August 2008
KingSize Razorback Quilt
Johnson County Senior Citizen Quilters
Raffled for Meals On Wheels
Handquilted fabric on front and back of the quilt and hog in center of the quilt are licenced trademark
Permission for this quilt was granted by the Liscensing and Marketing Office in Fayetteville
Ticket: 6 for $5.00
Drawing will be at the County Fair on September 6, 2008
For more information and to see the quilt visit website: razorbackquilt.com
August 1, 2008
Acoustic Cafe' Concert
Location: Acoustic Cafe, 6839 Isaac's Orchard Road,off Hwy 421, Springdale
Feature Performer: Shannon Wurst
Opening Act: Sweet Deceivers-Eric Johnson & Aimee Lynn
Doors open @ 7:00pm
Show begins @ 7:30pm
Ticket: $6.00 students and seniors $5.00 children under 12 free
Coffee, soft drinks, dessert items and door prizes
Proceeds benefit ASN's Family Support Program
For more information call479-927-4100
August 1, 2008
2nd. Annual "Back to School Bash"
Special Immunization Event
Location: Leflore County Health Department
For more information call: 918-647-8601
August 1, 2, 3, 2008
"Seussical, The Musical"
Arts Live Theatre, Northwest Arkansas
Location: Continuing Education Auditorium, downtown Fayetteville
Visit website for time and tickets: www.artslivetheatre.com or call 479-521-4932
August 2, 2008
Homemade Ice Cream Supper & Pie Auction
Location: Oak Bower Christain Center
Take I-40 to exit 24, north of Mulberry, turn north onto Hwy 215, go 2.5 miles, turn left onto Oak Bower Road, go 1/2 mile, church is on right
For more information call 479-997-2368
August 2, 2008
Family Day
Location: YouthCAN's Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Theme: Passport to Art France
Family Day is free to all participants and no pre-registration is required
For more information call 479-442-8585
August 2, 2008
Singles Night Out
Location: Fort Smith Activity Center, 2700 Cavanaugh Road
Time: 6:00pm
$5.00 Cover Charge
Dress 50's Night Contest with cash prize for 1st. place
Each person must bring a covered dish
August 5, 2008
Tradeshow Marketing for Small Businesses
Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas
Time: 9:00am to Noon
Location: Bentonvill/Bella Vista Chamber, 200 E. Central, Bentonville
Cost: $30.00
For more information, to register or to see complete training schedule visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu
August 7, 2008
Understanding Financial Statements
Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma, Springdale
Cost: $35.00
For more information, to register, or to see a complete training schedule visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call: 479-575-5148
August 8, 2008
Centennial Recognition of Confederate Statue
Location: Bentonville Public Library
Time: 11:00am
Box lunch on the Square at 12:30pm
August 8, 2008
Ice Cream Social
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Northwest Arkansas
To honor and promote volunteerism in Goshen
Location: Goshen United Methodist Church
Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
August 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, 2008
Campmeeting
Location: Hestand Stadium, 420 North Blake Street, Pine Bluff
Time: 7:30pm Nightly
For more information call: 501-658-8824
August 9, 2008
Veggie Tales' Bob & Larry
Bob the Tomato & Larry the Cucumber of the Veggie Tales
Location: Rogers Life Way Christain Store
located north of the Malco Theater, Pinnacle Hills Promenade
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Fun activities for kids and photo opportunitites for mom and dad
Pictures with Bob & Larry will be availalbe for a donation
Donations given to Child Advocacy Center of Northwest Arkansas CAC
Website: LifeWayStores.com or call: 1-800-233-1123
August 9, 2008
Wendell Minor Exhibition
Family Time at the Massey
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W. Central Avenue, Bentonville
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Website: massey.crystalbridges.org
August 9, 2008
Catfish & Chicken Dinner
NEBCO Volunteer Fire Department
Location: North East Benton County Community Center
17823 Marshall Street, Hwy 62, Garfield
Time: 10:00am till food runs out
Dine in or take out: Chicken Dinner $5.00, Catfish Dinner $6.00
For more information call: 479-359-3134
August 8, 9, 2008
3rd Annual "Shake Yourself Loose"
Women's Conference
Location: The Living Word Tabernacle, Hwy 10, Booneville
Time:
Friday, beginning at 7:00pm
Saturday, beginning with a complimentary breakfast at 9:30am
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dana Shrader from World Outreach, Tulsa, OK
To pre-register: www.thelivingwordtabernacle.org or call: 479-675-4820 for more information
August 9, 2008
Diabetes Health & Wellness Spa
Location: NWA Convention Center, Springdale
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Free Health Screening, information in both English and Spanish
Welcome all people with diabetes, those at risk, anyone interested in healthy living to attend
Register to attend at www.diabetes.org/nwaexpo or call 479-464-4121
August 9, 2008
Saturday Studio Hours
Location: YouthCAN's Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00am
Theme: Native American Art!
