ARKids First and Arkansas Public Libraries Partner to Focus on
Summer Safety
ARKids First, the state’s CHIP program (Children’s Health Insurance Program), has partnered with the Arkansas Public Library System’s popular summer reading program to provide educational materials and a series of safety events during July and August.The educational materials and events are aimed at keeping kids safe during the summer and encouraging parents of already enrolled kids to utilize ARKids benefits for well-child doctor visits.All public library branches in the state’s system will have summer safety educational packets available for children who register for free summer reading programs.A series of eight summer safety events will be held at public libraries throughout the state. The events will focus on educating kids and their parents about summer safety through fun and interactive activities. All events and materials are available at no cost.Quantities may be limited at some libraries. ARKids First serves more than 300,000 kids in Arkansas who might have been uninsured without this option. The program encourages parents to develop a relationship with a primary care physician and set up well-child check-ups for their children in order to stay current on immunizations and other important screenings. Among other benefits, ARKids First also covers vision and dental care without a referral from a doctor.
For more information about Arkansas public libraries, visit www.asl.lib.ar.us.
ARKids First Summer Safety Event Schedule
August 14 at 10 a.m. Conway County Library (Event will be held at the CityPark) City Park Drive Morrilton, AR
American Heart Association:
An estimated 935,000 new and recurrent heart attacks occur every year in people age 35 and older. Do you know your health status? It's the first step to help you and your doctor make decisions that positively impact your health and the quality of your healthcare.
Know your health status. For simple lifestyle changes to be your healthiest, visit www.heart.org/mylifecheck.
Know your treatment options — visit www.heart.org/heartprofilers to make informed decisions in partnership with your doctor.
Learn and live. Visit www.HeartHub.org for information and resources to help you take charge of your heart health.
The American Heart Association sets the standards for emergency cardiac care. We provide practice guidelines that make sure you get the best treatment from the ambulance to emergency evaluation through hospital discharge instructions. We need your support to continue this work. To make a donation online, visit www.heart.org/donate .
Salvation Army Thrift Store:
The next time you clean out your closet, replace an old couch, or have a garage sale, consider making a tax-deductible donation of your unwanted items to The Salvation Army Thrift Store. Call 501-664-1577 to schedule a pick up. Our thrift stores offer great deals on lightly-used items, and all of the proceeds benefit community programs right here in Central Arkansas. You can shop at our Little Rock location at the corner of 65th and Geyer Springs or in our new location on Kiehl in the SherwoodPlazaShopping Center. Call 501-664-1577 for more information.
Summer Food Service Program:
Travelers Rest Ministries of Stuttgart, AR is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Supper will be provided to all children ages 0-18 FREE of charge from June 7th-Aug 13th. Acceptance and participation requirements for the Program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be NO DISCRIMINATION in the course of the meal service. Come to one of our 2 locations: Traveler's Rest MBC 914 East Street Stuttgart, AR 5:00-7:00 pm
John Cain Park 401 S. Vine Stuttgart, AR 4:30-6:30 pm Transportation is provided in the following areas: 19th Street, Hickory Square, Stuttgart Apartments, Buerkle Square, North Hills, McKinley & Poter, McKinley & Buerkle, Rock Island, and New Edition. For more information and/or questions, please contact 870-673-0222.
Artists, Vendors Sought for
2 ND Friday Art Nights, Saturday Art Market
WHO:VillageCommons and the Bernice Garden
WHAT:Art in the Park and the Bernice Garden Art Market
WHEN:Art in the Park – 5-8 p.m., Friday, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12 and December 10
The Bernice Garden Art Market – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday until September 25
WHERE:The Bernice Garden at the corner of Daisy Gatson Bates and South Main Street in downtown Little Rock
HOW:Take the Main Street exit off of Interstate 630 and drive south two blocks.The Bernice Garden will be on the left across from EZ Mart.
BACKGROUND: Village Commons is seeking Arkansas artists, musicians, performers, crafters, food and produce vendors, and community groups to participate in Art in the Park and the Bernice Garden Art Market.
