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A Note from Linda The colorful chili pepper quilt I'm cuddling up to in this photo was sent to me from California by Nell Heard and delivered to me by her Fort Smith niece, Christy Puckett. I met Christy and Nell two years ago when Nell was here visiting a few remaining descendants of her Benefield and Apple family relatives who were among the earliest homesteaders on Mount Magazine. We had lunch together and I had, as usual, hot peppers with my meal. In 1994, the National Forest Service named two trails and a picnic area at Mount Magazine for "the old Benefield Place," in honor of my dad's grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Benefield, whose 1880s farm was taken into the park. Nell was not able to attend the naming ceremony but stays in touch. She is in her 80s now and last year began praying for a way to overcome her grief for a son who has suffered the effects of several debilitating illnesses. That prayer led her to join the Dorcas Missions Group, a ladies sewing circle of the Living Waters Christian Fellowship in Fall Brook, Calif. Since then, she has pledged to make a prayer quilt each month for someone seriously ill and to pray for that person with every stitch she makes. When her quilt is finished, all the ladies of the group pray for that person and responses from those receiving her quilts have helped ease her grief. I've learned during the last six months that even multiple myeloma – one of the sneakiest and deadliest forms of cancer – can be better confronted and battled by its victims who receive outpourings of encouragement, remission testimonials, survival tips, personal recipes and in my case, even a snuggly quilt covered by one of my favorite treats, chile peppers. I was so touched Nell remembered my love of peppers. I continue to be thankful and overwhelmed by the ongoing prayers and encouragement I receive. I'm still in the battle and I'm still convinced the battle can be won.
Linda returned to Little Rock April 22 for a third round of chemotherapy, planned as her course of treatment for multiple myeloma at UAMS Myeloma Institute. After chemo, her doctors plan stem-cell transplantation using Linda’s own cells collected at her last visit. Infused into the patient's bloodstream, stem cells travel to the bone marrow and begin to produce new blood cells, replacing the normal cells lost during high-dose chemotherapy. Linda’s response has been positive and her doctor has said she may experience a remission after this round of treatment. Lodging and assistance for month-long stays during treatment have posed a financial challenge for Linda and her family. Donations are very appreciated and can be made to Linda Seubold Medical Fund, Account 2606524, at First National Bank of Fort Smith. The Seubold family is tremendously grateful for the gifts and support that have been given.
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CONTENTS
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Meet some of Fort Smith public high schools’ graduating seniors. They’re impressive, they’re ready and they’re all just good kids.
80 years and riding strong The Old Fort Days Rodeo starts with parades in Van Buren and Fort Smith, followed by a week of top rodeo competition and spectacle.
A new face at the fort Lisa Conard Frost has arrived as the new superintendent of the Fort Smith Historical Site. In a way, she’s coming home to her heritage.
Crawford County Chronicles A series of talks will tell the history of Van Buren and Crawford County, held at the Drennen-Scott Historic Site, once home to Van Buren’s founder.
HOME & GARDEN During its 30th year, the Now & Then Shoppe is growing again.
GARDENING A rose at the Healing Garden at Sparks hospital is a legacy of Nancy Orr.
WHAT’S COOKING? Mother’s Day treats made simple for Dad and kids.
HEALTH & BEAUTY Pilates for You and BarreAmped offer focused fitness.
OUTDOORS An airgun television series is being filmed locally. Canoe School begins.
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MUSIC & PERFORMANCE Outdoor music shows and festivals offer rock, country and more.
KIDS CALENDAR Summer library programs begin now. Sign up for reading fun!
CALENDAR of EVENTS
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We asked administrators and counselors at Fort Smith’s Northside and Southside high schools to choose a representive group of this year’s graduating seniors to help us put some faces to those hundreds who will receive their diplomas this month. They introduced us to what we would call a bunch of good kids. All of these bright young people are moving with confidence to the next step in life. Many are academically outstanding – with scholarships and awards distinguishing them. A few have been thrust into early selfreliance by difficult personal circumstances, but are succeeding with the help of mentors and their own drive. Some of them have majors and careers in mind and some are entering college to explore several choices. All of them will be on their own in August or even sooner. Like the many classmates they represent, they take along with them the best efforts of Fort Smith’s public school teachers, staff and administrators. Southside’s graduation ceremonies are at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at Jim Rowland Stadium. Northside’s graduation is at 7:30 p.m. May 24 at Mayo-Thompson Stadium. We wish all graduating seniors the best! 8
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Jesse Flurry Northside High School
Maleka Momand Northside High School
In June he’ll be: In Army basic training at Fort Sill, Okla.
In August she’ll be: At University of Central ArkansasHonors College.
Career in Mind: Career Army. I am going into the medical field – I will be a medic in the Army.
Career in Mind: Studying psychology or history, considering law school or combining music and psychology with an interest in cognitive therapy.
High school highlights: JROTC Quiz Bowl, Junior Year High school highlights: Jesse is proud of taking control of his own future at a time when his family support was withdrawn. He made the decision as a senior to meet all the requirements to enlist in the military and scored highly in the entrance examinations.
High school highlights: Northside Band Drum Major Northside Orchestra, principal bassist What she’ll miss: AP Psychology, AP History and AP Statistics. I enjoy taking AP classes. I really respect the phenomenal teachers I’ve gotten to work with.
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Eight Decades of Dirt Old Fort Days Rodeo Still Kickin’ It Up
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his year marks the 80th anniversary of the Old Fort Days Rodeo and cowboys from all over the world will compete for one of the largest prize purses in the state May 27-June 1 at Kay Rodgers Park. Nightly events include Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Calf Roping, Barrel Racing and Steer Wrestling, Mutton Busting and more. But all the activity isn’t reserved for those wearing boots and hats. On May 4, the Old Fort Days Super Star Contest at the Choctaw Casino Stage at Kay Rodgers Park will give local singers the opportunity to sing the national anthem at rodeo. There also will be free entertainment on the Choctaw Casino Stage and nightly performances by the Old Fort Days Dandies, a precision riding team made up of high school girls from the area. The Mutton Bustin’ competition is open for kids 4- to 6-year-olds. Other activities during rodeo week include the National Patriot Night on May 27 – $2 off admission with military ID; Family Chuck Wagon Nights are May 2829 – gate tickets are $5 and you can get a
Buck Taylor
barbecue meal for $6; Tough Enough to Wear Pink on May 31 – audience members are encouraged to wear pink and $1 from each ticket will be donated to the Reynolds Cancer Support House; the 2013 Miss Rodeo Old Fort Days Pageant; and the Super Kid's Rodeo, which pairs rodeo cowboys with special needs children. This year’s celebrity guest star will be Buck Taylor, best remembered for his eight-year run as Newly on “Gunsmoke.” The announcer will be Mike Mathis, who started his career as an investment banker but made a full-time commitment to the rodeo world in 1989. Four-time Pro-Rodeo Clown of Year, the legendary Lecile Harris, will entertain the crowd with his enormously creative and spontaneous arena acts. There also will be an opportunity for kids to show off their dance moves in the The Lecile Harris Dance Off. Tickets range from $5 on Tuesday and Wednesday Family Nights, to $12 for reserved seats. They are available at the Kay Rodgers Park Box Office, Breeden Dodge, by phone at 479-783-2393 or 800-3641080 or online at oldfortdaysrodeo.com.
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NEW IN TOWN
New Historic Site leader connects with Fort Smith’s rich history
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“My mom was born in Vian and I was raised in the culture, growing up in northeastern Oklahoma,” she said. Recent genealogical research revealed her Raincrow family line came through Fort Smith before entering their new home in Indian Territory. The family’s land allotments were approximately 20 miles from Fort Smith. The Trail of Tears experience of the Cherokee people from 1831-1845 is detailed at the Fort Smith National Historic Site. Her husband, Robert, is delighted that a photograph and information in courthouse exhibits depicts his great-grandmother, “Cattle Annie,” a storied female outlaw in her youth. The Frosts’ young daughters, Emma and Brooke, can learn ties to their heritage here. Frost takes over at the Fort Smith site following the 20-year service of superintendent Bill Black, who took oversight of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri. In 2000, the National Park Service completed a $7.5 million rehabilitation of the Fort Smith historic site, securing its preservation and use for many years to come. The upgrade allowed the military barracks, courthouse and jail to serve as a museum and visitor center. Exhibits help interpret its military history and the federal court’s importance to Indian policy. The “Hell on the Border” jail became accessible to visitors and Judge Isaac C. Parker’s courtroom was recreated. Historic trials are often re-enacted there and include the testimony of U.S. Marshals charged with apprehending suspects who were to be tried in the court. At its replica gallows, interpretive rangers explain the crimes, trials, victims and execution of the 79 convicted criminals executed here by hanging. Frost said she was very pleased to join the excellent staff, who share her feeling of responsibility to the significant park that gave the city its name. “We really believe we’re taking care of this for the public,” she said. “It’s a public trust and an honor.”
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HOME & GARDEN
Owners Joan Sloat and Marty White.
Now & Then Shoppe is 30 and growing
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isiting the Now & Then Shoppe has always seemed more like an experience of discovery than shopping. The most delightful finds are tucked into artful displays that lead the browsing customer from room to room, around corners and up and down stairs. No two visits to the store will seem to be the same. The Now and Then Shoppe opened 30 years ago this June at 115 Lecta. From the beginning, Joan Sloat surrounded art and fine antique furniture, the “bones” of the store, with carefully selected gift items and collectibles. A customer might find a luxurious scent or lotion, a stunning antique desk or bed, a registered china pattern to give a bride, an heirloom baby gift or a manly hunting mount.
Joan chooses classic lines such as Crabtree and Evelyn toiletries, Casafina Dinnerware and Edgar Berebi enamelled and jewelled picture frames. She introduced Lampe Berger diffusion fragrances, Faceplant Dreamwear and Island Cowgirl jewelry to Fort Smith. Joan and her partner and son, Marty, seem to always know where interior decor and fashion are going. “It’s hard to pinpoint what’s ‘in’ because styles and tastes vary, especially with antiques,” Marty said. “We try to listen to what our customers are looking for and then try to give them a variety to choose from.” Joan’s policy is to not purchase antiques locally for her shop. “I will not go to local auctions because I don’t want to bid against my customers so I travel out of town for items.”
Decorative dinnerware and glassware make an antique cabinet sparkle with color and patterns.
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HOME & GARDEN “Our longevity in this business is because of our loyal customers,” she added. “We care about them all.” It’s not uncommon for her to call a longtime customer to let them know she found something she knows they will be interested in. The original shop expanded northward by taking in an adjacent house and is now growing to include a building to its south, on the corner of Rogers Avenue. A windowed gallery connects it. The new addition is going to provide space for more furniture and larger items. When the expansion is complete, Joan and Marty will throw a celebration with refreshments and door prizes. Now & Then Shoppe parties, especially their muchanticipated Christmas open house, are not to be missed. Old World and Christopher Radko ornaments, wreaths, lavish Christmas trees, fragrances and flavorful gourmet treats that appear in November then disappear with Santa. The shop observes every change of season and holiday with fresh, timely decor and themed merchandise.
Architectural salvage, an antique bed, new linens and a silk orchid, an amazing tableau.
In spring and summer, finds for the garden and patio are placed outdoors to catch the eye – fountains, statuary, bird baths, rustic metal ornaments, fanciful wrought iron or chippy metal lawn chairs and garden benches, lawn banners, planters and urns. For any season or occasion, Now & Then has beautiful gift-wrapping service and a selection of greeting cards for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings to include. Some are special enough to be a gift alone.
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home & garden goodies
Dynasty Blue Dolphin China teapot, silk floral arrangement and Echo scarf, found at This ‘n That Thrift Shoppe.
Parrot Bay tropical rum punch, rose wine, wine glasses and Lolita Purse Party gift set available at In Good Spirits.
Waterford crystal butterfly paperweights, from Newton's Jewelers.
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Original painting of the Vaughn-Schaap House in Fort Smith, from Abilities Unlimited Resale.
Framed vintage prints honoring Mother, found at Belle Starr Antique Mall.
Moon Bay art glass vase, available at Main Street Interiors.
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St. Dalfour all-natural fruit spreads, from Paul’s Meat Market.
42-inch round Anzio Venetian accent mirror, available at Furniture Emporium.
Hand painted, paper mache animal busts made from recycled paper , found at the Now & Then Shoppe.
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Bird-themed outdoor decor and potted moss sphere, found at Sharum’s Garden Center.
Children’s garden tools, watering can, gloves and slip-ons, available at Sutherlands.
Decorative bird nest, Maison Blanche paints, Recellars candle and three-legged stool, found at The Goods.
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Rustic wooden birdhouse doubles as a planter, from Marcia Cooksey Interiors.
Wicker hanging baskets perfect for bowls of colorful summer plants, found at Neumeier Nursery & Florist.
Original works of art by members of the Ozark Pastel Society, available at Van Buren's Center for Art & Education.
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Making a personal pledge come true: creating real hair wigs for cancer patients
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ike many compassionate people have done, Danette Boyd has been moved to grow, cut and donate her hair to programs that make wigs for cancer patients, sometimes in honor or memory of a friend. But when Boyd learned Fort Smith’s Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House does not receive any wigs from major “ponytail donation” organizations, she resolved to try to find a solution. Along with her mother, Sharon Mott, Boyd has been researching a source for having human hair wigs made to provide to local patients. On June 1, Cuttin’ Tails for Cancer will be the first public step in their effort. Ponytail donors can have their tresses clipped and receive a fresh, new hairstyle from volunteer hairdressers. To be usable in wigs, donated hair must be at least 8 inches long, not chemically colored or treated and less than 50 percent gray.
Those who would like to help but can’t donate hair are encouraged to donate cash to fund the creation of the specifically designed wigs. Donations of soft, seamless hats and hair scarves also are appreciated. “It takes approximately eight ponytails to create a human hair wig,” Boyd said. She can be reached at cuttintailsforcancer@cox.net or on Facebook/cuttintailsforcancer. Participating hair salons sending stylists are The Diva Den of Fort Smith, Creative Hair of Van Buren, Trimmers of Alma and Corley’s Hair Stylers. Sponsorships are still open and current sponsors include Woodlawn Memorial Park, National Recovery Specialist Inc., Brian and Suzanne Rogers and Larry Rath, Rath Auto Resources. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South M Street, Fort Smith.
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GARDENING
A Rose with a Romantic History Nancy Orr’s Silver Moon blooms in May by Lucy Fry
A bloom and buds of the Silver Moon rose Nancy Orr loved.
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ome May, a very special rose blooms in the Nancy Orr Healing Garden at Sparks Regional Medical Center. Her pale yellow Silver Moon rose will be in its glory, providing Mother Nature is cooperative. The Silver Moon is the cornerstone of the garden, because it is the original rose bush brought from Missouri to Crawford County by Nancy Orr’s mother in 1952, transplanted in my garden for safekeeping after Nancy’s death May 23, 1998, and ultimately to the Healing Garden four years ago. The Silver Moon is a 1910 climber with stunning pale yellow blooms. The bush grows quite large if not pruned each year. In past years, it has produced a mass of fragrant blooms on the wrought iron fence at the back of the Healing Garden, blooming profusely in May and sporadically throughout summer and fall. We knew the rose was used in Nancy’s wedding to Ander K. Orr. However, we did not know the date of the wedding – and searching through library records, Sparks historical records, Nancy’s brother, friends and even the church where the wedding took place was fruitless. Later, my friend Kay Voss – who was a very close friend of Nancy’s – unpacked a box of memorabilia and discovered an envelope from the St. Louis Post Dispatch addressed to Elizabeth Spencer in Ash Grove, Mo. Inside were the announcements of the engagement party and the wedding of Nancy Montgomery and Ander Knox Orr, as well as a photograph of the bridal party. Nancy loved the rose and often told me that the Silver Moon was special because it was used in her wedding. I also knew that after Andy’s death on Aug. 8, 1974, she took a bouquet to his gravesite at Forest Park Cemetery on the anniversary of their engagement.
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Nancy Montgomery Orr’s bridesmaids carried bouquets of her favorite Silver Moon rose.
