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APRIL 2011 savvy kids | 1www.savvykidsofarkansas.com APRIL 2011
Family GardeningEnergy Saving Tips
Summer Camps &Activities
Guide
Puppies and Hamsters and Goldfish, oh my!WhAT you nEEd To knoW bEForE GETTinG your kidS A pET.
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We are so excited about this issue! It’s our annual Summer Camps and Activities Guide. School will be out before we know it so now is the time to be making summer plans. From rugged outdoor camps to princess camps you are sure to find something your child will enjoy this summer!
We also have a feature on pets. As a parent it’s sometimes hard to know when our kids are ready for pet ownership. Starting on page 16 you can read about the benefits of pet ownership, decide which type of pet is right for you, what to do if your pet is lost, and browse through some amazing pet products.
During April we celebrate Earth Day. Our “Green Thumbs” story starts on page 10 and shows you how to grow a few yummy fruits and veggies in your family garden, and also features kid-friendly ways to prepare them. (I’ve tried all the recipes, and trust me, they’re delicious!). You can also learn some “green” tips from the local experts, Danelle and Riley Hoffer. The mother-daughter duo has traveled the world encouraging families (especially kids) to recycle, reduce, and reuse. On page 14 you can read some of their savviest tips!
As always, be sure to sign up for the Savvy Kids Club by visiting our website: savvykidsofarkansas.com. Club members receive e-newsletters filled with upcoming events, the latest Savvy news, and, of course, the discounts and promotions from tons of central Arkansas retailers!
While you’re on our site, be sure to submit your kids’ upcoming events. Whether there is a birthday party in the near future, a team gathering, or school fundraiser, we want to hear about it! Fill out the event form on our website and your kid’s event could be featured in the next issue of Savvy Kids!
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CONTENTSSavvy Family 6Little Hero, Big Heart 8Green Thumbs 10Pet Guide 16Summer Camps and Activities 24Did You Know? 32Calendar of Events 36Savvy Project 66
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By Emily Griffin
thumbsgreen
The hobby of gardening has been treasured
by many. This year, as you begin making plans
for your family garden, take your kids along.
Every kid loves spending time outside in the warm sunshine. Give them the opportunity to dig in the dirt and squirt water hoses and let the laughter ensue! It’s also no secret most kids would rather scrub the toilets than eat a vegetable. But gardening may be the key to turning this attitude around. Encouraging kids to take on the responsibility of growing the family garden (with mom and dad’s supervision, of course) could result in healthy family meals in the future. Savvy Kids teamed up with the experts at Good Earth Garden Center in Little Rock to bring you some growing tips on fruits and vegetables in our area.
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DaD: Kal Makan, Commercial Developer MoM: Kate Makan, Center Director for Kumon Math & Reading of North Little Rock and “Momma” – according to my southern children. ChilDren: Ayden and Rheeya , age 3 (twins)
Parenting Style: Family first and spending quality time with our children. Our biggest investment is our children. They grow up fast and the time you have with them only comes once. You can’t let “life” get in the way of your children. You know how it goes, ‘Just a minute, let me send this email out,’ and then 10 minutes later, you’re still at the computer. You simply have to walk away and be there with your child. I much rather enjoy spending time blowing bubbles outside on a pretty day sharing laughter and memories with my children than focusing on other things. The laundry can wait until they go to bed! I have learned that only you know what’s best for your child and to be strong in your beliefs and values. Kal and I are a team and we are on the same page when it comes to discipline and expectations in our children. Together, we share the same responsibilities in raising our children. I love our parenting partnership!
life leSSon learneD froM ParenthooD: Be patient, listen, praise and loosen up! Instead of preaching to your children on how to live, live a good life and let them watch you.
KeePing it organizeD: Prioritize and manage your time. I feel like I’m always working a day ahead. I think I have a checklist for my checklist.
aDviCe for other buSy ParentS to “KeeP it all together”: Be the best that you can be. Do not focus your energy on getting the June Cleaver Mother-of-the-Year award. Only manage what you can. Focus on qual-ity time with your family and keep it simple. favoriteS:Book; Kal – Good to Great; Kate – The Kite RunnerMusic: a little bit of everything. The kids will dance to anything!Place to shop for you: Kal – Best Buy; Kate – Whole FoodsPlace to shop for kids: Learning ExpressFamily Activity: We like to go to the River Market on Saturdays mornings when it’s warm outside. Restaurant: Vesuvio Bistro Guilty Pleasure: Kal - Chili’s Chocolate Molten Cake; Kate – Copeland’s cheese-cakePlace to go for date night: Yeah Right! We have movie nights at home when the kids are in bed, otherwise we like to hang out with friends when we have a sitter.Vacation Destination: Our family trip this year is a Royal Caribbean cruise.Won’t leave home without: Kate – iPhone; Kal – gym clothes.
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It’s hard to turn on the television these days and not see news coverage on the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Japan. The scenes have touched the hearts of many, prompting efforts to help the residents. Twelve-year-old Lauren McLemore and 9-year-old Annabel Phelps are among those looking to help.
“There are kids living in the streets with no food or water,” Annabel explained. “We wanted to do something to help them,” Lauren added.
“So we got online and started looking for organizations that we could join or help,” Lauren said. “In the process, we were looking through pictures of the children. Most of them had lost everything. So we put ourselves in their shoes, and we thought, ‘well, if I was in an earthquake and had nothing I would want reassurance, hope, and comfort.’ What better way to give comfort than with a Teddy bear?”
Lauren started a website (bearsforjapan.webs.com) and she and Annabel began collecting Teddy bears to send to the kids in Japan. They set up donation sites at their school, Arkansas Baptist School, and at their church.
As of press time, the girls had been seeking donations for only two weeks, and had already collected over 100 bears. Businesses, including Learning Express Toys, and June’s Hallmark, have donated to their cause as well.
The girls have been active in many volunteer projects over the years, and they said they plan to continue to help others in any way they can.
Lauren is an active member of the Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club and loves getting out on the ice whenever she can. Annabel will be starting tennis soon and is a budding artist who hopes to become a clothing designer when she grows up.
If you would like to donate a bear, visit the website at bearsforjapan.webs.com to learn how.
little hero BIg HEArT
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Two young ladies sending comfort to Japan. By Emily Griffin
Annabel (left) and Lauren
have collected more than
100 Teddy bears to send
to kids in Japan.
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Big Heart
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By Emily Griffin
thumbsgreen
The hobby of gardening has been treasured
by many. This year, as you begin making plans
for your family garden, take your kids along.
Every kid loves spending time outside in the warm sunshine. Give them the opportunity to dig in the dirt and squirt water hoses and let the laughter ensue! It’s also no secret most kids would rather scrub the toilets than eat a vegetable. But gardening may be the key to turning this attitude around. Encouraging kids to take on the responsibility of growing the family garden (with mom and dad’s supervision, of course) could result in healthy family meals in the future. Savvy Kids teamed up with the experts at Good Earth Garden Center in Little Rock to bring you some growing tips on fruits and vegetables in our area.
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blackberriesA favorite summer fruit, blackberries have a tart, sweet flavor. If your kids don’t already love blackberries, they will! Blackberries can be eaten right off the vine, but watch out for the thorns! As delicious as they are, blackberries are also nutritious, low in calories and loaded with fiber, vitamin C and potassium.
Blackberries are a native crop to many areas of the United States, including Arkansas. Unlike many fruit crops, blackberries can be grown with little to no pesticide use in the home garden.
Plant your blackberries into a grass and weed-free strip that is a minimum of 24 inches wide. Plant the plants 3-4 inches deep and 24 inches apart in the row. Pack dirt around the bare roots and water each plant to insure good soil contact. The soil can not be allowed to dry out until the plants have developed a root system—blackberries need adequate water. However, good drainage is required. They should not be grown in sites where water stands for long periods.
blackberry smoothie1/2 cup blackberries1/2 cup yogurt 1/2 cup ice cubes 1/2 a banana 1 tbsp of sugarCombine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Tip: throw in a handful of fresh spinach for an extra nutritional boost! The strong flavors of the blackberries, yogurt and banana will mask the taste of the spinach...your kids will never know!
tomatoesKids love tomatoes, they just might not know it! Tomato sauces can be found in many kid food favorites like pizza, ravioli, and spaghetti.
Tomatoes are easy to grow. A few plants provide an adequate harvest for most families. The tomato plant is a tender, warm-season perennial that is handled like an annual in summer and fall gardens. Today 95 percent of all American gardeners grow tomatoes; they are the most popular garden vegetable in Arkansas.
Tomatoes do well here and can be planted in pots to begin with, bumping them up to bigger and bigger pots while they are young. However, tomato plants of any size can go directly in the ground once the danger of frost has ended, or earlier if you have a way to cover the row. Plant spacing and other planting details can vary depending on the variety. Read the instructions on the seed/plant package before you start.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, four out of five people prefer tomatoes to any other homegrown food. Tomatoes rank number one in terms of their contribution of nutrients to the American diet, simply because we eat a lot of them. Tomatoes are a rich source of several nutrients. They are high in vitamins C, A and B, as well as magnesium, calcium and fiber. In recent years lycopene, found in abundance in tomatoes, has made headlines for its disease fighting abilities.
