Archives for January 2011

Exploring Arkansas with Jana Wood a guide to enjoying the Natural State

Jana Wood’s Arkansas: An Explorer’s Guide is the definitive guide to enjoying the Natural State. Wood, a native Arkansan and former communications director for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, is both knowledgeable and passionate; her love for the state and its people and places comes … [Read more...]

Griffin Appointed to Majority Whip Team

LITTLE ROCK – Congressman-elect Tim Griffin (AR-02) today issued the following statement after being appointed by House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to be an Assistant Whip for the House Republican Conference during the 112th Congress: “I am honored to be a part of Rep. McCarthy’s … [Read more...]

Lottery Commission Reminds You:Please, Please Play Responsibly!

With the Mega Millions jackpot now at $330 Million for Tuesday night’s drawing, many Arkansans are talking about the Lottery and thinking about playing. As you do your thinking, the Arkansas Lottery Commission has some suggestions: · Remember that it’s only a game—trying to change your … [Read more...]

Friends of the Stone County Library Book Sale Jan 8

Title: Friends of the Stone County Library Book Sale Jan 8Location: Stone County Library, Mountain View, AR Description: The Friends of the Stone County Library are having their first sale of the year on Saturday, January 8, 2011. Books, both fiction and non-fiction, paper back & hard cover, are … [Read more...]

Paul Harris Fundraiser Concert Jan 22 Mountain View

Title: Paul Harris Fundraiser Concert Jan 22 Mountain View Location: Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View Description: Paul Harris in Concert Jan 22, 2011 6:00 pm Ozark Folk Center Mountain View, AR Tickets at: All school Cmpuses, Area Banks, Aunt Minnie's Little Yellow House. Adults … [Read more...]

Comfort Foods Cooking Class Ozark Folk Center Jan 11

What did the Ozark Homesteaders eat to keep warm and fed during the winter? Join us on January 11, from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. in the Skillet Restaurant Kitchen at the Ozark Folk Center for this Comfort Food cooking class and learn how to make these simple, inexpensive, healthy, old-fashioned winter … [Read more...]

GED Testing in Melbourne Jan 10-11

The GED Test will be given at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Arkansas on January 5 & 13 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 516 of the Wyth Duke Adult Education Building. The test will also be given at the following locations in January: Mammoth Spring, AR    Simmons First National Bank    9:00 a.m. … [Read more...]

Greers Ferry West Side School Russian Kaleidoscope Jan 6

Title: Greers Ferry West Side School Russian Kaleidoscope Jan 6Location: Greers Ferry West Side School Hwy 92Description: January 6th at 6:30 West Side Schools are having a Russian Kaleidoscope. This will be a chance to learn about the art, music, and culture of Russia. Everyone is invited. It will … [Read more...]

BAAC offering “Art in the Afternoon” for Students Beginning Jan 4

Beginning on Tuesday, January 4th, the Batesville Area Arts Council will be offering an "ART IN THE AFTERNOON" for students ages 8 - 13 years old at the BAAC Art Gallery on Main ( 246 E. Main Street). Each Tuesday afternoon from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Jennifer Dickie, along with other volunteers, … [Read more...]