Finally, we have the documentation of those recollections: “On May 23, 1936, Mrs. Earl Smith gave a pretty tea in her home at Ash Grove to announce the engagement of her granddaughter, Miss Nancy Montgomery, to Ander Orr.” Tables were decorated with Nancy’s favorite Silver Moon. In a clipping from the Springfield News Leader dated Sept. 6, 1936, the story of the wedding appears. “The ceremony was performed at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon … at the First Presbyterian Church in Ash Grove. The pews were marked with silver and white ribbons tied with shower bows. The bride carried a bouquet of gardenias and lilies of the valley. (The bridesmaids carried) ... colonial bouquets of yellow roses tied with yellow ribbons.” Careful inspection of the photo shows the roses were Silver Moon. Soon, there will be a plaque in the Healing Garden identifying the rose and its special meaning to the woman who had no children of her own but dedicated her time, energy, money and love to thousands of girls through the Girls Club and other health care and educational institutions in Fort Smith from the time she moved here in 1936 until her death. May 23 is the 77th anniversary of the Orrs’ engagement and the 14th anniversary of Nancy’s death. The Silver Moon rose bush in the Hopefully, the Silver Moon will be blooming. Healing Garden at Sparks.
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WHAT’S COOKING with KRISTAN ROLAND
Here’s to you, Mom! May is here!! May is such a great month. School is almost out, the weather is warming up and we get to celebrate Mother's Day!! Here are some recipes that even husbands and kiddos can manage on the big day. Just tear this page out, strategically place it somewhere in the house, and maybe something magical will happen. Check out Kristan’s blog at confessionsofacookbookqueen.com CHOCOLATE CHIP BISCUITS
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Gravy: 4 tbps. butter 2 tbps. unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbps. creamy peanut butter 1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 tbps. all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk
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stir it in just until barely incorporated. Do not over handle the dough. Turn the biscuit dough out onto a floured board or counter. Gently knead JUST until it comes together. Roll to about 1/2-3/4-inch thickness and cut with a glass or biscuit cutter (Don’t twist the cutter as you push down – just go straight down). I used a 21⁄2-inch cutter, but you can use any size you like. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and let them rest for about 5 minutes (Do your dishes, clean up your counter, etc). Pop tray in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until tops are golden. Make gravy: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cocoa and whisk continuously until very thick and bubbly. Add sugar, peanut butter and milk and whisk until smooth. Continue cooking and whisking until mixture becomes thick like a gravy (It will resemble unset pudding). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve over biscuits.
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CARAMEL APPLE COFFEECAKE
TWO INGREDIENT LEMON BARS
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1 stick butter (I used salted) 11⁄2 cups packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. cloves 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cups peeled, cored, and diced Granny Smith apples (about 2 large apples)
Can of lemon pie filling (roughly 16 oz.) Box of angel food cake mix Glaze: 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of a mixer, combine cake mix and lemon pie filling. Beat on medium speed until just combined. Spread in an ungreased 10x15x1-inch jelly roll pan. Bake for about 20 minutes or so, until puffy and top isn’t super sticky or gooey. Remove from oven and let cool.
Make glaze: Whisk together lemon juice and powdered sugar. If it’s too thick, add a bit more lemon juice or some water. Too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar. Drizzle over bars and cut into squares.
Crumble Topping: 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 4 tbsp. softened butter Caramel Topping: 1/2 (11 oz.) bag caramel bits 2 tbsp. heavy cream
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray. In the bowl of a mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy — about a minute. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Add to the butter mixture with the mixer on low, alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Add the vanilla and then turn off the mixer and fold in the apples. Spread in the prepared baking dish evenly. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add the butter, cut into small pieces and crumble in your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the cake and bake until set in the middle, about 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for about 20 minutes. Melt the caramel chips and heavy cream in the microwave or in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until combined. Drizzle over top of cake and serve. May 2013
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rawford Chronicles, a series of talks about Crawford County history, begins at 2 p.m. May 5 at the Drennen-Scott Historic Site with Fred Williams as the featured speaker. The series will be held the first Monday of the month May through November, according to historic site director Tom Wing. Archeology, the Civil War, local cemeteries and preservation are some of the free talks. Refreshments will be served. William’s talk will start the series at the earliest days of settlement. “Fred’s roots go back into the 1870s,” said Wing. “Over the years, he has helped restore and preserve a Fred Williams, speaker number of historic buildings on Main Street. His topic will be the town site of Columbus, the community that predated Van Buren on the north bank of the river. Prone to flooding, Columbus would eventually be abandoned when one of the community’s residents, John Drennen, bought Phillips Landing. Fred will expand on this little-known – but important – chapter of Crawford County history.” Drennen built the home now used as the Drennen-Scott Historic Site. He began operating a woodlot on the Arkansas River in the late 1820s and purchased the property that became Van Buren in 1836. Between 1834 and 1836, the Drennen family built a oneroom house that grew into the home maintained today, continually inhabited by the Drennen family. In 2005, fifth-generation descendants of the Drennen-Scott family sold the hilltop home and site to UA-Fort Smith. With state historical and parks agencies, the Drennen-Scott Historic Site was established as a laboratory for students of the UAFS Historic Interpretation program, the only one of its kind in the nation. The house also serves as a public historic site. The historic interpretation students, in training as future park rangers and historians, share in the operation of the Drennen-Scott House. Limited parking will be available. Those attending also may park at the Crawford County Courthouse, two blocks away. Drennen-Scott Historic Site, 221 North 3rd Street, Van Buren. 479-262-2750
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Pilates for You and BarreAmped stretch and strengthen mind and body
Owner and instructor Karla Reedy
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ilates for You and BarreAmped offer their clients a low-impact exercise program specifically built around their needs. Karla Reedy, owner and instructor at Pilates for You and BarreAmped, is a triple-certified Pilates instructor who was trained under firstgeneration instructors Romana Krysanmowska, Jay Grimes and Sari Mejia Santo. Reedy, her daughter Tiffany Robinson and BarreAmped instructor Kelli Miller offer a relaxing space to help people achieve a healthier, stronger body. The Pilates method is a training system created to stretch and strengthen the body, correcting alignment and posture, while incorporating breathing patterns that
stimulate the mind and relax the body. The desired result is a strong, flexible, well-toned body, without muscle bulk. It is designed to help beginners, the physically fit and everyone in between, even those with injuries or chronic conditions. Specializing in assisting injured people hoping to regain strength, Reedy said many physical therapists, physicians and chiropractors incorporate the Pilates technique into their patient’s rehabilitation. “Pilates, to me, is the perfect form of exercise," Reedy said. "It is a combination of stretch, strengthening and control to create perfect balance and stability of the person. I love to teach this work. I believe in Pilates so strongly.”
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The Pilates studio is well-equipped.
Peggy Hadley, who has been doing Pilates at Pilates for You for more than four years, said Pilates has changed her life. “Pilates makes me feel stronger and taller. Taking Pilates has been good for me all around but mostly in my core and spine,” Hadley said. BarreAmped was created by celebrity fitness guru Suzanne Bowen. Bowen spent more than 10 years studying and observing the nation’s top fitness talents to perfect her method of exercise. BarreAmped is a fat-burning, low-impact barre workout that targets the larger muscles. It combines classical and modern dance movements, even though it is not a dance class. The one-hour total body workout is designed to increase metabolism, burn fat, sculpt the arms and elongate muscles. “The muscles are exhausted really fast. You want a shake in the muscle,” Miller said. “This technique focuses mainly on small, isolated movements within deeply held and challenging postures. You leave class feeling more aware of your posture and feeling like you had a massage." Classes are 55-60 minutes in length and the instructors recommend attending at least three times a week. The barre- and mirror-lined studio located in Riley Farm offers individual and group classes several times during the week; the first class is free. Pilates for You 6308 Riley Park Drive, Fort Smith. 479-651-6703 May 2013
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health & beauty goodies Suede, fringed skirt, cowboy boots and pointed-toe mules, found at Designer Again.
Girls color-block dress, sleeveless top and Miss Me jean shorts with floral detail, available at The Scene Children’s Boutique & Spa.
Be Curly Aveda all-natural hair products. From Metropolis Salon.
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Bvlgari sunglasses with crystal accents, from the office of Dr. Steven Stiles, Eye Group.
Southwest print dress with butterfly sleeve and coordinating ankle boots, available at Unique Boutique.
Replica badges for marshals, deputies and rangers, found at Coleman Pharmacy.
Trendy Just Knotz hair ties available at Fashion Boutique.
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Miss Me jeans, leather boots and belt, from Mustard Seed Thrift.
Shashi mesh toe socks with slip-resistant grippers, available at Pilates For You.
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Magnetic jewelry organizer, drop necklaces and paisley and floral sheer top, found at Brick City Emporium.
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health & beauty goodies Sequined cowboy boots, from the boutique at Salon Elements.
All styles and colors of Brighton sunglasses, available at The Purple Plume. Matrix Total Results and CHI hair products, found at Vanity Calls.
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Grizzlies or Rebels, the Classes of 1973 are having 40th reunions Northside High School Activities May 31 Reacquainting and Reminiscing, 7-10 p.m. Cash bar, food and music. Bonneville House, 318 North 7th Street, Fort Smith June 1 School Tour, 10 a.m. Included in the tour will be a short video and PowerPoint presentation in the auditorium about the top interests of 1973, followed by a walking tour of the campus, including the recently renovated library/media center.
Southside High School Activities May 31 Registration and Reception Barbecue, 6-9 p.m. Food by Mad Cow BBQ, prepared by classmate George Lawson. Riverfront Pavilion, 100 North B Street, Fort Smith.
Before or After Dinner Drop-In, 6-10 p.m. 21 West End, 21 North 2nd Street, Fort Smith. For dinner reservations, call 479-434-4214
June 1 Saturday Brunch, 9-10:30 a.m. Brunch at Central Christian Church, 400 North Waldron Road, Fort Smith, followed by a walking tour of UA-Fort Smith.
Reunion cost is $25. Mail check to: Sarah Meek Howe 5701 Free Ferry, No. 11 Fort Smith, AR 72903
School Tour, 1 p.m. Walking tour of Southside High School led by classmate Steve Kesner, retired SHS band director. Dinner and Dance, 7 p.m. Adelaide Hall, 318 Garrison Avenue (upstairs at Varsity Grill). All activities $55 or pay by event. Mail check to: 1973 SHS Class Reunion 2801 Old Greenwood Road, Suite 8B, No. 40 Fort Smith, AR 72903-4547
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A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful periods of a person’s life. Stressors related to the disease may include the unpredictability of the disease, the fear of cancer treatment, and financial difficulties. “Each person’s cancer treatment journey is unique, but it is my duty to make it as comfortable and as stress-free as possible for them, “states Dr. Kris Gast of Fort Smith Radiation Oncology. Opening a new facility in July of 2011 added greatly to Dr. Gast’s goal to serve her patients. Becky Station, office manager, relates, “Our move to south Fort Smith provided us a way of giving our patients a beautiful home-like environment along with front-door parking. The relaxing waiting room houses our bird sanctuary, a patient favorite.” Another way the team at FSRO works to alleviate the patient’s stress is by providing daily massages for all patients undergoing treatment, free of charge. ”Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an excellent tool to use for reducing stress. Plus, the patients love it,” states FSRO licensed massage therapist, Jennifer Stuart. To help lessen the worry about the financial side of cancer treatment, Dr. Kris Gast has provided the community with a topnotch staff highly trained and experienced with insurance submittals. They work diligently to make certain that treatments are authorized and billed correctly, all to guarantee patients are not burdened with extra paperwork. “My staff truly amazes me. The compassion they show for our patients is unending. They treat each patient that walks through our door like family, which makes me so proud,” says Dr. Gast.
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Local host, local crew and local manufacturer featured in cable television series
Rossi Morreale hosts ‘American Airgunners’ sponsored by Fort Smith’s Umarex USA, produced by 5Star Productions
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irgun shooting sports enthusiasts may want to tune into the Pursuit Channel in July to see hometown host Rossi Morreale in “American Airgunner,” featuring airgun shooting sports. Morreale, a Fort Smith native who now lives in Los Angeles, was home last month working with 5 Star Productions of Fort Smith at Umarex USA’s Chaffee Crossing headquarters. Umarex is North America's fastest growing airgun and replica tactical rimfire gun company. Morreale is the host for the 2013 season of the show, which will be carried on DISH and Direct TV and also is available online. The Fort Smith native and University of Arkansas graduate has established a successful career as a popular television host, starring in programs as diverse as “Junkyard Mega-Wars” to the Country Music Television reality series “Can You Duet.” The segment being produced here last month was shot in Crawford County by 5 Star Productions, the up-for-any-challenge, film, HD cinema and digital post-production facility located in downtown Fort Smith. Five Star, now in business 16 years, has grown from regional to national stature, with feature films, reality television and corporate work on its company resume. “American Airgunners” is an entertaining, fast-moving and informative survey of the airgun shooting sports – recreational, hunting and sport shooting. The upcoming season has segments on airgun hunting, technical segments and an airgun challenge in which contestants use both skill and strategy to knock down and explode various targets with a multitude of airguns. Hunting segments will include host Steve Criner, “Dog Soldier,” in exciting hunting action. More about this upcoming season and the show can be found at americanairgunner.com.
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Can You Canoe? Arkansas Canoe Club teaches paddlers
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he Natural State is awash in some of the best canoe and kayak waterways in North America, drawing paddling enthusiasts from everywhere to plunge into our whitewater creeks and to float the beautiful Buffalo National River. The Arkansas Canoe Club is the friendly organization at the center of all paddling. Every May, the ACC’s schools teach beginner, advanced and safety/rescue skills. Membership in the ACC is a prerequisite to all classes. Family-inclusive memberships are available for $25 a year. Start at the ACC’s website, arkansascanoeclub.com, to join and register for an activity or school.
May 3-5 2013 School of Whitewater Paddling The Mulberry River is the classroom for this annual whitewater paddling school. Classes are divided into whitewater kayak, solo whitewater canoe, tandem whitewater canoe and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP). Classes are small and generally have four to eight participants and two instructors. Normal classes start with a brief, dry-land meeting on Friday evening, then strenuous river days on both Saturday and Sunday. The school will be held at Turner Bend, 20034 Arkansas 23 North, Ozark, Ark. www.turnerbend.com May 31-June 2 2013 School of Recreational Paddling Absolute beginners and novices get the right start at this introduction to basic paddling techniques on Class I+ rivers. This school is held on the Spring River near Hardy, Ark. Riverside Resort, 2154 Weatherstone Road, Mammoth Spring, Ark. Whitewater canoeing on the Mulberry River. Courtesy Arkansas.com.
Membership and school registration are required in advance, available on the website, arkansascanoeclub.com.
