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Editorial Staff LINDA SEUBOLD Editor in Chief lindaseubold@efortsmith.com LYNN WASSON Managing Editor lynnwasson@efortsmith.com DONNA PAYNE Senior Editor donnapayne@efortsmith.com MARY JANE HENNIG Art Director LYNN WASSON Calendar Editor calendar@efortsmith.com Contributing Writers KARRIE KELLY KRISTAN ROLAND REBA MIZE JOE WASSON JAMI ANNE BALKMAN Contributing Photographers ROGER CARTER KARRIE KELLY GLENN GILLEY Tonia Holleman and students contributed archival images to Van Buren Mural story

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Looks like almost everyone in this issue is going back to school in some way Sometimes you finish a whole issue before you see a pattern: A lot of people we wrote about in this issue are going “back to school” or referring to something they learned in the past to create something new. We are sharing with you, as we do every year, Fort Smith’s Partners in Education program. This enormous program is getting too big to survey at one time. More than 200 businesses, organizations and individuals have become “partners” with specific Fort Smith schools and programs in order to provide support, donations, encouragement, mentoring, supplies and even just fun. Partners go “back to school” each time they volunteer to help local students. Because each partnership is unique, we’ll be taking a look at some of them in several issues next year instead of only one magazine. For a group of Van Buren students who all graduated in the early 1980s, their back-toschool experience is their resolve to restore and preserve the massive artwork they created together at their hometown’s floodwall. Painted from 1981-1985 by students chosen by former art teacher Tonia Holleman, the 1,500-foot-long mural captures the history of Van Buren up to the mid-20th century. Today, now middle-aged, a core team of artists who hung off scaffolding then is patiently painting the outstanding mural again so it will not fade away. We also enjoyed our new Regional Art Museum’s opening of the ongoing River Valley Invitational art exhibit. A great many talented local artists entered their work in the juried exhibit and it is good to see RAM welcome them to its handsome new galleries. RAM carries on this exhibit of local artists started by the Fort Smith Art Center 65 years ago. It was fun to hear vivacious, 20-year-old Hannah Morehart of Fort Smith, now entering

her junior year at the University of Arkansas, share her experience at embellishing “old school” high-waisted, cut-off Levi’s to create a hot style trend. In fact, those were the jeans the artists of the Van Buren mural were wearing back in the day! Hannah’s line of shorts not only took off, she’s learning from this experience and planning to use her business to pay for graduate school. And how about Linda taking Driver’s Ed? Boy, do we have an A-plus report from Linda Seubold. She has a cool homework assignment from her doctors at UAMS: Learn how to live normally again. With good “numbers” she’s got no – zero – chemotherapy scheduled at this time. Tough treatment from last fall through June has all but placed her in remission from multiple myeloma. She’s carefully monitored, of course, and with her white blood cell count slowly rising, she still must avoid infection. But her current task is “Eat more, live well!” She’s on a campaign to regain weight she lost during treatment, grow a new head of hair and regain her strength. She’s feeling very good! Last weekend, Linda told us she asked a trusted buddy to help her see if she was strong enough to drive again. They tooled around some back roads for a while, she told us, and although it was a little tiring for her she felt confident on her test drive. She will ease into it soon. She sounded like a 16-year-old on the phone. “Guess what, I can drive!” A final note: I have no adequate words for the gratitude, love and respect we have for our coworkers Donna, David and Roger, who cared for and lost their beloved brother Steve “Bubba” Carter while working as hard as always for Entertainment Fort Smith. Our condolences to the entire family. – Lynn Wasson

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CONTENTS

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Back to the Wall The original artists have returned to the massive Van Buren Historic Mural, painted more than 30 years ago. But who better to paint it again?

Starting Strong: Another year for Partners in Education to thrive More than 200 businesses, organizations and individuals partner with Fort Smith Public Schools to help make the coming school year a success for everyone.

at an Exhibition: RAM’s River Valley Invitational 16 Seen The handsome galleries of the Fort Smith Regional Art Center are displaying the

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Chasing a Designer on the Rise: Hannah Morehart University of Arkansas apparel studies student Hannah Morehart has seen her custom-designed cut-off shorts explode into a successful retail business.

The Fearless Frogman: Man-Fish Swims the Arkansas! In 1882, watching Capt. Paul Boyton get into the Arkansas River in an early version of a wetsuit was quality entertainment in Fort Smith. By Joe Wasson

Have Books, Will Travel The Alma Airedale Express is a converted school bus bringing library books, lunch and a soft entry into the first year school for pre-K children.

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GARDENING Reba Mize loves the Fort Smith Farmers Market for its freshness, flowers and friendly farmers.

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WELLNESS An expanded facility allows Total Rehabilitation help patients back to wellness.

CRAFTS with KIDS Pour some homemade stepping stones and garden ornaments for kids to personalize.

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MUSIC & PERFORMANCE Local joints are jumpin’ and new seasons of stage shows and concerts are announced.

CALENDAR FOR KIDS Grab those last days of summer before the start of school. There is time!

CALENDAR of EVENTS Summer may be waning but plenty of events beckon us out to play and learn.

Cover: Frederick McFeeters, Sheri Hart and Christy Horne Jones, mural painters. By Glenn Gilley

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Back to the Wall

Three decades later, original artists rescue their epic mural t is the largest work of art in this region, possibly even in Arkansas, measuring about 1,500 feet in length and ranging from 10 to 14 feet high. It took five years and several dozen artists to design and paint it. It’s large enough to be visible in Google Earth satellite photos. But it was begun more than 30 years ago and now has suffered weather damage and outlived the lifespan of its paint. In many places, it is flaking away. This enormous mural of Van Buren history was painted on a concrete flood wall along the Arkansas River by sunburned high school students over hot, humid summers from 1981-85. To paint, they climbed ladders or hung from scaffolding; scooted along the ground or stood on truck tailgates. The artists smashed scorpions, evaded poisonous snakes, even fell and fractured a few bones. But they stuck with it. Their epic work of art was celebrated and supported by their hometown in the 1980s and the experience was unforgettable. You would think that would be satisfaction enough. But it isn’t. Some of them, now adults, are back at the wall – painting it all over again. “We spent a lot of time painting the history of Van Buren and our country,” said Sheri Hart, one of the original artists. “But now the wall has become history.” Since early 2012, a small group of people who once helped create the massive mural has resolved they won’t let it fade away. “It held up the way it was supposed to,” Hart pointed out. “But it is just regular old house paint – latex. A few years ago it started peeling badly.”

“Each year I’d tell the students, ‘Twenty years from now, you’ll bring your children here to see this,’” recalled Tonia Holleman, the Van Buren High School art teacher who directed the project through the ’80s. “But it has been 33 years. I really never thought it could last this long.” Holleman, now retired, directs all credit for the restoration to her former students, volunteer Sheila Bell and city officials who are finding funds to support the project. She also protests jokingly that she won’t ever be back down by the river with today’s crew, working in the sun. “I have the little skin cancers all over my face and arms to show for it – I won’t be painting!” she declared. But she was the driving force for the original mural’s creation, in response to former Mayor Gene Bell’s request that art students create something there, where the city wanted to create a park. In fact, Holleman wrote and published a handbook at the end of the project to teach others how to accomplish the creation of a giant mural. Vividly, she can describe the wilderness conditions that greeted the first crew of students. There was no opening in the flood wall the first year and when they trekked over to the river side, “no bathrooms, no running water, nothing but weeds and snakes. The wall was covered with poison ivy.” In order to make the concrete surface paintable, she and students chiseled, caulked and sanded. The fire department helped at times by pressure-washing the wall with firehoses. It had to be painted with several coats of primer and even then it was a rough surface. August 2013

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John Thorman repainting a headline in a newspaper painting, 2012.

Tackling the biggest canvas they’d ever painted Life-sized preliminary drawings for the mural, divided into individual panels that were each drawn by different artists, had taken place months before in Holleman’s art class. Historical subjects and how to render them visually had been suggested and debated, sketched and revised. When painting began, figures emerged colorfully: dinosaurs, deer, wolves, birds of prey, bison and beaver. Soon, accurately painted 19thcentury Main Street buildings, historic homes, railroad bridges, steam trains and early automobiles came to life. Landmarks such as the Crawford County Courthouse and portraits of notable people appeared. In time, all the newspapers of Van Buren were rendered – with headlines. Van Buren High School was painted along with its band marching to the foreground. At times, the wall had to be misted with water to cool it down enough to allow the paint to be brushable. The crews started very early in the morning and stopped when the heat became unbearable. They got tough, could climb like monkeys and balance like cats. Looking back at their ’80s fashion and hairstyles in old pictures, the kids look like a paint-speckled cast of “The Breakfast Club.” After the arduous first summer, Holleman told the mayor, whose support was unwavering, that she wouldn’t bring students back to the same conditions, but would have to wait for the city to bring more facilities to the planned park. That summer, she took a real vacation instead. “I don’t know what all went on,” she recalled of their year away from the wall. “But the Corps of Engineers allowed a gate to be opened through the floodwall. Suddenly we had bathrooms and pavement.” A wooden fence was also constructed that came to be the their much-used observation post. “Some days, after I’d go home just worn out and dirty, I’d wait until about dark and go down one more time just to look at how we were doing and think about what to do next,” Holleman recalled. “I’d look down along the fence and there would be some of the kids, sitting and thinking, too.

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Getting by with a little help from their friends The city steadily improved the new riverside park, today named Mike Meyers Park. Back to the mural Holleman’s students went, painting each summer through 1985, on some 1,500 running feet of wall. The town cheered for the artists in many ways. The Sportsman Ice plant provided ice, daily. Various supporters brought drinks, cookies, watermelon or lunches. Other kids cruised through the new floodgate, encouraging and visiting with the artists. KISR radio would warn the painters, over the air, that rain was approaching. A local contractor provided a locking trailer for their supplies. One artist’s father, a welder, designed custom hanging scaffolds for the kids that were easier to move along the mural. Often when the crews arrived in early morning’s darkness, they found a city police car shining headlights to light their path to the wall. “One day a man drove up in a pickup and started unloading soft drinks and ice chests,” Holleman recalled. “The cans said ‘Sam’s Soda’ and we had never seen any. It was Sam Walton.” The Walmart founder asked if they needed anything else and then returned with more donated supplies, she said. Just another day on the wall. One painting was to be a montage of World War II and the dawn of the nuclear age, also showing all the military service medals. Today, a student could use a smart phone to look up pictures of any service medal, without even leaving the scaffolding. Not so in the 1980s, children. The artist could not find a detailed picture of the Congressional Medal of Honor. “At that time, the only Medal of Honor recipient we knew of in Arkansas was Footsie Britt, who had been lieutenant governor. I had the artist call and ask if she could come to Little Rock and take a photograph of it for the design,” Holleman said. “He said, ‘No. I’ll bring it to you.’” When Lt. Gov. Britt came to the wall, he asked which student would be painting the medal. Holleman indicated Alice Douglas. “He handed to Alice and told her to keep it as long as she needed it,” Holleman said. The “medals” panel was the first chosen to be restored in 2012 and a ceremony unveiling it also honored veterans last year on Memorial Day. The art of remembering The student artists remember these and other extraordinary gestures and the immense pride they took in painting the original mural. “It’s brought a lot of us back together,” Hart said. “And we feel exactly the same as we did then.” Hart is now a professional commercial artist whose work is licensed and mass-produced. One place you may see it is on a line of garden flags sold at Lowe’s. “We would sit on the fence together every afternoon and critique our work,” Hart recalled. “I find myself still doing that with my own art.” Three decades later, Hart specifically remembers making certain brushstrokes on scenes she painted back then. “When I was 16 or 17, I painted like a student,” she said. “It’s been a pleasure to improve on a few things.” Using hundreds of slides and photographs provided by Holleman, the artists volunteering now have a visual reference to what has chipped or peeled away. Some places only need light touches of repair and others, quite a bit. Some of the work is tricky, as the artists try to blend in a seamless repair, matching the color and shading of the original. “Paint has definitely changed,” Hart noted. “These days the pigments are different – we kind of battle it now. But it does have UV protection, so that’s good.” The finished work is also sealed after drying. Christy Horne Jones, who was in the wall crew of 1985, was working on a panel representing present-day Main Street at the time a terrible vehicle accident caused a fire that leveled a half-block of historic buildings.

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For scale: one summer’s crew posed at the mural in the 1980s.

Unveiling the restored medals panel in a 2012 ceremony and reunion.

Weather and time have caused random damage to the massive artwork.

Hart painting in a familiar position. New volunteer Fred McFeeters helps.

Tragically, several people were killed. The mural reflects the accident in that her paintings of the intact buildings preserve their history. Jones admits she’s still a bit unhappy with the perspective in her segment of the wall (what artist is ever completely satisfied?). But she is extremely proud of having contributed to the mural. “When you’re hanging on a wall and sitting on a 2x4, perspective is really hard,” she laughed, forgiving her teenaged self a little. But as her teacher predicted, she did grow up to show it to her children. “My daughters know which part I did,” she said. Jones also was one of the first people to climb up on the floodwall to look over from the other side during a flood in 1986, anxious that the high water would wash away all their paintings. During that flood, the City of Van Buren even put up extra barriers to try to protect the newly completed mural. In other words, they put a second set of flood barriers in front of their main floodwall! Water did reach the mural and the visible mudline rose – but not much damage was done to the art. During the three decades since the flood, Holleman finds it remarkable that only time and weather have caused deterioration – the mural has never been significantly vandalized. “I really think it is because students painted it,” she mused. Holleman believes that if it had been commercially painted, or created by adults, it might have been defaced. There’s an integrity to the work that has, so far, stayed any impulse to harm it.

