Blood centerseeks donors
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks strives for area blood reserves to be at around a three-day supply for all blood types. At this time, the blood center reserves show a less than two-day supply of type O negative, B negative and A positive blood. Upcoming blood drives include:
•Harrison: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24, Hillcrest Home, 1111 Maplewood Road
•Kingston: 1-6 p.m. Oct. 24, Kingston High School, Highway 74
Information: (800) 280-5337 or cbco.org.
'Get Moving'walk slated
Learn how physical, occupational and speech therapy can help people with Parkinson's disease. Members of the Outpatient Therapy Clinic at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Campus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will be on hand to give demonstrations and discuss physical therapy and speech therapy options at "Moving Day Northwest Arkansas: A Walk for Parkinson's." The program will begin with registration at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 21, and the walk will begin at 3:30 p.m. at Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, in front of Local Lime, 2103 S. Promenade Blvd. in Rogers.
In addition to movement activities and a family-friendly walk, participants can engage with UAMS therapy clinic staff to learn more about resources that can help people with Parkinson's and their caregivers better manage their disease.
Moving Day is more than just a walk. It highlights "movement" and exercise as a symbol of hope and progress because of its essential role in treating Parkinson's disease. The event will feature a Movement Pavilion, with activities like dance, yoga, Pilates, tai chi and more.
Information: (501) 686-8998 or (479) 713-8679.
Pelkonento lecture
Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen will present a lecture at 4 p.m. Oct. 22 in Ken and Linda Sue Shollmier Hall, Room 250 of Vol Walker Hall, on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, as part of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design lecture series.
Pelkonen is an architect, writer and associate professor at the Yale School of Architecture, where she teaches design, history and theory subjects. Her scholarly work deals with the genesis and meaning of form in various geographic and historical contexts.
In her lecture, "Exhibitions That Transformed Architecture, 1948-2000," Pelkonen will discuss the way exhibitions influenced how modern architecture was made, discussed and ultimately experienced. The focus is on exhibitions that introduced new themes, concepts and representational techniques into architectural discourse.
The public is invited to attend. Admission is free, with limited seating.
Information: (479) 575-4704 or fayjones.uark.edu.
Student artistto be lauded
The city of Bentonville held a poster contest for junior high and high school students as part of celebrating Community Planning Month. The American Planning Association and its members participate in National Community Planning Month to raise the visibility of the important role of city planners and community planning across the United States. It is held annually in October. This year's theme is "Housing as Community Infrastructure."
The winning artwork was created by Claire Brown, an eighth-grader who attends Fulbright Junior High School. Her art teacher is Jerris Palmer.
Brown will be congratulated at the poster unveiling, held before the City Council meeting at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 23. The poster will be displayed on the south side of the Community Development building for one year.
Information: (479) 271-3122 or email [email protected].
Museum holdsopen House
The Bella Vista Historical Museum will host its annual Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25. The museum showcases the past 100-plus years of Bella Vista history. Volunteers will be on hand to help answer questions about the exhibits, including the temporary exhibit on architect Fay Jones, which is on loan from the Old Statehouse Museum in Little Rock.
The museum is located at the corner of U.S. 71 and Kingsland, next door to the American Legion, in Bella Vista.
Information: (479) 855-2335 or bellavistamuseum.org.
Family fun
scheduled
A talent show, chili cook-off, volleyball game and Halloween event comprise the events for this year's Family Weekend, to be held Oct. 26-27 at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.
The weekend's events are free and open to the public.
The schedule of events includes:
Oct. 26 -- 6 to 7 p.m.: Reception and check-in at the Boreham Library patio, co-hosted by the Student Activities Office and Greek Life and Leadership; 7 p.m.: Greek talent show at the amphitheater, hosted by the Greek board.
Oct. 27 -- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Chili cook-off and tailgate at the Stubblefield Center parking lot; 1 p.m.: Lady Lions volleyball game vs. St. Edwards at the Stubblefield Center; 6 to 10 p.m.: Haunted Union in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. The award-winning Halloween event offers carnival games, trunk-or-treat, and a haunted house.
Information: campuslife.uafs.edu/student-activities/family-weekend.
OLI sets
new classes
Osher Lifelong Institute at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville announces the following classes for the upcoming week:
•Oct. 22: "Small Business Income Tax and Money Management Strategies," $30 members, $45 nonmembers; Oct. 22: "Living to 90 and Beyond, Vibrantly," $30 members, $45 nonmembers
•Oct. 22 and Nov. 14: "World War I: Advances in Technology," $35 members, $50 nonmembers
•Oct. 24: "Learn to Freelance for regional/Special Interest Magazines," $55 members, $70 nonmembers
Information: (479) 575-4545 or olli.uark.edu.
Town hall
announced
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks will host a town hall at 11 a.m. Oct. 29 in the auditorium of Building 3, 1100 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville.
The town hall will serve as an open forum for veterans and a listening session for VHSO leadership, with the goal of ensuring veterans, their families, and beneficiaries have the opportunity to be heard, and have their concerns addressed. VHSO will also give an update regarding the Pathology Lookback.
The town hall is open to the public. No registration is required.
Information: (479) 444-4087.
Training
offered
Arkansas Hospice, the state's largest provider of hospice services, will host volunteer training sessions on Oct. 30 and on Nov. 13 for anyone wishing to become a certified hospice volunteer.
Both sessions will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Arkansas Hospice office at 1200 W. Walnut St., Suite 2313, in Rogers. Discussion topics will include the history and philosophy of hospice, concepts of death and dying, the role of the volunteer, spirituality, communication skills and handling bereavement.