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May 1 UAFS Evening of Chamber Music The UA-Fort Smith Department of Music will present “An Evening of Chamber Music” featuring multiple ensembles. Free. 7:30 p.m. UAFS at Second Street Live, 101 North 2nd Street, Fort Smith. 479-788-7558 May 4 Fort Smith Symphony presents Sonic Boom! This season-closing concert begins with one of the largest-scale concert marches ever written. Composed in 1937 by English composer Sir William Walton for the coronation of King George the VI, “Crown Imperial-Coronation March” is a regal work celebrating the glories of a great empire. Next on the program is music from Ravel’s “Daphnis and Chloe,” one of the greatest French masterworks ever composed. This work is a tour de force for large symphony orchestra. The second half of the concert includes Aaron Copland’s beautiful and jazz-inspired “Concerto for Clarinet” and features UAFS faculty clarinetist David Carter. The concert season comes to close with Respighi’s monumental and exhilarating “Pines of Rome.” The Fort Smith Symphony teams up with Mercy Fort Smith and the Alzheimer’s Foundation to focus on music, wellness and Alzheimer’s Awareness. Tickets may be purchased by phone, mail or at the Central Mall office. 7:30 p.m. Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith. 479-452-7575 fortsmithsymphony.org
Royal Southern Brotherhood
Parmalee
Saving Abel
Rib Room opens for outdoor concerts Fort Smith’s premier outdoor shows ring out from Neumeier’s Rib Room and Beer Garden in May. The Rib Room will be open for announced dates only. Barbecue will be served at selected shows. 817 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-494-7427 ribroom.com. May 10 Royal Southern Brotherhood with special guests Oreo Blue Do the names Cyril Neville and Devon Allman explain the “royal” and “brotherhood” to you? BBQ night. $12 (21 and older). 7 p.m. May 18 Parmalee with Backroad Anthem American country band Parmalee with high-energy Backroad Anthem. $15 (21 and older). 7 p.m. May 29 Saving Abel with Art of Dying and Blacklite District Three bands, all rockers, one big show. $18 (21 and older). 7 p.m. 42
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May 4 Old Crow Medicine Show Bluegrass favorites Old Crow Medicine Show plays the Arkansas Music Pavilion. Since forming in Nashville 15 years ago, the group has sold more than 800,000 albums, become frequent guests on “A Prairie Home Companion,” and toured the world including performances at renowned festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. Old Crow’s classic single “Wagon Wheel” received the RIAA’s Gold certification for selling more than 500,000 copies. Their newest album, “Carry Me Back,” was released in July. Tickets range from $32$77 through the Walton Arts Center box office or online. The AMP, Washington County Fairgrounds, 2536 North McConnell Avenue, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-443-5600 amptickets.com. May 4 Lost in the Fifties Tribute Show “Lost in the Fifties” is a sweeping musical revue of the decade of doo-wop, close harmonies, solo crooners and the birth of rock'n'roll, with a talented roster of artists who perform in the style of the era's musical greats. The audience will hear the hit songs of Jim Reeves, Buddy Holly, the Platters, the McGuire Sisters, Chuck Berry, Little Eva, Jerry Lee Lewis, Danny & the Juniors, Ritchie Valens, the Big Bopper and, of course, Elvis Presley. Mark Wagner, a statewide Elvis Tribute Artist winner, will perform as the King. The show opens with an all-star jam of “Rock Around the Clock,” introducing all the singers, who perform numbers in the style of these timeless recording stars. Adults $10; children under 12 free. 6-8 p.m. King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-649-8803 vanburen.org
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with Bonnie Raitt titled “Good Man, Good Woman.” He carried his success into the 2000s by winning two Grammys in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category for his LPs “Nothing Personal” in 2001 and “The Cost of Living” in 2006. $25-$75. 7 p.m. Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center, 495 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-443-5600 waltonartscenter.org
Delbert McClinton
May 5 Delbert McClinton in Concert McClinton, a three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, has left his footprint on many different areas in the music industry during a career that spans more than five decades. As front-man for a 1960s bar band called The Straightjackets, McClinton honed his craft by backing such blues greats as Howlin’ Wolf, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Jimmy Reed. He continued to polish his musical skills while playing with countless musicians and recording various albums during the ’70s and ’80s. McClinton won his first Grammy in 1991 for a duet
May 5 Classical Guitar with Terry Everson A special performance by local guitarist Terry Everson, a professional musician and acoustic guitar instructor, who will perform classical guitar music in a relaxed and fun setting. Free. 1-3 p.m. Dewey's Cafe at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org May 11-12 Gene Watson at Old Timers Days Country legend Gene Watson headlines the entertainment at Van Buren’s three-day arts & crafts festival held annually on Historic Main Street. For more than 50 years, Watson has maintained fans of his remarkable voice. His songs “Fourteen Carat Mind,” “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” “Farewell Party,” “Memories to Burn,” “Got No Reason Now for Going Home,” “Speak Softly,” “Paper Rosie” and “Sometimes I Get Lucky and Forget” have forged his reputation as a “Singer’s Singer.” 500 seats will be provided or the audience may take their own lawn chairs. 7 p.m. Historic Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-410-3026 vanburen.org
Gene Watson
May 17 Classical Saxophonist Ashu in Concert Concert saxophonist Ashu will complete the 2013 McDonald Music Series. Ashu, 26, has won major international and national competitions traditionally won by pianists and violinists. He made his recital debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Hall in New York and his concert debut at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington at 16. Concert performances have taken him throughout the United States and Europe. Free. 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 116 North 12th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-8919, 1pres.org
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MUSIC & PERFORMANCE May 19 Menopause the Musical Four women who seem to have nothing in common meet by chance at a lingerie sale. The all-female cast makes fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is created between these diverse women as they realize that menopause is a stage in every woman’s life. The laughter-filled musical includes parodies from the classics of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. $40-$105. 3 p.m. Arkansas Best Corp. Performing Arts Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith. 888-686-8587 www.itickets.com May 22-26 War Horse War Horse A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship set in England, 1914. As World War I begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. At its heart are astonishing lifesized puppets that bring to life breathing, galloping, horses strong enough for men to ride. Winner of five 2011 Tony Awards. $49-$73. 7 p.m. Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center, 495 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-443-5600 waltonartscenter.org May 30-June 8 Barefoot in the Park Neil Simon’s semi-biographical comedy tells the story of young newlyweds in New York and the challenges of their marriage and a third-floor walkup apartment. Luke Perkinson directs. $10. 8 p.m. curtain time for all show dates except 2 p.m. June 2. Fort Smith Little Theater, 401 North 6th Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-2966 fslt.org
Woodshed May 31 Woodshed CD Release Party Young country band Woodshed releases “Country Boy's Life,” their first recording. Justin Lowder, lead guitar/vocals; Heath Lowder, drums; Allen Turner, guitar/vocals; Matt Burris, bass/vocals; and Matt Johnson, fiddle/mandolin, won a place onstage at Thunder on the Mountain June 6-8 in Ozark. 7 p.m. Longhorn Saloon, 6400 U.S. 71, Fort Smith. 44
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LIVE INclubs MAY at local
Choctaw Casino opens CenterStage with stars
Kenny Loggins
Clay Walker
Diamond Rio
Choctaw Casino Hotel in Pocola, Okla., is welcoming four world-class performances to celebrate the grand opening of CenterStage Event Travis Tritt Center throughout the month of May. “We know our guests are looking for an overall entertainment experience when they come to Choctaw Casino Hotel, and that’s what we’ll deliver with CenterStage,” said Barrett Defay, marketing manager for Choctaw Casino Hotel. “We’re excited to welcome four celebrated acts to help open the doors for better entertainment in the River Valley region.” May performances feature Kenny Loggins May 3, Diamond Rio May 10, Clay Walker May 17 and Travis Tritt May 24. All shows are at 8 p.m. Tickets, $35-$45, are on sale now through choctawcasinos.com. Casino guests enjoy free admission for Earl Hearon May 4, Woodshed May 11, Beer and Chicken Band May 18, Heath Wright and the Hangmen May 25 and Richard Rauch May 26. CenterStage Event Center is the updated entertainment venue at Choctaw Casino Hotel, now with more than 5,500 square feet of floor space and a full-service bar. Choctaw Casino Hotel, 3400 Choctaw Road off of I-540, Pocola, Okla. 1-800-590-LUCK.
MovieLounge, 7601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-226-3595 movieloungefs.com
R. Landry’s New Orleans Cafe, 613 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith. 479- 783-2505 rlandrys.com
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Chris and Lolly Prince and the Royal Nights Jamie Lou Chris and Lolly John Magness & Gary Hutchison Don Bailey Jazz Combo Larry B Tom Ware & Friends The Bannister Brothers Larry B Carter Sampson Matt Dodd Larry B Barrett Baber
Handmade Moments Grant and Laura Pierson Patrice Pike Band Tiffany Christopher Prince Albert & The Royal Knights Shannon Wurst Brian Ramsey Willin' and Able Sarah Hughes Band Kory Montgomery TJ Scarlett The Bannister Brothers Jamie Lou The Vine Brothers
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Poteau and the Smithsonian Institution celebrate American Roots music May 2 VIP Dinner Hugh Foley, Ph.D, State Scholar for the Humanities Council speaks at a dinner of Southern food and private tour of the Smithsonian Exhibit. 5:30 p.m. Donald W. Reynolds Center, 105 Reynolds Avenue, Poteau, Okla. May 3-4 Music Fest Music from all genres, food, games, car show, arts and craft vendors. 6-10 p.m. May 3; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m May 4. Historic Downtown Poteau.
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American roots music rises out of America's story, carrying American history and culture identity in its songs. The music reflects essential American values: freedom, democracy and diversity. It is a connecting force between the immigrant experience and the process of “becoming an American.” Poteau, Okla., is celebrating American Roots Music centering on a six-week exhibit organized by the Smithsonian Institution to be displayed at the city’s new Patrick Lynch Public Library. The exhibit is a series of interactive panels with information, images and audio of evolving genres of music. The LeFlore County Historical Society, Poteau Main Street, Poteau Public Library and the City of Poteau are partners in bringing the traveling exhibit to Poteau. Several musical festivals and performances presented by local musicians will happen throughout the six weeks of the exhibit. Much of American roots music came from two groups: immigrants from the British Isles and slaves from West and Central Africa. Over time, European and African music traditions blended to create a variety of roots music forms, including folk ballads, country, blues and gospel. As new waves of immigrants came to America, they added their music traditions to the mix. Eventually, roots music would evolve into American popular music: jazz, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, rock ‘n’ roll, rap and more. With its many sounds and styles and its centuries-old tradition, American roots music is this nation's cultural soundtrack. New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music is a Museum on Main Street project organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and supported by the Oklahoma Humanities Council. 46
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May 4-June 15 New Harmonies: Celebrating Roots Music Exhibit opens at the Patrick Lynch Public Library, 206 South McKenna, Poteau. May 4 Cavanal Chorale 7 p.m. Methodist Church, Downtown Poteau. May 5 Fiesta en el Centro Food, music and dancing. 1-5 p.m. Heavener, Okla. May 11 Choctaw Day Choctaw dancers, singers, food and crafts. Downtown Poteau. May 18 DAV Sweet Remembrance 6-8 p.m. Donald W. Reynolds Center June 1 Musical Murder Mystery The Good Times Community Theatre will perform. LeFlore County Museum at Hotel Lowrey. June 1 Country / Gospel Music Musicians from the Lamp Light Theatre in Heavener will perform. 7-10 p.m. Pocket Park located in Historic Downtown Poteau. June 8 Musical Kids at the Library Children will perform at the library. June 1 Taste of LeFlore County Taste food that was prepared, grown or raised in LeFlore County while local musicians perform and tour the museum. 5:30-7 p.m. LeFlore County Museum at Hotel Lowrey, 303 Dewey Avenue, Poteau, Okla. More information about this six-week event is available by calling the LeFlore County Historical Society director Lorie Rutledge, 918-647-9330.
Walton Art Center reveals its next Broadway season Starting with Jersey Boys in September, the Walton Arts Center’s 2013-14 Broadway Series is bringing a stellar selection to its audiences. The season follows with White Christmas in late November, I Love Lucy Live On Stage in February and in March, the hit musical Chicago followed by The Wizard of Oz in early April. Ticket packages are on sale now for the Broadway season, with special options for more shows including Beauty and the Beast, The Wonder Bread Years, Moscow Classical Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Broadway on Ice and Straighten Up & Fly Right: The Nat King Cole Tribute with Ramsey Lewis & John Pizzarelli. Tickets and dates available at waltonartscenter.org or 479-443-5600
Mulberry Mountain hosts Wakarusa and country festival in May and June Mulberry Mountain, home of the Wakarusa Festival May 30-June 20, tries its first country music festival June 6-8 with stars Toby Keith and Luke Bryan and a host of major acts. Three stages will offer more than 40 acts. Tickets, info at thunderonthemountain.com. Wakarusa, now in its 10th year as a festival, five of which have been held on Mulberry Mountain, has four days and an even bigger line-up including Gogol Bordello, Snoop Lion, The Black Crowes, Widespread Panic and a roster of 100 or more acts. Information is best found online at www.wakarusa.com.
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May 1 Preschool Story Time in Van Buren Butterflies are the theme. Preschoolers can enjoy an hour of stories, songs, snacks and a craft. Free. 9:3010:30 a.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org May 1 Preschool Story Time in Alma Stories will be read to preschoolers about hats and crazy things that happen to hats. Hats are fun for everyone. Afterward, everyone can make a Cat in the Hat mask. Refreshments will be served. Free. 10-11 a.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org May 1 Teen Time in Alma Got game? Teens are invited to enjoy some friendly connection time playing board games. Free. 4-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org May 1-29 Preschool Story Time In Mountainburg A time of great stories and activities every Wednesday. Free. 10-11 a.m. Mountainburg Public Library, 1300 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600 crawfordcountylib.org
May 1-July 27 Academy of the Arts Summer Camps and Activities Registration is open for the UAFS Academy of the Arts summer camps and activities for preschool through high school-aged children. Activities include MusikGarten classes for ages 1-5, private one-on-one music lessons in piano, voice or various instruments, art camp and musical theater performance camp. Art camp for grades 1-5 is scheduled June 10-14 from 9 a.m.-noon and grades 6-9 set for June 17-21 from 9 a.m.-noon. Join artist/teacher Stephanie Gean to explore the wonderful world of visual arts. New activities each day. MusikGarten begins June 11-July 9 with weekly classes in music and movement for young children with Alice Sanders, instructor. Private lessons are offered throughout the summer beginning in June with flexible scheduling options. The everpopular musical theater camp is July 22-27 for students ages 5-14. This summer's camp is a Broadway in Review production with singing, dancing and acting from Disney and Broadway shows. Download registration forms or register by phone. Tuition varies by activity. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. UAFS Breedlove Auditorium, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7253 uafs.edu/academy May 2 Bingo for Books Kids of all ages are invited to celebrate the first Thursday of the month by dropping by the library after school to play Bingo for Books. Winners take home books as prizes. Free. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org
May 2 After School Program in Alma A movie and popcorn is planned at the library. Enjoy an animated feature about an arcade game villain who wants to be the hero. Free. 4-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Main Street, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 48 Entertainment Fort Smith May 2013
May 3-4 In The News Dance Recital The annual spring performance of dance students of Grayce Dewitt features dancers 3 to adult, themed around who's in the news, making news and breaking news, all brought to you in dance and music. Free. 79 p.m. Alma Performing Arts Center, 103 Main Street, Alma, Ark. 479-783-7748 May 3-31 Teenology in Mountainburg Teens are invited to drop by the library every Friday afternoon to enjoy time together while participating in a variety of activities. Free. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Mountainburg Public Library, 1300 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600
May 4 Art Day in May Children of all ages are invited to show off their artistic ability while supporting a wonderful cause. All finished artwork will be sold and proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald Family Room. There will be many activities for the children to participate in. Parents may leave children while they shop. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. BrickCity Emporium, 3215 South 74th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-434-5858 May 4 Wild Things Farm Children's Fishing Tournament Contestants up to 16 years old are eligible. Prizes will be awarded to winners in each age group. The location is directly across from Champ Hinton Motors. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Wild Things Farm, 700 Beaty Avenue, Pocola, Okla. 918-626-4053 wildthingsfarm.com
May 4 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. Kids of all ages and their families are invited to the main library for this story time featuring stories, songs, and other fun activities in Spanish with storyteller Yazmin De La Cruz Grubb. Free. 2:30 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229
May 4 First Saturday at The Learning Fields – Kid's Day Spring has sprung and it is time to open The Learning Fields for its First Saturday Open House with gardenrelated crafts for children to enjoy. Crafts will be available for all ages, including making a minibirdhouse to take home and decorate. Adults will be able to tour the rest of the garden. Refreshments will be available. Go east through Barling, crossing the intersection of Arkansas highways 59 and 22 and the railroad tracks. After crossing the railroad tracks, take the first right (Mahogany) and continue on Mahogany taking the third right (Tuscany). After turning onto Tuscany, you will see the Learning Fields. A map is available on the website. Free. 9-11 a.m. The Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing, 7300 Gardener Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-285-0148 thelearningfields.net May 6 Primetime Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and snacks. Family and
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As part of the Academy's ShowTime Series, a cast of teens performs a full-length version of “Singin’ in the Rain,” one of the best loved musical classics. The show is complete with singing, dancing and acting by the Academy's outstanding teen musical theater company. Ticket prices vary depending upon age and group size. 2 p.m., 7 p.m. May 4; 2 p.m. May 5. UAFS Breedlove Auditorium, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7300 uafs.edu/academy
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The UAFS Academy of the Arts Children's Theatre presents “Once Upon a Mattress,” the classic story of the Princess and the Pea. Tickets are available at the UAFS Box Office by phone, online or at the door. Group rates and child pricing available. 7 p.m. May 17; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 18; and 2 p.m. May 19. UAFS Breedlove Auditorium, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7300 uafs.edu/academy
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May 6-21 UAFS Academy of the Arts Spring Concerts & Exhibits The UAFS Academy of the Arts is holding spring student concerts. May 6: Teen Flute Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Second Street Live. May 10: Academy Choirs and World Drum Circle Spring Concert, 7 p.m., Breedlove Auditorium. May 10: Art Exhibit by Academy elementary art students, 6 p.m. Breedlove Foyer. May 21: Youth Orchestra Concert, includes the Prelude String Orchestra, Academy Orchestra and Youth Honor Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m., Breedlove Auditorium. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Second Street Live and Breedlove Auditorium, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-788-7253 uafs.edu/academy May 7 Science Club for Kids Chris Dickens from UAMS visits the library to teach about Newton's Laws of Motion. Fun for all with a hands-on approach to learning. Refreshments will be available. Free. 4 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 7-28 Baby & Me Story Time Quality bonding time using a variety of finger plays, bouncing rhymes, scarf play and music to add to the fun. After story time, toys are available and a there is a chance for caregivers to visit. Free. 10:30-11 a.m.