Art in the Park is from 5-8 p.m. the second Friday of each month throughout 2010 (August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12 and December 10). The Bernice Garden Art Market is from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday until September 25.
Visitors to Art in the Park and the Bernice Garden Art Market will enjoy a variety of work all from Arkansas artists in downtown Little Rock’s most beautiful urban garden. This outdoor market is open to the public and features art, crafts, jewelry, pottery and apparel as well as performances by local musicians, actors and folklorists, locally-grown produce and food vendors, and information and donation booths by community groups.A portion of all proceeds from sales benefits Village Commons, a nonprofit in downtown Little Rock that helps people secure healthy and sustainable futures through programs and education.
During Art in the Park, the River Market trolley will shuttle 2 nd Friday Art Night participants to and from the Bernice Garden.Parking also is free and on-site for both events, and restrooms – including one that is handicapped-accessible – is available for visitors.
Those interested in participating can contact Rhonda Reeves, Market Manager, at 501-350-4055 or e-mail rhonda@canvasjunkie.com .
About Village Commons
Village Commons is a nonprofit grassroots organization raising awareness through education and programs on sustainable living.Based in Little Rock, Village Commons helps people - especially those in underserved communities - secure healthy and sustainable futures, through training for individual people and organizations. For more information, access http://www.villagecommonslr.com .
About The Bernice Garden
Located at the southeast corner of South Main Street and Daisy Bates Avenue in downtown Little Rock, the Bernice Garden is privately owned by Anita Davis but intended for public use. The garden was created to celebrate the community and will host community events as well as the sculpture exhibit in an effort to foster community interaction and a sense of pride in the neighborhood. For more information about the Bernice Garden, access http://www.thebernicegarden.org/
For LITTLE ROCK: Come join the healthy fun as BAPTIST HEALTH sponsors free health screenings, as well as a walking program, at Park Plaza Mall.
The Mall Walkers program is designed to promote aerobic walking for good health and to provide a safe, enclosed weather-protected walking route for all to enjoy and its absolutely free.
In addition, the Mall Walkers program offers free health screenings that are administered by BAPTIST HEALTH Community Outreach on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 10 a.m. at Park Plaza Mall. These health checks take place on the Garden level and are open to anyone. Free blood sugar and blood pressure checks are offered every month, but free cholesterol, height, weight and body mass index checks are provided ONLY in March and September.
BAPTIST HEALTH is the state’s most comprehensive healthcare system. With more than 175 points of access, including six hospitals, a rehabilitation institute, family clinics and wellness centers, BAPTIST HEALTH is committed to delivering “All Our Best” in healthcare to the people of Arkansas. For more information about the free health screenings at McCain Mall or the Mall Walkers program, call BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or 1-888-B-A-P-T-I-S-T. Be sure and visit our website at www.baptist-health.com.
For NORTH LITTLE ROCK:
Come join the healthy fun as BAPTIST HEALTH sponsors free health screenings, as well as a walking program, at McCain Mall.
The InStep Mall Walkers program is designed to promote aerobic walking for good health and to provide a safe, enclosed weather-protected walking route for all to enjoy and its absolutely free.
In addition, the InStep Mall Walkers program offers free health screenings that are administered by BAPTIST HEALTH Community Outreach on the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at McCain Mall. These health checks take place on the second level, near the JCPenney store and are open to anyone. Free blood sugar and blood pressure checks are offered every month, but free cholesterol checks are provided ONLY in March and September.
BAPTIST HEALTH is the state’s most comprehensive healthcare system. With more than 175 points of access, including six hospitals, a rehabilitation institute, family clinics and wellness centers, BAPTIST HEALTH is committed to delivering “All Our Best” in healthcare to the people of Arkansas. For more information about the free health screenings at McCain Mall or the InStep Mall Walkers program, call BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or 1-888-B-A-P-T-I-S-T. Be sure and visit our website at www.baptist-health.com.
Welcome an EXCHANGE STUDENT into your home!
Can't afford to take your family on vacation right now! Why not bring another country to you and your family? Host an international student from ICES. Learn another language or to cook something exotic.