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watermelon Nothing says summer quite like the refreshing taste of a watermelon! The fruit of the watermelon is one of the largest vegetables we eat, commonly weighing 18 to 25 pounds. In fact the world’s record melon tipped the scales at 262 pounds! If that fact isn’t cool enough to intrigue your children, teach them how to spit watermelon seeds!
For years nutritionists have touted the health benefits watermelon provides. It’s practically a multi-vitamin unto itself, containing excellent levels of vitamins A, B6 and C. Watermelons are also a good source of lycopene and potassium.
Watermelons can be grown in all parts of Arkansas. Melons are usually planted in the field around April 15 to May 1 in south Arkansas and between May 10 and 15 in north Arkansas. Plant after the soil is warm (62 degrees F or greater) and when all danger of frost is past.
Watermelon vines require a lot of space. Plant seed 1” deep in hills spaced 6 feet apart. Allow 7 to 10 feet between rows. After the seedlings are established, thin them to the best three plants per hill. For earliness, start the seed inside about three weeks before they are to be set out in the garden. Plant two or more seeds in 3-inch deep pots or peat pots, and then thin them to the best two plants. Do not start too early; large watermelon plants transplant poorly.
Watermelons should be kept free from weeds by shallow hoeing and cultivating. The plants are deep rooted, and watering is rarely necessary unless the weather turns dry for a prolonged period early in the growing season.
watermelon dippers8 ounces sour cream4 tbsp sugar1 tsp vanilla extractWatermelon cut into sticks or small wedges
Blend together the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla in a small serving bowl. Use as a dip for the watermelon. Tip: Cube the watermelon and add a variety of berries. Combine them on a small skewer for fruit kabobs and enjoy with the dip.
Recipe and photo provided by the National Watermelon Promotion Board (watermelon.org).
tomato bruschettaAbout five ripe tomatoes, chopped2 cloves of garlic, sliced in half1/4 extra virgin olive oil6-8 fresh basil leaves, choppedSalt and black pepper to taste1 baguette French bread
Preheat your broiler. Cut the baguette into slices about a 1/2 inch thick. Place the slices on a cookie sheet and place under broiler until lightly toasted. Remove, and while still warm, rub the garlic cloves over the bread slices. Top with chopped tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
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Celebrate this earth Day, April 22nd, by choosing a simple act that your entire family can get involved in. Start a family campaign to recycle your plastic bottles and cans. That small sustainable act will have a dramatic impact on our environment. It’s also a great first step in teaching kids about the importance of recycling and doing their part to become environmentally responsible citizens.
Plastic: Clear or green bottles; translucent milk jugs (no yellow ones), any plastic item with neck smaller than its base.
Paper: Newspaper and inserts, flattened corrugated cardboard boxes (the cardboard with ridges between layers), brown paper grocery bags, junk mail and magazines (including all those catalogs you get that take up tons of landfill space).
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puppies and hamsters and goldfish,
The bond between a kid and his pet is a very special one. We all remember our first pet. Whether it was Bubbles, a goldfish, or a furry friend named Fido, our pets were not only our playmates but they taught us a great deal about loving and caring for others. As a parent it can be hard to take that first initial step toward pet ownership. At some point the Zhu Zhu pets just won’t cut it, and our little ones begin asking for the real thing. How do you know your child is ready for pet ownership? How do you know what type of pet to get your child?
Pets teach Kids to be ResPonsible
Your mother was right--pets are a big responsibility. Your kids won’t want to hear this (you probably didn’t want to hear it either as a kid). But don’t ignore your child’s request for a pet just because you don’t think they are capable of handling the responsibility. Be open to the fact that they will need the opportunity to have a responsibility in order to learn to become a responsible person. Start off small. Fish are a terrific first pet because children can play a large role in caring for them. Even preschoolers can handle caring for a fish. Starting the pet experience off with a small, low maintenance pet like a fish will help your child gain a sense of confidence in their abilities to care for an animal. However, other pets that require more attention, like a cat or dog, can present an ideal opportunity for parents and children to bond while caring for the pet together.
Before you run out to the pet store, sit down together as a family and search for ways to care for the desired pet. For example, if your child is eager to get a dog, read about the different breeds and their behaviors. Talk about what you have to do to care for a dog and ask your child if they think they
can handle the necessary tasks like feeding, walking, and playing with their pet. Understanding every thing required to care for a pet could make or break your child’s desire to become a pet owner. Visit the zoo and watch as the zookeepers care for the different animals. Being able to watch someone else take care of an animal will help your child understand the necessity of the tasks.
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Animals, like people, have personalities all their own. As your child interacts with their pet, just as they would another child, they will learn quickly what is and isn’t acceptable. Guinea Pigs will squeal when they are squeezed too hard, dogs will bark louder and louder until they get attention, cats will hiss if you pull their tails, etc. Remember, parents serve as role models for their children. Kids learn responsible pet ownership by observing their parents’ behavior.
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Helping your child develop good, strong relationships with their pets will benefit them the rest of their lives. Positive relationships with pets can aid in development of trusting relationships with others. A good relationship with a pet can also help in developing non-verbal communication, compassion, and empathy.
For your children, pets can be a listening ear, and the keeper of all secrets and private thoughts. They teach children life lessons like reproduction, birth, illness, accidents, death and bereavement, and their unconditional love, loyalty and affection will be treasured forever.
Choosing the right pet for your family can be a tough decision. Each type of pet is different in terms of care, feeding, behavior, cost, housing, and demands on your time. Below is a chart to help you determine what type of pet would best fit your family’s lifestyle. If you know what you’re getting into you’ll be more likely to have a good relationship with your pet.
Type of peT: BirdsTime RequiRe To CaRe foR: Requires time to stretch their wings outside
of the cageLife expeCTanCy: 50+ (Depending on Breed)DiffiCuLTy LeveL: Hard*CosT To CaRe foR: $$
Type of peT: IguanaTime RequiRe To CaRe foR: No entertaining requiredLife expeCTanCy: 15-20DiffiCuLTy LeveL: ModerateCosT To CaRe foR: $$
Type of peT: RabbitsTime RequiRe To CaRe foR: Lots of holdingLife expeCTanCy: 7-10DiffiCuLTy LeveL: ModerateCosT To CaRe foR: $$
Type of peT: SnakesTime RequiRe To CaRe foR: Should not be handled more than a few times
a week, especially after feedingLife expeCTanCy: 10-40 DiffiCuLTy LeveL: ModerateCosT To CaRe foR: $
Type of peT: TurtlesTime RequiRe To CaRe foR: Generally don’t enjoy being handledLife expeCTanCy: Several DecadesDiffiCuLTy LeveL: ModerateCosT To CaRe foR: $$
Type of peT: HamstersTime RequiRe To CaRe foR: Very docile, but don’t let them run loose in
the house!Life expeCTanCy: 2-3 DiffiCuLTy LeveL: ModerateCosT To CaRe foR: $
Type of peT: FishTime RequiRe To CaRe foR: Requires very little attentionLife expeCTanCy: 4-8DiffiCuLTy LeveL: EasyCosT To CaRe foR: $
Type of peT: FerretsTime RequiRe To CaRe foR: Keep constant watch on
these mischievous petsLife expeCTanCy: 8-10DiffiCuLTy LeveL: HardCosT To CaRe foR: $$$
Type of peT: Dogs Time RequiRe To CaRe foR: Lots of active playtimeLife expeCTanCy: 10+DiffiCuLTy LeveL: ModerateCosT To CaRe foR: $$
Type of peT: CatsTime RequiRe To CaRe foR: Some playtime/cuddlingLife expeCTanCy: 15+DiffiCuLTy LeveL: ModerateCosT To CaRe foR: $$$
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Summer camp is more than just learning to shoot an arrow or paddle a canoe. It's an opportunity for kids to learn responsibilities and how to become independent, away from mom and dad. Choosing a summer camp program for your child involves some important research. Because the camp experience will have a significant impact on your child's life, it's important for parents to learn to choose a camp wisely. On the following pages you will find listings and information for tons of great summer camps across central Arkansas, from arts-intensive and athletic programs to preschool havens and teen adventures--Savvy Kids approved!