Tuesdays. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 May 8 Preschool Story Time in Mulberry Toddlers are invited to enjoy stories, games, music and snacks. Free. 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 crawfordcountylib.org
May 8 Preschool Story Time in Van Buren The last preschool story time before the summer reading program includes a luau. Go dressed to get wet and "Hang 10.” Refreshments will be served. Free. 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 May 8 Preschool Story Time in Alma Mother's Day will soon be here. Read books, sing and learn finger plays about mothers. While enjoying a snack, make a Mother's Day gift and card. Free. 1011 a.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org
May 8 Teen Scene Wii Wednesday Test your gaming skills on the Nintendo Wii. Free. 45 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org May 9 Mother/Son Date Knight Enjoy a special evening together with a knight-themed
dinner. The restaurant will feature team members in costume. There also will be live music and a photo opportunity on a chariot. Take a camera to catch all the memorable moments. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. All activities are free; dinner not included. 4:30-8 p.m. Chick-fil-A, 6810 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-484-5152
May 9 Teen & Tween Book Lover’s Club Tweens (9-12) and teens (13-17) are invited to a new book club designed just for them. Take a book you have already read to share with the group, hang out and have fun discussing what you’ve been reading. Snacks will be provided at this fun after-school event. Free. 4 p.m. Dewey's Cafe at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org May 9 After-School Program in Alma Get ready for some crafting fun making a spring banner and Mother’s Day card. Refreshments will be served. Free. 4-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org
May 9 Mother's Day Craft in Cedarville All kids and teens are invited to the library to make a craft for mom that she will love for years to come. Free. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Cedarville Public Library, 737 Pirates Way, Cedarville, Ark. 479-410-1853 crawfordcountylib.org
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May 9 Mother's Day Craft in Mulberry The library invites kids over 6 through teens to stop by and make mom, or that special someone, a nice gift. Free. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226
May 9 After School Fun in Van Buren Mother's Day is right around the corner, so supplies will be on hand at the library to make a jewelry pin for Mom. Free. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 May 10 Teen Luau in the Library Teens and tweens are invited to a luau. Games, food and music will be supplied for everyone to enjoy “hanging 10” at the luau. Registration is required so the menu can be planned. Free. 7-10 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org
May 10 Nature Nights: Star Party, Jupiter The north side of Wells Lake will be transformed into an outdoor observatory with several telescopes set up for public viewing. The Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society will host an evening devoted to the night sky, with a focus on Jupiter, one of the brightest stars in the sky this time of the year. Free. 7:30 p.m. River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-452-3993 May 10-11 Dancing with Disney Students of Attitude Performing Arts & Dance Company present their spring recital, “Dancing with Disney." 2 p.m. Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-648-8872 tutufun.com
May 11 Snakes of Arkansas Local reptile enthusiasts Jeremy Sloan and Brad Birchfield have been obsessed with cold-blooded animals since childhood. When they are not in the field studying snakes, they share their enthusiasm with others by providing a hands-on look at one of nature’s most interesting animals. They present a common sense-based presentation about snakes and their importance to our environment. Learn to identify Arkansas’ most common snakes. Free. 1 p.m. River Valley Nature Center, 8300 Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-452-3993 May 14 Graffiti Sidewalk Art Help decorate the sidewalks of the Miller Branch Library. Anyone who wants to get creative is encouraged to decorate a sidewalk square with chalk. In the event of rain, the program will be postponed to May 15. Free. 3-6 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-646-3945
May 15 Wizard of Oz Make & Take Crafts Happy Birthday, L. Frank Baum! Celebrate the birthday of the author of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” with a bunch of cool crafts to make and take home. Drop by the story time room for this open-house style event for all ages. Make a heart for the Tin Man, slippers for 50
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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt MAY
“We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” is a vivid and noisy adventure with catchy songs and interactive scenes as adventurers go on a quest to find a bear in the swishy swashy grass, the splashy splashy river and the thick, oozy, squelchy mud. Recommended for ages 3-6. This is an infant-friendly performance. $5. 2 p.m. Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center, 495 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-443-5600 waltonartscenter.org
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Dorothy and other fun things. Free. 4-7 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org May 15 Preschool Story Time in Alma Can you hear the sea calling to you? Preschoolers will learn finger plays and sea faring songs. Get on our boat and sail the seas of imagination. Refreshments will be served. Free. 10-11 a.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 15 Dress Up as a Book Character Day Celebrate Children’s Book Week by dressing as your favorite book character and visiting the library. Refreshments will be served. Free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org
Performing Arts Center, Rogers Avenue and South 9th St, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-926-0784
May 20-24 Child Safety Awareness Week Van Buren Mayor Bob Freeman will deliver a proclamation at the library to start Child Safety Awareness Week. At 4 p.m. May 21, Tammy Trouillon from UAMS will speak on "How to Avoid the Dangers of Sexting." 4 p.m. May 22, "How to Protect Your Teen from Online Predators" will be presented. At 4 p.m. May 23, the Morgan Nick Foundation will teach internet safety. The Van Buren Police Department will be at the library at 4 p.m. May 24 to fingerprint children under 18. Free. 1:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org
May 15 Teen Scene in Alma Teens & tweens are invited to make a work of art with melted crayons. Free. 4-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 21 Kids Science Day in Mulberry Join Ms. Chris from UAMS as she explains Newton's Law of Motion. She will have plenty of hands-on activities. Free. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 crawfordcountylib.org
May 16 After School Fun in Van Buren Use your creative mind during Legomania! It's an hour of fun for winding down after a day at school. Free. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045
May 23 Wii Games in Mulberry Join your friends for a Wii game or two. Free. 3:304:30 p.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226
May 16 After School Fun in Alma Legos are fun for all. Share your building skills. Free. 4-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org
May 16 Books & Movies Enjoy some popcorn and join Bilbo the hobbit and Gandalf the wizard for the beginning of their epic journey through middle Earth. Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellan, and Elijah Wood (PG-13). Free. 4 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045
May 18 Shining Stars Dance School 7th Annual Recital A night of family entertainment. Area students, ages 3 and up, will be presenting their dance recital pieces. $4 adults, children free. 6 p.m. Arkansas Best
May 22 Teen Scene Chess 'n Checkers Good ole' chess and checkers are beloved and classic board games. Set up a match with friends or learn the games. Free. 4-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 24 Take 25 Child Safety Program The Take 25 Campaign encourages parents, guardians, educators and others to take 25 minutes to talk to children about safety. Local police will be available to fingerprint children under the age of 18. Free. 2-4 p.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226
May 28-29 Scooby-Doo! Live Musical Mysteries Jeepers! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang have been called in to help solve an epic mystery. A troublemaking ghost is haunting a local theater and Shaggy,
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The U.S. Marshals Museum and Arvest Bank host this event to offer children and parents the opportunity to meet representatives from multiple agencies, learn ways to protect themselves and how to talk about difficult topics, all in one location. Free DNA LifePrint kits will be available, including fingerprints, photographs and DNA swabbing to help in the event a child goes missing. Free. 3-6 p.m. Ross Pendergraft Park, 200 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-709-3766 usmarshalsmuseum.com
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Fred, Daphne, Velma and Scooby-Doo are on their way in the Mystery Machine to help solve it. This hilarious live theater show brings everyone's favorite animated series to life. Filled with wacky new characters, fantastic songs and outrageous antics, “Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries” will have audiences on the edge of their seats in traditional Scooby-Doo fashion. 6 p.m. May 28; 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 29. $19-$76. 6 p.m. Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center, 495 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-443-5600 waltonartscenter.org May 29 Movie Day at the Library Follow Bilbo Baggins on an unexpected journey in a quest to reclaim the lost dwarf kingdom of Erebor. For children 7 and older. Refreshments will be served. Free. 1 p.m. Mulberry Public Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226 June 1 Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show: Little Rock magician Tommy Terrific brings his hugely popular Wacky Magic Show to the Fort Smith branch libraries with the special summer reading-themed show, Magical Dinosaur Dig. Help celebrate the beginning of summer reading’s Dig Into Reading with a little magic from Tommy Terrific. Free. Noon. Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, 479-484-5650; 2 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, 479-646-3945; 4 p.m. Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-785-0405 May 2013 Entertainment Fort Smith 51
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June 3-July 26 Summer Program at Girls Inc. Girls Inc. provides educational programming during the summer months, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayFriday. The programming schedule includes economic literacy, technology, science, math, media literacy, physical fitness, arts & crafts, cooking, community services opportunities, out-of-center trips and other fun activities. Girls Inc. has partnerships with The First Tee, First Serve, the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club and local dance studios to provide additional recreational activities. A summer camp concludes the summer and is scheduled from July 30-Aug. 3. Through a local partnership, all girls will receive a free breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Concession products are also available during lunch and afternoon snack time for a small charge. Each week has a different theme and
features activities based around the theme. Field trips may be additional, but will be posted in the center. For more information and to download a summer registration form or membership form, call or visit the website. $150 for summer; $25 membership. Girls Inc. of Fort Smith, 1415 Old Greenwood Road, Fort Smith. 479-782-0375 girlsincfortsmith.org June 3-July 26 Armor of God-Union Christian Summer Academy Armor of God Life Skills Leadership Camp is open to students entering first through 7th grades. Each child receives a Summer Academy T-shirt. Registration $100. $90 per week. Care available 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Union Christian Academy Elementary Campus, 3300 Briarcliff Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-424-1949 unioneagles.com
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Read for the fun of it! There will be prize drawings and refreshments. There's a Summer Reading program for everyone: kids, teens and adults. All programs are free and open to the public; a library card is not required. Stop by your neighborhood library to sign up for summer fun and entertainment for all ages. Summer fun begins with three special performances featuring Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show at all three branch libraries. Anyone who lives inside the city limits of Fort Smith and is age 5 or older is eligible for a free library card. Take ID showing your name (or the parent's name for children) and current street address (driver's license, state ID, or a bill). A parent or legal guardian must apply in person for children ages 5-15. Fort Smith real estate property owners and their families are also eligible for free Fort Smith Public Library cards. Ask for details at any library location. People who live outside the city limits of Fort Smith can get all the benefits of a Fort Smith Public Library card for only $35 a year. That's less than 10 cents a day. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-783-0229
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May 1 Girls Shelter Night at Goody’s Frozen Yogurt Enjoy yogurt while supporting the Girls Shelter, a United Way Community Partner. 4-10 p.m. Goody's Frozen Yogurt, 7613 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-646-0444
May 1 Myths of Medicaid Seminar Learn about Medicaid enrollment and benefits from elder law attorney Todd Whately. Registration required. $5. 1-2 p.m. UAFS Echols Conference Center, 504 North Waldron Road, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning May 1 Fat Free Writing Writing basics for busy people. This fun and interactive workshop will cover grammar, spelling and punctuation. Learn to create lively sentences and paragraphs that say what they mean. Registration required. $59. 8 a.m.-noon. UAFS Business Institute, Room 115, 5020 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7742 uafs.edu
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UA-Fort Smith Exhibition: Images of the South An exhibition of art from MAY Arkansas and the immediate region that explores the JUNE artists’ connection to the land of their birth is coming to UA-Fort Smith. The exhibit, “Images of the South,” is from the Arkansas Art Center's traveling exhibition. This exhibition allows viewers to take a look at the Southern culture through artists’ eyes. The South has rich traditions – friendliness, influential music, spirituality, storytelling and closeness to the land. "This exhibition focuses on characters, customs and the important role that the land had in the construction of this shared cultural memory,” said Jessica Wright, education specialist at the Arkansas Arts Center. “The artists included in this exhibition give voice to a collective memory, mythology and Mardi Gras, 1982, by Judith Betts culture that supersedes time and – Watercolor on paper place – proving that being Southern truly is a state of mind.” Artists of note, such as Benny Andrews and Romare Bearden, recall the South of their past as they moved to larger American cities. Still others, such as Carroll Cloar, Mike Disfarmer, Louis Freund and Andrew Kilgore, gained national fame, yet remain regional institutions. The exhibition is located on the west end of the first floor of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. Free. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayThursday; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays. UAFS Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 800 North 49th Street, Fort Smith. 479-788-7300 uafs.edu
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May 1 Call for Author Participation Van Buren Public Library is hosting a local author event May 31. Published authors are invited to reserve space for books sales and signing. Call the library by 5 p.m. May 24 to participate. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org May 1-22 Microsoft IT Academy Learn the 21st century technology skills necessary to acquire Microsoft certification and be competitive in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. Free. 1:30-2:55 p.m. Fort Smith Adult Education Center, 501 South 20th Street, Fort Smith. 479-785-1232 adulteducationfortsmith.com
May 1-31 The Girl Next Door Summer Clothing Drive Donate summer items to the Girl Next Door Thrift Shop, whose sales support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Volunteers also are need to staff the store. Proceeds benefit the Crisis Intervention Center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. The Girl Next Door Thrift Shop, 415 Lexington Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-434-4433 fscic.org May 1-31 Thuan Tran Exhibit Born in Vietnam, Thuan Tran came to America in 1975 and studied art in Iowa. She loves to stay busy and is constantly experimenting with different types of media for her art. Her mixed-media display reflects daily life in Vietnam. Free. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith. 479-646-3945 fortsmithlibrary.org
May 1-31 Cre8ive Arts Network Classes A variety of classes and creative opportunities are offered by Cre8ive Arts Network, a non-profit consortium of artists with a shared studio space. CAN is teaming up with D&D Welding to present a yard art class on the second and third Saturday of each month for a fee of $55. Artist Barbara Loftin leads an oil
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May 1-June 14 Fort Smith Trolley Museum Dinner Train Make reservations now to dine at this white-tablecloth, four-course dinner while taking in the sights of the Boston Mountains aboard A&M Railroad Dome Car No. 108. A major fundraiser for the Fort Smith Trolley Museum, the June 15 Dinner Train will depart the museum at 5 p.m. for a roundtrip excursion to Winslow. The onboard dinner menu includes an appetizer, spring salad, steamed vegetables, bread and choice of prime rib with baked potatoes or a grilled chicken breast on a bed of long grain and wild rice. Dessert and tea, water or wine accompany the meal. As an alternative, enjoy the excursion from coach cars with a boxed dinner of grilled chicken sandwich, pasta salad, veggies with ranch dip and dessert with water or soft drinks. Choose your meal options when making reservations. Vista Dome dinner tickets are $150; Coach Boxed Dinner tickets are $60 for adults and $25 for children. Call Bradley Martin, 479-650-5456 or Henry Moore, 479-650-0103 for tickets. Deadline June 14; major credit cards accepted. Fort Smith Trolley Museum, 100 South 4th Street, Fort Smith. fstm.org May 2 National Day of Prayer Crawford County The National Day of Prayer, the first Thursday in May each year, will be observed on the lawn of the Crawford County Courthouse. Community participants include Alma Intermediate Honor Choir and many other children from area churches praying about education, family, media, church, government, military service members and Israel. After the main noon prayer, the participants may gather in small circles for more prayer. In case of rain, the event will move to First Baptist Church on Broadway Street. Free. Noon. Crawford County Courthouse, 300 Main Street, Fort Smith. 479-997-5166
