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STATEWIDE EVENTS PLANNED TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER DURING SEPTEMBER
Little Rock – The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation (APCF) wants you to get ready to call the Hogs, ride a hog, eat a little pork and learn all you can about prostates and pigskins as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September. Free prostate cancer screenings, fund-raisers and awareness events across Arkansas in September help raise awareness and promote timely detection of prostate cancer. Events include Boys & Their Toys – the signature fund-raising event for the APCF, as well as a cross-country motorcycle ride, a local motorcycle ride and rally, golf tournament, free prostate cancer screenings and education events and Peer Network meetings. Governor Mike Beebe proclaimed September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Screenings and Advocacy
The APCF and other health organizations are providing several free prostate cancer screenings in communities statewide. Go to www.arprostatecancer.org and click on the free screenings link for dates and locations.
The APCF Peer Network for prostate cancer survivors and their families meet monthly in Central, Northwest and Northeast Arkansas locations. For meeting times and locations, call 501-748-1249 or visit www.arprostatecancer.org. For one-on-one communication with a Survivor-Mentor, call 800-338-1383 or the APCF office at 501-748-1249.
September 18 – The 2-Wheel Cruisers of Little Rock is sponsoring a motorcycle ride, rally and cook-out on Saturday, September 18starting at Landers Harley-Davidson Little Rock, located at 10210 Interstate 30, and will end up at that same location after the ride. Registration is $20 and starts at 8:30. To register, visit www.2wclr.com or pick up registration form at Landers Harley-Davidson.
September 25 - The Highlands Methodist Men and Arnie’s Army are sponsoring a four-man scramble golf tournament Saturday, September 25 at the Kingsdale Complex in Bella Vista. Registration for four-man team is $240, includes cart, fees and lunch. The event benefits the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation. For info call Lauren Talbot at 501-748-1249.
Throughout the month - Flake-Kelley Management is sponsoring a giant blue ribbon light display on the Bank of America building in downtown Little Rock during September to promote prostate cancer awareness. The display is visible from the north, east and south sides of the building.
PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT:
THE PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTICIPATES IN SCHOOL CHOICE, WHICH ALLOWS STUDENTS TO TRANSFER OUT OF THEIR RESIDENT DISTRICT TO A NON-RESIDENT DISTRICT PERSUANT TO THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACT OF 1989. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL CHOICE, PLEASE CALL PCSSD AT 501-490-2000
Thru November 12, 2010:
The Student Government Association at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is conducting the second annual "Reach 12,000" community service project for the fall 2010 semester.
The goal of this project is to collect at least 12,000 canned goods and other non-perishable items. This number symbolizes the average number of enrolled students at UALR. The goal of this project is not just to carry out another "community service project." The goal is to actually make a difference for Arkansas families in need.
This project has already begun and will conclude on November 12, 2010. All proceeds collected will be donated to the Arkansas Foodbank.
To track the progress and list of items needed, please view the following link: http://ualr.edu/sga/index.php/home/reach12000. For more information, please contact Simone Lewis by phone at (501) 569-3567 or by email at srlewis@ualr.edu.
American Heart Association:
An estimated 935,000 new and recurrent heart attacks occur every year in people age 35 and older. Do you know your health status? It's the first step to help you and your doctor make decisions that positively impact your health and the quality of your healthcare.
- Know your health status. For simple lifestyle changes to be your healthiest, visit
www.heart.org/mylifecheck. - Know your treatment options — visit
www.heart.org/heartprofilers to make informed decisions in partnership with your doctor. - Learn and live. Visit
www.HeartHub.org for information and resources to help you take charge of your heart health.
The American Heart Association sets the standards for emergency cardiac care. We provide practice guidelines that make sure you get the best treatment from the ambulance to emergency evaluation through hospital discharge instructions. We need your support to continue this work. To make a donation online, visit
www.heart.org/donate .
