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Free Fun For Families: February 19-26
This Week: Sunday, February 19 – Geology Hike @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 9:00am – 11:00am Meeting place: Visitor Center. Part of the charm of Pinnacle Mountain State Park is the diverse geology found here, and there is no better place to see this than on the Rocky Valley Trail. Meet a park interpreter at the visitor center today to hike this trail and discover the unique geological characteristics of Pinnacle Mountain State Park. This is a moderately strenuous hike, … Read entire article »
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MOMcation 2012
You may have noticed that I haven’t been posting quite as much lately. That’s because I’ve been busy planning MOMcation 2012. This is the third year for MOMcation. It’s a weekend retreat for MOMs and MOMs-to-be to take some time out for themselves. When I came up with this idea back in 2009, I was looking for a way to show other moms how beneficial some me time could be. I wanted to put together something … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: February 12-19
This Week: Monday, February 13 – Super Hero Mania @ Terry Library, 6:00pm Your little Batman or Wonder Woman can dress as his or her favorite fictional vigilante for this evening of themed games and crafts. Wednesday, February 15 – Little Beginnings Toddler Program @ Old Statehouse Museum, 10:30am The Little Beginnings toddler program is for children ages 2 through 4 with parent. Each month the class will highlight a different topic and promote learning through hands-on activities, music … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: February 5-12
This Week: Sunday, February 5 – Eagle Tour @ Lake Dardanelle State Park, 10:00am Lake Dardanelle State Park is proud to offer free winter lake cruises for the best chance of seeing our national symbol, the American bald eagle. Many other spectacular birds may also be in the area for viewing including American white pelicans, ducks, and snow geese. Please dress warmly as temperatures and winds can be more severe on the lake. Call the visitor center at (479) 967-5516 to reserve your seat. We will begin boarding 15 minutes before the tour, at the boat dock near the Fishing Tournament Weigh-In Facility. Also, in case of inclement weather, call 1 hour before tour time for possible cancellations. Thursday, February 9 – Valentine’s Party @ CALS Main Library Branch, 6:30pm The library asks kids to be … Read entire article »
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Why I Will Continue to Support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
For the past four days, my head has been buzzing with all the back and forth over the Susan G Komen Foundation’s (SGK) decision to pull funding from, and then give it back to, Planned Parenthood. The media circus continues to swirl, and it appears that while the initial decision to pull funding created many a foe out of former SGK supporters, there are now also people who are mad about the reversal of the … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: January 29 – February 5
This Week: Sunday, January 29 – A Mile In Their Shoes @ Forest Heights Middle School, 1pm-3pm All ages can stop by Scott Field Track at Forest Heights Middle School to run or walk one last mile in their athletic shoes before donating the kicks to be recycled or given to those in need. Kids shoes are especially needed, so families are encouraged to participate. Monday, January 30 – The Story of Your Life Writing Workshop @ Laman Library, Argenta Branch, 6:00pm Led by author, editor, and publisher Paula Morell, this workshop will help you to find your own life stories to share. For all ages and stages of writing. Admission is free. Pre-registration is required. Call (501) 687-1061. Wednesday, February 1 – Storytime @ Barnes & Noble in West Little Rock, 11:00am Barnes & Noble … Read entire article »
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