May 2 Van Buren High Spring Band Concert The outstanding Van Buren High School band presents its spring concert. Free. 7 p.m. Van Buren Fine Arts Center, 2001 Pointer Trail, Van Buren, Ark. 479-471-4017
May 2-23 Imagination Series: Illustrator The Imagination Series is a set of specialized classes designed to build a solid foundation in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Adobe Illustrator gives freedom of total creation. Learn to digitally draw with a wide set of tools such as the pen tool, line tools, shape tools and thousands of colors. Digital art from Illustrator can be turned it into homemade Christmas cards, a calendar or a flyer. Learn to lay out images, set text and gain an understanding of pagination. Registration required. $55. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, Kinkead Annex, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning
Contextual – Photography by Tessa Freeman Retired media writer and photographer Tessa Freeman will exhibit her JUNE latest photographs in Contextual, a photo exhibit depicting how environment can impact a photo. “Since I don't have studio, I have to make the surroundings work in some way to tell a story in the photo,” says Freeman. “I like to make the subjects part of the story, too. That could mean everything from hair, jewelry and even their tattoos, to places that I find to shoot my models, even props.” The photos were all shot in the Fort Smith area with local female subjects. Free. Dewey's Cafe at the Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org
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May 2-23 Intro New Testament Greek Become familiar with the Greek language of the New Testament. Learn how the perspectives and grammatical precision of the everyday Greek in the time of the apostles made it beautifully suited to deliver new theology to the world. Registration required. $45. 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, Kinkead Annex, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning
May 2-23 Advanced Investment After learning the basic principles of investing for yourself in stocks, bonds and mutual funds, the next level in advanced investing is options, futures, ETFs and ETNs. It is preferred that students have taken a basic course but this course can be taken as a standalone class. Registration required. $45. 6-8 p.m. Thursdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, Kinkead Annex, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning
May 2-23 Square Dancing Get your mind and body fit dancing to great music with people who know how to laugh. If you're a square dancer why are you sitting home? Get back in the swing. Dances are held in a fun, healthy atmosphere. Dress casual. Admission $2.50; firsttime guests dance free. 7-9 p.m. Hug Chevrolet Showroom, 407 East Main Street, Charleston, Ark. 918-962-9427 or 479-639-0019 May 3 UARK Bowl Comedy Club - Michael Malone UARK Bowl is Northwest Arkansas’s comedy destination. Comedian Michael Malone takes many forms on stage. His intense, yet worried, persona
consistently makes him a crowd favorite. He stands out from his peers with his rubber face, energy, sarcasm and wildly imaginative views on life experiences. Malone has been featured on the Bob and Tom Radio and TV Show. He's also made appearances on WGN TV, National Lampoon’s Operation Comedy Tour, NBC TV, XM/Sirius Satellite radio and the CW. Malone's debut comedy album, "Let's Get Physical," came out in 2011 and climbed to No. 3 on the U.S. charts and No. 8 in the world in the best-selling category. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $7. 8 p.m. UARK Bowl, 644 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-301-2030 uarkbowl.com
May 3 Jack Hanna's Into the Wild LIVE! America’s favorite zookeeper, Jack Hanna’s live show features many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and humorous stories and footage from his adventures around the world. $18-$28. 7 p.m. Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center, 495 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 4794435600 May 3 P. Allen Smith Garden Home Tour Deadline Take a day tour by motorcoach to the Arkansas home of nationally known gardening expert and television host, P. Allen Smith at Moss Mountain Farm. Smith's garden retreat home sits on top of a ridge overlooking the Arkansas River Valley. Based on a 19th century American farmstead, the grounds include a Greek Revival “green” farmhouse, terraced gardens, a rose garden, a one acre vegetable garden, croquet lawn, orchards, daffodil hill, pastures, poultry, two terraced gardens, sheep and even a donkey named Moose. Registration required. $115, includes lunch. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7228 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning May 2013 Entertainment Fort Smith 55
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Artist Leo Villareal’s Buckyball will debut at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. A 30-foot, ever-changing, lighted sculpture capable of displaying some 16 million distinct colors will be installed on the grounds, thanks to a loan arrangement with the Madison Square Park Conservancy, New York; Gering & Lopez Gallery, New York; and the artist who created the work, Leo Villareal. His sculpture features two geometric spheres, one encased in the other, that take the shape of a Carbon 60 molecule. The structure is covered in LED tubes that display different colored lights based on computer software, which Villareal programmed. Referencing theorist and engineer Buckminster Fuller, Buckyball’s two nested geodesic spheres comprise 180 LED tubes arranged in a series of pentagons and hexagons that contain thousands of individual pixels capable of displaying 16 million distinct colors. Villareal’s light sculpture will be surrounded by six “zero-gravity” benches, designed by the artist, that allow viewers to recline to view the artwork. The seating is built of wooden slats that mimic the construction method of park benches, just as the pedestal on which Buckyball rests emulates support structures found on sculptural monuments. Free. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, Ark. 479-418-5700 crystalbridges.org
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May 3-24 Ozark Pastel Society Exhibit Opening and Reception Enjoy the spontaneous approach that pastels bring to the canvas in works of five of the society's state members. Opening reception will be 5-7 p.m. May 3. Refreshments will be served. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Center for Art & Education, 104 North 13th Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-7767 art-ed.org
May 3 Ballroom Dance The Dervish Dance Club will host a DJ dance provided by Mike Lawrence. Lawrence will teach a dance lesson from 7-8 p.m.; the dance will follow from 8-10 p.m. Ballroom, Latin, swing and polka music will be provided. The dress is dressy casual. Membership not required. $5. 7-10 p.m. Eagles Ballroom, 3321 South 66th Street, Fort Smith. 479-484-7156 May 3 Lead Acid Battery Class in Alma Learn the basics of the lead acid battery, such as desulfating the lead acid battery and building a desulfating battery charger. This class is for adults. Free. 4-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 3 Redwork & Embroidery Club May's Block of the Month project is open to everyone. Get a free pattern and enjoy the fun sit-and-stitch. Get a list of needed supplies at the circulation desk. Free. 1-3 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045
May 3-4 Watch our Garden Grow Spring Yard Sale Brookfield Assisted Living is holding a spring yard sale to benefit an expansion of its garden area for senior residents. Great deals will be offered. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Brookfield Assisted Living, 2300 Fianna Oaks Drive, Fort Smith. 479-649-7100 brookfieldseniors.com May 3-4 35th Annual Altus Springtime Festival Fun for the whole family, beginning with food and music. Day 2 brings arts, crafts, kids rides, food and drink, Youth Talent Show, Music Jam Session that evening and a fireworks show to finish it off. Call for vendor application. Free. 5 p.m. May 3; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. May 4. Free. Altus City Park, U.S. 64, Altus, Ark. 479-209-5308
May 3-5 Songs of the Lord Sister Hilary Decker, OSB, will present this retreat. Retreatants will prayerfully peruse the types of psalms: hymns, lamentations, wisdom, thanksgiving and royal psalms. They will experience the psalms in a variety of creative media – dramatization and art. There will be ample time for reflection and silent prayer with the psalms. This includes two nights’ lodging and five meals. Commuter rate includes meals. $175 (commuter rate $120) with a non-refundable $50 deposit. St. Scholastica Retreat Center, 1205 South Albert Pike, Fort Smith. 479-783-1135 stscho.org/retreat-registration
May 3-5 Birder Weekend Be amazed by our feathered friends as Devil's Den celebrates the many migrating song birds that visit the
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The Fort Smith Public Library Endowment offers a fun-filled night of food, live music and drinks with entertainment by The Don Bailey Jazz Ensemble, Alexandra Salamone, Gary Hutchison and the Oreo Blue Trio. Each musical group or entertainer will perform a 45-minute concert.Tickets are available at all library locations. $20 individual; $35 per couple. 6:30 p.m. Second Street Live, 101 North 2nd Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org
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park. The weekend's festivities include guided bird identification walks, games and crafts for kids and a live bird of prey program. Free. Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas 74, West Fork, Ark. 479-761-3325 arkansasstateparks.com
May 3-July 7 High Fiber: Women to Watch 2013 The theme of the Arkansas Women to Watch Exhibition is inventive textile-based works and will feature the work of five artists selected by curator Caroline S. Brown: Louise Halsey of Little Rock, Barbara Cade of Hot Springs, Jennifer Libby Fay (formerly of Rogers), Jane Hartfield of Fort Smith and Deborah Kuster of Conway. RAM members free; $8 general; $6 seniors and students; group discounts available. Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, 1601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-784-2787 fsram.org
May 4 3rd Annual Lavaca Police and Fire Golf Tournament This two-man scramble has two tee times: 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Call to sign up. $100 team entry fee, includes cart and lunch. Deer Trails Golf Course at Fort Chaffee, Fort Smith Boulevard, Suite 3910, Barling, Ark. 479-478-6971 May 4 Organ Donor Day in Fort Smith's West End A family-friendly Organ Donor Day will celebrate the successes of organ donation, as well as offer the opportunity for those interested to learn more and to become registered donors. Free live music and food at
the Park at West End and Pavilion building with educational information and a chance to meet some donation recipients and hear how organ donation gave them life. Presented by the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency. Free. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Park at West End, 15 North 2nd Street, Fort Smith. 479-422-4706 arora.org May 4 Eastside Animal Hospital Open House and Client Appreciation Day Join Eastside Animal Hospital for games, contests, food and prizes. Meet the doctors and staff and see the latest technology and treatments for pets. Free. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eastside Animal Hospital, 9600 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-452-5700
May 4 Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale A sale of mostly fiction selections of hardbacks and paperbacks from great authors, along with a selection of children's books, videos and audiobooks supports the library. Most paperbacks are 25 cents and most hardback books are $1. Better hardbacks are $3-$5. 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 preview sale from 47 p.m. May 3. There will be a 25-book limit at the preview sale. Friends of the Library memberships start at $10 and will be available at the preview sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 May 2013 Entertainment Fort Smith 57
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The Clayton House Museum has two books on its Knox Street Book Review list for May. On May 2 will be the one-session book review of “Secret Ritual and Manhood in Victorian America” by Mark C. Carnes. Inside the circa 1882 parlor of a past Grand Master Mason U.S. Attorney W.H.H. Clayton, explore gender issues and other elements of social culture of late 19th century America with Dr. Mike Crane, UA-Fort Smith history professor. This book review will provide a perspective of the changing roles of men and women during the time and the related popularity of fraternities such as Freemasonry. Reserve seats by calling the Clayton House. A $5 donation is suggested. On May 23, journey into the realm of crime and justice in the border town of Fort Smith and neighboring Indian Territory. A two-session review and discussion of the much-loved and true-to-life novel “Winding Stair” by historical fiction writer Douglas C. Jones will be led by local history enthusiast Judge Jim Spears. Receive the book May 23 and enjoy an introductory review, then complete the review and discussion June 6. Refreshments provided. Reserve your seat and book by May 2 by calling the Clayton House. $35. Refreshments will be provided at the events. 5-6:30 p.m. The Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-3000 claytonhouse.org
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May 4 Kentucky Derby Day at the Old Jail Museum There will be mule-drawn wagon rides, horseshoes, cookies and “mint juleps” on the cabin porch and live music. This event will be held in conjunction with a display of vintage hats at the Old Jail Museum so it’s only fitting there also will be a hat contest. Prizes will be awarded for the prettiest, biggest and silliest hats. Judging will take place at 2 p.m. Free. Noon-3 p.m. Old Jail Museum, Greenwood, Ark. 479-996-6357
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May 4 5th Annual Nurses' Day Prayer Breakfast All nurses – those currently practicing, those who have retired and nursing students are invited to hear guest speaker Aida Jones, APCN-BC, MSN, NP, AOCN, an advanced practice nurse currently working at Sparks Medical Center Hematology/Oncology Department. Jones will provide insight gained in her 41 years that began in the Philippines in oncology nursing. She has been instrumental in helping nurses with education on end-of-life and cancer care. Jones is licensed to instruct chemotherapy and biotherapy courses for oncology staff nurses. She is active in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and is the founder and first president of the Northwest Chapter ONS. She is a member of the American Nurses Association and ArNA, International Nursing Honor Society of Nurses in Cancer Care. She also actively involved locally at the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House as a board member, women advisory board and education committee chairperson. Harpist Hollye Dickinson, a certified music practitioner who performs routinely for patients and families at Mercy Medical Center, will provide music during breakfast. Admission is free and the purchase of breakfast is optional. 11 a.m. Golden Corral, 1801 South Waldron Road, Fort Smith. 479-650-6512 May 4 Heritage Herb Spring Extravaganza The Committee of 100’s Herb Garden Committee and the Ozark Folk Center State Park’s garden crew will celebrate National Herb Day during the Heritage Herb Spring Extravaganza. Visitors will be treated to a garden tour at 11 a.m. and an informative program starring Elderberry, Herb of the Year 2013 at 3 p.m. Programs will begin at the Herb Shoppe in the Craft Village of the Ozark Folk Center State Park and will move to areas around the garden. Committee of 100 members will be on hand serving refreshments and visiting with garden enthusiasts. $6 adults; $4 children 6-12. Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, Ark. 870-269-3851
May 4 WWL United Way Bass Tournament This area-wide fishing tournament in the Ozark Pool of the Arkansas River is a first for sponsor Weldon, Williams & Lick Inc., to benefit the United Way. Fishing will begin at safe light with flights of 25 boats. A total of $2,500 in cash and prizes will be awarded. The top four anglers with the greatest overall weight will win cash prizes, with the first-place winner receiving $800. A flat-screen television will be awarded to the angler who has the biggest bass of the day. Weigh-in will take place at Clear Creek Recreational Area starting at 3 p.m. Registration packets can be found at Tackle Box, Academy Sports, Barling Boat Sales and Gellco, or contact Burel Schaberg. Entry fee $80 per boat. 6 a.m. Clear Creek Recreation Area, Clear Creek Public Use Area, Alma, Ark. 479-353-8717
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May 4 Arkansas Wine Country 100 Bike Tour Ride through scenic Arkansas wine country along the Arkansas River Valley in the tour of your choice – 17mile, 35-mile, 100K, 80-mile or 100-mile tour. All participants will receive 2013 bandanas. Sangria, fruit and sandwiches brunch will be serve. A sag wagon and repair truck will be available. Hosted by Post Winery. Benefits Arkansas Children’s Hospital. $40 pre-registration online; $45 day of event. 7 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. tours begin. The Post Familie Winery, 1700 Saint Marys Mountain Road, Altus, Ark. 479-468-2741 active.com
May 4 Birding Big Day Bird songs fill the forests on Mount Magazine during this peak period of spring migration. Warblers, tanagers, thrushes and many more woodland birds are arriving from their winter homes in anticipation of a successful reproductive season. Experienced birders are encouraged to participate in an international migratory bird count. Free. Mount Magazine State Park Visitors Center, 16878 Arkansas 309, Paris, Ark. 479-963-8502 mountmagazinestatepark.com May 4 Books & Movies The month of May kicks off the Library Books & Movie Show Time this summer with movies that were based upon unforgettable books. The first to be shown is an Oscar nominated PG-13 movie set in 19th century France. Based on Victor Hugo's classic, it stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Oscar winner Anne Hathaway. This movie deals with unrequited love,
passion, sacrifice, and redemption. Popcorn is served. Free. 11 a.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org May 4 Stephanie Pearl McPhee Lecture The Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza presents a public lecture by the self-professed “Yarn Harlot” Stephanie Pearl-McPhee of Toronto, Canada. The humorist, New York Times best-selling author, blogger and teacher will give a presentation entitled “This Is Your Brain On Knitting” and host a book signing afterward. $20 advance; $25 at door. 1-3 p.m. The Lodge at Mount Magazine, 16878 Arkansas 309 South, Paris, Ark. 479-518-0777 arfiberartsextravaganza.com May 4 Big Brew at Growfresh: Learn to Homebrew AHA Big Brew is a celebration of National Homebrew Day (May 7). Each year, homebrewers around the world invite family and friends to their brewing site on the first Saturday in May to celebrate the holiday. Everyone is encouraged to help out with the brew, enjoy the fun and join in on a worldwide toast at noon. Free. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Growfresh Organics & More, 2900 South Zero Street, Fort Smith. 479-648-8885 growfreshorganics.com
