NW Arkansas today
Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2008
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I know by your standards you’re experiencing tough times. But trust me, you are so much better off than most of the rest of the world.” Gov. Mike Beebe, on Arkansas’ ability so far to buck the trend of the national recession
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Today’s meetings Washington County Rural Development Authority, 9: 30 a. m. Fayetteville Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations Committee, 10 a. m. Springdale Public Facilities Board, noon Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission, 1 p. m. Rogers Historic District Commission, 4 p. m. Springdale Library Board, 4 p. m. Benton County Planning Board, 5: 30 p. m. Today’s happenings Seventh annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, 11: 30 a. m., Embassy Suites, Rogers International Education Week Potluck, 11: 30 a. m.-1 p. m., Northwest Arkansas Community College Student Center Room 108, Bentonville Anna Kasten Nelson: “The Assassination of John F. Kennedy,” noon, Gardner Lecture Hall, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Mike Sypult: “A History of Railways in Northwest Arkansas,” noon, Ivey Hall, First United Methodist Church, Springdale Looking ahead 15 th annual Holiday Market, all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Fort Smith Convention Center MOMS Club of Northwest Arkansas, 10: 30 a. m. Thursday, Fun City Pizza, Springdale “Considering Albers and Durand: Two Very Different Artists,” 11 a. m.-noon Thursday, Crystal Bridges at the Massey, Bentonville Helen Tyson Middle School Scholastic Book Fair, noon-6 p. m. Thursday, 9 a. m.-6 p. m. Friday, 9 a. m.-1 p. m. Saturday, Pontiac Coffee House, Springdale “Eureka Springs: A Community at Peace,” 5 p. m. Thursday, The Space, 2 Pine St., Eureka Springs Fayetteville dedicating softball pavilion The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department will dedicate a new pavilion at the Gary Hampton Softball Complex at 2 p. m. Thursday. The ceremony will honor the Fayetteville Rotary Club, which contributed $ 15, 000 toward construction of the pavilion. The structure will be used for youth and adult softball league play and tournaments, as well as a future trail head for the Clabber Creek Trail. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. More information is available by calling (479 ) 444-3471.
— ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Lung cancer forum Thursday at church The Northwest Arkansas Tobacco Free Coalition will host a Lung Cancer Awareness Month information and education forum from 5: 30-7 p. m. Thursday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. Speakeasy in Fayetteville will be recognized as a pioneer in smoke-free establishments. The event will include dinner. Reservations are requested. More information is available by calling (479 ) 872-5350.
— ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Jazz ensembles join for Fort Smith show The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Jazz Band will perform “Jazz — Born in the U. S. A.” at 7: 30 p. m. Thursday at the Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center. Guests will include the UAFS Jazz Catz vocal ensemble, blues singer Iva Lowe, dance duo Daniel and Kara Young, and jazz combos Jazz Lab and Different Drummers. Admission is $ 8. More information is available at www. uafortsmith. edu or by calling (479 ) 788-7300.
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