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 State Event Calendar July 1-31, Daily Nature Activities Each day, a variety of nature programs are offered. These programs focus on animal tracks, bats, minerals, trees, outdoor cooking, and much more. For information call: (501)767-9366 [Return to top] July 1-31, Archeology Month Special tours and displays reveal the ongoing excavations by the Arkansas Archeological Survey and University of Arkansas on the Parkin site; guided site tours offered with regular admission. For information call: (870)755-2500 [Return to top] July 26-30, Youth Wilderness Camp Did you ever wonder what it was like to live before MTV, Nintendo and McDonald's? Learn how Native Americans survived without the things we have today. We will also learn about the wilderness around us and how to take care of the environment. The camp is for children in the 4th through 6th grades. The camp will be 9 to 12 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 to 5 on Friday. Friday's activities will include a field trip. Transportation will be arranged to and from Toltec from a central location in Little Rock, if needed. Drinks and snacks provided. Reservations are required. For information call: (501)961-9442 [Return to top] July 29, A Starry, Starry Night Look skyward with us as we search the summer night sky for constellations and enjoy listening to the classic myths and stories surrounding them. Meet at Sunrise Point. Weather permitting. For information call: (501)229-3650 [Return to top] July 30, In Search of Wildlife Hike Bring your binoculars and catch a glimpse of an elusive white-tail deer, hear the drumming of woodpeckers, or watch as busy squirrels hunt tirelessly through the forest floor. Meet Vicki and Jason at the Visitor Center and discover the diversity of wildlife found in the forests of Crowley's Ridge. The hike will last approximately one hour. For information call: (870)238-9406 [Return to top] July 31, Jr. Naturalist Program If you're between the ages of 7 and 14, meet at the Visitor Center for this program designed especially for you. The program lasts 30 minutes. For information call: (870)238-9406 [Return to top] August 1, Creek Hike Streams are the lifeblood of Village Creek. Meet at the Visitor Center and take a look at the variety of wildlife found in and around the many streams that flow through the park. Wear old shoes! The hike lasts 30 minutes. For information call: (870)238-9406 [Return to top] August 1-31, Fall Foraging Month The hottest days of summer may be upon us but it is time to start planning for fall harvest and winter survival; special programs and displays focus on traditional preparations for fall and winter. For information call: (870)755-2500 [Return to top] August 5, Tree Identification Hike Join Vicki and Jason and discover the amazing variety of trees that make up the unique forest communities of Crowley's Ridge. Meet at the Visitor Center. The hike lasts 30 minutes. For information call: (870)238-9406 [Return to top] August 8, Ice Cream Social Enjoy another Mt. Nebo tradition. Cool off with some homemade ice-cream! Meet at the Visitor Center's back porch. For information call: (501)229-3650 [Return to top] August 12, Spider Sniff End your day with a spider talk and walk. Plus, learn how to sniff them out at night! Bring a flashlight and meet at the amphitheater. For information call: (501) 229-3650 [Return to top] August 13-15, Hot Summer Birds Avid birders will want to take advantage of guided field trips in southeastern Arkansas in search of early migrants and rare birds to the area. For information call: (870)265-5480 [Return to top] August 15-19, 10th Annual Scootercade National Annual Convention of Scoot-Tours, the National Touring Scooter Riders Association; riders come from all across the U.S.; bikes are modern scooters, consisting mostly of the Honda Helix; all riders welcome. American Motorcyclist Association-sanctioned. For information call: (314)427-2877 [Return to top] August 19, Spring River Cleanup The public is invited to join area agencies as we canoe down and cleanup the Spring River. We will meet at the Tourist Information Center at 8:30 A.M. Bring a lunch, soft drinks, and sunscreen. The event will be held from 9:00 A.M. to approximately 3:00 P.M. "You must be registered at the park office by August 18." For information call: (870)625-7364 [Return to top] August 20-21, 4th Annual Ozark Humor and Storytelling Features all types of Ozark humor including tall tales, yarns, real-life funny characters, accounts of historical personages and musical renditions of ancient stories and folklore; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, matinee performances on Saturday included with the craft area admission. For information call: (870)269-3851 [Return to top] August 22-27, Elderhostel-Thus We