2 meetings set on drainage projects
Little Rock Public Works Department employees will hold two public meetings on drainage improvement projects in the city.
On Monday, the staff will present plans for drainage improvements along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from 21st Street to 24th Street. The meeting will be held in the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Resource Center at 1813 Wright Ave.
On Thursday, the staff will present plans for drainage improvements on Senate Drive in Ward 2. The meeting will be held in the Southwest Community Center at 6401 Baseline Road.
Both meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor starts series for video updates
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. on Labor Day launched a new weekly video series, where he'll update residents on his latest activities and initiatives.
"Every week, you'll get to hear from me about our priorities for the week and how you can be involved," Scott said in the inaugural installment.
The two-minute clip highlighted Scott's proclamation of September as "Education Month" and continued efforts to partner with the Little Rock School District.
The mayor is asking the public to submit ideas for a name of the series to mayor@littlerock.gov. He said in the Labor Day video that he'll soon include the best five proposed names in a poll on Facebook and Twitter to determine the winner.
The videos are watchable at littlerock.gov and on the city's YouTube channel.
Fundraiser to aid Huntington's work
A fundraising event for the Huntington's Disease Society of America will be held at War Memorial Park on Oct. 5.
Huntington's disease is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, deteriorating a person's physical and mental abilities. Proceeds from the event will go toward the association's "mission to improve the lives of everyone affected by Huntington's disease," according to a news release.
An all-day BBQ cook-off will start in the morning. A “Team Hope” walk will begin at 5 p.m. Participants may register for the walk anytime before 4 p.m.
Information about registration can be found at hdsa.org/thwlittlerock. More information is available by contacting Cindy Hillyer at (501) 831-8452 or chillyer@artelco.com.
LR historic sites' website updated
The city of Little Rock has updated its historic sites website, which allows the public to learn more about historic structures, streets and districts online.
The site is accessible at maps.littlerock.state.ar.us/webapps/LR_Historic_Sites/. More information about individually listed structures has been added, which users can view by clicking on the structure on the map.
The city is adding additional information about how some streets are named.
T-Rex fun run set to raise park cash
The Capitol View Stifft Station Neighborhood Association will host a T-Rex-themed fun run Sept. 21 at Little Rock's War Memorial Park.
The first annual "Running of the Rexes" will be from 9-11 a.m. and is open to anyone who wants to join for an approximately mile-long walk or run. Proceeds will help develop the neighborhood's new Rose Creek Park.
It is encouraged -- but not required -- that participants walk or run in dinosaur costumes. Registration is $30, and the association is offering online purchases of inflatable T-Rex costumes for $50 on its registration website.
Stones Throw Brewing will provide beer for participants who are older than 21, and root beer will be available for all runners. Drink wristbands will be available for a $10 donation during the event.
Registration information is available at TRexRun.com.
More information can be obtained by contacting Grant Morris at (501) 920-1458 or admin@cvssna.org.
Fight Club theme for library events
In addition to a Fight Club-inspired writing contest and movie showing, the Central Arkansas Library System's Banned Books Week events will include a soap-making workshop and a lecture from a former professional fighter, the library announced last week.
On Sept. 24, artisan soap-maker Tammy Sue Pope of Moss Mountain Farm will lead a demonstration at noon in the Dee Brown Library. Fight Club features soap-making as a source of income and a "springboard to several memorable episodes," though familiarity with the book or movie aren't required to enjoy the demonstration. The session will be followed by a screening of Fight Club at 5:30 p.m. Another demonstration will be held the same day at 6:30 p.m. in the Thompson Library at 38 Rahling Circle.
On Sept. 26, former Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator professional fighter Roli Delgado will appear in the Ron Robinson Theater at 100 River Market Ave. Delgado, who was featured on the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter, will offer fighting tips in a talk and demonstration. Light refreshments will be served afterward.
All events are free and open to the public. More information can be found at cals.org.
Vote in at LR Zoo; orangutan named
The Little Rock Zoo's newest orangutan now has a name -- Kasih, which is Malay for love.
The zoo had asked the public to choose from four Malay names in an online poll and revealed the winning name on Aug. 31.
Kasih was born July 29 to mother Berani and father Bandar.
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CORRECTION: An all-day BBQ cook-off to benefit the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will be held at War Memorial Park on Oct. 5, starting in the morning. A “Team Hope” walk will begin at 5 p.m. Participants may register for the walk anytime before 4 p.m. An earlier version of this story gave the wrong registration and start time for the walk due to incorrect information from the organization.