Become a host family for a young man or woman from one of 25 different countries. Students are 15-18 years old, fully insured and have their own spending money. Host families provide room and board.
Choose a boy from Brazil or a girl from Sweden. Become one of a very special group of families who are building bridges of peace and understanding around the world by sharing their home for the coming school year.
For more information call Lori @ 501-813-9313 or go our website at www.icesusa.org and take your family around the world without ever leaving home.
Another opportunity to welcome an EXCHANGE STUDENT into your home!
SINCE 1979, EF FOUNDATION FOR FOREIGN STUDY HAS MATCHED OVER 100-THOUSAND EXCHANGE STUDENTS WITH CARING HOST FAMILIES ACROSS THE U-S. TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN BRING THE WORLD INTO YOUR HOME - VISIT EFFOUNDATION DOT ORG OR CALL 1-800-44-SHARE.
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ADOPT A MANATEE:
Margarito, Paddy Doyle, Doc, Ariel! Adopt a real Florida manatee with a known history from Save the Manatee Club and make a difference in the lives of these gentle, endangered marine mammals.An adoption costs $25, is tax-deductible, and includes a color photo, biography, adoption certificate, and a year’s membership in the Club. Or for $35, get a free Club t-shirt too!Shipping is free.Funds help protect manatees and their habitat.Call 1-800-432-JOIN or visit save the manatee (dot) org.
June 4 - September 15, 2010 "Alice's Wonderland" Exhibit Museum of Discovery
Scientific twists, mathematical turns, literary puzzles and more await visitors who visit the Museum of Discovery.
Alice's Wonderland is a new, interactive exhibit based on Lewis Carroll's classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. With 2,500 square feet of hands-on experiences to explore, people of all ages become as curious as Alice in a journey that makes the unknown more familiar, maybe even logical, and most certainly fun.
Visitors are reminded of the story in each exhibit area through quotes from the original book and are delighted by encounters with some of the tale's famous characters. The exhibit features areas such as the Riverbank, the Hall of Doors, and The Mad Hatter's Tea Party.
The target audience for Alice's Wonderland is children ages 3 to 10, together with their parents and teachers but the topic and interactive nature of the exhibit provides broad appeal: day cares, scouts, and youth groups, local families looking for fun outing, and out of state visitors seeking a fascinating summer experience.
There is no additional charge to experience the exhibit; entry is included in Museum admission.
For more information, call 501-396-7050 or visit www.amod.com.
June 4 - September 30, 2010 Peabody Park Splash Fountain 8 AM - 10 PM Riverfront Park
Peabody Park Splash Fountain is now open, offering children and families some splish-splash fun during the warm-weather season.
A host of activities are buzzing in the River Market area this time of year, including a number of ways for families, to eat, shop, play and stay – making it easy for children and parents to make a whole day of experience rather than just a few hours. As part of the official season opening, free park access parking is also now available until 3pm on Saturdays and all day on Sundays. For more information, visit www.rivermarket.info .
June 9 - September 6, 2010 "Nature Unleashed" 9 AM - 5 PM Clinton Presidential Center
"Nature Unleashed: Earthquakes & Hurricanes" investigates what we know and are still learning about nature's terrifying power by focusing on disasters - hurricanes and earthquakes. This is based upon the exhibition "Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters, created by the FieldMuseum, Chicago. For more information, visit www.fieldmuseum.org/natureunleashed
June 10 - September 15, 2010 "Alice's Wonderland" Exhibit Museum of Discovery
Scientific twists, mathematical turns, literary puzzles and more await visitors who visit the Museum of Discovery.
Alice's Wonderland is a new, interactive exhibit based on Lewis Carroll's classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. With 2,500 square feet of hands-on experiences to explore, people of all ages become as curious as Alice in a journey that makes the unknown more familiar, maybe even logical, and most certainly fun.
Visitors are reminded of the story in each exhibit area through quotes from the original book and are delighted by encounters with some of the tale's famous characters. The exhibit features areas such as the Riverbank, the Hall of Doors, and The Mad Hatter's Tea Party.
