NWA Kids Guide

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED JULY 4 AND 5 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY.

July 1-31 -  Dial-A-Story is available at 479-936-5444.  Listen to a new story every week!  ExperienceTumblebooks at http://library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games, and more!

Every Monday (Except July 5)

Mondays, 1 PM- Movie Mania- Children 0 to age 12 and their caregivers are invited to watch afamily film.  Mondays @1PM.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

Mondays, 5 until 7 PM- Come join us for Make It and Take It.  Drop-in crafts for ages 4 through 12.  Mondays, 5 until 7 PM. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 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, ext. 26.

Every Thursday

10 AM – Beach Babies – Beach Babies story time begins at 10 AM each Thursday Introduce your little one to the library with this special program.  Join Ms. Kathleen for books, rhymes, and songs.  For babies up to 30 months and their caregivers.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

10:30 AM - Li’l Shrimps – Li’l Shrimps story time begins at 10:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Joy for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 2-5 and their caregivers.  A craft will follow.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Every Friday

Fridays, 10 AM until 2 PM- Come join the Beach Combers and drop in anytime between 10 AMand 2 PM every Friday to complete an easy craft project.  Crafts are suitable for ages 4 through 12. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

OTHER SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS IN JULY

Wednesday, July 7 @ 10 AM – The Ocean Adventure presents: Fun and Freaky Fish in theCaribbean Sea!  Join Ocean Adventure’s undersea explorers Wayne & Karen Brown as they show us how fish play hide-and-seek beneath the waves Wednesday, July 7, at 10 AM! All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Wednesday, July 7 @ 2 PM – Scott Nigeman and Saltwater Fish.  Join Scott Nigeman, the guy who takes care of the library’s fish, at the Children’s Library aquarium Wednesday, July 7, at 2 PM and learn all about saltwater fish! All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Saturday, July 10 @ 4:30 PM  - Special Tween Program: Mini-Lock-in!

Join us for a special Tween event for ages 10-12 or in grades 5-7 Saturday, July 10 at 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM. This month we will hold a mini-lock-in at the library! Space is limited and registration required.For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

Saturday, July 10 and July 17 @ 2 PM - Tween Program

Choose either date, and join us for a fun and creative program just for Tweens in grades 5-7 or ages 10-12.  This month’s activity is painting.  Registration is required and limited for this program. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

Wednesday, July 14 @ 10 AM – Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic!

Join Tommy Terrific Wednesday, July 14, at 10 AM for another fun-filled magic show! What wacky things will he do today? All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Wednesday, July 14 @ 2 PM – The Little Gym

Kids hold their heads a little bit higher after a visit from The Little Gym Wednesday, July 14, at 2 PM! Let’s get moving! All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Wednesday, July 21 @ 10 AM and again @ 2 PM

Join Trike Theater for a presentation of Beauty and the Beast Wednesday, July 21, at 10 AM and again at 2 PM!  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Saturday, July 24 @ 2 PM – Saturday Cinema

This month’s movie, Ponyo (Rated G), will begin at 2 PM Saturday, July 24.  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Wednesday, July 28 @ 10 AM

Join Lynn Sciumbato from Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center as she introduces us to some big birds Wednesday, July 28, at 10 AM! All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Wednesday, July 28 @ 2 PM

Ozark Natural Science Center field instructors present a water conservation program with a Dr. Seuss twist Wednesday, July 28, at 2 PM. All ages welcome. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Saturday, July 31

The Summer Reading Program ends today.  This is the last day to log your reading time!  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Jackie Hardin

Library Assistant

Children’s Dept.

Rogers Public Library

479-621-1152 ext.26

Date

Saturday, September 25, 2010 @ 8:00 AM local time

Address

Cave Springs Community Building

Fees

$20-Adult Registration; $15-Kid Registration (12 and under)

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, September 23, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description

Come discover Northwest Arkansas’ best kept secret…beautiful Cave Springs. 2010 marks its 100th year of existence. Help us celebrate a town with such a wonderfully rich history.

Route

The start line will be on Midway Avenue between the Cave Springs Community Building and the Cave Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Racers will head east on Midway Avenue turning north on Bright Street. Participants will then turn right, heading east, into the Otter Creek Subdivision. The turn-around point will be on the far east side of the subdivision. The race course is a medium level. It is not flat by any means, but you won’t be climbing the Rockies either.

Race Day Registration

Race day registration will be available. You can register at the Cave Springs Community Building from 6:30am to 7:45am. You may also register in person at the Cave Springs Community Building on Friday, September 24th starting at 5pm and ending at 8pm.

Packet Pick-up

Packet pick-up will be available Friday, September 24th at the Cave Springs Community Building starting at 5pm and ending at 8pm. You may also pick up your packet on Saturday morning at the Cave Springs Community Building starting at 6:30am to 8:00am

Prizes/Awards

Each participant will receive a “goody bag” containing a t-shirt along with other freebies. Awards will be given to the top 3 male/female winners along with each age group winner.

