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New Summer Schedule for Weekly Storytimes at the Fayetteville Public Library

May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Due to the Fayetteville Public Library’s Summer Reading Club programming, weekly storytime schedules have changed.  Here is the new schedule, which begins immediately and will continue until the end of Summer Reading Club, August. 8.

  • Baby Bookworms (for 6- to 24-months); 9:45 a.m. Mon. & Thurs. in the Walker Community Room
  • Preschool Storytime (for 3- to 5-year-olds); 10:30 a.m. Mon in the Wal-Mart Storytime Room
  • ¡Cuentos y mas! Stories and more!; 10:30 a.m. Wed. in the Wal-Mart Storytime Room
  • Toddler Time (for 2- to 3-year-olds) ; 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Thurs. in the Wal-Mart Storytime Room

Here is a complete list of summer programs and don’t forget about the summer reading kickoff event this Saturday.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Reoccuring Events 

Reader Question

May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment

An All Sides of Life reader is looking for a gymnastics class for her 2 year old son (they live in Fayetteville).  My son’s preschool (Montessori Children’s House in Fayetteville) offers movement and tumble time classes during the school day, so I have not scheduled any outside lessons.

Do any readers have recommendations or suggestions?  If so, comment on this post or email me directly at allsidesoflife@gmail.com.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Reader Questions 

Interactive Nature Center in Fort Smith

May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Check out Jill Rohrbach’s post on the Arkansas Travel Blog about the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center in Fort Smith.  Looks like lots of kid friendly fun!  Link.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Weekend Get Aways 

Local Story Times and Children’s Book Groups — UPDATE

May 30, 2007 | 1 Comment

UPDATE:  AJ mentioned in the comments that B&N is no longer hosting the Monday toddler storytime.  The other times from the B&N website may be dated as well.  I will check with B&N and update this post when I hear back from them.

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Now that summer is just around the corner, I am looking for various activities to keep my kids busy.  I knew that Barnes and Noble offered regular story times, but I wasn’t sure of the schedule.  So, I wandered over to the Barnes & Noble website, and found that you can search for upcoming events at your local store.  Here’s what I found for Fayetteville:

  • Mondays at 11am — toddler storytime
  • Saturdays at 11am — children’s storytime
  • Friday, June 1 at 7pm — family game night
  • Friday, June 8 at 4:30pm — Modern American Girls book group (ages 5-8 and 8-12)
  • Saturday, June 9 at 1pm — Junie B Jones book group (ages 8-12)

I love the idea of the Junie B Jones and American Girls book groups.  What a great way to encourage your child’s love of reading.  Unfortunately, my boys are more into superheroes (although they would love a Magic Tree House book group).

The Borders bookstore in Rogers is another excellent place for story time (you can search for upcoming events on the Borders site as well).  Upcoming story time themes include Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter and Father’s Day.  Go here for more information on the story times at Borders.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Indoor Activities 

Basketball Camps Around Northwest Arkansas

May 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is information from the Morning News about various basketball camps in Northwest Arkansas:

*BENTONVILLE BOYS CAMP: The Tiger Roundball skills camp will be held June 4-7 for boys entering grades 2-7 at Bentonville High. Cost is $55 and $60 after June 1. Contact Mike Nelson at 254-5138.

* BENTONVILLE GIRLS CAMP: The Northwest Arkansas Basketball Camps (Bentonville) will be June 19-21. The Elementary Camp will be held from 5-8 p.m. for grades 1-5. The Position Camp is noon-3 p.m. for grades 6-9. Cost is $50 for either camp, which includes a T-shirt, basketball, awards and a camp certificate. Call 479-254-5137.

* FAYETTEVILLE BOYS CAMP: The Fayetteville Bulldog basketball camp will be held Jun 11-14 at the Fayetteville High gym. The camp is open for boys or girls entering grades 1-9 Fee is $50. Call Barry Gebhart at 444-3050 ext. 135 or e-mail bgebhard @fayar.net. To preregister return a form with the fee to Barry Gebhart, 1001 Stone, Fayetteville AR 72701.

* FAYETTEVILLE GIRLS CAMP: Fayetteville High Lady Bulldogs Elementary Camp June 25-28, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. For girls in grades 4-7. Cost is $50 per camper. Call Bobby Smith at 444-3050 ext. 111 or email bgsmith@fayar.net.