Salvation Army Thrift Store:
The next time you clean out your closet, replace an old couch, or have a
garage sale, consider making a tax-deductible donation of your unwanted
items to The Salvation Army Thrift Store. Call 501-664-1577 to schedule a
pick up. Our thrift stores offer great deals on lightly-used items, and all of
the proceeds benefit community programs right here in Central Arkansas.
You can shop at our Little Rock location at the corner of 65th and Geyer
Springs or in our new location on Kiehl in the Sherwood Plaza Shopping
Center. Call 501-664-1577 for more information.
Artists, Vendors Sought for
2 ND Friday Art Nights, Saturday Art Market
WHO: Village Commons and the Bernice Garden
WHAT: Art in the Park and the Bernice Garden Art Market
WHEN: Art in the Park – 5-8 p.m., Friday, September 10, October 8, November 12 and December 10
The Bernice Garden Art Market – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday until September 25
WHERE: The Bernice Garden at the corner of Daisy Gatson Bates and South Main Street in downtown Little Rock
HOW: Take the Main Street exit off of Interstate 630 and drive south two blocks. The Bernice Garden will be on the left across from EZ Mart.
BACKGROUND:
Village Commons is seeking Arkansas artists, musicians, performers, crafters, food and produce vendors, and community groups to participate in Art in the Park and the Bernice Garden Art Market.
Art in the Park is from 5-8 p.m. the second Friday of each month throughout 2010 (September 10, October 8, November 12 and December 10).
The Bernice Garden Art Market is from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday until September 25.
Visitors to Art in the Park and the Bernice Garden Art Market will enjoy a variety of work all from Arkansas artists in downtown Little Rock’s most beautiful urban garden. This outdoor market is open to the public and features art, crafts, jewelry, pottery and apparel as well as performances by local musicians, actors and folklorists, locally-grown produce and food vendors, and information and donation booths by community groups. A portion of all proceeds from sales benefits Village Commons, a nonprofit in downtown Little Rock that helps people secure healthy and sustainable futures through programs and education.
During Art in the Park, the River Market trolley will shuttle 2 nd Friday Art Night participants to and from the Bernice Garden. Parking also is free and on-site for both events, and restrooms – including one that is handicapped-accessible – is available for visitors.
Those interested in participating can contact Rhonda Reeves, Market Manager, at 501-350-4055 or e-mail
rhonda@canvasjunkie.com .
About Village Commons
Village Commons is a nonprofit grassroots organization raising awareness through education and programs on sustainable living. Based in Little Rock, Village Commons helps people - especially those in underserved communities - secure healthy and sustainable futures, through training for individual people and organizations.
For more information, access http://www.villagecommonslr.com .
About The Bernice Garden
Located at the southeast corner of South Main Street and Daisy Bates Avenue in downtown Little Rock, the Bernice Garden is privately owned by Anita Davis but intended for public use. The garden was created to celebrate the community and will host community events as well as the sculpture exhibit in an effort to foster community interaction and a sense of pride in the neighborhood. For more information about the Bernice Garden, access http://www.thebernicegarden.org/
For LITTLE ROCK:
Come join the healthy fun as BAPTIST HEALTH sponsors free health screenings, as well as a walking program, at Park Plaza Mall.
The Mall Walkers program is designed to promote aerobic walking for good health and to provide a safe, enclosed weather-protected walking route for all to enjoy and its absolutely free.
In addition, the Mall Walkers program offers free health screenings that are administered by BAPTIST HEALTH Community Outreach on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 10 a.m. at Park Plaza Mall. These health checks take place on the Garden level and are open to anyone. Free blood sugar and blood pressure checks are offered every month, but free cholesterol, height, weight and body mass index checks are provided ONLY in March and September.
BAPTIST HEALTH is the state’s most comprehensive healthcare system. With more than 175 points of access, including six hospitals, a rehabilitation institute, family clinics and wellness centers, BAPTIST HEALTH is committed to delivering “All Our Best” in healthcare to the people of Arkansas. For more information about the free health screenings at McCain Mall or the Mall Walkers program, call BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or 1-888-B-A-P-T-I-S-T. Be sure and visit our website at www.baptist-health.com.
