Families

Adoption Information Meeting

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:58am

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK.—Dillon International, Inc., will present a FREE informational meeting on international adoption from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Dillon International office, 4702 W. Commercial Dr., Suite B-1, in North Little Rock.

A Dillon representative will give an overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India , Hong Kong and Ghana. Adoption programs in Russia, Ethiopia and Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner International, will also be discussed. For information or a reservation to attend the meeting, please call 501-791-9300 or email DillonAR@dillonadopt.com.

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Mother's Day Craft-a-Palooza

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 12:37pm

Saturday, May 5

2 pm

Hey Dads! Bring the kids ands spend some quality time together making cards and gifts for Mother's Day! Paint, cut, glitter and draw your way to an original creation Mom will love. For kids of all ages!

Amy Sanders Library; 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood, Ark. 72120; (501) 835-7756

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Kite Picnic @ Your Library

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 9:18am

Saturday, April 21 (weather permitting)

2 pm - 4 pm

Let's go fly a kite! Bring a picnic for the family and any kites, bubbles, Frisbees or any other wind-related toys and join the fun. The library will have materials to make simple kites and other small activities for an afternoon of outdoor entertainment!

Alternate Rain Date: April 28.

Amy Sanders Library; 31 Shelby Drive, Sherwood, Ark. 72120. (501) 835-7756

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U.S. Pizza fundraiser for Our House Thursday night

Submitted by Monika Rued, Online Content Manager

Monday, March 26th, 2012, 2:56pm

U.S. Pizza fundraiser for Our House Thursday night

U.S. Pizza Co. is donating 10% of all their food sales to Our House Thursday, March 29 (dinner only).

"Our House provides the working homeless – individuals and families – with shelter, housing, job training, education, free childcare and summer youth programs, in order to equip them with the skills to be successful in the workforce, the community and their own families."

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Explore Arkansas with Chuck Dovish

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 11:19am

One winning family to be chosen for excursion; entries accepted at www.aetn.org/engage

CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — Fans of the Arkansas Educational Television Network’s (AETN) “Exploring Arkansas,” with host Chuck Dovish, now have the opportunity to win a family outing with Dovish that will be filmed for possible future use in the series.

A winning family (up to six family members) will be chosen at random to spend a day with Dovish as he tapes a family-friendly episode of “Exploring Arkansas.” Dovish will aim to introduce the family to some of his favorite places and activities suitable for all ages, in turn allowing them to explore Arkansas with him.

Contest winners will be treated to a hike or similar activity at a location of Dovish’s choosing on a weekend. The outing will be filmed by an AETN production crew and segments may be used for an upcoming episode of “Exploring Arkansas.”

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Chili Dogs in the Ridge

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 9th, 2012, 1:31pm

The "1st Annual Chili Dogs In The Ridge" Fest will be held at Treasure Land Antique Mall 14200 Hwy. 107, Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, on March 17. From 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., there will be Vendors, Rescue Groups, and host of others there.

A Chili Cookoff is part of the Fest, and entry forms can be gotten from Treasure Land Antique Mall, at the above address. Each entry is $10 and the proceeds go to the local chapter of the Lions Club.

Booth spaces are still available and FREE ! Please contact Melissa at 901/371-7191 for further information.

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