Carin Schoppmeyer

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S CASA PALOOZA Patrons Preview Playhouses

PROCEEDS PAIR ADVOCATES WITH CHILDREN

LITTLE ROCK — Wired for electricity and cable and complete with appliances, the five diminutive domiciles being auctioned to benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates of Northwest Arkansas are definitely not our grandparents’ playhouses. Read More »

S ALL OURS, ALL HOURS Supporters Sip Scotch

DANCE CONTEST BENEFITS COALITION

FAYETTEVILLE — The smell of scotch seeped through the doors to greet Walton Arts Center patrons as they arrived for the center’s Scotch Tasting on Feb. 25. Read More »

Are You Smarter Than A Hog?

TRIVIA CHALLENGE BENEFITS CHARITY

Q1: What problem did Leonardo da Vinci, Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and Gen. George Patton have in common? Read More »

ALL OURS, ALL HOURS Life Styles Celebrates Possibility

UNITED WAY LAUNCHES INITIATIVE

Arts Center of the Ozarks supporters eschewed the heavy coats, sweaters, scarves and hats it seems we’ve been wearing forever for the second annual Beach Ball on Feb. 20. Read More »

ALL OURS, ALL HOURS Sweeties Share Show

WINE, CHOCOLATES SERVED UP FOR CAUSE

Sweethearts took a trip down the Mississippi River on Feb. 13 and 14 at the Rogers Little Theater’s Valentine Spectacular. Read More »

Foundation Pops Corks For Cure

TASTING BENEFITS CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH

Wine lovers of all grades — beginner to connoisseur — will find something they’ll like at the third annual Northwest Arkansas Wine Opener, according to Allison Brock, Wine Opener committee co-chairwoman. The fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation combines Brock’s expertise as sales catering coordinator for the Doubletree Guest Suites — Bentonville with a cause close to her heart. Read More »

Soup Sippers Support Advocacy Group

ADOPT-A-BEAR RAISES FOSTER CARE AWARENESS

Few things are better on a cold winter day than a steaming hot bowl of soup. Unless it’s several bowls and it benefi ts a good cause — warming stomachs and hearts alike. Read More »

ALL OURS, ALL HOURS Deltas Don Masks

FASHION STRUTS FOR CHARITY

Elaborate gilded and feathered Mardi Gras masks were paired with crimson and cream gowns donned by members of the Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. for their annual Crimson and Cream Scholarship Ball on Feb. 6. Read More »

Mardi Gras Celebration Lingers

GROUP HOSTS MASQUERADE BALL FOR BOYS and GIRLS CLUB SUPPORTERS

Mardi Gras celebrations won’t be over Tuesday for supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County. Read More »

S ALL OURS, ALL HOURS - Advocates Swing For Center

BIG NIGHT NOT PUT ON ICE

FAYETTEVILLE — An onslaught of ice predicted for Jan. 28 did not deter supporters and swing fans from attending the Jones Center’s Big Night in downtown Fayetteville. Read More »

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The Old Main playhouse is wired for television and cable, has a built-in desk with shelving, custom Razorback railing and custom entertainment center.

Published March 7, 2010
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John and Brandy Overton, with their daughter Sofia Overton, show the Old Main playhouse they built and donated to the Playhouse Palooza silent auction to benefit CASA. The auction will conclude at 5 p.m. Saturday at Northwest Arkansas Mall.

Published March 7, 2010
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Judge Stacey Zimmerman, from left, talks with Court Appointed Special Advocates board members Stephanie Wilson-Scott, Kathy Wade and President Ed Parrish and Shea Renfroe, CASA director of development.

Published March 7, 2010
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Holly and Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder stand on the porch of the “Sheriff’s Office” playhouse donated by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Published March 7, 2010
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Walton Arts Center Board President Jeff Schomburger, left, and center President and CEO Peter Lane welcome supporters to the Feb. 25 Scotch Tasting.

Published March 7, 2010
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