For NORTH LITTLE ROCK:
Come join the healthy fun as BAPTIST HEALTH sponsors free health screenings, as well as a walking program, at McCain Mall.
The InStep Mall Walkers program is designed to promote aerobic walking for good health and to provide a safe, enclosed weather-protected walking route for all to enjoy and its absolutely free.
In addition, the InStep Mall Walkers program offers free health screenings that are administered by BAPTIST HEALTH Community Outreach on the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at McCain Mall. These health checks take place on the second level, near the JCPenney store and are open to anyone. Free blood sugar and blood pressure checks are offered every month, but free cholesterol checks are provided ONLY in March and September.
BAPTIST HEALTH is the state’s most comprehensive healthcare system. With more than 175 points of access, including six hospitals, a rehabilitation institute, family clinics and wellness centers, BAPTIST HEALTH is committed to delivering “All Our Best” in healthcare to the people of Arkansas. For more information about the free health screenings at McCain Mall or the InStep Mall Walkers program, call BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or 1-888-B-A-P-T-I-S-T. Be sure and visit our website at www.baptist-health.com.
Welcome an EXCHANGE STUDENT into your home!
Can't afford to take your family on vacation right now! Why not bring another country to you and your family? Host an international student from ICES. Learn another language or to cook something exotic.
Become a host family for a young man or woman from one of 25 different countries. Students are 15-18 years old, fully insured and have their own spending money. Host families provide room and board.
Choose a boy from Brazil or a girl from Sweden. Become one of a very special group of families who are building bridges of peace and understanding around the world by sharing their home for the coming school year.
For more information call Lori @ 501-813-9313 or go our website at www.icesusa.org and take your family around the world without ever leaving home.
Another opportunity to welcome an EXCHANGE STUDENT into your home!
SINCE 1979, EF FOUNDATION FOR FOREIGN STUDY HAS MATCHED OVER 100-THOUSAND EXCHANGE STUDENTS WITH CARING HOST FAMILIES ACROSS THE U-S. TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN BRING THE WORLD INTO YOUR HOME - VISIT EFFOUNDATION DOT ORG OR CALL 1-800-44-SHARE.
A MESSAGE FROM EF FOUNDATION.
ADOPT A MANATEE:
Margarito, Paddy Doyle, Doc, Ariel!
Adopt a real Florida manatee with a known history from Save the Manatee Club and make a difference in the lives of these gentle, endangered marine mammals. An adoption costs $25, is tax-deductible, and includes a color photo, biography, adoption certificate, and a year’s membership in the Club.
Or for $35, get a free Club t-shirt too! Shipping is free. Funds help protect manatees and their habitat. Call 1-800-432-JOIN or visit save the manatee (dot) org.
June 4 - September 15, 2010
"Alice's Wonderland" Exhibit
Museum of Discovery
Scientific twists, mathematical turns, literary puzzles and more await visitors who visit the Museum of Discovery.
Alice's Wonderland is a new, interactive exhibit based on Lewis Carroll's classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. With 2,500 square feet of hands-on experiences to explore, people of all ages become as curious as Alice in a journey that makes the unknown more familiar, maybe even logical, and most certainly fun.
Visitors are reminded of the story in each exhibit area through quotes from the original book and are delighted by encounters with some of the tale's famous characters. The exhibit features areas such as the Riverbank, the Hall of Doors, and The Mad Hatter's Tea Party.
The target audience for Alice's Wonderland is children ages 3 to 10, together with their parents and teachers but the topic and interactive nature of the exhibit provides broad appeal: day cares, scouts, and youth groups, local families looking for fun outing, and out of state visitors seeking a fascinating summer experience.
There is no additional charge to experience the exhibit; entry is included in Museum admission.
For more information, call 501-396-7050 or visit www.amod.com .
June 4 - September 30, 2010
Peabody Park Splash Fountain
8 AM - 10 PM
Riverfront Park
Peabody Park Splash Fountain is now open, offering children and families some splish-splash fun during the warm-weather season.