The target audience for Alice's Wonderland is children ages 3 to 10, together with their parents and teachers but the topic and interactive nature of the exhibit provides broad appeal: day cares, scouts, and youth groups, local families looking for fun outing, and out of state visitors seeking a fascinating summer experience.
There is no additional charge to experience the exhibit; entry is included in Museum admission. For more information, call 501-396-7050 or visit www.amod.com.
June 11 - September 5, 2010 “You Fit into Me: Works by David Carpenter and Lindsey Maestri” Exhibit Historic ArkansasMuseum
You Fit into Me features two sculptors born in Arkansas, completing their Masters of Fine Arts degrees at LouisianaStateUniversity. David Carpenter and Lindsey Maestri both create contemporary sculptures marked by bold interplays of materials. With his work, Carpenter questions what it is to be a man; while Maestri creates un-wearable clothing that highlight some of our most human gestures.
HistoricArkansasMuseum is open 9am-5pm, Monday through Saturday and 1-5pm on Sunday. Admission to the galleries and parking are free; tours of historic grounds are $2.50 for adults, $1 for children under 18 and $1.50 for senior citizens. For more information, call 501-324-9351 or visit www.historicarkansas.org.
June 11 - September 6, 2010 Wild Wonders Little Rock Zoo, Civitan Amphitheater
Come check out our new live show, featuring free flying birds, mammals and reptiles! Weekly, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 11am & 1:30pm. (Regular zoo admission required). For more information, visit www.littlerockzoo.com.
June 19 - August 28, 2010 Super Summer Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM Clinton Presidential Center
Super Summer Saturdays are offered on select Saturdays throughout the Summer. Programs and activities will tie-into the Center's Summer exhibit, "Nature Unleashed." Super Summer Saturdays are free to the public. However regular admission fees apply to tour the Library.
June 19 - September 6, 2010 "Nature Unleashed" 9 AM - 5 PM Clinton Presidential Center
"Nature Unleashed: Earthquakes & Hurricanes" investigates what we know and are still learning about nature's terrifying power by focusing on disasters - hurricanes and earthquakes. This is based upon the exhibition "Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters, created by the FieldMuseum, Chicago. For more information, visit www.fieldmuseum.org/natureunleashed Admission Cost : $7.00. For more information, visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org .
June 23 - August 18, 2010 All Around the World Wednesdays Clinton Presidential Center
All Around the World Wednesdays feature a professional storytelling session followed by a docent-led tour for children ages 4-9.
Every week on Wednesday starting June 23, the stories will highlight different cultures, artifacts related to permanent exhibit or the current temporary exhibit: "Nature Unleashed: Earthquakes & Hurricanes." The ClintonCenter has partnered with the FieldMuseum in Chicago to bring this critically acclaimed exhibit to Little Rock! The tour and storytelling last one hour. The tour is only 20 to 30 minutes. The tours are offered on Wednesdays at 9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am.
All Around the World Wednesdays are free to the public; however regular admission fees apply to tour the Library.
August 11, 2010 Lil' Wild Ones: Nature Stories and Activities 10 AM Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center
The Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in Little Rock invites you to join us for Lil' Wild Ones: Nature Stories and Activities every Wednesday in June, July, and early August!
These activities are for children ages 4 - 8 and will include hands on, nature-related activities for early learners!
There is no fee for this program thanks to your support of the 1/8 Cent Conservation Sales Tax.
August 11, 2010 Eric Overmyer, co-creator of the hit HBO drama "Treme" 6 PM Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall
Tremeis set in post-Katrina New Orleans and discusses the struggles to recover after the devastating storm. Overmyer is an Emmy-nominated writer/producer of numerous shows, including Law & Orderand The Wire.
August 11, 2010: As you prepare your family for back to school help Arkansas Rice Depot prepare its Food For Kids family to go back to school! Bring a non- perishable food donation to Dickey-StephensPark on Wednesday, August 11 th and receive $3 off your ticket to see the Arkansas Travelers play that evening. Making a difference in the life of a hungry child is that easy!