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Summer ArtS BlASt CAmpWildwood Park for the Arts20919 Denny Rd., Little Rock501-821-7275wildwoodpark.orgDescription: Enrich your child’s summer schedule with an exciting learning adventure led by creative licensed teachers. Through arts experiences, each participant will have the opportunity to grow academically and socially while expressing themselves in fun and creative ways. Students will experi-ence literary, culinary, visual, musi-cal, theater, and horticultural arts in the beautiful setting of Wildwood Park! Date: July 18-25, 9 a.m.-noonAge: Students Entering 1st-5th GradesCost: TBA miD-AmeriCA SCienCe muSeum’S Summer CAmpS500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs501-767-3461midamericamuseum.orgDescription: These stand-alone camps feature a different theme each week and a different topic ev-ery day. Scholarships are available. Date/time: June 21-24, 27-30; July 11-14, 18-21Age: 6-11 yearsCost: $25 per day (plus tax) for members or $30 per day (plus tax) for non-members 7th AnnuAl t tAuri Film FeSti-vAl AnD movie CAmpUniversity of Arkansas Community College, Landers Theater Building, Batesville870-251-1189ttauri.orgDescription: “T Tauri” combines a youth film festival, showcasing videos from all over the country by
filmmakers age 18 and under, and a variety of youth film-making work-shops known collectively as Movie Camp. Movie Camp workshops range from 2-4 days in length.Date/time: July 18-30Age: Students entering 3rd-12th GradesCost: $40-200; Festival Screenings are free-$5 4-h CloverBuD CAmpC.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center,
Little Rock501-821-6884; [email protected]: This 2-day camp is in-tended to introduce young 4-H’ers to the camp experience. Each cloverbud should be accompanied by an adult (21 or older) who has completed the 4-H volunteer process and who is related to or holds legal guardianship over the camper. Activities will include swim-ming, canoeing, arts and crafts, basketball, campfire program and much more!Date/time: July 8-9 Age: Under 9 yearsCost: $95 per person, scholarships are available 4-h Junior CAmpC.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, Little Rock501-821-6884, [email protected]: This 7-day camp will be based around the theme of 150 Years of Camping. If you think of an activity when you think of camp, we’re probably doing it during this camp. Activities will include campfires, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, rocketry, GPS, and so much more.
Date/time: June 26-July 2 Age: Students entering 4th-7th gradesCost: $300 per person, scholarships are available 4-h 3-DAy Junior CAmpC.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, Little Rock501-821-6884; [email protected]: This 3-day camp will be based around the theme of Invention and Innovation! Have you ever wanted to invent some-thing? Now’s your chance! We’ll be creating our own “mouse trap”, coming up with our own Iron Chef recipes, designing a vehicle and so much more! Other activities include canoeing, fishing, arts & crafts, basketball, campfire program, meet 4-H’ers from other counties, and gain an appreciation for summer camp.Date/time: Session I: July 5-7; Ses-sion II: July 11-13Age: Students entering 4th-7th gradesCost: $140 per person, scholarships available
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Little Rock 501-671-2346; [email protected]: The purpose of the camp is to familiarize the campers with natural resources and environ-mental concepts so that they will be better- informed citizens of to-morrow. Also, the camp enhances project work related to forestry, fisheries, wildlife, water, general ecology, and natural resource conservation.Date/Time: June 20-23Age: 10-13 year oldsCost: $165 per person, scholarships available 4-H ArkAnsAs OuTDOOr sCHOOl C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, Little [email protected]: The Arkansas Outdoor School summer day camps provide an exciting chance for campers to get outside, have fun and discover the world around them. No matter which Core Program you choose, campers will enjoy activities such as canoeing, archery, swimming, rock climbing, hiking and arts and crafts. Core programs include: Art in the Outdoors, Mystery Camp, Camp Discovery, Sports of All Sorts, Camp Construct, Outdoor Skills, and Sci-ence Enrichment Education for Kids (SEEK). Transportation is available. Date/Time: Camps run June 13-July 29, visit website for more detailsAge: TBACost: $145-235
CAmp miTCHell501-727-545110 Camp Mitchell Rd., Morriltoncampmitchell.orgDescription: Camp Mitchell is a ministry of the Episcopal Church in Arkansas. Camp activities include
hiking and nature trails, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, ball field, sand volleyball court and fishing pond.Date/Time: June 5-Aug. 14, see website for detailsAge: Students entering 1st-12th gradeCost: $375 per person, scholarships are available CAmp subiACO479-934-1001405 N. Subiaco Ave., Subiacocampsubiaco.orgDescription: Camp Subiaco is a camp for boys located in the foot-hills of the Ouachita Mountains. Campers will enjoy tons of activities including swimming, hiking, riflery, fishing, canoeing, Lake Dardanelle, and more!Date/Time: June 19-25, June 26-July 2Age: 9-13 yearsCost: $425 per person, family discounts are available FernCliFF CAmp501-821-30631720 Ferncliff Rd., Little Rockferncliff.orgDescription: Campers will enjoy ac-tivities such as swimming, archery, canoeing, mountain biking, Bible study, geocaching, crafts, fishing, music, drama and more! Date/Time: Various camps available May 27-July 29Age: Students entering 1st-12th gradeCost: $80-340
liTTle rOCk ZOO501-666-24061 Zoo Drive, Little Rocklittlerockzoo.comDescription: Zoofari Classes, half-day, hands-on learning programs for kids.
Date/Time: TBAAge: Pre-K-6th gradeCost: TBA ArkAnsAs WOW YOuTH CAmp501-745-2909; [email protected] Barrens Comm. Rd., Clintonwoodmen.orgDescription: Camp activities include swimming, archery, arts and crafts, golf, kickball, basketball, and paint ball for kids. The camp is located on the lower South Fork Little Red River, and includes a climbing wall, large dining hall, fishing pond, swimming pool, miniature golf, rifle and archery range, RV hook-ups and eleven cabins.Date/Time: Four sessions will be held June 9-July 11Age: Students entering 1st-5th gradeCost: $30-$40 ArkAnsAs GOlF CenTer JuniOr GOlF CAmp501-327-01711201 Trey Lane, Conwayarkansasgolfcenter.comDescription: Junior Golf Camp is a great way to get introduced to the game of golf or help further develop golf skills. Learn the fundamentals of the game from seasoned experts.Date/Time: June 20-24, 9-11 a.m.Age: 6-16 years Cost: $125
burns pArk Tennis CenTer501-791-85854000 Joe Poch Road, North Little Rockburnsparktennis.comDescription: Burns Park Junior Sum-mer Camps make huge improve-ments in your child’s tennis game and they’re going to have a blast
summer at the Academy (pulaski Academy) is a unique and exciting experience for preschoolers through adults. A variety of camps are scheduled, including a few listed below. For a complete listing of camps during summer at the Academy visit pulaskiacademy.org.
buGOlOGY501-604-1907Pulaski Academy12701 Hinson Rd., Little Rockpulaskiacademy.orgDescription: We will learn all sorts of things about all the creepy crawlies that everyone loves to hate. Each day we will go on a bug hunt to a different location. Along with bug hunts and ac-tivities we will have special buggy snacks and games!Date/Time: June 13-17; 9 a.m.-noonAge: 1st-3rd gradeCost: $125
HArrY pOTTer’s summer CAmp AT HOGWArTs501-604-1907Pulaski Academy12701 Hinson Rd., Little Rockpulaskiacademy.orgDescription: Loads of exciting and mysterious activities are wait-ing for you—like transfiguration classes that will put your science experimenting to the test! We will make Harry Potter snacks each day to give your taste buds a treat, have fun Potter crafts that involve wands and broomsticks, and take a field trip to a magic shop to learn to amaze others with our tricks!Date/Time: June 27-July 1; 1-4 p.m.Age: 1st-5th gradeCost: $125
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doing it! Daily instructional sta-tions, team match play (singles & doubles) and skill building games! Teams will playoff for champion-ship at conclusion of each session! T-shirts for all campers and awards presented to winning teams and for individual accomplishments! Date/Time: Session 1: May 31 - June 17; Session 2: June 20 - July 8; Session 3: July 11 - July 29Age: 5-18, all levelsCost: $95-$295
LiTTLe RoCk AThLeTiC CLub CAmps501-225-36014610 Sam Peck Rd., Little Rocklrac.comDescription: Campers will be learn-ing the fundamentals of sports including soccer, basketball and swimming. Campers will enjoy relays, games, and scrimmages. All campers will receive trophies at the end of camp.Date/Time: Mini Sports Camp: June 13-17, July 11-15; Soccer Camp: June 13-17; Basketball Camp: June 27-July 1; Mini Basketball Camp: June 27-July 1; and Sports and More Camp: July 11-15Age: 3-12 yearsCost: $65-180 (depending on camp) iRonkiDs AnD LiL’ Joey CAmp501-225-36014610 Sam Peck Rd., Little Rocklrac.comDescription: Make plans for a summer of health, fitness and fun. Weekly fees include: field trips, lunches and snacks. Lil’ Joey is an age-appropriate version of IronKids Camp geared for pre-schoolers. They go on separate field trips and participate in swimming, crafts, tumbling, music, Moomba Maze activities and more. Lil’ Joeys must be potty-trained. Weekly themes include Exploring Arkansas, Splash-n-Fun, World of Discovery, Drama Masquerade, Pirate Treasure, Around the World, and All Star Fun.Date/Time: May 31-Aug. 13Age: IronKids Camp: 6-12 years; Lil’Joey Camp: 3-5 yearsCost: $140-$195 noRTh LiTTLe RoCk AThLeTiC CLub CAmps501-812-55553804 McCain Park Dr., North Little Rocknlrac.comDescription: Our camp theme is “Focus on Fitness.” Campers will partake in all sorts of games and activities that will keep them mov-
