NW Arkansas today
Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2008
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QUOTE OF THE DAY “If you hear about a crop you can sell for $ 800 a pound for the dry roots, you’re going to get interested.” Andy Hankins, an extension specialist at Virginia State University, describing “wild-simulated” ginseng Article, 1 B
Looking ahead Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk to Cure Diabetes Corporate Recruitment Breakfast, 7: 30 a. m. Tuesday, Embassy Suites, Rogers Women’s Connection High Style Luncheon, noon-1: 30 p. m. Tuesday, Clarion Inn, Fayetteville The Heritage Trail: One Route, Three Histories of Arkansas, 4: 30-7: 30 p. m. Thursday, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Fayetteville National Railway Historic Society, 7 p. m. Thursday, Shiloh Museum, Springdale Fourth annual Habitat For Humanity Hammer and Nail Golf Classic, 8 a. m. Friday, Lost Springs Golf Course, Rogers Third Friday Twilight Walk, 4-8 p. m. Friday, downtown Rogers 18 th annual White Street Studio Walk, 4-10 p. m. Friday, White Street, Eureka Springs
Health education Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p. m. today, Alano Club, 568 W. Sycamore St., Fayetteville Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 and 8 p. m. today, and noon, 5: 30 and 8 p. m. Monday-Tuesday, 218 Cherry St., Rogers Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p. m. today-Saturday, 204 N. Thompson St., No. 4, Springdale Free Body Composition Analysis, 7 a. m.-7 p. m. Monday and Wednesday, Diet Center, 1137 N. Curtis Ave., Suite 103, Pea Ridge Brain Teasers Club, 10-11 a. m. Monday, Highlands Crossing Community Center, Bella Vista Weight Watchers, 11: 30 a. m. and 5: 30 p. m. Monday, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Rogers Eating Disorders Anonymous Group, 5: 30 p. m. Monday, Alano Club, 568 W. Sycamore St., Fayetteville Women With Cancer, 5: 30 p. m. Monday, Cancer Support Home, Bentonville Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6 p. m. Monday, 201 N. W. J St., Bentonville; John Powell Senior Center, Springdale; United Methodist Church, Elm Springs; Temple Baptist Church, Rogers Alcoholics Anonymous Campus Group, 7 p. m. Monday, Presbyterian and Disciples Center, 902 W. Maple St., Fayetteville Gamblers Anonymous of Northwest Arkansas, 6-7: 30 p. m. Monday, Harvey Jones Health Education Building, Springdale
Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group, 1-2: 30 p. m. Tuesday, Schmieding Center, Springdale
Codependents Anonymous, 7 p. m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, 2535 W. New Hope Road, Rogers
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p. m. Tuesday, and noon and 8 p. m. Friday, Community Church, 75 E. Lancaster, Bella Vista
Coping and Conversation, noon Wednesday, Cancer Support Home, 1101 N. Woolsey Ave., Fayetteville
HIV Prevention Outreach, free and confidential testing, 5-7 p. m. Wednesday, Washington County Drug Court Building, 205 Holcomb, Springdale
Need Help Locating Health Information on the Internet ?, noon-3 p. m. Thursday, Schmieding Center, Bella Vista
Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group, 2 p. m. Thursday, Gardens at Osage Assisted Living, Bentonville
Diabetes Support Group, 7 p. m. Thursday, Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital, 205 E. Jefferson St., Siloam Springs
Northwest Arkansas Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p. m. Thursday, Central United Methodist Church, Rogers
Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer, 10 a. m. Saturday, Cancer Support Home, Fayetteville
Missouri Lottery Lotto: 11-12-18-23-39-40. Jackpot estimated at $ 1. 3 million. Powerball: 7-18-30-41-45. PB: 6. Jackpot estimated at $ 20 million. Art sale benefits Children’s Shelter The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter will host its second Spring Art Fling 4-8 p. m. May 17 at Interiors Galleria, 4301 Pleasant Crossing Parkway in Rogers. Works donated by 45 area artists will be on display and available for purchase. Silent auction items also will be available for advanced viewing and bidding. The evening will include wine tasting, refreshments and entertainment. The shelter hopes to raise $ 25, 000 for supplies and continuing education. More information is available by calling Chris Schwind at (479 ) 530-2772 or Peggy Treasure at (479 ) 899-6766.
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