Building Bridges

RTW - Pre-Employment Transition Services Tour
2024-12-11 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | AR

Family Christmas Lunch (All Locations)
2024-12-12 11:00 - 13:00 | AR

Lonoke Adults - Christmas Choir Program
2024-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | BBDCS Lonoke, 518 NE Front St, Lonoke, 72086, United States

Lonoke - Puppets for Preschoolers
2024-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 | BBDCS Lonoke, 518 NE Front St, Lonoke, 72086, United States

RTW - Ugly Sweater Day
2024-12-16 | AR

Cabot Preschool Christmas Celebration Week
2024-12-16 | AR
Monday, 1216 – Wear Christmas Socks
Tuesday, 1217 – Wear Red & Green
Wednesday, 1218 – Dress like Santa or the Grinch
Thursday, 1219 – Ugly Sweater Day
Friday, 1220 – Polar Express/Christmas PJ Day

Lonoke Preschool Christmas Celebration Week
2024-12-16 - 2024-12-20 | AR

RTW - Polar Express & Hot Chocolate, Sock Hop Dance
2024-12-17 | AR

RTW - Christmas Hat Day
2024-12-18 | AR

RTW - Gingerbread House Building
2024-12-19 | AR

RTW - Christmas PJ Day
2024-12-20 | AR

Closed for Christmas Break
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-02 | AR
All center-based services and locations will be closed for Christmas break beginning Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3rd.
January 3rd will be a staff in-service day but will not be open for clients.

Management Meeting
2025-01-06 09:00 - 11:00 | AR

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | BBDCS Lonoke, 518 NE Front St, Lonoke, 72086, United States

MammoVan in Lonoke
2025-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | AR
The UAMS Mobile MammoVan will provide on-site screening mammograms to women ages 40 and over who are due for a mammogram.
Date: Tuesday, January 28
Location: Lonoke
Date: Wednesday, January 29
Location: Cabot
Mammograms are by appointment only so you must call 800-259-8794 to schedule. Please bring your insurance card and it will be filed as usual. Before your appointment, you may receive an estimate of cost/no surprise letter in the mail – this is not a bill. If you do not have insurance, there are assistance programs available.
This service is provided by UAMS. Please call 1-800-259-8794 for more assistance.

MammoVan in Cabot
2025-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 | AR

Pizza with a Purpose: US Pizza Fundraiser
2025-04-01 16:00 - 22:00 | AR
🍕 Dine for a Cause! Support the Building Bridges Special Olympics Team! 🏅

On Tuesday, April 1, a portion of your purchase will go directly to the Building Bridges Special Olympics Team, helping our incredible athletes train, compete, and shine!

📍 Where: US Pizza, Cabot – 301 Northport Dr.

📅 When: Tuesday, April 1, 4-10 p.m.

💙 How: Dine in or take out – just mention Building Bridges Special Olympics when you order!

Can’t make it that night? Give a donation online at https://buildingbridgesar.org/donatetoday/

Let’s show our athletes how much we support them! 🏆💪

Teddy Bear Clinic - Cabot
2025-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | AR
Bring your little ones for a fun, free, and educational experience at Cabot Emergency Hospital’s 3rd Annual Teddy Bear Clinic! This family-friendly event gives children the chance to adopt a cuddly teddy bear and learn about emergency room visits through hands-on activities
with medical professionals and first responders. Plus, enjoy local food trucks, browse vendors, and more.

BBQ 4 BBDSC - Lonoke Spring Fundraiser
2025-04-27 11:30 - 14:00 | BBDCS Lonoke, 518 NE Front St, Lonoke, 72086, United States
Get your tickets now for the BBQ 4 BBDCS fundraiser on Sunday, April 27th.
From 11:30 – 2 p.m., swing by our Lonoke campus and pick up a to-go plate of delicious BBQ!
Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased online at https://buildingbridgesar.org/bbq-fundraiser/.

C.A.S.T. with a Lineman
2025-06-06 08:00 - 12:00 | AR
Register here.

Pictures with Santa (Cabot)
2025-12-10 09:00 - 13:00 | BBDCS Cabot Preschool, 207 W. Plaza, Cabot, AR, 72023, United States
Santa will be in Cabot for a special visit and photos!

Pictures with Santa (Lonoke)
2025-12-17 09:00 - 10:30 | BBDCS Lonoke, 518 NE Front St, Lonoke, 72086, United States

Staff In-Service Day
2026-01-19 | BBDCS Lonoke, 518 NE Front St, Lonoke, 72086, United States

Inclusive Employment Strategies Conference
2026-03-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabot Public Library, 909 W. Main St., Cabot, AR
REGISTER HERE: www.buildingbridgesar.org/register
Local employers are invited to attend a free, half-day conference designed to help businesses confidently hire, support, and retain qualified employees with developmental disabilities.
This practical training will cover:

Best practices in inclusive hiring
Tax credits and incentives
Effective workplace communication
Common job accommodations
Strategies for addressing behaviors.This event is ideal for business owners, HR professionals, and managers looking to strengthen their workforce while building an inclusive workplace.

Free to attend, but you must register. Lunch will be provided by the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities.