ing and engaged. Camps will be held weekly starting June 8. These fees include two snacks, lunch, craft supplies and field trips.Date/Time: June 8-Aug. 17, 9a.m.-4 p.m.Age: 5-12 yearsCost: $120-130 JunioR ARTs ACADemyArkansas Arts Center Museum School 501-396-0353501 E. 9th St., Little Rockarkarts.comDescription: This annual summer program provides both visual and theatrical arts instruction. The ses-sion culminates with Play & Display where budding artists show off the work they have created and, as young thespians, they perform original short plays based on the theme of the Academy. This year’s theme is THE ILLUSTRATOR’S IMAGI-NATION.Date/Time: June 6-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Play & Display: June 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Age: 6-9 yearsCost: $365 members; $430 non-members; Class Code: JRARTS-1 huff ‘n puff501-985-1818613 Stonewall Square, Jacksonvillehuffnpuffgym.comDescription: Summer day camp program is full of activities includ-ing gymnastics, dance, indoor and outdoor play, swim outings, games, arts and crafts, guest speak-ers, animal visits, computer work stations and more!Date/Time: June 6 – Aug. 12; 7 a.m.-6 p.m.Age: 4-12 years Cost: Varies, call for information sonshine ACADemy summeR DAy CAmp 501-372-77422415 Donaghey Ave., Conwaysonshineacademy.comDescription: Campers will enjoy all sorts of activities including games, crafts and field trips to ice skate, bowl, hike, swim, visit museums and more!Date/Time: June 6-Aug. 17; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (extended care is available)Age: Kindergarten-5th gradeCost: $141
kumon summeR Jump-sTART501-812-54374810 West commercial Dr., North Little Rockkumon.com/north-little-rockDescription: Summer Jump Start
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Programs maximize the summer months before school begins! Students can enjoy Book Read-ing Contest, Summer Book Club, The Reading Circle, and Reader’s Theater. Date/Time: Sessions will be held all summer longAge: Pre-K-12th gradeCost: $125
BroADwAy PerformAnCe501-804-3722Pleasant Ridge West (behind Carinos)Description: Students will learn the fundamentals of acting, modeling, dance and voice while working toward an end project, a mock sitcom. The sit-com will be professionally filmed and edited and sent to various advertising companies for a cast-ing call. Date/Time: Three 4-week ses-sions will be held throughout the summerAge: 5 years and upCost: $25 and up museum of DisCovery DAy CAmPs501-396-7061500 President Clinton Ave., Little Rockamod.orgDescription: Campers will have a blast with the many day camps at the Museum of Discovery! Camps will include Computer Movies, Engineering, Summer Discoveries, Children at Play, Jr. Vet, Criminal Minds, and more!Date/Time: June 20-24; July 4-8; July 18-22; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Age: 6-15 yearsCost: $125-$250
ADvenTurelAnD ACADemy summer DAy CAmP(501) 227-0880 1015 Autumn Road, Little Rockadventurelandacademy.comDescription: Want your child to have the best summer ever? Let them join us for fun, education and physical enhancement all gained through daily exercise, group games, weekly field trips, arts and crafts, and much more!Date/Time: June-AugustCamp Dates: June-AugustAges: 4-12 yearsCost: $60 single child, $85 fam-ily
ChurCh AT roCk Creek sum-mer sPeCTACulAr501-225-868411500 W. 36th St., Little Rock
churchatrockcreek.com Description: Summer Spectacular is a fun-filled week of activities including Bible study, games, crafts, and surprises, but most importantly, it is a chance for children to experience God in an exciting way. This year’s theme is “Kingdom of the Son.”Date/Time: June 6-10, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Ages: Students entering 1st-6th gradeCost: Free
CArolyn’s keyBoArD Corner501-217-027511121 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rockcarolynskeyboardcorner.comDescription: Storytime with Ms. Kelly and friends is a summer activity not to be missed! The story books will come alive as Ms. Kelly’s 80 puppets act out the tales. A guitar teacher, drum teacher and piano teacher will be on hand to show kids about the instruments. Date/Time: TBA, reservations onlyAge: Kindergarten-3rd gradeCost: FREE
lAke nixon DAy CAmP501-228-0202 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd., Little Rocklakenixon.comDescription: Campers can partici-pate in Bible study, crafts, music, recreation, swimming, fishing,
episcopal Collegiate school has a number of summer camps and activities, some of which are listed below. for a complete listing of all of the episcopal Collegiate school summer camps, visit episcopalcollegiate.org.
space odysseyEpiscopal Collegiate School501-372-11941701 Cantrell Rd., Little Rockepiscopalcollegiate.com Description: Students will enjoy a week of space adventures plus create and launch their own rocket.Date/Time: July 18-22; 1:30-3:30 p.m.Ages: Students entering 2nd-4th gradeCost: $125
lacrosse Camp (Lower School)Episcopal Collegiate School501-372-11941701 Cantrell Rd., Little Rockepiscopalcollegiate.com Description: Lacrosse is an exhilarating game that combines the best aspects of basketball, soccer and hockey all into one sport! Learn the skills involved and the rules of the game with the Little Rock Lacrosse Club. No experience required!Date/Time: June 6-10, 5-6:30 p.m.Ages: Students entering grades K-4thCost: $150
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hiking, paddle boats and more.Date/Time: June 6- August 5; 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Ages: Kindergarten-5th gradeCost: $120 for one child per week, discounts for multiple children
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Cost: 1/2 day $250; all day $400
CUlinAry CAmp AT The Clin-Ton CenTer501-748-0472 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rockclintonpresidentialcenter.orgDescription: Children will receive hands-on training where they will make their own nutritious lunch everyday, learn exciting tips from distinguished speakers in the culinary field, and even start their own garden on-site at the Center. To wrap up the camp experience, campers will host a special reception for parents and guests to showcase their new cooking skills and earn their very own chef’s jacket!Date/Time: July 18; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Age: Students entering 4th-8th gradeCost: $200 nonmember; $175 member
roCk-n-roll CAmp AT The ClinTon CenTer501-748-0472 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock
clintonpresidentialcenter.orgDescription: Children will experi-ment with various musical styles and instruments as well as learn about the life and music of Elvis Presley. At the end of camp, the future musicians will participate in an exciting live performance where they will rock out for families and friends.Date/Time: June 20-24; July 11-15; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Age: Students entering 4th-8th gradeCost: $200 nonmember; $175 member
rAzorbACk FooTbAll CAmp479-575-3704University of Arkansas, Walker Pavilion, FayettevilleDescription: Let your future Ra-zorback put their skills to the test during the Razorback Football Camp!Date/Time: Senior High Camp: June 12-14; Youth Camp: June 15; Junior High Camp: June 16-18; Junior/Senior Prospect Camp: July 16Age: Students entering 1st-12th gradeCost: $50-290 (depending on camp)
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BOOk Of the MOnthRecommended by the William F. Laman Public Library
You’re finally here! By Melanie Watt
“Hooray! You’re finally here!” Bunny exclaims from the first page
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April is Autism AwAreness month
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears
during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to
communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a
certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” that affects
individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known
single cause for autism, but increased awareness and funding can
help families today.
In December 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
issued their ADDM autism prevalence report. The report concluded
that the prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in every 110 births in the
United States and almost 1 in 70 boys. Today, there are more than 1.5
million Americans living with the effects of autism spectrum disorder.
Currently, the estimated lifetime cost of caring for a child with
autism ranges from $3.5 million to $5 million, and that the United
States is facing almost $90 billion annually in costs for autism (this
figure includes research, insurance costs and non-covered expenses,
Medicaid waivers for autism, educational spending, housing,
transportation, employment, in addition to related therapeutic
services and caregiver costs).
To learn what you can do to help, visit autismspeaks.org.
Coming Soon to theaterSAPRIL 8Born to be wild 3D
An inspired story of love, dedication
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saving endangered species one life at
a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX
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moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-
renowned primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas, and across the rugged
Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne
Sheldrick, as they and their team rescue, rehabilitate and return
these incredible animals back to the wild. rated: G
APRIL 15rio
“Rio” is a 3-D animation feature from the makers of the “Ice Age”
films. Set in the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro and the lush
rainforest of Brazil, the comedy-adventure centers on Blu, a rare
macaw who thinks he is the last of his kind. When Blu discovers
there’s another—and that she’s a she—he leaves the comforts of
his cage in small town Minnesota and heads to Rio. But it’s far from
love at first sight between the domesticated and flight-challenged
Blu and the fiercely independent, high-flying female, Jewel.
