a second life as flowers at Miller Branch Library. The free adult craft runs 1–2 p.m., and the library supplies what you need. Find the branch at 8701 S. 28th St. in Fort Smith.

Spooky Putt Putt in Alma

A round of miniature golf inside the library is a change of pace. Alma’s Spooky Putt Putt runs 4–6 p.m. at 624 Fayetteville Ave., with refreshments included.

Thursday evening October 22

One more Levitt AMP night

This is the last Levitt AMP night of the fall. Alto Moon, MYZE and ComeUp$tayUp play Harry E. Kelley Riverfront Park from 6–9 p.m. Admission is free; the park is at 121 Riverfront Drive in Fort Smith.

A free fall festival in Van Buren

Van Buren Housing Authority is putting on a free Fall Festival from 6–8 p.m., with games, face painting and hot dogs, candy and popcorn. Head to the Community Center at 218 S. 17th St.

Bring your writing to Sips and Sweets

Have a piece of writing you’d like another pair of eyes on? Bookies to Pens meets 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Sips & Sweets, 46 Cloverleaf Plaza in Van Buren. The group is free, everyone’s welcome and there’s no signup.

Civic notes

A splash pad and greenway on Fort Smith’s agenda

A splash pad at Tilles Park and a stretch of the Maybranch Greenway are up for consideration Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Fort Smith Board of Directors meets at 6 p.m. at The Blue Lion, 101 N. Second St.

The agenda includes a proposed $998,934.60 purchase and installation of the splash pad, plus proposed approval to construct a portion of the greenway along Levee Improvement District No. 1.

Greenwood parks budget study session

Greenwood’s Parks Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 4–5 p.m. for a budget study session at City Hall, 30 Bell Road. The public is welcome.

Free healthcare clinic next weekend

Remote Area Medical brings a free clinic to Kay Rodgers Park, 4400 Midland Blvd. in Fort Smith, Oct. 24–25. Doors open at 6 a.m. No ID or insurance is required, and there are no income requirements.

Care is first come, first served, and spots can fill early. Patients choose dental or vision services and may also receive medical care.

Bring water, snacks and weather-appropriate clothing. There’s no indoor waiting area before doors open, and you must stay on site to keep your place in line.

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