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact Leah Myers at bleahmyers@gmail.com or by calling (870) 273-4108. E-mail is preferred.

Arkansas Support Network is proud to host the

12th Annual Silent Auction and Dinner

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Doors open at 6:30pm.  Dinner begins at 7pm. 

Fayetteville Town Center

This annual event supports KidsClub, an inclusive summer day-camp for children

 with disabilities in Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Siloam Springs.

For details regarding the VIP reception,

contact Candia Nicholas at cnicholas@supports.org or call 479-756-5026

Contact LaDonna Meredith or Candia Nicholas to reserve tickets, to reserve a table for 8 or 10,

to make a donation or be a contributing sponsor at lmeredith@supports.org or 479-756-4204. 

Tickets and tables can also be purchased online at:  www.onlinesignup.org/asn

The Rogers Activity Center will be holding the 

4^th Annual Summer Celebration on Tuesday, June 8^th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

This event offers families an afternoon of FREE fun, games, inflatables, music, food and more! I have attached some information about the event for you to review. We have a few spaces left for non-profits to have a FREE booth. If any of you are interested, please let me know! Also, feel free to come enjoy this event or let others know that might be looking for a fun way to celebrate school being out!

Thanks,

Cathy Benich

Assistant Director

Rogers Community-School Recreation Association

(479) 631-0336 x 449

More Than Moms is a support group for working mothers in the Northwest Arkansas area. Join us for local meetups, playdates, mom’s nights out, dad’s nights out, mom’s lunches, overnight excursions, and various other activities.

Whether you work at home, outside the home, full-time or part-time, or are a student, you are welcome. Whether you are married or single, have multiple children, one child, or are expecting your first child, you are all welcome.

It takes a special kind of driven, passionate person to devote her life not only to her children and family, but also to a career, all the while trying to find the balance and time for all for her responsibilities. This group was created to get to know like-minded women who enjoy their lives outside of serving the all-important role of being a mother. There are multiple groups that support stay at home mothers, but this is the only group in the Northwest Arkansas area that was created to those of us moms who choose to lead a professional and domestic lifestyle.

Join today to make long-lasting friendships for yourself, your children and, of course, to have fun!

“A woman has got to be able to say, and not feel guilty, ‘Who am I, and what do I want out of life?’ She mustn’t feel selfish and neurotic if she wants goals of her own, outside of husband and children.” -Betty Friedan

THERE WILL BE NO REGULAR PROGRAMS PRESENTED IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT JUNE 1-JUNE 4. 

June 1-30 -  Dial-A-Story is available at 479-936-5444.  Listen to a new story every week!  ExperienceTumblebooks at http://library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games, and more!

Saturday, June 5 - Summer Reading Program – Make a Splash @ Your Library!

Summer Reading Kick-off Party begins Saturday, June 5, at 1 PM and continues until 4 PM.  Join us for water games, the Mad Scientist at 2 PM, and more!  Come prepared to get wet! For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

Every Monday Beginning June 7

Mondays, 1 PM- Movie Mania- Children 0 to age 12 and their caregivers are invited to watch a family film.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

Mondays, 5 until 7 PM- Come join us for Make It and Take It.  Drop-in crafts for ages 4 through 12. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

Every Tuesday Beginning June 8

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, ext. 26.

Every Thursday Beginning June 10

10 AM – Beach Babies - Introduce your little one to the library with this special program.  Join Ms. Kathleen for books, rhymes, and songs.  For babies up to 30 months and their caregivers.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

10:30 AM - Li’l Shrimps – Story time begins at 10:30 AM each Thursday. Join Ms. Joy each week for stories, songs and rhymes! For ages 2-5 and their caregivers.  A craft will follow.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Every Friday, Beginning June 11

Fridays, 10 AM until 2 PM- Come join the Beach Combers and drop in anytime between 10 AM and2 PM every Friday to complete an easy craft project.  Crafts are suitable for ages 4 through 12. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

OTHER SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS IN JUNE

Wednesday, June 9

10 AM and 2 PM

Clap your hands and sing along as the Sugar Free Allstars get us moving to the beat! All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26

Saturday, June 12 and June 19

Saturday Tween Program at 2 PM

Choose either date, and join us for a fun and creative program just for tweens in grades 5-7 or ages 10-12.  This month’s activity is decorating a beach bag with fabric paints.  Registration is required and limited for this program. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26

Wednesday, June 16

10 AM

Join us Wednesday, June 16, at 10 AM for puppetry, story-telling, and music with Laura Freeman!  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Wednesday, June 16

2 PM

Enjoy the musical talents of John Finch.  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Wednesday, June 23

10 AM and 2 PM

Join magician Zac Barkowski for thrills and illusions! Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Saturday, June 26

2 PM – Saturday Cinema

This month’s movie is Old Dogs (Rated PG).  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information:  621-1152, ext. 26.