“They got a couple over on me,” she admitted. Hart and Jones, now safely grown up, can point out a few of them. In a forest scene, a mischievous artist added a few Ewok characters from “Star Wars,” hiding among the trees. That was Guy Harrelson, one of two original artists who are no longer living. There is a line drawing of a bird that somehow was never painted in. Another scene has an owl who accidentally has only one eye. Peeking out from behind a log, a war-painted Indian hunter lurks with a spear. Good luck finding them – they got past an eagle-eyed art teacher. There are also many tributes and historical documentations in the art. Each summer’s artists have their names listed. When Holleman was named one of six outstanding art teachers in the nation, her students painted it in as a headline on “The Courier” 1984 newspaper panel.

Secrets of the Mural Holleman was thunderously stern about the historical accuracy of the paintings when the wall was created. But when a group of teenagers are the artists, a few tiny pranks have to be expected.

Back to the brushes A number of the original artists rallied in 2012 to restore peeling panels. This year, Hart and Jones said erratic spring weather has been frustrating. It is much harder for adults to find time to work as a group. But Hart, Jones and a new volunteer, Fred McFeeters (and his grandson), show up together some days and work alone on others. The artists use a Facebook page named “The Wall Mural Restoration Project” to coordinate work and may be joined by more former artists as more of “the originals” connect with the project. It is filled with Holleman’s pictures from the 1980s and news clippings. “When we look at it as a whole, it is overwhelming,” Hart admitted. “But a little bit here and there ... .” For sentimental and artistic reasons, they hope more artists return to repaint their own artwork. But even when they restore the work of others, Hart said, “It’s still our hands touching the wall.” – Lynn Wasson August 2013

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Here’s some perspective on what it is like for Partners to help in whole-school events like this Spradling Elementary party. Who is having more fun?

ach year since 1982, businesspeople, individuals and organizations have gone back through school doors in August to support Fort Smith Public School students. Again this year, they’re starting strong, already holding their opening conference Aug. 1. The Partners in Education program has grown so much since Bud Jackson of Weldon, Williams and Lick contacted the school district asking to “adopt” a school that it has almost become too big to describe. But each year since this magazine’s first issue in August 2000, Entertainment Fort Smith has tried to be a good “Partner” by writing about the thriving program and the myriad ways it has been an outstanding success story. Mark the time – this year we admit that Partners in Education is just too big for one issue. Several times in the upcoming months we plan to tag along through school doors with a number of partner volunteers and focus on some of the astounding variety of ways they have found to assist their adopted schools. The Partners in Education year has some structure. On Aug. 1, all the adult partners attend a mass workshop and planning conference held at Ramsey Junior High to find out the needs of their schools, trade ideas and if new, learn how it all works. Then they go away in all directions, to every school in the district. The real work is between individual schools and their partners, with general oversight from an advisory board. Wonderful things happen. (That’s where this magazine comes in. We’ll illuminate some of them.) For something so big, Partners in Education can be made of acts that cost so little – volunteers helping kindergartners learn to carry lunch trays for the first time. The partners who enjoy big gestures help hold huge, fun

field days or holiday celebrations. Others choose to be personal, becoming weekly mentors who spend one-on-one time with particular students. There are partners who deliver supplies by the truckload and partners who deliver encouragement by listening to one child read aloud. In May, Partners reconvene for the only other time they all get together, at an annual recognition banquet. Brand new partners are welcomed and this year they include Project Compassion, Midland Bowl, Travelers Insurance, Peachtree Hospice, FedEx Ground, Tim Risley & Associates, Shipley Do-nuts and Preferred Office Products. Their stories are just beginning. A partnership of the year award is given as the Norma Shaffer Award, after a former Partners In Education coordinator. In May, veteran partners OG&E and Gerdau, formerly MacSteel, were recognized. “Whole Heart” Awards went to Richard Taylor for helping elementary students at several schools publish newspapers; UAFS for a commitment to Tilles Elementary and the team of Ameriprise, Fort Smith Radiation Oncology, First Western Bank, International Paper and Morrison Elementary for outstanding work. Beard Elementary School with partners Baldor, Bowling World, Eureka Pizza, Harps, HealthSouth, Liberty Bank, Noon Exchange Club and Beard PTA and Euper Lane Elementary School with Partners Benefit Bank and Euper Lane PTA were given Bud Jackson Teamwork Awards. Tim Bailey, whose business Candy Craze is a longtime partner and who is himself a mentor, received the Cathy Williams Partner of the Year Award, also named after a longtime program coordinator. There’s an amazing story behind each of those awards and this year, from time to time, we’re going to tell them. August 2013

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The Lincoln High School Alumni Association attend a breakfast hosted by their Partner, Howard Elementary School.

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Seen at an Exhibition Fort Smith Regional Art Museum opens its River Valley Invitational with Arkansas artists, inviting the public to free admission this month

aintings, photographs, sculpture and other installations created by Arkansas artists to reflect the theme “Naturally Diverse Arkansas” are on exhibit now at Fort Smith RAM. More than 150 people attended the opening and awards ceremony of the River Valley Invitational Art Competition, established by the former Fort Smith Art Center and continued by RAM for its 65th year. Works by nearly 40 talented artists from throughout the state are included. Admission to the museum is free in August while the exhibit runs. The selection of awards was by three distinguished jurors: Tammy Harrington, associate professor of art from the University of the Ozarks; Ann Prentice Wagner, PhD., curator of drawings for the Arkansas Arts Center; and Manuela Well-OffMan, PhD., assistant curator for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The recipient of the first-place award receives a 2014 solo show at RAM and $1,000 cash. The winner is Carol Dickie, a Eureka Springs-based artist who refers to her style as abstract naturalism. Her winning work, “Tethered,” is a 21x21-inch watercolor, casein, Neocolor and charcoal work on paper. 16

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Guests chat in the stairwell. The art museum opened in the donated former Arvest Bank building early this year after a complete renovation.

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Dickie has shown her work in numerous art galleries in Eureka Springs and Springfield, Mo., and also has exhibited at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark. The second-place winner, who received a $500 award, is Dede Hutcheson, a Fort Smithbased professional artist who has worked extensively in watercolor and oil and is an ardent advocate of plein air painting. Her honored work is entitled “Mount Magazine,” an exquisitely executed oil painting. She studied painting with Alexander Hogue at the University of Tulsa where she received her art degree. She has also studied with a number of highly regarded artists and has shown paintings at the Historical Arkansas Museum in Little Rock, John Brown University and the Center for Arts and Education in Van Buren. Ron Lutz, a Eureka Springs-based artist who has been involved with photography for nearly 40 years, was awarded third place for a pinhole photograph entitled “Bluffs.” Recently, Lutz has shown at Crystal Bridges Museum and his architectural and landscape images have been shown in Colorado and Wyoming. He has worked with the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program documenting buildings in the historic districts of many Arkansas towns. Honorable mention was awarded to Lavaca-based artist Jason Sacran’s extraordinary oil-on-canvas work “Beaver Lake Cove.” Sacran holds a B.F.A. in painting and has garnered numerous honors and awards, including Best of Show or first place in competitions in Missouri, Wisconsin and Arkansas. Solo exhibits of his work have been presented at the Historical Arkansas Museum; Palmer Gallery in Hot Springs and the Center for Art and Education in Van Buren, among others. He is a former curator at the Fort Smith Art Center. At the end of August, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum’s Exhibitions Committee will present a purchase award for one work from this exhibition that will become part of RAM’s permanent collection. The event was sponsored by Arkansas Best Corp. with refreshments by Dewey’s Café at the Fort Smith Public Library. RAM is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. ThursdaySaturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free to members. Membership levels are $35 Students; $50 Individual; $75 Family; $125 Family Plus; $250 Contributor and up. Membership benefits and discounts vary per level. RAM is located at 1601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-784-9071 fsram.org

Beaver Lake Cove, oil on canvas by Jason Sacran.

An entry by Suzanne King of Fort Smith.

Dede Hutcheson (above), near her painting titled “Sunrise.” Her painting “Mount Magazine” was awarded second place. Marta Jones (right) and her sister Linda Goodwin at their installation made from recycled materials. “Indigenous Continuation” honors their family’s Cherokee ancestors. August 2013 Entertainment Fort Smith 17

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At 12, Hannah Morehart was learning to Hannah's love of sewing couldn't 20-year-old do handwork on her grandmother’s curtains. overcome the rigidity of the sewing class she At 20, she's changing fashion trends. had to take in college. “Hated it,” she said. making her Hannah Shorts are high-waisted Levi But it did expand her knowledge and skills. mark on cutoffs embellished with that same That's when she started sewing every chance grandmother's vintage lace, though she’s she got – and made herself a pair of black fashion saving some for her wedding dress. Hannah Levi cutoffs, heavy on the bleaching and also uses old buttons, on-trend fabrics, paint shredding. Hello, Hannah Shorts. splatters, bleaching, “destroying” and metal studs. And she Hannah, and her shorts, are available on social media. still does handwork. That’s how a young man contacted her to buy shorts for his “I stitch with a machine around the pocket but I close it girlfriend’s birthday. To get a sense of the girlfriend’s style, with a hand stitch – just to make sure it's durable and Hannah went to Pinterest to see what the girl had pinned. washable and will stay really well,” she said. Fashion isn't the only thing Hannah has influenced. As for the high waists, every parent applauds her. “High As a young girl, she noticed her older brother had a waists are hot!” she said. “I only wear high-waisted jeans. unique style. “He always had style, always knew what That's what I'm comfortable in. I found jeans in New York was coming up and just didn't really care what other and they're red and olive green. I'm obsessed with them!” people were doing,” she said. “When I really got into Hannah is entering her junior year at the University of fashion, I realized that's just like every other person in Arkansas majoring in apparel studies, and spends her down fashion. If something's coming up, they'll be the first time following “a ton” of fashion blogs. Her keen interest in ones to do it or they're going to have their own style.” trend forecasting is how Hannah Shorts was born. When Hannah and Evan, 24, ended up in college at the “I saw this idea but no one had sewn on it – it was just same place at the same time, they naturally talked about cut-off shorts,” she said, “and I was like, ‘That would be so their classes. Evan realized what he was studying in his much fun to do – I'll just put my own spin on it.’ It's just business classes was similar to Hannah's apparel studies become a lot more popular than I ever thought.” classes – but more fun and with clothes. Popular? She has sewn and sold more than 1,000 pairs of “I told him, ‘You could keep that business aspect but do it shorts in the past year. They are in boutiques from with what you love, which is clothes, obviously,’” she said. Fayetteville to Conway and she's received personal orders Hannah encouraged him to talk with her advisor and from a dozen or more states for sizes 00 to 24. to audit a class. Within a day or two, Evan changed his “There have been so many girls that say, ‘I can't find major. This summer, he did an internship as a buyer for shorts that fit me that look like my age,’” Hannah said, “I Sears in San Francisco. want every girl to feel cute and beautiful and if I can help Hannah also has two more brothers. Tyler, 28, followed in them by making them shorts, great, I'll do it. I want them to the footsteps of his father, Randy, and became a physical feel just as cute as the model-looking girl next to them.” therapist. This fall, he will be attending Southern Baptist Former neighbor David Pierce of Hot Springs, a business Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Zach, 21, will be a and marketing major, handles the spreadsheets, among senior engineer student at UA. other things. “He always knows what will be really Hannah has her eye on New York for grad school and is functional in the marketing and business part,” Hannah coming to terms with the fact she can’t continue to make said, “and I know what will catch the girls' eyes.” each pair of shorts herself. Hannah just recently bought her first sewing machine, “The biggest thing I've learned personally from the returning the one she had been using to its owner – her fashion industry is that everything is about connection and grandmother Lorena Jordan. personal relationships. I want to have a positive image so “My mother has Parkinson's and part of the reason I'm going to have to have that positive relationship. I love Hannah got so involved in sewing is because my mother getting to know people and having that connection.” could no longer sew,” said Gretchen Morehart, Hannah's And all those pant legs? They get a second chance at mom. “She would sit beside her and tell her exactly what to fashion again, too. Hannah’s friends at The Good’s do. She became like my mom's hands.” repurpose them and in Fayetteville, they get recycled. August 2013

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A period illustration of Boyton’s aquatic feats. The umbrella served as a sail.

horrifying monster appeared in Fort Smith 131 years ago at the foot of Garrison Avenue on the river’s edge at 3 p.m. on Jan. 11, 1882. Or at least that’s how it may have appeared to anyone who hadn't read the small notice in the previous week's newspapers. The monster was actually a man wearing an inflatable rubber wet suit. His name was Capt. Paul Boyton, the Man-Fish, the Fearless Frogman, the Human Torpedo, the world-renowned aquatic navigator “whose achievements as a water voyager have excited the admiration of the world and wrung applause from the crowned heads of Europe for American daring and enterprise.” The Fearless Frogman intended to swim the Arkansas River to Little Rock and beyond, spreading his already considerable fame through the state. In 1873, while working as a lifeguard in Atlantic City, Boyton had met C.S. Merriman, the inventor of a crude, but effective, vulcanized rubber wet suit. Boyton agreed to test and publicize the contraption that contained five inflatable air compartments that weighed 35 Paul Boyton, Man-Fish, pounds when delated. He had nearly aquatic navigator drowned in his first attempt off the and Coney Island pioneer coast of Ireland in October 1874. But he crossed the English Channel the next year after rigging up a small mast and sail, and even met Queen Victoria. In later years, he crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and on his back he paddled 450 miles down the Rhine before returning to America to float 2,000 miles down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to the Gulf of Mexico. By the time he came to Fort Smith, he was sponsored by and advertising for St. Jacob's Oil, a German cure for anything that ailed you. Coincidentally, St. Jacob's Oil could be purchased at Sam Bollinger's drug store on Garrison Avenue. It's too bad low water prevented the nifty little steamer named St. Jacob's Oil from making the trip to Fort Smith. It was forced to tie up at Little Rock and Boyton had to find another mode of transportation.