A host of activities are buzzing in the River Market area this time of year, including a number of ways for families, to eat, shop, play and stay – making it easy for children and parents to make a whole day of experience rather than just a few hours. As part of the official season opening, free park access parking is also now available until 3pm on Saturdays and all day on Sundays. For more information, visit www.rivermarket.info .
June 10 - September 15, 2010
"Alice's Wonderland" Exhibit
Museum of Discovery
Scientific twists, mathematical turns, literary puzzles and more await visitors who visit the Museum of Discovery.
Alice's Wonderland is a new, interactive exhibit based on Lewis Carroll's classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. With 2,500 square feet of hands-on experiences to explore, people of all ages become as curious as Alice in a journey that makes the unknown more familiar, maybe even logical, and most certainly fun.
Visitors are reminded of the story in each exhibit area through quotes from the original book and are delighted by encounters with some of the tale's famous characters. The exhibit features areas such as the Riverbank, the Hall of Doors, and The Mad Hatter's Tea Party.
The target audience for Alice's Wonderland is children ages 3 to 10, together with their parents and teachers but the topic and interactive nature of the exhibit provides broad appeal: day cares, scouts, and youth groups, local families looking for fun outing, and out of state visitors seeking a fascinating summer experience.
There is no additional charge to experience the exhibit; entry is included in Museum admission.
For more information, call 501-396-7050 or visit www.amod.com.
Exhibition: "Raices"
Arkansas Studies Institute, Atrium Gallery
Born and raised in Coahuila, Mexico, the artist known as CH3MEX moved to the States in 1993. He has worked in design, painting, screen printing, mural sculptures and construction. He has traveled all over Mexico, the Eastern US, the Southwest and Southern United States. He is one of the founders of the Hunab ku movement, an artist collective focused on social art, its expression and influence. Through the use of workshops, shows, events, projects, the collective educates its members and audience about the expression and culture of Mexican-American social art.
His work usually focuses on the reaction of both societies Mexican and American. He tends to focus on issues affecting Mexican/Latino communities and their reaction, raids, the wall, immigration, violence, trafficking, etc. He tries to represent the Mexican presence in the United States throughout the art.
Admission is free.
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-6pm.
For more information, visit http://arkansasmexico2010.com/?page_id=223 or www.ch3mex.com/ call 501-320-5717.
September 10 - The APCF will hold its Annual Boys and Their Toys Dinner and Auction on Friday, September 10 at the UALR Jack Stephens Center. The football- themed, casual event gives the Foundation the opportunity to honor prostate cancer survivors, increase awareness of the disease and raise money for programs. Dr. Fitz Hill, president of the Arkansas Baptist College, is the 2010 honoree. Tom and Melissa Courtway of Conway are the event co-chairs. Ken Hatfield, Corliss Williamson and other Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame stars are special guests.
September 10, 2010:
When the Hogs are in Central Arkansas, it's RazorRock . This week's 17 associated events culminate in the RazorRock Rally on Friday, September 10th, at 7:00 pm in the Riverfest Amphitheatre.
The event is free of charge to the public.
The rally will feature the University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Knighten, as well as the Cheerleaders and Pom Squad, coordinated by Jean Nail. Tusk III, the latest live Razorback mascot, will make his Little Rock debut, courtesy of Keith and Julie Stokes.
In addition to traditional favorites, the band will play its new arrangement of Ring of Fire , a signature song of Arkansas’ own Johnny Cash.
10 Horse Johnson , billed as the “Ozarks-born/Hollywood-bred/Little Rock-based country comedy band,” will deliver the first live performance of their new single – 'Woo Pig Fever' (click here to listen) The band’s 25-minute, all-original, all-Arkansas set will transition from pep rally to
The Oxford American Presents A Night of Arkansas Music.
Hosted by actor and filmmaker Joey Lauren Adams, The Oxford American concert will feature
The Salty Dogs , Jim Mize and True Soul Revue .
Running concurrently in Riverfront Park will be the Street Machine Nationals Auto Show.
