The Arkansas Support Network Summer Gala: An Evening With Nolan Richardson, scheduled for July 25 at the Fayetteville Town Center, will benefit the nonprofit organization's KidsClub.
KidsClub is a nine-week, half-day summer camp for kids with disabilities ages 10 to 17. Arkansas Support Network does not charge a fee to campers; neither does the nonprofit agency receive state or federal money for KidsClub.
An Evening With Nolan Richardson
What: Former University of Arkansas men’s basketball coach, silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and the Mike Harrod Band, benefiting Arkansas Support Network
When: VIP admission 6 p.m., general admission 6:30 p.m. July 25
Where: Fayetteville Town Center
Tickets: VIP, $55; general admission, $45
Information: (479) 927-4100 or supports.orgs
The group operates KidsClub in partnership with The Jones Center for Families in Springdale, the Rogers Activity Center and the Siloam Springs Boys and Girls Club. The camp is serving some 55 children this summer.
Susan McCourt, KidsClub director, said the program is important "because kids with special needs, like all kids, need the opportunity to experience summer camp -- the friendships, activities and memories." She said they do "typical camp stuff -- lots of swimming and arts and crafts." This summer's activities have also included cooking classes, a rodeo outing, a tour of Arvest Ballpark, a trip to Wild Wilderness Drive Through Safari in Gentry and visits to local police and fire departments.
The gala will include a keynote address from Richardson, former University of Arkansas men's basketball coach, a silent auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and the Mike Harrod Band. VIP tickets are available for the event and include a question-and-answer session with Richardson at 6 p.m. and two drink tickets.
-- CARIN SCHOPPMEYER
NAN Our Town on 07/10/2014