Cost: $5.00 for adults and children
For more information call 479-442-8585
August 10, 2008
Spinning & Lace Making Demonstrations
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
August 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 2008
Revival Fire's are Burning
Location: Oak Bower Christain Center
Time:
Sunday @ 6:00pm
Monday to Friday @ 7:00pm
Pastor: Naomi Melton
Speakers:
Evangelist Elizabeth Stallings
Rev. Edwina Kidd
Everyone is welcome
Take I-40 to Mulberry Exit 24
Turn north onto Hwy 215
Go 2.5 miles, turn left onto Oak Bower Road
Go 1/2 mile, church on the right
For more information call 479-997-2368 or 479-997-8311
August 11, 2008
Look Good....Feel Better
Makeover sessions for women underging Cancer treatment
Location: Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South "M", Fort Smith
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Participants will be given a free goody bag of make-up and supplies to keep
Licensed cosmetologists apply make-up and create hairstyles to reflect the changes in a women's appearance during cancer treatment
Sponsored in part by the American Cancer Society
For more information and to register call 479-782-6302 or 1-800-262-9917
August 12, 2008
Starting a Business in Arkansas
Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas
Time: 9:00am to Noon
Location: Rogers-Lowell Chamber, 317 W. Walnut, Rogers
Cost: $30.00
For information, to register, or to see a complete training calendar, visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call 479-575-5148
August 12 & 13, 2008
English Class - English as a Second Language
Literacy Council of Western Arkansas Fall Session
Location: Literacy Council Office, 300 South 11th Street, Fort Smith
Time:
Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:30am morning class
Tuesday, 6:00 to 7:30pm evening class
Thursday, 10:00 to 11:30am morning class
Thursday, 6:00 to 7:30pm evening class
Registration Tuesday @ 6:00pm
Free books, $10.00 enrollment fee
Beginners Welcome
Citizenship classes, call for an appointment: 479-783-2665
August 13, 2008
Mommy & Me Class
Theme: "Where is the Beach?"
Location: Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Cost: $10.00 per class
For more information and to register call 479-442-8585
August 13, 2008
Summer Youth Nature Art Workshop
Location: Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith
Workshop: Photography @ 9:00am to 11:00am for ages 6-10 years
Workshop: Photography @ noon to 2:00pm for ages 11-16 years
Become a professional in training with a focus on macro photpgraphy. Bring your own camera or use one of ours
Workshop is free but registration is required, please call 479-452-3993 to register
August 14, 2008
"4-H Summer Breeze"
Celebrate 100 years of 4-H in Arkansas
Location: Metroplex Event Center, Rogers AR
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Hosted by Benton & Washington County 4-H
August 14, 2008
SBA Loan Workshop
Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: University of Arkansas, Walker Hall Room #203
Cost: $10.00
For more information, to register or to see a complete training calendar visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call: 479-575-5148
August 14, 2008
Northwest Arkansas Dot Net User Group
"ASP.NET MVC EXTENTION"
Location: The Jones Center, 922 East Smma Avenue, Springdale
Time: 5:30 to 8:00pm
Free event
RSVP is required: snipr.com/2tx2j.
For more information: officers@nwanug.org
August 14, 2008
Wendell Minor Exhibition
Children's Program: Preschool Storytime
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W Central Ave., Bentonville
Time: 10:30am to 11:15am
Website: massey.crystalbridges.org
August 14, 2008
Seventh Annual Education Conference and Celebration of Excellence
Location: Holiday Inn City Center, Fort Smith
Registration begins at 7:30am
Experts in the field of Alzheimer's will discuss the latest issues relating to this disease, including treatment and legal concerns
Learn how non-traditional approaches such as writing therapy and Tai Chi can make a difference in the lives of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Family Caregivers and Healthcare professionals are encourages to attend
Tickets for the conference and luncheon are $50.00 before August 7 and $55.00 after August 7
For more information call Western Arkansas Alzheimer's Association at 783-2022
August 14, 2008
Summer Cocktail Series: Moonflowers and Mojitos
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
4703 North Crossover Road, Fayetteville
Time: 6:30pm
Come see the moonflowers and other evening blooms while you enjoy a mojito and light appetizers
Tickets: $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members
For tickets call 479-750-2620
August 14, 15, 16, 2008
The Village Players Fall Play Auditions
"See How They Run"
Location: White Auditorium Northwest Arkansas Community College Campus
Time:
Thursday, Friday, 7:00 to 9:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am to noon
also looking for tecnical and backstage crew
Auditions open to the public, NWACC students are welcome
Scripts can be checked out at the Bella Vista Library
Performance: October 10-12, 2008
For more information call 479-855-1786
August 15, 2008
Robot Workshops
Location: Discovery Center of Springfield
438 E. St. Louis, downtown Springfield, Missouri
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Build your own robot Super Solar Car & Attacking Inch Worm and take it home
Pre-registration is required, Parent/Child duo
Cost: $15.00 member plus robot cost; $20.00 non-member plus robot cost.
