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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

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like listening to the rain pitter patter on my rooftop. I like eating cake (it’s all fat-free, right?). I like traveling to tropical locations. But I love being a mom! From wiping runny noses and kissing booboos to seeing the excitement in the eyes of my children as they experience something for the first time—I love every thing motherhood brings.

This issue of Savvy Kids is dedicated to moms. From gifts for Mother’s Day to celebrating the women who we consider hard-working moms—literally! Starting on page 12 you can learn to craft a few homemade gifts that mom will love (for just a couple bucks!), and a few fun gifts from local retailers to learning what it’s really like to take on the role as a mother while maintaining a career.

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We have also extended our Summer Camps and Activities Guide. This month, you will find more camps as well as Vacation Bible School dates and locations.

School will be out soon…start planning your summer now!

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As always, be sure to sign up for the Savvy Kids Club by visiting our website: savvykidsofarkansas.com. Club members receive e-newsletters filled with upcoming events, the latest Savvy news, and, of course, the discounts and promotions from ton of central Arkansas retailers!

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CONTENTS Savvy Family Little Hero, Big Heart Gifts From the Heart Mother’s Day Gift Guide Professional Moms Summer Camps and Activities Did You Know?

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Robby & Catherine Cole DAD: Robby Cole, Residential Loan Officer at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp MOM: Catherine Cole, Professional Mommy, member of Riverfest Board of Directors CHILDREN: Trey, 6; AnnMarie, 3; and twins Addison and Charlie Belle, 1 CURRENT PROJECTS: While much attention is given to the musical acts, Riverfest still has a family focus including the wonderful children’s area that I coordinate known as KidZone. I also volunteer my time thru the Junior League of Little Rock. I hold the Riverfest Board Seat representing the league. For the 2011-2012 year, I will hold the position of Marketing Vice President. We are active members of Christ the King Catholic Church and School. I am a Chi Omega Alumni Advisor at UALR, and Robby is a little league baseball coach at Junior Deputy.

PARENTING STYLE: We have a gracious attitude for our place as parents.

Children are God’s gifts who are only on loan to us as parents for a short while. We strive daily to put our Faith first, marriage and children fall into place following that. While I think it’s hard to come up with a definitive “style” of parenting that describes us best, I think Robby and I just try to emulate the good in our parents and build on that. Life is not always the sweet moments of just hanging out at the park or laughing on the couch.

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happiness is a goal and it is valued most by each because we’ve shared real experiences that make us who we are…real people, trying real hard to be really great parents.

LIFE LESSON LEARNED FROM PARENTHOOD: You’ll want to write this one down because it’s a lesson that is going to change your life forever. A few years back, while Robby and I were traveling to Georgia to visit Robby’s family, Trey at the age of 18 months taught us something we did not yet know as parents…Pretzels will fit down the window sill of a Suburban. Priceless!

And now with four kids, we’ve also learned that sleep can be life changing!

They each teach us something new every day.

Favorites: Book: Catherine - The Bible and Parenting with Love and Logic; Robby – The Bible, Caddy for Life, The Street Sweeper Music: Catherine – Country; Robby – Any music that makes him break out the ‘air drums’ Family Activity: RIVERFEST!!!

Restaurant: Casa Manana Guilty Pleasure: Reality TV Place to go for date night: We belong to a church group called Marriage Encounter that meets every month and has been doing so for five years now.

(And Riverfest would make a GREAT date night!)

Vacation Destination: Destin, Florida Won’t leave home without: Counting to make sure I have everyone.

It’s the little things...

How many times have you had to look around to find a little one? A child that was just right behind is now nose to the ground looking at something almost invisible to you!

Kids love little things; and most also love to play in the dirt and feel the textures of living things like plants. That’s why miniature gardens are a unique way to bring it all together!

And they work for inside spaces like on table tops, or outside near the base of a tree or against a large stone. To get started, buy a disposable camera and go for a nature walk with the kiddos for ideas. For inside gardens, find a low planter that is at least 12” across. This will give you some room for plants, paths and accessories. Cover the bottom with about 1” of gravel, and then fill with good quality potting soil to just below the top. Create some elevation changes by adding more soil in some areas then surround these areas with stone or moss.

Little pea gravel works as a path, and The Good Earth has accessories like gates, furniture, fences and garden tools, as well as miniature plants. Create a forest look and place some toy dinosaurs throughout. Or create a desert look and add some little lizards. Little toy bugs are always a good addition and we have some of those too!

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HERO

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or some, they are easy to forget—out of sight, out of mind, so to speak. But for 11-year-old Kelsey Bell, homeless pets have become an issue close to her heart.

“It all started the first day I went to the Humane Society of Pulaski County,” Kelsey recalled. “When I saw all the helpless animals, I knew I had to help.”

After learning she was too young to work directly with the animals on her own, Kelsey tried to find other ways to help the Humane Society of Pulaski County. “They said I could help ‘raise awareness’,” Kelsey explained; and that’s exactly what she does.

She started off by collecting newspapers at her school, Fulbright Elementary, to take to the shelter. Kelsey even gave a presentation to her class that explained what the Humane Society of Pulaski County does and how her peers could also help.

She has held lemonade stands to raise money, collected toys, and even asked her friends and family to make a donation to the Humane Society of Pulaski County on her birthday, rather than buy gifts for her. Kelsey is planning a series of bake sales to raise money in coming months.

Kelsey’s big heart has spread to other areas of her life as well. She helps teach Sunday School to younger kids at her church and helped with projects benefiting Heifer International.

Kelsey Bell is doing little things to make a big difference for the Humane Society of Pulaski County.

