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all is a great time to enjoy family activities. From fall festivals, Halloween parties, football and cooler weather, there is always something fun to do. In fact, check out our listing of fall festivals and pumpkin patches on page 24.

Savvy Kids searched out as many fall activities as possible and compiled them in one easy to navigate story.

Also, be sure to read through the story Blaire Tidwell wrote about the recent SpongeBob SquarePants study on page 12. She looked over the study and asked parents what their reaction was.

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Mini Pumpkins What you will need: One Cake Mix 2 Cans of White Frosting Food Coloring Gum Drops Cupcake Pan

Directions: Mix together the cake mix according to the directions on the box. Spray your cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour the cake batter evenly into the cups. Bake according to the cake mix directions. While the cupcakes are baking, mix one and a half cans of white frosting with a hand-held mixer adding drops of red and yellow food coloring until you achieve the desired shade of orange.

Next, take the remaining half of a can of frosting and mix with black food coloring (Be careful! These food coloring dyes will stain porous materials.). Once the cupcakes are done cooking and cooled, use a knife to cut the tops off of the cupcakes, leaving only the “cup” parts.

Add a layer of the orange frosting to the tops and stack two cupcakes together, cut sides touching. Then, cover the outside of each stack with the orange frosting. Smooth the frosting in an up and down motion to mimic the natural ridges in pumpkins. Finally, put the black frosting in a piping bag and, using a small, round tip, draw faces on each pumpkin and place a green gum drop on top for the stem.

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Gooey Eyeballs Frankenstein Fingers What you will need: 1 package of Nutter Butter cookies 1 package of white candy coating 1 can of white frosting Black and green food coloring

Directions: Using a hand-held mixer, beat the frosting while adding black food coloring until you achieve a rich black color. Next, melt the white candy coating until smooth and mix in green food coloring.

Dip the Nutter Butter cookies into the candy coating until they are completely covered and transfer onto wax paper to cool. Once the candy coating has hardened on the cookies, scoop your black frosting into a piping bag. Using a small, round tip, draw three lines in the middle of the cookies, and add an oval to the top to mimic the knuckles and fingernails.

Yummy Mummies What you will need: 1 package of hot dogs 1 can of refrigerated bread sticks Wooden skewers or Popsicle sticks

Directions: Place the skewers into one end of each hot dog (about halfway through). Next, open the canned bread sticks and separate.

Roll the dough to form long, thin ropes (about 24 inches long). Hold one hot dog by the skewer, gently spiral the dough rope around the hot dog beginning at the base and working your way to the top, leaving a large gap between the final two twists. Bake in the oven according to the directions on the bread sticks can. Before you serve, add two small mustard dots on the hot dog (in the gap) for the mummy’s eyes.

What you will need: 1 package of chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreo cookies) 1 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened 1 package of white candy coating 1 can of frosting Red and black food coloring Directions: Crush the cookies using a food processor or blender (should be crumbs—no big chunks). Combine the crumbs with the cream cheese. If using a spoon seems difficult, use your hands. Once combined, it should be the consistency of play dough. Roll spoonfuls of the combination in the palm of your hands to form balls. Next, melt the candy coating and drop the balls into the coating making sure all sides are covered and transfer to wax paper to cool. Then, divide your can of frosting into two halves. Using a hand-held mixer, add red food coloring to one half and black food coloring to the other half. Place the black frosting in a piping bag and make a circle on the very top of each ball. Next, place the red frosting in a piping bag1 and draw squiggly lines around the black circle to mimic blood veins.

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CONTENTS Savvy Family Little Hero, Big Heart SpongeBob debate Dress Up and Get Down Spooky Treats No-Sew Costumes Fall Festivals / Pumpkin Patches Holiday Decorating Pretty in Pink Kids Eat Free Calendar of Events Try It Out! Savvy Project

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Two years ago Stacy Cates found a lump in her breast. Initially, doctors said it was nothing to be concerned about and scheduled a follow up appointment three months later. Stacy couldn’t wait that long. She made an appointment with a breast specialist who took a biopsy. After receiving the results, her doctor scheduled a mastectomy and, later, chemotherapy to help rid “questionable” cells from her lymph node.

“My twins started kindergarten on a Wednesday, Quinn turned three on Thursday, and I started chemo on Friday,” Stacy recalled. “I often tell people, it wasn’t just me that got cancer. My whole family did. They were ALL affected.”

With much help from friends and family the Cates family made it through that tough time and Stacy is now a cancer survivor. The whole family participates in the Susan G. Komen for the Cure events annually and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life events. “It’s such a cliché, but we really do appreciate each day for the gift that it is,” Stacy added.

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In August of last year Cody Sylvester was in a terrible car accident on his way back to college. He fell asleep at the wheel with his car in cruise control going 75 miles per hour. His seatbelt saved his life.

“I was really scared,” Raygan Sylvester recalled of hearing the news about her brother. “Everything seemed so vague at first.”

Cody spent weeks in the hospital and had rods, plates, and screws put into both legs. Raygan said she recalled hearing visitors at the hospital say things like “I lost my aunt to a car accident. She wasn’t wearing her seatbelt.” Heartbroken from hearing that simply wearing a seatbelt could have saved so many people, Raygan decided to do some research on seatbelt laws and statistics.

“I knew Arkansas had a seatbelt law but when I started researching this, I discovered Arkansas is 4th to last in the nation for seatbelt usage,” Raygan explained. “I wanted to do something to change that statistic.”

Raygan decided to implement the “Think S.A.F.E.” program to deliver an important message to students, community groups and civic organizations.

“I motivate them to wear their seatbelt every time they are in a car because buckling up is the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries in vehicle crashes,” she explained.

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Raygan has visited many local schools to discuss S.A.F.E., or Seatbelts Are For Everyone, with the students. “Buckling up is so easy. It takes three seconds and it doesn’t cost any money to do,” Raygan said. “It’s kind of silly more people aren’t doing it.”

Raygan Sylvester has spent the last year teaching her peers the importance of seatbelt use.

If you would like more information about Raygan Sylvester and how to schedule a “Think S.A.F.E.” talk with your group or organization, visit raygansylvester.webs.com. For more information on vehicle safety, contact the Injury Prevention Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (866-611-3445; archildrens.org/Services/Injury-Prevention-Center.aspx).

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At the schools Raygan talks with the students about the importance of seatbelt use and encourages them to take the “Buckle Up And Be A Safe Rider” pledge.

Many students even write letters to loved ones explaining why they want them to always remember to wear their seatbelt. “I’ve had parents come up to me and tell me they got the sweetest letter from their child about wearing seatbelts. It makes me feel good to know that I have helped another person,” Raygan added.

Cody has recovered very well. He rides his bicycle miles and miles each day and has even become a certified lifeguard. Raygan was recently named Miss Arkansas High School and will compete nationally in March of 2012. She has also been named a Gold Level President’s Volunteer Service Award recipient, been given the Presidential Academic Achievement Award, is a Beta Club member, and is ranked in the top five percent in her class. The 15-year-old is currently a student at North Little Rock High School and plans to attend Ouachita Baptist University and study pharmacy. Raygan has her learner’s permit and plans to keep spreading the word of seatbelt safety to anyone who will listen.

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? s d i k r o f bad A new study may have parents cutting back on their kid’s favorite TV show.

By Blair Tidwell Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Moms and dads, you know the answer just as well as your kiddos: SpongeBob SquarePants! You’ve seen the goofy television show about a hyper, yellow creature and his underwater world—the Nickelodeon hit has been on the small screen for over a decade—but a new, highly-publicized study in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ journal might have parents pulling their kids away from the screen.

Instead of looking at the amount of television children watch or even the content, “The Effects of Fast-Paced Cartoons” focused on how kids are affected by the pacing of the programs they watch.

High-energy flicks with rapid scene changes were pitted against shows with a slower-pace and greater continuity as researchers tested a group of 60 four-year-olds. The real controversy is that SpongeBob SquarePants—currently the mostwatched children’s television show in children ages 2 to 11—was chosen as the “bad” or fast-paced example. In the study, 20 kids watched nine minutes of the ubiquitous sea sponge and company; 20 watched nine minutes of a slower-paced PBS program about a pre-school-age boy; and the remainder watched no television, drawing with markers and crayons for the same amount of time instead.

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ally evaluated on attention span, problem solving, working memory and their ability to cope with delayed gratification. Those who had watched SpongeBob— in which the scene completely changed every 11 seconds—fared worse than the youngsters who watched the educational cartoon Caillou, which averaged a scene change every 34 seconds. Additionally, the children who created art scored the same as the little ones who watched the slower show. At the beginning of the study, the SpongeBob-watching tykes were indicated to have the same levels of concentration as the others, yet in the end they weren’t as fast-learning during movement-based memory games, weren’t able to easily follow rules of a playful game and exhibited less patience when asked to wait to eat a snack.

Sound familiar? The findings should come as no shock to most parents, but the news has dominated recent national news.

In fact, media coverage has garnered enough attention to put Nickelodeon on the offensive. The children’s network fired back, telling CNN that the study’s small scale and methodology was questionable. (To be fair, the study itself acknowledged this on publication, claiming that the findings proved a need for larger-scale research.) Perhaps more interesting is Nickelodeon’s insistence that SpongeBob is a show for children ages 6 to 11, not 4-year-olds, a statement that many parents

of preschoolers might find surprising. So should moms and dads be more vigilant in screening their children’s entertainment, not only for mature content, but pace?

