QUOTE OF THE DAY “As development keeps happening, those deer have to go somewhere.” Ivy Owen, executive director of Fort Chaffee

Redevelopment Authority, on an urban archery deer hunt planned for Saturday Article, 1BToday’s meetings Washington County Election Commission, 9 a.m.

Today’s happenings

True Lit: Fayetteville Literary Festival, all day, Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville Town Center and Nightbird Books, Fayetteville

Prime of Your Life Expo, for ages 65 and older, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, Springdale

Third annual Vettes 4 Warriors Charity Corvette Rally, 1-7 p.m., Wood Motor Co., Harrison

Homeschool Friday Fun, 2 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville

Bella Vista Hay Days, 4:30 p.m., Arkansas 279 and Rogers Drive, Bella Vista

Friday Night Flights: The French Connection, 5-7 p.m., Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville

Concert: Alabama Shakes with Fly Golden Eagle, 6 p.m., Arkansas Music Pavilion, Washington County Fairgrounds, Fayetteville

Save the Ozarks public meeting, 6 p.m., Eureka Springs City Auditorium

Arkansas Hot Air Balloon Festival, 6 p.m., Lake Harrison Park, Harrison

An Evening with Jack Gantos, 2012 Newbery Medal winner, 7 p.m., Fayetteville Public Library

The Nerd, 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of the Ozarks, Springdale

Twelve Angry Men, 8 p.m., Fort Smith Little Theatre

Jersey Boys, 8 p.m., Walton Arts Center, FayettevilleLooking ahead

CASA Kids Fest, all day Saturday, Lake Harrison Park, Harrison

Eighth annual Kids Triathlon, 7 a.m. Saturday, Brandon Burlsworth Youth Center, Harrison

Gives Back Day 5K in support of House of Hope Homeless Shelter, 7 a.m. Saturday, North Main Street, Harrison

Flea market and auction to benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 500 Arbor Acres Ave., Springdale

Harrison Art League’s Blue Sky Art Festival, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Lake Harrison Park, Harrison

Fourth annual Youth in Harmony Festival, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Benton County School of the Arts High School, Rogers

16th annual Garth Shaddox Fishing Derby, a fundraiser for Independent Living Inc., 9 a.m. Saturday, Lake Harrison

Lee Creek cleanup, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Devil’s Den State Park, West Fork

One More Kayak Workshop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, near Rogers

Bikers Against Child Abuse Poker Run, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Boone County Fairgrounds, Harrison

Polo in the Ozarks, a fundraiser for Life Styles Inc., 4-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Buell Farm, 2232 Bowen Road, Fayetteville

Concert: Cody Slaughter, 7 p.m. Saturday, Lyric Theater, Harrison

Concert: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. Saturday, Bill Baker Amphitheatre, North Arkansas College, Harrison

Rock & Glow, a fundraiser for the Fort Smith Christian Women’s Job Corps, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Chaffee Crossing, Fort Smith

Night stroll on Historic Van Winkle Trail, 9 p.m. Saturday, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, near RogersUnion return to Fort Smith celebrated

The Capt. G.N. Spradling Camp No. 72 Sons of Union Veterans will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Union return to Fort Smith at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Smith National Historic Site.

The U.S. Army under Gen. James G. Blunt spearheaded a campaign to secure the Arkansas River in July 1863. Blount’s forces charged into present-day Oklahoma, pushing Choctaw troops and regiments from Texas to the Muddy Boggy Creek before making a run at Fort Smith.

The U.S. forces attacked across the Poteau River on Sept. 1, 1863, in what was known as the Battle of Devil’s Backbone. U.S. forces retained control of the fort throughout the remainder of the war.

More information is available by calling Larry Puckett at (479) 769-4783.

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Northwest Arkansas, Pages 9 on 09/06/2013