While some food and beverage vendors will operate in the park, here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions:
Q: Can I bring alcohol to the movie?
A: If you are 21, yes, alcohol is permitted so long as it is not in a glass container and is consumed in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and ordinances. You assume responsibility for your own behavior.
Q: But can I bring my own food?
A: Yes. You are welcome to bring your own food so long as you clean up after yourself when the rally/concert is over.
Q: Do I need to bring a blanket or lawn chairs in order to enjoy the rally/concert?
A: You are welcome to bring either a blanket or a lawn chair and sit on the grass section of the amphitheater. However, there is dedicated seating up front.
For more information, including a complete and regularly updated list of offerings, visit
www.RazorRockRally.com .
RazorRock is presented by the Arkansas River Cities Sports Commission ,
Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau and North Little Rock Visitors Bureau .
Partner sponsors include
Argenta Downtown Council , Arkansas Flag and Banner , Career Sports & Entertainment , and Downtown Little Rock Partnership .
In addition to the
Arkansas River Cities Sports Commission , producing partners include
Argenta Downtown Council , Arkansas Alumni Association (Capital Chapter) , Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame , Arkansas Travelers ,
Downtown Little Rock Partnership , Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce ,
Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau ,
Little Rock Film Festival , Little Rock Touchdown Club ,
North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce , North Little Rock Visitors Bureau ,
The Oxford American , Razorback Foundation , Razorback Navy,
University of Arkansas , and War Memorial Stadium .
For more information, visit
www.RazorRockRally.com .
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Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, Holiday Inn Presidential and The Home Depot of West Little Rock Plan 2 FREE “Cruise-In” events
The FREE “Cruise-In” events are in conjunction with the Fall Street Machine National event taking place in Little Rock this weekend.
What : Car enthusiast and Street Machine National Participants can “Cruise-In”, park and display their classic car, hot-rod or street machine. There will be door prizes, games, music and more.
When : Friday, September 10, 2010 at 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Holiday Inn Presidential Center - host hotel for Street Machine Nationals
600 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72202
When : Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Home Depot-West Little Rock
12610 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211
Who: Car enthusiast and Street Machine National Participants
Fall Street Machine Nationals is a national gathering of over 1,000 beautiful, high-performance street machines, hot rods, and street trucks on display. The event is taking place September 10-12, 2010 at the River Market Pavilions and Riverfront Park and is FREE and open to the public.
Event features include: Lucas Oil Dyno Challenge, Mickey Thompson Tires Burnout Competition, Pro-judged Show-N-Shine competition with over 40 awards, a Performance Marketplace, Miss Street Machine Nationals contest, a Family Fun Zone and Live Music.
The Fall Street Machine Nationals will be open on Friday, September 10 from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday, September 11 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday, September 12 from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
September 11, 2010:
2nd ANNUAL FOOTSTEP FOR LIFE: A FAMILY
WALK FOR LITERACY-SEPTEMBER 11
Contact: Jamie Washington, 501 247-3150, jwashington@pclearningcenter.org
Saturday, September 11, 2010 the Pulaski County Learning Center Inc. will be hosting its 2nd annual Footstep for Life: A Family Walk for Literacy on the North Little Rock side of the Big Dam Bridge located at 4000 Cooks Landing Rd.
Footsteps for Life is a family oriented event designed to help raise awareness of illiteracy in Pulaski County. The funds raised will be used throughout the next 12 months for a range of literacy and after-school programming.
The cost of participating in this event is $25 adult pre race registration, $30 race day; $15 youth (12-17) pre race registration, $20 race day; children under 12 FREE, $45 family pre race registration, $50 race day. Family registration includes mother and/or father and dependent children living in the same household under 12 years of age.
Onsite registration will be from 5:15-6:15 followed by the commemoration of September 11. The walk will begin at 7:00 p.m. There will be pre and post event activities.
The Pulaski County Learning Center Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides free basic reading, writing, and math skills to adults and children in Pulaski County.