May 4, 18 Chester Farmers Market & Poultry Swap On the first and third Saturdays in May, the Chester Farmers Market is held in the field across the street from the Chester Country Cafe. Free parking and hot
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Many people enjoy the thunder and smoke of Civil War cannons. There is much more to cannons than just the booming sound. Each Saturday in May, the Fort Smith National Historic Site will present a program about the realities faced by soldiers in battle during the Civil War and fire a replica cannon. Free. 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Fort Smith National Historic Site, 301 Parker Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-7833961 nps.gov/fosm
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May 4-June 15 New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music Oklahoma Humanities Council, LeFlore County Historical Society, Poteau Main Street, Poteau Public Library, and the City of Poteau are partners in bringing the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, New Harmonies: Celebrating Roots Music, to Poteau. American roots music rises out of America's story, carrying our history and culture identity in its songs. The following music events also will be going on during the six weeks that the exhibit is in Poteau: Annual Poteau Music Festival, Cavanal Chorale, Fiesta en el Centro, Parade of Choirs, Choctaw Day of Events, Musical Murder Mystery, Country Gospel Music, Musical Kids at the Library and Taste of LeFlore County. Contact Lorie Rutledge with the LeFlore County Historical Society for more details. Patrick Lynch Public Library, 206 South McKenna, Poteau, Okla. 918-647-9330 May 5 Riley Farm Annual Fun Day Join neighbors for fun and food for all ages at the Annual Riley Farm Fun Day. Open to Riley Farm POA members only. Free 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Riley Farm Park, Maple Park Drive, Fort Smith. (479) 478-6788
May 5 UAFS Drennen-Scott Lecture Series To learn about fascinating events in Crawford County's history, join Tom Wing and a host of guest speakers for a series of lectures and workshops on Crawford County history. These workshops will be held on the first Sunday of each month, May through November, and are open to the public. 2-4 p.m. UAFS Drennen Scott Historic Sit, 221 North 3rd Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-262-6020 vanburen.org
May 5 Fern Gully Hike TrailBlazers Hiking Club will hike Fern Gully, a canyon with nicely formed sandstone ledges, very impressive bluff lines and many boulders as large as houses. After an easy short hike into the canyon, hikers can explore the bluffs and crevices and enjoy the scenery. Meet at CVs Grocery Store parking lot, 2805 Alma Highway, Van Buren, Ark., to carpool/caravan to the trailhead. Free. 1 p.m. Fern Gully, Crawford County, Arkansas 215, Fern, Ark. 479-646-9562 www.thcfs.com
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May 6 These Two Shall Become One Marriage Seminar Offering key solutions for forgiveness and reconciliation for married couples for a fruitful and healthy marriage. Two-night seminars are held Monday and Tuesday of every month, led by pastor Mike Warren. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. The Little Wedding Chapel, 206 North 15th Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-430-3956 mylittleweddingchapel.com May 6-20 Windows 7 Class Manage your computer files with ease by learning the Windows 7 operating system. Instruction, book and flash drive included in fee. $80. 5-7:55 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Fort Smith Adult Education Center, 501 South 20th Street, Fort Smith. 479-785-1232 adulteducationfortsmith.com
The A&M Excursion Train runs Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Farmer’s Market is open every Wednesday and Saturday May 2 - VBHS Spring Band Concert May 3 - The oohs & aahs of Singing Pastels May 4 - "Lost in the Fifties" May 5 - UAFS Drennen Scott Lecture & Workshop Series May 9 - VBHS Choir Concert May 10-12 - Old Timer's Day Arts & Crafts Festival May 10 - Leadercast May 16 - Young Christian Musicians Ensemble Concert May 18 - J.R.'s Country Gospel Variety May 25 - Pioneer Days Parade
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May 6-27 Monday Night Dance Lessons Advanced and beginner lessons in Latin, swing, polka, and ballroom. A new dance style is selected every month. Club membership not required. The dress is casual. For more information, contact Betty Farmer. $5. 6:30 p.m. advanced; 7:30 p.m. beginners. Eagles Ballroom, 3321 South 66th Street, Fort Smith. 479-484-7156
May 7 Understanding Behavior Styles Learn to identify your personal strengths and weaknesses in this three-hour workshop that focuses on written, oral and non-verbal communication in today's technology-laden workplace. Registration is required. $69 8-11 a.m. UAFS Flanders Building, Room 110, 5020 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7742 uafs.edu
May 7 Sandwich Seminar: No Heartburn, No Pills, No Scar A representative of Summit Medical Center will discuss heartburn symptoms and acid reflux disease, also known as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Summit Medical Center offers a new incision-less solution for GERD. This innovative new procedure, Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF), takes less than one hour and patients typically return to normal activities and work within a few days. Lunch will be provided. Registration required. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Summit Medical Center, East Main and South 20th Streets, Van Buren, Ark. (479) 471-4362 summitmedicalcenter.net May 7 Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration Celebrate Asian Pacific heritage with Dr. Takeo Suzuki, executive director for International Relations at UAFS. Dr. Suzuki is a Japanese native whose presentation will include history, culture, foods, sports, manga and more about Japan. There also will be a display highlighting the contributions of various Asian Pacifics. Free. 12:30 p.m. Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith. 479-785-0405 fortsmithlibrary.org
May 7 River Valley Ale Raisers Homebrew Club The River Valley Ale Raiser's monthly meeting happens to fall on National Homebrew day, so the club welcomes anyone interested in homebrewing or craft beer. A simple extract brew will be demonstrated. AHA 62
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Big Brew is a celebration of National Homebrew Day. Each year, homebrewers around the world invite family and friends to their brewing site on the first Saturday in May to celebrate the holiday. Free. 6:30 p.m. Growfresh Organics & More, 2900 South Zero Street, Fort Smith. 479-648-8885 growfreshorganics.com
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Arranged in small vignettes, Cat Donnelly's images represent studies of Ireland, local points of JUNE interest, street buskers, metal sculptures, architectural accents, wood, flowers and the aging process of various things. Donnelly is a non-traditional senior at the University of Arkansas with a strong interest in photography and art. She has studied abroad in the Writer's Program in Galway, Ireland, and lives in a Civil War-era farmhouse in Durham, Ark., with her husband, a teenager, a pug, two cats and 29 chickens. Free. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org
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May 7, 21 Scrabble Club in Van Buren Test your word knowledge by playing the original Words with Friends. No sign up required, just come with your love of Scrabble, ready to have fun with others who love the game. Refreshments will be provided, but players should bring their own beverage with a lid. Free. 7 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045
May 8 National Music Week Proclamation Mayor Sandy Sanders will join the National Federation of Music Clubs to honor National Music Week, May 5-12, at the local federation's May meeting. Performances during the meeting are planned by Jeri Smith and Pat Hendricks, Eva Martin and Bill Murray and Lori Fay with students of the Lori Fay Strings Junior Club. A luncheon follows. Prospective members are welcome. Free. 9:30 a.m. Oak Cliff Baptist Church, 3701 Gary Street , Fort Smith. 479-646-3891 May 9 Summit Surgical Weight Loss Seminar A representative from Summit Weight Loss will explain gastric sleeve and gastric band procedures
that assist in weight loss. Free. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-471-4362 summitsurgicalweightloss.com
May 9 Mario Andretti Visit Meet racing icon Mario Andretti, who will sign autographs at this celebration of the 50th anniversary of Jim Grizzle Tire Co. Andretti won the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, the Formula One World
Championship and the Pikes Peak Hillclimb. He also won the Indy Car National Championship four times and was a three-time winner at Sebring. Andretti was named Driver of the Year in three decades (the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s), Driver of the Quarter Century (in the ’90s) and the Associated Press named him Driver of the Century in January 2000. Gifts and prizes will be awarded during this meet-and-greet event. Free. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Jim Grizzle Tire Co., 3002 Towson Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-6157 jimgrizzletire.com
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The Fort Smith Trolley Museum will celebrate National Train Day with its annual open house. Enjoy free trolley rides and refreshments. All the museum's rolling stock will be open for examination, with stairs to the cab of the Frisco 4003 steam locomotive. Tour the museum's library and meet its celebrity cat mascots. Mitch Marmel will have his large model trolley layout running. The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad offers a special train ride, boarding at the museum, running across the Arkansas River Frisco Railroad bridge to Van Buren and back. It will depart the museum at 12:30 p.m. The fare for this special train is $12 for adults and $7 for children. The open house events are free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fort Smith Trolley Museum, 100 South 4th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-650-5456 fstm.org
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May 9 River Valley Area Greek Recruitment Meeting High school seniors and college students who plan to participate in sorority recruitment during the 20132014 school year are invited to learn more at this informative Panhellenic Tea. For more information, contact Meighan Pendergrass. Free. 5-6 p.m. Bonneville House, 318 North 7th Street, Fort Smith. 479-434-6677
May 10 LeadercastVB 2013 A one-day leadership event featuring a premier speaker lineup of the world's best leaders. Broadcast live from Atlanta to hundreds of locations worldwide. Get ready for an unforgettable day of inspiration, learning, networking and more. $79; group discounts available. 7 a.m. First Baptist Church, 1121 Main 64 Entertainment Fort Smith May 2013
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May 10 Discover Webmail Get an overview of basic e-mail related tasks. Begin with the basics of web based e-mail accounts, including sending and receiving e-mails and attachments. Create and organize e-mails into folders. Learn how to make a signature or mail to a group with one click. Identify spam and phishing so common in your inbox today and how to avoid these traps. Get more from your e-mail with this class. Registration required. $19; couples pricing $15 each. 9 a.m.-noon. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning
May 10 360 Leadership Series Hosts Chick-fil-A Leadercast Be empowered with growth insights from worldrenowned leaders. Speakers this year include former GE chairman and CEO Jack Welch, basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, authors Andy Stanley, Dr. Henry Cloud, John Maxwell and David Allen; Navy SEAL and actor Rorke Denver; former Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. This one-of-akind event will be broadcast live from Atlanta and simulcast locally. Join more than 125,000 leaders from around the world to learn to Simply Lead. Chickfil-A Leadercast is one of the largest events of its kind, broadcasting to hundreds of locations around the world. Expect to be challenged, inspired and encouraged. Learn how to improve your own leadership skills and also have the opportunity to network with other leaders in your area. $75 each or $70 each for groups of 10 or more. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-285-5233 leadershipseries.com
May 10 Ozark-u-mentaries Seedling Film Association presents “Ozark-umentaries,” uncovering true stories from Northwest Arkansas by local filmmakers. The three featured films include “Witch Hazel Advent” by Sarah Moore Chyrchel, who follows the life of her grandfather, John Rule, a poet and peace activist living off the grid in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. The second film is a preview of “Ineffable Connections: The Lens to the Soul,” a film by Dan Robinson celebrating the work of Andrew Kilgore, a nationally recognized portrait photographer living in Fayetteville. The third film, “Love You, Too,” profiles Peggie Wallis, an 88-yearold ballet teacher who grew up in New Zealand, trained in Europe and now lives in Northwest Arkansas where she trains young dancers to amazingly high levels of technique – an inspiring story of accomplishment achieved in the last years of life. “Love You, Too” is by broadcast radio and TV professor Dale Carpenter, at the University Arkansas. $10 for non-members, free for museum members. 7-9 p.m. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, Ark. 479-418-5700 crystalbridges.org
May 10-12 Dan Sumerel Horse Training Clinic and Benefit Demonstration Dan Sumerel is the author of "Finding the Magic" and has traveled here and abroad helping people with their horses. Is your horse the “alpha”? Does he walk all over you? Can't catch him? Sumeral teaches horse owners how to undo these problems and develop a relationship built on respect and trust. The benefit demonstration, 7 p.m. May 10, is hosted by Dr. Deb Girlinghouse. A May 11-12 Sumerel Training Clinic, limited to eight horse/handler positions and up to 35 auditors, also will be offered for a fee. Register by phone for the paid clinic. Suggested donation $5 per person or $20 per family. 7-9 p.m. Angel Creek Stables, 1301 Armistead Road, Fort Smith. 479-494-7020 May 11 BladeSports National Finals Cutting Competition Bladesmiths, adrenaline junkies and knife enthusiasts
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The 2013 Relay For Life of North Sebastian – Fort Smith is an organized, overnight community fundraising walk where teams of people camp out around a track and members of each team take turns walking around the track. The event has a family-friendly environment for the entire community with food, games and activities. KFSM news anchor Heather Lewis will emcee the night, along with various bands providing stage entertainment to encourage the walkers. A Luminaria Ceremony will be held at 9 p.m. to remember those lost to cancer, to honor people who have fought cancer in the past and support those whose fight continues. Candles are lit inside of personalized bags and are placed around the Relay track as glowing tributes to those who have been affected by cancer. A Fight Back ceremony sponsored by Cherokee Casino will be held at 11 p.m. This emotionally powerful ceremony inspires Relay participants to take action. The Fight Back Ceremony symbolizes the emotional commitment each of us can make in the fight against cancer. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Free. 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Ramsey Junior High Football Field, 3201 Jenny Lind, Fort Smith. 479-739-8123 relayforlife.org/fortsmithar
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alike will enjoy the BladeSports National Finals Cutting Competition in the Craft Village. This exciting sport starts with the competitor chopping a 2-by-4 in half, then swiftly traveling to cut hanging ropes, rolling ping pong balls, full bottles of water, cans, tennis balls, drinking straws and then finishing the course by chopping the other end off the 2-by-4. The event is timed and the excitement level for spectators is intense. All competitors in this event have qualified through a series of competitions around the United States. The first round is at 10:30 a.m. and finals are at 2:30 p.m. Visit the Craft Village workshops, including the Gun Smith Shop where black powder rifles are made. The Smokehouse Snack Bar in the Village offers great hamburgers and sandwiches, or the Skillet Restaurant is a nice place for a good old-fashioned Southern dinner. The Ozark Folk Center Craft Village is undergoing construction, so admission to the Village is half price: $6 for adults; $4 for children under 12, children 6 and under free. No additional charge to watch the BladeSports Cutting Competition. Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Avenue, Mountain View, Ark. 870-269-3852
May 11 Great Strides Walk Day Great Strides is the CF Foundation’s largest fund-raising event. It provides opportunities for local community members to get involved forming teams through their workplace, through clubs and organizations or with friends and family. Walk Day includes fun children’s activities, food, music and a healthy 2 mile walk. Register a team online. 9 a.m.-noon. Creekmore Park, 3301 South M Street, Fort Smith. 479-784-2368 arkansas.cff.org/greatstrides
National Patriot Night $2.00 off admission with military I.D. Family Chuck Wagon Night Gate tickets $5 & BBQ Meal $6! Tough Enough To Wear Pink Night Everyone Wear Pink! Proceeds benefit The Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House
May 11 Leflore High School Alumni Banquet All former students, faculty and alumni of Leflore, Okla., High School are invited to attend the 54th annual alumni banquet. Classes celebrating milestone anniversaries are especially encouraged to attend. A barbecue dinner will be served at 7 p.m. If you are not on the mailing list for the annual bulletin or need more information, call Susan Ward Cantwell. 5-10 p.m. Poteau High School Gym, 100 Mockingbird Lane, Poteau, Okla. 918-647-6327
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Bonneville House, circa 1870
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Walking Tours Cover People, Places of the Historic District MAY
Truly step back in time during Arkansas Heritage Month and Louis Tilles House, circa 1869 OCTOBER celebrate its theme, Saving Our Historic Structures, by taking the Clayton House’s new walking tour through one of Arkansas’ oldest neighborhoods. Fort Smith’s Belle Grove Historic District boasts the largest variety of Victorian architectural styles of any historic district in the state and is one of the most diverse districts in the nation. This tour provides a booklet featuring the historic homes and a volunteer guide who shares the stories of the people who built the residences and what they did for a living on Garrison Avenue or the Arkansas River. Learn early Fort Smith history in this enjoyable way through the stories (and some myths) about the bankers, saloon owners, cotton merchants, railroad conductors and more who lived in these irreplaceable historic structures. The tour, which begins in the Clayton House front yard and covers up to 12 blocks, will be offered on Mother’s Day and May 19 at no charge, and then on the first and third Sundays of June, July, September and October for a $5 donation. 2:30 p.m. The Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-3000 claytonhouse.org
