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Little Rock, AR, truly is one of those cities that truly has something for everyone to enjoy. There is excitement and adventure around every corner for the more than 204,000 people who call Little Rock home.”
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EVENT REPLAYS
Find press conferences, meetings, and event recordings by LRTV linked here.
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
May 6, 2025
Food Commission News Conference
April 30, 2025
Elopak Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
April 30, 2025
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting
April 29, 2025
Kiwanis Park Ribbon Cutting
April 29, 2025
Find all streamed and recorded events on CLR YouTube channel and Facebook page
youtube.com/littlerock facebook.com/littlerock
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
O D E I
Shoutout to the ODEI team for successfully graduating another Emprende cohort! The City of Little Rock’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has partnered with the Department of Finance to offer Emprende as a pathway of BUILD Academy Emprende is a comprehensive educational program that offers Little Rock’s Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs a series of free classes on establishing, managing, and growing a business. This year’s Spring 2025 cohort graduated on Friday, May 2 at the Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center Congratulations to all participants and our city team for being equitable, people-centered, innovative and providing exceptional service! nd
BUILD ACADEMY GRADUATION
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Join us for the Spring 2025 BUILD Academy graduation ceremony, Thursday, May 15 , 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. BUILD stands for Businesses United In Leadership Development, and is a 12-week business development initiative that walks local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs through topics pertaining to business essentials. The ceremony will take place at the Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center, and doors will open at 5:30 PM. RSVP using the link below If you have any questions, contact Kiana Ward.
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kjward@littlerockgov (501) 553 - 6909
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION FREE FITNESS PACKAGE
Have you claimed your FREE fitness package from one of our NBCF partners? Packages are running out, so act now to get yours!
FightCamp is an at-home, virtual exercise experience that features boxing, kickboxing, and a variety of other fitness activities National Breast Cancer Foundation is partnering with FightCamp to gift 5,000 free fitness packages to breast cancer patients and survivors Each package includes:
45-day Membership: Full access to FightCamp’s library of full-body workouts, and unlimited accounts for your household.
Fitness Tracker: Includes punch and kick trackers with real-time metrics such as speed, volume, and output.
Quick Wrap: Built to hold the fitness tracker
SUSTAIN THE ROCK AWARDS
The annual Sustain the Rock Awards recognize businesses, non-profits, individuals and other groups who have made significant contributions to a more sustainable Little Rock. They contribute to a more sustainable city by embracing and promoting an approach to business and daily living that balances environmental responsibility, economic prosperity, and social equity. Wednesday, May 14 , 2025 6:00 PM @ Little Rock Zoo, Cafe Africa th
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INAUGURAL BAPTIST HEALTH STROKE WALK
Join Baptist Health on Friday, May 16th, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for a walk celebrating stroke survivors, honoring loved ones, and raising crucial awareness about stroke symptoms The Baptist Health Stroke Walk is a 2 2-mile walk on the campus of Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock will be a special day of hope, remembrance and community This free event is an opportunity to connect with fellow survivors, families, health care professionals, and the caring community of central Arkansas
For details on how to register, visit baptist-health.com/step-out-for-stroke.
LRPD POLICE MEMORIAL CEREMONY
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LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC LANDMARKS & DISTRICTS VIEWER
Now Live! Explore Little Rock’s architectural legacy like never before! May is National Preservation Month and we’re proud to unveil the refreshed Little Rock Historic Landmarks & Districts Viewer an interactive tool that puts the city’s stories at your fingertips. Whether you're a local history buff or simply curious about the historic places you pass each day, this tool is your gateway to understanding and celebrating Little Rock’s legacy. Start exploring and share the stories that inspire you! Click Here to access the viewer
EMPLOYEE ACCESS TO THE GYM AT CITY HALL
If any city team member would like access to the gym at City Hall, please contact Allison Segars to obtain a key card. We are working together to prevent staff from travelling through the Parks maintenance area to reach the gym space asegars@littlerock.gov
LR ZOO CELEBRATES A CENTURY OF CONSERVATION & EDUCATION
Saturday , June 7 , 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ The Little Rock Zoor th
On June 7th, we're honoring a century of conservation, education, and unforgettable memories with a special celebration you won’t want to miss..