Dr. Katie Burns, a developmental pediatrician at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor at Pediatrics in the UAMS College of Medicine, says parents of young fans shouldn’t panic quite yet, but they should be taking notice.

“The study alone is not sufficient to change habits, as a single study rarely is sufficient,” Burns says. “However, there has been enough evidence about multiple issues in media to encourage parents to monitor or change television habits,” she continues. “We have pushed the message about no television before age 2 and then no more than 2 hours a day, but content is very important, as well.”

According to Burns, caretakers of special-needs tots might benefit more from this study and others like it. “Parents of children with language impairments, like most children with autism or isolated language delays, should pay attention,” she says, “because we learn language best through human interaction, not television. Children with such impairments need limited television and other media exposure.”

Concerned parents can take action, putting the findings to good use in their day-to-day lives,

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without cutting their children off from a favorite fast-paced show. Dr. Dimitri Christakis, a child development specialist at Seattle Children’s Hospital wrote a commentary on the study in the same edition of the Pediatrics journal. Christakis told NPR’s health blog “I would not encourage parents of a 4-year-old boy to have him watch SpongeBob right before he goes in for his kindergarten readiness assessment.”

Burns agrees: “It’s best to have very limited stimu-

lation, including extraneous noises and movements. They simply don’t have to process as much information to get ready to learn.” So, putting a limit on watching morning cartoons the day of a big test at school, or setting up rules about viewing TV in the afternoon before starting homework might just yield big results. “I would recommend saving the fast-paced shows for the weekend, when kids should have less school work to do,” Burns says. “Ideally, TV exposure during the week

should be very limited.”

Overall, the study shows that it’s not any specific cartoon that’s bad, but the over stimulation of children. And that’s not limited to one television program, or even one source of media. Movies, videogames, smart phones, computers, music: They all contribute to an over stimulated child, and—if this study is to be believed—lead to plenty of short-term delays in your child’s development and behavior.

So, what do SpongeParents think?

It’s not just the media getting in on the SpongeBob debate. Parents have faced off on both sides, with viewpoints ranging from the overzealous (My children aren’t allowed to watch ANY television! We don’t even own a TV!!) to the lackadaisical (Hey, at least it gets the little buggers out of my hair for a while. It can’t be that bad, right?). We talked to a couple of local moms to find out what they think about the controversy and how they news will affect their viewing habits.

Browyn Counts, Hot Springs Mom of Harrison, 5, and Hannah 12 What did you think about the study when you first heard about it?

It did give me pause for a minute, but I can’t say I’m going to stop my son from watching SpongeBob. I may not allow him to watch as much. But he loves SpongeBob, I love SpongeBob, my mom, my husband, we all love SpongeBob! Do you think Harrison is more impatient after watching the show?

No, I can’t say that. He is impatient. I don’t know if that comes from watching SpongeBob or if that comes from me because I can be impatient as well! But I haven’t really studied how his personality is different after watching different shows. I’ve never made a conscious effort to see how he acted after watching a program. I’ll have to pay attention now. We may do that this weekend actually, just to see what we come up with!

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fore starting to study. If the children have a shorter attention span right after watching shows, it seems like it could really affect after-school homework time.

Yes it can! Harrison doesn’t have homework yet, but Hannah, our 12-year-old, does. If she sits in front of the TV before she starts her homework, it’s kind of a job to get her up and get her homework done. So I agree with that whole-heartedly.

Lendsi Martin, Bryant Mom of Connor, 7 and Colt, 4 Do Connor and Colt watch SpongeBob? No. Honestly, I just don’t like how they talk and SpongeBob’s voice makes me want to hurt someone! I just can’t stand it. Plus, they say bad things, and my children will repeat it!

The study talks about the rapid pace instead of content; are there any other fast-paced shows they watch that you think makes them more hyper?

Honestly, I feel like everything does! I’m a teacher and the kids now, compared to when I started teaching ten years ago, they need more stimulation. With video games, everything is so fast-paced, that they need more to entertain them. For example, I have a bunch of Disney movies like Snow White and Aladdin, and they just aren’t into those because they’re old-school looking. They need—or want, rather—the newer movies that are brighter colors. The only thing that contradicts that is that I did put in a Toon Factory, black-and-white cartoon, and

they did watch that.

What did you think about the study when you first heard about it?

Not surprising. Truly, I don’t think it’s a crock.

I believe it! But I don’t think it’s limited to just SpongeBob. That’s just by chance the only one they used in the study. Any of the shows you watch are crazy. I mean, YoGabbaGabba?

A crackhead has to be in charge of that show!

They’re all crazy. They’ve gotta be crazy to keep their attention.

Would you have felt differently about the study if it had been one of Colt’s favorite shows or Connor’s video games?

If he watched SpongeBob, I probably wouldn’t let him now. I don’t know; I probably just wouldn’t. I’m easily persuaded, I guess.

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JP Speer is modeling the baby Mini Monster Costume available at Party City (11218 N. Rodney Parham in Little Rock, and 4822 North Hills Blvd. in North Little Rock) which includes the hood and jumpsuit. $39.99

Dressing up in elaborate costumes is a large part of the fun Halloween brings for children.

Savvy Kids searched out some of central Arkansas’ coolest costumes. From the traditional witch costume to the lovely princess, kids are sure to love these costumes!

Anna Heflin is modeling the Girls Sweet Bee Costume available at Party City (11218 N. Rodney Parham in Little Rock, and 4822 North Hills Blvd. in North Little Rock) which includes the antennae, choker, wings, dress and leggings. $29.99

Jaden Banner (booked by Brandon D. Campbell of Oneofakind Talent, Inc.) is modeling the Girls Gothic Witch Costume available at Party City (11218 N. Rodney Parham in Little Rock, and 4822 North Hills Blvd. in North Little Rock) which includes the hat, dress, jacket and leggings. $29.99

Drew Hudspeth is modeling the Girls Butterfly Princess Costume Deluxe available at Party City (11218 N. Rodney Parham in Little Rock, and 4822 North Hills Blvd. in North Little Rock) which includes the gown and wings. $24.99

Hudson Yancey is modeling the Melissa and Doug Pirate Costume Set available at The Knowledge Tree (825 N. University Ave. in Little Rock) which includes the hat, eye patch, vest and sword. $29.99 october 2011 savvy kids

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Add a little gross to your Halloween party!

By Emily Griffin

Mini Pumpkins What you will need: One Cake Mix 2 Cans of White Frosting Food Coloring Gum Drops Cupcake Pan

Directions: Mix together the cake mix according to the directions on the box. Spray your cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour the cake batter evenly into the cups. Bake according to the cake mix directions. While the cupcakes are baking, mix one and a half cans of white frosting with a hand-held mixer adding drops of red and yellow food coloring until you achieve the desired shade of orange.

Next, take the remaining half of a can of frosting and mix with black food coloring (Be careful! These food coloring dyes will stain porous materials.). Once the cupcakes are done cooking and cooled, use a knife to cut the tops off of the cupcakes, leaving only the “cup� parts.

Add a layer of the orange frosting to the tops and stack two cupcakes together, cut sides touching. Then, cover the outside of each stack with the orange frosting. Smooth the frosting in an up and down motion to mimic the natural ridges in pumpkins. Finally, put the black frosting in a piping bag and, using a small, round tip, draw faces on each pumpkin and place a green gum drop on top for the stem.

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Frankenstein Fingers What you will need: 1 package of Nutter Butter cookies 1 package of white candy coating 1 can of white frosting Black and green food coloring

Directions: Using a hand-held mixer, beat the frosting while adding black food coloring until you achieve a rich black color. Next, melt the white candy coating until smooth and mix in green food coloring.

Dip the Nutter Butter cookies into the candy coating until they are completely covered and transfer onto wax paper to cool. Once the candy coating has hardened on the cookies, scoop your black frosting into a piping bag. Using a small, round tip, draw three lines in the middle of the cookies, and add an oval to the top to mimic the knuckles and fingernails.

Scare all your little ghosts and goblins this year by offering up spooky treats! From eyeballs and fingers to pumpkins and mummies, kids are sure to love these sweet and savory concoctions. Plus, each treat is simple and kid friendly so enlist your “Savvy Kids” to help!

Gooey Eyeballs Yummy Mummies What you will need: 1 package of hot dogs 1 can of refrigerated bread sticks Wooden skewers or Popsicle sticks

Directions: Place the skewers into one end of each hot dog (about halfway through). Next, open the canned bread sticks and separate.

Roll the dough to form long, thin ropes (about 24 inches long). Hold one hot dog by the skewer, gently spiral the dough rope around the hot dog beginning at the base and working your way to the top, leaving a large gap between the final two twists. Bake in the oven according to the directions on the bread sticks can. Before you serve, add two small mustard dots on the hot dog (in the gap) for the mummy’s eyes.

What you will need: 1 package of chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreo cookies) 1 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened 1 package of white candy coating 1 can of frosting Red and black food coloring Directions: Crush the cookies using a food processor or blender (should be crumbs—no big chunks). Combine the crumbs with the cream cheese. If using a spoon seems difficult, use your hands. Once combined, it should be the consistency of play dough. Roll spoonfuls of the combination in the palm of your hands to form balls. Next, melt the candy coating and drop the balls into the coating making sure all sides are covered and transfer to wax paper to cool. Then, divide your can of frosting into two halves. Using a hand-held mixer, add red food coloring to one half and black food coloring to the other half. Place the black frosting in a piping bag and make a circle on the very top of each ball. Next, place the red frosting in a piping bag1 and draw squiggly lines around the black circle to mimic blood veins.