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May 11 Annual Dogwood Days with Danielle Colby of American Pickers Danielle Colby from The History Channel's “American Pickers” will be autographing photos and "picking" at the Horseshoe Bend Area Chamber of Commerce's Dogwood Days Festival. While the guys are out picking, Danielle holds down the fort at Antique Archaeology, Mike's store and base of operations. She spends her time talking to buyers, packing up shipments and working on a new creative project, whether it's painting, designing clothes or selling vintage-inspired gifts online. During the festival, there also will be a dog pageant, car show, men’s beauty contest. There will be something for everyone, from new products to collector's items to antiques for sale. There also will be the traditional Dogwood Days Three-Person Scramble at the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain, food vendors, kiddie games and attractions, the plant and outdoor exhibit and sale, entertainment in the gazebo and “Wheels in the Bend” car and motorcycle show. Bend Drive, Arkansas 289, Horseshoe Bend, Ark. 870-670-5433 May 11 Girls Inc. Crawfish Boil This unique, casual outdoor event features all-youcan-eat crawfish and fixin's such as collard greens, 66 Entertainment Fort Smith May 2013
corn, potatoes, dirty rice and gumbo. Hot dogs, chips and cookies also are available for the kids. Adult beverages, sodas and water are included. Tickets are available online through the Paypal donation button, from any Girls Inc. board member or by visiting Girls Inc. The crawfish boil will be held at a private home and the location will be given at time of purchase. $50 for family (two adults with kids); $25 per individual. 5:30 p.m. Fort Smith. 479-782-0375 girlsincfortsmith.org
May 11 Lake Alma Trail Hike TrailBlazers Hiking Club will hike Lake Alma Trail, a 3mile hike rated moderate, meandering around the lake with some steep inclines. There are views of the lake, waterfall, historical remnants and spring flowers. Meet at CVs Grocery Store parking lot, 2805 Alma Highway, Van Buren, Ark., to carpool/caravan to trailhead. Free. 8:30 a.m. Lake Alma, Mountain Grove Road, Alma, Ark. 479-646-9562 thcfs.com May 11 Children's Bread Preschool Benefit Pancake Breakfast Enjoy pancakes and a chance to win door prize of Mother's Day gifts in drawings held every 30 minutes. Every mom gets a special treat. All proceeds from the
May 11 Benefit Bake Sale for Evan's Project Evan's Project will have a bake sale to help offset the costs of providing free photography services to parents with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Cupcakes, cookies, brownies, various baked goods for sale in the Community Corner. Free 10 a.m.-2 p.m. BrickCity Emporium Fort Smith, 3215 South 74th Street, Fort Smith. 479-883-4430 evansproject.org
May 11-12 4th Annual Airing of the Quilts Ladies in pioneer days brought their beloved quilts across the country in covered wagons and lovingly cared for them as treasured possessions. Each spring, the ladies would “air” their quilts in the sunshine following long winter days and lots of usage. The practice of airing the quilts continues with this quilt show sponsored by the Alpha Delta Chapter of ESA with proceeds benefiting the South Sebastian County Historical Society. The show is held to increase the public’s awareness and appreciation of the art of quilting, increase the interest and support of the historical society and provide an encouraging environment for quilters to showcase and share their creative endeavors. In conjunction with the beautiful display of quilts at the gym, the Old Jail Museum on the Square in Greenwood will display vintage quilts among the museum’s artifacts, in the 1848 Vineyard Log Cabin, in the Redwine Pioneer School and the Ole Barn during the Quilt Show. The curator has arranged a special exhibit of vintage hats to complement the quilts. Entry forms are available at Hancock Fabrics in Fort Smith and at The Ware House, Chamber of Commerce and Town Square Antiques in Greenwood. Contact Joyce Cormack at 479-996-4474 or Martha Beshears at 479-996-2540 with questions. $5. 9 a.m.5 p.m. May 11; noon-4 p.m. May 12. Historic Rock Gym, 300 East Gary Street, Greenwood, Ark. 479-996-6357 oldjailmuseum.blogspot.com May 11-12 Old Timers Days Arts & Crafts Festival An arts and crafts festival held annually on Historic Main Street. Six blocks of Van Buren’s Main Street will be closed off to provide space for more than 200 exhibitors from more than seven states. A variety of food, entertainment and a children's carnival. Friday evening will feature a gospel concert. Gene Watson will be in concert Saturday night. Saturday and Sunday will have arts and crafts plus entertainment. For general information call Wes at 479-471-8112. For vendor information call Patty at 479-410-3026. 9 a.m. Historic Main Street, Historic Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-410-3026 vanburen.org
May 11-12 13th Annual Spring Fling Hang Glider Fly In Join the Central Arkansas Mountain Pilots (C.A.M.P) as they celebrate the beginning of hang gliding season. Watch and ask questions as they set up their equipment, and see them launch in the afternoon and sail through the skies above Mount Nebo. Due to the sport's high dependence on weather and wind no flight times will be scheduled, but weather permitting the pilots will fly both days. Free. Mount Nebo State Park Visitors Center, Dardanelle, Ark. 479-229-3655
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Cavanal Killer 5-Mile Walk/Run The Cavanal Killer is a 5-mile walk/run to the top of the world's highest hill, Cavanal Hill. This is not a race but trophies will be given for first, second and third places and for largest group or organization. The 5-mile climb is intense, with participants gaining 1,500-foot altitude at an average gradient of 8 percent. This walk/run is not to be taken lightly. Water will be provided at stations along the way but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Transportation will be provided back down the hill. A pre-race spaghetti dinner will be held May 10 at the Lowrey Hotel in Poteau. Additional dinner tickets are $6. Must register by May 1 to be guaranteed a T-shirt. $25, includes registration, T-shirt, lunch and pre-event dinner. Runners: 7:30 a.m. registration; 8:15 run begins; Walkers: 8:30 a.m. registration; 9:30 a.m. walk begins. Poteau Primary School, 407 Hughes Drive, Poteau, Okla. 918-647-9178
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May 11, 18 EBay for Fun and Profit EBay is not just about collecting anymore. Learn the process from listing items, photographing, packing, shipping and electronic payment. Registration required. $55. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning May 11-Aug. 12 American Encounters: Genre Painting and Everyday Life Genre painting flourished in the United States during the mid-19th century. These narrative scenes depicting the everyday activities of “stock” or “typed” characters captivated American audiences. This exhibition of five paintings includes works by George Caleb Bingham, Eastman Johnson and Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait. These are exhibited alongside two paintings from the Louvre that present the Dutch and English schools that helped to inspire American genre artists. This exhibition is part of a multi-year collaboration between Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, the musée du Louvre and the Terra Foundation for American Art. Free. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, Ark. (479) 418-5700
May 12 Mother's Day Tea at Clayton House Make Mother’s Day special by taking advantage of the beautiful 1882 setting of the Clayton House. Enjoy a smorgasbord of delicious treats for lunch, as well as real silver tea service featuring the perfect mid-day luncheon teas and refreshing mimosas. The Fort Smith Heritage Foundation board of directors will appreciate your visit and support of the 36-year-old historic house museum, built more than 130 years ago. Children can make their moms a special gift. Seating will be offered both inside and outside the museum. Drop-in; tickets may be obtained by mailing a check or ordering online at the Clayton House website. $20 adults; $8 for children 12 and under. Noon-3 p.m. The Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-3000 claytonhouse.org
May 13 39th Annual GED Graduation Ceremony U.S. Rep. Steve Womack will provide the commencement address for the Fort Smith Adult Education Center. 7 p.m. Stubblefield Center, 532 North Waldron Road, Fort Smith. 479-785-1232 adulteducationfortsmith.com
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Sharon Randall Returns MAY Syndicated columnist Sharon Randall returns for two appearances benefiting the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust and Friends of the Fort Smith Public Library. At the 5th Annual Book Lovers’ Luncheon, Randall will read and talk about some of her favorite columns and take questions from the audience during a special salad luncheon. She will sign autographs and her books after the luncheon. Returning for An Evening Among Friends, Randall will share her perspectives on life, writing, family, friends, grandparenting and "Las Vegas of All Places." She will also answer questions from the audience. Light refreshments will be served after the event while attendees have the chance to meet Randall and have her sign copies of her book. Randall's weekly column is read by an estimated 6 million readers in more than 400 newspapers. Her column appears each Monday in the Times Record. Proceeds from both events benefit the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust and Friends of the Fort Smith Public Library, non-profit groups providing financial and volunteer support for the library. Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be purchased at all Fort Smith libraries. Book Lovers’ Luncheon: $30 single ticket; $225 for table of eight; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fort Smith Convention Center Lobby, Rogers Avenue and South 9th Street; Evening Among Friends: $25; 7-8:30 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229
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May 13-June 17 Digital Photography 3: People and Faces: Portrait Photography Learn how to work with individuals and groups, relaxing the subject, create a variety of poses and lighting in the studio or out of it. Practice in a handson studio setting. Students will need to have an SLR digital camera. Registration required. $85. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning
May 14 Greening of the Garden This unique outdoor gala, under a giant tent on the Great Lawn, is the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks' signature fundraising event of the year. This year's theme is Big in the South. It will include a Cajun dinner catered by Cafe Rue Orleans and live music by Nathan A Blues, whose lead is the young Nathan Aronowitz. Mix and mingle with friends, peruse the fine items up for auction, enjoy fabulous eats and drinks, stroll the stunningly beautiful garden grounds, and most importantly support the Botanical Garden. Tickets are available online or by phone for $75 each. VIP tables seating 10 guests are $900. 5-9:30 p.m. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 North Crossover Road, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-750-2620 bgozarks.org
May 14 Health Fair As part of National Nursing Home Week, Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation will sponsor a health fair with blood pressure checks, blood sugar screenings and heart healthy recipes. Children will interact with residents with stories and songs and be encouraged to adopt a “grandparent.” Healthy snacks will be served. Free. 5:30 p.m. Van Buren Healthcare and Rehabilitation, 1404 North 28th Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-8021 vbhr.net May 16 Young Christian Musicians Ensemble Concert Young Christian Musicians Ensemble in concert. 7 p.m. King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-2426 vanburen.org
May 16 The Price is Right Live! This hit interactive stage show gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to "Come On Down" to win prizes by playing classic games from television's longest running and most popular game show. From Plinko to Cliffhangers to the Big Wheel, and even the fabulous Showcase, all the favorite games are played just like the TV show. Playing to near sold-out audiences for nearly nine years, the Price Is Right Live! has given away more than $10 million in cash and prizes and sold more than 1.2 million tickets. $44. 7 p.m. Walton Art Center, 495 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-443-5600
May 16 Huntington's Disease Special Event Misty, a Huntington's Disease ambassador from San Diego, Calif., will be the guest speaker. She is a caregiver for her older sister and is committed to helping others realize that help is available. Greg Suter, director of Hereditary Neurological Disease Centre of Wichita, Kan., will answer any questions about testing for Huntington's Disease and discuss current research studies. A light dinner will be provided. Call to reserve
a seat. Free. 6-8 p.m. Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South M Street, Fort Smith. 479-474-2221
May 17 Ballroom Dance The Diamond Dance Club will host a dance featuring the T&T Combo Band of Wes and Hope. They will provide Latin, swing, ballroom, and polka music for your dancing pleasure. The dress is semi-formal to formal with coat and tie required for the men. Membership is not required. Call Betty Farmer for more information. $10. 8-11 p.m. Eagles Ballroom, 3321 South 66th Street, Fort Smith. 479-484-7156 May 17-18 22nd Annual Atkins Picklefest Enjoy the famous "fried dill pickles," pickle juice drinking and pickle eating contests, live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, quilt show, canning contest, bingo games, kids games, 5K run, tractor pull, rodeo, parade, and beauty pageants (held the weekend prior to the festival). Free. Northeast 1st Street, downtown Atkins, Ark. 479-747-0122 May 17 Food For Thought: Coach John McConnell: Book Talk and Film Retired University of Arkansas track coach John McDonnell appears with the release of the book “John McDonnell: The Most Successful Coach in NCAA History” by Andrew Maloney and John McDonnell. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Larry Foley also will show his documentary on McDonnell and moderate a discussion followed by a book signing. This new biography tells the story of the great coach's life and legacy, from his childhood growing up on a farm in 1940s County Mayo, Ireland, to his own running career, to the beginnings of his life as a coach and to all the great athletes he mentored along the way. McDonnell was the head coach of the Arkansas Razorback Track-and-Field teams from 1978 until his retirement in 2008, during which time he won an unprecedented 40 national championships. He currently spends his time in Fayetteville and on his ranch in Oklahoma. Take your lunch or pick it up from Dewey's Cafe. The library provides drinks and dessert. Free. Noon. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 May 17 Scrapbooking in Alma Scrapbbookers are invited to take their projects to the library. Take your own adhesive, photos and scissors and the library will provide the materials for this month's featured layout. Free. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org May 17 Crochet & Knitting Class Learn to knit or crochet in this free class held the third Friday of the month. See the circulation desk to sign up and get a list of supplies you will need. Free. 10 a.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org
May 17 Boots and Bling Ball The Donald W. Reynolds Crisis Intervention is hosting its first-ever Boots and Bling Ball. Wrangle up your cowboy boots and don your shiniest bling for the first
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS ever Fort Smith stampede to benefit the Donald W. Reynolds Crisis Intervention Center (also known as the Crisis Center for Women, or the Fort Smith Women’s Shelter). Attendees will enjoy amazing food and drink, a silent auction, fun dance lessons and plenty of dancing to a Fayetteville band that is quickly growing in popularity. The Backroad Anthem band is a young, high-energy country/rock band with extremely talented musicians featuring the No. 1 fiddle player in Oklahoma. Crisis Intervention Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a vision to serve, protect, and empower victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault to live a life free of fear and harm. There are several ways to be involved in this event, from buying an individual ticket to corporate sponsorship to sponsoring a table or providing an auction item. Several sponsorship levels with great vendor benefits are available. Purchase tickets by calling Susan Steffens, executive director. $50 per person, limited to adults 21 and older. 7-11 p.m. MovieLounge of Fort Smith, 7601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-782-1821 fscic.org
May 17-19 Learning about the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Ellig Stoufer Unit 31 will have a booth set up for three days to promote itself as non-profit organization, to inform the public of what they do, who they help and what how to become a member. A May 18 bake sale will be held offering wonderful homemade treats. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BrickCity Emporium, 3215 South 74th Street, Fort Smith. 479-459-6578 May 18 J.R.'s Country Gospel Variety Show Features the Rubber Band. Great show with great music. $5. 7 p.m. King Opera House, 427 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-2426 vanburen.org
May 18 Focus On Greenwood 15th Annual Golf Tournament Focus on Greenwood's annual golf tournament supports the work of this local service organization, raising funds for the Salvation Army Angel Tree and an adopted family who will receive gifts and food at Christmas. Focus on Greenwood also provides high school scholarships, assists students in need of medical services and supports other local charities. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners: $300 for first place; $240 for second place and $180 for third place. Door prizes and lunch enhance the day for players who can also win a Chevrolet Malibu, supplied by Hug Chevrolet, for a hole in one. Sign-in for the three-person scramble tournament begins at 8 a.m.; tee-off at 9 a.m. Entry fee $120 per team. 8 a.m. Vache Grass Country Club, East Highway 10, Greenwood, Ark. 479-996-4191
May 18 3rd Annual Ride For A Reason Poker Run Good Samaritan Clinic is hosting its third annual bike ride and poker run to raise money to provide quality health care for our area's uninsured or underserved. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., last bike out at 11 a.m. Cash prizes for best and worst hand and a 50/50 raffle, as well as free lunch, are provided. Call Wendy to register for the poker run. $15 per rider; $5 per passenger. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Good Samaritan Clinic, 615 North B Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-0233 good-sam-clinic.net
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Join the gallery artists for the opening reception JUNE and watch them paint on site. Exhibiting artist are Patricia Lappin, Cathy Mason, Jimmy Cool Water, Lee Creek by Patricia Lappin Leach, Barbara Loftin, Cindy Sugg, Lorrie Bridges and others. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free reception 1-4 p.m. May 18. Michael's Mansion, 2900 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-883-8336 michaelsmansion.biz