“One person might not be able to do a major donation or a big fund raiser, but if one person gets a few people, then it can add up to a lot! It starts with a few people doing little things that add up to a lot,” she explained. “My mom says every little bit helps!”

Kelsey plans to continue doing whatever she can to help homeless animals and wants to be either a veterinarian or a Marine Biologist. Eventually, Kelsey explained, “I want to be like my grandma (who lives in Minnesota) and be President of the Humane Society!”

“I wish I could do more to help the animals in the shelter. I feel like I speak for those without a voice. I truly do, and always will, love helping animals.”

If you would like to follow in Kelsey’s footsteps and help the homeless animals at the Humane Society of Pulaski County, visit warmhearts.org, to learn how.

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You don’t have to spend a lot of money to show mom you care this Mother’s Day. In fact, 54% of Savvy Kids readers said they would rather have a homemade gift from their children than

jewelry, flowers, or even breakfast in bed. On these pages, we’ve offered a few simple gift ideas your children can make this mother’s day.

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Instructions: Take the photos of your children and cut off the backgrounds leaving only their head, neck and shoulders. Next, trace the cut photos onto the darker piece of paper and cut it out. Then cut the lighter sheet of paper to fit inside the picture frame and glue the traced image to the center of the paper. Tip: Give your silhouette a trendy upgrade by using decorative paper, available at Just Scrap It! in Sherwood. Add a 3-D punch by gluing cardboard to the back of the traced image before adhering it to the background.

No-Sew Canvas Clutch What you will need: Decorative Fabric (preferably canvas), Velcro, Decorative Buttons or other Embellishments, Fabric Glue (we used Unique Stitch)

Instructions: Cut fabric into two pieces, 9” x 8” and 5” x 8”. Lay 9” piece of fabric right side up on table. Lay 5” piece of fabric right side down on top of larger piece of fabric. Line up bottom to bottom and glue the sides and bottom together with a thin strip of fabric glue. Once the glue dries, turn the bag right side out. Next, fold the unfinished edges in (once you have the bag right side out the sides will have a natural fold) and glue to make finished seam. Fold the top in a half inch and glue to make a finished seam.

Next, pull apart the Velcro. Glue one side to the inside of the top flap, and the other to the outside of the bag where the Velcro will touch. Finally add your button to the outside for decoration. Tip: These make great make-up bags. You can also make smaller bags, using the same steps, which make great coin purses or credit card holders!

Decorated Candles What you will need: Candles, Decorative Ribbon (large, medium, and small in size)

Instructions: Start with the largest ribbon you have, and use it to measure the diameter of the candle. Cut the ribbon once it just slightly overlaps. Next, cut the medium ribbon the same length. Take the small ribbon and measure it twice the length of the large and medium ribbons. Wrap the large and medium ribbons around the candle and use the small ribbon to tie it all together in place. Tip: Make sure to remove the ribbon before burning the candles!

Gift Tag Greeting Card What you will need: Decorative Paper, Glue, Ribbon, Computer/Printer, Digital Photos

Instructions: Make a photo collage using your digital photos on your computer. Be sure to type “Happy Mother’s Day!” Next print your collage on 8 ½ x 11 piece of paper. Lay the paper horizontally on a table and fan fold the collage so that it makes four even panels. Next, cut your decorative paper to look like an old-fashioned gift tag (rectangle with top two corners cut at an angle). The tags should be slightly wider than your folded collage and a little more than half the height.

Glue the tags to one side of the panel, facing away from each other. Once the glue has dried, fold the collage in half so the tag appears closed. Finally, add a small hole at the top of both tags and tie together with ribbon. Tip: If you are unfamiliar with photo editing software, build your collage online, using sites like picnic.com for free. Newer versions of Microsoft Word come equipped with a photo collage template.

Coil Bracelets What you will need: Jewelry Wire, Beads

Instructions: Bend one end of your wire to make a hook shape. Add a small bead and twist the hook closed (this will prevent your wire from poking mom’s arm while she’s wearing the bracelet). Next, start stringing your beads onto the wire. Use different types of beads to give the bracelet some extra texture. Once you’ve added the desired amount of beads, bend the end of the wire to make a hook shape and add a final bead and twist the hook closed. Finally, gently wrap your wire around your arm in a coil shape, and it’s ready to wear! Tip: Teach your kids about patterns! Lay the beads out according to color or shape and ask them to complete the pattern as they string the beads along the wire. may 2011 savvy kids

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New prints are out now! Get your mom updated with the colorful and fun accessories by Vera Bradley, available at Bimini Butterfly in Cabot (501-944-9911).

Sunshine is no match for your hot mamma! She will love these sleek and chic sunglasses by Maui Jim, available at Global Eye Care in Cabot (501-941-4321; globaleyecare.net).

Your family tree grows each year. Proudly display the ones you love with this photo frame Family Tree, available at June’s Hallmark in Little Rock (501-907-8025; hallmark.com).

Get her started on a new project!

The Ultimate Crafter’s Companion has everything you need to make whole slue of fun crafts, and it’s available at Just Scrap It in Sherwood (501-414-0740; justscrapit.net).

If she has a sweet tooth, your mom will love a personalized sweet treat from Blue Cake Company in Little Rock (501-868-7771; thebluecakecompany.com).

These Garden Bon Bons are a fun gift for every mom! She will be reminded of your love with every bloom! Available at the EcoFab Store in Little Rock (501-821-3171; ecofabstore.com).

Make a statement with these cuff bracelets designed by Lenny and Eva. Available in many colors and styles, at Three Cs in a Pod in Cabot (501-941-2653).

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MOMS

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Today, women comprise 46.8 percent of the total U.S. labor force. Many of these working women are mothers continually trying to balance their careers with the needs of their families. Savvy Kids found a few local working mothers and chatted with them about their careers.

