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Grease by Arts Live Theatre

April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Arts Live Theatre is presenting GreaseMay 9-11, 2008 at the University of Arkansas Continuing Education Center on the square in Fayetteville. 

Arts Live uses local youth actors in its productions and offers excellent youth acting classes throughout the year.  If you have a drama queen (or king) in your family, you definately need to know about Arts Live.

For more information about Grease and Arts Live, go to the Arts Live webpage.

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

Author Stephanie Greene at the Jones Center in Springdale

April 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

From the Jones Center website:

Stephanie Greene, author of numerous children’s books will be at the Jones Center on Thursday, May 8 for a special presentation for children and families.

Stephanie will be available to sign her books immediately following the presentation. Book titles for sale on this evening are:

“Falling Into Place”- $5.00
“Owen Foote, Soccer Star”- $5.00
“Owen Foote, Super Spy”- $5.00

Stephanie’s programs are interactive and energetic. She talks about families, where ideas come from and why reading is so great! All of her books are about children and relate to the everyday child.

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

Puppets in the Park at Wilson Park

April 10, 2008 | 1 Comment

The 2nd Annual “Puppets in the Park” Festival will be held Sunday, April 27th from 1-6pm in Wilson Park. Celebrating the National Day of Puppetry! Puppet Shows for all ages, a Puppet Parade, and Workshops, with Music and Masks and Monsters - oh my!

Featuring: Toucan Jam, Animo, Walnut Farm Montessori Students, Captain Bubbles, Mary and Lolly, Haley Duke, Valley Productions, and Special International Guests.

Bring chairs or a blanket. Vendors will be on site with food, drinks, and puppet merchandise. Don’t miss this festive event for the whole family celebrating the art of the puppet! Sunday, April 27th from 1-6pm in Wilson Park! FREE!

For info:
The Art Experience
442-0557

via Street Jazz.

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

International Storytime at the Bentonville Public Library

April 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It’s an International Story Time with Miss Sue Ann and volunteers from AuPair Care.  Hear stories in English, Portuguese, Swedish and French as volunteers share their cultural heritage, introduce their native languages and provide an educational opportunity for English speakers who are learning other languages.  

  • What:  International storytime
  • When:  Saturday, April 26 at 2pm
  • Where:  Bentonville Public Library
  • Contact:  For more information, contact the Bentonville Public Library at 479-271-6816.

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

Environmental Day at Frisco Park

April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Bring your family for a fun time, free giveaways, and helpful information at Environmental Day in the Rogers Historic District!

Free crafts and games for the kids. Activities include the hands-on stream table from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, and a small construction project with help from Home Depot.

The Main Street Rogers Business Committee will host their annual Spring Plant Sale at this event. Hostas, ferns, perennials and hanging baskets will be available.

  • What:  Environmental Day
  • When:   Saturday, April 19th, 2008 from 9am-1pm
  • Where:  Frisco Park in the historic district of Rogers, Arkansas 
  • Contact:  For more information, call Main Street Rogers at 936-5487.

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

Friendship Storytime at the Bentonville Public Library

March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Bentonville’s own Celeste Shally will read her children’s picture book, Since We’re Friends on Saturday, April 5th in the Children’s Department of the Bentonville Public Library.   This colorfully illustrated book is a story of compassion, understanding and friendship between two boys, one who has autism spectrum disorder.   Being patient and accepting change can be much easier with a friend who can help.

One in every 150 children lives with autism.  Learn more about this complex developmental disability during April, Autism Awareness Month.   Information from the Autism Society of America will be available as well as a display of Bentonville Public Library materials on this topic.  For more information, contact the library at 479-271-6816.

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

My Kid Biz Conference for Kids Ages 10-18

March 14, 2008 | 3 Comments

I rarely include full press releases, but this event seems so unique that I want you to have all the info.   

Friends of Omega Foundation, Inc. will present the Northwest Arkansas My Kid Biz Financial Literacy Conference on March 29, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sam Walton College of Business Walker Hall, located on the campus of The University of Arkansas. 