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Over 54% of the students in public schools in Arkansas are eligible to receive free or reduced meals. Arkansas Rice Depot’s Food For Kids program fills the gap for those students who hunger during the evenings and on weekends. Help us prepare for the new school year by bringing a non-perishable food donation to Dickey-StephensPark on Wednesday, August 11th and receive $3 off your ticket to see the Arkansas Travelers play that evening. Join the fight against hunger.
Have you ever been hungry? Most of us would answer “Yes.” But have you ever really been hungry, not knowing where your next meal will come from? For over 28,000 students this is a reality they faced until the Food For Kids program came into their lives. Make a difference in the life of a hungry child by bringing non-perishable food items to Dickey-Stephens Park on Wednesday, August 11 th and receive $3 off your ticket to see the Arkansas Travelers play that evening. With your help we can end hunger in our state.
August 11 - 13, 2010 Arkansas Travelers vs. San Antonio Dickey-Stephens Park
7:10pm each evening.
For tickets and additional information, visit www.travs.com .
August 13, 2010 2nd Friday Art Night 5 PM - 8 PM River Market District
2nd Friday Art Night highlights the cultural opportunities downtown and in the River Market District. It is a unique gallery walk which includes the state's only historical museum with gallery space devoted to local artists, a public library that oversees and curates retail and exhibition galleries, and private galleries.
Come to the heart of the city after work and enjoy a concentrated night of art. Make plans to dine afterwards at one of the area's many fine restaurants, and hop on the free Art Night shuttle or stroll the River Market District sidewalks to visit participating locations. Visitors can expect great art, exhibits, and shopping as well as entertainment by local musicians. For more information on what's happening at each Art Night location, visit www.2ndfridayartnight.com.
August 13, 2010 Book signing by Laura Ling & Lisa Ling 11 AM - 1 PM Clinton Museum Store
Laura Ling and Lisa Ling will visit the Clinton Museum Store to sign copies of their new book, "Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fightto Bring Her Home."The book recounts Laura's imprisonment and Lisa's unrelenting campaign to free her sister.
For pre-orders of the book, please contact the Clinton Museum Store at 501-748-0400.
Park at the ClintonCenter and take the FREE Clinton Museum Store Shuttle! The shuttle pick-ups will be at the front door of the Clinton Library.
August 13, 2010 Friday Night is FamilyNight AerospaceEducationCenter
Friday nights are special around here! It is family night! Get free museum entry, a small popcorn and coke with each movie ticket purchase at our special family night price of $5.75 per ticket!
August 13 - November 30, 2010 Exhibition: "Raices" Arkansas Studies Institute, Atrium Gallery
Born and raised in Coahuila, Mexico, the artist known as CH3MEX moved to the States in 1993. He has worked in design, painting, screen printing, mural sculptures and construction. He has traveled all over Mexico, the Eastern US, the Southwest and Southern United States. He is one of the founders of the Hunab ku movement, an artist collective focused on social art, its expression and influence. Through the use of workshops, shows, events, projects, the collective educates its members and audience about the expression and culture of Mexican-American social art.
His work usually focuses on the reaction of both societies Mexican and American. He tends to focus on issues affecting Mexican/Latino communities and their reaction, raids, the wall, immigration, violence, trafficking, etc. He tries to represent the Mexican presence in the United States throughout the art.
August 14, 2010 Farmers' Market 7 AM - 3 PM River Market Pavilions
Open Tuesday and Saturday, May through October.
As the permanent, year-round home for the Farmers’ Market, the River Market’s two out door, open air pavilions overlooking RiverfrontPark, are filled with farmers selling farm-fresh produce straight to you from the backs of their trucks. From early morning until mid-afternoon, you will find bargains on Arkansas crops. Among the list of fresh produce you’ll find: peaches, eggplant, strawberries, watermelon, beans, peas, corn, herbs, plants, greens, tomatoes, plums, berries, goat cheese, beets, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, squash, asparagus, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cherries, lettuce, onions, spinach, and radishes.
August 14 - 16, 2010 Arkansas Travelers vs. Corpus Christi Dickey-Stephens Park
Saturday, 7:10pm; Sunday, 6pm; Monday, 7:10pm.
For tickets and additional information, visit www.travs.com.
