NWA Kids Guide

If your kids are looking to burn off energy in a creative kind of way this February break, join Trike Theatre as it takes over the halls of R.E. Baker Elementary School.

The professionals from Trike, a professional theatre for youth located in downtown Bentonville, will travel to Africa during Trike Theatre’s African Folk Tales Fine Arts Intersession Camp for kindergarten through fourth graders during the week of February 8.

“We’ll retell the famous trickster tales, Anansi the Spider and Zomo the Rabbit, through drama, dance and visual arts” said Jason Suel, who along with fellow Trike instructor, Chamisa Wheeler, will lead the creative endeavor.  “Students will act the characters, learn African dances, create masks and puppets, design sets and props and make African instruments.  They will rehearse the stories all week and perform their short plays on Friday for family and friends.” 

Camp will be held at R.E. Baker Elementary, 301 N.W. Third St. in Bentonville, from 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m. for bus riders) to 3 p.m., February 8-12. Students should bring snacks, water and lunch each day, while opening the door to a world of creativity and expression.

The price is $165, plus a $10 Trikester membership fee. Registration is available at www.triketheatre.org and at the webpage for the Bentonville Public School’s online folder. For more information, call Trike at 866-331-3681.  Space is limited and registration must be completed by Saturday, February 6.

SPECIAL EVENTS

New Exhibit on Fancy Clothing
All Dressed Up, an exhibit of men’s, women’s, and children’s fancy clothing, will open at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History on Monday, February 1.  “The exhibit includes clothing worn by folks in Northwest Arkansas on special occasions,” said Carolyn Reno, museum collections manager.  “It’s a wonderful variety of finery, such as an elegant tailor-made tuxedo, a stunning homemade prom dress, and a child’s beautiful blue sailor suit,” Reno continued.  

The exhibit will be on view through January 22, 2011. Located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtownSpringdale , the Shiloh Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Admission is free.  For more information, call 750-8165.

Caring for Heirloom Textiles 
Shiloh Museum collections manager Carolyn Reno will present “Precious Threads: Preserving Heirloom Textiles,” Wednesday, February 17, at noon at the Shiloh Museum .  “I’ll share tips on how to care from treasured family garments—everything from wedding gowns to football letter jackets,” said Reno .  The program is presented in conjunction with the museum’s newest exhibit, All Dressed Up, which features dress clothingworn by Ozark men, women, and children during the 1800s and 1900s. The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.
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Film on Women’s Suffrage Movement 
Iron-Jawed Angels, a 2004 HBO film about the American women’s suffrage movement in the 1910s starring Hillary Swank and Golden Globe winner Anjelica Huston, will be shown at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark Historyon Saturday, February 27, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  The event is sponsored by Fayetteville Business and Professional Women.  Admission is free.  The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

MONTHLY MEETINGS AT THE SHILOH MUSEUM

Writing Group to Meet

LifeWriters, a group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, will meet Monday, February 1 and Monday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call June Jefferson at 790-2588.

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Photo Identification Group

The Shiloh Museum ’s Photo Identification Group will meet Saturday, February 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the museum to continue identifying people, places, and events in Northwest Arkansas photos taken over the last 40 years. The Shiloh Museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Railway Society to Meet

The Boston Mountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will meet Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History .  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Civil War Roundtable to Meet

The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Wireless Society to Meet

The Ozark Wireless Society will meet Saturday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Sacred Harp Singers to Meet

The Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers will meet Sunday, February 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.  The museum is located at the corner of Johnson and Main in downtown Springdale .  For more information, call 750-8165.

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Thank you,

Susan

Susan Young

Outreach Coordinator

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

118 W. Johnson Avenue

Springdale, AR  72764

479-750-8165

www.springdalear.gov/shiloh

Juggle Fest at The Jones Center
March 26th- Professional Juggling Performances @ 7pm
March 27th- starting at 9a- A chance for kids and adults to learn how to juggle.  Free admission at The Jones Center- Gymnasium

Juggle Fest is an opportunity to see amazing performers who can keep multiple objects in the air!  Juggling comes in many forms and there is something for every one of almost any age; balancing acts, juggling balls or clubs, riding a unicycle, manipulating objects, magic tricks, twirling things, and evening jogging while juggling.

