QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I think they opened up a can a worms that they really don’t want to do.”
Doug Johnson,
Berryville fire chief, on changing the dividing line for the two judicial districts in Carroll County Article, 1A
Today’s meetings
Fayetteville Forward Economic Accountability Council, 9 a.m.
Today’s happenings
Multi-Basin Regional Water Council free educational presentations, 10:30 a.m., Bentonville Public Library
Food for Thought with poet Matthew Henriksen, noon, Fort Smith Public Library
Northwest Arkansas Home Builders annual Home Show, noon-8 p.m., Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, Springdale
Sundown Town, 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Nadine Baum Studios of Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
Arkansas legislative forum, 4 p.m., Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, 123 W. Mountain St.
Eighth annual Academy of Excellence Chili Cook-off and Benefit Auction, 5:30 p.m., Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Eureka Springs
11th annual Art of Wine Festival: Open That Bottle!, 7 p.m., Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
Anne Frank and Me, 7 p.m., Arts Live Theatre Second Stage, 818 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville
Film: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, 7 p.m., Carnegie Public Library, Eureka Springs
Concert: Jeremiah’s Call, 7:30 p.m., Uncommon Grounds, 909 U.S. 62/65 North, Harrison
Imogen, 7:30 p.m., Arkansas Best Corp. Performing Arts Center, Fort Smith
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 8 p.m., Rogers Little Theater
Looking ahead
Arkansas legislative forum, 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Doubletree Guest Suites, Bentonville
Karen Culver-Zaremba: “I’ve Grown These Beautiful Herbs - Now What Do I Do With Them?,” 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Northwest Technical Institute, Springdale
Great Backyard Bird Count, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Devil’s Den State Park, West Fork
Movie screening and theater showcase: The Diary of Anne Frank, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Fayetteville Public Library
Soul Food Extravaganza, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. James United Methodist Church, Fayetteville
Orchestra Family Strings Concert, noon Saturday, Fayetteville Public Library;
3 p.m. Saturday, Rogers Public Library
Elizabeth Margulis: “Can Music Make You Smarter?,” 1 p.m. Saturday, Fayetteville Public Library
Concert to benefit Special Olympics
Area band Trout Fishing in America will headline a fundraiser for Special Olympics Arkansas on Sunday at Arend Arts Center in Bentonville.
The Grammy-nominated band is best known for its family friendly music. The show begins at 2 p.m., and tickets are $17.50.
More information is available by calling (479) 973-0808 or online at metrorealtors.org.
- ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTEUAFS pageant benefits aid kids
Two fundraisers associated with the Miss University of Arkansas at Fort Smith pageant will benefit children’s charities.
Pageant contestants will be on hand 6-8 p.m. Monday to meet diners at Just Call Me Joe’s Grill and Cantina, 3400 S. 74th St. in Fort Smith. Contestants will assist the wait staff, and each will attempt to raise $100 for the Children’s Miracle Network
The Miss UA-Fort Smith Fashion Show, set for 7 p.m.
March 5 at Breedlove Auditorium on campus, will benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Pageant contestants will model the latest casual fashions, business attire and formal wear. Admission is $5.
The scholarship pageant will be 7:30 p.m. March 12 at the Arkansas Best Corp. Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.
More information is available by calling (479) 788-7025.
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Northwest Arkansas, Pages 11 on 02/18/2011