Smith are six local women working hard for their families. These six women featured have very powerful jobs and are dedicated to moving forward with their professional responsibilities. Ultimately, though, each agreed being a mother is their first priority.

Sericia Cole, Heather Crawford, Joyce Cloud, Andrea Goodwin, Kristen Herring, and Heather

We also spoke with their kids. Each youngster seemed to have a close relationship with their

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mom. Savvy Kids asked, “why is your mom the best mom?” Evan Rouse, Sericia Cole’s son, said, “my mom sometimes takes me places only I want to go to,” adding that it aggravates his brothers and sisters but makes him feel special. This was the general consensus between all the kids. To them, it doesn’t matter that their moms work long hours as long as they make an effort to have quality family time—and these ladies certainly do!

Andrea Goodwin Andrea Goodwin is the busiest homemaker you will ever meet! She is mom to Collin, Cassidy, Carson, Savannah, and twins Walker and John Steven Goodwin, and is hosting Toussaint Salvator Kaneza, a Rwandan Residential Scholar through the Bridge to Rwanda program. Goodwin also gives her time and energy to organizations like Arkansas Baptist School System, Lighthouse Children’s Home, and other missionary organizations.

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“She’s very supporting of what I want to do with my life and she’s helping me achieve it.”

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Sericia Cole Sericia Cole is the Director of External Affairs in the Governor’s Office. She makes appearances and interfaces with faith-based and minority non-profit organizations who want support on behalf of the governor. Cole travels the state for her job and loves every minute! She is the mother of Julien Battle, Trreon Colle, Sandrea Cole, Sydney Holmes, Evan Rouse, and twins Bryson and Britton Cole.

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Heather Smith is the owner of Studio H Salon in North Little Rock. On the cutting edge of many new and trendy treatments, the salon is the first to offer Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy, Goldwell, Enjoy, and Babor. Smith and her stylists are constantly continuing training and learning the latest techniques in the salon business. Smith is very passionate about her job but makes sure to spend as much time as possible with her two children, Tanner and Tatum. “I love being a mom! It’s the best job I could ever have!”

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Heather Crawford Heather Crawford is an Anchor for KATV. She started her career in 2000. Crawford, through her job, she has reported on all sorts of events and met all sorts of people.

She is and Emmy award winning journalist and can be seen Live at Five on Channel 7. “I love my career,” Crawford said, “the most important job I have is being a mom.” Crawford is the mom of Palmer and newborn Pressly Grace.

[ ] “I love experiencing life through the eyes of someone for the first time.”

—Heather Crawford

Joyce Cloud Joyce Cloud is the COO at Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Health System.

Her career started in 1985, but she’s been a hard worker all her life. Cloud earned her degree and MBA working full-time all the way through. “Here at Pinnacle Pointe I get a wide angle view of the hospital operations and the actual running of the business,” Cloud explained, adding there is a strong focus strengthening the lives of children and their families.

Kristen Herring Kristen Herring is the owner of The Diet Center in Little Rock, and she started straight out of college 13 years ago.

Herring said she loves helping people feel better about themselves and lead healthier lives. Herring is a single mom to Lake. “I’m lucky though,” she explained, “ Lake has a great dad who is very active in his life, and amazing grandparents too.” Herring said it’s tough balancing work and every day life, but she tries to take an active role and not miss out on the important things.

[ [ ] “I treasure my kids above all else.”

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4-H Cloverbud Camp C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, Little Rock 501-821-6884; scaldwell@uaex.edu arkansas4hcenter.org Description: This 2-day camp is intended to introduce young 4-H’ers to the camp experience. Activities will include swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, basketball, campfire program and much more!

Date/Time: July 8-9 Age: Under 9 years Cost: $95 per person, scholarships are available 4-H Junior Camp C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, Little Rock 501-821-6884, scaldwell@uaex.edu arkansas4hcenter.org Description: This 7-day camp will include campfires, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, rocketry, GPS, and so much more.

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arkansas4hcenter.org Description: This 3-day camp will be based around the theme of Invention and Innovation! We’ll be creating our own “mouse trap”, coming up with our own Iron Chef recipes, designing a vehicle and so much more!

Date/Time: Session I: July 5-7; Session II: July 11-13 Age: Students entering 4th-7th grades Cost: $140 per person, scholarships available 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Camp C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, Little Rock 501-671-2346; twalkingstick@uaex. edu Description: The purpose of the camp is to familiarize the campers with natural resources and environmental concepts so that they will be better- informed citizens of tomorrow. Also, the camp enhances project work related to forestry, fisheries, wildlife, water, general ecology, and natural resource conservation.

Date/Time: June 20-23 Age: 10-13 year olds Cost: $165 per person, scholarships available 4-H Arkansas Outdoor School C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, Little Rock daycamp@uaex.edu arkansas4hcenter.org Description: The Arkansas Outdoor

School summer day camps provide an exciting chance for campers to get outside, have fun and discover the world around them. Campers will enjoy activities such as canoeing, archery, swimming, rock climbing, hiking and arts and crafts.

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Date/Time: Camps run June 13-July 29, visit website for more details Age: TBA Cost: $145-$235 Adventureland Academy Summer Day Camp 501-227-0880 1015 Autumn Rd., Little Rock adventurelandacademy.com Description: Want your child to have the best summer ever? Let them join us for fun, educational, and physical enhancement all gained through daily exercise, group games, weekly field trips, arts and crafts, and much more!

Date/Time: June-August Age: 4-12 years Cost: $60 single child; $85 family Blast off with Beginning Violin 501-912-8615 arkiecellist@hotmail.com Description: Camp will cover basic violin technique and note reading.

A concert will be held so students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their new skills!

