ROCK ROCK REPORT REPORT
BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
SENIOR CENTER MOVING FORWARD
The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a $4.1 million project for renovations and additions at The Centre at University Park. The renovations, including additional square footage, an indoor therapy pool, pickleball courts and more, will transform the space into a destination hub for senior and community activities.
PROGRESS AHEAD
Board members allocated more than $1.26 million for widening of Vimy Ridge Road (from Pleasant Hill Road to Sherri Marie Drive) in Ward 7, and approximately $177,000 to widen Arthur Lane (from Gamble Road to Atkins Road) in Ward 2
Watch the latest Little Rock Board of Directors meeting at: youtube.com/citylittlerock
EVENT REPLAYS
Find press conferences, meetings, and event recordings by LRTV linked here.
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
May 20, 2025
LRPD Memorial Service
May 14, 2025
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting
May 13, 2025
Love Your Firefighters Press Conference
May 12, 2025
May 8, 2025
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
May 6, 2025 Little Rock Planning Commission
Find all streamed and recorded events on CLR YouTube channel and Facebook page
youtube.com/littlerock facebook.com/littlerock
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
D E P A R T M E N T H I G H L I G H T S
ParksandRecreation
Congratulations to Parks and Recreation for their beautiful work renovating Kiwanis Park, and on the progress made on the West Central Ball Complex revitalization project!
ExecutiveAdministration
Congratulations to the Office of Executive Administration’s Creative Economy Advisor, Melissa Mitchell, on graduating another successful cohort of ROCK Academy participants! We’re grateful for her investment and leadership, and thank you to all team members who assisted along the way.
NewNews
COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP: LGBTQ+ ALLYSHIP
COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP: LGBTQ+ ALLYSHIP
When: Wednesday, June 17 , 2025 th
Where: Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center
Time: 2:00 PM
**Register using Neogov. Registration instructions included in the flyer catalog attached as a PDF.
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT SESSIONS WITH COMMS
Get camera-ready! Starting this June, the Marketing and Communications team will be hosting professional headshot sessions in the CLR Board Chambers. Each department will be assigned a specific day and time to ensure a smooth and organized experience. These updated headshots will be used for internal and external communications, so we encourage everyone to participate! Stay tuned for your department’s scheduled time slot. For any questions, please contact Nyah Peyton, npeyton@littlerock.gov
LRPD RECRUIT SCHOOL #115 GRADUATION CEREMONY
When: Friday, May 30 , 2025 th
Where: 10901 Arch St., Little Rock, AR 72206
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MOBILE CITY HALL 3
MOBILE CITY HALL 3
When: Monday, June 2 , 2025 nd
Where: 2 Baptist Church ( 1709 John Barrow Rd. ) nd
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FAIR PAYMENT FAIR
June marks National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate the advantages of homeownership and the pursuit of the American dream. The Housing and Neighborhood Programs Department will launch Homeownership Month in collaboration with Central Arkansas Lenders, Realtists, Real Estate Agents, Realtors, and aspiring First-Time Homebuyers. We invite you to join us for this opportunity to gain essential knowledge about down payment assistance.
When: Saturday, May 31 , 2025 st
Where: Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CAREER CLIMB JOB FAIR
Ready to jumpstart your future? Join us for the 2025 Career Climb Job Fair where ambition meets opportunity! Hosted by the Department of Community Programs, this event connects youth with top employers offering real jobs and career pathways.
When: Thursday, June 5 , 2025 th
Where: Arkansas State Fair Grounds, The Hall of Industry
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LR RECYCLES DAY AT THE ZOO RECYCLES ZOO
Join the Sustainability Office, Keep Little Rock Beautiful, and the Little Rock Zoo on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Bring documents to shred, electronic waste, stretchy plastic bags/bubble wrap, glass, items for Goodwill, bicycles to donate! Swing by the East Parking Lot at the corner of Zoo Drive and Monroe between 9am and 12pm to participate.
When: Saturday, June 7 , 2025 th
Where: LR Zoo, East Parking Lot
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This Summer is packed with exciting Parks and Recreation camp opportunities for kids and teens! From June through July, we are offering a variety of programs that blend fun, learning, and adventure. Whether your child is into outdoor exploration, creative arts, or sports, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Sign up for one of the various programs at Parks & Rec Summer Camps.