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Capt. Boyton slipped into town by train from Little Rock the night before, spending the night at the Baird House hotel in Adelaide Hall. The next morning, wearing normal clothes, Boyton was given a royal tour of our fine city by newspaperman John Carnall before retiring to his room to prepare for his muscle-powered voyage down the Arkansas River. At 3 p.m., he appeared in front of a large crowd assembled at the river. Wearing his inflatable wet suit, he gave a short talk, no doubt mentioning St. Jacob's Oil several times. With him was his 36-inchlong, 14-inch-wide and 10-inch-deep rubber boat named Baby Mihe (meaning Baby Mine in some foreign language), which he towed behind him on his journeys. According to the Fort Smith Elevator, Baby Mihe held a revolver, a rifle and cartridges, barometer, thermometer, compass, notebook, maps, shaving tools, hatchet, matches, cigars, fishing tackle, signal rockets, canned provisions, spirit lamp, cooking utensils, rubber cloth for repairs and a medicine chest holding a few bottles of St. Jacob's Oil, of course. At 3:20 p.m., Capt. Boyton cast off from shore, firing several signal rockets as he paddled away from the sound of the cheering crowd. He passed Van Buren at 6:30 p.m. but didn't stop. At Ozark, the weather turned brutal and slowed his progress. As word got around, more and more people crowded the riverbanks. He finally paddled into Pine Bluff six days later. By the mid-1890s, approaching his 50s and despite regular slatherings of St. Jacob's Oil, Capt. Boyton had had his fill of water travel, but found another way to earn his a living with running water. In 1894, he opened Paul Boyton's Water Chutes, America's first modern amusement park, in Chicago. The next year, he opened Sea Lion Park on Coney Island in New York, the first amusement park at that location. Paul Boyton died at the age of 75 in 1924. For more images and a link to a short video of Boyton's Chutes at Coney Island in 1896, see an extended story on www.efortsmith.com.

Garrison Avenue still ended at the river in 1890, eight years after Boyton’s swim.Spectators gathered there to watch the frogman paddle downriver.

Excerpts from the back of this advertising postcard: (Cincinnati Commercial) ... The object of this little steamer is to carry neither freight or passengers. She was built for the firm above named, to be used exclusively by them for distributing their printed matter in the river towns, for St. Jacob’s Oil is the greatest remedy for rheumatism. ... The fact that St. Jacob’s Oil has been used and indorsed by such people as the Rt. Rev. Bishop Gilmour, Cleveland, Ohio.–Capt. Paul Boyton, the World Renowned Swimmer ... and myriads of others, is one of the strongest reasons why you should use it if you are suffering. A trial convinces. August 2013

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A catastrophic accident can change a life in a moment. Before his accident, a man might have been an active husband and father, a star performer at his job and an enthusiastic weekend athlete enjoying sports with friends. After the accident, he For might be able to do no more like these, than move his eyes or shift the and position of his head by inches. there is A debilitating disease can cause the same changes, on the horizon, but that gradually and inexorably as mean the disease progresses. A woman might have been a there is nothing talented musician and an affectionate grandmother, looking forward to an active life after retirement, but find herself unable to speak, walk, or hold her grandchildren. When we want to help, we often see these physical challenges in terms of cures or treatments. For injuries and diseases like these, there is no cure on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing we can do. An organization called BeExtraordinary, or BeX, is taking severe disabilities on in a completely new way. BeX arose from a partnership between InvoTek, BeX works directly with the people who face these a company specializing in innovative technology for challenges, one on one, supporting their efforts to individuals with severe disabilities, and the Arkansas reach important goals. Spinal Cord Commission. The initial pilot project saw We may not have a cure for traumatic brain injuries, success with an impressive 82% of the participants. but a donation to BeX lets one individual reach a goal Building on this success, BeX developed into a nonwhich might otherwise have been impossible. Your profit that works with severely disabled individuals to donation can fund special technology that helps a reach life goals. The organization is currently working person communicate with others, or direct personal with 24 individuals, most in Arkansas. support needed to bring those goals closer.

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HOME & GARDEN

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Two-tone bronze handbag, bejeweled tablecloth and peacock fan from Jennifer’s Gift Shop at Sparks Medical Center.

Beautiful garden fairy and Park Hill Back Porch candles found at Sharum’s Garden Center.

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Coronita Extra beer and all the fixin’s for margaritas from In Good Spirits.

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8mm films of “Joe Louis vs. Mac Schmeling” and “Woody Woodpecker” from Abilities Unlimited.

Fruit spreads, marmalades, honey and chutney found at Paul’s Meat Market.

Vintage children’s books and wooden blocks, available at Belle Starr Antique Mall.

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Camo Marksman Pro hidden deck-fastening system, deck screws and Duck-N-Deer Camo cap available at Sutherlands.

Intellective computers for kids from Coleman Pharmacy.

Reference books found at Mustard Seed Thrift.

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Upholstered storage bench doubles as seating. Available at Furniture Emporium.

Minette jars with white and yellow glaze from Main Street Interiors.

Burlap accent pillow, tiny chalkboard and rustic floral arrangement, found at The Good’s.

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Melrose International frames available at Mailbox Express.

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Story and photos by Reba Mize

hen was the last time you looked forward to grocery shopping? The Fort Smith Farmers Market located at the west end of Garrison Avenue can change that. Go on a quest for the perfect tomato, the sweetest corn, the first peaches of the season picked that very morning. This market started “April 28, 2003, ” Joe Carr recalls. “I wanted a place where people could come and buy and sell homegrown produce.” Now, he’s the organizer of the many vendors who set up shop only under his requirement they may only sell what they grow or make. John and Wanda Fegan, who also were set up that first day, often get asked about pesticide use on their produce. “We feed this food to our grandkids – we keep it clean,” they said. Joe Hardin, known to most as the Bee Man, also was one of the first venders. Suzy Smith of the Beland Manor uses Joe’s honey in her homemade delights. From these high standards and personal connections, the market has grown to be one of the finest in our area. It is easy being green. Meander through the vendors and find just about anything. Besides the beautiful produce, there are grassfed meats, Goatie Girls lotions to make you smell good or keep bugs away, tamales, cakes, breads, noodles and startling bouquets of cut flowers. There also is a great selection of locally grown nursery ornamentals and vegetable seedlings for that fall garden. One day, there were even ladies selling catfish caught from a local lake by their husbands. Ditch that metal grocery cart and become a locavore. See you there Saturday and Tuesday from 7 a.m.-noon.

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WHAT’S COOKING with KRISTAN ROLAND

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Cupcakes: 24 Mint Oreos Chocolate cake mix 1 stick of butter, melted 1 cup water 3 eggs Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin tins with cupcake liners. Place an Oreo in the bottom of each liner. In the bowl of a mixer, combine cake mix, melted butter, water and eggs. Beat on low for 1 minute. Scrape sides of bowl and increase speed to high. Beat for another minute. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full and bake for about 15 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Allow to cool completely on a cooling rack before serving. Frosting: 15 Mint Oreos, crushed into superfine crumbs 4 sticks of butter, softened 4 tbsp. milk 8 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. mint extract In the bowl of a mixer, beat butter, milk, and extracts on low speed until smooth and combined. Slowly add powdered sugar and beat on low until just mixed. Increase speed to medium high and beat for 2 minutes. Add cookie crumbs and beat on low until well combined. Pipe frosting on cupcakes – I used a large round tip – and top with an extra Oreo.

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EVERYTHING BARS 11⁄2 tubes refrigerated cookie dough 16 oz. bag mini marshmallows 11 oz. caramel bits 2 cups mini salted pretzel twists 1 ⁄4 cup mini M&Ms Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a metal 9×13 pan with foil and spray well with nonstick cooking spray. Press cookie dough evenly into bottom of pan. Bake 12-15 minutes, until edges are dark, golden brown and middle is puffy and golden. Remove from oven and immediately cover with mini marshmallows and place back

in the oven for a minute or two, until the marshmallows are puffed but not browned. Allow to cool. Prepare caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave caramel bits with a tablespoon of water for 1 minute. Stir, then continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Evenly drizzle caramel sauce over marshmallow. Immediately begin pressing pretzels into the top of the bars. Sprinkle with mini M&Ms and let bars cool completely. For neater cutting, chill bars before cutting and serving. Store bars in the refrigerator.

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HEATH BAR SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIE TRIFLES 1 (9×13) pan of brownies, baked, cooled and crumbled 11 oz. bag Kraft caramel bits 1 ⁄4 tsp sea salt 2 cups heavy cream (COLD) 1 ⁄4 cup powdered sugar 3 full sized Heath Bars, crushed, plus extra for garnish (if desired) Prepare caramel sauce: In a microwave safe bowl, combine caramel bits and 3 tablespoons water. Microwave for about 3 minutes, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, until smooth. Stir in sea salt and set aside to cool slightly. Prepare whipped cream: Place a metal mixing bowl and your mixer’s whisk attachment in the freezer for 5 minutes. Remove from freezer and add cold, heavy cream and powdered sugar. Beat on high until the mixture forms a stiff whipped cream. Keep an eye on it – it beats up fast and you don’t want it to turn to butter. Fold crushed Heath Bars into the whipped cream. Layer trifle: Crumbled brownie, caramel and cream. Repeat layers, ending with caramel and garnishing with additional Heath Bar pieces, if desired. Keep uneaten trifle in the refrigerator. These may be prepared ahead and covered in the fridge until serving time. Notes: I prefer fresh whipped cream, but you can use Cool Whip. Also, you can use Heath Bits instead of crushing your own candy bars, but I liked the consistency of the ones I crushed myself – there were big pieces, small pieces and some bits that were crushed to nearly a powder … it reminded me of a Blizzard!!

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First Thursdays revived for downtown shopping nights First Thursday, a celebration of downtown Fort Smith and its retailers, takes place, you guessed it, the first Thursday each month. Many merchants and restaurants will extend their usual hours until 8 p.m. to encourage shoppers to visit. For August’s First Thursday, many participating places have the back-toschool set in mind. Belle Starr Antique Mall is treating the first 25 visitors to free Coke floats at the Fort Smith Museum of History’s old-fashioned soda fountain. If you miss out on the free ones, the soda fountain will offer more authentic treats till 8 p.m. Another treat: free rides on the Ferris wheel at the Park at Westend, courtesy of Belle Starr and Designer Again. Locally owned merchants with refreshments, discounts or special shopping include Designer Again, Creative Kitchen, Tip-Top Western Wear, Material Girl, Emi-Lee’s On the Avenue, Garrison Avenue Antiques, Suzy’s Art & Custom Frames and Fort City Tattoos. Rolando’s, Hamburger Barn, Varsity Grill, Bravo, Papa’s Pub & Pizzaria, R. Landry’s New Orleans Cafe and Saké Sushi & Martini Bar all have drink specials and discounts for August’s First Thursday. Learn all the current specials on Facebook page First Thursday Fort Smith.

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Slamily Reunion Car Show adds Tattoo Expo to fun The 5th Annual Slamily Reunion Car, Truck and Bike Show has added a huge indoor Tattoo Expo this year. The massive, family-friendly motor show has kids water slides and bounce houses, giveaways, a Hot Wing Contest and Sweet Tea Chug surrounding the exhibition and judging of custom trucks, cars and bikes, including hot rods, lifted vehicles, car club vehicles, trucks, mini-trucks and motorcycles. The Slamily Reunion received a Hometown Hospitality Hero Award in 2013 for creating a major tourism event. Admission is by $15 day pass or $20 weekend pass. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Kay Rodgers Park, 4400 Midland Boulevard, Fort Smith. slamilyreunion.com 34

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Big new space, same caring therapy at Total Rehabilitation

otal Rehabilitation Inc. is a locally owned and operated treatment facility that offers their patients a variety of ways to get back on the path to total wellness. Recently relocated to a larger building off Zero Street in Fort Smith, the 7,200-squarefoot facility was chosen by owners Velvet and Jeff Barrows to provide more space and comfort for patients seeking physical therapy. It also has increased the size of its fitness center. The new Total Rehab has nine treatment rooms for therapy, including private rooms for massages and decompression therapy. The facility is geared to treat the whole body. Three physical therapists, along with physical therapist assistants, rehab tech assistants and student interns, are available all day to monitor and help each patient. Owners Velvet and Jeff Barrows also are there daily. She is a physical therapist who works one-on-one with patients and also evaluates and manages each patient’s treatment from beginning to end. Velvet works with physical therapist assistants to form short-term and long-term treatment plans to help each patient get proper and effective treatment. “We come here every day to offer the best care possible for our patients,” Velvet said. The therapists attend several classes a year to keep up-to-date on the latest techniques and technologies to help their patients. “We don’t compare ourselves to another physical therapy clinics,” Jeff said. “We look at ourselves every day and determine how we can make our treatment plans more beneficial for our patients. Any clinic can have a machine. We have a highly skilled staff behind the machine for hands-on treatment.” 36

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Owners Velvet and Jeff Barrows

For patients regaining mobility after surgery or injury, rehab requires both physical therapy and compassionate encouragement. Therapists also help with neck and back pain, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, headaches, TMJ dysfunction as well as arthritic conditions, fibromyalgia and neuromuscular conditions. Many companies use Total Rehabilitation to evaluate prospective employees. “We do a full muscular exam and dynamic weight lifts and job task replications. We will send the full report back to the company so the employer can determine whether or not the employee candidate is physically capable of performing the job,” Jeff explained. Velvet will soon complete her certification in dry needling, the Western form of acupuncture. Needles are gently inserted around or in a painful muscle or joint to reduce pain. Total Rehabilitation’s gym is filled with state-of-the-art fitness equipment designed to improve the fitness and performance of all patients. It is used for rehab patients and by gym members as a fitness center. No contracts or sign-up fees are required. Nathan Williams, the gym’s exercise physiologist, works directly with patients and fitness members to help them through phases of physical fitness and athletic conditioning, as well as weight and pain management. “People come to see me for anything from weight loss to pre- and post-rehabilitation,”

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Physiologist Nathan Williams helps a client.