For more information and to register visit website: discoverycenter.org or call: 417-862-9910
August 15 - August 23, 2008
North Franklin County Fair
Parade, exhibits, food, music, talent live stock & dog show, antique cars, tractors and much more
Carnival rides, arm bands available nightly
Family Fair & Fun Books available at local business and extention office
August 16, 2008
Logan County School Supply Distribution
Location: Logan County EMS, Booneville Station, Booneville (by the Booneville Airport)
Distributed by the Air Evac Lifeteam 22, Paris, AR
To help those in the Booneville, South Logan County area that were affected by the loss of the major employer in South Logan County
People helping people, for more information call 479-847-5328
August 16, 2008
38th Annual Ice Cream Social
Washington County Historical Society
Location: Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson Street, Fayetteville
Time: 4:00pm to 7:30pm
Event will raise money for Historical Society's educational programs for children and adults
Cost: $5.00 adults $2.50 children ages 6-12 $15.00 family ticket & children under 6 for free
Tickets available at Headquarters House or call 479-521-2970
August 16, 2008
Back to School Bash
Location: Trinity Fellowship of God, 1100 E. Rolling Hills Drive, Fayetteville
Time: 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Activities include a rock climbing wall, bounce around & games, free food and live music
Giving away prizes and handing out backpacks with school supplies to families in need
Also accepting donations of school supplies, please call 479-521-2260
August 16, 2008
Elizia Gikyson Benefit Concert
Arkansas Support Network
Location: Dickson Theater, Fayetteville
Doors open at 6:00pm
Show starts at 7:00pm
Tickets: $25.00
Sponsorship: $250.00
For more information visit website: lmeredith@support.org or call 479-927-4100
August 16, 2008
National Federation of the Blind of Northwest Arkansas Meeting
Location: room 259, Jones Center, Springdale
Time: 12:00pm
website: www.freewebs.com/nfbofnwa
August 16, 2008
Saturday Studio Hours
Location: YouthCAN's Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Theme: Good Ole Arkansas
Cost: $5.00 for adults and children
For more information call 479-442-8585
August 16, 17, 2008
A.G. Russell Knife Event
Location: John Q. Hammons Convention Center
Time:
Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Knife Event includes individual knifemakers, manufacturers, collector's exhibits and more.
Door prizes will be awarded throughout the weekend
For more information please visit the website: agrussell.com/knife-event or call 479-631-0130
August 17, 2008
Burgess Civil War Collection
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
August 18,2008
Fort Smith Chorale Auditions
Location: Northside High School, 2301 North B street
Audition Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm
-bring solo song of your choice
-an accompanist will be provided
All volunteer community chorus entering 28th season
Website: FortSmithChorale.com
For more information call: 479-783-2275
August 20, 2008
How to Write a Business Plan
Small Business Development Center
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: University of Arkansas, Walker hall Room #2003
Cost: $35.00
For more information, to register, or to see a complete training calendar visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call: 479-575-5148
August 21,2008
Local Artists/Local Filmmakers Night
The Field Mill Films Series, sponsored by the New Design Center and the Film Alliance of the Ozarks
Focusing on the creative process and organized as a group exhibit
The event will feature a series of short films supplemented by artist Q&A's and behind-the-scenes materials
Location: Mill Building, 525 South School Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 6:00pm
Coffee and popcorn provided, Admission is $5.00
A full list of participants and a promotional clip for the event can be viewed at the Film Alliance website: ozarkfilm.org
August 21, 2008
Wendell Minor Exhibition
Adult Event: Art Buzz
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W Central Avenue, Bentonville
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Website: massey.crystalbridges.org
August 21, 22, 2008
15th Annual Will Golf 4 Kids
Tournament to benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital
Location: Kingswood/Berksdale Courses, Bella Vista Village
Registrations begins: April 15, 2008
Registration deadline: August 15, 2008
Shotgun start, 4 person scramble
For more information visit website: www.willgolf4kids.org or call: 479-725-0405
August 22, 2008
Wendell Minor Exhibition
Adult Event: Lunchtime Movies
Learn about the inspirations of the three children's book illustrators
Location: Crystal bridges at the Massey, 125 W Central Avenue, Bentonville
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Website: massey.crystalbridges.org
August 22, 23, 24, 2008
Sesame Street Live " Elmo Makes Music"
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center
Time:
Friday, 7:00pm
Saturday, 10:30 am & 2:00pm
Sunday, 2:00pm
Regular Price Tickets: $15.00, $18.00, $25.00 (Gold Circle)
Tickets go on sale Monday July 14 at Fort Smith Convention Box Office and all TicketBound locations
For more information call: 1-800-737-4040 or visit: www.ticketbound.com
August 23, 24, 2008
"The Tale of Snow White"
Roger Little Theater's Kids Camp
Location: The Victory Theater, 116 South 2nd Street, Rogers AR
Time:
Saturday, 7:00pm