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children's books to City Hall to be placed
. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to
Chief Education Officer, Jennifer Glasgow (jglasgow@littlerock.gov).
Reading in the Rock is city and school district reading campaign. We want increase access books at community centers Bring new gently used children's books City Hall placed in community centers this summer. If have questions or concerns, please reach out to the City of Little Rock’s Chief Education Officer, Jennifer Glasgow (jglasgow@littlerock.gov).
Books will be collected until May 30.
Books will collected until May 30.
Follow the link below to donate today!
Follow the link below donate today!
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Donate Today
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Now Live! Explore Little Rock’s architectural legacy like never before! May is National Preservation Month and we’re proud unveil the refreshed Little Rock Historic Landmarks Districts Viewer an interactive tool that the city’s stories at fingertips Whether you're local history buff simply curious about the historic places you pass day, this tool is your gateway understanding and celebrating Little Rock’s legacy Start exploring and share the stories that inspire you! Click Here to access the viewer
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If any city team member would access the gym at City Hall, please contact Allison Segars obtain a key card We are working together prevent staff from travelling through the Parks maintenance area to reach the gym space asegars@littlerock.gov
REMINDER: UPCOMING HR TRAINING SESSIONS USING NEOGOV
REMINDER: UPCOMING HR TRAINING
We are excited to remind everyone about our upcoming opportunities to level up your learning. It is now
(SSO) directions. Once sign
the training link on the left side of your screen to review what’s currently available.
We are excited to remind everyone about our upcoming opportunities to level learning It is even easier to enroll by using NeoGov Single Sign On (SSO) directions. Once signed-in, you will land your dashboard, the training link the left side of screen review what’s currently available.
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Harassment and Discrimination.
If prefer in-person classes, the “calendar” hyperlink in the upper right corner of the training screen see coming attractions covering topics such as Effective Communication, Performance Management, and Harassment and Discrimination.
Training videos topics ranging from Office leadership development are available using the search function in the course catalog. The vendor publishes new videos frequently, let know there are additional subject matter would Learn library.
Please contact HRLearning@littlerock.gov with any questions. Thank for continued engagement, and we look forward seeing you soon!
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!
SOUTHERN BANCORP LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY DAYS
Through Southern Bancorp Little Rock Community Days, the Little Rock Zoo is excited extend special admission discounts exclusively residents of Little Rock. As a thank-you to the people whose tax dollars help and improve the Zoo, these special days provide an opportunity for local community explore and enjoy the Zoo at reduced cost. We invite Little Rock residents take advantage of this offer and experience the incredible wildlife, exhibits, and educational opportunities that make the Zoo special place for everyone. The following are attributes of the program: day once per quarter when residents of Little Rock receive $2 admission per person
per person
Residency proven by driver’s
Residency proven by driver’s license, ID, utility bill. Parking will $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
Have you claimed your FREE fitness package from one of partners? Packages are running out, so act now to get yours!
FightCamp is an at-home, virtual exercise experience that features boxing, kickboxing, and variety of other fitness activities National Breast Cancer Foundation is partnering with FightCamp gift 5,000 free fitness packages 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 household
Fitness Tracker: Includes punch and trackers with real-time metrics such as speed, volume, and output.
Quick Wrap: Built hold the fitness tracker
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YOUR PATH
Enrollment is open now for the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters! UA Little Rock offers dynamic learning environment where students can choose from more than undergraduate and graduate degrees at https://ualr edu/academics/
https://ualr edu/academics/ Please email UA Little Rock at admissions@ualr.edu if
Please email UA Little Rock at admissions@ualr edu if have any questions
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scholarship on all undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, a $0 enrollment application fee, and a $25 per credit hour scholarship to help offset textbook costs.
Keep in mind that at Little Rock, employees can receive 10% tuition scholarship undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, $0 enrollment application fee, and $25 per credit hour scholarship to help offset textbook costs
Admission for Tr
Admission for Transfer Students Are you wondering how your credits will transfer Little Rock? With Trojan Transfer Hub, can see exactly how credits will transfer multiple majors at once, with one convenient tool! Am a Transfer Student? If have a school diploma or and at least transferable credit hours from another institution, you’re considered transfer student.
