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More Harry Potter Events: July 20, 2007

July 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Becca at Down Dickson lists these Harry Potter events for Friday, July 20, 2007:

  • Harry Potter movie marathon, 9 am-4 pm, Rogers Public Library
  • Harry Potter crafts, 10 am-2 pm, Rogers Public Library
  • Harry Potter book release parties, 7 pm-midnight at Hastings Books Music & Video in Fayetteville, Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Rogers and Fayetteville.
  • Grand Hallows Ball, 8 pm-midnight, Borders Books in Rogers.
  • Harry Potter book release party, 8:30 pm-midnight, Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Past Events 

25th Annual Altus Grape Festival: July 27-28, 2007

July 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I have never been to the Grape Festival in Altus, but I have always thought it sounded like fun.

The Grape Festival is Altus’ annual celebration of the grape harvest with blessing of the harvest ceremony and cutting of the vines. The fun includes grape-stomping competitions, waiter & waitress tray races, grape pie-eating contest, wine tasting booths, juried craft show, food booths, inflatable play area for children, street dances, an amateur wine tasting contest, free vineyard tours, street dance and a Bacchas look-alike contest.

  • What:  25th Annual Altus Grape Festival
  • When: July 27 - July 28, 2007, Fri. 5–11pm; Sat. 7am-11pm
    Street dance 8–11pm both nights
  • Where: City Park, Altus, Arkansas
  • Admission: Free

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Reoccuring Events 

Old Soul Organics — Home Delivery and Pick Up Service

July 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Brandon with Old Soul Organics in Fayetteville recently contacted me about their new organic food home delivery program. 

Home Delivery:  Old Soul delivers boxes of fresh local and west coast organic fruits and vegetables to your home.  You can also add all natural meats, locally roasted organic coffee, organic flours and bread mixes, local raw honey, etc. to your order.  All boxes can be tailored to suit individual tastes.  You can find out more about the delivery program (including pricing) and order online here and see sample box contents here.

Pick Up:  Old Soul also offers organic produce and all natural meats through their food warehouse located on Crossover Road (across from Harps). At the front counter of the small retail store, they keep an inventory list showing what is currently in stock in the warehouse. They fill organic produce and meat orders while you wait, or the orders can be faxed, emailed, or phoned in with a pickup time.

The retail store also include items such as: organic gardening supplies, water catchment barrels, water filtration systems, drip irrigation supplies, food dehydrators and juicers.

  • Old Soul Organics
  • Location: 1771 Crossover Rd., Fayetteville AR
  • Hours:  Tues-Fri 10-6; Sat 9-2
  • phone: 444.6955

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Mealtime Help 

We Finally Made it to Mama Dean’s Soul Food Kitchen

July 18, 2007 | 2 Comments

Note:  Mama Dean’s has relocated to the old Mr. Burger on South School Street in Fayetteville, farther South on School Street from its old location. 

I took my boys to Mama Dean’s last night, and the food was a hit!  Everything is fresh and homemade — from the corn bread to the greens and the black eyed peas. 

The ham and chicken tenders (all white meat) were both favorites.  My kids especially liked the fact that a homemade dessert came with every meal.  They both chose chocolate cake, of course.  I chose banana pudding, but was forced to share because my boys liked it so much.  They also got a kick out of seeing their mom drink tea from a Mason jar.

Do not expect any fancy atmosphere here.  But, if you like good southern cooking, try it.

We had tried to eat at Mama Deans several times before, but it had always been closed (even though the sign said they should be open).  However, the owners assured me that they are staying open their normal hours now.  And they do take credit cards.

Location:  1701 South School Street in Fayetteville.  Take College Ave. in Fayetteville South to Sixth Street.  Keep going through the Sixth Street light, and you will see Mamma Deans on your right.

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

More Information on the Strollerfit Giveaway and Strollerfit’s Regular Pricing Structure

July 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

One note about the Northwest Arkansas Strollerfit pricing structure:

  • Everyone’s first Strollerfit class is FREE.  Just go to the Strollerfit webpage and print off your coupon for a free class.
  • If you like the class, you pay a one time enrollment fee of $40 and receive your Strollerfit Kit.
  • Then, you pay for your classes individually, or buy 10 or 25 class packages or a monthly unlimited pass.  Class prices at the bottom of this page.

If you are the lucky winner of the All Sides of Life Strollerfit Giveaway, you can still try your first class for free.  Then, if you like the class, you pay a one time reduced enrollment fee of $30 (and received your Strollerfit Kit) so you can begin your free month of Strollerfit classes.

Even if you do not have strolleraged children, forward the Giveaway post to friends who do so they can enter the drawing.  The deadline for entries is noon on Friday, July 20, 2007.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Giveaways 

Ozark Reptile Museum

July 16, 2007 | 1 Comment

All Side of Life reader, Jamie wrote to me with some details about the Ozark Reptile Museum.  We have never been, but I am sure my boys would love it.