Sunday, 2:00pm
Ticket: $8.50 adult $5.50 student
For reservations and information call the box office at 479-631-8988 between office hours: noon to 4pm weekdays and 10am to noon on Saturdays
August 23, 2008
Cannon Firing Demonstration with First Arkansas Light Artillery
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
August 23, 2008
Saturday Studio Hours
Location: YouthCAN's Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Passport to Art! - end of summer celebration
Hosting an International Art Show
For more information call 479-442-8585
August 23, 2008
5th Annual Moonlight Bike Ride
Location: Discovery Center of Springfield
438 E. St. Louis, downtown Springfield, Missouri
Time: 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Registration is required
For more information and to register visit website: discoverycenter.org or call 417-862-9910
August 23, 2008
Hawg Stew Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Northwest Arkansas Young Professionials
Time: 9:00am
Location:Lake Fayetteville Softball Park
If a company or an individual would like to participate or for more information visit wesite: nwayp.org
August 23, 2008
Poultry Testing
Location: Madison County Fair
Time: 8:30am to 11:30am
August 24, 2008
Webb Civil War & Antique Collection
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
August 24, 2008
"Why Do We Dig Up the Recent Past?: Historical Archeology in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Dr. Jamie Brandon, Archeologist, Arkansas Archeological Survey will present recent historical archeology projects in the Arkansas Ozarks and find out what they can tell us about our collective past
Location: Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain Street, Walker Community Room
Time: 2:00pm
Free, everyone is welcome
For more information call 479-575-3556
August 24, 2008
Ride the Rail for Change
Campaign Fundraiser for Sharon Green
Candidate JP District 1
Arkansas Missouri Railroad
Departs Springdale @ 1:00pm
Departs Fayetteville @ 1:30pm
Destination Chester
Returns to Fayetteville @ 4:00pm
Tickets available: Springdale Depot
Call: 479-751-8600 or visit website: arkansasmissouri--rr.com
August 25, 2008
Cub Scout Recruiting Rally
Newly formed Pack 88, Centerton, AR
Location: Blasters LaZer Tag, Bentonville
just off the Bentonville Square, across from Harps
Boys just starting 1st. grde as of August 4, 2008 up through 5th grade interested in joining the Boy Scout organization are encouraged to attend
Boys attending that are elegible will receive one free game of LaZer Tag to be used at the time of arrival, adult supervision is required
Interested but not able to attend call 479-621-3673
August 26, 2008
Keeping your Restaurant Cooking
Small Business Development Center
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Rogers-Lowell Chamber, 317 W. Walnut, Rogers
Cost: $30.00
For more information, to register or to see a completer training calendar, visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call: 479-575-5148
August 26, 2008
Wendell Minor Exhibition
Just for Teen: ArtBook Teen Talk
Location: Bentonville Public Library, 405 S Main Street
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Website: massey.crystalbridges.org
August 26, 2008
Grand Opening of Sea Life Rescue
During August thru September firsthand look into Sea Life Rescue
Admission: $7.00 adults, $6.00 seniors, $5.00 children (3-12), Under 3 free
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm
For more information visit website: discoverycenter.org or call: 417-862-9910
August 27, 2008
Humana Senior Appreciation Day
Sponsored by Humana
Location: Bowling World, 6100 South 36 street, Fort Smith
Cost: Free
Providing free bowling and lunch for the senior community and their guests
also local health professionials will be providing free health screenings and information
For more information call 479-719-2922
August 27, 2008
Mommy & Me Art Class
Location: Community Imagination Studio , 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Project: Make sculptures inspired by Eugene Sergeant's work at the DDP Gallery, and create picture books inspired by Wendell Minor's work at Crystal Bridges at the Massey
Cost: $10.00 per class
For more information and to register call 479-442-8585
August 28, 2008
Starting a Business in Arkansas
Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: ARVEST Bank on the Square, Bentonville
Cost: $30.00
For more information, to register or to see a complete training calendar visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call: 479-575-5148
August 28, 2008
Fall into Science Family Learning Days
Location: Discovery Center of Springfield
438 E St. Louis, downtown Springfield, Missouri
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Special activities and class for families exploring science concepts together
Theme: "It's Alive" Focusing on biology & life sciences
For cost and information call: 417-862-9910 or visit website: discoverycenter.org
August 29, 2008
Ground Breaking Ceremony
New Student Services Center, 1700 Helberg Lane, Ozark
In front of the Administation Building
Time: 10:30am
August 29-31, 2008
Visual Arts Weekend
Location: Fayetteville Town Center
Friday, Open Space Party @ 7:00 to 9:00pm
Ticket: $25.00, to purchase call 479-587-9944 or at the door
Saturday, Sunday, Artists booths open to the public @ 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admission free
August 30- September 1, 2008
57th Annual Clothesline Fair