DROP BOX
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
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 manufacturing plants.
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.
View the photo gallery from the Sustain the Rock Awards, held annually to recognize businesses, non-profits, individuals and other groups who have made significant contributions to a more sustainable Little Rock
View the photo gallery from the latest R.O.C.K Academy cohort graduation Learn more about R O C K Academy: Learn More
View the photo gallery from the 2025 Employee Recognition Luncheon, where city staff were recognized and awarded for their decades of service
View the photo gallery from the 2025 BUILD Academy and Emprende Pitch Competition, where program graduates were afforded the unique opportunity to showcase their businesses to a mixed audience
View the photo gallery from the 2025 BUILD Academy graduation ceremony! The BUILD Academy is an 12-week business development initiative that walks local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs through topics pertaining to business essentials.
N A DI A W I L L I A M S N A DI A W I L L I A M S
Emergency Communications
A teacher I’ll never forget is my 7th grade English teacher, Lanae Gaston She showed me I was more than what I had been through, and made me realize I was enough! Thank you Mrs. Gaston, I’ll never forget you.
T R I S H A B AS S
T R I S H A B AS S
Fleet Services
A teacher I’ll never forget is Mrs. Ellistine Gaddy, my 3rd & 4th grade teacher at Franklin Elementary. She was the first teacher to pour into me and acknowledge that I was "sharp", and not just the girl who had trouble controlling her talking. She'd move my desk next to hers to get me to stop talking so much but I never minded because I loved that lady.
C AT H E R E M L L E R
C AT H E R I N E M I L L E R
Finance
The teacher I will never forget is Christopher Tate, the best Band Director I've ever known He taught us all so much more than music, but about having respect of everything/everyone around us. For more than 10 years, he showed me how to have a passion for things that I enjoy and to always strive for greatness. While my career isn't in Music, I still value and appreciate knowing how to teach Color Guard and Music (Mainly Clarinet/Saxophone!).
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AS H L E Y W I L L I S AS H L E Y L L S
Office of Executive Administration
A teacher I'll never forget is Mrs. Browning. She was the teacher who pushed me to pursue radio/tv broadcasting and put me in front of a camera. It wasn't until then where I discovered my personality was worth more than a few laughs.
K E N DA L L AVA N T S K E DA L L AVA T S
Emergency Communications
In high school JROTC, we had a Sgt Major Dean who taught me that I could be just as loud and strong despite how small I was. He taught me how to go from a wild and unruly teenager to a disciplined and respectful young adult. He gave me the opportunity to make friends and get the encouragement to raise my grades and really start working towards a good future after graduation.
TA M A R I A W R IG H T
TA M A R I A W R IG H T
Human Resources
I am confident in who I am and think beyond the lines, shaped in part by my fourth-grade teacher, Mr. Reese, with his long blond curly hair and colorful dashikis. Each day, he entered the classroom flashing a peace sign, greeting us with “Peace Class,” to which we’d respond, “Peace Teach.” We’d then sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and recite Dr. William Holmes Borders’, poem “I Am Somebody” grounding us in pride and purpose.
Featured Resources Financial Wellness
Why Financial Instability Leads To Reduced Productivity At Work
Employees come to work to make money. As an employer, you know what your employee makes each week, but their financial picture may not be quite what you expect. Even employees or workers that make a healthy living could be struggling with economic instability. When employees have financial worries, there will be reduced productivity at work. However, these worries go well beyond the workplace.
Understanding how financial instability leads to reduced productivity is a critical element of being a top employer In this article, Rain will cover these topics:
How Financial Instability Impacts
Mental Health
The Physical Effects of Stress
How to Support Stressed Employees
Ways to Financially Support Employees without Raising Wages
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
Check back later for upcoming Ribbon Cuttings!
PRESS
Check back later for upcoming press opportunities!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, June 3rd, 6:00 PM
City Hall Board Chambers
Civil Service Commission June Hearing
Thursday, June 5th, 8:30 AM
City Hall Board Chambers
Historic District Commission June Hearing
Thursday, June 5th, 4:00 PM
City Hall Board Chambers
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting
Tuesday, June 10th, 4:00 PM
City Hall Board Chambers
Teacher Appreciation Month