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Broadway Performance 501-804-3722 Pleasant Ridge West (behind Carinos), Little Rock Description: Students will learn the fundamentals of acting, modeling, dance and voice while working toward an end project—a mock sitcom. The sitcom will be professionally filmed and edited and sent to various advertising companies for a casting call.

Date/Time: Three 4-week sessions will be held throughout the summer Age: 5 years and up Cost: $25 and up Burns Park Tennis Center 501-791-8585 4000 Joe Poch Rd., North Little Rock burnsparktennis.com Description: Burns Park Junior Summer Camps make huge improvements in your child’s tennis game and they’re going to have a blast doing it! Daily instructional stations, team match play (singles & doubles) and skill building games!

Teams will playoff for championship at conclusion of each session!

Date/Time: Session 1: May 31-June 17; Session 2: June 20-July 8; Session 3: July 11-July 29 Age: 5-18, all levels Cost: $95-$295 Camp Subiaco 479-934-1001 405 N. Subiaco Ave., Subiaco campsubiaco.org Description: Camp Subiaco is a camp for boys located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.

Campers will enjoy tons of activities including swimming, hiking, riflery, fishing, canoeing, Lake Dardanelle, and more!

Date/Time: June 19-25, June 26-July 2 Age: 9-13 years Cost: $425 per person, family discounts are available

Carolyn’s Keyboard Corner 501-217-0275 11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock carolynskeyboardcorner.com Description: Storytime with Ms. Kelly and friends is a summer activity not to be missed! The story books will come alive as Ms. Kelly’s 80 puppets act out the tales. Teachers will be on hand to tell about different instruments.

Date/Time: June 9, 16, July 14, 21; 1-2 p.m. (Call to reserve a spot!)

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Little Rock clintonpresidentialcenter.org Description: Children will receive hands-on training where they will make their own nutritious lunch every day, learn exciting tips from distinguished speakers in the culinary field, and even start their own garden. To wrap up the camp, campers will host a special reception for parents and guests.

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Little Rock Zoo 501-666-2406 1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock littlerockzoo.com Description: Zoofari Classes, halfday, hands-on learning programs for kids.

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IronKids and Lil’ Joey Camp 501-225-3601 4610 Sam Peck Rd., Little Rock lrac.com Description: Make plans for a summer of health, fitness and fun.

Weekly fees include: field trips, lunches and snacks. Lil’ Joey is an age-appropriate version of IronKids Camp geared for pre-schoolers.

They go on separate field trips and participate in swimming, crafts, tumbling, music, Moomba Maze activities and more.

Date/Time: May 31-Aug. 13 Age: IronKids Camp: 6-12 years; Lil’Joey Camp: 3-5 years Cost: $140-$195

Church at Rock Creek Summer Spectacular 501-225-8684 11500 W. 36th St., Little Rock churchatrockcreek.com Description: Summer Spectacular is a fun-filled week of activities including Bible study, games, crafts, and surprises, but most importantly, it is a chance for children to experience God in an exciting way.

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Kumon Summer Jump-Start 501-812-5437 4810 West Commercial Dr., North Little Rock kumon.com/north-little-rock Description: Summer Jump Start Programs maximize the summer months before school begins!

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Little Rock Athletic Club Camps 501-225-3601 4610 Sam Peck Rd., Little Rock

Museum of Discovery Day Camps 501-396-7061 500 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock amod.org Description: Campers will have a blast with the many day camps at the Museum of Discovery! Camps include Computer Movies, Engineering, Summer Discoveryies, Children at Play, Jr. Vet, Criminal Minds and more!

Date/Time: June 20-24, July 4-8, July 18-22; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Age: 6-15 years Cost: $125-$250 North Little Rock Athletic Club Camps 501-812-5555 3804 McCain Park Dr., North Little Rock nlrac.com Description: Our camp theme is “Focus on Fitness.” Campers will partake in all sorts of games and activities that will keep them moving and engaged. Camps will be held weekly starting June 8. These fees include two snacks, lunch, craft supplies and field trips.

Date/Time: June 8-Aug. 17, 9a.m.-4 p.m.

Age: 5-12 years Cost: $120-130 Pioneer Day Camp 501-324-9342 Historic Arkansas Museum, Little Rock historicarkansas.org Description: The focus will be on life back home during the Civil

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Date/Time: June 13-17, June 2024; 8 a.m.-noon Age: Kids entering 3rd-6th grades Cost: $65-85

Pathfinder School Summer Program 501-982-0528 108 S. Oak, Jacksonville pathfinderinc.org Description: The Pathfinder School Summer Program is designed to help children with autism prepare for the new school year. Participants will work on socialization skills, community projects, and take field trips to water parks, museums and other local attractions.

Date/Time: June, July, August Age: Students entering 6th-8th grades Cost: TBA Pizazzy Princess Camp at Snazzy Pizazzy 501-940-1104 102 N. East St., Benton Description: Campers will have daily activities with an emphasis on self-esteem, confidence and kindness to all! Other activities will include dress-up, arts and crafts, food fun, dance, stories, theater, games and more!

Date/Time: July 5-8, July 12-15 Age: 3-8 years Cost: $130

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Description: Let your future Razorback put their skills to the test during the Razorback Football Camp!

Date/Time: Senior High Camp: June 12-14; Youth Camp: June 15; Junior High Camp: June 16-18; Junior/Senior Prospect Camp: July 16 Age: Students entering 1st-12th grade Cost: $50-290 (depending on camp) Rock-N-Roll Camp at The Clinton Center 501-748-0472 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock clintonpresidentialcenter.org Description: Children will experiment with various musical styles and instruments and learn about the music of Elvis Presley. At the end of camp, there will be a live performance by the campers.