Unexpectedly thrown together, they embark on an adventure of
a lifetime, where they learn about friendship, love, courage, and
being open to life’s many wonders. Rated: pG
APRIL 22African Cats
Nature filmmakers Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill team to
co-direct this documentary released as part of Walt Disney Studios’
Disneynature banner and following three mothers—a lioness, a
leopard, and a cheetah—as they prowl the plains of Africa on a
mission to protect their cubs and teach them the ways of the world.
rated: G
APRIL 29hoodwinked too! hood vs. evil
From the team that brought you Hoodwinked, the hilarious
re-telling of the classic Little Red Riding Hood fable comes the side-
splitting all-new tale “Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil.” The sequel
finds our heroine, Red, training with a covert group called the
Sisters of the Hood. However, before she can finish her training,
she’s forced to leave to rescue her Granny, Hansel and Gretel.
rated: pG
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EVERY DAYCICI’S PIZZA Ages 3 and under eat free at buffet.
• Conway:1250OldMorriltonHwy,764-0600
•HotSprings:3321CentralAvenue,321-2400
• Jacksonville:120JohnHardenDr,Jacksonville,241-2224
• NorthLittleRock:2815LakewoodVillageDr,753-1182
DENNY’S RESTAURANT4-10p.m.Ages10andunder.
• Benton:16732Interstate30,315-9367
• Conway:I-402Hwy64E,329-6638
• LittleRock:4300SUniversity,562-5651;
310SShackelfordRd.,224-8264
GOLDEN CORRAL Ages3andundereatfreeatbuffet.Discountedprices
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•NorthLittleRock:5001WardenRoad,771-4605
LARRY’S PIZZAAges4andunder.
• Bryant:4500Hwy.5North,847-5003
• Conway:1068Markham,329-3131
• LittleRock:12th&CenterSt.,372-6004;12911
CantrellRd.,224-8804
ZAXBY’S 5p.m.-close,dine-inonly.
•Jacksonville:209MarshallRd.,241-0546
•Maumelle:104CarnahanDr.,851-9777
•Sherwood:208BrookswoodRd.,833-9777
MONDAY ChEEBURGER ChEEBURGERFreehalfBestofBothBasketwithpurchaseoftwoadult
entrees.
LittleRock:11525CantrellRoad,490-2433
ChICK-FIL-A FirstandthirdMondayofeachmonth.
•NorthLittleRock:3929McCainBlvd,758-8497
ShORTY SMALL’S Uptotwokidsmealsfreeperpayingadult.
• Conway:1475HoganLn,764-0604
• LittleRock:1110N.RodneyParham,224-3344
•NorthLittleRock:4317WardenRd,753-8111
STROMBOLI’S Dine-inOnly.
• Conway:2665DonagheyAve,#101,327-3700
TA MOLLY’S 5-9p.m.
• Bryant:206W.CommerceSt.,653-2600
TUESDAYBEEF O BRADY’S 4p.m.-close.
•Maumelle:115AudubonDr.,803-3500
LONESTAR STEAKhOUSE4p.m.-close.
• LittleRock:10901RodneyParham,227-8898
PIZZA hUT5-8p.m..Dineinonly.
• LittleRock:11410W.MarkhamSt.,228-7000
ThE VILLA ITALIAN RESTAURANT• LittleRock:1211WestMarkham,219-2244
WEDNESDAYFAMOUS DAVE’S 4p.m.-close.
• LittleRock:225NorthShacklefordRoad,221-3283
FIREhOUSE SUBS • Bryant:3108HorizonSt.,653-3700
• LittleRock:12312ChenalPkwy.,228-5553;10300
RodneyParham,225-2001
•Maumelle:11617MaumelleBlvd.,753-9898
• NorthLittleRock:2811LakewoodVillageDr.,812-5002
LARRY’S PIZZA 4-8p.m.Withpurchaseofoneadultmeal,uptotwokids
getasmallonetoppingpizza,drink,and$1intokens.
• Cabot:2798SouthSecondStreet,843-7992
STROMBOLI’S Dine-inOnly.
• Conway:2665DonagheyAve,#101,327-3700
WhOLE FOODS MARKETFreekidsmealwithpurchaseof$5.99adultentree(child
mustbepresent).
• LittleRock;10700N.RodneyParham,221-2331
WESTERN SIZZLIN 4p.m.-close.Ages10andunder.
• Benton:1916Congo,778-9656
THURSDAY
CAPTAIN D’s • Benton:1419MilitaryRd,778-7909
•HotSprings:1906CentralSt.,321-4288
• Jacksonville:1109WestMainSt.,982-3330
• LittleRock:6301ColonelGlenRd.,568-6244
•NorthLittleRock:5320JFKBlvd.,758-5144
MOE’S SOUThWEST GRILL 4p.m.-close.Onefreekidsmealwithpaidadultmeal.
• Bryant:7409AlcoaRd.,778-3111
• Conway:625SalemRd.,336-6500
• LittleRock:12312ChenalPkwy.,223-3378
•NorthLittleRock:4834NorthHillsBlvd.,812-5577
SATURDAYBOSTON’S GOURMET PIZZA RESTAURANT • LittleRock:3201BankheadDr.,235-2000
LUBY’S CAFETERIA• LittleRock:12501WestMarkham,219-1567
SUNDAY BOSTON’S GOURMET PIZZA RESTAURANT • LittleRock:3201BankheadDr.,235-2000
CORKY’S 4p.m.-close.
• LittleRock:12005WesthavenDr.,954-7427
EL PORTON •NorthLittleRock:5021WardenRd.,753-4630
TROPICAL SMOOThIE CAFE • Conway:705ClubLane,764-4800and790Elsinger
Blvd,764-1500
• Jacksonville:140JohnHardenDr,241-2233
• LittleRock:11900KanisRd.,221-6773;12911
CantrellRd.,224-1113
•NorthLittleRock:12007MaumelleBlvd,851-9555
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RHEA LANA’S SPRING CONSIGN-MENT EVENTMarch 28 thru April 4: You’re invited to Rhea Lana’s children’s consignment event. Shop for all your children’s needs in one spot. Clothing, toys, baby equipment, nurs-ery furniture, maternity and more. Sell your children’s items as a Consignor and earn 70-80%. Volunteer and shop before the public to get the best deals first. Clothing and connecting with families since 1997. First event will take place in Pine Pluff March 28 thru April 4th. Second event will take place in West Little Rock April 12-16th. For more information call 501-499-0009 or via e-mail at [email protected].
EVOLUTION OF THE EGGApril 1: Eggshibition XX will take place at Jack Stephens Center, Little Rock, AR. The event will offer Eggsquisite Art, Silent and Live Auction, Hors d’oeuvres, and Liba-tions. This event will benefit Youth Home. Event time: 7 p.m. For more information visit youthhome.org.
REVOLUTION AND REBELLION: WARS, WORDS, AND FIGURESApril 1 thru 30: This exhibit explores the complex and often contentious story of the United States through documents, artifacts, and scale representations of historical figures. The exhibit will feature two original prints of the Declaration of Independence produced by Benjamin Owen Tyler in 1818, and William J. Stone in 1823. These two original documents are on loan from the Bangor Museum. For more information call 501-374-4242 or visit clintonpresidentialcenter.org.
VISIONS OF THE UNIVERSEApril 1 thru May 20: Four Centuries of Dis-covery on display at the William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock. For more information call 501-758-1720 or visit lamanlibrary.org.
THE SECRET ART OF DR. SEUSSApril 1 thru May 22: This new temporary exhibit offers a rare glimpse into the artistic life of a celebrated American icon, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and chronicles almost seven decades of his work. This exhibition also features larger-than-life view of Dr. Seuss’ most famous characters—The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Sam I Am, Yertle the Turtle, and The Lorax. For more information call 501-374-4242 or visit clintonpresidentialcenter.org.
WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS & LILIUM MODERN DANCEApril 2 and 3: Walk Now for Autism Speaks
and Lilium Modern Dance Company will host The Autism Dance Project which will include two professional dance performances at the Arkansas School for the Blind. Event time 7 p.m. on April 2nd and 3 p.m. on April 3rd. Join us as we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day and April as Autism Awareness Month. The dance project will include profes-sional dance performances by Lilium Modern Dance Company and a special dance performance with our wonderful children. This project is a “Family Friendly” event and is intended to include every-one. All of the proceeds will benefit the Arkansas Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Tickets are $11 for adults, $6 for children, and children ages 3 and under are FREE. Tickets may be purchased at theau-tismdanceproject.eventbrite.com.
DOWNTOWN CONWAY SPRING OPEN HOUSEApril 3: The Shoppes of Downtown Conway invite you to join us for the Downtown Conway Spring Open House from 1-5 p.m. For more information visit conwayarkcc.org.
PARENTING THE STRONG-WILLED CHILDApril 5 thru May 10: Presented by Centers for Youth and Families for parents of children 2-8 years old. There will be 6 sessions and each session starts at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pre-registration and payment are required one week in advance of any class. Fee for each class series is $15.00 per person and $25.00 per couple. Free childcare available for children of class participants. Facilitated by Sharon Long, M.S. For more information call Carolyn Mathews at 501-666-6833 ext. 3125 or visit centersforyouthandfamilies.org.