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Putting together the right Halloween costume is easier than you thought!

A little "mommy magic" turned a velvet dress and a package of pipe cleaners into this adorable cactus in just a few hours!

COSTUMES

One of my favorite parts about being a parent is getting to participate in Halloween all over again.

There is a period in everyone’s life when they are too old for dressing up and trick-or-treating but too young to have kids of their own. Most families start the tricks and treats the very first year of baby’s life – which is why you see so many adorable infant costumes, but once kids get a bit older and more assertive about who or what they want to dress up as, you may have to get a little bit creative! It’s undoubtedly tempting to head down to Target and pick up a $9.99 special – in my experience; the best memories come from collaboration between kids’ ideas and mom’s craft skills. From simple sheet ghosts to elaborate princesses, we’re here to help you put together a winning costume to please each of your little monsters.

The easiest way to make a homemade costume is to start with a solid colored base, like tights and leotard or a sweat suit. For example, one year my daughter was a mouse – so I got her a light grey sweat suit, which I paired with a grey tail and ears, grey mittens and shoes, and a little painted-on mouse nose with whiskers. This type of costume works well with young children who will feel really comfortable in their regular play clothes with a few added accessories. A few other ideas using this basic plan are: butterfly (black tights and leotard with antennae and wings), cat (any color jogging suit with a tail, ears and painted nose and whiskers), ninja (black outfit with a sash belt, mask and sword) and so on.

If your child’s brilliant idea is, say, an actual person, you will probably have a lot of luck digging through your family’s old clothes or even a thrift store. Pirates, for example, wear

By Paige Hunter Parham

black pants, fluffy white or black and white striped shirts, and scarves. Gypsies wear flowy dresses and skirts with several necklaces, and perhaps a silky turban. One of my favorite costumes I made for Cassidy, my eleven-year-old, was the character Coraline from the movie of the same name. I had to purchase a blue wig, but the rest of her costume was easy to find and/or make. She already had a dark blue long-sleeved shirt, and I painted sparkling silver stars on it with fabric paint. Jeans substituted for Coraline’s nondescript pants, and even without the yellow rain coat, she was easily recognizable. Popular kids’ costumes made from mom and dad’s old clothes include “hobo”, “punk rocker” or “rock star”, depending on what kind of clothing you have around the house.

If you feel like your craft skills are above the beginner range, and you’re ready for a challenge, you can always look into getting a pattern from a craft store like Michael’s and sewing one yourself. All craft stores have a huge selection of fabric patterns, just ask a sales associate to direct you to the right section. There will be projects ranging from beginner to expert, so pay attention to the labels before you buy! Again, if you’re looking for a unique costume, you probably won’t want to go with even a store-bought pattern. I suggest asking your kids for what they want to be most in the world, no matter how absurd, and at least trying to make that happen. My biggest costuming adventure took place last October. For some reason, my daughter wanted more than anything on earth to be A CACTUS. If you think there are no ready-made cactus costumes, you’d be correct. You can search “cactus costume” online and see the terrifying results of some peoples’ craft projects. I decided to forge my own path. I purchased a very long, very ugly green velvet dress from internet auction site Ebay. It came complete with a gigantic pink bow splayed across the chest. Obviously, the first step was to remove that offensive bow! Once that was done, I cut about 3 inches off of the bottom of the dress to craft a nifty headband. (We’ll get to that later.) For the

Butterfly Face Painting Step-by-step from apricot girls

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Start by adding pink or purple eye shadow to each eye and extend the color out toward the temples using a pad applicator.

Next, using a paintbrush or makeup stick, draw the wings (see picture) and fill in with different colors.

Then, draw the butterfly’s bod down the bridge of the nose.

a little something extra, or it could be the focal point of the whole look.

One popular method of face painting which is universally beloved by little girls is a mask formed of swirls, flourishes and sometimes even butterfly wings. Other options are to paint a full animal face (think tigers, pandas, bunnies, etc.) or just add accents like black eyes, scars, or fake blood.

Whether you choose a store-bought Transformer, super hero, or princess, or choose to forge your own crafty path – be sure to listen to what your children want to wear. Halloween is about children getting to dress up in a way that allows them to become a completely different person (or animal, or alien.) Oh – and let’s not forget the CANDY!

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cactus spines, I bought a huge package of light brown pipe cleaners, trimmed those to about 2 inches length, and bent them into “v” shapes. I affixed them with hot glue in neat rows to every inch of the dress, allowing the glue to set overnight. I also attached spines in random patterns on the headband, as well as a giant pink silk flower. (Cacti do have flowers, you know!) Cassidy wore green tights and brown shoes to complete the look. She was absolutely adorable and completely recognizable as a cactus, which is a true sign of Halloween success.

A great way to achieve a fancy look in a short time is to use face paint.

This is especially good if you already have a costume planned but need

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Fall Festivals

by Paige Hunter Parham

Fall is here, and that means leaves crunching under little feet, mugs full of hot cocoa, and pumpkins galore! We’ve put together a list of some of the spookiest festivals and activities in the Central Arkansas area. From harvest festivals to haunted hayrides, you’re sure to find a way to delight your little princesses and goblins this October!

Beebe Fall Festival Main Street Beebe 501.827.0353 Come to downtown Beebe for vendors, food, children’s court, antique car show and live entertainment!

Admission is free Saturday, October 15 www.beebeark.org Big BOO!-seum Bash Historic Arkansas Museum, Old State House Museum of Arkansas History, MacArthur Museum of Military History, EMOBA Museum, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Central High National Historic Site, Museum of Discovery, Heifer Village, Clinton Presidential Center Little Rock Nine local museums will offer free candy and activities. Children are encouraged to come in costume and participate in hands-on Halloween activities and games.

Free parking is available at each location.

Free 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 pm, October 27 Boo at the Zoo 1 Zoo Drive Little Rock 501.661.7203 Safe trick-or-treating, light displays, carousel, carnival rides, inflatables, concessions $7 admission or $15 for an all-inclusive armband

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Thursdays – Saturdays, October 20 – 31 www.littlerockzoo.com

ment and lots of food!

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CabotFest 110 S. First Street Cabot 501.843.2136 A family oriented event in downtown Cabot featuring food, games, a car show, bingo, vendor booths, carnival, beauty pageant and more! CabotFest is sponsored by the Cabot Chamber of Commerce.

Admission is free Saturday, October 8 www.cabotcc.org

Fall Festival Celebration The Promenade at Chenal Little Rock Get ready for some family fun! Bring the kids and enjoy inflatables, tethered hot air balloons and more! Please bring a new, unwrapped toy (no stuffed animals, please) to donate to Toys for Tots. There will be music, games and prizes with the Radio Disney Road Crew!

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1:00 – 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15

Destiny House at Faith Baptist Church 109 Tanglewood Drive North Little Rock A dramatic presentation of a real-life crisis and the only 2 possible destinations: Heaven and Hell.

Free Admission 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., October 26th – 27th and 29th – 31st Downtown Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff Downtown Historic District in Russellville This festival will include a CASI sanctioned Chili Cookoff, car showts& crafts, omelet breakfast, old fashioned pie contest, 5K and 1K runs, pony rides, Tour de Pumpkin bike ride, costume contest, live entertain-

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Halloween Hayride Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road Little Rock 501.868.5806 Experience a different kind of Halloween as we enjoy a fun filled evening hayride complete with a roaring campfire and treats! Perhaps we’ll roast some ghosts (marshmallows!) $10 adults, $5 children – payment is required in advance 5:00 – 7:00 pm, October 29, 30 and 31 Halloween Hayrides Lake Frierson State Park 7904 Hwy 141 Jonesboro 870.932.2615 Join the staff of Lake Frierson for an evening of fun family entertainment. Hear local legends and experience nature’s own sounds of the night. Visitors will trick-or-treat by hay wagon, roast marshmallows on the shoreline, and visit with the resident ghouls and goblins of Lake Frierson who come out especially for the Halloween season.

Admission is $3 Saturday, October 22 Halloween Trick-or-Celestial-Treats Star Party Woolly Hollow State Park 82 Woolly Hollow Road Greenbrier 501.679.2098 Volunteers from the Central Arkansas

Astronomical Society will be on hand with telescopes and treats for the kids. Wear your costumes for a candy treat (no facepaint, please!) You’ll also get the treat of experiencing the night sky and making special memories.

Admission is free 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m., October 29 Harvest! at Wildwood Park 20919 Denny Road Little Rock 501.821.7275 Celebrate autumn in Arkansas with music, food, wine, pumpkins, and more!

10 am – 6 pm, Saturday, October 8 and Noon – 6 pm, Sunday, October 9 www.wildwoodpark.org/festivals-events/ Harvest Fest in Hillcrest Hillcrest Neighborhood (Kavanaugh Street) Little Rock 5K “Run 4 Shelter” race, pancake breakfast, Radio Disney, activities for children, vintage and hot rod cars, fashion show, bands, and more! A portion of the proceeds will go to the Francis Allen School and The Centers for Youth and Families. 5K starts at 8:30 a.m., pancake breakfast is from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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Haunted Halloween at the Park Lake Catherine State Park 1200 Catherine Park Road Hot Springs 501.844.4176 Meet at the Trailhead for some special Halloween treats. Wear your best costume and roast some marshmallows with the park staff. There will be ghosts, bats and more! Fun and safe for the whole family!

