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.
Do You Have a Little Boy (or Girl) Who Loves Monster Trucks? See Them Live in Springdale This Weekend
May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
When my husband suggested I post about the Monster Truck races in Springdale this weekend, I was very skeptical. Then I looked at the race website, and knew my boys would love it. Kids can ride in a real Monster Truck and attend a pit party where they can see the trucks up close, and collect autographs from the drivers.
- What: O’Reilly Monster Truck Racing Super Series
- When: Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 at 7:30pm
- Where: Parsons Stadium, Springdale
- Cost: $18 adults, $9 kids at the door ($17/$8 if purchased in advance)
Note: The Pit Party is from 6-7pm both nights. To attend, you must go to Wendy’s and get a free Pit Party coupon. You can find more information on the race website.
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.
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.
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.
Dave O’Brien Soccer Camp
May 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I have heard great things about the Dave O’Brien Soccer Camp in Springdale. The camp is for kids ages 4-11 and is scheduled for July 9-12 from 6-7:30pm. Go here for more information about the camp and registration.
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.
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.
Jannero Pargo Basketball Camp at the All-Star Sports Arena in Springdale
May 25, 2007 | 1 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.
The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market is in Full Swing — UPDATED
May 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
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.
Looking for a Local Vietnamese Restaurant? Try the Red Palace in Fayetteville
May 22, 2007 | 4 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
$1 Movies this Summer at Malco Theaters
May 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Malco Theaters in Fayetteville and Springdale will be hosting a Kids Summer Film Fest every Tuesday and Wednesday morning from June 11 through July 25. The shows start at 10am and admission is only $1 per person. Here’s the lineup:
- Open Season
- Over the Hedge
- Curious George
- Flushed Away
- Doogal
- Ice Age (The Meltdown)
- Jonah (Veggie Tales Movie)
Proceeds benefit the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Go here for more details on the shows at the Razorback 6 in Fayetteville. Go here for more details on the shows at the Sunset 9 in Springdale.
Free Children’s Fishing Derbies in Rogers and Bentonville, June 2, 2007
May 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
According to the Benton County Daily Record, there will be free fishing derbies on June 2 in Rogers and Bentonville.
Activities will include the Zebco kids casting carnival and the Fujifilm big catfish contest. Your child should bring fishing gear, but bait will be provided. Free hot dogs and drinks will be served after the fishing is over.
- What: Free Fishing Derby
- Who: Children 16 and under
- Where: Veteran’s Park in Rogers and Lake Bentonville in Bentonville
- When: June 2, 2007; 8-11am, registration begins at 7:30am
Summer Activities in Bella Vista
May 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment
This week, the Weekly Vista published an article listing several summer activities in Bella Vista for children. The article includes details on these activities:
- swimming lessons
- Camp Bella Vista
- tennis Camp
- golf
- Kids College at the Northwest Arkansas Community College
- activities at the Bella Vista Boys and Girls Club
- creative arts classes at the Bella Vista Presbyterian Church
Link.
2007 Ozark Balloon Fest: June 1-2
May 18, 2007 | 1 Comment
Update: The Chamber has announced that it will no longer be hosting the Balloon Fest. So, unless things change, 2007 was the last Ozark Balloon Fest.
The Ozark Balloon Fest is a great family event in Bentonville. The festival has an amazing number of hot air balloons, as well as carnival games and food.
My favorite part of the event is the “Balloon Glow” at 8:45pm each night. When the weather is good, the Glows are spectacular to see. Also, Balloon flights occur at 6pm each night. The proceeds from the event benefit the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter.
- When: Friday, June 1 from 5-10pm and Saturday, June 2 from noon-10pm
- Where: Bentonville Municipal Airport (map)
- Cost: $4 adults, $2 children 3-12, Free under 3 years old
Walton Arts Center’s 2007-2008 Season
May 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Walton Arts Center has recently announced its 2007-2008 season. Each time I see a Walton Arts Center season brochure, I am reminded how lucky we are to have the WAC here in Northwest Arkansas. This year is no different. The season is full of great events for families.
My favorite new package is the “Flex Series” where you create your own subscription by choosing 4 or more shows from any category. I think this series is a great option for families.
Under the Flex Series, you could buy tickets to some of the Broadway shows like Annie or Stomp without having to purchase tickets to shows that may not be as appropriate for children. Instead, you can round out your package with shows from the Playtime for Kids or the Family Fun categories (or, broaden your child’s perspective with an event from the World Arts, Music, or Dance categories).