February 1-28 -  Dial-A-Story is available at 479-936-5444.  Listen to a new story every week!  Experience Tumblebooks at http://library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games, and more!

Every Monday

6 PM Crafty Creators - Come join us for Crafty Creators, an hour filled with creation and imagination! This program is best for ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, extension 26.

Every Tuesday

6:30 PM Family Story Time - Family Story Time begins at 6:30 PM every Tuesday. Come and join us for a fun family story time that’s filled with stories, songs and rhymes.  This program is for the entire family. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, extension 26.

Every Wednesday

10:30 AM Preschool Story Time - Preschool Story Time begins at 10:30 AM each Wednesday. Join Ms. Joy each week for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.  A craft will follow.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Every Thursday

9:30 AM Toddler Story Time - Toddler Story Time begins at 9:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Rebecca for stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 2-3 and their caregivers.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

10:30 AM Baby Play and Rhyme Time - Baby Play & Rhyme Time begins at 10:30 AM every Thursday.  Introduce your little one to the library with this special program.  Join Ms. Kathleen for books, rhymes, and songs.  For babies up to 2 years old and their caregivers.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

10:30 AM Preschool Story Time - Preschool Story Time begins at 10:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Joy each week for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 3-5 and their caregivers.  A craft will follow.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Thursdays (New Program started in January)

February 4, 11, 18, 25

4:00-4:45 PM – Miss J’s Journeys – Join Miss Jackie for a new after school program which features a different activity each Thursday and includes a little bit of learning with a lot of fun. These activities are for students in grades 3-5. On February 4 we will be building paper airplanes then testing to see who the best builder is.  February 11 the group will be making a relief map of Arkansas using play dough to show the different land forms of the state.  February 18 during Write and Share Time we will be creating an acrostic poem.  February 25 will be card games for all.  An assortment of card games will be available for the children to learn how to play and enjoy.  Registration is limited to 20 each week and is required for this program. Registration can be done on our web site or by calling 621-1152 ext. 26.

Saturday Story Time

February 6

Saturday Story Time begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 6.  This week’s theme is Groundhog Day! This time is for the whole family with story and craft.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152 extension 26.

Monday

February 8

Monday Night Bookies Book Club begins at 5:30 PM Monday, February 8.  Boys and girls in grades 3-4 are invited to share excellent books, a great discussion, and snacks!  Parents, guardians, or other adult family members are encouraged to participate.  The book to be discussed is Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

Thursday

February 11

Thursday Night Bookies Book Club begins at 5:30 PM Thursday, January 14.  Boys and girls in grades 5-7 are invited to share excellent books, a great discussion, and snacks!  Parents, guardians, or other adult family members are encouraged to participate.  The book to be discussed is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

(Due to the demand, this program has been expanded to two Saturdays each month.)

February 13 and February 20

Saturday Tween Program

The Tween Program begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 13 and February 20.  Join us for a fun and creative program just for tweens in grades 5-7 or ages 10-13.  This month’s activity is making twine and rope jewelry for yourself or a loved one. Registration is limited to 20 and is required for this program. For more information: 621-1152 ext. 26

Monday

February 15

The Roger’s Public Library will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.

February 27

Saturday Cinema

Saturday Cinema begins at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 27. This week’s movie is Bedtime Stories[Rating: PG.  Run Time: 99 min.] starring Adam Sandler. Director Adam Shankman helms this children’s fantasy concerning a hotel handyman who gradually begins to realize that the imaginative bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew are somehow beginning to manifest themselves in the real world. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information:  621-1152, extension 26.

Jackie Hardin

Library Assistant

Children’s Dept.

Rogers Public Library

479-621-1152 ext.26

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