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
August 31-September 6, 2008
Madison County Fair
August 31, 2008
Madison County Fair
Enter All exhibits in the exhibit buildings @ 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Horse Show entries @ 3:00pm
Horse Show - Rain Date September 7th @ 4:00p
Rabbits entered @ 5:00pm tp 10:00pm
Johnson County Senior Citizen Quilters
Raffled for Meals On Wheels
Handquilted fabric on front and back of the quilt and hog in center of the quilt are licenced trademark
Permission for this quilt was granted by the Liscensing and Marketing Office in Fayetteville
Ticket: 6 for $5.00
Drawing will be at the County Fair on September 6, 2008
For more information and to see the quilt visit website: razorbackquilt.com
August 1, 2008
Acoustic Cafe' Concert
Location: Acoustic Cafe, 6839 Isaac's Orchard Road,off Hwy 421, Springdale
Feature Performer: Shannon Wurst
Opening Act: Sweet Deceivers-Eric Johnson & Aimee Lynn
Doors open @ 7:00pm
Show begins @ 7:30pm
Ticket: $6.00 students and seniors $5.00 children under 12 free
Coffee, soft drinks, dessert items and door prizes
Proceeds benefit ASN's Family Support Program
For more information call479-927-4100
August 1, 2008
2nd. Annual "Back to School Bash"
Special Immunization Event
Location: Leflore County Health Department
For more information call: 918-647-8601
August 1, 2, 3, 2008
"Seussical, The Musical"
Arts Live Theatre, Northwest Arkansas
Location: Continuing Education Auditorium, downtown Fayetteville
Visit website for time and tickets: www.artslivetheatre.com or call 479-521-4932
August 2, 2008
Homemade Ice Cream Supper & Pie Auction
Location: Oak Bower Christain Center
Take I-40 to exit 24, north of Mulberry, turn north onto Hwy 215, go 2.5 miles, turn left onto Oak Bower Road, go 1/2 mile, church is on right
For more information call 479-997-2368
August 2, 2008
Family Day
Location: YouthCAN's Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Theme: Passport to Art France
Family Day is free to all participants and no pre-registration is required
For more information call 479-442-8585
August 2, 2008
Singles Night Out
Location: Fort Smith Activity Center, 2700 Cavanaugh Road
Time: 6:00pm
$5.00 Cover Charge
Dress 50's Night Contest with cash prize for 1st. place
Each person must bring a covered dish
August 5, 2008
Tradeshow Marketing for Small Businesses
Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas
Time: 9:00am to Noon
Location: Bentonvill/Bella Vista Chamber, 200 E. Central, Bentonville
Cost: $30.00
For more information, to register or to see complete training schedule visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu
August 7, 2008
Understanding Financial Statements
Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Jones Center for Families, 922 E. Emma, Springdale
Cost: $35.00
For more information, to register, or to see a complete training schedule visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call: 479-575-5148
August 8, 2008
Centennial Recognition of Confederate Statue
Location: Bentonville Public Library
Time: 11:00am
Box lunch on the Square at 12:30pm
August 8, 2008
Ice Cream Social
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Northwest Arkansas
To honor and promote volunteerism in Goshen
Location: Goshen United Methodist Church
Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
August 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, 2008
Campmeeting
Location: Hestand Stadium, 420 North Blake Street, Pine Bluff
Time: 7:30pm Nightly
For more information call: 501-658-8824
August 9, 2008
Veggie Tales' Bob & Larry
Bob the Tomato & Larry the Cucumber of the Veggie Tales
Location: Rogers Life Way Christain Store
located north of the Malco Theater, Pinnacle Hills Promenade
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Fun activities for kids and photo opportunitites for mom and dad
Pictures with Bob & Larry will be availalbe for a donation
Donations given to Child Advocacy Center of Northwest Arkansas CAC
Website: LifeWayStores.com or call: 1-800-233-1123
August 9, 2008
Wendell Minor Exhibition
Family Time at the Massey
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W. Central Avenue, Bentonville
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Website: massey.crystalbridges.org
August 9, 2008
Catfish & Chicken Dinner
NEBCO Volunteer Fire Department
Location: North East Benton County Community Center
17823 Marshall Street, Hwy 62, Garfield
Time: 10:00am till food runs out
Dine in or take out: Chicken Dinner $5.00, Catfish Dinner $6.00
For more information call: 479-359-3134
August 8, 9, 2008
3rd Annual "Shake Yourself Loose"
Women's Conference
Location: The Living Word Tabernacle, Hwy 10, Booneville
Time:
Friday, beginning at 7:00pm
Saturday, beginning with a complimentary breakfast at 9:30am
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dana Shrader from World Outreach, Tulsa, OK
To pre-register: www.thelivingwordtabernacle.org or call: 479-675-4820 for more information
August 9, 2008
Diabetes Health & Wellness Spa
Location: NWA Convention Center, Springdale
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Free Health Screening, information in both English and Spanish
Welcome all people with diabetes, those at risk, anyone interested in healthy living to attend
Register to attend at www.diabetes.org/nwaexpo or call 479-464-4121
August 9, 2008
Saturday Studio Hours
Location: YouthCAN's Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00am
Theme: Native American Art!