Admission is free Saturday, October 29 Hayride by the Lake Dupree Park Jacksonville 501.982.0818 Take a hayride around Dupree Lake. Hot dogs, s’mores and a few surprises along the way!

Admission is $2

Friday, October 28 – Saturday, October 29 www.cityofjacksonville.net Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair 4831 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs 501.623.6841 This exciting festival features 285 arts and crafts exhibitors, concessions, Kiddie Korral, pony rides, a moonwalk and a petting zoo for the kids.

Admission is free 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7, Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday, October 8 www.hotspringsartsandcraftsfair.com Hot Water Hills Music & Arts Festival Downtown Hot Springs – Wheatley Plaza Hot Springs Beer, food, wineand music – lots of fun activities for kids! $5 admission; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., October 7 & 8 All ages welcome!

Jonesboro Ghost Tour 4615 Keely Cove Jonesboro 870.275.7196 Magician Edward L. Underwood, author of “Haunted Jonesboro,” brings the Fall edition of the celebrated tour. History meets mystery for an unforgettable, unusual evening of chilling entertainment. $15 admission; 7 p.m. Thursdays – Sundays October 1 – 22, 7 p.m. October 23 – 28, 7 and 9 p.m. October 29-31. www.specialoccasionsentertainment.net/ jonesboroghosttour.htm Laman Library Fall Fest 2801 Orange Street (Argenta Branch) North Little Rock 501.758.1720 Join us at the Argenta Branch Library for our 4th annual Fall Fest. We’ll have fun and games for the entire family.

4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, October 7 www.lamanlibrary.org Laman Library Halloween Festival 2801 Orange Street(Argenta Branch) North Little Rock 501.758.1720 This party is full of tricks and treats! Ghouls, princesses, creatures of all kinds…oh my!

Admission is free 2 p.m., Saturday, October 29 www.lamanlibrary.org Magic Screams at Magic Springs 1701 E. Grand Avenue Hot Springs 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturdays & 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sundays, October 8 – 30 Magic Screams is an annual event inside Magic Springs which includes daytime activities like painting pumpkins and costume contests, while at night things get downright spooky with haunted houses, a scare trail and more!

Regular admission prices apply - $44.99 for adults, $29.99 for children under 48” Oktober Fest Mall Fairfield Bay This event features vendors, food, a soup cook-off, music, and arts & crafts.

Admission is free Saturday, October 8 www.ffbchamber.org Pumpkin Carving Contest Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road Little Rock 501.868.5806 Have your pumpkin on display at Pinnacle Mountain State Park for the Halloween weekend! Carve your pumpkin entry into a scene, activity, landform, plant or animal found at the park. If enough pumpkins are entered between October 26 and 28, they will be lit and featured on the hayride route for hayride guests to enjoy as nighttime falls. Winners will receive fabulous prizes such as spots on the Halloween Hayrides or other programs, boat rentals, and other unique opportunities.

Free admission 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., October 26 - 28 State Fair 2600 Howard Street Little Rock 501.372.8341 The Arkansas State Fair is a great place for family fun! Enjoy fair food, rides & crafts, livestock and more!

Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children and seniors 60+, under six is free.

Friday, October 14 – Sunday, October 23 www.arkansasstatefair.com Sweet Potato Pie Fall Festival 200 Lake Saracen Drive Pine Bluff 870.536.0920 This year the Farmers Market will close with a Fall Festival, live entertainment and a sweet potato pie contest. It’s time to pull out your Grandmother’s recipe! There will be children’s activities and a good time for everyone. The Farmers Market opens at 6 a.m., the festival begins at 10 a.m. and judging for the sweet potato pie contest starts at noon.

Saturday, October 8 www.saracenlanding.com Turkey Trot Town Square Yellville 870.449.4676 Turkey Trot is the home of the oldest National Wild Turkey Calling Contest in the nation. We host a turkey dinner, parade, quilt show, 5K run, lip sync contest, food and craft booths, live music, a pageant, and a rodeo.

Admission is free on the square, admission to pageant and calling contest is $5, turkey dinner is $8 Friday, October 7 – Sunday, October 9 The Wonder Place – Not-so-scary Halloween Party 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road (in the Breckenridge Shopping Center) Little Rock This event features Pumpkin-themed crafts, trick or treating & story time.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m., October 22 www.thewonderplace.com

Pumpkin Patches in Central Arkansas

Bo Brook Farms

13810 Combee Lane, Roland 501.519.5666 bobrookfarms.com Admission: $6 Activities: Pumpkin patch, hayride, corn pit, hay maze, farm zoo.

Cherokee Farms

2 Hartman Lane, Houston 501.759.2266 Admission: Varies Activities: Pick in the field pumpkin patch.

Cox Berry Farm

1081 Hwy. 818, Clarksville 479.754.3707 coxberryfarm.com Admission: Varies Activities: Pumpkins, pick-in-the-field pumpkin patch.

Family Farm

18448 Hwy 67, Malvern 501.337.4171 familyfarm.org Admission: $5, children under 2 are free Activities: Petting zoo, hay ride, train, hay play, swings, teepee, pumpkin patch, American Heritage stories.

Garner Homestead Family Farm 1376 Lonsdale Cutoff Rd., Lonsdale 501.463.0510 garnerhomesteadfamilyfarm.com Admission: $7 Activities: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo, nature trail, playground, hayride, picnic area and trained animal show.

Johnston Pumpkin Farm

31 Rocky Rd., Greenbrier 501.679.5078 Admission: Varies Activities: Pumpkin patch, hay rides, farm animals, country store, play area.

J&P Ranch Pumpkin Farm

966 McCoy Lane, Scott 501.961.9938 Admission: Varies Activities: Children’s maze, hayrides, horseback rides, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, playground, picnic area and more!

Mary’s Place

3705 Hwy. 5 N, Bryant 501.847.3900 marysplaceinbryant.com Admission: Varies Activities: Pumpkin patch, tractorpulled hay rides, gift shop, refreshments, picnic area, farm animals.

Mimo’s Pumpkin Patch 12490 Hwy. 31 N, Ward

501.681.8313 Admission: $6 Activities: Pumpkin patch, gift shop, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties and school tours. Also, Halloween night hayride and bonfire.

Motley’s Pumpkin Patch

13724 Sandy Ann Dr., Little Rock 501.888.1129 motleyspumpkinpatch.com Admission: $6 Activities: Pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm. Tractor-drawn hayride, twisty slides, farm animals, wagon rides, pig races and Halloween decorations.

Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

76 Woodruff 249 Rd, Augusta 870.919.6162 peeblesfarm.com Admission: $8; kids 2 and under are free Activities: 20 acre corn maze, 10 acre u-pick pumpkin patch, 3 acres of sunflowers, farm animals, play area, concessions, general store and picnic area.

Schaefer Corn Maze

863 Lollie Road, Mayflower 501.269.7903 schaeferscornmaze.com Admission: Varies Activities: Concession stand, picnic area, corn pit, tricycle corral, straw tunnels, horse shoes, hay bales to climb, sack races.

Schaefers Collins Pumpkin Patch

862 Lollie Road, Mayflower 501.470.3127 schaeferspumpkinpatch.com Admission: $5 Activities: Pumpkin farm, hayrides, hay tunnels, sandbox, swings, slides, concessions.

Scott Pumpkin Patch

11221 Craig Road, Scott 501.920.2901 Admission: $7; $6 for seniors 65+ and veterans; kids 2 and under are free Activities: Barnyard nursery, kid’s maze, playground, pig races, hay rides, concessions and petting zoo.

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1701 Bracy Rd., Little Rock 501.888.1444 tlcberryfarm.com Admission: Varies Activities: Pumpkins – already gathered or pick-in-field, straw or hay bale maze, goat walk, tractor-pulled hay rides, fresh eggs and honey. october 2011 savvy kids

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A few tips and tricks from the professionals

By Emily Griffin

October may seem a little early to start thinking about decorating your home for Christmas, but the holiday will be here before you know it. While many

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like to decorate their homes themselves, hiring a decorator to help can make a world of difference and is easier than many people think.

Ed Carrington, owner of Carrington Electric, wants to make decorating the outside of your home hassle-free. Carrington Electric provides turnkey holiday decorating services to the most discriminating clients, both residential and commercial. They offer a variety of unique seasonal displays of unsurpassed quality. Their service includes design, installation, take down and storage—they will handle your holiday decorating from start to finish.

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Monica Griffin, owner of Curly Willow, has years of experience decorating homes for the holiday season. One specific area she enjoys decorating is a home’s entry way. The first thing she does when speaking with a client is to create a color scheme. Whether the client wants trendy colors like turquoise and brown or the traditional red and green, she can create a one of a kind look. Clients can stop in to Curly Willow and pick out accessories, greenery and mesh (even on a budget) and Griffin will bring it to your home and put it all together. “The teardrop swags are very popular right now, more popular than wreaths,” Griffin explained. Griffin said she is also happy to speak with customers about ideas for D.I.Y. designs.

Other services Curly Willow offers include decorated trees, mantels, wreaths, swags, chandeliers and mailboxes, just to name a few.

Darla Self, owner of Express Your Self, can make your home sparkle!

Her whimsical designs have pleased clients for years. One of the many services she offers is decorating a mantle. “The first thing you do when decorating a mantle is to make sure the garland is secure. Then I typically add lights, mesh and accents like ball ornaments—the bigger the better,” Self explained. She also noted that in the center of your design you should have a focal point like a large teardrop, poinsettia flower, or swirl, polka dot ornament and build from the center outward. “I always tell my clients, ‘don’t be scared of color or something large’.”