Williams said. “Patients who suffer from chronic pain come to me to learn how to work out and stay fit without adding to their pain. I work with them to help them maintain fitness and hopefully relieve their pain.” The gym also has an aerobics floor where trained Pilates and aerobics instructors can help patients and gym members work to achieve their fitness goals. The 1,000-squarefoot spring floor being installed has heavy padding underneath to help give relief to ankle and knee joints, reduce fatigue and lower the risk of injury. Appointments for licensed massage therapy are also available for patients and gym members. All major insurance in the area is accepted. Brooke Elliott, the office manager of 12 years, is available to help patients with paperwork, billing and insurance changes. “I try to make the process easier to understand for our patients,” she said. Total Rehabilitation also serves patients at a second location in Poteau, Okla. Total Rehabilitation, Inc. 5905 Remington Circle, Fort Smith 479-452-7773

Massage therapy is offered at Total Rehab. August 2013

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fashion & fitness goodies Eyewear from designers such as Oliver Peoples and Paul Smith found at Dr. Steven Stiles Eyegroup.

Aveda color conserve products for color-treated hair from Metropolis Hair Studio.

LaLaLoopsy chunky necklace, Miss Jeans in toddler sizes and painted burlap teacher door hanger available at BrickCity Emporium.

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Sleeveless summer dress with matching accessories available at Unique Boutique.

New logo T-shirts from Van Buren’s Center for Art & Education.

Skinny and boot cut Miss Me Jeans for girls found at The Scene Boutique and Spa.

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Faceplant slippers and Sleeps with Cats pillow case from The Now & Then Shoppe.

Soft, pink top, White Miss Me capris and beaded necklace available at Designer Again. Vivid CND Vinylux Polish found at Vanity Calls.

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fashion & fitness goodies Rock Revival jeans, Miss Me tank, flapper-style headband and chunky cross necklace found at N Style Revue.

Love Story Tano Bags in azalea and natural from Fashion Boutique.

Stainless steel “Daytona” Rolex watch available at Newton’s Jewelers.

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fashion & fitness goodies Designer sunglasses by Fendi, Gucci and Coach available at Ennen Eye Center.

Stylish straw hats and handbag found at Luther Stem Pools and Spas.

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Brighton Pen Pal Charm Pens from The Purple Plume.

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Aug. 3 Donny Edwards 'A True Tribute To Elvis' Donny Edwards is the most-sought-after Elvis tribute artist in the world. This two-time world champion Elvis tribute artist will be backed by the 8member band Fever. Donny has the looks, the moves and the voice. He will take you through the early years and Elvis' Las Vegas concert era. Special guest Wayne King will open the show with his rendition of Roy Orbison and other legends. This Vegasstyle show has been selling out venues all over the country. Tickets $28. 7 p.m. Van Buren Fine Arts Center, 2001 Pointer Trail, Van Buren, Ark. 479-471-4017 donnyedwardslive.com Aug. 10 Copy Cats Tribute Show The Copy Cats Tribute to Country Music and Rock N Roll show pays tribute to the likes of Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and other greats. $8. 6 p.m. King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 918-208-6570 vanburen.org

Audra McDonald

UAFS Season of Entertainment has surprises, variety and fun

Aug. 17 J.R.'s Country Gospel Variety Show Fun-filled, uplifting gospel music variety show that will warm the heart. $5. 7 p.m. King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-2426 Aug. 24 Elvis Rock N Remember Joseph Hall, in tribute to the King, recreates the moves, the look and the sound of Elvis Presley. $20-$25. 7 p.m. King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 402-617-4477

Singers, musicals, UAFS student concerts and theatrical productions make up the playbill in Season of Entertainment 33, the annual entertainment extravaganza sponsored by the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The schedule of major touring shows includes a performance by actress and singer Audra McDonald on Nov. 1 and hit Broadway musicals Memphis on Nov. 16, Man of La Mancha on Feb. 4, Bring It On: The Musical on Feb. 17 and the family comedy The Addams Family on April 5. “To me, Audra McDonald is what sets Season 33 apart from other seasons,” said Stacey Jones, associate vice chancellor for campus and community events. “She is literally a super star in her field. She was a featured singer this year at the Tony Awards and is currently the host of the PBS ‘Live from Lincoln Center’ program.” Season tickets, $220 for all events, are available through Aug. 30 by calling the UAFS Box Office at 479-788-7300. Individual show tickets go on sale Sept. 2. The Season of Entertainment runs from Oct. 14 through April 29. Broadway touring performances are held at the Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

Sept. 7 God of All Glory Tour Contemporary Christian artists Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, Twila Paris and Wayne Watson will share the stage at Grand Avenue Baptist Church. The event, called the God Of All Glory Tour, brings together four of the best-known voices in Christian music of the ’80s and ’90s. The tour marks the first time these distinctive artists have performed together. Tickets and more information available online. 7 p.m. Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-5161 ccmforever.com

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CONCERTS in the region

Alabama Shakes

Aug. 7

Taylor Swift: The RED Tour At 23, Taylor Swift is a six-time Grammy winner. Tickets, possibly sold by this publication time, are $31.50-$86.50. 7 p.m. BOK Center, 200 South Denver, Tulsa, Okla. 1-866-7-BOK-CTR bokcenter.com

The Temptations Aug. 30-31 Choctaw Casino’s CenterStage Event Center presents The Temptations for two shows. Winners of a 2013 Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, this Motown supergroup has sold tens of millions of albums. The Temptations continue to perform and record with its one living original member, Otis Williams. The Temptations had four Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles and 14 R&B No. 1 singles. Their music earned them three Grammy Awards, the first Motown recording act to win a Grammy. Six of the Temptations – Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams and Paul Williams – were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. Three classic Temptations songs, “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination” and 48

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“Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” are among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. Three more, “Get Ready,” “Ain’t too Proud to Beg” and “I Can’t Get Next to You” should have been. $35. Choctaw Casino, I-540, 3400 Choctaw Road, Pocola, Okla. 800-590-LUCK choctawcasinos.com Sept. 6 Alabama Shakes Editor’s pick: What a hot ticket, to be able to see a band that’s not just breaking out but blazing into success. Alabama Shakes veered out of obscurity quickly after two Athens, Ala., high school musicians, Brittany Howard and Zac Cockrell, got together to jam. Joined by drummer Steve Johnson and guitarist Heath Fogg, they gained a live and internet audience that pushed them into view of the music industry. By 2011, they had recorded in Nashville. A single, “Hold On,” captured listeners. “We threw out that riff,” Cockrell said, explaining the song grew out of an on-stage improvisation, “and Brittney started singing along and the crowd started singing along with her like it was a song they already knew.” They were nominated for three Grammy Awards in 2013, including Best New Artist and Best Rock Performance for “Hold On.” Tickets $36.50 advance; $41.50 day of show. The AMP, 2536 North McConnell Avenue, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-443-5600 amptickets.com

Sept. 11 Black Crowes The Black Crowes have sold more than 20 million albums and have been called “The Most Rock n’ Roll Rock ‘n’ Roll Band In the World.” In 2010, they were inducted into the Georgia Music Hall Of Fame and marked the 20th anniversary of their landmark multi-platinum debut, 1990s “Shake Your Money Maker,” with Croweology, their acclaimed first-ever double album of allacoustic material. Tickets $32-$47. The AMP, 2536 North McConnell Avenue, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-443-5600 amptickets.com Sept. 12 Lynyrd Skynyrd A Southern rock band that rose to fame on with its driving, live hard-rock performances, guitar talent and signature tunes like “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Free Bird” and “Saturday Night Special,” was on top of the world when a tragic 1977 plane crash took the lives of three members. The survivors re-formed a decade later with Johnny Van Zandt, brother of the late founder Ronnie Van Zandt, and what started as a tribute turned into a full-fledged renaissance.The Lynyrd Skynyrd of today is proud to carry on the name and tradition with the same intensity. Tickets $34.50 to $77 with premium seating at $102. The AMP, 2536 North McConnell Avenue, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-443-5600 amptickets.com

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LIVE at local venues

Neumeier’s Rib Room 817 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith 479-494-7427 2-3 The 17th Floor 8 Corey Smith with the Dirty Gov’nahs 9 Whitney Morgan & the 78s w/Judge Parker 15 BlackJack Billy with Hillbilly Vegas 16 Whiskey Myers with Cadillac Three 17 Reverend Horton Heat with Powerglide 29 Randy Rogers Band

R. Landry’s New Orleans Café 613 Garrison, Fort Smith 479-783-2505

Sweet Bay Coffee Co. at the Park 3400 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith 479-785-0685

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Grant Pierson Bannister Brothers Mark Albertson Prince Albert Leah & The Mojo Doctors Grace Askew Tom Ware Rachel Fields Band Brian Martin TJ Scarlett Cutthroat Trout Goodluck Slim

The Wild Cards Odis Elevator Brandon White .357 Zach Stegall The Wild Cards These new, all-ages shows on the patio at Sweet Bay Coffee Co. by Creekmore Park include smooth jazz, acoustic rock, funk and Southern rock.

Movie Lounge 7601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith 479-226-3595 1 2-3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31

Sky Smeed and Joe Mack Gary Hutchison & John Magness Larry B Smokin’ Crawdadz Blue Fiddle Larry B Rain Kings Barrett Baber Larry B Carter Sampson Will Mendenhall Larry B Grant Pierson Don Bailey Jazz Combo w/Tabitha Graves

Longhorn Saloon 6400 U.S. 71 South, Fort Smith 479-434-2200 2 3

Kevin Fowler Doug Stone

Beef O’ Brady’s 12200 U.S. 71 South, Fort Smith 479-646-8464 2 3 9 10 16 30

South Town Musical Rock Camp Concert Grant Pierson Jim Terry Denim Pearl Dorrian Cross and Trouble Walkin’ Double Take

Webby D’s 509 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith 479-494-5661 1 Big Al & the Heavyweights Jambalaya Jamboree w/Mark Albertson Trio 2 Gatormoose 3 Totojojo 8 3 If By Sky 9 Country Jesus & Friends 10 Groovement 15 Shawn James 16 Clusterpluck 17 Weakness For Blondes 22 3 If By Sky 23 Paul Benjamin Band 24 Bryant Carter Band 30 Hosty Duo August 2013

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Time Jumpers with Vince Gill open season Sept. 12 in Alma

Time Jumpers Time Jumpers featuring Vince Gill, Dawn Sears, Kenny Sears and "Ranger Doug" Green combines 11 of Nashville’s best musicians into a supergroup that can play toe-tapping Western swing, pop or country. Two of their four Grammy nominations, Best Country Album and Best Country Vocal Performance by a Group, are for their self-titled release. These experienced musicians come together with an ease that allows them to follow their musical hearts. 7:30 p.m. $55, $45, $35. Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 East Main Street, Alma, Ark. 479-632-2129

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Have Books, Will Travel Alma’s Bookmobile project prepares students for school with reading, lunches and fun

n Aug. 19, Delilah will enter her kindergarten class for her first day of school. However, it won’t be her first experience with some of the staff of her school; Delilah has already been on a bus, checked out books and eaten a school lunch. Thanks to a summer outreach program of the Alma School District, Delilah’s first day of school will include a few familiar faces. “Have Books, Will Travel” is the motto of two Alma educators. The Alma School District has revived an old-fashioned concept, the bookmobile. Beginning in the summer of 2012, Melinda Bailey, the library-media specialist at Alma Intermediate School, and Jami Anne Balkman, the K-12 literacy curriculum specialist, loaded a bus with books and hit the road. The Airedale Book Express ran every Wednesday in June and July. The bookmobile makes eight stops that are scattered across the Alma School District attendance area. Books appropriate for students of all ages were on board.

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“This summer we expanded our book selections to include more books for preschoolers, teens and even cookbooks to interest parents,” Balkman said. “We have wanted to make books more available to students during the summer months for several years,” said Bailey, “but we always stumbled at how to get kids to the campuses. We knew that transportation would be a barrier for many kids.” Last summer, Bailey and Balkman found the solution – they took the books to the students. Using an air-conditioned, handicapequipped bus, books from the Intermediate School library and a laptop computer, the two women created a mobile library. The bookmobile makes stops in rural communities such as Rudy and Dyer, which are served by the Alma School District; several apartment complexes and neighborhoods within the town of Alma, the Methodist Youth Ranch and the Alma Boys & Girls Club. Students K-12 are encouraged to utilize this service. “It is very heartwarming to keep in contact with some of our families all summer,” said Balkman, “I love it when we pull up to the Rudy Store and we see families and children lined up, waiting for us to arrive. Their faces light up when they see the bus!” This summer, there was even more reason for kids and families to get excited when they saw the bus. Thanks to the Seamless Summer Program, part of the National School Lunch Program, students also got a free sack lunch. The lunches are perfect summer fare: a cold-cut sandwich, carrots with a packet of ranch dressing, fruit and milk.