Cost: $5.00 for adults and children
For more information call 479-442-8585
August 10, 2008
Spinning & Lace Making Demonstrations
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
August 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 2008
Revival Fire's are Burning
Location: Oak Bower Christain Center
Time:
Sunday @ 6:00pm
Monday to Friday @ 7:00pm
Pastor: Naomi Melton
Speakers:
Evangelist Elizabeth Stallings
Rev. Edwina Kidd
Everyone is welcome
Take I-40 to Mulberry Exit 24
Turn north onto Hwy 215
Go 2.5 miles, turn left onto Oak Bower Road
Go 1/2 mile, church on the right
For more information call 479-997-2368 or 479-997-8311
August 11, 2008
Look Good....Feel Better
Makeover sessions for women underging Cancer treatment
Location: Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South "M", Fort Smith
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Participants will be given a free goody bag of make-up and supplies to keep
Licensed cosmetologists apply make-up and create hairstyles to reflect the changes in a women's appearance during cancer treatment
Sponsored in part by the American Cancer Society
For more information and to register call 479-782-6302 or 1-800-262-9917
August 12, 2008
Starting a Business in Arkansas
Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas
Time: 9:00am to Noon
Location: Rogers-Lowell Chamber, 317 W. Walnut, Rogers
Cost: $30.00
For information, to register, or to see a complete training calendar, visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call 479-575-5148
August 12 & 13, 2008
English Class - English as a Second Language
Literacy Council of Western Arkansas Fall Session
Location: Literacy Council Office, 300 South 11th Street, Fort Smith
Time:
Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:30am morning class
Tuesday, 6:00 to 7:30pm evening class
Thursday, 10:00 to 11:30am morning class
Thursday, 6:00 to 7:30pm evening class
Registration Tuesday @ 6:00pm
Free books, $10.00 enrollment fee
Beginners Welcome
Citizenship classes, call for an appointment: 479-783-2665
August 13, 2008
Mommy & Me Class
Theme: "Where is the Beach?"
Location: Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Cost: $10.00 per class
For more information and to register call 479-442-8585
August 13, 2008
Summer Youth Nature Art Workshop
Location: Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith
Workshop: Photography @ 9:00am to 11:00am for ages 6-10 years
Workshop: Photography @ noon to 2:00pm for ages 11-16 years
Become a professional in training with a focus on macro photpgraphy. Bring your own camera or use one of ours
Workshop is free but registration is required, please call 479-452-3993 to register
August 14, 2008
"4-H Summer Breeze"
Celebrate 100 years of 4-H in Arkansas
Location: Metroplex Event Center, Rogers AR
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Hosted by Benton & Washington County 4-H
August 14, 2008
SBA Loan Workshop
Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: University of Arkansas, Walker Hall Room #203
Cost: $10.00
For more information, to register or to see a complete training calendar visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call: 479-575-5148
August 14, 2008
Northwest Arkansas Dot Net User Group
"ASP.NET MVC EXTENTION"
Location: The Jones Center, 922 East Smma Avenue, Springdale
Time: 5:30 to 8:00pm
Free event
RSVP is required: snipr.com/2tx2j.
For more information: officers@nwanug.org
August 14, 2008
Wendell Minor Exhibition
Children's Program: Preschool Storytime
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W Central Ave., Bentonville
Time: 10:30am to 11:15am
Website: massey.crystalbridges.org
August 14, 2008
Seventh Annual Education Conference and Celebration of Excellence
Location: Holiday Inn City Center, Fort Smith
Registration begins at 7:30am
Experts in the field of Alzheimer's will discuss the latest issues relating to this disease, including treatment and legal concerns
Learn how non-traditional approaches such as writing therapy and Tai Chi can make a difference in the lives of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Family Caregivers and Healthcare professionals are encourages to attend
Tickets for the conference and luncheon are $50.00 before August 7 and $55.00 after August 7
For more information call Western Arkansas Alzheimer's Association at 783-2022
August 14, 2008
Summer Cocktail Series: Moonflowers and Mojitos
Location: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
4703 North Crossover Road, Fayetteville
Time: 6:30pm
Come see the moonflowers and other evening blooms while you enjoy a mojito and light appetizers
Tickets: $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members
For tickets call 479-750-2620
August 14, 15, 16, 2008
The Village Players Fall Play Auditions
"See How They Run"
Location: White Auditorium Northwest Arkansas Community College Campus
Time:
Thursday, Friday, 7:00 to 9:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am to noon
also looking for tecnical and backstage crew
Auditions open to the public, NWACC students are welcome
Scripts can be checked out at the Bella Vista Library
Performance: October 10-12, 2008
For more information call 479-855-1786
August 15, 2008
Robot Workshops
Location: Discovery Center of Springfield
438 E. St. Louis, downtown Springfield, Missouri
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Build your own robot Super Solar Car & Attacking Inch Worm and take it home
Pre-registration is required, Parent/Child duo
Cost: $15.00 member plus robot cost; $20.00 non-member plus robot cost.