I wanted to let you know about another museum in the area worth visiting.  It’s called Ozark Reptile Museum.  It’s VERY small, but a neat place to go if you’ve got kids into snakes, lizards etc.  (They even have an alligator.) 

It’s located in a small L-shaped building next to Mermaids where 71 Business merges with Green Acres Road. 

It’s open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoon.  Admission is $1.50 for kids 5-12, $2.50 for 13 years and older and it’s free for kids 4 and under. 

We didn’t do this, but we were told you could bring a camera and get your picture taken holding the 9 foot Boa!   

Thanks for the tip, Jamie!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Museums 

New Giveaway: One Month of Strollerfit Classes — FREE

July 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Strollerfit_logo_1_3 We Have a New Giveaway!   

I loved the idea of the Strollerfit classes so, I contacted Joanie Johnson, owner of the local Strollerfit franchise to find out more about the program. 

  • The 50 minute workout is for parents who have a stroller age baby (typically 6 weeks to 4 years).
  • Your baby stays in the stroller for the majority of your workout.  However, there is plenty of built in interaction with baby pleasers like bubble blowing, songs, nursery rhymes and games. 
  • You need a sturdy stroller (no umbrella strollers), a strollerfit kit (free with enrollment) and a mat
  • Check out the class price list and FAQ

The classes are currently Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings at 8:30a.m. at the Northwest Arkansas Mall (in the parking lot near the AMP, weather permitting.  inside by Guest Services, if not).  Tuesday/Thursday evening classes will begin July 24, 2007.  A Grand Opening will be held July 30th with refreshments and door prizes. 

Joanie will also be hosting free events for members and nonmembers called StrollerFriends.  It sounds like a great way to meet other local moms.  Some events will be only moms, and some will be for the entire family. 

On to the Giveaway . . .

I am hosting a drawing for one month of free Strollerfit classes and a $10 discount on the enrollment fee.  That is a $60 value!  Here’s how to enter:

  1. Forward this post about Strollerfit to at least one friend
  2. Copy me on the email (allsidesoflife@gmail.com)

I will enter your name in a drawing for one month of free Strollerfit classes and a $10 discount on the $40 enrollment fee.  Your name will be entered once for each friend.  So, if you forward this post to 10 friends, your name will be entered in the drawing 10 times.

Entries must be received by noon on Friday, July 20, 2007.  The drawing will be held later that day.  Forwards to invalid email addresses (as well as other scamming tactics) will disqualify you from the drawing.

Did you receive this post from a friend?  Be sure to check out my other posts on kid friendly NWA.  Thanks for reading All Sides of Life!

If you do not have a stroller age child, forward this post to a friend who does, so she can enter the drawing!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Giveaways 

Life Made Simple

July 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment

All Sides of Life reader Michele just turned me on to the local company, Life Made Simple — the “complete source for all your domestic care needs.”

First, look at Life Made Simple’s creative Mommy and Me classes — Spanish and Sign Language — held in Fayetteville, Tontitown, and Rogers.

Now look at Life Made Simple’s impressive list of services:

  • Nanny
  • Shared Care Nanny
  • Mommy Nanny
  • Overnight Baby Nanny
  • Daytime Newborn Nanny
  • Personal Family Assistant
  • Business Personal Assistant
  • Baby Boomer Companion
  • Babysitter
  • Household Manager
  • Concierge

I am now dreaming of a Personal Family Assistant, Household Manager and Concierge.  I wonder if they give discounts for bundled services . . .

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Childcare Options 

Local Harry Potter Events

July 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I found information on these two upcoming Harry Potter events.  Am I missing any others?  The Carnegie Library in Eureka transformed into Hogwarts School would be amazing to see.

Hogwarts School of Wizards and Wizardry
July 21, 2007
Carnegie Library, Eureka Springs

6-8:30 p.m. The library will be transformed into Hogwarts School. The library Annex will become Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade. Classes and adventure in conjunction with the release of the 7th and final book in the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”
Admission: Free

Harry Potter Parade and Release Party
July 21, 2007
Fayetteville Public Library

The Fayetteville Public Library hosts events for all ages on Saturday, July 21 to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series. The day begins with a Harry Potter parade at 9:30 a.m. on the Fayetteville square. Students can dress as their favorite Harry Potter character and parade from the square to the library. Teens will parade to Nightbird Books.

The library will host a Harry Potter release party for elementary students from 10 a.m. to noon in the Walker Community Room.  Students in 6th through 12th grade will have a Harry Potter party from noon to 2 p.m.  The release party will include a Harry Potter costume and trivia contest as well as read-a-thon from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Past Events 

Northwest Arkansas Community College Kids College

July 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The NWACC Kids College begins on Monday, July 16, 2007 for 3rd through 5th graders and on Monday, July 23, 2007 for 6th through 9th graders. 

I have no idea if they still have space, but the program looks really cool (go here for the registration packet and description).  According to this article in the Benton County Daily Record, approximate 250 kids are attending this year and will choose from 14 different activities.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Summer Camps 

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