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“One day last year, Mrs. Balkman noticed the prize bucket was running low, so she grabbed granola bars as she dashed out the door,” explained Debbie Stewart, Alma Schools’ Food Service director. “That day, the granola bars were the first things to go. The next week, kids asked for more snacks. When we realized that some kids preferred a snack to toys, we started discussing the possibility of sending sack lunches out on the bus.” When the bookmobile team began planning for 2013, Stewart researched how Alma could best feed students during the summer. “Debbie’s enthusiasm is wonderful. She is a visionary who saw possibilities and then worked with several agencies until she made them happen. Every Wednesday, when we are ready to roll, there are meals boxed up and waiting, ” said Balkman. The bookmobile handed out about 140 lunches and checking out about 160 books each week. The benefits go beyond the obvious. “Not only are we keeping students reading, and providing a meal once a week all summer, there are other benefits for our students associated with the bookmobile program,” said David Woolly, superintendent of Alma Schools. “Mrs. Balkman and Mrs. Bailey are making a positive first contact with many families. We find that often it is extended families who visit the bookmobile, so we are getting an opportunity to meet preschoolers and their parents before kindergarten registration. When the school-aged siblings or cousins go to the bookmobile, so do the preschoolers. What a great first impression: They get to get on a bus, borrow some books, get a lunch and choose a prize from the bucket.” “Another benefit has been the opportunity for teachers to ride along and visit with students in their own neighborhoods. Teachers enjoy interacting with our students in a setting outside of the classroom. They love seeing past students and meeting future students. It is a great thing we have going,” Woolly said. Several businesses, such as Geno’s Pizza, KMAC Enterprises/Taco Bell, Sonic and Goodie’s Frozen Yogurt, have contributed coupons for free menu items for the prize bucket. This spring, a grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation purchased two iPads and other supplies to make the book check-in/check-out process more efficient. “Many people have contributed to the success of the bookmobile,” said Bailey. “I don’t know how we could provide this service without our amazing transportation department.” Michael Gibson, transportation director for Alma Schools, supported the project from the beginning and made practical suggestions to really increase the efficiency of the program. Gibson outfitted a bus with tie-downs to keep carts of books in place while in transit. He also found ways to provide electrical support for the iPads and wireless system needed to run the circulation software. Bus driver Don Wilbanks is another key player. He smiles and greets students by name when they enter the bus and is always willing to help. He has become a favorite with the kids. By the end of this summer, the Airedale Book Express will have served well over 180 students and future students of Alma Schools. The two-year circulation total should exceed 2,000 checkouts. If you drive the roads of Crawford County, watch for the bookmobile and wave at the people in the crew – they “Have Books, Will Travel!”

Melinda Bailey helps a child choose a book to take home.

In the mirror, bookmobile driver Don Milbanks’ smile can be seen.

IPads are the mobile circulation desk. Kids wait to check out.

Contributing writer Jami Anne Balkman is on the staff of the Airedale Book Express. Photos courtesy of Alma Public Schools.

The route schedule, photos and a video of the Airedale Book Express can be found online at almasd.net. August 2013

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Aug. 1 Macaroni Necklaces Make a macaroni necklace to take home. Free. 1:302:30 p.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226

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Aug. 2 Movies in the Park: Despicable Me Take your lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments and enjoy this animated comedy presented as part of the Fort Smith Parks and Recreation Department's summer Movies in the Park series. "Despicable Me" stars Steve Carrell, voicing a comic super-villain named Gru. When Gru adopts three little girls as part of his plan to steal the moon, his criminal plans are complicated as he attempts to be a parent and comes to love the adorable children. Free. 8:30 p.m. Creekmore Park, Rogers Avenue and South 31st Street, Fort Smith. 479-784-2368 fortsmithparks.com Aug. 2 Friday Fun in Van Buren The library's Wii games, Legos and a variety of board games will be available. Free. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org

Aug. 3 August First Saturday Kids Day Kids are invited to the Learning Fields for a morning of gardening/nature crafts. The gardeners will show how to make birdhouses, stepping stones and nature wind chimes. Parents, ask gardening questions of Master Gardeners while the kids are making their crafts. Tour all of the demonstration gardens and enjoy the refreshments. Free. 9 a.m.-noon. The Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing, 7300 Gardeners Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-285-0148 thelearningfields.net Aug. 3 La Hormiga Cuenta Cuentos: A Story Time in Spanish Niños de todas las edades y sus familias están invitados a la Biblioteca principal a la hora de los cuentos GRATIS, incluiremos cuentos, historias, canciones, refranes y otras actividades divertidas en español con la cuenta cuentos Yazmin De La Cruz. Ven y aprende acerca de la Biblioteca y lo que tiene para ofrecer a tu familia. Free. 2:30 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org

Aug. 5 Primetime Story Time: The Dog Days of Summer It’s August, and the dog days of summer are here. This primetime story program will feature stories, crafts, refreshments and other fun with dogs of all kinds. It is a family-friendly evening story program for kids of all ages. Free. 6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org

Aug. 5, 12 Movie Mondays at the Library On Aug. 5, the library presents a new movie version of an old tale with characters both small and giant size. Beat the heat in the library on Aug. 12 while watching monkeys fly and witches both good and bad in a new version of an old classic movie. Free, plus refreshments. 1:30-3 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org

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Aug. 6 Board Game Day in Mulberry Board games of all sorts will be out at the library. Refreshments will be available. Free. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 crawfordcountylib.org

Aug. 6-27 Baby & Me Story Time Tuesday mornings are a special time for baby and caregiver at the library. Ms. Bridgette uses a variety of music, finger plays, bouncing rhymes and board books as a fun introduction to story time for the wee ones. The 20-minute story time is followed by free play with toys and books. For ages 3 months to 21⁄2 years. Free. 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org Aug. 6-9 Fort Smith Girl Scout Day Camp Fort Smith Girl Scout Day Camp is themed "Journey Around the World." Girls can enjoy four days of fun and games and imagine traveling to England, Switzerland, Mexico and India. $30, registered Girl Scouts; $45, non-registered Girl Scouts. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Girl Scout Regional Office at Kelley Cabin, 5705 Gordon Lane, Fort Smith. 479-629-2858

Aug. 7 Bingo for Books for Kids & Teens Play Bingo and earn books as prizes at this popular program for kids of all ages. Winners will be able to choose a book from a selection of children's and teen titles. Refreshments will be available. Free. 10-11 a.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org Aug. 8 Tie Dye Shirts in Mulberry Learn how to design and make a tie-dye shirt. Refreshments will be available. Register by Aug. 5. Free. 9:30 a.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226

Aug. 9 Back to School Bash Students can create their own wildlife journals to set goals for watching wildlife throughout the year. They also can create several back-to-school art projects, including nature-related backpack tags, wildlife notebook dividers and more. Free. 7:30 p.m. River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith. 479-452-3993

Aug. 10 Clayton Camp: Back to School in the 1880s Without any ruler swats to the hand, children ages 714 will experience 1880s school at the historic Clayton House. The fun morning will include a brief classroom experience, outdoor games and a back-to-school tea with a parent. Members of the William O. Darby Rangers chapter of Military Officers Association of America will provide a brief lesson in flag etiquette and attendees will paint a picture based on the lyrics of “America the Beautiful.” Entertainment during the tea for attendees and a parent from 11 a.m. to noon will be a reading of a section of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by retired educator Dr. Rick Foti. Space is limited; call or go online for reservations. $15. 9 a.m.noon. The Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-3000 claytonhouse.org 56

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Aug. 10 First Tee Ultimate Golf Ball Drop, Kids Skills Challenge and Family Day When thousands of golf balls drop from the Fort Smith Fire Department's new platform truck, someone is going to win $5,000. The numbered golf ball that falls in the hole or closest to the hole will win. Supports the "winter fund" of the First Tee. Young golfers will compete in the Kids Skills Challenge. The competition has five age groups. It is also Family Day, with games, bounce houses, food and fun for all ages. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The First Tee of Fort Smith, 5800 Geren Road, Fort Smith. 479-648-9833 Aug. 12 Wii Games for Teens in Mulberry Play Wii games at the library. Refreshments will be available. Free. 1-2:30 p.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226

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Aug. 12-16 Back-2-School Backpack Drawing Children are invited to enter their name into a drawing to win a backpack stuffed full of supplies. There will be one for girls and one for boys. Free. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org

Aug. 13 Children's Story Time in Mulberry Stories, games, music and snacks. Free. 11 a.m.noon. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226

Aug. 13-27 Teen Time in Mulberry Activities and refreshments are planned. Free. 3:304:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 Aug. 13 Teen & Tween Book Lover’s Club Take a book you’ve already read to share with the group, hang out and have fun. Snacks provided. Free. 4 p.m. Dewey's Cafe at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 Aug. 14 Craft Day in Alma Get creative and complete a craft. Refreshments will be available. Free. 10-11 a.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140

Aug. 14 Root Beer Float Day Enjoy a back-to-school send-off root beer float treat. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mountainburg Public Library, 1300 U.S. 71 North, Fort Smith. 479-369-1600

Aug. 14 Game On! Enjoy the last of summer vacation with a book or your favorite Wii game. Free. 1-4 p.m. Windsor Branch of the Fort Smith Public Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith. 479-785-0405

Aug. 14 School Supply Scavenger Hunt in Alma Join the scavenger hunt in search of school supplies. If you find it, you get to keep it. Free. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140

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Aug. 15 Family Movie Day A grand triple movie event: “Oz the Great & Powerful” (PG), “Judy Moody and the Not So Bummer Summer” (PG) and “42” (PG-13) will all be shown on the library's big screen. Free. 2 p.m. Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith. 479-785-0405 Aug. 15 Wreck-It Ralph (PG) In this animated adventure comedy, a video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives. Take refreshments or stop by Dewey’s Café for a snack. Free. 6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229

Aug. 16 Camp Halfblood: Percy Jackson Trivia & Movie Test your knowledge against other Percy Jackson fans to compete for bragging rights. After the trivia, the movie “Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief” (PG) will be screened. Free. 2 p.m. Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith. 479-785-0405 fortsmithlibrary.org

Aug. 19 Lap Time Story Time Geared toward children birth to 2. There will be rhymes, songs, simple stories and lots of interactive fun. The story time will last around 20 minutes, with time for casual interaction following the program. Free. 10:30 a.m. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith. 479-646-3945 Aug. 20, 27 Preschool Story Time in Mulberry Stories, snacks, music and games for preschoolers. Free. 11 a.m.-noon. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Fort Smith. 479-997-1226

Aug. 23 Fall Sports Registration Deadline Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club football and cheer programs are open to those in first through sixth grade; soccer is open for first-ninth grade. All participants must be club members and an activity fee ($18) is required along with registration. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday. Jeffrey Unit, 4905 North O Street, 479-782-8126; Evans Unit, 6015 Boys Club Lane, 479-646-9519; Goldtrap-Gardner Unit, 8800 South Dallas, 479-452-5779; and Stephens Unit, 3101 North 6th Street, 479-782-6392. fsbgc.org

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Aug. 24 Elks Annual Youth Fishing Derby For children 12 and under and special needs fishermen 18 and under. Hook baiters and advisors are welcome. Take lawn chairs. Registration will be in the big pavilion, with separate registration in the Special Needs Division. Youth will compete in three age categories; special needs participants will compete in categories according to their age and/or needs. For more information, please contact Stan Stone at 918-8397586 or Jan Stone at 918-839-7581. A limited number of fishing poles will be loaned and a limited amount of worms will be given to those who do not have bait. Six bicycles will be given away plus other great prizes. Free picnic lunch by the Elks Master Grillers. Free. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Carol Ann Cross Park, 1601 South 74th Street, Fort Smith. 479-478-1060 Aug. 24 Books 2 Movies Matinee An adaptation of Ronald Dahl's classic about eccentric Willy Wonka's tour through his magical candy factory. Sing along and enjoy delicious candy fun. Free. 1 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org

Aug. 26-30 Harry Potter Week Enjoy all of the library’s Harry Potter events this week; the more programs you attend the more chances you will have to win a copy of the new 15th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone book. Dress as your favorite Harry Potter character for extra fun. Aug. 26: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” rated PG. 6 p.m. Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street 479-484-5650; Aug. 27: Harry Potter Wii games, 6 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street. 479-646-3945; Aug. 28: Harry Potter Trivia, 6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue. 479-783-0229; Aug. 29: Harry Potter Make-and-Take Crafts and Jeopardy, 4:30 p.m. Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive. 479-785-0405

Aug. 30 Harry Potter Movie Marathon Celebrate Harry Potter week by enjoying the library’s Harry Potter Movie Marathon. Enjoy all of the library’s Harry Potter events this week; the more programs you attend the more chances you will have to win a copy of the new 15th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone book. Dress as your favorite Harry Potter character for extra fun. Free. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229

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Aug. 1 Workplace Compliance A three-hour workshop will teach participants why certain management behaviors are or are not acceptable and highlight some of the key regulations that impact why the HR department expects particular behaviors from supervisors and the best way to comply with those requests. Registration is required. $59. 811 a.m. UAFS Flanders Building, Room 110, North 50th Street and Grand Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7742 uafs.edu Aug. 1 Van Buren Mayor's Prayer Luncheon Josh Foliart will be the guest speaker. He is the founder and president of Multipli International, a church-planting initiative. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. $15. 11:30 a.m. Van Buren High School, 2001 Pointer Trail, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-1541 Aug. 1-13 Moving On: Paintings by Maggie Malloy Fort Smith artist Maggie Malloy creates most of her works from photographs, rather than “plein aire.” Some of her newer pieces were selected to hang in Gallery 307 in Russellville. She has studied under a variety of instructors believing “different strokes for different folks” allow her to learn new techniques and grow and spends time each day in her studio. Free. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org