For more information and to register visit website: discoverycenter.org or call: 417-862-9910
August 15 - August 23, 2008
North Franklin County Fair
Parade, exhibits, food, music, talent live stock & dog show, antique cars, tractors and much more
Carnival rides, arm bands available nightly
Family Fair & Fun Books available at local business and extention office
August 16, 2008
Logan County School Supply Distribution
Location: Logan County EMS, Booneville Station, Booneville (by the Booneville Airport)
Distributed by the Air Evac Lifeteam 22, Paris, AR
To help those in the Booneville, South Logan County area that were affected by the loss of the major employer in South Logan County
People helping people, for more information call 479-847-5328
August 16, 2008
38th Annual Ice Cream Social
Washington County Historical Society
Location: Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson Street, Fayetteville
Time: 4:00pm to 7:30pm
Event will raise money for Historical Society's educational programs for children and adults
Cost: $5.00 adults $2.50 children ages 6-12 $15.00 family ticket & children under 6 for free
Tickets available at Headquarters House or call 479-521-2970
August 16, 2008
Back to School Bash
Location: Trinity Fellowship of God, 1100 E. Rolling Hills Drive, Fayetteville
Time: 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Activities include a rock climbing wall, bounce around & games, free food and live music
Giving away prizes and handing out backpacks with school supplies to families in need
Also accepting donations of school supplies, please call 479-521-2260
August 16, 2008
Elizia Gikyson Benefit Concert
Arkansas Support Network
Location: Dickson Theater, Fayetteville
Doors open at 6:00pm
Show starts at 7:00pm
Tickets: $25.00
Sponsorship: $250.00
For more information visit website: lmeredith@support.org or call 479-927-4100
August 16, 2008
National Federation of the Blind of Northwest Arkansas Meeting
Location: room 259, Jones Center, Springdale
Time: 12:00pm
website: www.freewebs.com/nfbofnwa
August 16, 2008
Saturday Studio Hours
Location: YouthCAN's Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Theme: Good Ole Arkansas
Cost: $5.00 for adults and children
For more information call 479-442-8585
August 16, 17, 2008
A.G. Russell Knife Event
Location: John Q. Hammons Convention Center
Time:
Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
Knife Event includes individual knifemakers, manufacturers, collector's exhibits and more.
Door prizes will be awarded throughout the weekend
For more information please visit the website: agrussell.com/knife-event or call 479-631-0130
August 17, 2008
Burgess Civil War Collection
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
August 18,2008
Fort Smith Chorale Auditions
Location: Northside High School, 2301 North B street
Audition Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm
-bring solo song of your choice
-an accompanist will be provided
All volunteer community chorus entering 28th season
Website: FortSmithChorale.com
For more information call: 479-783-2275
August 20, 2008
How to Write a Business Plan
Small Business Development Center
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: University of Arkansas, Walker hall Room #2003
Cost: $35.00
For more information, to register, or to see a complete training calendar visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call: 479-575-5148
August 21,2008
Local Artists/Local Filmmakers Night
The Field Mill Films Series, sponsored by the New Design Center and the Film Alliance of the Ozarks
Focusing on the creative process and organized as a group exhibit
The event will feature a series of short films supplemented by artist Q&A's and behind-the-scenes materials
Location: Mill Building, 525 South School Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 6:00pm
Coffee and popcorn provided, Admission is $5.00
A full list of participants and a promotional clip for the event can be viewed at the Film Alliance website: ozarkfilm.org
August 21, 2008
Wendell Minor Exhibition
Adult Event: Art Buzz
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey, 125 W Central Avenue, Bentonville
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Website: massey.crystalbridges.org
August 21, 22, 2008
15th Annual Will Golf 4 Kids
Tournament to benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital
Location: Kingswood/Berksdale Courses, Bella Vista Village
Registrations begins: April 15, 2008
Registration deadline: August 15, 2008
Shotgun start, 4 person scramble
For more information visit website: www.willgolf4kids.org or call: 479-725-0405
August 22, 2008
Wendell Minor Exhibition
Adult Event: Lunchtime Movies
Learn about the inspirations of the three children's book illustrators
Location: Crystal bridges at the Massey, 125 W Central Avenue, Bentonville
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Website: massey.crystalbridges.org
August 22, 23, 24, 2008
Sesame Street Live " Elmo Makes Music"
Location: Fort Smith Convention Center
Time:
Friday, 7:00pm
Saturday, 10:30 am & 2:00pm
Sunday, 2:00pm
Regular Price Tickets: $15.00, $18.00, $25.00 (Gold Circle)
Tickets go on sale Monday July 14 at Fort Smith Convention Box Office and all TicketBound locations
For more information call: 1-800-737-4040 or visit: www.ticketbound.com
August 23, 24, 2008
"The Tale of Snow White"
Roger Little Theater's Kids Camp
Location: The Victory Theater, 116 South 2nd Street, Rogers AR
Time:
Saturday, 7:00pm
Sunday, 2:00pm
Ticket: $8.50 adult $5.50 student
For reservations and information call the box office at 479-631-8988 between office hours: noon to 4pm weekdays and 10am to noon on Saturdays
August 23, 2008
