QUOTE OF THE DAY “Things like the shooting in Connecticut just
cause us to look at those with a little more attention.” Zena Featherston, Fort Smith School District spokesman, on the district’s plans for crisis response Article, 1BToday’s meetings Fayetteville Technical Plat Review, 9 a.m.
Springdale Water and Sewer Commission, 9 a.m.
Washington County Rural Development Authority, 9:30 a.m. Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission, noon Springdale Public Facilities Board, noon Siloam Springs Technical Review Committee, 2 p.m.
Bella Vista Zoning Board of Adjustments, 4 p.m.
Springdale Library Board, 4 p.m.
Rogers Historic District Commission, 4:30 p.m.
Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority, 5 p.m.
Benton County Planning Board, 6 p.m.
Today’s happenings
Exhibit: The Van Winkle Legacy - The Story of Northwest Arkansas’ First Great Entrepreneur, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bentonville Public Library
Eagle cruise, 3 p.m., Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, near Rogers
Free Flix Before 6: Elf, 5:30 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library
Celebration of Light, a drive-thru nativity, 5:30-7 p.m., First United Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville
Mount Olive Jingle Jam, 7 p.m., Van Buren Fine Arts Center Looking ahead
Gallery talk: Spreading the Light, 1 p.m. Thursday, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
A Little Holiday Merriment, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, 123 W. Mountain St.
Itty Bitty Dramatic Book Club, ages 3-5, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Northwest Arkansas Mercy Family YMCA, Rogers
Mr. Scrooge, 7 p.m. Thursday, King Opera House, Van Buren
Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas, 8 p.m. Thursday, Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
Movie: Christmas Vacation, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Northwest Arkansas Community College Bella Vista Center
Winter Break Movie Festival: Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups, 2 p.m. Friday, Fayetteville Public Library
Handmade holiday ornaments, 5 p.m. Friday, Devil’s Den State Park, near West ForkChase Away K9 Cancer set for Rogers
Genghis Grill, 2011 Promenade Blvd. in Rogers, and Team Chillie, a dock-jumping team, will host Chase Away K9 Cancer from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the restaurant.
Guests can dine in or order take-out and a portion of the proceeds will help fight canine cancer. Those wanting to participate should tell their server.
More information is available by calling (479) 717-2695.
- ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE
Arts center to host Carpenter, Colvin
The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville will host an acoustic concert by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin at 8 p.m. March 2. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. today for the event.
The acclaimed songwriters - and longtime friends - will share the stage, performing songs spanning both their careers as a duo. Tickets cost $26-$54.
More information is available by calling (479) 443-5600 or online at waltonartscenter.org.
- ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Library hosts Polar Express party
The Alma Public Library will host a Polar Express party for children ages 5 to 11 from 3-5 p.m. Thursday. Participants can enjoy snacks and make crafts while watching the movie, Polar Express.
Children are invited to wear their pajamas to the party.
The event is free and open to the public.
More information is available by calling (479) 632-4140.
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Northwest Arkansas, Pages 9 on 12/19/2012