I try to stay abreast of any and all training that I can find. Mostly in NWA
Sept 24, 2016 The LDS will have a preparedness expo in Bentonville
http://www.nwapreparednessfair.com/Seems like there was also one coming up real soon in Mountain Home but now I can not find that information.
Last is on going groups both of these are good, sane people.
In NWA they have a Fayetteville Preppers through Meetup, (I have been a member of this group since 2013 but of late have been unable to attend) They meet on Wednesday evening most every week. They have many knowledgeable people in their group and they believe in sharing that knowledge with all who are willing to learn. They have given talks and classes on going completely off grid, solar power, HAM radios, rabbits, chickens, container gardening, etc. Everyone is welcome. You can find more info
http://www.meetup.com/FayettevillePreppers/There is also a local militia starting up in NWA, the goal is to meet at least one a month for various training. Some of the training will be open to the public. The next training will be Tactical First Aid. The main group is State Wide Arkansas Spartans.
http://www.arspartans.org/ There are also a few other militia type groups in the area, some I know a lot about, some not so much