The only problem is that there are too many good shows to choose from!!! These are the shows I am currently considering for my boys:
- Stomp
- Annie
- A Year with Frog and Toad
- The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
- Shaolin Warriors
- Peter Pan
- Beakman Live
- Guy Davis Family Blues Show
That looks like a very good year.
Download the Flex Series and Broadway Series brochures and order forms here. Season tickets are now on sale.
Shiloh Museum in Springdale
May 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale has summer programs scheduled for both kids and families:
- Geehaws, Whimmydiddles, and Ziggerboos (old fashioned toys and yard games) ages 5-10
- Get the Picture (photographic crafts) ages 7-12
- Scrap Happy (quilting) ages 9-12
- Once Upon a Time (story writing) ages 7-12
- Saddle Auction Reinactment (families)
- Ozark Chores the Old Timey Way (families)
- Butterflies (families)
Here is a pdf with more details on these programs, including dates and times.
The Rogers Historical Museum
May 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment
A traveling exhibition of original tearsheets from Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers (including Rosie the Riveter and the Four Freedoms) will be on display at the Rogers Historical Museum from May 22 through August 11, 2007. The exhibit will also include a corner of a typical living room during the 1940’s. There, visitors can listen to radio broadcasts from the war years, read magazines of the era, practice the civil defense skill of plane spotting, or experience meal planning during a time of rationing.
Also, the museum has scheduled several programs for children during the week of June 13 through 16, 2007:
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 from 9 to noon
(For children who have completed grades 3 - 5)
Discover a new hobby! Make and decorate your own flower press. Then visit the Rogers Farmers Market to select some blossoms to press.
Thursday, June 14, 2007 from 9 to noon
(For children who have completed grades K - 2)
Explore the craft of rag weaving. Weave a placemat from a kit.
Friday, June 15, 2007 from 9 to noon
(For children who have completed grades 3 - 5)
Our ancestors wove rugs from strips of old fabric. You can select fabric, cut strips, and weave a placemat using the same technique.
Cost per session: $7 for members of the Friends of the Museum, $10 for non-members
Go to the Rogers Historical Museum website for more information, including more detail on its current exhibits.
Fayetteville’s Mud Creek Trail
May 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment
We purchased a new bike on Saturday at the Fayetteville Bicycle Company for our oldest, and our youngest began to ride for the first time without training wheels, so this was a big biking weekend for our family.
On Sunday, we rode the Mud Creek Trail in Fayetteville and had a great time. You can park at the trail head on Old Missouri Road, near Joyce Blvd. and ride all the way to Steele Blvd. We detoured from the trail to the Red Robin restaurant (on the sidewalks) and then back to the trail, and our car after dinner. The weather was perfect, and we all enjoyed the ride.
The trail has just enough compacted gravel and dirt spots to make your kids think they are off-roading. And best of all for me — no hills!
Here’s a map of the Mud Creek Trail. Or, check out Fayetteville’s other trails on the city’s new website.
Summer Art Classes at Zweighaus
May 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Artist and All Sides of Life reader, Katie Zweig is offering the following summer art classes for children at her beautiful studio, Zweighaus, just East of Wilson Park in Fayetteville.
Mommy & ME
ages 3-5(with adult)
Tuesdays 9:30- 10:15
limit 3Drawing & Painting
ages 6-9
Tuesdays 10:30-11:30
limit 5Clay Sculpture
ages 6-9
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00
limit 6
All classes are 4 weeks long and start June 12 or 13, 2007. Price is $60 per child with supplies provided. Go here for more details on the classes or the schedule. Here is Katie’s contact information to register.
Also, don’t miss the chance to tour Katie’s home on the Washington Elementary School Home Tour this Saturday, May 12, 2007.
Mama Dean’s Soul Food Kitchen
May 10, 2007 | 1 Comment
Check out zenandjuice’s review of Mama Dean’s Soul Food kitchen, a restaurant that just opened on South School Street in Fayetteville. All I can say is "yum."
Free Bicycle Race for Kids: Sunday, May 13 at 12:30pm on the Fayetteville Square
May 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
You probably know that the Joe Martin Stage Race is this weekend, due to the influx of bicyclers in town. But, did you know that the race includes a free fun ride for kids on the Square in Fayetteville?