Wednesday, June 30

10 AM and 2 PM

Join Ms. Jules Taylor for a Shaky Bugs musical performance!  All ages are welcome.  Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.  For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

Malco Theatres is happy to let KIDS HELP KIDS through our 2010 Kids Summer Film Fest.  In partnership with 66 Federal Credit Union, the festival has raised thousands of dollars for Arkansas Children’s Hospital!

Every Tuesday and Wednesday from June 1st thru July 28th, select Malco Theatres locations in Northwest Arkansas will play favorite kids movies at a discounted price. Attendees will be able to choose from favorite kids movies such as Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Kung Fu Panda, Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian, Shrek the Third and more for just $2.00 per ticket!

Participating locations
Van Buren Cinema (Van Buren), Razorback Cinema (Fayetteville), 
Sunset Cinema (Springdale), Rogers Towne Cinema

Shows start promptly at 10am and full schedules are available at each location.   Downloadable schedules are available at www.malco.com <http://www.malco.com>.

(Media needing an electronic listing may email karen@malco.com for additional information.)

Malco Theatres is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee and is fourth-generation family-owned and operated. Malco operates over 300 screens at 31 locations across 5 Mid-South states.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Summer History Camp Slots Still Available
Openings are still available in the Shiloh Museum ’s “1800s History Day Camp” for children ages 6-9.  Two week-long sessions will be offered: June 21-25 and July 12-16, from 9:00 a.m. to noon each day. Campers will enjoy games, crafts, and food from the 1800s.  Each day will feature a different theme, including Native Americans, pioneers, the Civil War, railroads, and Victorian fun.

Cost for the camp is $45 for Shiloh Museum members and $50 for non-members. Space is limited, preregistration and payment is required. 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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Meet a Firefighter Summer Saturday Program
The Shiloh Museum and the Springdale Fire Department will present an afternoon of activities for the family on Saturday, June 12, from 12:30-3:00 p.m. at the museum.  From 12:30 to 1:00 p.m., former chief Mickey Jackson and current chief Duane Atha will discuss “The Springdale Fire Department: Yesterday and Today.” From 1:00-3:00 p.m., a variety of activities will take place, including:

•    Visit with members of the Springdale Fire Department and see a modern fire engine

•    Tour the Fire Safety House

•    Meet “Old Betsy,” the department’s historic 1931 pumper truck

•    Kids can make a fire hat and an edible fire truck

•    The 1916 classic Charlie Chaplin film The Fireman will be shown throughout the afternoon

•    See Answering the Call, the museum’s exhibit on the history of the Springdale Fire Department

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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History of Public Access TV in Northwest Arkansas
“Public Access Television: The Quilt of Community Diversity,” a program by independent writer Richard Drake of Fayetteville will be presented Wednesday, June 16 at noon at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale . 

“I’ll tell the story of how public access has had an impact both on Fayetteville and on the citizens who have used it over the past 30 years, and also how a television station can be used to celebrate the rich complexity of life in the community,” said Drake.

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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Photo Identification Group

The Shiloh Museum ’s Photo Identification Group will meet Saturday, June 19 from 10:00 a.m. to noon 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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MONTHLY MEETINGS AT THE SHILOH MUSEUM

Writing Group

LifeWriters, a group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, will meet Monday, June 7 and Monday, June 21 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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Railway Society

The Boston Mountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will meet Thursday, June 17 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

The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet Thursday, June 24 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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Sacred Harp Singers

The Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers will meet Sunday, June 27 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.

Heritage Trail Partners will present “Bullets, Ballads, and Bandages: Civilians and Soldiers in the Civil WarOzarks,” an afternoon of activities at Prairie Grove Battlefield Historic State Park , Saturday, June 26, from noon to 3:30 p.m. 

Independent researcher Steve Burgess will discuss the Battle of Cane Hill at noon. At 1:15 p.m., a concert of Civil War-era music will be performed by the Back Porch Players.  Living history professional Doug Kidd will present “The Life of a Civil War Surgeon” at 2:30 p.m.  Members of the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History’s living history group will be on hand throughout the afternoon portraying Ozark folks during the Civil War.  All activities are free.

Heritage Trail Partners is a non-profit organization dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of roads and trails in western Arkansas associated with the Trail of Tears (1837-1839), the Butterfield Stage (1858-1861), and Civil War troop movements (1861-1865).  “Our vision is to utilize historic roadways as a part of a regional network of bicycle and walking trails.  The Heritage Trail will link Northwest Arkansas cities in a unique way, connecting them through the historic events of the 1800s,” said John McLarty, president of Heritage Trail Partners.  He added, “We offer public programs such as “Bullets, Ballads, and Bandages” as a way to educate the public not only about local history, but about the Heritage Trail project.”

For more information, contact Susan Young, Heritage Trail Partners secretary, at 750-8165.