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38th Annual Ice Cream Social

August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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This is a great way to end the summer — homemade cakes and ice cream and lots of activities for kids of all ages.  I hope to see you there!

The Washington County Historical Society’s 38th annual Ice Cream Social will take place from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, at Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson St. in Fayetteville.

Children 6 and under a FREE.  $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 6-12, $15 max per family.

Homemade cakes and Hiland Dairy ice cream will be served. Graduates of WCHS’ Heritage School will conduct botany and herb garden tours for children, with a lesson of afternoon tea etiquette in a secret garden. The Community Imagination Studio and YouthCAN! programs will also provide children’s art activities.

Additional events include Headquarters House tours, an antique car display, living history persons, dancing and entertainment by Heritage School students, an oil-painting raffle ticket sales, and WCHS membership opportunities. Local musicians will provide live entertainment, and the Book Store and Gift Shop will offer a 10% discount on all merchandise during the event.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Reoccuring Events 

Gulley Park Summer Concerts

July 17, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Gulley Park Summer Concert Series is one of my favorite family activities in Fayetteville.  The whole town (it seems) meets at the park.  Kids are running around, playing in the sandbox and on the playground — and best of all, the concert is FREE!

New this year is an expanded food court — Eureka Pizza, Lucky Luke’s BBQ, Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream, Smiling Jack’s Fresh Foods, and Qdoba Mexican Grill.

Here’s the remaining lineup.  The shows are on Thursday at 7pm:

July 24 - Ben del Shreve with Tiffany Christopher
August 7 - Oreo Blue

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Reoccuring Events 

Local Easter Egg Hunts

March 7, 2008 | 1 Comment

Have I missed any?  Let me know by email (terri@lifepluskids.com) or add them to the comments.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Reoccuring Events 

Willy Walton’s Chocolate Factory

February 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I love living in a university town!  This sounds like a great program created by the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) at the University of Arkansas.  I can’t wait until my boys are old enough to participate (it is for 3rd-6th graders)

Students learn how chocolate is made and the many areas of business that factor in (marketing, supply and demand, logistics, budgeting, etc.)  They are then divided into teams and work with a SIFE student as their college mentor to help develop their own chocolate company and product.  At the end of the day, the students give a presentation in front of their peers and parents. 

For more information and to register online, click here to go to the event webpage.

  • Who:  3rd-6th graders 
  • What:  Willy Walton’s Chocolate Factory
  • When:  Saturday, February 23, 2008.  Registration from 8:30-9am, Event from 9am-3:30pm
  • Where:  Room WCOB 116, Sam M. Walton College of Business, UofA
  • Cost:  $10 for T-Shirt from the event; pizza lunch provided

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Reoccuring Events 

Family Story Time at the Rogers Public Library

February 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This week’s family Saturday family story time will be about Peanut Man, George Washigton Carver! For all children and their families.

  • What:  Family Story Time
  • When:  Saturday, February 9 at 2pm
  • Where:  Rogers Public Library

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Reoccuring Events 

Junior Auxiliary Book Sale

January 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Junior Auxiliary of Bentonville/Rogers is hosting a book sale this Friday.  Here are the details:

Brand New Books at Unbelievable Prices!

Friday, February 1, 2008

6pm-8:30pm

First Christian Church

807 Southeast 14th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas

(across the street from the Bentonville police department)

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Reoccuring Events 

Chinese New Year at the Fayetteville Public Library

January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Fayetteville Public Library will celebrate the Chinese New Year on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the Walker Community Room.

The library will celebrate the Year of the Rat with a display of traditional Chinese dress and a sampling of food and games.

The event is for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.

Registration is required. Sign up at the Children’s Desk or by calling 571.2222 x 4370.
 

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Reoccuring Events 

Kansas City Royals Caravan Coming to Bentonville

January 10, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Kansas City Royals Caravan will be visiting Northwest Arkansas on Thursday, Jan. 17. 

Joining the Royals on their caravan this season will be Royals starting catcher John Buck along with pitchers Brandon Duckworth and Luke Hochevar, along with Royals Hall of Fame infielder Frank White and broadcaster Ryan Lefebvre. They will be joined at all stops by NWA Naturals General Manager Eric Edelstein and other members of the Naturals staff.

The caravan will begin its day at the Bentonville Public Library at 8:30a.m.  Admission is complimentary and on a first come, first serve basis at the door. All tour members will be on hand to meet and greet fans, sign autographs, and take questions and answers from Northwest Arkansas Naturals fans. Commemorative baseballs will be available for $5.

The tour will also make a brief stop at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, located at 2110 West Walnut, in Rogers. The Caravan will be on hand to sign autographs and meet fans from 10:15-11:00AM.

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Mid Year Auditions for the Youth Choir at the Arts Center of the Ozarks

January 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Youth Choir for 2nd-8th graders with Liesel Stanley

Your student will learn the fundamentals of chorale performance; develop vocal skills, music reading and fun. Commitment for the remainder of the school year.  Mid-year auditions in January.

Spring Concert will be May 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

Rehearsal Schedule:

2nd/3rd graders: Mondays, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

4th-8th graders: Mondays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Arts Center of the Ozarks Members: $180 / Non-Members: $200

Call 479-751-5441 for more information and to sign up for an audition slot.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Reoccuring Events 

Learn to Ice Skate at the It’s Great to Skate Event

December 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Your family can learn the fundamentals of ice skating from professionally trained instructors at the Ozark Figure Skating Club’s It’s Great to Skate event at the Jones Center for Families. 

This annual event is carried out nationally by US Figure Skating at participating rinks throughout the country where people are encouraged to take to the ice this winter to learn to skate. 

The event will include skating and hockey exhibitions, free skating sessions, free lessons and games.  Aspiring skaters of all ages are welcome!

What:  It’s Great to Skate
When:  January 19, 2008
Time:  9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where:  Joel Carver Ice Arena, Jones Center for Families in Springdale

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Reoccuring Events 

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