* GEORGE JH CAMP: George Junior High in Springdale will host a Wranglers Camp May 15-17 from 4:30-6:30 for boys and girls in grades 1-3. The cost is $30 per camper. Make checks payable to: Jimmy Jester/Joveta Thrasher, 3200 S. Powell St., Springdale AR 72762.

* HAR-BER GIRLS CAMP: The Springdale Har-Ber Lady Wildcat Basketball Camp is June 11-14 from 1-4:30 p.m. for girls in grades 1-9 (next school year). The cost is $45 if pre-registered and $50 at the door. Each camper will receive a T-shirt, certificate, and progress report. Contact Coach Sandy Wright, 300 Jones Road, Har-Ber High School, call 479-750-8777 or e-mail swright@sdale.org

* HAR-BER BOYS CAMP: The 3rd Springdale Har-Ber boys camp is June 4-7 for boys in grades 3-4 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 5th-6th grade from 1-4 p.m. There will be another camp for 7-9 grades on June 25-28 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is $55 and each camper will receive a T-shirt, basketball and coupons for food. Call Eric Burnett at 479-750-8777 or 479-769-1109.

* ROGERS GIRLS CAMP: The Rogers High girls camp is June 25-27. There are three sessions: K-1 grades 8:15-9:30 a.m. ($30); 2-4 grade 10 a.m.-noon ($40); 5-6 grade 2-4 p.m. ($40). All campers receive a T-shirt and basketball. Call 636-2202, ext. 140 or e-mail pearly@rhs.k12.ar.us

* SPRINGDALE GIRLS CAMP: The Springdale Lady Bulldog Basketball Camp is June 5-8 for girls entering grades 1-9 next year. The camp runs from 8:00-11:30 and will be at Springdale High School’s main gym. The cost is only $35 if pre-registered and $45 at the door. Brochures can be obtained by e-mailing Scotty Person at sperson@sdale.org, or calling 957-8271. Brochures are also available at Springdale High School’s main office, the Springdale athletic office and the Springdale Youth Center.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Summer Camps 

Summer Reading Program Kickoff at the Fayetteville Public Library

May 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Fayetteville Public Library’s Summer Reading Club kicks off Saturday, June 2 with programs for preschool through high school.  Look what they have scheduled:

  • Preschool and elementary students:  From 10 am to noon, magician Scott Davis and K-Cee the Clown, balloon animals, a treasure hunt, a photo booth and face painting.
  • 6th through 9th graders:  From noon to 2 pm, create Harry Potter crafts and have a sneak peek of other summer events, a photo booth, pizza and prizes.
  • 10th through 12th graders:  From noon to 2 pm, take part in a camera giveaway and have a chance to document Fayetteville.

All events are at the Fayetteville Public Library.  Go here for more information.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Reoccuring Events 

Jannero Pargo Basketball Camp at the All-Star Sports Arena in Springdale

May 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

NBA player Jannero Pargo is hosting a week long basketball camp June 25-29 for boys and girls ages 8-17.  The camp will take place at All Star Sports Arena in Springdale. 

Special guest speaker will be 2006 rookie of the year Chris Paul and former Razorback Joe Johnson.

For more information and to register online, go to the Jannero Pargo Foundation website. 

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Summer Camps 

The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market is in Full Swing — UPDATED

May 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment


Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Reoccuring Events 

War Eagle Appreciation Day: June 2, 2007

May 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

War Eagle Appreciation Day will be held on Saturday, June 2, at Crossbow Pavilion, Withrow Springs State Park, about five miles north of Huntsville off Arkansas 23. Admission is free. Bring your own lawn chairs.

Activities will include a workshop and performance by award-winning American Indian flutist John Two-Hawks, a scavenger hunt/educational float that afternoon, a cookout courtesy of the Huntsville Lions Club, and educational booths and activities for children and adults.

Go here for more information, including a schedule of events and online registration for the educational float.  Thanks, Aubrey.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Reoccuring Events 

Looking for a Local Vietnamese Restaurant? Try the Red Palace in Fayetteville

May 22, 2007 | 2 Comments

The old Hunan Manor on College Avenue in Fayetteville is now a Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant called the Red Palace. 

Chris at zenandjuice has written two posts on the Red Palace (including pictures of the food and a link to the menu).  According to Chris, the food there is delicious.

Red Palace:  2141 North College Ave., Fayetteville; Hours:  M-Sat 11-9, Sun 11-8

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Good Restaurants that Welcome Kids 

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