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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

QUOTE OF THE DAY “We talked about the opportunity that this presents to capture stories from people

around the state, some of whom … who knows how much longer they’re going to be around to tell these stories.” Ed Drilling, president of AT&T Arkansas, on the company’s donation to the Arkansas Story Bus, which will record audio and video interviews with Arkansans Article, 1BToday’s meetings

Fayetteville Technical Plat Review, 9 a.m.

Washington County Rural Development Authority, 9:30 a.m.

Fayetteville Urban Forestry Advisory Board, 4 p.m.

Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission, 4:30 p.m.

Bentonville Board of Adjustments, 5 p.m.

Fayetteville Historic and Heritage Resources Action Group, 5:30 p.m.

Today’s happenings

Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program coupon distribution, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Springdale Senior Activity Center

North Arkansas College career fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pioneer Pavilion, Harrison

Mother Nature Reads: Hiding in Plain Sight - Camou◊age, 10:30 a.m., Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, near Rogers

“On Your Own” Off-Campus Living Fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., International Connections Lounge at the Arkansas Union, Fayetteville

The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust: Preserving Natural History in the Ozarks, noon, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale

Preschool art class: Color, Color Everywhere, 1 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville

ooking ahead

Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program coupon distribution, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center

Preschool Playdate: Faces, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville

Lawrence E. Armstrong: Assessing Human Hydration Status, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Graduate Education Building auditorium, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Opening and housewarming for Circle of Life’s new hospice home, 3-7 p.m. Thursday, 1201 Legacy Parkway, BentonvillePassion Play plans fundraisers, concert

The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host an auction, bake sale, yard sale, craft fair and concert to raise funds for the attraction starting Friday.

A community-wide yard sale, live and silent auctions, bake sale and craft show is planned for Friday and Saturday on the Great Passion Play grounds. Hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day, with the live auction planned at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Guests can don Biblical costumes and have their photos taken. Kids can enjoy a bounce house and other fun games.

The attraction is also accepting yard sale donations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily this week. Residents are invited to participate and sell their items for a donation to the nonprofit.

The Passion Play will also host a concert featuring Jason Crabb at 7 p.m. March 22 at the Great Passion Play amphitheater. Tickets are $10 in advance and are available online at greatpassionplay.org.

More information is available by calling (800) 882-7529.

Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway will perform at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville at 7 p.m. Thursday with special guest pianist Michael McHale.

Sir James Galway is known as the man with the golden flute. He has performed for world leaders including Pope John Paul II and the Empress of Japan and has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide.

His music has appeared on many film soundtracks including Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.

Tickets cost $28-$58. More information is available by calling (479) 443-5600 or online at waltonartscenter.org.

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Northwest Arkansas, Pages 11 on 03/13/2013