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Free Fun For Families: Dec 26-31
This Week: Tuesday, December 27 – All-You-Can-Read Buffet @ Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library, 2:00-5:00pm This program is for kids ages 8 & up. They can bring sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, etc… and books to read (or check some out at the library). Snacks will be provided. Wednesday, December 28 – Eagle Tour @ Lake Dardanelle State Park, 9:00am 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 … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: Dec 5-11
This Week: Monday, December 5 – River City Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert @ Trinity United Methodist Church, 7:00pm Enjoy beautiful arrangements of much-loved seasonal classics along with some toe-tapping, sing-along fun surprises. Thursday, December 8 – River City Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert @ Trinity United Methodist Church, 7:00pm Enjoy beautiful arrangements of much-loved seasonal classics along with some toe-tapping, sing-along fun surprises. Friday, December 9 – 7th Ever Nog-off @ The Historic Arkansas Museum 5:00pm-8:00pm Start the season with Historic Arkansas Museum’s 7th Ever Nog-off, a culinary celebration of a favorite holiday drink and friendly competition for the best eggnog in town. Sample the nogs and vote on your favorite. Saturday, December 10 – Holiday Trolley Day @ North Little Rock and Little Rock 8:30am-11:55pm Ride the River Rail Trolley for free today! For info: 501-375-0121. Saturday, December … Read entire article »
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Thankfulness: A New Perspective
It’s the last day of November, the month for celebrating Thankfulness. I try not to take anything for granted ever, but this month I’ve put more effort into thinking about what I am thankful for. Truly, I do live a semi-charmed life. And really, when it all boils down to it, most of us are thankful for the same core concepts: our health, our friends, our family. The big three, I call them. Certainly I have always recited this list when asked what I am thankful for, but the value of these things were generic, cliche, and dare I say it, taken for granted to a point. Or perhaps I can say that while I was thankful, I didn’t have a good understanding of the -true- value of my closest family, … Read entire article »
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Free Fun for Families: Nov 28 – Dec 4
This Week: Wednesday, November 30 – Fall Fairy Festival @ Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library, 6:30pm Think a happy thought, sprinkle some pixie dust, and fly off to Terry Library for this fun event! We will be making lots of fairy crafts and eating fun fairy food. For girls of all ages. Wings and tutus encouraged! Friday, December 2 – Santa Comes Early @ Allsopp Park Promenade, 5:30pm School choirs will sing carols while you enjoy hot cocoa, cider and homemade cookies, courtesy of the Hillcrest Merchants Association. Santa will arrive to light the Hillcrest Christmas Tree at 6 p.m. He and Mrs. Claus will stay to visit with the kiddos and hear their Christmas wishes. For info: 663-7757. Saturday, December 3 – Santa at the Center @ The Clinton Presidential Center, 10:00am-2:00pm Kids are invited to … Read entire article »
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Free Fun for Families: Nov 21-27
Friday – Sunday, November 25 – November 27 – 14th Annual Mountain Rendezvous @ Petit Jean State Park Experience a primitive camp and learn some of the survival skills used by Arkansas pioneers. Watch a variety of demonstrations including muzzleloading rifles, tomahawk throwing, and more! Co-sponsored by the Early Arkansaw Reenactor Association. Contact the park for a schedule: (501) 727-5441, petitjean@arkansas.com Saturday, November 26, West Summit Trail Hike @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park 9:00-11am Are you looking for a fun and educational way to spend the holiday weekend? How about a trip up to the Pinnacle Mountain peak with a park interpreter? Discover some of the common plants growing on Pinnacle Mountain and the history of this important landmark. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes for the hike. Saturday, November 26 – Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony @ … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: Nov 7-13
This Week: Thursday, November 10 – Live @ Laman 7:00pm An evening of musical fun featuring Artistry of the Guitar: Steve Davison, Ken Bonfield, and Micky Rigby. Feel free to bring a blanket and snacks. (The event is outside in nice weather and inside when it’s too cold!) Friday-Saturday, November 11-12 – Robotics Demonstrations @ The Clinton Center 10:00am – 2:00pm In partnership with the Science and Technology Group and FIRST® LEGO® League, the Clinton Center will showcase LEGO® MINDSTORMS Robotics. Arkansas FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) teams will present their robotic designs and demonstrate their problem solving skills, creative thinking and teamwork. The demonstrations are free and open to the public. Demonstrations will be held every hour. Friday, November 11 – Christmas Eve – Visit Santa @ McCain Mall in NLR & Park Plaza Mall in … Read entire article »
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