Vice President Garner congratulates Sen. Hattie Caraway on her re-election in January1939. Library of Congress, LC-H22-D-5365

Portrayal of Hattie Caraway Dr. Nancy Hendricks will portray Hattie Caraway, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Dr. Hendricks will also sign copies of her recent book “Senator Hattie Caraway: An Arkansas Legacy.” The book features rare documents and unpublished photographs to tell the story of Caraway’s years in the Senate, 1032-1945. Following the death of her husband in 1931, Sen. Thaddeus Caraway, Arkansas Gov. Harvey Parnell appointed Mrs. Caraway to fill the vacancy. Caraway was re-elected in 1932 and served until her defeat by J. William Fulbright in 1945. During her tenure, she was the first woman to preside over the Senate and the first to chair a Senate committee. Know as “Silent Hattie,” she rarely spoke on the Senate floor, but frequently expressed her opinions in committee meetings. Dr. Hendricks discovered a “treasure trove of previously unseen documents” disproving the myth that Caraway was an ineffectual senator. Hendricks, director of Alumni Communications at Arkansas State University, is an award-winning writer whose play, “Miz Caraway and the Kingfish,” depicts Caraway’s colorful 1932 election campaign with Louisiana Sen. Huey Long. Free. 6-7 p.m. Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-7841 fortsmithmuseum.com

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Aug. 1-31 Groundbreaking Quotes Contest in Alma The walls have recently been painted and the library is looking for quotes to decorate the walls. Patrons can submit quotes about libraries, their own quote about the library and what it means to them, or famous author quotes they have found to enter the contest. The winners will have their submissions put on the library wall. All submissions must be in by 2 p.m. Aug. 31. Free. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org Aug. 1-31 Miller Branch Artist of the Month – Dennis Russell Huntington photographer Dennis Russell will display his photos of landscapes from Arkansas and Oklahoma. After having a life-changing disability, Russell looked for some way to enrich his life; photography seemed to fit his love of the outdoors, and the ability to share it with others. The exhibit will highlight photographs of local outdoor scenes, including those at Mount Magazine, Petit Jean Mountain and the Buffalo River. Free. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith. 479-646-3945 fortsmithlibrary.org Aug. 1-Sept. 19 American Sign Language I Learn the manual alphabet, numbers and basic vocabulary and phrases. By the end of the course, participants should be able to have a basic conversation in the language of the deaf person. $109 includes textbook; $89 for those who have textbook. 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Aug. 1-Sept. 30 Surveying George Washington Exhibition features an assortment of documents writ-

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS ten by Washington himself, or by contemporaries who knew him, on loan from the Harlan Crow Library in Dallas. The aim is to provide insight into Washington’s life as a person, not just a historical figure. The exhibition will feature documents spanning the breadth of Washington’s life, including a land survey prepared by Washington at 19; a copy of the broadside recruiting poster mustering troops for what would become a regiment under Washington’s command during the French and Indian War; a hand-written letter to Gen. John Cadwalader of the Pennsylvania militia, appealing to him for troops to continue the push against British outposts in New Jersey during the War for Independence; and a hand-written letter by Washington’s private secretary Tobias Lear, announcing Washington’s death in 1799. Also included is a first edition of George Washington’s Last Will and Testament, printed from the record of the County Court of Fairfax, 1800. Admission is first-come, first-served. There may be a waiting period for admittance. Free. 11 a.m. Crystal Bridges, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, Ark. 479-418-5700 crystalbridges.org/exhibitions/washington

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Aug.1-Oct. 31 The Divergent Path - Women in Arkansas History The Fort Smith Museum of History presents a glimpse into the lives of Fort Smith and Arkansas women who stepped outside society’s rules and lived their life – leaving behind legacies of good character, boundless strength and courage, and fearlessness in the face of change. Local women featured in the exhibit include Clara Eno, Caroline Scott, Melanie Holt Speer, Betsy Kelley, Ercie Gann, Hattie Trent Smith, Ocie Payne, Lura Duff Elliston II, Polly Crews, Anne Woods Patterson, Carolyn Pollan and Aston Armstrong. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-7841 Aug. 2 Cause for Paws - Pawpurrazzi... A Purrfect Pawty Pawpurrazz i... A Perfect Pawty, benefits the Sebastian County Humane Society. Live music by Shades of Red, dinner, silent and live auction, Parade of Pups fashion show and more. Tickets available online. $50; $500 for table of 10. 6:30-11 p.m. Holiday Inn City Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-4395 sebastiancountyhumanesociety.org

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Aug. 2 Wine Tasting Tour Registration Deadline From grape to glass will be the theme of this tour of the Post Familie vineyard in Altus, Ark. Start in the vineyards cultivated since 1880, pick a few grapes and learn where the processing happens and what goes in the bottles. The excursion includes a light lunch prepared in their delightful family kitchen and a sampling of some fine area wines. $85, includes transportation and lunch. 10 a.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Aug. 2, 16 Crochet Class in Van Buren Learn to crochet. Inquire at the circulation desk or call to get the supply list and enroll. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org August 2013

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Shop Bargains Galore on 64 Get your highway map or GPS locator ready, put on comfortable shoes, gas up the vehicle and make sure you have money in your pocket. It’s time for the 14th annual Bargains Galore on 64. This 160-mile-long shop-a-thon starts at the state’s western border. The communities participating this year are Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Ozark, Altus, Clarksville, Russellville, Atkins, Morrilton, Conway, Vilonia and Beebe. All are located along U.S. highway 64. Additional participating communities include Blackwell, Coal Hill, Dyer, El Paso, Hartman, Knoxville, Lamar, London, Menifee, Mulberry, Plumerville and Pottsville. Visitors are encouraged to look for the yellow sale signs noting where the event is taking place. There will be yard sales, antiques, collectibles and flea markets. Some locations may have food vendors. Bargains Galore on 64 has been named a “Travel Treasure” by Southern Traveler magazine. U.S. 64 from Fort Smith to Beebe, Ark., U.S. 64, Fort Smith. 888-568-3552 bargainsgaloreon64.com

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Aug. 2 After Dinner Dance The Dervish Dance Club will host a fun dance of mixed flavor including ballroom. Latin, swing, and polka. Mike Lawrence, a local favorite will be the DJ for this dance. The dress attire is casual. $5. 7-10 p.m. Eagles Ballroom, 3321 South 66th Street, Fort Smith. 479-484-7156fortsmithballroomdance.pbworks.com Aug. 2-23 Dog Days of Summer: Friends Fur-Ever Opening Reception and Exhibit Two days of summer events begin with the opening of the exhibit "Friends Fur-Ever" 5-7 p.m. Aug. 2. The art of Tyler Arnold, Endia Bumgarner, Bob Crane, Betty Johnson and Gillda Meyers will hang in the main gallery. All of the artwork is related to a theme of pets. These particular artists range from realism to fantasy in their works. In the studio gallery, entries for the center's Dog Days of Summer Art Contest are displayed. Brian Alexis and students from the UAFS photography program will have a collection of work on display that was created especially for this show. The Dog Days of Summer continues from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 with activities for patrons and their real-life pets. Events will include information about caring for your pets, as well as canine contests for biggest, smallest, best dressed and best of show. The artwork will hang through Aug. 23. Free. Center for Art and Education, 104 North 13th Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-7767 art-ed.org Aug. 2 Strategic Planning Seminar Registration Local family-owned businesses and small businesses are the target audience for a seminar on strategic planning conducted by the UAFS Family Enterprise Center. The half-day seminar includes presentations by Dale Carnegie and Associates trainer and speaker Ronald 62 Entertainment Fort Smith August 2013

L. Routh. Learn to identify a firm’s core competencies as well as performing a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). Call to register by Aug. 2. Free for FEC members; $100 nonmembers. UAFS Latture Conference Center, Business and Industrial Building, North 50th Street and Grand Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7931 Aug. 2-3 Yards and Yards of Yard Sales Eurekans will clean out their basements, garages, storage sheds or attics and meaning bargains and treasures. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. Eureka Springs, Ark. 479-253-8737 eurekasprings.org Aug. 2-4 Border Town Coin Club 20th Annual Coin Show Look, learn, buy, sell or trade coins, currency, gold, silver, stamps, tokens, sports cards, medals, foreign coins, jewelry and more. Dealers will buy, sell, trade or visit with anyone. 3-7 p.m. Aug. 2; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 4. Free. Columbus Acres, U.S. 71 South and Brooken Hill Drive, Fort Smith. 479-783-5881

health screenings, "Ask the Expert" area, nutrition and fitness demos, the ADA experience, exhibit booths and free samples. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. NWA Holiday Inn Convention Center, 1500 South 48th Street, Springdale, Ark. 479-464-4121 diabetes.org/arkansasexpo Aug. 3 Books 2 Movies Matinee Enjoy the tales of Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy) as she recounts them to an unhappy housewife (Kathy Bates), who becomes inspired to take charge of her life. This film comes with a side order of chili, fried green tomatoes and iced tea. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult for this PG-13-rated movie. Free. 1-2:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045

Aug. 2-23 Spanish Basics Class This beginning-level class will help students discover the essentials of conversational Spanish. $50. 10 a.m.-noon Fridays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning

Aug. 3-4 2013 Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 3 and ending at 11:59 p.m. Aug. 4, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, school art supplies, school instructional materials and clothing free of state and local sales or use tax. All retailers are required to participate and may not charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt. Included are clothing and footwear if the sales price is less than $100 per item, as well as clothing accessories and equipment if the sales price is less than $50 per item. An itemized list is available online by searching for tax free holiday on the website www.dfa.arkansas.gov.

Aug. 3 2013 Northwest Arkansas Diabetes Expo This statewide public event welcomes all people with diabetes, those at risk for diabetes and anyone interested in healthy living to attend. Information will be presented in both English and Spanish. Includes free

Aug. 3-4 Tax-Free Textbook Shopping at UAFS The Lions Bookstore will participate in the 48-hour, statewide tax-free holiday that exempts textbooks, most school supplies and clothing from the Arkansas sales tax, which is 9.75 percent. Web orders placed

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS between 12:01 a.m. Aug. 3 and 11:59 p.m. Aug. 4 also will be free of sales tax charges. All items with logos also are exempt. The bookstore is open to the public. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 3; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 4. UAFS Lions Bookstore, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Fort Smith. 479-788-7322 uafs.edu Aug. 5 Senior Coffee Talk Home Instead Senior Care and Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting the August Senior Coffee Talk Art with a twist – the Drawing on Memories program. Free. 9-10 a.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-434-3531 Aug. 5-26 Oil Painting with Barbara Loftin Learn oil painting with artist Barbara Loftin. Classes are offered each Monday during August. Students should provide their own art supplies. $20. 2 p.m. Mondays. Cre8ive Arts Network Studio, Historic District Fort Chaffee, 7408 Terry Street, Fort Smith. 479-222-6244 ucancre8.org Aug. 5-26 Monday Night Dance Lessons Lessons in ballroom, Latin, swing and polka are taught to advanced dancers by Mike Lawrence and Betty Farmer will teach beginners' lessons. The dress attire is casual and lessons are open to the public. $5. 6:30 p.m. beginners; 7:30 p.m. advanced. Eagles Ballroom, 3321 South 66th Street, Fort Smith. 479-484-7156 Aug. 5-Sept. 16 Digital Photography 1 Class Understand the principles of digital photography and all those buttons on your new SLR or unlock the power in all those icons. Learn to recognize and build for yourself the elements that make a good scene into a great photograph. This course introduces the basics of landscape and casual portrait photography. Students must have a SLR digital camera. $85. 6-8 p.m. Fridays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Aug. 6 Hanging Days at the Fort On the anniversary dates of executions, Fort Smith National Historic Site offers interpretive programs that include an overview of the condemned and their victims, the federal court, and how an execution was conducted. The programs will be Aug. 6, execution of Kitt Ross; Aug. 15, execution of John Childers; Aug. 29, execution of William Elliot Wiley (alias Colorado Bill) and Dr. Henry Stewart and Aug. 30, execution of Jack Spaniard and William Walker. Free. 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Fort Smith National Historic Site, 301 Parker Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-3961 nps.gov/fosm Aug. 6 Community Blood Drive in Van Buren Each donor will receive two Tulsa Zoo tickets, a "Feel Fierce" T-shirt (while supplies last), and a free mini physical that includes a cholesterol screening. People 16 and older can donate and help save a life. Donors under 18 need parental consent. Call to make an appointment or walk-ins are welcome. Free. 1-5:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org August 2013

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Crawford Chronicles: Crawford County Confidential Seating is becoming scarce for the Crawford County Chronicles speaker series held monthly at the Drennen-Scott Historic Site. Three speakers will talk about local crimes and scandals at the August event. Tom Wing, Drennen Scott Historic Site director and assistant professor at UA-Fort Smith will relate information about Parley Pratt and his murder in 1857 near Rudy and Fine Springs, Ark. Pratt was a significant figure in the Latter Day Saint faith, a national and international missionary for the early LDS faith and a polygamist. He was pursued and murdered in Arkansas by the husband of one of his wives. Pratt is a greatgreat-grandfather of Mitt Romney and great-great-great-grandfather of Jon Huntsman. Maryl Koeth, executive director of the Van Buren Advertising and Promotions Commission, will speak on a turn-of-thecentury murder of an actor at the King Opera House. The third speaker will be Warren Blaylock, who was a previous speaker in the series. Blaylock is a Crawford County businessman, teacher, veteran and livestock farmer whose topic will be the Kimes brothers of Chester and what they did in the 1920s. Limited parking will be available at the site's Visitor Center and the Crawford County Courthouse, which is two blocks away. Reservations required. Free. 2 p.m. Drennen-Scott Historic Site, 221 North 3rd Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-262-2750 uafs.edu/humanities/drennen-scott-house