Self also specializes in swags, trees, wreaths, and more. Clients can come into her store in Bryant and pick out the items they want used or Self can pull aside some items and accessories she would recommend for the client’s home. “There are no hidden charges here. Clients can see how much everything will cost right there in the store,” Self said, adding, “You want your home to sparkle and be something to enjoy all season long.”

Lights by Sparky

John Wilson, owner of Lights by Sparky, can customize any combination of lights to suit your individual taste or needs. Wilson explained that he has a number of designs clients can view on his website, lightsbysparky. com, or he can create a custom design specifically for your home. “I look for architectural elements to enhance when creating a design. I have a crew to help put the lights up and take them down. We do hundreds of homes each year,” Wilson explained. The cost of lighting will depend on several different factors including the number of lights, type of lights, size of your home and difficulty of installation. Prices are as low as $150 which includes the putting up and taking down of the display. Each contract comes with a warranty—if anything goes out they will come and fix it at no charge. “Holidays are stressful anyway. Hiring someone to put up your lights is just one less thing you have to worry about,” Wilson added.

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Curly Willow 2241 Bill Foster Hwy, Cabot 501-605-0677 curlywillowdesign.com

Express Your Self 61 Office Park, Suite 4, Bryant 501-847-9944

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Lindsey Binz, owner of Lindsey Binz Home Company, can add a touch of tradition in an untraditional way. Binz often has clients who have ornaments and other holiday decorations that have been passed down through the family and want them to be incorporated into the home’s design. “It’s one of the first things I ask about,” she said. “I like to incorporate your things and enhance your everyday décor.” She also likes using natural greenery throughout the design. “My family and I have always purchased a live tree for the holidays.

You can take the clippings from the bottom of the tree to add a fresh scent throughout your home.” Binz said she prefers to focus in on a few areas of the home—the mantle, tree, staircase, dining area—to make more of an impact. Binz said, “the holidays are a very special time for every family. I want my designs to enhance that.”

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Amber Doggett, owner of Vivid Designs, is ready to add a glamorous touch to your home this holiday. The entryway tree is a great way to set the tone for your home’s holiday décor. When speaking with a client, Doggett said one of the first things she tries to do is understand the client’s personality. “I do a lot of listening. Do they prefer the art deco look, French country, contemporary or are they more traditional? I try to appease everyone in the home,” Doggett explained. Doggett said she and her staff at Vivid are always available to offer advice on decorating for the holidays. “Mesh is a great way to add a major accent on your tree. Adding decorative stems for color variations is also a great way to add some flare,” Doggett explained. Every year Vivid Designs has five or more trees fully decorated in their store. They offer help teaching customers and clients how to twist mesh, tuck ribbon, make wreaths and more to give a professionally decorated look.

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Pretty in Pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to help you show your support, we’ve found a few fun items from local retailers in which a portion of the proceeds help fund breast cancer research.

Remember, you can also show your support by participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event, held on October 22. Kids can also participate by signing up for the Kids for the Cure race on October 16. You can register for both events by visiting komenarkansas.org.

Add a splash of pink to your holiday decorations this year by hanging this handcrafted ornament

by Coton Colors ($20.75). Available at SmithCaldwell, 414 North Main in Benton.

Kaprice, the robot with a heart, by Kauzbots ($24.99) is a snuggly toy in which 10% of the proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Network of Strength. Available at The Knowledge Tree, 825 N. University in Little Rock.

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Vera Bradley's newest breast cancer awareness color is Tea Garden. Available in a variety of styles, find Tea Garden at Bimini Butterfly, 2540 West Main Street in Cabot.

This decorative garden flag by Evergreen ($11.99) is a great way to show your support. Best of all 10% of the proceeds are donated to breast cancer research.

Available at June’s Hallmark, 11525 Cantrell Road in Little Rock.

This handy compact mirror by Wellspring ($8.25) is a must-have!

Available at Smith-Caldwell, 414 North Main in Benton.

Kenra, Ltd., is dressing up its best-selling products in pink to remind stylists and their clients about the importance of breast cancer research.

Proceeds benefit the City of Hope organization.

Available at Studio H Salon, 4801 North Hills Blvd. in North Little Rock.

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Below is a listing of locations and days in which kids, 12 and under, can eat free with a paid adult (unless otherwise noted).

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TUESDAY

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• Conway: 1250 Old Morrilton Hwy, 764-0600 • Hot Springs: 3321 Central Avenue, 321-2400 • Jacksonville: 120 John Harden Dr, Jacksonville, 241-2224 • North Little Rock: 2815 Lakewood Village Dr, 753-1182

BEEF O BRADY’S 4 p.m.-close.

• Maumelle:115 Audubon Dr., 803-3500

JJ’s Grill Free kid’s meal with the purchase of adult meal for kids 12 and under (all day).

Conway: 1010 Main Street

Arkansas Burger Company One free kid’s meal per adult meal.

Dine-in only, 5:30-9 p.m.

• Little Rock: 7410 Cantrell Road

LONESTAR STEAKHOUSE 4 p.m.-close.

• Little Rock:10901 Rodney Parham, 227-8898

DENNY’S RESTAURANT 4-10 p.m. Ages 10 and under.

• Benton: 16732 Interstate 30, 315-9367 • Conway: I-402 Hwy 64 E, 329-6638 • Little Rock: 4300 S University, 562-5651; 310 S Shackelford Rd., 224-8264

PIZZA HUT 5-8 p.m.. Dine in only.

• Little Rock: 11410 W. Markham St., 228-7000 JIM’S Razorback Pizza Kids 12 and under receive a FREE six inch pizza with the purchase of an adult entree (Dine-in only).

• Little Rock: 16101 Cantrell Rd. • Maumelle: 20608 Hwy 365 North • Hot Springs: 4330 Central Ave.

GOLDEN CORRAL Ages 3 and under eat free at buffet. Discounted prices for kids on Tuesday.

• North Little Rock: 5001 Warden Road, 771-4605 LARRY’S PIZZA Ages 4 and under.

• Bryant: 4500 Hwy. 5 North, 847-5003 • Conway: 1068 Markham, 329-3131 • Little Rock: 12th & Center St., 372-6004; 12911 Cantrell Rd., 224-8804 ZAXBY’S 5 p.m.-close, dine-in only.

• Jacksonville: 209 Marshall Rd., 241-0546 • Maumelle: 104 Carnahan Dr., 851-9777 • Sherwood: 208 Brookswood Rd., 833-9777

MONDAY

THE VILLA ITALIAN RESTAURANT • Little Rock: 1211 West Markham, 219-2244

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Kids 12 years of age or younger eat free with purchase of a Paradise Combo (dine-in only).

• Conway: 705 Club Lane, 764-4800 and 790 Elsinger Blvd, 764-1500 • Jacksonville: 140 John Harden Dr, 241-2233 • Little Rock: 11900 Kanis Rd., 221-6773; 12911 Cantrell Rd., 224-1113 • North Little Rock: 12007 Maumelle Blvd, 851-9555

Cheeburger Cheeburger Free half Best of Both Basket with purchase of two adult entrees.

Little Rock: 11525 Cantrell Road, 490-2433

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FIREHOUSE SUBS • Bryant: 3108 Horizon St., 653-3700 • Little Rock: 12312 Chenal Pkwy., 228-5553; 10300 Rodney Parham, 225-2001 • Maumelle: 11617 Maumelle Blvd., 753-9898 • North Little Rock: 2811 Lakewood Village Dr., 812-5002

SHORTY SMALL’S Up to two kids meals free per paying adult.

• Conway: 1475 Hogan Ln, 764-0604 • Little Rock: 1110 N. Rodney Parham, 224-3344 • North Little Rock: 4317 Warden Rd, 753-8111 TA MOLLY’S 5-9 p.m.

• Bryant: 206 W. Commerce St., 653-2600

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LARRY’S PIZZA 4-8 p.m. With purchase of one adult meal, up to two kids get a small one topping pizza, drink, and $1 in tokens.

• Cabot: 2798 South Second Street, 843-7992 JIM’S Razorback Pizza Kids 12 and under receive a FREE six inch pizza with the purchase of an adult entree (Dine-in only).

• Little Rock: 16101 Cantrell Rd. • Maumelle: 20608 Hwy 365 North • Hot Springs: 4330 Central Ave.

Whole Foods Market Free kids meal with purchase of $5.99 adult entree (child must be present).

• Little Rock; 10700 N. Rodney Parham, 221-2331 WESTERN SIZZLIN 4 p.m.-close. Ages 10 and under.

• Benton: 1916 Congo, 778-9656

THURSDAY

CAPTAIN D’s • Benton: 1419 Military Rd, 778-7909 • Hot Springs: 1906 Central St., 321-4288 • Jacksonville: 1109 West Main St., 982-3330 • Little Rock: 6301 Colonel Glen Rd., 568-6244 • North Little Rock: 5320 JFK Blvd., 758-5144 Mexico Chiquito One FREE kid's meal per adult entree for kids 12 and under (Dine-in only).

• Conway: 1135 Skyline Dr., 205-1985 • Jacksonville: 1524 W. Main St., 982-0533 • Little Rock: 13924 Cantrell, 217-0700; 102 S. Rodney Parham, 224-8600; 4511 Camp Robinson, 771-1604; 11406 W. Markham, 217-0647 MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 4 p.m.-close. One free kids meal with paid adult meal.