PARENTING THE ADHD CHILDApril 6 thru 27: Presented by Centers for Youth and Families for parents of children 4-18 years old. There will be 4 sessions and each session starts at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pre-registration and payment are required one week in advance of any class. Fee for each class series is $15.00 per person and $25.00 per couple. Free childcare available for children of class participants. Facilitated by Sharon Long, M.S. For more information call Carolyn Mathews at 501-666-6833 ext. 3125 or visit centersfo-ryouthandfamilies.org.
DUCK DUCK GOOSE SALEApril 7, 8, 9, and 10: This event will take
place at the Old Wal-Mart store in Jackson-ville. Moms who shop Duck Duck Goose can find name brand, quality children’s clothing such as Gymboree, Polo, Hilfiger, Gap, Limited Too, Children’s Place, Baby LuLu, American Eagle, Old Navy, Smocked Dresses, and more. For more information call Cindy Brantley at 501-804-6762 or visit duckduckgoosesale.com.
THE ALLEN SCHOOL’S JUMBO GUMBO COOKOFFApril 8: Music and creative competition among local amateur cooking teams vying for prizes in several categories. The com-petition and festival features live zydeco music from Little Rock’s Greasy Greens and all the gumbo you can handle. Proceeds benefit The Allen School, a nonprofit preschool for children with special needs. Admission: $15; Children 5 and under are FREE. Event place: River Market Pavilions. Event time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information contact Tory Lewis at 615-712-1573 or visit theallenschool.org.
SCIMITAR SHRINE CIRCUSApril 8 and 9: Have you ever been out to the Shrine Circus? A special performance for the Military men and women and their families will take place on Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m. They get in FREE with their Military ID cards. The doors open at 1 p.m. for the kids to enjoy elephant rides, face painting, moon jumps and pictures with the clowns. For more information call 501-565-5992 or visit scimitarshrine.com.
LIL’ WILD ONES: NATURE STORIES AND ACTIVITIESApril 9: Join the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center as we explore the wildlife and habitats of Arkansas through nature stories and hands-on activities. These programs are recommended for children age 4-8 years old. There is no fee for this program. Event time: 2 p.m. For more information call 501-907-0636 or visit centralarkansasnaturecenter.com/calendar.
NLRAC PARENT’S NIGHT OUTApril 9: Drop the kids off at the Kids’ Gal-axy located inside the North Little Rock Athletic Club and let our staff treat them to a fun evening of pizza, arts & crafts, moonwalk, and other fun activities. For children ages 3-12 years from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information call Diane Collie at 501-812-5555 ext. 232.
RHEA LANA’S SPRING CONSIGN-MENT EVENTApril 12-16: You’re invited to Rhea Lana’s children’s consignment event. Shop for all your children’s needs in one spot. Clothing, toys, baby equipment, nursery furniture, maternity and more. Sell your children’s items as a Consignor and earn 70-80%. Volunteer and shop before the public to get the best deals first. Clothing and connecting with families since 1997. First event will take place in Pine Pluff March 28 thru April 4th. Second event will take place in West Little Rock April 12-16th. For more information call 501-499-0009 or via e-mail at [email protected].
KIDS RUN ARKANSASApril 15: The Kids Run Arkansas Race will take place at the Conway High West Track at 6:30 p.m. Participants may choose the 1-mile or 3-mile route and families are encouraged to participate. Registration is $8 per child and includes an official Kids Run Arkansas shirt, finisher’s ribbon and goody bag. Family registrations are also available for $24. The school with the highest percentage of children registered will be awarded $200 to use for a physical education program. The Race is hosted by Prevail Fitness in Cabot. For more infor-mation or to register visit conwayregional.org/ClassesPrograms.
PEEK-A-BOO CONSIGNMENT SALEApril 15 thru 23: Find great deals on all sorts of items during the Peek-A-Boo Children’s Consignment Event! Items include clothing for newborns to teens, shoes, toys, strollers, car seats, high chairs, swings, furniture, maternity, and more! Sale Hours: Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday: noon-5 p.m.; Monday through Wednesday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Thursday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy 25% OFF April 22-23 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.! For more information visit peek-a-boo-consignment.com.
5TH ANNUAL 5K RUN/ALLIED THERAPY AND BE-YOND BOUNDARIESApril 16: Allied Therapy and Beyond Boundaries (an equine assisted therapy center) will be hosting its 5th Annual 5K run to benefit Beyond Boundaries. For more information e-mail Whitney Dickens at [email protected].
HEIFER’S HUNGER AWARENESS EVENTApril 16: A lottery like no other. How does where you live affect how you eat? The Hunger Awareness Event offers a unique
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dining experience highlighting hunger all over the world. Upon arrival you will draw a meal ticket that determines your “lot in life” for the event. Through this experiential educational event, you will discover first-hand how where you live can greatly influence what and how much you eat which could be nothing at all (at this event everyone eats, but some do not eat much). Become a citizen of the world for an evening and see how others around the world live and what you can do to help everyone have enough to eat. This program is appropriate for adults and youth ages 12 and older; those under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Dare to explore your place in the world and how you can make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Tickets are $20 per person for ages 12 and up, to purchase tickets call 888-548-6437. For more information call 501-907-2852 or visit heifer.org/heifervillage.
EASTER FAMILY FESTIVAL AND EGG HUNTApril 16: Join us at the Clinton Presidential Center for the 6th Annual Easter Family Festival and Egg Hunt. Families are invited to come and enjoy FREE games, activities, and prizes. Activities include pictures with the Easter Bunny, a petting zoo, major toy giveaways, and Arkansas’s largest egg hunt. Events will take place on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Park. The event will run form 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the event of rain, the Easter Family Fes-tival will take place Sunday, April 17, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 501-374-4242.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONApril 16: Wonders of Water: An Earth Day Celebration is a green festival
featuring educational activities and infor-mation all about our environment. Visit the different educational booths around the Zoo and learn what non-profits, government agencies and area busi-nesses are doing to GO GREEN! The Little Rock Zoo docents, as well as our educa-tion animals, will be on-hand to great guests. Some of the activities will include educational displays and demonstrations for recycling, composting, and water gardening, photo opportunities with safari Sam and his adventure tracker, per-formances by the Mabelvale Elementary African Drum line, Little Rock Zoo’s own swim team (our new African penguins), “Recycling Robbie The Robot”, and “Smokey The Bear”, keeper chats, and a scavenger hunt for the kids. Event time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information call 501-666-2406 or visit littlerockzoo.com.
DISNEY ON ICE: PRINCESS WISHESApril 20 thru 24: Tickets available at Verizon Arena Box Office, any ticketmaster location, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or purchase online.
ARKANSAS EARTH DAY FESTIVALApril 23: Arkansas Earth Day Festival is a collaboration of eco-friendly individuals, businesses, and organizations for a FREE event promoting environmental education and networking. Local bands will play throughout the day, with diverse smaller acts in between. Environmentally conscious non-profits, businesses and food vendors will host booths. We are proud to host this no-Styrofoam, no-plastic bottle event, in which every effort will be made to reuse and recycle the waste the festival creates. For more information visit arkansasearthday.org.
BREAKFAST WITH CHIMPANZEESApril 23: Join the Little Rock Zoo for a delicious breakfast buffet in Café
Africa and a unique keeper chat all about chimpanzees. Seating is limited and prior reservations are a must! Breakfast with animals starts at 8 a.m. sharp! Please be on time! Admission: Member Child $12.95, Member Adult $16.95, Non-Member Child $16.95, and Non-Member Adult $21.95. Reservations require a Visa, Discover or Mas-ter Card. Changes or cancellations are ac-cepted through the Friday before the event by 2 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, please call 501-661-7218.
PCSSD JAMBOREEApril 23: Join the fun at Dickey Stephens Park for the Pulaski County Special School District Jamboree! Enjoy FREE food for the whole family, music and student perfor-mances, FREE transportation to the event, family games and activities, donated door prizes, exhibitors, and exciting speakers and break-out sessions. Event time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 501-490-6270.
CIVIL WAR EVENTApril 23: The Bill and Sharon Arnold family foundation is sponsoring a Civil War event on the 23rd in Devalls Bluff. There will be something for the whole family and FREE lunch for the first 200 who RSVP by April 8th. Richard Spilman will do a presentation geared toward children in period dress and there will be a real musket for them to fire with supervision. We also have a cannon crew that will give a fire demonstration. For more information and to RSVP contact Stacy Sawyer at 870-659-5652.
4TH ANNUAL CABOT PANTHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENTApril 25: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and Tee Time is a 1 p.m. The event will take
place at Greystone Country Club—Cypress Creek Course. The Hole-in-One prize is a 2011 Chevrolet Colorado from Gwatney Chevrolet in Jacksonville. For more infor-mation visit pantherfoundation.net.
