NWA Kids Guide

Coleman’s Childrens Academy Spring Fling fundraiser to purchase webcams for the Lowell location.

No matter what your age, we will have something for everyone!

Noah’s Ark Building workshop, The Mad Scientist, Playtime Ponies, Cake Walk, Children’s Fire House, Silent Auction, Razorback Pig Sooie Bus, Gigantic Slide, Prizes, Sit in a Police Car, Car Seat Safety workshop, Carnival Games, Lots of good food

Saturday, May 9th 10:00am-4:00pm

Coleman’s Childrens Academy, 3716 Treat Lane, Springdale, AR 72762

April is Autism Awareness Month.  Autism is diagnosed every 20 minutes in a new child.

The Naturals are honoring Autism Awareness on Thursday, April 30th at the Naturals Stadium.

There will be an autism awareness info booth and the first 2,500 attendees will get a free frisbee.

Tracy Sickels, President of NWA Autism Support Group, and her family will be throwing in the first pitch.  Her 7 year old son has autism.

Show your support and attend this fun event.

www.nwaautismsupport.com

Thurs. April. 23rd

Jones Center Room #112
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Presented by Lynn Donald, AR Support

This workshop will discuss tips on how to get your message heard by school personnel.  There will be an emphasis on direct and positive communication and how to move up the chain of command in addressing problems.  Also ways to make the education of your child more a partnership between home and school will be addressed.

Parenting classes are FREE, but are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early. For more information (479)751-3463

Pre-Run Power Rally
Metroplex Event Center
2305 South 8th Street, Rogers
Friday, May 15, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Adults $10, Children $5, preschool free
Max $25 per family (immediate family)

Attendees will enjoy: Preregistration and check in opportunity, food, crafts, games, inflatables, silent auction and entertainment.

5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 16, 7:30 a.m.
Pinnacle Hills Promenade – Rogers
$20 before April 17; $25 after April 17
Check in and same day registration begins at 6:45 a.m.
Runners begin at 7:30 a.m.; walkers depart immediately after runners

The first 500 runners will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag with coupons and samples from sponsors. Medals will be awarded to the first, second, and third places in their age category (6 age categories plus male and female).

11th Annual Youth Run
FREE for K-8th Grades
Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.
Pinnacle Hills Promenade – Rogers
Check in and same day registration begins at 8 a.m.
Runs begin at 9 a.m.

The first 700 child participants will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag with samples and coupons from sponsors. All participants will receive a blue ribbon and be eligible to win door prizes at the completion of the run. Participants must be present to receive the run goodie bag and win the door prizes. The school with the most students running and the school with the highest % of show rate will each receive a $75.00 gift certificate from Best Sports to be used for athletic equipment.

Parents who wish to register and run with their children (in a non-competitive manner) will receive a run T-Shirt and water bottle for a $10 donation. Parents that register and run with their children will be eligible for a special family door prize.

For more info www.kendrickfincher.org

Thurs. April. 16th
Jones Center Room #112
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Presented by Dr. Paul Baston, Camp War Eagle Mentoring

All families experience conflict.  Mediation is one technique that can be used to help defuse or deescalate anger and conflict in our homes.  Many times these conflicts may need to be negotiated with the assistance of a professional mediator.  Mediation skills can benefit all families and this workshop will be beneficial to all attendees.

Parenting classes are FREE, but are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early. For more information (479)751-3463

Saturday, April 25th
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn Convention Center
Springdale I-540 and Hwy. 412

Learn more at www.nwaboutiqueshow.com!

ATTENTION Parents of Springdale Teenagers:
Special Parent Information Meeting to Discuss Drug Abuse

Thurs. April 16
6:30-8:00pm
Pontiac Coffee House on Thompson Ave. in Springdale

Program sponsored by Springdale Public Schools PTO/PTA Organizations. For more info contact Sherry Lloyd.

Thurs. April. 9th
Jones Center Room #112
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Presented by Marti Genge, Pages of Parenting

Children communicate their emotional hurts and needs through their behavior.  By recognizing your child’s acting-out behavior as an unmet need, you can connect instead of react.

Parenting classes are FREE, but are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early. For more information (479)751-3463.