ODYSSEY’S SHIPWRECK! PIRATES & TREASURES
July 1 thru 31: Mid-America Science Museum is proud to host this exciting special Exhibition in the spring & summer of 2012. This exhibit encompasses 8,000 sq. ft. and features more than 500 authentic artifacts recovered by Odyssey from various shipwrecks in the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel & Mediterranean Sea. It takes visitors through the thrilling quest to discover the ocean’s greatest shipwreck stories & treasures. It fuses history, science & technology into an exciting educational experience through the use of interactive elements & real life treasure displays from some of the most extraordinary shipwrecks in the world! A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the research & technology used to be involved in hands-on activities relating to shipwreck exploration. With the opportunity to participate in the pioneering exploration of shipwrecks, while learning about the cutting-edge technology, archaeology & fascinating stories of ships lost at sea over the centuries. To come on board with the Odyssey crew & explore the exciting world of deep-ocean exploration, science, technology & history as your journey through thousands of years of maritime travel. For more information and hours of operation call 501-767-3461 or visit www.midamericamuseum.org. Tracey at 501-455-4567. YOUTH HOME CASINO NIGHT AND TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT July 21: Participants join in the fun in the high energy casino area, complete with Slots, Black Jack, Roulette, and Craps, or they can try their luck in a 160+ person Texas Hold’em tournament—all for a chance to win great prizes and help Youth Home. For more information call 501-821-5500. RHEA LANA’S IN GREATER LITTLE ROCK July 22 thru 28: Come shop for all your children’s needs in one spot. You’ll find clothing, toys, baby equipment, nursery furniture, maternity, a special section for children uniforms and more. Sell your children’s items as a consignor and earn 70-80%. Volunteer and shop before the public to get the best deals first. Join our mailing list at www. rhealana.com. We’ve been clothing and connecting with families since 1997! This event will take place at the former Wal-Mart behind US Bank (3801 Camp Robinson Road). We have more than doubled our square footage this Summer! For more information call 501-499-0009 or via e-mail rhealana@ rhealana.com. “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” July 24 thru Sept. 1: The story of the Von Trapp family and how their governess, Maria, brings music, hope and prayer into their lives in pre-World War II Austria. Songs include “Do Re
Mi”, ‘Climb Every Mountain”, and “My Favorite Things”. Bring the family and relive the magic that is “The Sound of Music” at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse. For more information call 501-562-3131. MISSION:POSSIBLE July 26: Helping Hand has been serving children with special needs since 1990. This will be Helping Hand’s very first large-scale fundraising event! This annual event that can benefit these great kids year after year. The top 6 valued items will be sold in a live auction and the other items will be in a silent auction. With your help we will be one step closer to reaching our goal of $200,000 for an inclusive, wheelchair accessible playground that can be enjoyed by all! Event cost: $50. Event time: 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. This event will take place at Next Level Events (1400 W. Markham Street, Ste. 104, Little Rock). For more information contact Susan Dohner at 501-7913331 or via e-mail at susan.dohner@ helpinghandcc.com. DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL ARKANSAS July 26: Drum Corps International (DCI), Marching Music’s Major League, is the leader in producing and promoting competitive events for the world’s most elite and exclusive ensembles for student musicians and performers. DCI Arkansas is one in a series of more than 100 national events that make up the annual Drum Corps International Tour. Performing ensembles are comprised of up to 150 brass musicians, percussionists and dance
performers ages 14-22. Performances feature spellbinding visual formations and stunning choreography set to musical arrangements that may incorporate a variety of musical genres including classical, jazz, pop, and rock. Event cost: $25, discounted group rates are available. Event time: 7 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Event place: War Memorial Stadium. For more information visit www.dci.org/littlerock. SPLASH ZONE AND FRIDAY NITE FLICK July 27: Grab your swim suit and towel, and head to Splash Zone for an extended evening swim. Then stay and dry off while watching a familyfriendly movie at sundown. Movie-TBA. Concession available until 9 p.m. For more information call 501-982-0818. Admission: $4; movie is free. BREAKFAST WITH SIAMANGS July 28: Join the Little Rock Zoo for a delicious breakfast buffet in Café Africa and a unique keeper chat during our breakfast with animals series. The Zoo highlights several animals during our breakfast series and provides guests with a special up-close-and-personal look at some of our most interesting creatures! Maximum capacity is 40 guests per breakfast, unless noted. Seating is very limited and prior reservations are a must! Breakfast with Animals starts at 8 a.m. sharp! Please be on time. Admission: Member Adult $16.95, Member Child $12.95, Non-Member Adult $21.95, and Non-Member Child $16.95. Reservation require a Visa, Master Card, or Discover Card. Changes or cancellations
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are accepted through the Friday before the event by 2 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, contact 501-661-7218. 2ND ANNUAL MIRACLE CHASERS KIDS TRIATHION July 28: Committee for the Future (CFF) is the host of this event. This event will include a run, bike ride and start swim at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) campus. The morning will also include a post party with food, fun and other festivities. Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the ACH Fitness Center (1621 W. 10th Street). No race day registrations will be accepted. Online registration is available at www.giving.archildrens. org/miraclechasers.com. Entry fees are $20 for all ages. All participants must be a current USA Triathlon member. If participants are not current members, a $5 membership fee will be collected at packet pick-up. Each participant will receive an event t-shirt* (*must register by June 29 in order to receive guaranteed t-shirt size) and medal upon completion of the course. Awards given to first boy and girl finisher in each age division. RHEA LANA’S IN SEARCY July 31 thru Aug. 4: Come shop for all your children’s needs in one spot. You’ll find clothing, toys, baby equipment, nursery furniture, maternity, a special section for children uniforms and more. Sell your children’s items as a consignor and earn 70-80%. Volunteer and shop before the public to get the best deals first. Join our mailing list at www. rhealana.com. We’ve been clothing and connecting with families since 1997! This event will take place at the White County Fairgrounds (802 Davis Drive). We have more than doubled our square footage this Summer! For more information call 501-499-0009 or via e-mail rhealana@rhealana.com.
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