Date/Time: June 20-24, July 11-15; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Age: Students entering 4th-8th grades Cost: $200 nonmember; $175 member

Rock School Boot Camp 501-312-1800 10301 Rodney Parham, Little Rock littlerockjams.com Description: Attention all future rockers, check out the Rock School Boot Camp at Little Rock Jams, designed for beginning students to learn the basic skills of playing in a band.

Date/Time: June, July, August (Call to schedule) Age: All Ages Cost: $85-$150

Sonshine Academy Summer Day Camp 501-372-7742 2415 Donaghey Ave., Conway sonshineacademy.com Description: Campers will enjoy all sorts of activities including games, crafts and field trips to ice skate, bowl, hike, swim, visit museums and more!

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Summer at Gideon Math and Reading Center 501-607-4808 2316 Durwood Rd., Little Rock gideonreading.info Description: Camp will focus on enrichment (get ahead for next year), therapy (catch up in reading and math), math prep (pre-algebra, algebra I, II, geometry, pre-cal/trig, calculus), and languages (Spanish, Latin, German, Russian).

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Summer School Who knew spending summer at school could be this much fun? A number of area schools offer summer day camps for kids in preschool and higher. Weekly themes range from academics and sports to character themes, arts and crafts, and cooking! Below is a listing of a few of Savvy Kids favorites. There are far too many camps to list so be sure to visit the school’s website for complete information!

Summer Adventures at Anthony The Anthony School 7700 Ohio St., Little Rock 501-225-6629 anthonyschool.org Summer Reading Program at William F. Laman Public Library 501-758-1720 501-687-1061 lamanlibrary.org Description: One World, Many Stories—By expaning your child’s mind, this program is designed to keep children interested in reading during the summer. Each child receives a bag of goodies when he signs up for the program. Readers receive special incentives each week when they report and are entered into special weekly T-shirt drawings.

Date/Time: June 1-July 23 Age: Infant-18 years Cost: FREE Summer Piano, Voice, Guitar Camp 501-224-2115 pianolessonsinyourhome.com Description: Learn fundamentals of piano, voice and guitar in the comfort of your own home. Flexible scheduling, available in Cabot, Jacksonville, North Little Rock, Conway, Little Rock, Benton and Bryant.

Date/Time: June, July, August Age: 4 years and up Cost: $110 per month Youth Ecology Camp Arkansas Audubon Society 501-663-9380 arbirds.org Description: Can’t get enough of birds, mammals, snakes, frogs, plants, rocks and insects? This camp is an extraordinary week of handson outdoor nature study and so much more!

Date/Time: June 12-17, 19-24 Age: 11-12 years Cost: $275

Summer Daze 2011 Episcopal Collegiate School 1701 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock 501-372-1194 episcopalcollegiate.org Camp Falcon Christ Lutheran School 315 S. Hughes St., Little Rock 501-663-5212 clutheranschool.org

Summer at the Academy Pulaski Academy 12701 Hinson Rd., Little Rock 501-604-1923 pulaskiacademy.org

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STROMBOLI’S Dine-in Only.

• Conway: 2665 Donaghey Ave, #101, 327-3700

CICI’S PIZZA Ages 3 and under eat free at buffet.

• 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

TA MOLLY’S 5-9 p.m.

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

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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

BEEF O BRADY’S 4 p.m.-close.

• Maumelle:115 Audubon Dr., 803-3500

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

Little Rock: 11525 Cantrell Road, 490-2433 CHICK-FIL-A First and third Monday of each month.

• North Little Rock: 3929 McCain Blvd, 758-8497 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

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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

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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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• Little Rock: 11410 W. Markham St., 228-7000

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BOSTON’S GOURMET PIZZA RESTAURANT • Little Rock: 3201 Bankhead Dr., 235-2000

LONESTAR STEAKHOUSE 4 p.m.-close.

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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

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

• Little Rock: 1211 West Markham, 219-2244

WEDNESDAY FAMOUS DAVE’S 4 p.m.-close.

• Little Rock: 225 North Shackleford Road, 221-3283 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 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 STROMBOLI’S Dine-in Only.

• Conway: 2665 Donaghey Ave, #101, 327-3700 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

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 TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE • 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

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DID YOU KNOW

Mother’s Day Trivia

According to USA.gov, the first Mother’s Day observance was a church service in 1908 requested by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia to honor her deceased mother. Jarvis’ mother expressed hope of establishing a day to commemorate all mothers. Two years after her mother’s death, Jarvis and friends began a letter-writing campaign to declare a national Mother’s Day observance to honor mothers.

President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation on May 9, 1914, asking Americans to give a public expression of reverence to mothers through the celebration of Mother’s Day. Congress passed the legislation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Carnations have come to represent the day, following President William McKinley’s habit of always wearing a white carnation, his mother’s favorite flower.

Other Mother’s Day Facts: • The modern world record for giving birth is held by Leontina Albina from San Antonio, Chile. Leontina claims to be the mother of 64 children, of which only 55 of them are documented. She is listed in the 1999 Guinness World Records but dropped from later editions.

• Tuesday is the most popular day of the week in which to have a baby, with an average of more than 12,000 births taking place on Tuesdays during 2001.

• Many of the sweaters worn by Mr. Rogers on the popular television show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, were actually knitted by his real mother.

• Kittens are born both blind and deaf, but the vibration of their mother’s purring is a physical signal that the kittens can feel—it acts like a homing device, signaling them to nurse.

• Mother’s Day is now celebrated in many countries around the world.

Australia, Mexico, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Belgium, Russia, China, Thailand, all have special celebrations to honor Mothers, but not in the same way or on the same day as the United States.

