Shiloh Museum of Ozark History supporters joined the staff and board members for the 50th Anniversary Frolic on Sept. 8 in the museum and on the grounds in Springdale. The event included food trucks, live music by RachelB/Table for 3 and a chance to "experience the old-time Ozarks." Activity stations provided guests the opportunity to try their hands at milking a cow, Dutch oven cooking, handweaving, making lace and spinning fiber.
The museum continued the festivities Sept. 22 with the 50th Anniversary Family Celebration. The day included children's activities such as a scavenger hunt, photos with cutouts of historical figures, model railroads, face painting, door prizes and cake and ice cream.
At a Glance
5oth Anniversary Frolic
Who: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
What: Guests had the chance to try “old-time Ozarks” activities.
When: Sept. 8
Where: The museum in Springdale
Information: (479) 750-8165
Walk This Way With the Finest fashion show
Who: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Arkansas Chapter, NWA Branch
What: Young professionals competed to raise the most money for the organization.
When: Sept. 8
Where: Fayetteville Town Center
Information: (479) 799-3206 or [email protected]
Those joining the museum for the Frolic included Linda Wray, Jeannie Gillmore, Marsha Jones, Kathy McFetridge, Jan Struebing, Elizabeth Weathers, Dolores Stamps, Chris Christoffel and Go Strealy.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Arkansas Chapter, Northwest Arkansas Branch got a boost from Weekend With the Finest, which consisted of Golf This Way With the Finest on Sept. 7 and the Walk This Way With the Finest fashion show Sept. 8. The two events helped the group net some $300,000.
"Walk This Way With the Finest honorees are individuals, ages 25-40, who exemplify leadership qualities, are active in volunteer roles, and/or have excelled in the Northwest Arkansas business community." The 22 young professionals spent the past several weeks competing to raise the most money for the foundation.
Guests at the fashion show had the opportunity to gain insight about those living with cystic fibrosis from Lindsay Mitchell. She said that as a 36-year-old patient in the cystic fibrosis world, she is "senior citizen."
The top five honorees were:
Ryan Marchewka, Henkel Corporation;
*Ray Hathaway, 3M;
*Kelsey Casey, Walmart;
*Chantel Shuler, Walmart; and
*Rachel McLosky, Mars Inc.
For more event photos -- nwadg.com/photos/society.
Columnist Carin Schoppmeyer can be reached by email at [email protected].
NAN Profiles on 09/23/2018