From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Kids’ Art-Car Activity at the Pinnacle Hills Art Festival

August 31, 2008

Eureka Springs artist Ralph Wilson, who is also known as Mr. Shrine, will host a FREE hands-on family and children’s art-car activity at The Pinnacle Hills Art Festival, on Saturday, September 6th from 10am-noon at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers.
Mr. Wilson will bring lots of mini-art-car materials for children of all ages to make model art [...]

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BirthNetwork of NWA Events

August 26, 2008

If you are exploring alternatives to traditional maternity care and birth options, you should know about The BirthNetwork of NWA (link) – a local organization established to promote “mother-friendly” maternity care.
The organization is hosting two BOLD Red Tent events at local farmers markets where women can gather to listen to birth stories and record their own. Henna painting, belly [...]

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Discount to Life+Kids Readers at the Art of Motion Dance Studio

August 26, 2008

The Art of Motion Dance Studio in Fayetteville is now enrolling, and Hannah is offering a $5 tuition discount each month to Life+Kids readers. That’s a $50 value! Just mention this post when registering to take advantage of the discount.

For those of you who are new to Life+Kids, you can learn more about The Art [...]

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Date Night Giveaway — Second City at the Walton Arts Center

August 25, 2008

Looking to add some laughter to your date night? We are giving away 2 tickets to Second City’s September 5 performance of ”Deface the Nation” at the Walton Arts Center. Here’s more about the show:
“DeFace the Nation” is Second City’s all-political revue with customized comedy for the election year. Featuring scenes and songs that poke fun [...]

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It’s Almost Butterfly Time at the Botanical Gardens!

August 25, 2008

Plan to visit the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks during peak butterfly season. The Garden offers guided butterfly walks by appointment and each Sunday at 1pm starting September 14.
Visitors can observe caterpillars, chrysalises, and newly emerged butterflies in a special display case. Young visitors will recieve a special bookcover featuring native butterflies of Arkansas.
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Lecture on Top Travel Destinations in Arkansas

August 17, 2008

Jennifer Nixon, who writes the Arkansas Traveler column for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, will speak at the Fayetteville Public Library and share her expertise on the best places to travel in Arkansas.

When: Thursday, August 21 at 6 p.m.
Where: Fayetteville Public Library’s ellipse, located on the library’s second floor
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The Frisco Festival in Downtown Rogers

August 17, 2008

The Frisco Festival (Friday, Aug. 22-Saturday Aug. 23) is a fun kid friendly festival.
The festival kicks off with the catfish fry starting at 5pm on Friday Aug. 22 with amusements and the ice cream social starting at 6pm. On Saturday, Aug. 23 the day starts with a pancake breakfast from 6:30-11am with amusements beginning at 9am.
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Cloth Diapering Workshop at Terra Tots

August 16, 2008

Interested in exploring cloth diapering, but not sure if it is the option for you? Learn more at Terra Tots’ cloth diapering workshop on Saturday, August 30th at 4pm at Terra Tots in Fayetteville. Bernice and crew will discuss the many diapering options available, laundering advice, reasons to use cloth, etc.
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Bentonville Fall Baseball Registration Deadline — Wed. August 20th

August 14, 2008

Registration for Bentonville Fall Baseball (ages 7-16) is now open and will continue until August 20th. Registration fee is $65.
Practice will start the week of Labor Day. Games will begin 9/11 or 9/13. Teams to play 2 games a week for 6 weeks.
Registration is now available online at the website www.bentonvillecalripken.org.
In person registration will be Sunday, [...]

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Arts Live Theatre Classes begin September 15

August 14, 2008

It’s that time of year again as Arts Live Theatre, Northwest Arkansas’ only dedicated Children’s and Youth Theatre Company, begins its Fall Fun with classes beginning the week of September 15th!

Classes will be offered in a variety of sections for grades K-12, including the popular Playmakers series for the youngest actors-to-be, and the Theatre Lab [...]

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