Friends of Animals to host chili supper
A chili supper sponsored by the North Little Rock Friends of Animals is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday at Park Hill Christian Church, 4400 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in North Little Rock.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 9-12. Proceeds will go to the North Little Rock Animal Shelter for adoption, rescue, spay and neuter programs. Friends of Animals is the shelter’s fundraising support organization.
The menu is to include chili (with beans, without beans and vegetarian), coleslaw, nachos, crackers, punch, coffee and homemade desserts.
Entertainment will be by Resonating Grace, a gospel group, and Reflections Entertainment Tribute performing “Top 10 hits,” according to a news release.
Mardi Gras parade to be held for dogs
The Argenta Arts District will hold the Mardi Grasthemed Argenta Krewe of Barkus Parade and Block Party, a one-float parade for costumed dogs with their similarly attired owners, at 3 p.m. Sunday in North Little Rock.
North Little Rock’s event, the fifth annual Barkus Parade, will start at Fifth and Maple streets in Argenta and include games, live music, prizes and Mardi Gras beads. The event is free.
Those seeking more information can visit the Argenta Krewe of Barkus’ Facebook page.
The event is based on New Orleans’ Krewe of Barkus formed in 1992 - a takeoff from the Krewe of Bacchus, a Mardi Gras parade named for the Roman god of wine and vegetation. The New Orleans Barkus event, which leads costumed dogs on a parade route through the city’s French Quarter, is being held today.
24th Carousel Ball will be held April 5
The North Little Rock Woman’s Club 24th annual Carousel Ball will be April 5 at the Patrick Henry Hays Senior Citizens Center, 401 W. Pershing Blvd. in North Little Rock.
The event will include dinner, dancing to the Tommy Henderson Band, and live and silent auctions. The event is black-tie optional. North Little Rock City Clerk Diane Whitbey will be master of ceremonies.
Tickets are $50 each, with $25 considered tax deductible, according to the event’s flier. Table reservations are required and are to be made by April 1.
The Carousel Ball benefits the North Little Rock Heritage, Bowker and Willow Houses, the senior citizens center and the Woman’s Club’s community service projects.
Those interested in tickets or more information can contact Helen Greenfield at (501) 835-5019.
Arkansas, Pages 15 on 02/23/2014