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Aug. 6, 20 Scrabble Club in Van Buren Adults and teens 16 and older are invited to test their word knowledge in a game of Scrabble. No sign up is required. Refreshments are provided; player may provide their own beverage with a lid. Free. 1 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org Aug. 6 Beethoven and Classical Music in Vienna Dr. Stephen Husarik, professor of Humanities and Music, and four of his students will give an overview of a recent trip to Vienna, Austria. The hourlong production will include hundreds of photos and live performances of music written by classical composers. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. UAFS Breedlove Auditorium, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7555

Aug. 6 3rd Annual National Night Out Fort Smith Live music, games and giveaways from Goody's Frozen Yogurt, The Monkey House, Bedford's Camera, Target and Carmike Cinema. Arvest will be cooking. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Along with the traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns celebrate with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events. Free. 5-8 p.m. Fort Smith Convention Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith. natw.org

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 6-10 115th Annual Tontitown Grape Festival In August of 1898, Italian immigrants who had made northwest Arkansas home held a Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the harvest. The current festival has grapes, a Ferris wheel, books, fried chicken and more than 6,000 pounds of homemade pasta. It spans the grounds surrounding St. Joseph’s Church with acres and acres of craft exhibitors, midway games, amusements and concert stages. The star attraction is a multi-night dinner of homemade pasta and sauce, served with fried chicken and all the fixings to thousands of hungry attendees. Other events include the Run for the Grapes, a large book sale and the Queen Concordia Pageant. St. Joseph’s Church, 227 U.S. 412, Tontitown, Ark. 479-927-2295 tontitowngrapefestival.com Aug. 8 Heaven's Babies: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group A new support group for families experiencing the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or in the newborn period. Chaplains and trained support specialists will be available. Sparks is a member of the National Share Network. These meetings are a part of the Sparks Heaven's Babies program. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South M Street, Fort Smith. 479-441-5452 Aug. 8 Arkansas Surgical Weight Loss Seminar Learn about surgical weight loss procedures available at Summit Medical Center. Registration required. Free 5:30-6:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-709-3627 877-709-3627 Aug. 8 Thursday Night Thing: The Music of Bill and Nancy Carpenter Enjoy a relaxing night with the singing of Bill and Nancy Carpenter. Bill is a retired minister and Nancy, who has worked as a school counselor, is working toward a degree in music. Bill and Nancy met at the Summer Opera Workshop in Hot Springs under the tutelage the great Metropolitan Opera star Marjorie Lawrence (about whose life, the film “Interrupted Melody” was made, starring Glenn Ford and Eleanor Parker). The two soon married and have been teaching, preaching, and singing their way through life together since. Bill has been performing with The Singing Men of Arkansas of Springdale for the last two years; Nancy has been performing with The Witness at Hot Springs for the past 14 years. This program will be packed with a mix of classical, gospel, contemporary and original music. Free. 7-8 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith. 479-646-3945 fortsmithlibrary.org Aug. 9 Dallas Branch Book Club A new book club is forming at the Dallas Branch Library. New members are invited to join for a fun, relaxed discussion about favorite reads this summer. There is no required reading for this club; read whatever you like and share opinions about what you have read. Free. 2 p.m. Dallas Branch of the Fort Smith Public Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith. 479-484-5650 fortsmithlibrary.org August 2013

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Aug. 9 An Evening with Dr. Ben Carson Dr. Benjamin Carson’s extraordinary rise from poverty and remarkable life-saving contributions are a true American success story. Raised by a single mother in inner-city Detroit, he grew to become one of the world’s leading pediatric neurosurgeons. Also a speaker and best-selling author, Dr. Carson gained wider notoriety after delivering a memorable speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in February. His most recent book, “America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great,” shares his vision for addressing the tough issues facing our country. Proceeds benefit the Union Christian Academy Financial Aid Program, permitting families to experience the benefits of a Christian education. $25-$75. 7:30 p.m. Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-7327 bencarsonfsm.com Aug. 9 Redwork & Embroidery Club Enjoy a fun sit-and-stitch making the redwork blockof-the-month. The pattern is free. The circulation desk has a list of needed supplies. Free. 1-3 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org

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Aug. 10 Drums Alive Fun for Everyone Fun-Raiser Drums Alive is a fitness experience unlike any other. It is fun for all ages and is guaranteed to get hearts pumping while having a rockin' good time. All proceeds benefit the organization Developmental Wings in its efforts to provide Drums Alive programming for children with developmental disabilities and autism. All Drums Alive FUN-Raiser activities with drum sticks, yoga balls and FUN-Noodles are provided courtesy of Faithfully Fit in Van Buren. Participants should take their own water bottle and wear comfortable clothes with closed-toe shoes. No experience or equipment necessary. Call to register. Suggested donation: $10 per person with pre-registration or $12 at the door. 10 a.m.-noon. Grace Community Church, Graceland Building, 4001 Brooken Hill Drive, Fort Smith. 479-262-5075 479-459-0645. faithfullyfit.us Aug. 12 Book Talk For adults who love to read and discuss books. Refreshments will be served. Free. 7-8 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org

The A&M Excursion Train runs Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Farmer’s Market is open every Wednesday and Saturday August 1 - Mayor's Prayer Luncheon August 3 - Donny Edwards "A True Tribute to Elvis" August 4 - UAFS Drennen Scott Lecture and Workshop Series August 8-10 - Bargains Galore on 64 August 10 - Copy Cats Tribute Show August 13 - Taste of Crawford County August 16 - Art Night Out August 17 - J.R.'s Country Variety Show August 24 - "Elvis: Rock N Remember"

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Aug. 13 Taste Of Crawford County Diners will be offered a wide variety of food sampling from local restaurants and food service business. Advance tickets are available at Van Buren Chamber of Commerce, CASA and Delta Investments, 1112 Main Street in Van Buren and from Van Buren Boys & Girls Club members. A silent auction and other non-food vendors will offer items for sale. Proceeds benefit CASA Crawford County. $10 until Aug. 5; $15 at the door. Two sessions from which to chose: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. Van Buren High School, 2001 Pointer Trail, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-8502 vanburen.org Aug. 13 Take Control of Your Diabetes Educational program is offered for those with diabetes, their family members and anyone who would

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS like to learn more. The daylong seminar will include presentations by doctors, dietitians, diabetes educators and more about how to eat right, exercise and use the latest technology to take control of diabetes. Lunch included. Call for reservations. Free. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Hennessy Education Center, 7301 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-314-6722 mercy.net/fortsmith Aug. 14 Intro to Encaustics Class Encaustics is the art form using hot wax and pigments to create a painting. This brief introduction shows the methods and tools of the art. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Aug. 15 River Valley Bariatric Support Group A bariatric patient-led group in which anyone can participate. Individuals in the pre-operative, post-operative or “considering surgery, but not sure” phase are welcome. 6-7 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-709-DOCS Aug. 16 Art Night Out: Textured Landscape with Nadine Rippelmeyer Learn to paint a landscape quickly in the impressionist style. Discover how brush strokes and application of paint can create a textured impressionist landscape. Beginners to experienced painters will learn composition, impressionist style, color and more. The class is meant to be a stress-relieving exercise. Have fun and explore this fun style with Nadine Rippelmeyer, a

professional artist and educator from Fayetteville. Reservations required. $60, includes supplies. 7 p.m. Center For Art & Education, 104 North 13th Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-7767 vanburen.org

Dewey's Cafe. The library provides drinks and dessert. Free. Noon. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org

Aug. 16 Scrapbooking at Alma Public Library Take your own adhesive, photos, scissors and other scrapbooking tools. Materials will be provided free to all adults. Free. 10-11 a.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140

Aug. 16-17 Worship Arts Technology Summit Intense special training with the industry's leading professionals offers classes in keyboarding, guitar, bass, drums and tech and more will be available. Preregistration is required; discounts are available for groups of five or more. Presented by Sigler Music. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-5161

Aug. 16 Diamond Dance The Diamond Dance is hosting a DJ dance performed by Mike Lawrence. He will provide an array of music with emphasis on ballroom, Latin, swing and Polka. The dress attire is dressy casual. Club membership is not required. This dance is a great after-dinner, romantic event in a smoke-free environment. $10. 810:30 p.m. Eagles Ballroom, 3321 South 66th Street, Fort Smith. 479-484-7156 Aug. 16 Food For Thought: Breastfeeding Support August is National Breastfeeding Month. Stephanie Underwood, breastfeeding peer counselor with the Arkansas Department of Health, will share information and support available to mothers to establish and sustain breastfeeding. Peer counselors are available when mothers need them in the early days and weeks when everything seems so new. They have breastfeeding support group meetings and can also help plan how breastfeeding can continue when mothers return to work or school. Take a lunch or pick it up from

Aug. 17 Reptile Mania! Join snake enthusiasts Brad Birchfield and Jeremy Sloan as they present reptiles from their extensive collection of native venomous and non-venomous snakes and a rescued juvenile alligator. The program addresses facts and myths about snakes and details conservation efforts in Arkansas. Free. 1-3 p.m. Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-2469 Aug. 17 Too Hot To Cook: Cool Ways With Herbs The herb committee of the River Valley Master Gardeners will show how to prepare a variety of easy, delicious dishes in less than 20 minutes using only a few ingredients, for those hot summer nights. Call Sheila Deal for reservations. $20. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3325 South M Street, Fort Smith. 479-782-2104

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Clinton Birthday Celebration and “I Have A Dream” Exhibit The Clinton Presidential Library annually offers free admission in honor of President Clinton’s birthday. The library’s Super Summer Saturday series for the same day features children’s programs to accompany the temporary exhibit “And Freedom for All: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” Professional storytelling and arts and crafts are available. The display features photographs taken for Look Magazine by Stanley Tretick of the march, which took place Aug. 28, 1963. He went along behind the scenes with organizers and speakers. Approximately 250,000 people took part in the largest demonstration ever seen in the nation’s capital. This is the 50th anniversary of that historic event when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Clinton Presidential Library, 1200 East President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 501-374-4242 clintonpresidentialcenter.org

And Freedom For All contains 48 unpublished photographs from the archives of LOOK magazine photographer Stanley Tretick and depicts the march participants surrounding the Lincoln Memorial; African Americans participating in the march; and President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson at the White House, U.S. Capitol and Lincoln Memorial with Martin Luther King Jr. and organizers.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 17 Books 2 Movies Matinee Truman Capote's romantic comedy will take you under the alluring spell of that carefree New York playgirl Holly Golightly, played by Audrey Hepburn. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available. Free. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org Aug. 17 Gospel Music Master Class Accomplished singer and musician Walter Ahart will present a gospel music master class. Ahart received training in classical music at the University of Arkansas and also studied with the renowned master Pierre Bernac in Paris. He is minister of music at Mount Zion CME Church in Fort Smith. Free. 2:304:30 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-782-2100 Aug. 17 Teal Night in Tahiti Enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, a silent auction and a jewelry drawing. Music will be provided by Bajer. Proceeds benefit the River Valley Chapter of Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $35. 6-10 p.m. Fort Smith Convention Center, Hall C, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith. 479-883-3379

Aug. 19 Back-to-School Parent Drop-in After parents drop the kids off at school, they are invited to the library for doughnuts and coffee to visit

and browse. Free. 8-9:30 a.m. Mountainburg Public Library, 1300 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600 crawfordcountylib.org

Aug. 20-24 69th Annual Sebastian County Fair and Parade There will be home economics and commercial exhibits, live music, a petting zoo, pig races, ranch rodeo, bull fights, carnival rides and livestock show. The carnival will open nightly and armbands are available. The Tiny Miss, Princess, Little Miss, Jr. Miss, Teen and Queen pageants will be 1 p.m. Aug. 17. $5 adults, $3 children. Sebastian County Fair Grounds, 530 East Knoxville, Greenwood, Ark. 479-467-2322 Aug. 21-Sept. 11 Imagination Series: Photoshop I Class Photoshop I may be taken alone or as part of a series on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. The level one class is an introduction to basic photo editing. $55. 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Aug. 22 Holistic Healing Class A three-hour introduction explains holistic healing, the illnesses or conditions for which holistic methods can be used and how to locate an appropriate practitioner. Instructor Suzanne Parnell is the founder of StoneWind Institute for Mind Body Medicine in Chester. $35. 6-8 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning

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Third Sunday Artists Reception and Exhibit Join the gallery artist for conversation and refreshment as they unveil their latest works of art for the opening reception. Artists exhibiting are Lori Bridges, Patricia Lappin, Jimmy Leach, Barbara Loftin, Julie Mayser and Cindy Sugg. The exhibit runs through Sept. 11. Free. 1-4 p.m. Michael's Mansion, 2900 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-883-8336