August 15, 2010 River Cities Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party 3 PM - 5 PM Bill Street Bar and Grill
Celebrate the start of River Cities Restaurant Week at the Kick-Off Party at Bill Street Bar and Grill Banquet Hall in the River Market, next to the Clinton Museum Store. Enjoy delicious samples from River Cities Restaurant Week Participants, beer and wine, courtesy of Glazers, live music and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 the day of the event.
To purchase tickets and for more information about River Cities Restaurant Week, visit www.rcrestaurantweek.com . This event benefits Arkansas Hospice.
August 15 - 21, 2010 River Cities Restaurant Week Various restaurants
River Cities Restaurant Week, a fundraiser for Arkansas Hospice, features nearly thirty local dining establishments, many of whom have exclusive prixe-fixe specials for the event. Eat out and eat often at one of the participating restaurants!
Free Admission to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library
in Celebration of President Clinton’s Birthday
August 14, 2010:
WHAT : Come celebrate President Clinton's birthday! The first 500 children who visit the Library will receive FREE backpacks filled with school supplies! Enjoy FREE admission to the Library and FREE Acoustiguide audio tours narrated by President Clinton throughout the day. Additionally, Library guests will be treated to birthday cake and will have the opportunity to send birthday wishes to President Clinton. WHAT ELSE;
NATURE UNLEASHED: EARTHQUAKES & HURRICANES
This exhibit investigates the fascinating science behind these powerful natural phenomena and is based on the exhibition "Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters," created by The Field Museum in Chicago. The exhibit also features compelling Hurricane Katrina artifacts on loan from the LouisianaStateMuseum. Items include a boat actually used in rescue efforts, three Superdome seats, a garage door with Coast Guard markings, and a helicopter rescue basket among others. This exhibit closes on Sept. 6, 2010.
Saturdays, August 14 and 28, 2010 - 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Experience “Elements of Weather” during Super Summer Saturdays. Participate in hands-on experiments the whole family can enjoy. Learn about air pressure, temperature, wind and cloud formation and so much more! Saturday, August 14, 10 a.m. –2 p.m.
20,000 spectacular square feet of historic presidential artifacts, interactive displays, an exact full-size replica of President Clinton’s Oval Office and more!
Forty Two, the ClintonCenter’s on-site restaurant, offers a tasty lunch menu featuring Chef Peck’s daily specials. Restaurant hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Clinton Museum Store, the official store of the Clinton Presidential Center, offers a large array of unique souvenirs, gifts, collectible items, and more. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 14 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Clinton Presidential Center 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR
River Cities Restaurant Week gives foodies an opportunity to enjoy the array of restaurants in Little Rock and North Little Rock, while also supporting a local, not-for-profit organization dedicated to giving those facing terminal illness the very best in end-of-life care. And with new restaurants, old favorites, acclaimed chefs and world-class menus, there has never been a better way to give back to your community.
The 7-day event will take place Aug. 15-21, 2010, and is designed to ensure that participating restaurants may be found all across Little Rock and North Little Rock. Diners can expect to be treated to different tastes every night, with each restaurant serving up its own distinct flavor and menu.
Some participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus, and others will support the cause with a donation from the week's revenue — what better way to beat the heat and enjoy amazing food?
More than just a chance to enjoy fine cuisine, River Cities Restaurant Week also gives people a chance to support a wonderful organization. Participating restaurant donations will allow Arkansas Hospice to continue providing services that surround patients facing terminal illness and their families with love and embrace them with the best in physical, emotional and spiritual support.
For more information about ArkansasHospice, visit
www. arkansashospice.org or call toll free 877-713-2348
August 18, 2010:
University of Phoenix Little Rock Campus Hosts Free Job and Economic Forecast Workshops
University of Phoenix, the largest private accredited University in North America, is partnering with CNBC and CareerBuilder to co-host "Strategies in the New Economy" workshops.