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May 18 Ozark Wildlife and Landscapes Wildlife photographer Mike Martin gives a presentation of his passion: documenting the wildlife and landscapes of the Ozarks. Following the viewing of his work, Martin will discuss some of the animals he has photographed along with the basics of wildlife photography and camera setup. This is a must-see program for anyone interested in wildlife photography and for those who enjoy the work of a true artist. Martin's work can be seen at ozarknaturegallery.com Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepherd Springs Road, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-2469 arkansasstateparks.com/lakefortsmith/ May 18 Cedarville Foothills Family Festival Enjoy arts and crafts from local vendors, as well as games and prizes, a karaoke party, food and live music. Sponsored by Cornerstone Academy of Christian Leadership, Learning by "The Book" and the Cedarville Public Library. Admission is free. Purchase tickets for games. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. I'ma Jerk Barbeque, Arkansas 59 North, Cedarville , Ark. 479-653-8773
May 18 Steady and F100 on the Appalachian Trail Keith and Linda Geraghty will take the audience on a virtual through-hike of the Appalachian Trail by sharing a slideshow of their experiences. The couple hiked the 2,181-mile Appalachian Trail in 2012. For a preview of their adventure, check out their blog at keithandlindasexcellentadventure.com. Free. 2 p.m. Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith. 479-646-3945 fortsmithlibrary.org
May 18 Honoring Those Who Died in the Line of Duty In coordination with National Police Week, Fort Smith National Historic Site will honor fallen officers. Throughout the day, memorial markers will be on the parade grounds honoring each of the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty between 1872 and 1896 while serving the Fort Smith District Court for the 70 Entertainment Fort Smith May 2013
Western District of Arkansas. Beginning at 6 p.m., a living history program interpreting the dangers faced by officers in the Indian Territory will be presented. At 7 p.m., a ceremony honoring fallen officers will commence with a welcome from Park Superintendent Lisa Frost, a statement from U.S. Marshal Harold Oglesby and a roll call of the officers who died serving the Fort Smith District Court in the 1800s. The evening will finish with lowering the garrison flag to half-staff, firing the cannon and music played by the Fort Smith Firefighters Pipe and Drum Corps. Free. 6-8 p.m. Fort Smith National Historic Site, 301 Parker Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-3961 nps.gov/fosm
May 18 7th Annual Poker Run Approximately 80-mile ride with lots of prizes. Concessions and bike games to follow ride. Proceeds benefit the Dixie Theatre Restoration Fund. $10 per poker hand. 9 a.m. registration at gazebo. Mansfield, Ark. 479-461-4723 mansfieldarkansas.com
May 19 Devil's Den State Park Hike TrailBlazers Hiking Club will end its 11th season of hiking with a spring finale at Devil’s Den State Park. After hiking along the trails of Devil’s Den Loop and Yellow Rock, there will be a wiener roast/potluck at the Cafe Pavilion. Take a side dish, such as a salad, vegetable or dessert to share and your own beverage. Hot dogs and fixins' will be provided. Hikers are invited to take family along as this park can be enjoyed by everyone. Free. 1:30 p.m. Devil's Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas 74, West Fork, Ark. 479-646-9562 thcfs.com
May 20 3rd Annual Popeye Classic Play at the magnificent Eagle Crest Golf Course and enjoy a day of golf combined with a great opportunity for business networking. Sponsored by the Alma Area Chamber of Commerce. $340 entry for a four-person team includes cart, green fee and lunch. Rescheduled from April due to weather. 11 a.m. registratrion; noon
lunch; 1 p.m. shotgun start. Eagle Crest Golf Course, 542 Edwards Road, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4127 almachmaber.com
May 21 Lunch & Learn: Stroke Updates In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Dr. Margaret Tremwel, Medical Director of Sparks Health System's award-winning stroke program, will share new information related to the diagnosis and treatment of stroke. Registration required. Lunch provided. Free valet parking available. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Sparks Regional Medical Center, Shuffield Education Center, 1001 Towson Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-709-3627, 877-709-3627 sparkshealth.com
May 24 Library2Go: New and Improved! Did you know that you can download library e-books, audio books, and videos free from Library2Go using your Fort Smith Public Library card? Find out more at this presentation demonstrating the recent changes and improvements made to the Library2Go downloadable media service. Library staff will answer questions and offer hands-on help after the presentation. Take your e-reader, portable audio device or laptop. Free. Noon-2 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229
May 24 Commissary Kiwanis Club Golf Tournament Players are invited to the 22nd Annual Commissary Kiwanis Club Golf Tournament, a four-player, 18-hole scramble. Lunch will be provided by grill masters from First National Bank at noon, to be followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places, as well as additional competitive prizes. Hole and tournament sponsorships also are being sought. Proceeds support numerous charities, organizations and programs in the River Valley and surrounding areas through this local Kiwanis chapter. The majority of the Commissary Kiwanis Club's work benefits children, through its annual Kids Fishing Derby at the River Valley Nature Center, community programs supported by the club such as Fort Smith Public Schools Partners in Education and Boy Scouts of America, as well as charities the club donates to and assists – Ronald McDonald House, Children's Emergency Shelter, Hanna House and many others. To register or sponsor, contact Chris Gatling. Entry is $260 for a four-person team. Noon. Ben Geren Golf Course, 7200 Zero Street, Fort Smith. 479-883-6368 May 24-26 Riverfest 2013 Festival of the visual and performing arts. Activities for young and old alike, six performance stages, food, arts & crafts. Riverfest hosts more than 250,000 festival-goers each year. $17.50 advance (Walgreens); $35 at the gate. Julius Breckling Riverfront Park, the River Market District, the Clinton Presidential Park and the North Shore Riverwalk, downtown Little Rock, Ark. 501-255-3378 riverfestarkansas.com
May 25 Pioneer Days Parade The Pioneers Days Parade is the annual kickoff to the Old Fort Days Rodeo that starts the evening of May 27 at Kay Rodgers Park. Many riders on horseback, vintage cars, floats, the Old Fort Rodeo Dandies, rodeo officials and royalty will parade from 4th Street and
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May 25 14th Annual Tractor Show Tractors, implements, engines, food, fun and, of course, a tractor pull. Sponsored by the Arkansas Valley Antique Tractor Club. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Across from the Franklin County Fairgrounds, 805 North 29th Street, Ozark, Ark. 479-928-5193 May 26 Trent Monk in Concert Trent Monk will be in concert during the morning service. A love offering will be received. 10:30 a.m. Cliff Terrace Assembly of God, 3301 South 66th Street, Fort Smith. 479-452-5734
May 26 Clayton Conversations: Precious Tombstones from Yesteryear, Revived Learn about this area’s premier example of historic tombstone restoration. Walking through old cemeteries is a favorite hobby of many and conservationist Randy Smith, manager of the VanAlma Edwards Funeral Home, will lead you on a fascinating “stroll” with a special slideshow presentation. Smith has brought new life to the headstones of Van Buren’s earliest settlers in the 10acre Fairview Cemetery. Learn of the stories that cemeteries can tell and appreciate the beautiful family information gleaned more easily today because of Smith’s dedication in saving these historic structures. Celebrate Arkansas Heritage Month, whose theme is “Saving Our Historic Structures,” by learning about this rich – and enduring – source of area history. Music, house tours and refreshments offered at 1 p.m.; program begins at 2 p.m. Reserve seats by calling the Clayton House. $5 suggested donation. 2 p.m. The Clayton House, 514 North 6th Street, Fort Smith. 479-783-3000 claytonhouse.org
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May 27-June 1 Old Fort Days Rodeo One of the best stops on the rodeo circuit, the nation's top cowboys compete for more than $700,000 in prize money – World's Richest Futurity, Super derby, plus sweeps at Kay Rodgers Park. Kay Rogers Park, Fort Smith 479-783-6176 oldfortdaysrodeo.com
May 28 Best Yields on Assets Last of a series of Financial Planning classes examines many alternatives to the current CD and money fund rates. Registration required. $15. 6-8 p.m. UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning, 5318 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-788-7220 uafs.edu/lifelonglearning
May 28 Tasty Tuesday with Tammy in Alma Join Tammy at the library as she demonstrates a quick and easy recipe for pizza rolls that everyone in your family is sure to love. Free. 4-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140 crawfordcountylib.org May 30 Summer Chamber Music Festival: Concert Three Free 7:30 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Fine Arts Center, 320 North Campus Drive, Fayetteville, Ark. 479-575-4701
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May 28 Knit, Stitch, and Crochet Today Anyone who enjoys to knit, stitch, or crochet or wants to learn may take their own 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 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 fortsmithlibrary.org
May 30 SBA Loan Lunch and Learn Workshop The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will present a free SBA Loan Lunch & Learn workshop. This seminar will discuss what an SBA loan is, eligibility requirements and how to apply for an SBA loan. Those seeking to finance new business start-ups or business purchases and those seeking to expand their business are encouraged to attend. Lunch is included under a cosponsorship with United Federal Credit Union. Seating is limited and registration is required by phone or online. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fianna Hills Country Club, 1 Essex Place, Fort Smith. 479-356-2067 asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/russellville.asp May 31 GFWC Women's Community League of Alma/ Alma Rotary Club Golf Tournament Annual GFWC Women's Community League of Alma/Rotary Club Annual Golf Tournament is a twoman scramble with cash prizes for first- and second-place winners. Proceeds benefit Alma Boys and Girls Club and other community organizations. Entry fee includes cart, green fee and lunch. $70 per person. 8 a.m.-noon. Eagle Crest Golf Course, 3926 Golf Course Drive, Alma, Ark. 479-632-8857 May 31 Local Author Event The library is hosting a local author event to showcase local talent. Authors will be available to sell and sign their books. Refreshments will be available. Free. 1-4 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045 crawfordcountylib.org
June 1 19th Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's The nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Free. Riverfront Park & Amphitheatre, North B & Riverfront, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith 479-783-2022 fsmwalk.org
June 1 Lavaca Berry Festival Lavaca celebrates its annual Berry Festival starting with a 5K walk/run at 8 a.m. Race registration starts at 6:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., the festival begins with food and craft booths, live entertainment and shootouts by the Lawbreakers & Peacemakers Western reenactors. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lavaca High School, 603 South Division, Lavaca, Ark. 479-462-9629 June 1 Everyday Superhero 5K/1 Mile Walk The 5K/1-mile walk is an event to benefit the Morgan Nick Foundation and CASA Crawford County. Go dressed as a superhero, leave feeling like one. $25 adults, $10 children 11 and under. 8 a.m. Lee Creek/Mike Myers Park, End of Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-632-6382 72
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June 1 Kiwanis Boy's Camp Fundraiser Bake Sale Kiwanis Boy's Camp is held each summer at Lake Fort Smith for area boys who might otherwise never have the opportunity to attend. All donations are for camp expenses at no cost to attendees or their family. The Fort Smith Noon Kiwanis Club has sponsored the camp for 75 years. All baked goods are prepared by club members and their families and friends. They may be purchased or received through a donation to Kiwanis Boy's Camp. Help send a local boy to camp. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. BrickCity Emporium Community Corner, 3215 South 74th Street, Fort Smith. 479-782-8759
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June 1-July 31 Summer Reading Kickoff Party There will be prize drawings and refreshments at this party to kick-off summer reading programs for all ages. Stop by your neighborhood library to sign up for summer fun and entertainment for all ages. Anyone who lives inside the city limits of Fort Smith and is age 5 or older is eligible for a free library card. Take ID showing your name (or the parent's name for children) and current street address (driver's license, state ID or a bill). A parent or legal guardian must apply in person for children ages 5-15. People who live outside the city limits of Fort Smith can get all the benefits of a Fort Smith Public Library card for only $35 a year. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229
June 1 4th Annual Elks Club Benefit Golf Tournament This will be a four-man scramble played on 18 holes. The tourney is limited to 18 teams. Those without a team are invited and the Elks will help build teams that day. Registration begins at the Deer Trails clubhouse at 7:45 a.m. Tee off starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Elks charities, which focus on youth, veterans and drug awareness. Call for more information, directions or for team reservation. Fee includes golf cart, green fees, unlimited beverages, prizes and lunch. $60 per person. 7:45 a.m. Deer Trails Golf Course at Chaffee Crossing, 11707 Custer Boulevard, Fort Smith. 479-629-3835 or 479-629-2006. June 4 An Evening with Marshal Ward Hill Lamon While doing research at the Huntington, Calif., Library in 2008, author Bob O’Connor stumbled across a book written by the close friend and self-appointed personal body guard of Abraham Lincoln, U.S. Marshal Ward Hill Lamon. The book, “The Life of Abraham Lincoln as President,” sat undiscovered among Lamon’s papers for 130 years. O’Connor will portray Lamon and discuss his research. A book signing will follow and books will be available for purchase. Free. 6:30 p.m. River Park West Room, 121 Riverfront Drive , Fort Smith. 479-709-3766 usmarshalsmuseum.com
June 7-8 LeFlore County OHCE Quilt Show Any resident of Leflore County is invited to enter. This show attracts all skill levels – even a youth category. Features demonstrations of various topics every hour and door prize drawings at each one. The quilt show has a wonderful lunch menu to enjoy while taking a break browsing through our country store. The Challenge Block for this year is "A Passion For Purple" and is open to everyone. The Challenge blocks and your entries for the quilt show must be delivered to the Kiamichi Technology Center between 1-5 p.m. June 5. Entry forms are available at the OSU Extension Office, 102 North Church Street, Poteau, Okla. Call the Extension Office for more information. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kiamichi Technology Center, 1509 South McKenna, Poteau, Okla. 918-647-8231
June 8 Preserving the Past in Print-Stan Kujawa Book Sale An open house, book signing and book sale by author Stan Kujawa, featuring 16 of his publications on Fort Smith and Arkansas history. His titles are a pictorial index of Fort Smith subjects, including postcards of the city, photos of the buildings of Garrison Avenue through history, a study of the May-Lecta Historic District, the Belle Grove Historic District, a history of the Coke Hill neighborhood, a survey of Fort Smith churches and a pictorial history of Fort Chaffee. These invaluable works include old and new photographs and historical documentation on each subject, including the builders, historical occupants, historical and architectural significance of each location. Three new books will be released at this event. Several topics for future publication will also be displayed. The Garrison Avenue database books will be available to research names or business occupants. camelot2k@aol.com. Free. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229 camelot2k@aol.com
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he tortilla oven is the first thing you see at Patron, a new Mexican restaurant in Fort Smith. It’s the first sign that every ingredient here is authentic, fresh and made with care. When complimentary tortilla chips are served with three salsa choices, diners are going to experience an adventure in flavor. “They are a regular salsa, a darker red with roasted tomatoes and very spicy one,” explained Thalia Mendez, sister of owner Raul Mendez. “We give some warning!” The cuisine of western Pacific Mexico is reflected in seafood choices such as Tilapia Patron, lightly breaded tilapia on rice with a signature pineapple-lime sauce. Camarones Rancheros is grilled shrimp cooked with red colorado sauce, grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. The Bahama Rock Shrimp Tacos have chipotle lime dressing over shrimp and Napa cabbage topped with cilantro and diced tomatoes. Oysters on the half shell are available from the appetizer menu. For a new experience, order Molcajete, a combination of chicken and steak served with chipotle sauce, onions, fresh Mexican cheese and nopales, a prickly pear cactus leaf. “It is a lot like a green bean,” explained Mendez. Enormous, fresh salads are a speciality of Patron. The Sol Y Luna salad is dressed in aged balsamic vinegar and topped with caramelized walnuts, dried cranberries, orange wedges and blue cheese crumbles. Diners who love traditional dishes will find enchiladas, chimichangas, flautas, tamales and fajitas. Lunch specials are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many specialties come A la Parilla (from the grill). Order Arachara, soften marinated skirted steak accompanied by a chicken habanera enchilada or Chile Verde, chucks of pork cooked in spicy tomatillo sauce. Grilled chicken also comes in a variety of dishes.
Thalia Mendez, above, with a member of the wait staff in the colorful Patron Mexican Grill. A Hibiscus Margarita, far left, is garnished with dried petals and includes mescal, hibiscus and a little chile powder.
The drink menu is full of colorful margarita choices, including a beautiful hibiscus margarita with dried hibiscus flowers as a garnish. Tamarindo is a bittersweet flavor. A habanero lime variety is flavorful but not hot. Patron’s bar also serves mojitos and many Mexican beers. Several big screens in the bar area make it an inviting place to watch games with an order of nachos, cheese dip or Patron Gouda fondue, a sizzling skillet of melted Gouda and choice of chorizo, poblano rajas or mushrooms. Children who only eat chicken strips can order chicken strips, but there also is a child’s taco plate, quesadillas or a burrito. The Kids Special is grilled chicken on a bed of rice with cheese sauce. For dessert, the menu offers Tres Leches cake, Mexican flan, Margarita lime cake or sopapillas.
Sol Y Luna Salad with orange wedges, dried cranberries and caramelized walnuts.
Molcajete – chicken and steak with nopales.
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