Cannon Firing Demonstration with First Arkansas Light Artillery
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
August 23, 2008
Saturday Studio Hours
Location: YouthCAN's Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Passport to Art! - end of summer celebration
Hosting an International Art Show
For more information call 479-442-8585
August 23, 2008
5th Annual Moonlight Bike Ride
Location: Discovery Center of Springfield
438 E. St. Louis, downtown Springfield, Missouri
Time: 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Registration is required
For more information and to register visit website: discoverycenter.org or call 417-862-9910
August 23, 2008
Hawg Stew Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Northwest Arkansas Young Professionials
Time: 9:00am
Location:Lake Fayetteville Softball Park
If a company or an individual would like to participate or for more information visit wesite: nwayp.org
August 23, 2008
Poultry Testing
Location: Madison County Fair
Time: 8:30am to 11:30am
August 24, 2008
Webb Civil War & Antique Collection
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
August 24, 2008
"Why Do We Dig Up the Recent Past?: Historical Archeology in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Dr. Jamie Brandon, Archeologist, Arkansas Archeological Survey will present recent historical archeology projects in the Arkansas Ozarks and find out what they can tell us about our collective past
Location: Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain Street, Walker Community Room
Time: 2:00pm
Free, everyone is welcome
For more information call 479-575-3556
August 24, 2008
Ride the Rail for Change
Campaign Fundraiser for Sharon Green
Candidate JP District 1
Arkansas Missouri Railroad
Departs Springdale @ 1:00pm
Departs Fayetteville @ 1:30pm
Destination Chester
Returns to Fayetteville @ 4:00pm
Tickets available: Springdale Depot
Call: 479-751-8600 or visit website: arkansasmissouri--rr.com
August 25, 2008
Cub Scout Recruiting Rally
Newly formed Pack 88, Centerton, AR
Location: Blasters LaZer Tag, Bentonville
just off the Bentonville Square, across from Harps
Boys just starting 1st. grde as of August 4, 2008 up through 5th grade interested in joining the Boy Scout organization are encouraged to attend
Boys attending that are elegible will receive one free game of LaZer Tag to be used at the time of arrival, adult supervision is required
Interested but not able to attend call 479-621-3673
August 26, 2008
Keeping your Restaurant Cooking
Small Business Development Center
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Rogers-Lowell Chamber, 317 W. Walnut, Rogers
Cost: $30.00
For more information, to register or to see a completer training calendar, visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call: 479-575-5148
August 26, 2008
Wendell Minor Exhibition
Just for Teen: ArtBook Teen Talk
Location: Bentonville Public Library, 405 S Main Street
Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Website: massey.crystalbridges.org
August 26, 2008
Grand Opening of Sea Life Rescue
During August thru September firsthand look into Sea Life Rescue
Admission: $7.00 adults, $6.00 seniors, $5.00 children (3-12), Under 3 free
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm
For more information visit website: discoverycenter.org or call: 417-862-9910
August 27, 2008
Humana Senior Appreciation Day
Sponsored by Humana
Location: Bowling World, 6100 South 36 street, Fort Smith
Cost: Free
Providing free bowling and lunch for the senior community and their guests
also local health professionials will be providing free health screenings and information
For more information call 479-719-2922
August 27, 2008
Mommy & Me Art Class
Location: Community Imagination Studio , 818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
Project: Make sculptures inspired by Eugene Sergeant's work at the DDP Gallery, and create picture books inspired by Wendell Minor's work at Crystal Bridges at the Massey
Cost: $10.00 per class
For more information and to register call 479-442-8585
August 28, 2008
Starting a Business in Arkansas
Small Business Owners in Northwest Arkansas
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: ARVEST Bank on the Square, Bentonville
Cost: $30.00
For more information, to register or to see a complete training calendar visit website: sbdc.waltoncollege.uark.edu or call: 479-575-5148
August 28, 2008
Fall into Science Family Learning Days
Location: Discovery Center of Springfield
438 E St. Louis, downtown Springfield, Missouri
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Special activities and class for families exploring science concepts together
Theme: "It's Alive" Focusing on biology & life sciences
For cost and information call: 417-862-9910 or visit website: discoverycenter.org
August 29, 2008
Ground Breaking Ceremony
New Student Services Center, 1700 Helberg Lane, Ozark
In front of the Administation Building
Time: 10:30am
August 29-31, 2008
Visual Arts Weekend
Location: Fayetteville Town Center
Friday, Open Space Party @ 7:00 to 9:00pm
Ticket: $25.00, to purchase call 479-587-9944 or at the door
Saturday, Sunday, Artists booths open to the public @ 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admission free
August 30- September 1, 2008
57th Annual Clothesline Fair
Location: Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
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Madison County Fair
August 31, 2008
Madison County Fair
Enter All exhibits in the exhibit buildings @ 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Horse Show entries @ 3:00pm
Horse Show - Rain Date September 7th @ 4:00p
Rabbits entered @ 5:00pm tp 10:00pm