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MAY “BIRDING ON THE RIVER” CANOE FLOAT May 1: Explore the birds of the Little Maumelle River from one of the park’s canoes.

This guided 4.5 mile float will provide an opportunity to see otherwise hidden sections of Pinnacle Mountain State Park.

A park interpreter will serve as your guide.

Feel free to bring binoculars and a camera, but please be prepared in case of water in your boat. Some prior paddling experience preferred, in order to best navigate your boat to good viewing spots. Fee includes use of boats, paddles, and lifejackets.

Advance reservations and payment of $30 is required. We will meet at the Little Maumelle Boat Launch at 8 a.m. and return at 1 p.m. For more information call 501-868-5806 or visit arkansasstateparks. com/pinnanclemountain.

“REEL TO REAL: GONE WITH THE WIND AND THE CIVIL WAR IN ARKANSAS” EXHIBIT May 1: Historic Arkansas Museum will mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with tandem exhibits comparing the romanticized vision of the “old south” with the often harsh reality of life as it was for many in Arkansas, 1861 through 1865.

Reel to Real: Gone with the Wind and the Civil War in Arkansas will pair up rarely seen items from the film Gone with the Wind with actual objects and firsthand accounts of the Civil War in Arkansas.

In the Reel exhibit featuring the ShawTumblin Gone with the Wind Collection, visitors will enter into the film world of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler via costumes, photos, and movie outtakes. The exhibit will explore the influence of movies on the perspectives and attitudes of the public. The Real portion of the exhibit portrays the true nature of the conflict with Arkansas slave narratives, women’s diaries, letters home from soldiers as well as uniforms and weaponry, all from the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibit will bring the realities of war to life, with the words, stories, and songs of those who endured the ordeal of war in Arkansas. For more information call 501324-9351 or visit historicarkansas.org.

REVOLUTION AND REBELLION: WARS, WORDS, AND FIGURES May 1 thru 22: This exhibit explores the complex and often contentious story of the United States through documents, artifacts, and scale representations of historical figures. The exhibit will feature two original prints of the Declaration of Independence produced by Benjamin Owen Tyler in 1818, and William J. Stone in 1823. These 38 | savvy kids May 2011

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two original documents are on loan from the Bangor Museum. For more information call 501-3744242 or visit clintonpresidentialcenter.org.

THE SECRET ART OF DR. SEUSS May 1 thru 22: This new temporary exhibit offers a rare glimpse into the artistic life of a celebrated American icon, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and chronicles almost seven decades of his work. This exhibition also features larger-than-life view of Dr. Seuss’ most famous characters—The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Sam I Am, Yertle the Turtle, and The Lorax. For more information call 501-3744242 or visit clintonpresidentialcenter.org.

CRAWS FOR A CAUSE May 6: The State of Arkansas’ Largest Crawfish Boil with over 5,000 people and 15,000 lbs. of crawfish served. All money goes to Baptist Health’s NICU. Live Music

by Boom Kinetic. Tickets get you unlimited food and cold drinks. Kids 10 and under get in FREE. This event will take place at Dickey Stephens Park starting at 7 p.m.

Admission: $45 in advance and $55 at the door. For tickets and more information visit crawforacause.com.

MACARTHUR PARK 5K May 6: Race is certified! All monies raised go toward the implementation of the Connections: MacArthur Park Master Plan.

Packet pick-up and race day registration will be held from 5:30-6:45 p.m. in MacArthur Park (inside museum). Admission cost: $25 pre-registered; $35 race day. Children 12 and under FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Post-race awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be given in thirteen categories for male and female: Overall, 14 and Under, 60+, Wheelchair, and in 5-year increments. Local music and vendors will be on hand after the race. To register visit macarthurpark5k.org or call 501-375-0121.

2011 NATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY May 7: Discover astronomy with members of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society and park interpreters. Activities include solar viewing in the afternoon, special indoor programs, and viewing through telescopes from 9-10 p.m. Clouds permitting, the evening’s telescopic sights include several planets, the moon and other celestial objects. This is a great familyfriendly activity for all ages and experience!

Admission: FREE. Meeting place: Pinnacle Mountain, Visitor Center. Event time: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information call 501-868-5806 or visit arkansasstateparks. com/pinnaclemountain.

“TIME TO TAKE OUT THE TRASH” May 7: No matter what your age, spend the day exploring where your “stuff,” such as toys, food, clothes, and more goes once it is discarded. Learn how foods you eat and items you use every day affect people all over the planet. Some children’s activities include mapping their trash, explore what it takes to create a worm bin, storytelling, and a presentation of the animated video, “The Story of Stuff.” Heifer Ranch “special guests” will be with us for photo opportunities.

Admission: FREE. Event time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 501-9072852 or visit heifer.org/heifervillage.

MOTHER’S DAY LAKE CRUISE May 7 thru 8: Treat your Mom to a relaxing boat ride on beautiful Lake Maumelle near the base of Pinnacle Mountain. Advance reservations and payment required, $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12.

We will load up at Jolly Roger’s Marina. For departure schedules for both days and for more information call 501-868-5806 or visit www.arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain.

UNDERSTANDING APRAXIA IN PRESCHOOLERS May 10: Children with severe articulations delays and/or apraxia can benefit from the therapy approaches ACCESS uses. Learn more about symptoms and underlying deficits related to these delays and about the apraxia diagnostic process and treatments.

Therapy techniques, classroom suggestions, teaching principles, and home programming ideas will provide attendees with practical information to use with children.

Presented by Cheri Stevenson, M.S., CCCSLP, Director of Therapy, ACCESS Group, Inc. All classes are at the ACCESS Group Inc. Stella Boyle Smith Campus, 10618 Breckenridge Dr., Little Rock. Cost: $10 per person.