Made Our Way Residence program for age 55 and over. Learn the skills of self reliance such as quilting, wood carving, and basketry. Sample the Ozark Mountain favorites in the culinary class or learn to play the mountain dulcimer. Explore all the necessary skills of early Ozark homesteaders. For information call: (800)895-0727 [Return to top] August 27-28, 15th Annual Frisco Festival Community street festival in downtown historic district; includes talent contest, train rides in the historic A&M railway coaches, plenty of kid's activities, "Chilisalsapeno Competition" (chili cook-off, salsa recipe contest and jalapeno-eating contest), 5K run, "The Great Frisco Cardboard Train Races", Chicken BBQ, Rogers Historical Museum's Frisco Flashback, pancake breakfast. For information call: (501)631-4135 [Return to top] August 30-September 4, Poinsett County Fair Exhibits of canning, sewing, farm products, livestock; carnival midway; beauty pageants; food vendors; stage entertainment. For information call: (870)578-4405 [Return to top] September 1, Corvette Caravan Corvette enthusiasts make an overnight stay in Fort Smith on their way to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. The host hotel for the overnight stay is the Fifth Season Inn. Activities are planned. For information call: (501)783-0972 [Return to top] September 2, Symphony String Quartet in Concert A wonderful evening of chamber music by the Fort Smith Symphony String Quartet featuring guest artist, Tom Flocks, on the clarinet. For information call: (501)452-7575 [Return to top] September 3-4, Tribute to Grandpa Jones Concerts in tribute to the late frailing banjo legend, Grandpa Jones--once a resident of Mountain View and frequent performer at the Folk Center. Guest performers will be banjo player David Holt, and the Jones Family (Ramona, Mark and Alisa). Evening concerts Friday & Saturday night. Saturday afternoon seminar at 2:15 p.m. to honor and remember Grandpa in music. For information call: (870)269-3851 [Return to top] September 4-5, 19th Annual Summerset Arts and crafts village, children's activities, British car show, entertainment for the entire family. For information call: (501)834-0731 [Return to top] September 7-11, Sebastian County Fair County fair with livestock and home economics exhibits, commercial exhibits, carnival. For information call: (501)996-6357 [Return to top] September 10-11, 9th Annual Riverfront Blues Festival Held on the banks of the Arkansas River under Garrison Avenue Bridge in downtown Fort Smith; dedicated to preserving and promoting Blues Music, featuring top entertainers. For information call: (501)784-8216 [Return to top] September 15-19, 3rd Annual Sentimental Journey to Southwestern Proving Ground Honors the workers and soldiers who served at the Southwestern Proving Grounds at Hope from 1941-1948; focal point is the airport which was built for the proving ground; includes tours, vintage aircraft, exhibits, air show, dance, USO show. For information call: (870)777-5734 [Return to top] September 22-25, 2nd Annual Petit Jean Fall Antique Auto Swap Meet Antique auto swap meet and car corral; arts, crafts, flea market. For information call: (501)727-5427 [Return to top] September 24-26, Caddo River Sawmill Days Crafts festival, food and entertainment. For information call: (870)356-5266 [Return to top] October 8, Civil War School Day Educators are encouraged to schedule field trips for the students to experience the War Between the States through living history featuring Confederate and Union army camps, civilian life, firearms demonstrations and more. For information call: (870)265-5480 [Return to top] October 8-10, Civil War Weekend The Civil War comes to life as hundreds of re-enactors demonstrate many aspects of the war. Visitors are welcomed to tour the encampments. Watch demonstrations of period cooking, camping, drills, and firearms. Hear the roar of cannons and rifles as Union and Confederate armies clash in reenactments of area battles. Learn the latest dance steps and songs from the 1860's during a dance workshop. For information call: (870)265-5480 [Return to top] October 10, All Things Bright and Beautiful The artwork of the El Dorado Porcelain Artists will be featured in the Auditorium Gallery. A reception will be held in the Gallery from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 1999 For information call: (870)725-2877 [Return to top] October 12-14, Fall Senior American Special Admidst the magic of the beautiful colors of fall, join in on guided nature walks, workshops, demonstrations, and entertainment. Although intended for senior citizens, all are welcome for the fun and fellowship. For information call: (501)727-5441 [Return to top] October 30, Halloween Party Celebrate Halloween with the ghosts and goblins at the Rec Hall as they gather to celebrate