Sept. 11, 2010:
Saturday, September 11, 2010 the Pulaski County Learning Center Inc. will be hosting its 2nd annual Footstep for Life: A Family Walk for Literacy on the North Little Rock side of the Big Dam Bridge located at 4000 Cooks Landing Rd.
Footsteps for Life is a family oriented event designed to help raise awareness of illiteracy in Pulaski County. The funds raised will be used throughout the next 12 months for a range of literacy and after-school programming.
The cost of participating in this event is $25 adult pre race registration, $30 race day; $15 youth (12-17) pre race registration, $20 race day; children under 12 FREE, $45 family pre race registration, $50 race day. Family registration includes mother and/or father and dependent children living in the same household under 12 years of age.
Onsite registration will be from 5:15-6:15 followed by the commemoration of September 11. The walk will begin at 7:00 p.m. There will be pre and post event activities.
The Pulaski County Learning Center Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides free basic reading, writing, and math skills to adults and children in Pulaski County.
Sept. 16, 2010:
Arkansas Health Care Access Foundation cordially invites you and a guest to our
3rd Annual Harvest of Hope Live & Silent Auction
Where: Little Rock Club
400 W. Capital, 30th Floor, Regions Bank Bldg
When: Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Silent Auction & Reception
7:30 p.m. - Live Auction
Featuring Special Guests Miss Arkansas 2010 & Mrs. Arkansas America 2010 Michelle Flake
Cost: $75 per person
Attire: Business/Casual
To purchase tickets or make a tax-deductible donation, visit us at www.harvestofhope2010.com
The funds will help provide lab work, x-rays, & other services for our
clients that are not currently donated services.
September 18, 2010:
HEALTHY LIVING BLOCK PARTY
Day of Free Service. This goes beyond any average health fair, where participants simply hand out pamphlets and information. This health fair will educate participants, provide valuable information through literature, and provide several free screenings to the community.
Free Screenings in the area of:
Pediatric Dentistry
Mammograms
Prostate Exams
H.I.V./ S.T.D. testing
Nutritional Guidance
Cholesterol Testing
School Physicals
THERE WILL BE:
Food, Fun, AND Drinks
The event will take place: September 18.2010 from 10am-2pm on the 14th hundred block of Main St. in Little Rock, AR.
Sept. 16-18, 2010:
2010 Mistletoe Merchants of Little Rock
DATES: September 16-18, 2010
TIMES: Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PLACE: The Statehouse Convention Center
Markham and Broadway
Little Rock, AR 72201
Cost: Adults: $8
3-day pass: $12
Martinis and Mistletoe: $5 after 5 on Friday
Children 12 and under FREE
EVENT DEscriptION:
Where Holiday Shopping Begins! Kick off the holiday shopping season early with Mistletoe Merchants, the one-stop-shop for the most unique and creative gifts for everyone on your list. Get your holiday shopping on track with the help of more than 125 merchants from across the south that will showcase handmade jewelry, hot fashions, personalized gifts, gourmet foods, home décor and trendy accessories - something for everyone on your list. Attend Martinis and Mistletoe, Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a special "girls' night out". Register to win the more than $2,500 in door prizes given away hourly. Or make your bid on more than 100 silent auction items to benefit a local charity. For a full listing of shops, special events, coupons, and give-a-ways visit our website. We'll see you at Mistletoe!
For more information, please contact Kristi Rowan, MidSouth Media Group, 662.890.3359 or kristi@midsouthmediagroup.com
www.mistletoemerchants.com
Sept. 17, 2010:
The Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock (BHMC-NLR) Auxiliary will host its 16th annual Team Scramble Golf Tournament on Friday, September 17, at the Maumelle Country Club Golf Course at Maumelle. This year’s tournament will feature mixed play with tee times at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration fees are $260 per four-person teams or $65 per person. The deadline to register is September 10.
There will be two hole-in-one prizes. One is a trip to Hawaii and another is $500 cash. These hole-in-one prizes will be awarded only to the first hole-in-one on each of the designated par 3 holes. Other prizes will be given for the longest drive and closest to the hole.