(The less formal Brown Bags are FREE). All parent training workshops are FREE for ACCESS parents. Contact Shalene Hammons at 501-217-8600 or via e-mail shalene@accessschools.org for reservations. Due to staff availability, childcare is available to ACCESS families only at this time. Childcare reservations must be made one week in advance.

There is a $10 fee for the first child and $5 for each subsequent child per family.

LIL’ WILD ONES: NATURE STORIES AND ACTIVITIES May 14: Join us as we explore the wildlife and habitats of Arkansas through nature

stories and hands-on activities! These programs are recommended for children ages 4-8 years old. There is no fee for this program. Event place: The Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center. Event time: 2 p.m. For more information call 501-9070636 or visit centralarkansasnaturecenter. com/calendar.

FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB LITTLE ROCK May 14: The American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb is the only stair climb in the entire state of Arkansas! Different from your average 5K, this exciting vertical race ends on the 39th floor of the tallest building in the state. The event will take place at the Metropolitan Tower. A $25 registration fee and minimum fundraising required. Event time: 8 a.m. For more information call 501-975-0758 or visit fightforairclimb.org.

TAKE STEPS FOR CROHN’S AND COLITIS May 14: Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis is an evening fundraising walk that begins with a festival and ends with a 1-2 miles stroll. This will be a fun family event to bring awareness about Crohn’s and Colitis digestive diseases. Form a team and joins us as we come together as an IBD community.

It is FREE to walk, but everyone is encouraged to raise the needed funds to support research in finding a cure. See you at the walk! For more information call 501-5908948 or visit cctakesteps.org/littlerock.

SPRING CANOE FLOAT May 14: Take off from the Little Maumelle boat launch and experience the beauty of spring on this guided 4.5 mile gentle float.

See parts of the park that many people don’t get to see. No paddling experience is necessary, but you should be comfortable around water. Fee includes use of boats, paddles, and lifejackets. Advance reservations and payment of $30 is required. Float time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 501-868-5806 or visit arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain.

CYCLE FOR SIGHT May 14: Join us for our third annual endurance ride to help raise awareness and funding for eye research and outreach. This event is sponsored by the UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute. Starting and finishing on the North Little Rock river trail, you will ride through beautiful scenic river trails on both the North Little Rock and Little Rock sides, crossing over the Big Dam Bridge. The cost of ride is $35. Event time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more

RIVERFEST 2011

May 27, 28, and 29: This year’s Riverfest admission price at the gate will be $30 for a 3-day pass. A $20 pass will be offered on Sunday only.

All 3-day admission passes includes all three days and all performances.

Performances will include Widespread Panic, Papa Roach, Barenaked Ladies, Digital Underground, Nelly, Poison, Pat Green, David Nail, Charlie Daniels Band, REO Speedwagon, and more! Children 6 and under get in FREE with a paying adult. May 27 event times: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., May 28 event times: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and May 29 event times: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Online tickets (3-day pass) are being offered at the 2009 Gate Price of only $25. A shipping and handling fee will be added to each order based on the number of tickets purchased. This amount will be shown when you check out using your Paypal account. For more information visit riverfestarkansas.com. information call 501-580-8888 or visit uamshealth.com/cycleforsight.

NLRAC PARENT’S NIGHT OUT May 14: Drop the kids off at the Kids’ 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 6-10 p.m. For more information call Diane Collie at 501-812-5555 ext. 232.

BEAR AWARENESS BREAKFAST May 14: Join the Little Rock Zoo for a delicious breakfast buffet in Café Africa and a unique keeper chat all about reptiles!

Seating is limited and prior reservations are a must! Admission: Member child $12.95, Member adult $16.95, NonMember child $16.95 and Non-Member adult $21.95. Event time: 8-9:30 a.m.

For more information or to make reservations, please call 501-661-7218 or visit littlerockzoo.com.

MAGICAL MUSICALS ON ICE May 14 thru 15: Enjoy four of the world’s most beloved musicals brought to life on ice. Tickets: $7 per person but children 5 and under get in FREE. Event place: Arkansas Skatium. Event time: 5 p.m. For more information call 501-227-4333 or visit arkansasskatium.com.

UNDERSTANDING APRAXIA IN SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN May 17: Children with severe articulations delays and/or apraxia can benefit from the therapy approaches ACCESS uses. Learn more about therapy services

for school-age apraxic children and what to watch for in their academic work. Therapy techniques, classroom suggestions, teaching principles, and home programming ideas will provide attendees with practical information to use with children. Presented by Tammy Simmons, M.S., CCC-SLP, Executive Director, ACCESS Group, Inc. All classes are at the ACCESS Group Inc. Stella Boyle Smith Campus, 10618 Breckenridge Dr., Little Rock. Cost: $10 per person. (The less formal Brown Bags are FREE). All parent training workshops are FREE for ACCESS parents. Contact Shalene Hammons at 501-217-8600 or via e-mail shalene@ accessschools.org for reservations. Due to staff availability, childcare is available to ACCESS families only at this time.

Childcare reservations must be made one week in advance. There is a $10 fee for the first child and $5 for each subsequent child per family.

KALEIDOSCOPE GRIEF CENTER’S CAMP HEALING HEARTS May 20 thru 21: Kaliedoscope Grief Center’s Camp Healing Hearts will be held May 20th and 21st at Camp Aldersgate in Little Rock. Camp Healing Hearts is for children ages 5-18 and their families who have lost a loved one to death. Camp will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday May 20th and will end at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 21st.

Unlike the traditional camp setting, Camp Healing Hearts unites families in the grief process by encouraging parents and guardians to attend the event alongside their children. The event is FREE, and deadline to register is April 29th. For more information call 501-661-0720 ext.

