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February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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The Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the World Golf Foundation’s First Tee program is registering golfers ages 7-17 for its Spring program.  The registration form and program schedule are available by clicking here. 

You can also register on Friday, March 7, 2008at the Wal-mart on Pleasant Crossings in Rogers from 3-6pm or on Saturday, March 15, 2008at the Wal-mart on Mall Avenue in Fayetteville from 10am-2pm.

More details on the program can be found by clicking here to go to the NWA First Tee webpage.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Sports, Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

Easter at the Club

February 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club is hosting its annual Easter at the Club event on  Sunday, March 9th 2008, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

This is a FREE event for the community, and activities include egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, entertainment, inflatables, and lots of games and prizes.

This will be a day full of fun for the whole family….see you there!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

Spring Break at the Fayetteville Public Library

February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you are looking for activities to keep your kids busy during Spring Break, try the Fayetteville Public Library.  Here is what they have planned:

  • Lock In – The Fayetteville Public Library will host a lock-in Tuesday, March 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students in 3rd through 5th grade can enjoy games, stories, crafts and food. The cost is $10 a person, lunch included. Registration is required. Sign up at the children’s desk.
  • Baseball Movie Marathon– The Fayetteville Public Library will host a baseball movie marathon Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 19-21, 2008 with a screening of The Rookie (G) on Wednesday, The Sandlot (PG) on Thursday, and Bad News Bears (PG) on Friday.  The movies will be shown at 1pm each day in the Walker Community room.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Spring Break 

Spring Break Zing Program at the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club

February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club is offering a short version of their summer Zing program this Spring Break.  All of these half day programs last from 9am to noon and the cost is $45/week.   You can download a flyer about the Zing program here.

Here is a summary of the programs offered during Spring Break week:

  • Basketball — Basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting will be
    taught. Participants will be prepared to take part in the youth basketball
    league provided by the Boys & Girls Club.
  • Open Recreation - Recreation programming for all individuals. Various games and activities will be played. The facility will be utilized fully to provide
    opportunities for these individuals.
  • Club Tech - Participants will learn a variety of creative computer programs
  • Arts & Crafts- Different art projects using a variety of supplies will be incorporated.  During this class. Drawing, painting, and crafts are some of the art
    formats covered.
  • Soccer- Soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and rules will
    be taught. A strong emphasis will be placed on a player’s 1st touch.  Participants will be prepared to take part in the youth soccer league provided by Fayetteville Parks & Recreation.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Spring Break 

Spring Break Activities at the Bentonville Public Library

February 25, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Bentonville Public Library has scheduled the following activities for Spring Break week:

  • Movie Marathon — Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from noon-6pm
  • Crafty Kids — Wednesday, March 19, 2008 from 1-4pm
  • Skit and Clowning Workshop — Thursday, March 20, 2008 from 1-2pm

For more information, go to the Bentonville Public Library’s online calendar.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Spring Break 

Spring Break at the Rogers Public Library

February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Rogers Public library has several activities scheduled for Spring Break:

  • Open Crafting Session – Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 10am-2pm.
  • Movie Mania! – Thursday, March 20, 2008.  The library will screen Bend it Like Beckham (rated G) at 10am and Game Plan (rated PG) at 2pm.  For ages K-7th grade.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Spring Break 

Benjamin Franklin Exhibit At The Springdale Public Library

February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Springdale Public Library is hosting a traveling panel exhibit that is part of the major exhibit Ben Franklin: In Search of a Better World.

The exhibit tells the remarkable story of the man who began his life as a poor printer’s apprentice and ended it as a revered elder statesmen known throughout the world for his wisdom, wit, and resourcefulness.  Benjamin Franklin’s achievements in diplomacy, science, philanthropy and other fields profoundly influenced the path of a new nation and continue to inspire us more than three hundred years after his birth.  Photographs of handwritten and printed documents, objects owned by Franklin, maps, paintings and drawings provide a colorful background for Franklin’s story. 

The exhibit runs through March 28, 2008 and includes several related events for children and families: 

Preschool Storytime:  Tuesday and Wednesday, February 26 and 27

Pre-Schoolers ages 3 to 5 are invited to join Miss Judy at the Springdale Public Library on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. This winter’s program theme is Lessons Learned from Ben Franklin.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, February 26 and 27, children will hear stories about what Ben Franklin thought happiness was. Pre-school Story Time gives children and their caregivers the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, puppets, and fingerplays. A simple craft project follows each program. Information: 479-750-8180.

School Aged Program:  Tuesday, February 26, 2008

School-age children, ages 6 to 9, are invited to join Ms. Erin for the Library’s After School Program on Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Information: 479-750-8180.

On Tuesday, February 26, children continue their trip back in time to the days of Benjamin Franklin with Ben’s Impact on Today. After reading the book Duck for President by Doreen Cronin and playing the colonial game, ninepins, children will create their own colonial and state flags.

Kite Building Workshop:  Saturday, March 8, 2008 

Children and teens are invited to the Benjamin Franklin Kite Building Workshop at the Springdale Public Library on Saturday, March 8, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  All participants will make and decorate their own kite to take home!  Registration is required for this program; call 479-750-8180 to sign up or email comments@springdalelibrary.org
The program and kite building materials are free. 

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

Read Across America Day at the Springdale Public Library

February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Springdale Public Library will celebrate the ninth annual National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day on March 5, 2008, at 9:30 a.m.  NEA’s Read Across America Day, which falls on Dr. Seuss’s 103rd birthday, expects more than 45 million readers, both young and old, to pick up a book and read.

To honor the good doctor and celebrate the fun and value of reading, children can gather to read some Seuss stories and make a Read Across America craft to take home.  The program is free and registration is not required.  For more information:  479-750-8180.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at the Fayetteville Public Library

February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Fayetteville Public Library will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Monday, March 3 at 4 p.m. in the Children’s Library.

Dr. Seuss’ classic stories will be read and Cat in the Hat will be on hand to enjoy birthday cake and face painting.

The event is for preschool and elementary school students and families.

For more information, call the Children’s Desk at 571.2222 x 4370.

When: Monday, March 03, 2008, 4 pm

Where: Children’s Library

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

Arts Live Spring Break Theatre Camps

February 25, 2008 | 1 Comment

Arts Live Theatre will be offering a Reader’s Theatre Spring Break Camp with Jules Taylor for children ages 8-13 from 2-4pm, March 17-21, 2008. Cost: $100.00.

To enroll, download this registration form (pdf), spring-break-flyer-08.pdfspring-break-flyer-08.pdf, or if you have questions, call Arts Live Theatre at 479-521-4932.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Spring Break 

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