Child care training set
Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas is providing free training. Classes include:
• Monday: “Anger: Guiding Children in Choices and Consequences.” You can’t yell at your child and be effective at the same time. Learn how choices and consequences create learning opportunities for children. Class is held from 10 a.m. to noon at 614 E. Emma Ave., Suite 131 in Springdale.
• Tuesday: “New Skills for Frazzled Parents” will explore the DVD by brain researcher Dr. Daniel Amen as it presents parenting skills in a fun and practical way. “The instruction manual that should have come with your child.” Class will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at 614 E. Emma Ave., Suite 131 in Springdale.
• Wednesday: “Poverty 101,” will present an overview of poverty, homelessness and hunger in Northwest Arkansas, and explore ways this impacts learning and self-esteem. We will explore the work of poverty expert Dr. Donna Beegle and discuss community resources that alleviate poverty. Class is from 10 a.m. to noon at 1200 W. Walnut St., in Rogers.
Classes are free and first come, first-served.
Information: (479) 751-3463 or nwachildcare.org.
Blood center needs donors
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host blood drives at the following locations:
• Bella Vista: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, American Legion Post 341, 1889 Bella Way
• Fayetteville: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Arvest Bank, 3045 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, City of Fayetteville, 101 W. Rock St.; 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2925 Old Missouri Road
• Harrison: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Hillcrest Home, 1111 Maplewood Road
• Lowell: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Wachter Network Services, Inc., 1419 W. Monroe Ave.
Information: cbco.org or
(800) 280-5337.
Veterans Town Hall slated
The Veterans Administration Health Care Systems of the Ozarks will host a veterans town hall from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday 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 system leadership, with the goal of ensuring veterans, their families and beneficiaries have the opportunity to be heard and have their concerns addressed by senior VA officials. Health system representatives also will be joined by representatives from the Veterans Benefits Administration to help answer any benefits questions.
The town hall is open to the public — including veterans, family members or other beneficiaries, as well as congressional stakeholders, veterans service organizations, nongovernmental organizations and community partners. No registration is required, and the event is free to attend.
Patriot Parade honors military
The Patriots will be host for a 4th of July Patriot Parade, beginning with pre-parade entertainment at 9:30 a.m. July 4 in the Sugar Creek Shopping Center in Bella Vista. The parade march starts at 10 a.m.
The Patriot Parade celebrates Independence Day by honoring past and present military personnel.
Information: (479) 876-2624 or email ltcparsons@cox.net.
4th of July Birthday Stroll set
The Eureka Springs Historical Museum is hosting a 4th of July Birthday Stroll history walk from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 3. The stroll starts at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library and ends at the Fuller House on Spring Street.
The stroll will be similar to the annual event “Voices from Eureka’s Silent City.” The Birthday Stroll will focus on Spring Street, with a historical character featured outside each home, giving a brief summary of the significance of the home pertaining to the history of Eureka Springs and the people who resided there.
Tickets are $25 and include a history stroll ticket and a boxed chicken lunch at the end of the tour. Tickets can be purchased online at eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org or at 95 S. Main St. in Eureka Springs.
Information: (479) 253-9417.
Kickoff event has French twist
This year, the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow is adding an extra French twist to “Samplings and Sips,” the kickoff event of Fleur Delicious 2016, which will begin at 5 p.m. July 5 at The Writer’s Colony at Dairy Hollow, 515 Spring St. in Eureka Springs. Inspired by the “Outlander” books and television series, the theme is taken from the 18th century glamour of Paris.
This year’s sips will feature a sparkling French champagne courtesy of Eureka Zen; a rose from the Tavel Region of France, provided by Grotto Wood Fired Grill and Wine Cave; a robust Bordeaux, courtesy of the Loretta Young Legacy Project; and a variety of local wines, provided by Vicki and Greg Schneider of Railway Winery.
Samplings this year are provided by the newest Fleur Delicious partner, Kent Walker Artisan Cheese of Little Rock, which will be presenting a wide array of delicious, handmade, caveaged artisan cheeses. And because no French food experience would be complete without bread, they are featuring a selection of heavenly hand-crafted breads baked by Caribe Restaurant and Jana Jones. French desserts will be served along with a dessert wine.
Poetry on Demand will be set up so participants can request an original poem composed for them by local poets Mackenzie Doss and Molly Sroges.
WCDH also debuts the inaugural edition of a series of French-inspired paintings by Teresa Pelliccio at this year’s event.
Tickets are a $15 donation to the Writers’ Colony.
Information: (479) 253-7444 or email director@writerscolony.org.
Women’s Chorus invites singers
Bella Vista’s Women’s Chorus starts a new season at 12:45 p.m. Aug. 17 and invites singers from the tri-county area to join them. Everyone is welcome, no tryouts or experience needed. Directed by Larry Zehring, the choir performs classical, pop, folk and show tunes for local clubs and events. Rehearsals are at 12:45 p.m. Mondays in the music room of the Bella Vista First United Methodist Church.
Information: (479) 715-6154, (479) 925-3043 or BellaVistaPOA.com.
British soccer camp offered
Springdale Parks and Recreation is offering a British soccer Camp July 18-22 for children ages 3 to 15. Campers can register at challengersports.com.
Information: (479) 750-8185 or springdalear.gov.
Council seeks nominations
The Arkansas Arts Council is accepting nominations for the 2017 Governor’s Arts Awards. The annual awards program recognizes Arkansas artists, arts patrons and corporations for their outstanding contributions to the arts community. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 5. Nominees must be current Arkansas residents or Arkansas-based corporations.
Nominations are accepted in seven categories: arts community development, arts in education, corporate sponsorship of the arts, individual artist, folklife, patron and lifetime achievement.
A distinguished panel from the Arkansas arts community reviews the nominations, and the award winners will be honored at an awards ceremony in the spring. Each nomination will be judged on the significance of the contributions, the range of the individuals and groups served, and the length of time and degree of the activity or contributions.
Nomination forms are available at arkansasarts.org or by contacting Cheri Leffew at (501) 324-9767 or email cheri@arkansasheritage.org.
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