The free fun ride is a bike race for kids between the ages of three and 12 (training wheels acceptable) and will take place on Sunday, May 13, 2007. All the information you need about the kids’ race, including a registration form (just bring it with you to the race or pick one up at the race) course instruction, and map can be found here. The routes and races are separated by age groups, and the race is fun for kids of all skill levels.
Inflatable toys, vendors featuring food, outdoor productions, refreshments, and demonstrations will be on the Fayetteville Square from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Prizes will be given away to the public throughout the day.
Also, my kids love to watch the professional bikers race. Here’s a list of prime viewing spots as well as a race schedule.
Fayetteville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
May 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Fayetteville Public Library has posted information on its Summer Reading program. Kindergartners through sixth graders who sign up for the program (you can do so online) receive reading logbooks and earn stickers and prizes as they track their reading in the logbooks. It is a fun way to keep kids reading during the summer. Older kids have can take part in the teen reading program.
Be sure to check out the library’s summer calendar of events. There are tons of activities scheduled for kids of all ages.
The Star Keeper at the Walton Arts Center: Friday, May 11, 2007
May 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment
From the Press Release for the Star Keeper:
Walton Arts Center patrons will experience the amazement of traditional marionette puppetry in The Star Keeper. This award-winning puppet show features finely chiseled puppets, original screenplay and bewitching music that creates an epic fantasy perfect for children of all ages. Having entertained the eyes of children all over the world, The Star Keeper will make its debut at the Walton Arts Center Friday May 11 at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now for $8, $12 and $15, and can be purchased by calling the Walton Arts Center Box Office at 479-443-5600 or by visiting www.waltonartscenter.org.
One night, a star falls from the sky, and to the rescue comes a worm named Pretzel. He puts it in his big basket and sets out to return it to its proper place. Thus, the adventure begins. Beautifully told through puppetry, The Star Keeper is a story without words incorporating visual poetry, music and fantasy designed to capture the imagination of young audiences.
Produced by the award-winning Canadian puppetry company, Théâtre de l’Oeil, The Star Keeper received numerous awards and accolades throughout Canada including the Winnipeg Free Press who raved, “It’s hard not to be over the moon about The Star Keeper, a stunning triumph of puppetry and imagination sure to enchant children, young and old.”
Responses to Reader Question About Things for Kids to do This Summer
May 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I received several excellent responses to the reader question about things for her grandkids to do this summer while spending time at her cabin on Beaver Lake:
Rebecca says:
We’re big on board games in our family. We started when the kids were little, and they still play now that they’re big. Parlor games are also fun, and most kids nowadays have never played them before. Charades, 20 Questions, Dumb Crambo… Cards, jacks, dominoes — again, the video game generation often has never even played them. Older folks often think these things are old hat, but to the kids, they’re brand new.
Corinna adds:
Maybe buying him a skateboard or inline skates so he can learn a new skill and work on perfecting it while on vacation (if he doesn’t know how already).
Susan suggests:
My granddaughter and I have enjoyed making stepping stones for my garden. Take a disposable pie pan or other foil pan, follow instructions on Kwikcrete sack and fill pan with concrete. Before it dries, press handprints, marbles, rocks, shells or other items you have had fun gathering together (permanent ones; not leaves) and allow to dry.
Actually, leaves can be pressed into wet concrete and when it dries the leaves can be scraped away, leaving a fossil-like print.
Be sure to put initials and date on this wonderful keepsake.
One more thing….don’t forget to wear rubber gloves. Concrete was not made for hands!
Ginger recommends:
Something my 3 kids always love is building a fire pit and
hanging out around the "bondfire", cooking hotdogs on a stick,
smores, marshmallows. And just throwing small sticks into it. Also,
sparklers around the firepit are fun as well. Of course, parental
supervision is a must, but we always sit around there, eating,
talking, and laughing…..
These all make me ready for summertime. Any other suggestions? Comment to this post or email me directly at allsidesoflife@gmail.com
Reader Question
May 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment
A reader writes:
Our grandchildren 7 & 8, boy and girl, will be spending two weeks with us in our vacation cabin on Beaver Lake. Last summer they enjoyed boating, fishing and swimming in the lake but this year our 8 year old grandson is not very excited.