K e e p i n M i n d
Excel by Eight published an article highlighting a city-led initiative in Little Rock aimed at improving access to high-quality early childhood education in underserved neighborhoods. It focuses on supporting child care providers especially those like Lovely Sunshine Learning Center that serve bilingual communities in improving their quality ratings through business training and administrative support. The effort addresses gaps in data, access, and funding, ultimately benefiting both families and providers You can read the full article by clicking the link below:
LEVELING UP CHILDCARE IN LITTLE ROCK
n the Move program will educate employees on maintaining a healthy mind with iPrevail through Cigna. iPrevail is a digital therapeutics platform, designed by experienced clinicians to help you take control of the stresses of everyday life and challenges associated with life’s difficult transitions. Click the video to learn more about iPrevail
We are excited to remind everyone about our upcoming opportunities to level up your learning It is now even easier to enroll by using NeoGov Single Sign On (SSO) directions. Once signed-in, you will land on your dashboard, so click on the training link on the left side of your screen to review what’s currently available.
If you prefer in-person classes, click the “calendar” hyperlink in the upper right corner of the training screen to see our coming attractions covering topics such as Effective Communication, Performance Management, CANVA 201 and Harassment and Discrimination
Training videos on topics ranging from Office 365 to leadership development are available using the search function in the course catalog. The vendor publishes new videos frequently, so let us know if there are additional subject matter you would like added to our Learn library
Please contact HRLearning@littlerock.gov with any questions. Thank you for your continued engagement, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Through Southern Bancorp Little Rock Community Days, the Little Rock Zoo is excited to extend special admission discounts exclusively to residents of Little Rock. As a thank-you to the people whose tax dollars help support and improve the Zoo, these special days provide an opportunity for our local community to explore and enjoy the Zoo at a reduced cost. We invite Little Rock residents to take advantage of this offer and experience the incredible wildlife, exhibits, and educational opportunities that make the Zoo a special place for everyone. The following are attributes of the program:
A day once per quarter when residents of Little Rock receive a $2 admission per person
Residency proven by driver’s license, ID, or utility bill. Parking will be $1.
The Zoo will be open regular hours from 9 AM to 4 PM, with the final admission at 3:30 PM.
Dates: June 7th, 2025 September 20th, 2025 December 6th, 2025
tems, and we’ll help you recycle them responsibly. Here’s what we’re accepting:
�� Documents: Secure shredding for old papers.
�� E-Waste: Anything with a power cord (except fridges and window AC units)
♻ Recyclables: #1 & #2 plastic bottles and jugs, #5 plastic tubs, cardboard, paper, aluminum & steel cans your curbside recycling staples
�� Plastic Bags & Wraps: Grocery bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, and more stretchy plastics.
�� Glass: Clean glass containers
�� Bicycles: Old bikes in any condition.
�� Housewares: Good-condition items you’d donate to Goodwill
Stop by the East Parking Lot at the corner of Zoo Drive and Monroe between 9 AM and 12 PM to drop off your items
For questions about this event, email recycle@littlerock.gov or call (501) 371-4646.
Please Note: We only accept recyclables during designated recycling event hours. Donations left at the gate before or after these events cannot be accepted. Please drop off items only during the posted times no early or late drop-offs
More information: Little Rock Recycles Day August | Little Rock Zoo
t reading campaign. We want to increase access to books at our community centers Bring new or gently used children's books to City Hall to be placed in community centers this summer.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the City of Little Rock’s Chief Education Officer, Jennifer Glasgow (jglasgow@littlerockgov) Books will be collected until May 30.
Donate Today
Follow the link below to donate today!
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DROP BOX
May 2025
Emprende Graduation
View the photo gallery from the Emprende graduation ceremony! Emprende is a comprehensive educational program that offers Little Rock’s Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs a series of free classes on establishing, managing, and growing a business
ELOPAK Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
View the photo gallery from the economic development announcement made at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Elopak, one of the Little Rock Port’s newest industries
Second Mobile City Hall
View the photo and video gallery from the second Mobile City Hall, a mayoral initiative that aims to bring city resources, services, and information to residents after City Hall operating hours
Kiwanis Park Ribbon Cutting
View the photo gallery from the ribbon cutting at Kiwanis Park
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK
UPCOMING SESSION
May 14th - Canva
trainings begin at 2p - *Willie Hinton
Featured Resources Financial Wellness
Unlocking Potential: Long-Term
Benefits of Earned Wage Access
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Implementing EWA requires a strategic adjustment in the payroll process and collaboration with a credible payroll provider
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EWA offers long-term benefits to both employees and organizations, including improved financial stability, reduced turnover rates, and a positive impact on the community.
The future of EWA relies on increased adoption by businesses, further digitization and innovation, and stricter regulations from regulatory bodies.