• Bryant: 7409 Alcoa Rd., 778-3111 • Conway: 625 Salem Rd., 336-6500 • Little Rock: 12312 Chenal Pkwy., 223-3378 • North Little Rock: 4834 North Hills Blvd., 812-5577

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BOSTON’S GOURMET PIZZA RESTAURANT • Little Rock: 3201 Bankhead Dr., 235-2000 LUBY’S CAFETERIA • Little Rock: 12501 West Markham, 219-1567

SUNDAY

BOSTON’S GOURMET PIZZA RESTAURANT • Little Rock: 3201 Bankhead Dr., 235-2000 CORKY’S 4 p.m.-close.

• Little Rock: 12005 Westhaven Dr., 954-7427 EL PORTON • North Little Rock: 5021 Warden Rd., 753-4630

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DID YOU KNOW

Halloween Safety Tips

Trick-or-Treating is one of the best parts of Halloween!

Make sure your little ghosts and goblins stay safe this year by following these basic safety tips.

Halloween Costume Safety • Wear flame retardant costumes and keep your costume and wig away from candles.

• Hem your costumes so you don’t trip and fall.

• Apply reflective tape to your Halloween costumes.

• Avoid cumbersome masks. Use hypoallergenic or non-toxic make-up instead.

• Wear comfortable, practical shoes.

• Don’t carry fake swords, guns, knives or similar accessories that look authentic. Make sure they’re flexible and cannot harm anyone.

Trick-or-Treating Tips • Plan your route ahead of time.

• Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.

• Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark.

• Take along money for a phone call.

• Always trick or treat in groups, accompanied by an adult.

• Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.

• Watch out for open flames in jack-o-Lanterns.

• Only visit well lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses.

• Don’t enter any houses unless you know the people.

• Don’t approach unfamiliar pets and animals.

• Don’t cut across yards and stay out of backyards.

• Never accept rides from strangers.

• Don’t eat any candy until it’s inspected for tampering under bright lights.

• Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade.

• Report any suspicious or criminal activity to an adult or the police.

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OCTOBER GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH & 5K RUN October 1: The second annual Great Pumpkin Patch supporting the Open Arms Shelter is here. It will be held near the Lonoke Depot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be locally grown pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors for sale, including fresh pie pumpkins right off the vine; longhandled jack-o-lanterns ranging from 5lbs to 150lbs; decorative pumpkins such as Cinderella’s, Fairytale’s, Lumina’s, Peanut pumpkins, and Jarrahdale’s; an assortment of mini pumpkins, gourds, squash and Indian corn.

For the kids, there will also be face painting and pumpkin decorating along with fudge, candy and lemonade for sale. This year we are also having a 5K Run with all proceeds and entry fees to support the Open Arms Shelter. For more information call 501-6766166 or visit www.openarmsshelter.org.

HIGH SCHOOL COFFEE LOUNGE (grades 9-12) October 1-31: Every Monday at the Central Arkansas Library in Maumelle we provide the coffee. You provide the conversation, so kick back, relax, and end that Monday night! Event time: 4 p.m. For more information call 501-851-2551 or visit www.cals.org.

ZOO JAM CONCERT FEATURING TOBY KEITH October 2: Tickets on sale now at the Little Rock Zoo. Ford F-Series presents Toby Keith’s “Locked and Loaded” tour at ZooJam with special guest Eric Church, Sara Evans and Diamond Rio! 1st Annual Little Rock ZooJam is presented by ZooJam Promotion with proceeds to benefit the Little Rock Zoo. Tickets are available online or the Zoo’s box office. General Admission: $65 (plus tax and applicable fees), Active Military/College Student w/valid ID: $50 (plus tax and applicable fees), Pit Access (GA/standing room only): $85 (plus tax and applicable fees) (only available online), Children 10 and under are FREE when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over 18. Concert will take place at the War Memorial Golf Course. For more information call 501-666-2406 or visit www. littlerockzoo.com.

ELECTRICAL MAGIC October 6-8: Get a “charge” out of learning! Children of all ages will delight in seeing magician Scott Davis present his “electrifying” program, “Making Accidents Disappear.” This event will take place at MacArthur Military Museum at MacArthur Park in Little Rock. For more information call 501-396-7050 or visit www.amod.org.

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Galaxy located inside the North Little Rock Athletic Club and let our staff treat them to a fun evening of pizza, arts & crafts, moonwalk, and other fun activities. For children ages 3-12 years from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information call Diane Collie at 501-812-5555 ext. 232.

2ND ANNUAL RUNWILD 5K AND WILDFUN FAMILY RUN October 8: Wildwood’s 2nd Annual RunWild 5K and WildFun Family Run will have runners, kids and dogs running WILD! Event time: 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more information call 501-821-7275 or visit www.wildwoodpark.org.

RHEA LANA’S CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT SALE October 12-16: We are excited to announce our fall 2011 Public Shopping event at the Former Mid-State/Creative Foods Building located at 24351 I-30, Raymar Road Overpass in Benton. Call to find out about our Private Pre-Sale event for volunteers, consignors, moms-to-be, and military moms. Moms-to-be should print a pass from the website to bring with them. Military moms need to bring their military identification cards. The online system is open and consignors may begin entering their Fall/Winter clothing, baby equipment, toys, books, puzzles, video gaming systems, and furniture. For more information call 501-499-0009 or visit www.rhealana.com.

HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN NIGHT October 13: Come in costume! Hear slightly spooky (mostly silly) stories. Make a craft, and eat a snack! Event place: Central Arkansas Library in Maumelle. Event time: 6:30 p.m. For more information call 501851-2551 or visit www.cals.org.

SAVOR THE FLAVOR October 13: The Chamber’s annual Savor the Flavor represents an effective fundraiser for the Chamber and a tasty social event for the community. During the event, patrons get to sample great cuisine from a variety of local vendors while enjoying entertainment, a silent auction, door prizes, and plenty of good fellowship. For the two years, it has been held in the Benton High School cafeteria.

Tickets are available in advance from the Chamber or may be purchased at the door. In preparation for the event each year, the Chamber selects a Savor the Flavor Committee to coordinate entertainment, sign up restaurants and more. For more information about the event, call the Chamber at 501-315-8272.

2011 ARKANSAS STATE FAIR October 14-23: For more information visit www.arkansasstatefair.com or call 501372-8341.

ARKANSAS CHALLENGE RIDE October 15: Enjoy the day at the Clinton Presidential Center with the Warriors of Arkansas. Enjoy rides, music and food for a great cause. This is the Inaugural event after the opening of the “Clinton Presidential Park Bridge”.

Ride through North Little Rock and Little Rock with the Wounded and Veterans of Arkansas, then enjoy the BBQ lunch from Award Winning Whole Hog Café of North Little Rock and Music on the lawn. Help us help Arkansas’ Wounded Warriors and Veterans. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and ride starts at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee: $25. For more information, visit www.arkansasfreedomfund.org or call Mark Leonard at 501-517-5338 or e-mail arkansasfreedom@sbcglobal.net.

Fall Festival Celebration October 15: Get ready for some family fun! Bring the kids to The Promenade at Chenal in Little Rock and enjoy inflatables, tethered hot air balloons and more!

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy (no stuffed animals, please) to donate to Toys for Tots. There will be music, games and prizes with the Radio Disney Road Crew! Event Times: 1-5 p.m.

Admission is FREE! For more information visit chenalshopping.com.

THE SAFE PLACES 2011 CINDERELLA BALL October 15: The Cinderella Ball is an enchanted evening of dining and dancing, with just a touch of stardust and magic.

The event will be held at Embassy Suites in Little Rock. At 6 p.m. there will be Cocktails and a Silent Auction and at 7 p.m. dinner and dancing with music provided by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Big Band. Featuring the gracious charm of young princesses, a fairy godmother, a horse-drawn Princess Carriage, and even Cinderella herself, the Ball promises to be an evening to remember. The Cinderella Ball benefits the work of Safe Places, a Little Rock non-profit that provides counseling advocacy, support and education for children and families harmed by violence.

Tickets: $125. For more information, visit www.thecinderellaball-lr.org or call 501351-4673.

THE CURESEARCH WALK October 15: Join us as we celebrate and honor children from the Little Rock area who have been affected by children’s cancer. This very special day will include prizes, music, food, and fun activities for the entire family! Please encourage your friends and family to join us as we raise funds to reach the day when every child with cancer is guaranteed a cure! Event place: Murray Park. Event time: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register today and support children’s cancer research. For more information, visit www.curesearch.com, or call 501-634-2592.

3rd ANNUAL BAPTIST HEALTH REGAL REGATTA October 15: Join us for the 3rd Annual Baptist Health Regal Regatta, the Grande Maumelle Sailing Club at Lake Maumelle.

Enjoy a leisurely cruise on Lake Maumelle, challenge yourself to a racing competition, or just come to observe. No sailing experience is necessary! Registration will take place from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided by Chick-fil-A at West Markham. Enjoy sailing and racing from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lunch and Awards will begin at 12:30 p.m. Benefiting Baptist Health Medical Center, Little Rock, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Giraffe Omni bed. For more information call Rebecca Scaife at 501-202-1207 or Jamie Deason at 501-202-1827 or visit www. baptist-health.com/regatta.