Trying to come up with some art and craft ideas. Going to a blueberry farm is a good idea but looking for ideas to do at the cabin. Can you recommend any web sites that have fun ideas for kids. We are competing with game boy, play station, video games and wrestling on T.V.
We are right there with you! My boys are obsessed with wrestling and video games.
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I assume you are close to Eureka Springs. If so, you may want to consider the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and spend some time on the Kings River. We just took our boys floating on the Kings this weekend and it was great (very slow and easy). We rented our canoe from the Kings River Retreat. In June it may be too low to float, but my boys had fun playing around in the water and looking for arrowheads.
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I have also heard great things about War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake. Just last night a friend was saying how her four boys can spend several hours there mining for gemstones and touring the cavern.
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As for arts and crafts ideas, I subscribe to a weekly newsletter called Kids Crafts Weekly. Many of the crafts are for preschoolers, but it might give you some ideas. Also, I love the website Family Fun. It is a Disney site, and always has great ideas. Another of my favorite sites for craft ideas is Kiddley. Unfortunately, it is not being updated any longer, but the archives have tons of ideas.
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One of the things my boys are into right now is making T Shirts. We buy packages of Tshirts and let them decorate them with fabric markers (Crayola makes them). They really enjoy making and wearing the shirts.
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I am clueless about girls these days, but I remember doing hook rugs in the 2nd grade. I wonder if your granddaughter would like that, or maybe some easy cross stitching?
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Are you a gardener? My boys love helping their grandmother in the garden.
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Also, we have found that books on CD keep our boys attention for long periods of time. They like to draw while listening to them.
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Finally, my husband is very good at setting up scavenger hunts. That might be a good activity at your lake house. Create clues that lead to the next clue, then to the next, etc. then to a prize.
Good luck!
Other ideas, anyone? Comment on this post or email me directly at allsidesoflife@gmail.com
Free Comic Book Day: Saturday, May 5, 2007
May 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Sorry for the late notice, but today (Saturday) is Free Comic Book Day. The following comic book stores in Northwest Arkansas will be giving away free comic books today:
- Hastings in Fayetteville and Springdale
- Clubhouse Books and Comics in Fayetteville
- Vintage Stock Comics in Springdale and Rogers
- Rock Bottom Comics in Fayetteville
For directions to these locations, go to the Free Comic Book Store locator.
AAO 2007 Camp of Champs
May 3, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Arkansas Athletes Outreach is hosting its 2007 Camp of Champs, a nondenominational sports camp led by AAO staffers and Christian Razorback athletes. I have heard great things about this camp. For more information, or to register online, go to the AAO webpage.
- Who: Boys and Girls ages 7-13
- What: AAO Camp of Champs
- When: June 11-14; June 18-21; and June 25-28
- Where: AAO Complex, Fayetteville (directions on the AAO webpage)
- Cost: $75 per session
Cotton Hill Designs
May 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I recently learned about Cotton Hill Designs, a local business that creates custom t-shirts, tanks, ball caps, totes, aprons, bibs, burp cloths, diaper bags and more. You select the item, fabric, monogram, thread color, font and style, and your custom design is made to order. This photo is an example of their work.
The business was started by two Fayetteville moms who were frustrated with paying high prices for outfits that were regularly ruined by the time their kids came home from pre-school. So, they opened Cotton Hill Designs to create unique clothes and accessories at reasonable prices (ranging from $12-$30).
Look for Cotton Hill this weekend at the Ozark Regional Crafts Fair at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale (at the corner of I-540 and 412) from 9am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday.
UofA Employees and Staff: Stock up on Your Razorback Gear this Weekend
May 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Are you a University of Arkansas student, faculty or staff member? If so, everything in the Hog Heaven store in Bud Walton arena will be 50% OFF this Friday and Saturday, May 4-5, 2007 from 9am to 5pm. You must show a current ID to receive the discount.
Kids Ride Free on Ozark Regional Transit
May 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Kids ages 7 and up ride free on Ozark Regional Transit fixed routes from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If you have a child who is not quite old enough to drive, but is looking for a bit more freedom (and responsibility) — learn more about ORT. The scheduled routes service locations like the Northwest Arkansas Mall, the Jones Center, skate parks and activity centers, libraries, and public pools in Fayetteville, Springdale, Lowell, Rogers, and Bentonville.
For more information (including a list of schedules and maps), go to the ORT website.
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