Reader Tips

My inbox is bulging (I really must re-read Getting Things Done, which is probably hidden under One Year to an Organized Life, and Eat That Frog!)

To get back on track, here’s a list of tips from Life+Kids readers.  Read carefully.  There are lots of gems in here!

• The You and Me Soccer Program is a fun indoor exercise program at the All Star Sports Arena in Springdale for parents and preschool children (2 – 5 years old). The program includes activities that both parents and children can do — many of which will be done with a soccer ball.  You and your child will experience physical activity that develops fitness and coordination. The class is offered on Thursdays from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Classes are $5/day and registration is not required. Bring your own soccer ball. For more information, contact Nancy O’Brien at 445-7100 or allstarsoccer@cox.net. 
• NWA Circle of Friends, the fundraising organization for Arkansas Children’s Hospital, is having a “Friendraiser” event on Saturday June 27, 2009 at George’s Majestic Lounge. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by contacting razzberryink@gmail.com.
• The Rolling Hills Baptist Church is offering a summer tutoring programfor kids ages K through 3rd grades on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The program focuses on reading, writing and math skills and only costs $5 per child FOR THE WHOLE PROGRAM plus a food donation which will go to needy families in the Arkansas delta region or to Fayetteville’s Cooperative Emergency Outreach program. Monday sessions are one hour.  Wednesdays are from 5:30 to 8:30 and include dinner and supervised playtime.  The program runs for 4 more weeks starting Monday, with a break for the week of July 6 for VBS (also interdenominational, open to the public, with dinner included for the kids). For more information, contact Rolling Hills Baptist Church at 521-2660.
• The Arkansas Institute of Developmental Science is looking for a few more girls age 8-17 to participate in a research study. If your daughter may be interested, here’s a pdf version of the research study flyer (link).
• Ozark Regional Transit is once again running their “Kids Ride Free” promotion from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
  Kids, ages 7 to 17, may ride all Fixed Routes in Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville for free.  Many popular destinations are available including libraries, community pools, Bernice Jones Center, Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club and the NWA Mall.  Plus service is available to Owl Creek Elementary where free lunches are served daily for kids.  Visit www.ozark.org for information on bus routes and times.
• Art By Beth is offering summer watercolor and photography classes for kids age 11-16.  For more information, go to www.artbybethonline.com. 
• First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville will be holding Camp E.D.G.E. Vacation Bible School on July 13-17 from 9 am to 12:15 pm.  Program is free.  To register, visit www.cokesburyvbs.com/fpcbentonville/ce or call the church at 273-5450. 
• Kids Eat Free at Ron’s Hamburger’s & Chili in Bentonville and Lowell on Tuesday & Saturday 4pm-close.
• Kids eat free Sunday through Thursday after 4pm during June at the Marketplace Grill in Springdale and the Marketplace Express in Rogers and Fayetteville (but not the Mall location).  Up to two free kid’s meals with the purchase of at least one adult entree of $6.99 or more.
• $2 Movies at Malco Kids Summer Film Fest – 10am, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through July 29; visit www.malco.com for a list of locations and shows.
• The Fayetteville Visitors Center has 6 bikes available for rent Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.  The bikes can be rented for $2 for a lunch hour, $5 for half day and $10 for a full day.
• A new website has been launched, www.nwata.com (Northwest Arkansas Theatre Association), for all of those passionate and curious about the theatre in Northwest Arkansas.  Sponsored by Arts Live Theatre, Northwest Arkansas’ only dedicated children’s and youth theatre company, and Ceramic Cow Productions, a professional fringe theatre company based in Fayetteville, www.nwata.com provides theatre information with a click!
• Kids Eat Free at the Venesian Inn in Tontitown on Tuesday nights.
• First School in Fayetteville is introducing a Kindergarten program designed for children that will be affected by the change of the kindergarten start date, or children that could use another year of development and enrichment.  Offers a small class size of 10 students and the attention of a licensed teacher and full-time aid.   Spots are limited, call 571-4516.

Whew! I’m down to only 42 emails — and have some great giveaways lined up for you, so stay tuned!

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