Big Little Rock weekend for crossword and Sudoku fans

— Crossword and Sudoku enthusiasts will descend on the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock for its third annual Arkansas Puzzle Day, starting at 1 p.m. Saturday.

The event will feature crossword and Sudoku contests (with an emphasis on accuracy rather than speed), a "multi-puzzle fun-and-games hour" and an educational session on puzzle history, strategy and tips for solving challenging crosswords.

Officiating will be Judge Vic Fleming of Little Rock and Bonnie Gentry of Scottsdale, Ariz., co-editors of Random House Casual Crosswords. Kickoff for the event will be a Casual Crosswords autograph party and reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Peabody Little Rock hotel. Admission to all events is free.

Read tomorrow's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.

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