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Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh and MAGIC cards, oh my!

June 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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The Fayetteville Public Library will host a Card Collectors’ Day on Saturday, June 23 as part of the Summer Reading Club.  The FREE event is from 1 to 4 pm in the Walker Community Room, and all ages are invited. 

Participants can trade sports cards, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh cards, and play MAGIC the Gathering.  Vendors will also be selling cards. 

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

Family Event for Opening Night of the Jungal Book

June 16, 2007 | 1 Comment

I am on the board of TheatreSquared, Northwest Arkansas’ local professional theater company.  I wanted to let you know about a great family event we are planning for opening night of TheatreSquared’s upcoming production of the Jungal Book. 

If you are not familiar with this adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s the Jungle Books, here is a synopsis:

The jungle is a dangerous place, especially for man. But for Mowgli the mancub, the jungle is a playground…literally. In this modern re-telling of a classic tale, Mowgli has been raised by a pack of wolves & learns the laws of the jungle from the wise bear, Baloo. Through his coming of age, the audience is taken on a heartwarming & thought-provoking journey that explores environmental issues as well as themes of tolerance, adversity & ultimately, belonging. This is a perfect play for TheatreSquared’s youngest audiences!

The family event starts at 4:30 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the Nadine Baum Studios.  The jungle themed festivities will include a picnic dinner and activity stations such as art, stage combat, henna tattoos, and warrior face painting.  Drummers and giant puppets will lead a procession into the theater where guests will enjoy the opening night performance of the Jungal Book.  After the show, guests will be able meet the actors and learn more about the production.

The night will also include a raffle of jungle related items such as Baloo reading to your child’s classroom next fall, and a night in the tree house or bungalow at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.

ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED:  Tickets to the opening night festivities are $25 per person  The tickets include dinner and tickets to the show (lap babies free).  If any of you are interested in attending this event, please email me at allsidesoflife@gmail.com or contact TheatreSquared directly at 445-6333 or morgan@theatresquared.org.  The theater only seats 150, so reserve soon!

I know many families are traveling this time of year.  If you cannot join us (or even if you can), please forward this to other families who might be interested in attending the event.

The Jungal Book family event would not be possible without the generous support of TheatreSquared’s family season sponsors:

  • Mike and Allyson Malone
  • Lisa and Paul Morstad
  • Robert Hix and Paige Partridge
  • Patrick and Ali Pilkington
  • Jan and Stacey Sturner
  • Rob and Elizabeth Rivenburgh
  • Kathy Reyes
  • Brent and Amy Robinson
  • Mark and Courtney Henry
  • Ben and Jana Carter
  • Todd and Missy Lewis
  • Bob Kohler and Laura Goodwin
  • Gary and Sharon Guthrie
  • Marlon and Ati Blackwell

If any of you are interested in becoming family season sponsors, let me know.  I would love to tell you more about this great opportunity.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Past Events 

Little Bread Company Opens in the old Arsagas Block Street Bakery Building

June 15, 2007 | 1 Comment

The Little Bread Company (of Eureka Springs) has opened where Arsagas used to be on Block Street.  From the menu:

Our soups are made completely from scratch.  Our breads and pastries are mixed and hand-shaped right here where you purchase them.  Our coffee is locally roasted fresh for you.  We use locally grown produce from farmers in our community.  All our flours and a majority of our ingredients are organic.  We use no artificial ingredients or processed foods of any kind. 

Fortunately, the bakery retains the same laid back atmosphere as its predecessor, and you can still drink your coffee and eat on the deck while your kids explore all the nooks and crannies of the adjacent garden.  The interior  has been remodeled to include additional seating and a larger display case.  The menu includes sandwiches, salads, breakfast sandwiches, breads, desserts, pastries, coffee and espresso. 

The bakery is open from 7am-9pm Monday through Saturday and from 7am-3pm on Sundays.

Location:  116 North Block Street, Fayetteville  (Map)

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

Red Cross Summer Swim Programs and Camps

June 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I remember learning to swim through Red Cross swim programs.  I am glad to see the programs are still going strong! 