Those interested can download a flyer and registration form through the Baptist Health web site at www.baptist-health.com . Simply click on the Locations button, then the North Little Rock link.
All money raised from the tournament goes to fund equipment purchases and special projects for BHMC-NLR. Over the past 15 years, the auxiliary’s golf tournament has raised more than $225,000, which has been used for purchasing items such as dialysis machines, patient lift systems, and other specialized equipment. For more information about the golf tournament, contact Linda Scott at 202-3050 or linda.scott@baptist-health.org.
Baptist Health is the state’s most comprehensive health care system. With more than 175 points of access, including six hospitals and one rehabilitation institute, Baptist Health is committed to delivering “All Our Best†in health care to the people of Arkansas. For more information about Baptist Health services and/or BHMC-NLR, call Baptist Health HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or 1-888-B-A-P-T-I-S-T or visit our Web site at www.baptist-health.com .
Sept. 17, 2010:
The 12th Annual Kaleidoscope Kids Auction, with emcee Anne Jansen, will take place at 6:30 p.m., Sept 17, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. All proceeds will benefit Kaleidoscope Grief Center, a program within the Methodist Family Health Continuum of Care, as well as Methodist Counseling Clinics statewide. The event will include complimentary cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, music, a wine pull, and more than 200 live and silent auction items. Cost is $75 for individuals, $125 per couple. For more information, call (501) 661-0720 ext. 7304, email acoldiron@methodistfamily.org, or visit www.methodistfamily.org.
September 18, 2010:
Quapaw House, Inc. is hosting the 4th Annual Recovery Walk and Rally. This celebration is to honor those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction as well as their families. We will have a Kid Zone complete with Bouncy Houses and other kid friendly activities. We will also have several live entertainment acts and a 5k Walk sponsored by Entergy. The event will be September 18 from 10am-2pm at the Hot Springs Municipal Airport.
Sept. 21, 2010:
The Saline County Library will host children’s author and illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Boswell Library in Bryant. The event is open to all ages and there is no cost to attend. Registration is recommended and registrants must arrive 15 minutes prior to the event to secure their seat. Krosoczka is the author of many books, including such titles as “Max for President” and “Punk Farm.”
For more information regarding this event or to register to attend, call 778-4766. For general library information, call 778-4766 or 847-2166, or visit www.saline.lib.ar.us.
September 23, 2010
The17th Annual North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Taste of the Town will be held on Thursday, September 23rd from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock. The event will be presented by Pulaski Technical College.
Taste of the Town gives the business community an opportunity to sample the “Tastes” that our region has to offer. Taste of the Town has become one of the area’s leading business networking events with over 1,200 attendees and more than 30 local restaurants, caterers and drink distributors participating.
Tickets are $15 in advance and can be picked up at the Chamber office or purchased at the door for $20. For more information, contact the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce at (501) 372-5959. Additional information can also be found at
www.nlrtasteofthetown.com .
September 27, 2010:
National Recovery Month Celebrated in September
"Join the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever”
In celebration of this national event, Better Community Development, Inc., City of Little Rock, Mid Ark Substance Abuse Services Center and Faces and Voices of Recovery will sponsor the 6th Annual Recovery Jam. Recovery Jam is a community awareness event held to increase the public’s knowledge about substance abuse, mental disorders treatment and recovery.
Join us
Monday, September 27, 2010
4 to 8 p.m.
Little Rock River Market Pavilion
400 President Clinton Drive
Little Rock, AR
Entertainment, Food and Fun!!!!
Featured Artists: “Integrity,”
and other guests and local talent
Contact Colette Young @ 501 663 4774 for more details.
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative. This one-day collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies air to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s homes. This national take-back initiative will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. The Sherriff’s Office will have collection sites set up at six locations around Pulaski County. The Sheriff’s Office collections sites are being sponsored by USA Drug. The public can find a drop off site via two different websites or by calling the DEA at 1-866-279-0937. The first website is specifically for the state of Arkansas: www.artakeback.org. The second website is www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/takeback.