When: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Where: Little Rock Campus University of Phoenix 10800 Financial Centre ParkwayLittle Rock, AR
The evening will include the following workshops:
"The Financial Side of the New Economy" and "Jobs in the New Economy". CNBC's Erin Burnett and CareerBuilder's Rosemary Haefner will discuss these topics in a prerecorded session
"Where the Jobs Are" and "Resume Writing and Interview Skills" will be presented by University of Phoenix faculty members
Who: These workshops are free and open to the public. Space is limited, so attendees need to RSVP at phoenix.edu/openhouse.
August 26, 2010:
An Agriculture Field Day will be held Thursday, Aug. 26, at the UAPB Lonoke farm.
Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and welcoming remarks at 8:30. Tours and demonstrations will follow. 34 traditional and alternative crop demonstrations are being conducted at the farm where critical groundwater issues facing Arkansas are also being addressed.
For more information, call 870-575-8822 or 501-676-4470.
August 26, 2010:
The West Central Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management, Inc. chapter is pleased to be hosting its 7th Annual Managers' Seminar at the Hot Springs Civic and Convention Center on Thursday, August 26, 2010. Born out of need and demand, the Conference is intended to educate and motivate primarily managers and supervisors - in areas vital to being a great manager/supervisor, and dealing with employment matters. This seminar is specifically designed for all levels of managers - from the newly promoted to the senior level.
As in year's past, the participants can choose which concurrent sessions they want or need to attend. This allows the manager to get the desired training that they need, and hopefully, allowing him/her to immediately put into place what he/she has learned at the conference. Our speakers are all knowledgeable in their topics - many are consultants, employment attorneys or specialists in their fields. We generally have over 200 local managers from the West Central Arkansas area including Hot Springs, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Hot SpringsVillage, Benton, Bryant, and Glenwood.
For more information, e-mail seminar@wcashrm.org or visit the chapter website at www.WCASHRM.org.
September 5, 2010:
Bootfest to Benefit the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Featuring Performances by John Conlee, Matt Huff, SpinRad, Cliff Hudson, Riverbilly, & Luke Williams Sunday September 5, 2010 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Tickets are $10. Active First Responders & Military are free.(agency ID required) (EMS, Fire, LEO, OEM) Additional Tickets are $5.00 Tickets are available at all Metropolitan Bank locations and the War Memorial Ticket Office. Gates open 3:30 show starts at 4pm.
Performances by John Conlee, Matt Huff, SpinRad, Cliff Hudson, Riverbilly, & Luke Williams
"They answered the call won't you?"
Sept. 16, 2010:
Arkansas Health Care Access Foundation cordially invites you and a guest to our 3rd Annual Harvest of Hope Live & Silent Auction Where: Little Rock Club 400 W. Capital, 30th Floor, Regions Bank Bldg When: Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Silent Auction & Reception 7:30 p.m. - Live Auction Featuring Special Guests Miss Arkansas 2010 & Mrs. Arkansas America 2010 Michelle Flake Cost: $75 per person Attire: Business/Casual To purchase tickets or make a tax-deductible donation, visit us at www.harvestofhope2010.com The funds will help provide lab work, x-rays, & other services for our clients that are not currently donated services.
September 18, 2010:
HEALTHY LIVING BLOCK PARTY
Day of Free Service. This goes beyond any average health fair, where participants simply hand out pamphlets and information. This health fair will educate participants, provide valuable information through literature, and provide several free screenings to the community. Free Screenings in the area of: Pediatric Dentistry Mammograms Prostate Exams H.I.V./ S.T.D. testing Nutritional Guidance Cholesterol Testing School Physicals
THERE WILL BE: Food, Fun, AND Drinks
The event will take place: September 18.2010 from 10am-2pm on the 14th hundred block of Main St. in Little Rock, AR.
Sept. 16-18, 2010:
2010 Mistletoe Merchants of Little Rock
DATES: September 16-18, 2010
TIMES: Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PLACE: The Statehouse Convention Center Markham and Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201
Cost: Adults: $8 3-day pass: $12 Martinis and Mistletoe: $5 after 5 on Friday Children 12 and under FREE
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Where Holiday Shopping Begins! Kick off the holiday shopping season early with Mistletoe Merchants, the one-stop-shop for the most unique and creative gifts for everyone on your list. Get your holiday shopping on track with the help of more than 125 merchants from across the south that will showcase handmade jewelry, hot fashions, personalized gifts, gourmet foods, home décor and trendy accessories - something for everyone on your list. Attend Martinis and Mistletoe, Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a special "girls' night out". Register to win the more than $2,500 in door prizes given away hourly. Or make your bid on more than 100 silent auction items to benefit a local charity. For a full listing of shops, special events, coupons, and give-a-ways visit our website. We'll see you at Mistletoe!