this scary time of year. Your ghoulish hosts will play games, share frightening tales, and provide you with ghostly entertainment that will leave you screaming for more. For information call: (501)727-5441 [Return to top] October 30, The Haunted Oilfield Join the weird and wonderful characters who will transform the oilfield park for a few hours into Halloween magic. For information call: (870)725-2877 [Return to top] November 1-30, Town Site Tour First person interpretive tour of historic Powhatan including the Ficklin-Imboden log house with Andrew or Lucinda Imboden; tours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., weather permitting. For information call: (870)878-6794 [Return to top] November 1-30, Thanksgiving Food Drive Food drive for the Lawrence County Food Bank; donations can be left at the courthouse during the month of November. For information call: (870)878-6794 [Return to top] November 3-5, 3rd Annual Evenings With the Girls Sewing Bee Make a cloth doll or Victorian Christmas stocking; 5-8:30 p.m. For information call: (870)541-5402 [Return to top] November 4, The Lanier Trio in Concert Artspree concert in association with the Little Rock Chamber Music Society; works by Haydn, Brahms and UALR Professor Robert Bovry; 8 p.m. For information call: (501)569-3288. [Return to top] November 6-7, Native American Culture Weekend Enjoy a weekend of programs focused on Native Americans. Hear stories, learn to make pottery, play games, see the art of flintknapping. For information call: (870)892-4708 [Return to top] November 11, 18th Annual Humane Society Doggie Shop Style Show Eureka's strangest and most beloved social event; benefits the local humane society. For information call (501)253-7805 [Return to top] November 13, Pine Needle Basket Workshop Learn the Native American art of pine needle basket making; participants begin a basket to take home and finish. Pine needle baskets were made and used by a variety of Native American tribes including those in the Southeast. Begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. For information call: (501)961-9442 [Return to top] November 15, Warfield Concert-Vienna Boys Choir in Concert These globe-trotting choristers, ages 10-14, keep centuries-old tradition going with their performances, which highlight works of the great composers as well as Viennese folk songs. For information call: (870)572-2665 [Return to top] November 17-22, Archeology Week Elderhostel: Archeology of the Middle Mississippi Valley. This week-long, joint Elderhostel with Village Creek State Park focuses on archeology and sites in the area. For information call: (870)755-2500 [Return to top] November 18-21, 9th Annual Jr. League Holiday House Three-day shopping extravaganza features a variety of specialty shops from across the U.S., offering gift ideas for everyone on your holiday list. For information call: (501)666-8117 [Return to top] November 20, Burn and Scrape Workshop and Pottery Firing Day Make your own wooden utensils, fire hardened tools, or a miniature dugout canoe. Pottery firing for October's pottery workshop participants will take place simultaneously; family discounts available; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information call: (870)755-2500 [Return to top] November 23-December 31, 6th Annual Enchanted Land of Lights and Legends More than 3.5 million lights adorn the drive-through of the city, from the Jefferson County Courthouse and downtown to Jefferson Regional Park; Enchanted Land of Lights and Legends at Regional Park is an animated drive-through of lighted displays depicting the nature and legends of the area. For information call (870)536-7600 [Return to top] November 24-27, Thanksgiving Get-away Campfire/storytelling, old-fashioned square dancing and lake tours to see wintering bald eagles make a visit to DeGray a must for this family holiday. Walk a trail, ride a bike, or play a game of tennis and leave your day-to-day schedules at home. A mouth-watering Thanksgiving Day buffet at the Shoreline Restaurant is certain to make this a pleasant memory for you and yours. For information call: (501)865-2801 [Return to top] November 25-27, To Kill a Turkey Murder Mystery Weekend Spend three nights at an elegant bed and breakfast and enjoy a complementary Thanksgiving Dinner. On Friday, search for clues at various locations around town; solve the mystery and win a prize. For information call: (800)863-1926 [Return to top] November 26-29, 23rd Annual Festival of Trees A four-day holiday festival featuring a wide range of activities and ticket prices. Some events feature games, crafts, entertainment and visits with Santa for children, while others include live and silent auctions, dancing and other adult activities. Proceeds benefit Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute. For information call: (501)660-7612 [Return to top] December 1-5, Candlelight Carol Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday; Greene Chapel; no performance on Friday. For information call: (501)450-1225 [Return to top] December 1-30, African-American Works and the Arkansas Blues The Blues, growing out of the African-American experience in America, developed from work songs, gospel and ballads; emerged as a distinct sound at the turn-of-the-century. Along with the Arkansas Blues are images by African-Americans. This exhibition from the Arkansas Arts Center is particularly engaging because it demonstrates the divergent manner in which African-Americans portray themselves. For information call: (903)792-8681 [Return to top] December 2, 22nd Annual Winter Festival and Christmas Parade Afternoon entertainment, concessions, food, Santa pictures, celebrity entertainment, tree lighting ceremony, parade. For information call: (870)563-2281 [Return to top] December 4, Christmastime Open House Visit Petit Jean dressed in its Christmas finery. The park staff at Mather Lodge have planned activities, crafts, and entertainment. Rumor has it even Santa will make an appearance! For information call: (501)727-5441 [Return to top] December 5, Garden Club Holiday House Tour Two tours available; the home or business is decorated by the Garden Club with fresh flowers/fruits; historic buildings or homes of interest are featured. For information call: (501)996-6357 [Return to top] December 5-18, Annual Children's Christmas Card Competition Artwork done by regional students, grades 1-8; over 1,000 Christmas and holiday designs are featured; work is judged in two age categories; cash awards and ribbons presented. For information call: (501)784-2787 [Return to top] December 10-19, 11th Annual Tour of Lights on Lakes Thunderbird and Sequoyah The Thunderbird Queen takes passengers on a tour around Lakes Thunderbird and Sequoyah to view the spectacular Christmas lights on lakefront homes; tours are at 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For information call: (870)257-2306 [Return to top] December 11, 4th Annual Holiday Chocolate Extravaganza and Arts and Crafts Show Chocolate sculpting, chocolate cakes and cookies for both the amateur and professional; prizes awarded; main door prize is a Fantasy Weekend at a luxurious bed and breakfast or cabin, dinner for two, carriage ride; additional door prizes; chocolate decorating demonstrations; entertainment; large arts and crafts fair. For information call: (501)253-4918 [Return to top] December 18, 3rd Annual Holiday Walk of Lights Gather at the Crescent Hotel at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of caroling illuminated by candlelight. The group begins at the Crescent Hotel and follows a route to the Basin Park Hotel. Free trolley rides are available back to the Crescent Hotel. For information call: (501)253-9540 [Return to top] December 21, 7th Annual Christmas Bird Count Volunteers will help count birds during this worldwide census. For information call: (870)265-5480 [Return to top] December 22, Dreamcatcher Workshop Learn about the traditional use of dreamcatchers by Native Americans and make your own; recommended for ages 10 and up; noon to 2 p.m. For information call: (870)755-2500 [Return to top] December 31, New Year's Eve Dance Ring in the New Year, and the new millennium, at Mather Lodge. A disc jockey plays your special requests; accommodations available at either Mather Lodge or a park cabin. For information call: (501)727-5441 [Return to top] December 31, 2nd Annual First Night An eight-hour New Year's Eve celebration of arts and entertainment; 4 p.m.-midnight; non-alcoholic, family-oriented event includes afternoon Kids Fest, starlight procession, midnight fireworks, dance, theatre, mime, storytelling, hands-on art projects, all types of music; over 120 performances. For information call: (501)443-4797 [Return to top] December 31, 74th Annual New Year's Eve Gala Dinner Dance Five course gourmet dinner with special chocolate menu; beverages, special 1999-2000 memento, party favors, dancing to the music of the Stardust Band; black tie optional; Midnight Black-Eyed Pea reception; non-smoking event; advance reservations required; seven-day cancellation policy; held in the Crystal Ballroom. For information call: (501)623-7771 [Return to top] December 31, 25th Annual New Year's Eve Festival Party and Dance Dance to the music of the Crossroads Band and DJ Phil O'Brien; held in the large conference room; party favors included; cash bar; complimentary midnight Black-Eyed Pea Reception; advance reservations strongly recommended; seven day cancellation policy; non-smoking event; 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. For information call: (501)623-7771 [Return to top] |
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