The one-day conference is free for kids ages 10 to 18, and lunch will be provided.  The deadline to register for the conference is March 29, 2008. We encourage parents to begin registering as slots are limited for the conference.
  
Conference workshops include:

  • How to open Your first Checking/Savings Account (Navigating the bank)
  • How to Save for College Early and Now
  • How to Create a Budget
  • How to turn your Great Ideas into a Profit
  • How to interview for your first job (age 15 and above)
  •  One-on-one budget planning session with Merrill Lynch Counselor, Parent and Child
  • Finance Scholarship awards
  • Business plan presentation (all ages)
  • How to set up an investment club from loose change

The conference this year will feature several new programs, the opportunity for attendees to create a business plan and a chance to win a grand prize financial literacy package.
 
The Northwest Arkansas My Kid Biz Program of The Friends of Omega Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit Arkansas Corporation founded in 2005 to help foster quality diverse programming in the Northwest Arkansas community. The goal of My Kid Biz is to provide sound, actionable educational programs with a direct focus on financial literacy. The inaugural My Kid Biz Program was launched in Memphis, Tennessee in 2001 with support from a local non-profit entity. 
 
For more information or to register online, visit www.mykidbiz.org or call Chairman Isiah Reese Sr. Manager Walt Disney Company at 479-586-0185.
 
Sponsors of Friends of Omega Foundation are Wal-Mart Inc Office of Diversity, Kellogg’s, Pepsi-Co Company, University of Arkansas Sam Walton College of Business, Bentonville Chamber and Hollis Enterprises
 
The Friend of Omega Foundation was established in 2005 to serve as a community service arm to help bring quality diverse programming to the Northwest Arkansas area. The Friends of Omega Foundation was incorporated in the State of Arkansas on October 5, 2005. The Foundation consists of men and women throughout the region in various walks of life. The commonality that they share is the commitment to provide diverse programming to the Northwest Arkansas community.

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

Celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday at the Fayetteville Public Library

March 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Fayetteville Public Library will celebrate William Shakespeare’s 444th birthday on Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m.

To celebrate, the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will offer a performance for the entire family in addition to face painting, season ticket giveaways for the 2008 summer season of the Arkansas Shakespeare Theater and dueling by members of the Society for Creative Anachronism.

The celebration will also include party games and cake.

Events will take place in the library’s amphitheater at Rock Street and School Avenue.

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

Little Sprouts Garden Time at the Botanical Gardens

March 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Little Sprouts Garden Time is a 20-30 minute program geared to young children at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks in Fayetteville.  Each program will have a story, song, or game and a hands-on garden or craft activity—all programs will take place outside in the Garden.

April Programs include:

  • “Chat with the Chickens” Meet the Garden’s resident chickens, check for eggs in the henhouse, and make a chicken call to take home.
  • “Sensational Seeds”   Listen to a seed story, learn to dig with a trowel and plant sunflower seeds in a Garden bed, and take a seedling home.

What:  Little Sprouts Garden Time
Where: Outside in the Garden
When:  Wednesdays at 10:00am (weather permitting) April through September 
Cost:  Free with admission—free to Garden members (information on Garden admission and membership can be found at www.bgozarks.org  

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

Living It Green Expo and Mini Grand Prix at Pinnacle Hills Promenade

March 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Living it Green ExpoDon’t miss the Living It Green Expo at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers scheduled for Saturday April 5 and Sunday April 6, 2008.

The Living It Green Expo is a family-friendly event featuring a variety of children’s activities, entertainment and educational attractions, and over 50 exhibitors displaying and offering green, outdoor living, and sustainable and energy efficient products and services.

And while you are there, be sure to catch the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Arkansas’ Mini Grand Prix.  This is a Nascar style go cart race with cars sponsored by local businesses.  The Mini Grand Prix has all the “feel” of a big-time race, including local celebrities, pace cars, team uniforms, beautifully customized race cars and, of course, pit row. This is a major event that includes a full day of racing and fun for the entire family. The Mini Grand Prix will take place from 9am-3pm on Saturday, April 5, 2008 and is free for spectators.

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

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