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 22 Arkansas Surgical Weight Loss Seminar Learn about surgical weight loss options. Registration required. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. Sparks Regional Medical Center; seventh-floor meeting room, 1001 Towson Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-709-3627, 877-709-3627 Aug. 22 Buckets N Boards Comedy Show Buckets N Boards, a Branson feature drum percussion show, will perform. Matt Levingston and Gareth Sever have handcrafted a hilarious and high-energy show chock-full of precise percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and unique musical talent. Tickets available at any Greenwood school office. $10 adults; children/students free. 7-9 p.m. Greenwood Performing Arts Center, 515 East Gary, Greenwood, Ark. 479-996-4142 Aug. 23 Wine Tasting Tour From grape to glass will be the theme of this tour of the Post Familie vineyard. Start in the vineyards cultivated since 1880, pick a few grapes and learn where the processing happens and what goes in the bottles. Enjoy a light lunch prepared in the family kitchen and sample some fine area wines. Lunch is included. Registration deadline is Aug. 9. $85. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning

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Aug. 24 Lake Fort Smith Rockin' Pool Party Rock out with an evening of fun and food. The pool is open after hours for an awesome swim party. The park provides hot dogs and ice cream and you provide the fun. Day swim pass is not valid for this event. $5 per person. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-2469 Aug. 24 A Night in Tuscany Viva Italia! Join the Single Parent Scholarship Fund for A Night in Tuscany celebrating Italian food, wine and music at the home of Sharon Sicard. The evening includes a live auction and entertainment by Sweet and Lowdown. Proceeds will benefit single parents by placing education within reach so they can increase their earning potential and bring their children out of poverty. Call for tickets. $60. 7 p.m.-midnight. Sharon Sicard Home, 3400 South O Street, Fort Smith. 479-434-6171

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Aug. 24 Preservation Workshop for Photographs Learn how to care for photographs of your greatgrandparents. Museum curator Connie Manning will host a workshop on preservation. The focus is the preservation of photographs and negatives, from 1839 to today. Examples of enclosures, such as file folders, envelopes and boxes, will be shown. Each workshop will last one hour, with 30 minutes reserved for questions. Free. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-7841 fortsmithmuseum.com Aug. 24 Belly Dancing Workshop People with all levels of fitness are welcome at a workshop to learn the basic elements and routines of belly dancing. Comfortable clothing recommended,

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS scarves provided. $39, includes a CD. 9 a.m.-noon. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Aug. 24 Can to a Plan A hands-on introduction to the water-bath canning method with step-by-step instructions resulting in a take-home jar of canned goods. Materials provided. $40. 9 a.m.-noon. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 Aug. 24 Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale: Mostly Non-Fiction The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features thousands of non-fiction selections for adults. Hardbacks and paperbacks from great authors and engaging subjects will be available. Most paperbacks are 25 cents and most hardback books are $1. Proceeds from the sale are used to buy library materials and fund library special events and projects. Members of the Friends of the Fort Smith Public Library may come to the exclusive Friends-Only Preview Sale from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 23. There will be a 25-book limit at the preview sale. Friends of the Library memberships start at $10 and will be for sale at the preview. Free. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org Aug. 25 Clayton Conversations: History of Fort Smith Fire Department Fire Chief Mike Richards will share the tales of Fort

Smith’s earliest volunteer fire department and municipal department, beginning in the 1850s. Hear the stories of this crucial community element’s development, from the disastrous early fires to the department’s current top-notch status as a progressive public safety provider. Seating is limited; call for reservations. $5 minimum suggested donation. 2-3 p.m. The Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-3000 claytonhouse.org Aug. 26-30 National Dog Day National Dog Day is celebrated annually on Aug. 26 to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year. The day also acknowledges the place dogs have in our society, such as family dogs, working dogs and service dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe, and bring comfort. The library will be accepting donations for a local animal shelter Aug. 26-30. Suggested donations are dog/cat food, household trash bags and paper towels. Free. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org Aug. 27 Knit, Stitch and Crochet Today If you knit, stitch, or crochet – or want to learn – take your needles, hooks and projects and join this all-ages group for an afternoon of crafting. Yarn, extra supplies and plenty of help will be available for anyone who wants to learn. Free. 4-6:30 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org

Aug. 27 Lunch & Learn: Advanced Treatment of Chronic Sinus Disease Dr. Gary Highfill, physician with Sparks Ear, Nose and Throat Center – West, will discuss the latest treatment options available for chronic sinusitis patients. Discussion will include the use of new stents and balloon sinuplasty to open the sinuses. Lunch provided. Free valet parking. Registration required. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Sparks Regional Medical Center, Shuffield Education Center, 1001 Towson Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-709-3627, 877-709-3627 Aug. 28 Small Business Seminars The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will present two seminars: Get the Real Deal on Daily Deals and Boosting Business with Great Customer Service. Learn to use daily deal websites such as Groupon and LivingSocial. Topics include the good, bad and ugly; if daily deals are right for your business; how to incorporate them into your marketing efforts and alternatives to daily deals. For Boosting Business, customer reviews through online sites such as TripAdvisor, Yelp and local listings are crucial to the success of a small business. Don't overlook this vital tool for marketing your small business. This seminar will lead participants through the various online customer review sites, show how to create compelling business listings for the most popular sites and give tips for getting great customer reviews. Call or go online to register. Free. Daily Deals, 10 a.m.-noon. Boosting Business, 1-3 p.m. America's Best Inn and Suites, 5103 Towson Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-356-2067 asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/russellville.asp

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 28 Weather Wonders Meet the face behind the weather forecast when local meteorologist and TV weatherman Joe Pennington will talks about his job as one of KFSM Channel 5's weathermen. Find out why he got into meteorology, the science and the passion he has for what we call "the weather." $7. 1-2 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Aug. 29 Educators Evening: Fort Smith Museum of History Educators are invited to learn what resources area institutions have for use both in and out of the classroom. In addition, teachers can collect materials and information and meet museum staff. Participating institutions include the U.S. Marshals Museum, Clayton House, Fort Smith National Historic Site and more. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given. Free. 4-6 p.m. Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-709-3766 usmarshalsmuseum.com Aug. 29 Get Listed Locally The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will present this interactive workshop aimed at helping small businesses improve their online presence. Learn to claim your online listings through the multiple online search engine sites and list them for free. Seating is limited; call or go online to register. Free. 9-11 a.m. Fort Smith Convention Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith. 479-356-2067 asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/russellville.asp

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Aug. 29 2nd Annual Small Business Resource Expo Guest lunch speakers will be Ted Phlegar of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Sylvester Smith, the speaker from last year's expo. They will be available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A free lunch will be provided for the first 500 people who RSVP. The Small Business Resource Expo is focused toward small businesses and entrepreneurs. The purpose of this event is to bring business resources from all over the state and provide an opportunity to discover resources that aid in small business development and entrepreneurship. There will be classes and educational presentations throughout the day. Americans for Prosperity will host a town hall meeting in the afternoon. Presented by Go Ye Employment Services. Free. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fort Smith Convention Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith. 479-788-8932 Aug. 31 Neon-A-Thon 5K Night Race This nighttime 5K is guaranteed to be one of the most exciting experiences a runner could have. Suit up in white and accessorize with fluorescent colors to run, walk or dance to the finish line. Racers will pass through several Glow Stations with DJ's pumping out hot music, blanketing the race in UV lights and covering the runners with neon UV-reactive glow water. The Blacklight After Party that will feature the hottest popular dance music, lights, lasers, food, drinks and, of course, more UV glow water. Run as an individual or as a team. A portion of the proceeds benefits Elks USA. $35/$40. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Fort Chaffee, 8000 Taylor Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-650-0524 neonathon.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug. 31 The Battle of Devils Backbone Remembered Led by volunteer and University of Arkansas professor Tom Waller, the program will discuss the significance of this important Civil War battle that decided the fate of Fort Smith. The engagement took place on Sept. 1, 1863, and placed the fort back into Union hands causing lasting effects that shaped the surrounding region for decades to come. The programs will take place just one day prior to the 150th anniversary of the battle. Free. 11 a.m., 2 p.m. Fort Smith National Historic Site, 301 Parker Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-3961 nps.gov/fosm Sept. 1 Ice Cream Social All-you-can-eat ice cream from a build-your-own sundae bar in the museum's old fashioned soda fountain. Cost includes museum admission. $3. Fort Smith Museum of History, 320 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-7841 fortsmithmuseum.com

Sept. 3 Web Marketing: Getting Started Learn how to promote, grow and measure your success using the most advanced digital marketing tools, including Google, Facebook, group deals and YouTube. Learn from one of Arkansas' top digital marketing experts. $40. 6 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Sept. 3 Golf for Beginners Class Learn basic golf techniques such as the proper stance

and grip, golf terminology and etiquette. Access to clubs and golf balls will be provided during class. Students also will receive five free rounds of golf during the spring. $55; $45 partner fee; $20 green fee includes balls. 6 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Sept. 7 Reptile Mania Have you ever wanted to see a rattlesnake up close? Join snake enthusiasts Brad Birchfield and Jeremy Sloan as they present reptiles from their extensive collection of native venomous and non-venomous snakes and a rescued juvenile alligator. The program addresses facts and myths about snakes and details conservation efforts in Arkansas. Free. 1-3 p.m. Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-2469 arkansasstateparks.com/lakefortsmith/ Sept. 7 Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church Carnival Sacred Heart of Mary's 30th Annual Carnival will feature bingo, silent auction, raffles, games for all ages, Vietnamese food, spaghetti dinner, bounce arounds and more. Free. 6-10 p.m. Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1301 Frank Street, Barling, Ark. 479-452-1795 Sept. 7 Repurpose-Refinish-Redesign-Reimagine Local designer and artist Ralph Irwin reveals the process he uses to create innovative solutions to design problems, whether in the home, garden or busi-

ness space. Explore the uses of the unusual, unused or discarded items that will be repurposed into the exceptional. Class will be held in Irwin's Van Buren studio and involve field trips to the junkyard and consignment stores to help class members find and recycle their own exceptional art. $85. 9 a.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning Sept. 5-7 South Franklin County Fair Activities will include home economic and livestock exhibits, gospel singing, door prizes, children's games, bingo, a horseshoe tournament, talent show, Prince and Princess contest and a Womanless Beauty Contest. South Franklin County Fairgrounds and Community Center, Freedom Road, Charleston, Ark. 479-965-2269 aboutcharleston.com

Sept. 7 Rock & Glow Night Run A unique "Glow Run" at night will benefit the Fort Smith Christian Women's Job Corps. Attend the run or just the glow painting. Those who race will hear the starting gun at 8 p.m. Each racer gets a T-shirt with registration. Contests include Best Glow, Best Rock Costumes and Best Family Costumes. An after-party has entertainment by the Brandon Butler Band and Naturally Improv-able. All proceeds go to the Christian Women's Job Corps to begin a Men's Job Corps. The race is a Leadership Fort Smith Class of 2013 Community Event. $35 before Aug. 15; $40 after. 7:30 p.m. Chaffee Crossing, Street Address, Fort Smith. 479-430-8835 fscwjc.org

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ong a favorite Fort Smith restaurant, Bravo Italian earned loyal patrons even when it was located in a former pizza chain building on Rogers Avenue. Nate Ashford was once a waiter there. Eventually, after working the business management side of a franchise restaurant for a few years, he would return, apprentice under Chef Sandro and come to operate Bravo with his wife, Michelle, and business partner Jim Webb. This year, Ashford is chef in the Bravo he always believed it could be, located on the corner of South 5th Street and Garrison Avenue, designed with a handsome, sleek dining room and bar and a kitchen equipped and built to his specifications. The 1950s building, originally a bus station, was transformed by the design work of architects Casey Hargrave and Ret Taylor of Childers Architect. The commanding feature is its ceiling treatment. Floating panels of flat and curving wood create a geometric cloud formation overhead, with interest intensifying at the bar, where the wooden ceiling arcs down and creates an alcove. All that is beneath that visual cloud is serene and intimate, with dark linen tablecloths and richly colored walls. Windows wrap around two sides, revealing the busy downtown streetscape, but inside it is amazingly quiet. An outdoor patio has been created with iron fence on the shady, 5th Street side of the restaurant. For all the upscaled ambiance, one thing about Bravo has not changed: It offers wonderfully prepared, fresh, handmade Italian fare at moderate prices – even more reasonable at lunch. “At lunch, I think all of our dishes are cheaper than eating at a Hardee’s,” Ashford said. “And the quality of the food is so much better for you.” Nate Ashford (right) and Shaun Summers of Bravo Italian Restaurant. There’s no hint of pretension in the menu: classic countryside Italian dishes of pasta, with chicken, veal and seafood, plus the amazing stuffed tenderloin that long-time Bravo patrons Bravo Italian Restaurant adore. Ashford, Shaun Summers and Michael Torbett 424 Garrison, Fort Smith 479-226-3254 share compatible philosophies about the dishes they Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; create. “We work together like three gears – we feed off 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; each other a lot,” Ashford said. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday Diners benefit from daily specials from the creative minds of three inventors. An apple and pear glaze over a center-cut filet shows up one day, pizza another. As vegetables and fruits come in season, unique salads. And right now, Bravo’s brisquetta is especially divine in the Brunch and height of tomato season, served on hearty, crusty bread. a fresh salad. Bravo also has added a Sunday brunch on the shady patio, offering anything from eggs Benedict to blueberry and Mascarpone Crepes, Italian bacon and eggs or a seafood omelet, French toast or steak and eggs, paired with a Mimosa or Bloody Mary. At lunch, the menu offers hearty sandwiches – a meatball sub served in a fresh-baked French loaf; thick-sliced Italian bacon with spinach and piquilla pepper aioli on grilled ciabatta; Chicken Florentine with roasted red pepper, spinach and gorgonzola or a sauteed tenderloin tip steak sandwich with green pepper, red onion and an Italian cheese blend. Entrees of Penne Sicilliano, crepes, veal scaloppini, Pollo Bravo in cognac cream sauce or the house lasagna are lunch choices, too, all under $10. August 2013

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