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Life+Kids Blog

Posting on Life+Kids Will Be Sporadic at Best

November 24, 2010

I’m on hiatus until the first of the year. If you would like to be notified when posting resumes, Click here to sign up for Life+Kids by Email. It’s FREE! Thanks for visiting!As you’ve probably noticed, it has been over two months since I posted on Life+Kids. All is well here. It’s just that my [...]

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Creative Writing Workshops for Youth at the Fayetteville Public Library

September 8, 2010

The Fayetteville Public Library will offer six-week creative writing workshops for students this fall. The Youth Creative Writing Workshop, for students in 3rd through 5th grade, will meet every Monday, September 20 through October 25, from 4 to 5 p.m., in the Wal-Mart Storytime Room. Registration is required. Sign up at the Children’s Desk or [...]

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40th Annual Ice Cream Social – A Beginning of the End of Summer Tradition!

August 18, 2010

The Washington County Historical Society will host the 40th annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 21, from 4 pm to 7:30 pm, at Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson St., in Fayetteville (across Dickson Street from the Washington County Courthouse parking lot).  This event will raise awareness of and support the Historical Society’s educational programs [...]

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August 4th and 5th Songwriting Class for Youth – A few spots left!

August 2, 2010

Have you heard of Shannon Wurst, the Fayetteville singer/songwriter? If not, stop reading and click here to listen to her music, you will thank me (unless you don’t like Folk and Bluegrass, and in that case I can’t help you!) Anyway, I just learned that Shannon is hosting a Songwriting class for youth this Thursday [...]

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More Details About FireFly Fling: THE Festival for Families

July 19, 2010

From the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: FireFly Fling: THE Festival for Families July 24th at 7pm Come join us as daylight turns into night as we celebrate nature with art, music, food and play. We will have hands on activities for children of all ages including lots of water play! Dress up as your [...]

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Northwest Arkansas Fireworks Displays

July 2, 2010

Channel 5 news has a listing of Northwest Arkansas fireworks displays.  Here’s the link. Have a Happy 4th of July! document.getElementById(“post-4663-blankimage”).onload();

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Toy and Book Swap — Proceeds Benefit an Orphanage in Congo

July 1, 2010

Get “new” toys and books for the whole family for summer! What: Toy and Book Swap When: Saturday July 10th, 2010 from  9am-12pm Where: First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville More Info: email angela.watson@cox.net Toy Swap  $5.00 plus 2 or more toys- any type of toys, games, or kid equipment/supplies that other families can put [...]

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How Do You Say Goodbye to an Elephant? Throw a Going Away Party, of Course!

May 23, 2010

You may have noticed a life-sized elephant sculpture made of recycled tires standing in the Fayetteville square for the last six weeks. Her name is Nomkhubulwane, and she is visiting from South Africa. She is touring North America to raise awareness of environmental issues and the impact that they have on all species, large and [...]

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Free Stuff for Good Grades

May 23, 2010

Check out this post on Patriot Moms (blog by moms of Providence Christian Academy students) listing businesses like Chick-fil-a, Chuck E. Cheese and Pizza Hut that offer freebies to kids who bring in their report cards. Rewards for Good Grades document.getElementById(“post-4521-blankimage”).onload();

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The Man Who Planted Trees at Walton Arts Center

May 12, 2010

The Man Who Planted Trees Part of ARTOSPHERE, Arkansas’ Arts + Nature Festival Friday, May 21, 7pm & Saturday, May 22, 11am & 4pm Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center All Tickets just $6.00! Based on the beloved fable and book by Jean Giono, this play is a unique blend of comedy and puppetry that [...]

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