Swim Lessons:  The Red Cross offers eight-lesson Learn to Swim programs for preschool and older children at the Melvin Ford Aquatic Center in Bentonville. 

Summer Safety Camps:  The Red Cross is also offering afternoon summer camps for 8-15 year olds focused on teaching children first aid and safety.  These three-session camps are held at the Red Cross headquarters in Tontitown. 

Safer Kids Program:  The Red Cross is offering a 5 day Safer Kids Program at the Boys & Girls Club in Fayetteville.  It covers Basic First Aid, Wilderness Survival, Putting a Stop to Bullying, Water Safety and Weather Safety, and Fire Safety.  The program is designed for 8-10 year olds.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Summer Camps 

Baby’s First Art Gallery

June 13, 2007 | 1 Comment

Kid friendly may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an art gallery.  However, Dede Peters, the owner of DDP Gallery in Fayetteville assures me that her gallery is family friendly (and I believe her!). 

So, when you are up on the Fayetteville Square, stop by and expose your kids to high caliber contemporary art.  While you are there, be sure your kids say “hi” to DDP’s art dog, Heidi. 

DDP Gallery Hours and location.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Featured Furniture and Accessory Stores, Furniture and Accessories 

Junior Olympic Regional Diving Championships: June 22-24, 2007

June 12, 2007 | 1 Comment

The Northwest Arkansas Twisters diving club is hosting one of the USA Diving Association’s summer regional championship meets for Junior Olympic athletes. 

Stop by this FREE event.  Your kids can see other kids (the youngest age group is 11 and under) dive from the 5 and 1 meter platform.  Amazing!

  • What:  Junior Olympic Regional Diving Championships (pdf)
  • When:  Friday, June 22, 2007 through Sunday, June 24, 2007 (events begin at 9am each day and will last until around 5pm on Friday and Saturday and will end around 1 or 2 pm on Sunday)
  • Where:  The HYPER Building on the University of Arkansas campus (Enter on the south side of the building.  That entrance leads directly to the pool deck)

Thanks, Molly!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Past Events 

Trains, Planes, and Automobiles at Fayetteville’s Drake Field

June 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here’s a Northwest Arkansas Times article about the upcoming Trains, Planes and Automobiles event planned for Father’s Day.

Activities include a car show, antique airplane display, and a round trip train ride from Fayetteville to Springdale (train departs at noon and returns at 1:45pm.  For more train information and tickets, go here.)

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Past Events 

Learn to Dive with University of Arkansas Head Diving Coach Scott Reich

June 10, 2007 | 1 Comment

Scott Reich, four time Olympic coach and head diving coach at the UofA, is leading several diving clinics this summer.

The Learn to Dive clinics are open to all ages and abilities for those who want to learn Olympic springboard and platform diving.  Participants will also learn what it takes to be asked to join the Northwest Arkansas Twisters Diving Club. 

If your child already knows how to dive, you might consider Reich’s Intensive Training Program.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Summer Camps 

Discovering Safety Day: Saturday, June 9, 2007

June 8, 2007 | 1 Comment

Sorry about this late notice on this.  I just heard about it.

The University of Arkansas Police Department will host the 10th annual “Discovering Safety” community event this weekend. Discovering Safety will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Bud Walton Arena. The goal is to provide a family environment where children can learn how to stay safe and still have fun during their summer vacation. Parents will also get tips on the precautions they need to help their children stay safe. Free hot dogs and drinks will be served.

Several local public safety agencies and community organizations will be taking part in this year’s event. Among the day’s features will be McGruff, the Crime Dog, the Northwest Arkansas AirEvac helicopter, and the Arkansas State Police roll-over simulator.  Link.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Reoccuring Events 

Looking for Things For Your Kids to do This Summer in Rogers?

June 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

If so, you might want to read this article in the Rogers Hometown News about various summer camps and programs in Rogers.  Link.  Or this article about free outdoor movie nights on the Frisco Stage in downtown Rogers.  Link.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

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