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DENTAL SCREENINGS FROM MISSION OF MERCY May 20 thru 21: The 5th annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy will provide FREE dental services on both of these days inside the Statehouse Convention Center. Dental cleanings, fillings, and extractions will be provided to children and adults of all ages. The clinic opens at 6 a.m., and patients will be served on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 800-501-2732 or visit arkansasdentistry.org.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND, A STORYBOOK BALLET May 20 thru 22: Arkansas Arts Center, Children’s Theatre is the place to be to see Arkansas Festival Ballet present Alice in Wonderland, a storybook ballet. Show times: Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. Advance purchase prices: $20 for adults, $15 for children and students. At the door tickets will go for $25 for adults and $20 for children and students. For more information call 501-227-5320 or visit arkansasdance.org.

12TH ANNUAL MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY DINO DASH & DISCOVERY FEST May 21: This event will take place in the River Market District and all proceeds benefit the educational programs of the Museum of Discovery. Dino Dash is a 5K walk/run for ages 5 years and older; it will start at 8 a.m., and then the 1K Family Fun run for all ages will start at 9:15 a.m. After Dino Dash, visitors can enjoy Discovery Fest, a family street fair. Discovery Fest is held from 7-10 a.m. and features handson science activities, refreshments, entertainment, and appearances by live animals from the Museum’s animal collection. For more information or to register for the races visit museumofdiscovery.org.

SPRING KAYAK FLOAT May 22: Take off from the Little Maumelle boat launch and experience the beauty of spring on this guided 4.5 mile gentle float.

See parts of the park that many people don’t get to see. No paddling experience is necessary, but you should be comfortable around water. Fee includes use of boats, paddles, and lifejackets. Advance reservations and payment required. Admission: $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Event time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information call 501-868-5806 or visit arkansasstateparks.com/pinnclemountain.

DISNEY’S “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” May 24 thru 26: This wonderful story will be performed at the Robinson Center Music Hall. Here are the show times: Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Thursday 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For ticket information and season tickets call 501-244-8800 or 800-784-9494 or visit celebrityattractions.com.

OVERNIGHT CANOEING ADVENTURE May 27: Join a park interpreter on the Little Maumelle River for overnight camping in a remote location only accessible by canoe.

The park will be providing canoes, paddles, lifejackets, and dinner; guests are responsible for bringing the rest of their gear and a sense of adventure! Advance reservations and payment of $8 is required. For more information call 501-868-5806 or visit arkansasstateparks.com/pinnaclemountain.

BREAKFAST WITH GIRAFFES May 28: Join the Little Rock Zoo for a delicious breakfast buffet in Café Africa and a unique keeper chat all about giraffes!

Seating is limited and prior reservations are a must! Admission: Member child $12.95, Member adult $16.95, Non-Member child $16.95 and Non-Member adult $21.95. For more information or to make reservations call 501-661-7218 or visit littlerockzoo.com.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Moms are very special people.

They wipe away our tears, kiss our booboos and make the best tickle monsters. Savvy Kids Facebook Fans were asked to send us photos of kids with their moms.

On this page are just a few of the photos we received.

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Riley Claire Turns five!

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Girls and boys who've learned to be ladies and gentlemen had the chance to demonstrate their grace recently at the Lonoke County Junior Cotillion Spring Ball - “An Evening of Splendor.� Established for 25 years, the Junior Cotillion four-year program in Cabot teaches young people proper etiquette, dining manners, proper greetings, handling compliments, ballroom dancing and the like. Music was provided by Just Us and Curly Willow decorated the event.

This year's ball yielded the opportunity to show off the learned skills and resulted in classmates choosing the following crowned king and queen: Andrew Coughlin and Haley Cohea (5th grade); Hayes Barger and Victoria Woods (6th grade); Hayden Holman and Zoe Eddington (7th grade); and Zachary Brown and Lane Justus (8th grade).

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Sullivan Mack turns One!

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Liam Whitaker partied with friends at The Wonder Place for his 5th birthday. The kids filled the hours between many activities available at the enormous play center before and after visiting the party room decorated with floating balloons and pirate novelties. The Wonder Place hostesses served cupcakes – sprinkled by party guests – and ice cream after helping the children decorate “treasure chest” party favors to take home.

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Addie Chumley turns NINE!

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Addie Chumley celebrated her 9th birthday with her friends at Just Leave it to Liz in Benton. Addie and her party guests had a blast decorating cupcakes! Each girl received a variety of sprinkles, icing, and other edible embellishments to use. After the decorating was done, everyone gathered to eat birthday cake and open presents! What a yummy party!

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Boots and Badges benefits Special Olympics Photos by Don Langston

Officers from the Jacksonville Fire and Police Department set up at Walmart to raise money for Special Olympics. Kids had the opportunity to talk with the officers and learn about their jobs, explore the fire engines, and were given stickers and coloring books. Community members were asked to give whatever they could to help local children with special needs through the Special Olympics organization.

1. Amber Slash with Officer Don Bredenberg 2. Ellishia McCraw 3. Officer Carmen Helton 4. Omar Clemmons 5. Reginald De Graftenreed Jr. & Calun Fulton 6. Getting a Coloring Book

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Earth day at the little rock zoo

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Kids from all over central Arkansas gathered at the Little Rock Zoo for a special Earth Day Celebration!

Activities included keeper chats, live entertainment, plant sale, scavenger hunt, educational booths, butterfly release, magic shows, and more!

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Thousands gathered at Barton Coliseum for the Scimitar Shrine Circus! Four shows were held, each offering a Circus Fun Center where children could ride elephants, play games, get their faces

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