EASTER SEALS FASHION SHOWApril 28: The annual Easter Seals Fashion Show will be at 6 p.m. at the Chenal Country Club. Fashions will be modeled from B. Barnett, Baumans Fine Men’s Clothing, Barbara Jean Ltd., Beyond Cot-ton, Faux Pas, Forsythe’s, Tulips, Scarlet, Vesta’s, Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, The Tog-gery, and Proposals. Tickets are $100 for a seat at a table, and $50 for a regular seat. All proceeds benefit Easter Seals Arkansas. For more information, or to order tickets, visit ar.easterseals.com.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS BOWL-A-THON, NORTH LITTLE ROCKApril 29 and 30: Support Junior Achieve-ment in your spare time. If you like to help kids, win prizes and have fun-JA’s bowling events are right up your alley. Each bowl-a-thon team consists of five members, and each team has a minimum goal of $600 (only $120 per bowler). Prizes are given for the individual and the team who raise the most to support Junior Achievement programs. It’s a Fun-Raiser as well as a Fund-Raiser. For more information regard-ing upcoming bowling dates, becoming a team captain, volunteering or sponsorship opportunities please contact our president, Paige Cox at 501-280-9118.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFEApril 29 and 30: A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer. This is an American Cancer Society signature activity. Register online to be an official participant at relayforlife.org/littlerock. For more information call 501-247-5700.
TOAD SUCK DAZEApril 29, 30 & May 1: Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Toad Suck Daze in Conway!
Toad Suck Daze is a FREE ADMISSION festival. This ‘Laid Back Weekend’ has something for the entire family: ‘Toadal Kids Zone’, a carnival, local and national
entertainment, food, rock wall, petting zoo, ‘Stuck on a Truck’, 5K/10K, golf tournament, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, magicians, and so much more! This year’s entertainment includes Kris Allen, Shawn McDonald, and
many more! Toad Suck Daze is also home to ‘The World Championship Toad Races’. Proceeds go to support higher education in Faulkner County. For more
information visit toadsuck.org.
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SAVVY EVENTS
Andrew PArsonsturns three!PHOTOS BY PATrick JONES
Andrew Parsons celebrated his 3rd
birthday with his friends at War Me-
morial Stadium in Little rock. Andrew
and his friends had a blast playing
football, Baggo, soccer, and hula
hooping! Next, everyone gathered to
eat birthday cake and open presents.
Andrew’s football cake was provided
by War Memorial Stadium.
1. Andrew Parsons
2. Eli Alexander
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4. Finley Daniel
5. Trip Rector
6. Claire Parsons & Lindsey Duran
7. Mya McNeill
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trinity Mitchnerturns four!PHOTOS BY ANNiE HArVEY
Trinity Mitchner celebrated her 4th
birthday with her friends at Jack and
Jill celebrations, The Party Studio,
in White Hall. The kids had a blast
playing games and dancing during
the Magical Minnie Mouse Birthday
celebration! They even made mouse
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ing sheets. Next, Mickey and Minnie
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ance! All the kids had their photos
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Coming Soon
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The Little Rock Film Festival GalaSponsored by the arkansas Times
Friday, May 16, 2008William J. Clinton Presidential Library Great hall 8:30-11PM
Keynote Speaker: arkansan and hollywood Film and Television Producer harry Thomason
Tickets on Sale Now for $75 at www.LittleRockFilmFestival.org
Gala afterParty at Copper Grill
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Friday, May 16, 2008 William J. Clinton Presidential
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Keynote Speaker: Arkansan and Hollywood Film and Television
Producer Harry Thomason
Tickets on Sale Now for $75 at www.LittleRockFilmFestival.org
Gala AfterParty at Copper Grill
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MAY 15-18,2008
2ndAnnual
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SAVE THE DATE
The Little Rock Film Festival Gala Sponsored by the Arkansas Times
Friday, May 16, 2008 William J. Clinton Presidential
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Keynote Speaker: Arkansan and Hollywood Film and Television
Producer Harry Thomason
Tickets on Sale Now for $75 at www.LittleRockFilmFestival.org
Gala AfterParty at Copper Grill
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Penguins Pointe their Way to neW homePhoToS bY blAkElEE bEAN
The Little Rock Zoo’s grand opening
of the Laura P. Nichols Penguin
Pointe exhibit was full of excite-
ment! The event kicked off with a
dedication ceremony at the Civitan
Amphitheater. After the ceremony,
Laura the penguin led the guests
to the exhibit. The Laura P. Nichols
Penguin Pointe exhibit is one of
the largest undertakings of the
Little Rock Zoo and the Arkansas
Zoological Foundation. More than
$2.3 million was raised from private
and public sources to build the
exhibit which began construction in
2010. The exhibit is one of the best
exhibits of its kind in an American
zoo featuring both above water and
underwater viewing of the South
African penguins. Other festivities
during the grand opening included
docents with penguin activities,
Great Ape Scatter Feed, Elephant
Encounters with chances to win
elephant paintings, performances
by the Mabelvale Elementary Drum
Line, and entertainment by the
Radio Disney Rockin’ Road Show.
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Free food for the whole familyMusic and student performancesFree transportation to the eventFamily games and activitiesDonated door prizesExhibitorsExciting speakers / Break-out sessions
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Pinnacle classical academy shadow dayPhoToS bY briAN ChilSoN
Pinnacle Classical Academy recently
held a Shadow Day for future stu-
dents. Youngsters were invited to sit
in on some of the classes while their
parents attended the Spring Seminar.
Pinnacle Classical Academy, little
rock’s first classical, Christian school,
seeks to graduate students instilled
with a lifelong love of learning,
equipped for service in love to God
and man. Students are taught in a
“classical” form, essentially consist-
ing of three fundamental areas: A
utilization of a dependence upon the
seven liberal Arts, an awareness of
and a gratitude for the heritage of
Western civilization; and instruction in
the classical languages, namely latin
and Greek.
arkansas BaPtiststudents Volunteerat area charitiesPhoToS bY briAN ChilSoN
Arkansas baptist high School students
and teachers rolled up their sleeves
and fanned out over little rock re-
cently to volunteer 6,700 hours at 15
area charities, organizations and on
local projects as part of the school’s
annual Missions Week activities. A
Savvy Kids photographer stopped
by the Arkansas Food bank Network
to snap a few action shots of the
kids. This is the sixth year that AbhS
students have done this. Students
and teachers volunteered at Arkansas
Food bank, little rock Compassion
Center, Arkansas Food bank Network,
St. Francis house, Watershed hu-
man and Community Development
Agency, Arkansas Children’s hospital,
Dorcas house, Arkansas rice Depot,
The First Tee, habitat for humanity,
hearts and hooves, our house, Eas-
ter Seals, renewal ranch, Conway,
and Union rescue Mission.
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Makenzie Stricklin turnS two!PhoToS bY TErESA DollAr
Makenzie Stricklin celebrated her
2nd birthday with her friends at the
little rock Athletic Club. The kids had
a blast playing in The Down Under
Center, a 7,000 square foot activity
center where children have their own
gym, large indoor playground high-
lighted by a 27-foot spiral slide, and
interactive, electronic toys. Next, ev-
eryone gathered to eat birthday cake
and open presents. Makenzie’s Mickey
Mouse birthday cake was created by
Icing on the Cake by Judy Kay.
1. Makenzie Stricklin
2. Cake by Icing on the Cake by Judy Kay
3. Abby Grace Beckwith
4. Carson Mullins
5. Emma Wise
6. Piñata Pull
7. Courtland Bowie
8. Rylee Wise & Abby Beckwith
9. Opening Presents
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The annual Diamond ball was held
recently in Conway. The annual
daddy-daughter dance benefits the
Arkansas Children’s hospital and was
hosted by the Circle of Friends of
Faulkner County. Kaylee Thomas was
crowned the 2011 Diamond Princess.
Guests enjoyed refreshments and
danced the night away, all for a
good cause!
1. Bill & Kaylee Thomas
2. Abby Lawrence
3. Abby Beene
4. Abbey & Avery Lawrence
5. Dancing
6. Getting Crowned
7. Robyn Hamilton, Kaylee Thomas & Jacey Swindle
8. Allen & Emily Hudson
9. Aubrey Cox
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Emily Hudsonturns fivE!PhoToS bY TErESA DollAr
Emily hudson celebrated her 5th
birthday with her friends at Jump
Zone in Conway! She and her friends
had a blast playing on the awe-
some inflatables including Jurassic
Adventure, basketball castle, batman
obstacle course, pirate ship, Circus
City and gumball machine. Next,
everyone gathered in the party room
to eat cake and open presents. Emily
had two cakes: one from big Star
in Mayflower, and one designed by
Tessa Stigall.
1. Ruby Goss
2. Lily Goss
3. Blowing Out Candles
4. Turner Hudson
5. Emily Hudson
6. Aubrey Cox & Emily Hudson
7. Cake by Tessa Stigall
8. Gracie Goss
9. Hanna Floyd
10. Parker Stigall
11. Ethan Turpin
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The Clinton Center hosted a Super
Seuss Spring break event for area
children. Youngsters enjoyed all sorts
of fun activities including Seuss Story
Time, Seuss Arts and Crafts, and a
drawing for a free Dr. Seuss book.