THE HILLCREST RUN FOR SHELTER 5K & FUN RUN October 15: The Hillcrest Run for Shelter 5K and Fun Run is the premier road race in Little Rock’s most popular running neighborhood. The race kicks off Hillcrest Harvest Fest and aims to help end homelessness in Central Arkansas. Organized by Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, the Hillcrest Run for Shelter will benefit the widely-lauded efforts of Little Rock’s Canvas Community, which is working to “end homelessness one life at a time”. For more information call 501-664-3600.

RACE FOR THE CURE KIDS FOR THE CURE October 16: Kids can show their support for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization by participating in the Kids for the Cure 1K on the grounds of the State Capitol. There will be food, activities and several vendor booths.

The Kids for the Cure is sponsored by KATV Channel 7. Everyone who registers for the Kids for the Cure race is also automatically registered to participate in the Race for the Cure with their parents

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October 20-23, 27-31: Don’t miss the state’s largest Halloween festival! Boo at the Zoo is a great event for the entire family to enjoy safe, spooky fun! Amenities and attractions include hay maze, carnival rides, fair-style food and other concessions, the haunted train attraction, a haunted house for older kids, costume contest, magic show, Ghost Roast s’mores area, and Frankenstein’s Dance Party, as well as all the fun and trick-ortreating zoo guests have come to love over the years! Tickets go on sale October 1 online and in the Safari Trader gift shop.

The price is $7 per person at the gate, or $6 per person in advance and for zoo members. Event time: 6-9 p.m. For more information, visit littlerockzoo.com or call 501-66-2406.

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PEEK-A-BOO CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT EVENT October 19 thru 23: We are right beside Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant. In the same shopping center as the Tandy 10 Cinema, TJ Max, and Bed Bath and Beyond (4124 E. McCain Blvd.) in North Little Rock, AR. For the schedule of drop off dates, special shopping dates, and public shopping dates and times visit www. peek-a-boo-consignment.com or via e-mail peekabooconsignmentsale@yahoo.com.

PUTT THE KIDS FIRST GOLF TOURNAMENT October 20: The Junior Auxiliary of Saline County is excited to present our 2nd Annual Putt the Kids First Golf Tournament.

The tournament will be held on Thursday, October 20th at Hurricane Country Club in Bryant. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.

The cost is $350 per team (four man scramble) which includes lunch, beverages and a goody bag. A $40 Camo Fun Ball is available as well as sponsorships.

We will have door prizes, putting contests and hole contests. All proceeds go to benefit the children of Saline County and are 100% tax deductible. Help us make a difference in the life a child! For more information contact Leslie Osborne Reid at 501-804-6320 or visit www.juniorauxiliaryofbenton.org.

CINDERELLA October 21 thru November 6: It’s the story of Cinderella like you’ve never seen it before! This classic story of love and footwear

is told in a rockin’ new way. Stand up, sing along and rock n’ roll all the way to the ball during this modern fairy tale musical event. And, you won’t need your colored glasses to experience this Cinderella in 3D. Sponsored by: Metropolitan National Bank. Performance place: Arkansas Arts Center. Performance times: Fridays 7 p.m., Saturdays 3 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m. For more information call 501-372-4000 or visit www.arkarts.com.

2011 SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE October 22: Come participate in the 18th Annual Komen Arkansas Race for the Cure at downtown Little Rock, Broadway and 2nd Streets, and show everyone whose life you are running for. Are you running for your mother, your sister, a co-worker, a friend? Are you running for your own life? Or are you running for the future?

No matter whose life you are running for, now is the time to get involved and run for their life! To register, visit www.komenarkansas.org.

HISTORY DAY STUDENT SHOWCASE October 22: The History Day Student Showcase is an opportunity for students in sixth through twelfth grades to learn more about National History Day. Students who placed in the top three at the 2011 State History Day Competition have been invited to share their projects with other students and the public. Workshops on specific project categories will also be available for participating students. Lunch, supplies and souvenirs will be provided. Event place: Clinton Presidential Center. For more information call 501-374-4242 and visit www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org.

ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL “BLACK CAT” BOOT SCOOTIN’ BAZAAR October 28: The Annual Bazaar is the largest special event held at St. John’s School. The “Black Cat” Boot Scootin’ Bazaar will feature a silent and live auction, lunch and dinner, games and activities for children. Event place: St. John’s Catholic School (583 West Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR). Event time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information call 501-282-5751.

SHREK THE MUSICAL October 28 thru 30: Shrek the Musical, based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre-not a handsome prince- shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand….and his name is Shrek. Event place: Robinson Center Music Hall.

Event time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $80 to $226. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 501-244-8800 or 800-9822787, in person at Celebrity Attractions Ticket Office, located at 300 S. Spring, Ste. 100 in downtown Little Rock, or online at Ticketmaster. Celebrity Attractions Ticket Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, visit www.celebrityattractions.com.

MUD RUN October 29: Here’s the Down & Dirty…Created for those who think a little differently about this runnin’ stuff.

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adventuresome spirit and is a family friendly race. Participants run, walk, skip, trot, and even cavort through our 5Kish course, which winds through a scenic Little Rock park. The point is not to finish fast but to finish with style.

Registration is $25. For more information contact Geneva Hampton, or visit www.mudrun.org.

DAY AT THE FARM CELEBRATION October 29: There will be kids’ activities, contests, music, free fun, and more! The event will take place at the Farmer’s Market from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information call 501-321-1700 or visit www. hotspringschamber.com.

K-LIFE'S FAMILY COMEDY FUNDRAISER October 30: K-Life, a Christian ministry that equips college students and young professionals to mentor and disciple youth in Conway, will hold a comedy fundraiser featuring Dennis Swanberg, a Christian comedian. The organization is funded solely on donations from the community.

The event will start a 2 p.m. at Agora, 705 E. Siebenmorgen Rd., Conway. Tickets are $15 and sponsorships are available. Other activities will include a silent auction and local praise bands performing. For more information contact Kara at 501-329-4696.

HALLOWEEN PARTY October 31: Sidney S. McMath Central Arkansas Library is having a Halloween Party.

Event time: 6 p.m. For more information call 501-225-0066 or visit www.cals.org.

High School Homecoming Games: Beebe Oct. 14 Bryant Oct. 7 Cabot Oct. 14 Central Oct. 21 Conway Oct. 14 Hall Oct. 14 NLR High School Oct. 7 Oak Grove Oct. 21 Parkview Oct. 70

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What did you do during the Triple Threat class? It is a three hour class on Saturday. The first hour is dedicated to vocals. Ms. Shauna gave us exercises to warm up our vocals. We then sang scales to find our range. Ms. Shauna handed out the lyrics to the song we were learning and we were off and running, or singing! The second hour Mr. Taylor worked with us on acting. We did fun and silly games that enabled us to explore our inner actor. We were encouraged to improv, which gave us the liberty to be creative. The third hour we focused on dancing. Mr. Brandon was on the scene! He is hilarious and so full of energy. He demonstrated the dance we would be learning with our music. Then we all joined him.

What captured your interest in the Triple Threat Class? It included three of my favorite hobbies: dancing, singing and acting.

What was your first reaction when the class started? When I first heard about the class I thought, “Wow, This is going to be a blast!!!” From the first time I set foot into the studio, I knew this was the class for me. There were three instructors for the class: a vocal instructor, dance instructor, and an acting coach. I love them all! They all have amazing and unique personalities and they love what they do and it shows!

What was your favorite thing about the class? I loved the acting portion of the class. We did some games and improv.

Each one of us was encouraged to get out of our comfort zones! It was a load of FUN!!!

A few words from Zoe’s mom: CAPAA is very well organized. Once we looked over the class description, we knew exactly what to expect from the class and knew what class would be the perfect fit!

The instructors are very informative and passionate about their classes. I love being able to watch the kids during their classes on the TV in the comfy waiting area. The instructors truly love what they do and I enjoyed watching them teach.

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lessons, but I bet I was excited! I love my teacher! I have been taking lessons with her for 8 years now.

Carolyn’s Keyboard Corner is a teaching studio which also offers Little Rock’s largest selection of printed music and musical gifts. They offer lessons on virtually all musical instruments emphasizing a strong foundation in music fundamentals to students age five and above. Emily, age 13, already a student at Carolyn’s Keyboard Corner, explained what takes place during a typical session. This is what she had to say:

What was your favorite activity during the class? My favorite activity to do at piano class is the piano lessons we can do on the computer.

Would you encourage others to take this class? Yes, I would tell them that piano is a very fun instrument to play and that they should practice it every day because practice makes perfect!

What did you do in the class? First we started by playing the songs that we learned from the last week in each book.

Next we learn the new songs that come next. And at the end of the lesson, we either do our theory book or do practice lessons on the computer.

Why were you interested in this class? I am interested in taking piano lessons because once you learn piano, it’s really easy to learn the rest of the instruments.

What was your first reaction when the class started? Well I was only five years old when I started taking piano BRIAN CHILSON

CAPAA offers extensive instruction in dance, theatre, music and performance programs for students of all ages, including Acting classes, Theater Production, Voice lessons, Creative Movement (Preschool), Fairytale Princess Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical for Stage, and even the Family Flash Mob Class. Here’s what Zoe, age 13, had to say when she tried out the Triple Threat dance class:

A few words from Emily’s mom: I have brought my children here for ten years and I have seen that Ms. Carolyn is well organized in running her studio.

I love that at the end of the class she always says to me, “We had a good class today,” or she will tell me that my child needs to practice more.

