QUOTE OF THE DAY “The things that are important are for parents
to talk with their kids about sex education,
as well as what they’re going through.That kind of communication has proved to be the
most influential in a teen’s life - even if they pretend they’re not listening.” Bradley Planey, associate branch chief for Family Health at the Arkansas Department of Health Article, 1BToday’s meetings Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority, 11:30 a.m.Today’s happenings
Trike Theatre presents Jamie Doesn’t Want to Take a Bath, 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., 209 N.E. Second St., Bentonville
Nature trail hike, 4 p.m., Withrow Springs State Park, near Huntsville
Withrow bike tour, 4 p.m., Withrow Springs State Park, near HuntsvilleLooking ahead
Dutch oven workshop, 9 a.m. Saturday, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, near Rogers
Ozark Wireless Society, 10 a.m. Saturday, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, Springdale
Canoe/kayak program, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Fort Smith
Van Winkle historic trail tour, 11 a.m. Saturday, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, near Rogers
Big Guns of the Civil War, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Fort Smith National Historic Site
Basin Park Art Fest, 11 a.m.-8 pm. Saturday, Basin Park, Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Music Park opening, 2 p.m. Saturday, North Main Street parking lot, Eureka Springs
Dutch oven desserts, 7 p.m. Saturday, Withrow Springs State Park, near Huntsville
Concert: Trout Fishing in America, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Eureka Springs City AuditoriumClimate change subject of Harrison talk
The Buffalo National River Partners will host a talk by the river’s interpretive ranger Mike Simpson at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Boone County Library in Harrison. Simpson’s talk is titled “Canary in the Coal Mine.”
The discussion is designed to open a dialogue on climate change. Guests will learn about the basic recipe for the atmosphere and radiant sunlight that sustains all life.
They will see examples of changes at national parks due to climate change and hear about how they can reduce their carbon footprints. More information is available online at bnrpartners.org or by calling (870) 365-2881.
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Horses for Healing to host golf event
The fifth annual Horses for Healing Benefit Golf Tournament will be May 31 at the Berksdale Golf Course in Bella Vista. The tournament was rescheduled because of snow in early May.
The tournament is a best-ball, four-man scramble with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Door prizes will be handed out to participants, and the top three teams will receive plaques.
Horses for Healing is a therapeutic riding program for special-needs children. More information is available by calling Stafford Wilson at (479) 254-3200, ext. 3253.
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Devil’s Den plans outdoor sleepover
Devil’s Den State Park near West Fork will host “A Night in the Woods” June 13-14 for children who want to explore the outdoors. The program will introduce kids to camping and basic survival skills.
Participants will learn how to put up a tent, build a fire and catch a fish. Arts and crafts activities and games are also planned.
The sleepover starts at 10 a.m. June 13 and ends at 3 p.m.
June 14. The camp-out is recommended for ages 8 to 12.
Cost to attend is $75. More information is available by calling Rebekah Penny at (479) 761-3325.
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Northwest Arkansas, Pages 11 on 05/24/2013