The Cat in the hat even made a
special guest appearance to greet the
guests. This event was held as part
of the exhibit “The Secret Art of Dr.
Seuss.” open now through May 22,
the exhibit offers a rare glimpse into
the artistic life of a celebrated Ameri-
can icon, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and
chronicles almost seven decades of
his work. The exhibition also features
larger-than-life views of Dr. Seuss’
most famous characters—The Cat in
the hat, The Grinch, Sam i Am, Yertle
the Turtle, and the lorax.
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Preston Binzturns five!PhoToS bY briAN ChilSoN
Preston binz celebrated his 5th
birthday with his friends at Arkansas
Skatium in little rock. The party was
an “Anything on Wheels” party in
which the kids could roll around on
the roller rink floor while riding bikes,
roller skates, scooters and more!
Next, everyone gathered in the party
room to eat birthday cake and open
presents.
1. Preston Binz
2. Kelsey Lieblong
3. Carter Wallace & Preston Binz
4. Party Guests
5. Addison Binz & Nicholas Salerno
6. Will Paulson, Preston Binz & Justin Kitchens
7. Maddie Wallace
8. Justin Kitchens
9. Braelyn Patterson & Sophie Wall
10. Preston Binz & Hunter Lieblong
Harrison Mottturns ten!PhoToS bY PATriCk joNES
harrison celebrated his birthday at
the Cabot Community Center with
friends and family. The birthday boy
and guests played in the Community
Center's indoor swimming pool,
which has a giant blow-up obstacle
course! Many relatives traveled from
out of town to attend the party. Ev-
eryone enjoyed a soccer-themed cake
from knight's bakery and yummy
cookies from just Desserts by
jenny jones.
1. Landon Miller
2. Joey Taylor
3. Josh Herring
4. Harrison Mott
5. Dalton Crumbly
6. Kayla Holloway
7. Luke Walters
8. Cake by Knight's Bakery
9. Madeline Mott
10. Nathan Maltbia
11. Chase Holloway
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Review the RevuePhoToS bY PATrick JoNES
The rep's SMTi (Summer Musical The-
ater intensive) program is celebrating
an important milestone this year: five
years of singing, dancing and, in the
case of several young artists in the
program, growing up. These young
artists recalled favorite memories and
musical numbers from hollywood
and broadway on Main, Sing, Dance,
repeat!, if You Sing it, They Will come
and Follie holidays as they delight
audiences with their talent and spirit.
They also spoke directly to what the
program has meant to their lives and
careers through personally-written
monologues added throughout the
production. review the revue was
conceived, written and directed by
The rep's resident Director and Direc-
tor of Education, Nicole capri.
ellen MilleRtuRns fouR!PhoToS bY PATrick JoNES
Ellen Miller celebrated her 4th birth-
day with her friends at The Wonder
Place in Little rock. Ellen and her
party guests had a blast playing at
the many different play stations in
The Wonder Place including Amazing
Airways, Water Table, Treehouse and
Playhouse, Art Studio, and more!
Next, everyone gathered to open
presents and eat birthday cake.
Ellen’s birthday cake was created by
keli cakes.
1. Ellen Miller
2. Ellie Ashley
3. Ethan Gray
4. Hayden Mercer
5. Abby Anne Carlisle
6. Lizzie Harrison
7. Rachel Harrod
8. Will Mercer
9. Savannah Shelley
10. Magnus Kajevski
11. Cake by Keli Cakes
12. Ella Marie & Cole Davis
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LittLe RockeRsMaRathonPhoToS bY DoN LANgSToN
More than a thousand kids from across the state lined up for the Little Rockers Marathon! The Little Rockers Mara-thon, sponsored by Arkansas Children’s hospital and Today’s ThV, teaches the kids how to get in shape and stay healthy. Racers logged in 25/2 miles before race day. Then, during the race, children who had reached their mileage goal completed their final mile through downtown Little Rock. As the children crossed the finish line, they were presented with a finisher’s medal as well as a refreshing drink. Way to go Little Rockers!
1. Caden & Carter
2. Pace Rabbit on the Bike
3. Students from Gibbs Elementary
4. Kamal, Trivez & Jordan
5. Southside Elementary Students (Batesville)
6. Today's THV's Craig O'Neil Gives Instructions
7. Jackson Dennis & Joe McCurdy
8. J.D., Hannah, Sarah, Katherine, Alexandria & Samantha
9. Students from Springhill Elementary
10. Rachel, Lauren, Emily, Addison, Brady, Mary & Jewel
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The PoINT 94.1’s Youth RoCK
orchestra performed in concert with
world-renowned electric rock violin-
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Music hall recently. Wood, one of the
original members and String Master
of the multi- platinum selling Trans-
Siberian orchestra and creator of the
revolutionary Viper electric violin,
said he hoped to inspire young string
players. he and his band, the Mark
Wood Experience performed with the
orchestra which is comprised mainly
of students from Mills University
Studies high School, Conway high
School, and other students from
across central Arkansas. The perfor-
mance was a huge hit! The colorful
light show entertained the audience
as they listened to the musicians play
songs by Lady gaga, the beatles,
ozzy osborne and more.
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ArkAnsAs AngelsPAgeAntPhoToS bY JAckiE RomiNE
The Arkansas Angels Pageant was
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pated in the fun event! kids ranged
in age from newborn to 21 years.
Performances were made by the
i cAN Dance Dancers, and Andy
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to participate in pageants like her
sisters. When finding nothing “just
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ate a pageant. The idea behind the
pageant: No matter what physical or
mental different ability, everyone has
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gAvin skottturns two!PhoToS bY PATRick JoNES
Gavin and his guests celebrated his
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mt. carmel baptist church campus.
mom—Paige collie—provided deli-
cious cookies made special by the
knight's grocery bakery to partygoers!
The football-themed cake was en-
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around in the big air-filled basketball
bouncy court.
1. Gavin Skott
2. Zoe Powers
3. Kadence Smith
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5. Anabelle Glover
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EASTER 2011EASTER IN THE THEATERSIn TheaTers aprIl 1
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Blending state-of-the-art animation
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EASTER CHuRCH SERvICESAll area churches will have some sort of Easter service on April 24. Everyone is
invited to attend…no memberships required!
Church at Rock Creek
“Under the Big Top,” an Easter program for kids in 1st-5th grades, in addition
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Fellowship Bible Church
There will be an evening service at 6 p.m. April 23 and two services on
Easter Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m. You can also watch the services live online at
fellowshiponline.com.
Little Rock First Baptist Church
Easter Sunday service will be a 10:30 a.m. A number of events will take place
for all guests. firstlittlerock.com
EASTER Egg HuNTSChrist Lutheran Family Pizza/Easter Egg HuntFriday, April 15 starting at 5 p.m. 315 S. Hughes, Little Rock
Sidney S. McMath Library Easter EventSaturday, April 16, starting at 2 p.m.2100 John Barrow Rd., Little Rock
Clinton Presidential Center’s 6th Annual Easter Family Festival and Egg HuntSaturday, April 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Clinton Presdiental Park, 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock
Excel Park in JacksonvilleSaturday, April 16 starting at 10 a.m., 1500 Ray Rd., Jacksonville
Underwater Easter Egg HuntMonday, April 18 from 6-8 p.m.Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr., Jacksonville
Park Hill Baptist Church Saturday, April 23, starting at 10 a.m., 201 East C Ave., North Little Rock
Life Line Baptist Church Saturday, April 23 from 10:30 a.m.-noon, 7601 Baseline Rd., Little Rock
Maumelle Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 23, starting at 9 a.m.Lake Willastein, Maumelle
Burns Park Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 23, starting at 9:30 a.m.Eldor Johnson PavilionBurns Park, 2700 Willow St., North Little Rock
Community-Wide Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 23, from 10 a.m.-noonFellowship Bible Church5724 Alcoa Road, Benton
EggstravaganzaSaturday, April 23, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.First Assembly of God4501 Burrow Dr., North Little Rock
Community Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 23, from 10 a.m.-noonFaith Spring ChurchOne 4-H Way, Ferndale
Woolly Hollow’s Annual Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 23, from 11 a.m.-noonWoolly Hollow State Park82 Woolly Hollow Rd., Greenbrier
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It is tradition to decorate Easter eggs.
This year, instead of simply dyeing your
eggs solid colors, give them some attitude
by creating adorable Easter bunnies!
What you will need:Hard-boiled eggs
White Craft Foam SheetsFine-tipped paint pen or Sharpie
Pink paintDouble-sided tape
Directions:First, cut hearts out of your foam sheets.
Next, cut a 1/2” diameter hole in the center of the heart and lay it flat on the
table. Place your egg on the hole so that it stands up. Then cut your white foam
sheet into strips 3” long and 1” wide, rounded at one end to make the ears. Paint the ears using the pink paint (see
photo) and attach to the back of the egg with the tape. Next, carefully draw on the
face with the fine-tipped paint pen.
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