The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton invites the community to its 12th Annual Night of Luminaries, Thursday, Dec. 4, following the Morrilton Christmas parade. This free, family-friendly event is expected to start around 6:00 p.m. or as soon as Santa Claus can make his way from the parade to UACCM. To highlight the beautiful new addition of the Timberwolf Crossing walking trail to the center of the UACCM campus, the more than 1,300 luminary bags decorated by Conway County children will line the sidewalks of the trail as well as a few portions of the roads in that area. This year’s route is one that families can walk through to view the artwork on the beautifully lit bags rather than the drive-through route used in past years. Participating schools and organizations that helped in decorating luminary bags include Conway County Center for Exceptional Children, Morrilton Elementary, Morrilton Intermediate, Morrilton Primary, Nemo Vista Elementary, Sacred Heart E

Students gather while working on their pieces for the exhibition. UACCM has several art, culture, and theatre events open to the public in November and into December. UACCM art students’ work is on display for public viewing in the E. Allen Gordon Library on campus. An opening reception was held last week where artist Lydia Shannon won a people’s choice contest for her piece entitled “Trapped.” Artist Jim Cope’s piece named “Sea Birds” won an honorable mention. These pieces along with many others will remain on display until Dec. 6. Library hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Library will be closed Nov. 26 through 28 for Thanksgiving. Will Lang (photo by Benita's Photography) The UACCM Multicultural Recruitment and Retention Committee along with the Student Engagement and Leadership Organization have invited Will Lang of Russellville to share stories of his Cherokee and Osage her

UACCM will host and on-site auction of surplus equipment and supplies Nov. 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Physical Plant on the west side of campus, 1908 Poor Farm Road. Viewing of items will begin at 8:00 a.m. The auction is open to the public and will be conducted by Looper Auction and Realty. Items for auction are listed at www.looperauction.com and include the following: Vehicles & Equipment: 1990 Dodge Van, 1986 Chevy 15-Passenger Van, John Deere 6X4 Gator, (2) Nissan Forklifts, Enclosed Trailer (Like New), Kubota Zero Turn Mower, Kubota Broom, Kubota Blade, 2-Post Rotary Lift, and Cement Mixer. Shop: Bridgeport Mill, Miller Welder, Kwik-Way Valve Machine, Valve Grinders, Engine Stand, Floor Jacks, Transmission Jack, Hook It 2 Air File Shoes, Hook It 2 D/A Pads, Creepers, Toolbox, Knurling Thread Master, Refrigeration Recovery Systems, Slugger Dent Puller, (2) Paint Mixing Stations, Paint Spray Guns, Air Nail Guns, Floor Extraction Machine & Vacuums, 4'X32" Culve