At the end of the first semester the children play for a judge and get graded on how well they did, and they get a certificate. And at the end of the school year we get to see our children perform, for the parents, the songs they have been working on for two months, and they get awards. Plus, parents that have two or more children get a discount!

That’s been a blessing for me because I have three kids in her class!

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Kate Russell, age 13, decided to try her hand at painting pottery. Here is what she had to say:

Why are you interested in this class? I love art and this class seemed like it would be lots of fun!

W hat wa s yo u r f irs t re a ction when the class started? I thought, “This is going to be a blast!

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A few words from Kate’s mom: The instructors were very informative and provided great guidance for the children. It was fun to watch the kids create such wonderful pieces of art! We will definitely have to come back with friends to paint some more! The kids had too much fun to only try it once.

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What did you do at Firefly? First, I picked a piece of pottery to paint, and then I picked the colors I would use. The instructor showed me how to use the paints and I got started!

Painting with a Twist Think you can’t create an amazing work of art? Think again! Stop in and let your creativity flow and you’re ready to give Monet a run for his money. Paint, canvas, and brushes are provided, as is an experienced and enthusiastic local artist who can lead you step by step through the process of recreating the featured artwork.

At the end of the evening, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind creation and a newfound talent you’ll want to explore. This is not your average art class, this is art entertainment! Just choose one of over 1,000 paintings and get started! Fisher, age 9, enjoys painting and decided to try out Painting with a Twist. Here’s what he had to say:

What was your first reaction when the class started? At first I was really scared that I couldn’t do it. But when I got there I started feeling more comfortable and saw the easels, canvases, brushes and paint, I got so excited and knew this will be fun!

What did you do during the class?

We put on aprons to keep the paint from getting on our clothes. Then we sat down at a work area where there was a presketched owl on a canvas with our own set of paint brushes and set-up. Next, we picked the colors for each area of our painting - the background and different parts of the owl. Then we followed along with the teacher as we painted each area, using a dryer in between so the paint wouldn’t run together on the canvas. We ended up with a painting for my mom.

A few words from Fisher’s mom: We were able to sit with our child and participate alongside our child if we chose — I had so much fun helping him! I loved spending the time with my child doing a project he felt really good about. We both learned something new. The price was reasonable — $35 for all the supplies and instruction really seems like a steal! The best part is that we got to take home a great piece of art done by my child.

What was your favorite thing about the class? The application of the paint— mixing colors and blending on the canvas.

Would you encourage others to take this class? Yes! I’m even thinking about having my birthday party here. It was so much fun and my mom loves her new picture.

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Razorback fans learn at an early age how to Call the Hogs, fashion a Hog Hat and sing along with the fight song. While much of the season is still ahead, we asked our readers to send us pictures of their “Savvy Kids” cheering for the Razorbacks. On this page are just a few of the many photos we received.

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Cruz Conrad turns one!

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Cruz Conrad celebrated his first birthday with his friends and family during a barnyard bash! The theme was “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” and party guests had the opportunity to meet all sorts of live animals from Cockrill’s Country Critters Petting Zoo and Pony Rides of Cabot. Cakes by Sam in Cabot made Cruz’s barnyard cake and Knight’s Bakery in Cabot made the farm animal cupcakes. Golden Corral catered the event with sandwiches, veggies and fruit. Yee-haw!

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Kids ages 6-18 can enter for a chance to be a Shrektacular Reporter by submitting three questions to emily@arktimes.com.

The winner will receive four tickets to the Opening Night production of SHREK The Musical and a chance to meet Shrek backstage at Robinson Center Music Hall for an interview and photo. Hurry!

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Claire crawford turns one!

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Claire Crawford celebrated her first birthday with her friends and family at Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Claire’s nickname is “Lady Bug” so it was only fitting that the theme of the party be the same. The kids played all sorts of games in the church’s fellowship hall and then settled down to eat birthday cake and open presents. Claire’s birthday cake was created by Audreya Cole-Parks.

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Star wars at the laman library Photos by Patrick jones

Whether you’re a future Jedi knight or are turning to the dark side, everyone could have fun during Star Wars night at the William F. Laman Public Library in North Little Rock. Presented by the 501st Legion/Vader’s Fist, guests could experience a bit of Star Wars nostalgia and have their photos taken with Storm Troopers and even Darth Vader himself! No Jedi mind tricks here, just galactic fun!

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Emma Davis and Landry Newsom turn five!

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Students at Impact Martial Arts recently had the opportunity to break away from their parents to have a fun-filled evening with friends during a Kids Night Out event. Everyone had a blast playing Nerf games. Impact Martial Arts, formerly known as Little Rock Martial Arts is a professional and wellmaintained martial arts studio. At the studio, kids learn not only physical training and discipline but mental training and skills they need to be successful in school and in life. Children can sign up to join Impact Martial Arts at four years old. To learn more about Impact, visit impactmartialartspba.com.

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Emma Davis and Landry Newsom celebrated their 5th birthday together with their friends and family at the Maumelle Community Center pool. The kids had a blast splishing and splashing about in the water! After working up and appetite, Emma, Landry and their party guests gathered to eat birthday cake and open presents. The girls’ Barbie mermaid cakes were created by Misti Sweere.

1. Alexis & Sophie Eble 2. Allyson Lank 3. Justin Le & Lane Allen 4. Jackson Newsom 5. Dylan Le 6. Emma Davis & Landry Newsom 7. Party guests 8. Anne Marie 9. Moname Matute 10. Tess Finton 11. Cakes by Misti Sweere

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Maddox Murphy turns five!

SAVVY EVENTS

Photos by Cynthia Rankin

Maddox Murphy celebrated his 5th birthday with his friends at River City Gymnastics in Little Rock. The kids had a blast playing in the gym! They jumped in the foam pit, tumbled on the floor and played with the gym equipment. Next, everyone gathered in the party room to eat birthday cake and open presents. Maddox’s Cars cake was created by Cakes by Sam in Cabot.

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Date: 10/29/2011 Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 3:00 PM 2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock 501-758-1720 www.lamanlibrary.org Games

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Friday night under the lights

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Maumelle Youth Football and Cheer kicked off their fall season with the family event “Friday Night Under the Lights.” The event included all sorts of fun games and activities, food, and, of course, the famous flag game! Players had the chance to participate in huge run-throughs, compete against other teams, and more!

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Kidpreneur Market Photos by Patrick jones

This summer, the Little Rock Athletic Club’s Down Under Center joined with Elevate Entrepreneurship Systems in the first ever Elevate Kidpreneur Camp. Campers learned about the basic parts of a business plan, marketing, finance, operations, and human resources. At the end of the summer, campers had the chance to show what they learned during the Kidpreneur Market in which they sold a wide variety of self- designed and produced creative products in the Down Under Center gym.

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Rollin’ on the River Photos by jay white

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The 13th annual Rollin’ on the River, a Walk with Me event was held recently at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock. The event is a fundraiser for Easter Seals Arkansas and includes a 5K race and a 2K family fun walk in which people of all ages and abilities can participate.

Over 99% of the funds raised during the event benefit individuals with disabilities and special needs right here in Arkansas. Throughout its history, Easter Seals Arkansas has pioneered efforts to meet the needs of children and adults with disabilities and families throughout Arkansas. Through Easter Seals Arkansas’ broad range of services, children and adults with disabilities continue to develop and reach their goals for independence.

Austin Crofford turns eight!

Photos by Nelson Chenalt

Austin Crofford celebrated his 8th birthday at War Memorial Stadium/ AT&T Field with his friends and family.

Balloonman Productions was on hand to create one-of-a-kind balloon creations for each party guest. Kids also had the opportunity to play a scrimmage game with former Arkansas Razorbacks, David Bazzel and Anthony Lucas. Next, Austin and his friends ate a shark cake created by Jamie’s Custom Cakes in Maumelle.

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From Two To Teens...

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SAVVY PROJECT

Can-Do Candy Bags

By Paige Hunter Parham

Once you’re finished dressing your little witches and cowboys to patrol the neighborhood for candy, you will need something to collect all of those treats.

What better way to accessorize than with an adorable felt candy bag which you and your child can create together? This quick and simple craft will take around 30 minutes (not including time for the glue to set) and will leave you with a keepsake craft which can be used for years.

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What you will need: Felt (five 8 ½ x 11” pieces for the bag itself, various colors for features) Scissors Fabric glue Embellishments, if desired (such as pompoms, glitter, etc.)

Directions: Using the color you’ve chosen for the body of your bag, cut one of the felt pieces in half lengthwise. Apply a thin layer of glue to the long edges of each side of that piece, and lay these edges evenly onto the edges of two whole pieces of felt. The half-piece will be the bottom of your treat bag, and the large pieces will form the back and front. Lay several large books on top of the glued felt, to press it flat and allow to dry for at least one hour.

Cut another piece of felt in half for the sides of your bag. These two pieces should be approximately 4” x 6” each. Glue one of the short edges to the bottom of the bag in the same manner that you glued the large sides. Press with books again and allow it to dry.

When the bottom is completely set, you’re ready to finish the main part of the bag. Apply a line of glue on each of the long sides and neatly line them up with the front and back of the bag. It is easier to keep things straight if you only do one side at a time, allowing for drying in between.

Again, press underneath books and allow to dry once complete.

When all sides are dry, cut long strips of felt and glue to the sides for handles. Ask your child to draw a silly face on some paper, and cut the shapes out of felt. Attach decorations to the front of your treat bag with glue, allow to dry and you’re ready to go!

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