For more information, please contact Kristi Rowan, MidSouth Media Group, 662.890.3359 or kristi@midsouthmediagroup.com
www.mistletoemerchants.com
Sept. 17, 2010:
The 12th Annual Kaleidoscope Kids Auction, with emcee Anne Jansen, will take place at 6:30 p.m., Sept 17, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. All proceeds will benefit Kaleidoscope Grief Center, a program within the Methodist Family Health Continuum of Care, as well as Methodist Counseling Clinics statewide. The event will include complimentary cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, music, a wine pull, and more than 200 live and silent auction items. Cost is $75 for individuals, $125 per couple. For more information, call (501) 661-0720 ext. 7304, email acoldiron@methodistfamily.org, or visit www.methodistfamily.org.
September 18, 2010:
Quapaw House, Inc. is hosting the 4th Annual Recovery Walk and Rally. This celebration is to honor those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction as well as their families. We will have a Kid Zone complete with Bouncy Houses and other kid friendly activities. We will also have several live entertainment acts and a 5k Walk sponsored by Entergy. The event will be September 18 from 10am-2pm at the Hot Springs Municipal Airport.
October 1-3, 2010:
Who: ABATE 17 Conway Arkansas ( www.ABATE17.com )
What: ROAR Into Toad Suck Motorcycle Rally (Riders of Arkansas Rally) FREE to the public.
When: October 1, 2 & 3, 2010 Times Vary See Web Site for Details
Where: Conway, Arkansas downtown Simon Park & Lander's Toad Suck Harley-Davidson in Conway.
Details: FREE to the public. ROAR into Toad Suck for Motorcycles, Music & Art. Hosted by ABATE 17 there will be vendors, live music, two poker runs, antique bike show, ride in bike show, Harley-Davidson test rides, two 50/50 pots, door prizes & more. Music includes Dirty Dozen Brass Band (www.dirtydozenbrass.com), Breaking Eden (www.myspace.com/breakingeden2) & more. Proceeds from ROAR will be shared with Bethlehem House in Conway. Both ABATE 17 & Bethlehem House are 401c non-profit organizations. Sponsorships & vendor spaces still available.
Conway ArtsFest is same weekend with film festival, art shows, live music & more.
Contact: Rally2010@ABATE17.com www.ABATE17.com
Hunger Action Month Breakfast
Friday, October 1, 2010
Take action against hunger in September for Hunger Action Month. September will be full of opportunities to support your local hunger relief organizations, volunteer and share the awareness of the issue of hunger in Arkansas. Then, join us October 1st for breakfast to celebrate Hunger Action Month and those that Act Out Against Hunger. Breakfast will be at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion and proceeds will benefit the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. Breakfast is $50 per person and $500 per table.For more information about sponsorships or reserving your seat or table for our upcoming events, please call our office at 501.399.9999.
American Liver Foundation, Walk for Life
October 2nd, 2010 at The Big Dam Bridge
"Grab Your Walking Shoes" it's time to form teams or join an existing team. For more information or to sign up go to Americanliverfoundation.org, Find a Walk, Arkansas, Little Rock
October 16, 2010:
Tiny Hands Monster Bash , a benefit for the UAMS Family Home and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is coming up soon. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, October 16th at Next Level Events from 7-11:30 PM. The Tiny Hands Monster Bash is Little Rock’s only Halloween costume party fundraiser, and is a wonderful, fun-filled evening that includes a silent auction, drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and dancing with the band, The Rockets.
The proceeds of this event are used to benefit The Family Home, a non-profit organization that provides lodging for cancer patients and parents of premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. Continuing this support will allow this service to continue to be offered for $10 per night.