After completing the Arkansas Hospice Volunteer Training Program, certified volunteers are eligible for assignments to hospice patients or families. Other volunteer opportunities include helping with office work and special events and specialized volunteering in other areas, such as sewing and pet therapy. All volunteers must pass a background check and driving record check and provide evidence of a current driver's license and automobile insurance. A tuberculosis skin test and a flu shot are also required if volunteering involves direct contact with patients.
The deadline for registration is Oct. 24.
Information: (479) 621-6900.
Volunteers
requested
The city of Bentonville is looking for volunteers to participate in its sixth annual Tree Planting Blitz on Nov. 2.
The event will start at 8 a.m., and participants will plant nearly 300 trees throughout the city. This event is part of the "Keep Arkansas Beautiful/the fall Great Arkansas Cleanup."
Holes will already be dug, and the trees will be placed on-site. A tree planting "expert" will be available to assist volunteers. Lunch and an event T-shirt are provided.
Registration is required and can be done online through at signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4daaaf23a3fb6-6thannual.
Information: (479) 271-3122 or email [email protected].
Fall colors
featured
Hobbs State Park enjoys a working partnership with the Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas. Coming soon will be a free fall photography "Photo Walk" led by Cleo Wright, nature photographer and other members of PSNWA ,at 7 a.m. Nov. 3, starting at the parking lot on Arkansas 12 at the beginning of the Historic Van Winkle and Sinking Stream Trailheads, 1 1/2 miles west of the Hobbs State Park visitor center.
The theme of this event is "Lingering Fall Colors," focusing on the final changing colors of the foliage at Hobbs State Park. Bring whatever camera gear you are comfortable with, be it a full-frame DSLR or a smartphone. If you are familiar with the manual settings of your camera, and like fall color/nature photography, this photo walk is for you.
The photo walk will take place rain or shine. Overcast and wet mornings create some of the best photographic fall color opportunities.
The trails are described as "easy" in difficulty, yet it is suggested to bring sturdy shoes suitable for hiking. Sinking Stream Trail has one small elevation. The Historic Van Winkle Trail is wheelchair accessible. Each trail is 0.5 miles in length.
Information: (479) 789-5000, psnwa.org or friendsofhobbs.com.
Giveaway
offers trees
The city of Bentonville is hosting its 16th consecutive tree giveaway from 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 3 at the Downtown Activity Center, 215 S.W. A St. The goal of the giveaway is to increase the city's overall tree canopy, promote a healthier environment and improve the physical appearance and visual character of the built environment.
Approximately 400 trees are available to Bentonville residents only. The limit is two trees per household. A Bentonville mailing address may fall outside of the Bentonville city limits. Only those residents that live inside the city limits qualify for the tree giveaway.
Pre-registration is available which enables participants to receive advance Bentonville residency verification and tree reservation for pickup at any time during the event.
Approximately 50 trees will be available for Bentonville residents that did not pre-register. Proof of Bentonville residency is required.
The giveaway is made possible by the city's tree and landscape advisory committee, the Bentonville parks conservancy, Steuart Walton and the Walton Family Foundation.
Information: (479) 271-3122 or bentonvillear.com/467/Fall-Tree-Giveaway.
Rivera
to speak
Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera, former president of Costa Rica, will speak Nov. 3 at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith as part of the university's Spanish Teacher Symposium.
Rivera will speak at 10 a.m. in the theater of Windgate Art & Design, located at 535 N. Waldron Road. The event, which is organized by the World Languages Department, runs from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The symposium includes breakout sessions, a campus tour, and a concert featuring the University of Arkansas Latin American Music Ensemble to end the event.
Up to five hours of continuing education units can be earned by educators.
Information: (479) 788-7979 or email [email protected].
Veterans
honored
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks is calling all current and former members of the military to don their uniforms and attend the annual Veterans Day Observance at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. VHSO will host the ceremony in observance of Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 in the auditorium of Building 3 on the Fayetteville campus. All branches of the military are encouraged to attend.
The event is open to the public.
Information: (479) 444-4087 or (479) 790-9068.
5K race is
set Nov. 10
The Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corp. is holding its 10th annual Veterans Memorial 5K Race beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Fayetteville National Cemetery, 700 S. Government Ave. RNCIC is seeking sponsors and runners for the event.
Sponsors will provide shirts and goody bags to all runners. Awards and prizes will be presented to the top overall male and female runners and to the top three male and female runners in each age group.
Money raised from this race will help purchase land adjacent to the Fayetteville National Cemetery to keep the cemetery open for veteran burials. Without these land donations, the Fayetteville National Cemetery would be closed for new burials, as the federal government does not buy land to expand an existing national cemetery.
Entry fee is $25 early registration or $30 the day of the race. Group rates are available.
Information and registration: (479) 871-7478, rncic.com or app.regwiz.io/register/veterans5k/373.
First aid
to be topic
Hobbs State Park will offer a two-day first aid course which immerses participants in basic wilderness medicine procedures, preparing individuals to take immediate action when an outdoor activity doesn't go as planned and 911 responders are hours away. Time is split between interactive classroom sessions and hands-on field scenarios to prepare participants and help them quickly develop basic backcountry medical care skills.
Tim Burroughs, NREMT/EMT-W, team leader with Washington County search and rescue, will lead this course, which is accepted by the Boy Scouts of America.
The course will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 24-25 at Hobbs State Park visitor center, located on Arkansas 12, just east of the Arkansas 12 and War Eagle Road intersection. The cost of the course is $135.
Information: (479) 595-1655 or email [email protected].
NAN Profiles on 10/21/2018