NW Arkansas today
Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008
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QUOTE OF THE DAY “We want people to see the name Marshall Islands and know where we are.” Watson Attari of Springdale, about the first Olympic team from the Marshall Islands to compete
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Today’s happenings Spinning and lace-making demonstrations, 1-4 p. m., Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park Hiroshima / Nagasaki Commemoration featuring Adolph Reed Jr., 6 p. m., Fulbright Peace Fountain, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Looking ahead Northwest Arkansas Beekeepers Association, 7 p. m. Monday, Washington County Extension Building, 2536 N. McConnell Ave., Fayetteville Women’s Connection luncheon: “The Color of Mercy,” noon Tuesday, Clarion Inn, Fayetteville The Biggest Loser, 12: 15 p. m. Wednesday, Pontiac Coffee House, Springdale Mount Sequoyah Singer / Songwriter Retreat, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Mount Sequoyah Conference Center, Fayetteville Cafecito Multicultural networking, 8-9 a. m. Thursday, Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce, Rogers Free dance teacher forum with the Houston Ballet, 9 a. m. Thursday, Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville Bunny Story Time for preschoolers with Sue Ann Pekel, 10: 30 a. m. Thursday, Crystal Bridges at the Massey, Bentonville Fourth annual Backpack Day, 4 p. m. Thursday, Jones Center for Families, Springdale
Health education Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p. m. today, Alano Club, 568 W. Sycamore St., Fayetteville Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p. m. and 8 p. m. today, noon, 5: 30 p. m. and 8 p. m. Monday-Tuesday, 218 Cherry St., Rogers Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p. m. today-Saturday, 204 N. Thompson Ave., 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 and Thursday, Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St., Springdale Weight Watchers, 11: 30 a. m. and 5: 30 p. m. Monday, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Rogers Eating Disorders Anonymous, 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 Driver Safety Class, 12: 30-5 p. m. Tuesday, Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St., Springdale
Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group, 1 p. m. Tuesday, Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St., Springdale
Stroke Support Group of Benton County, 3-5 p. m. Tuesday, Mercy Medical Center, Rogers
Co-Dependents 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
Dementia 101, 10-11 a. m. Wednesday, Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St., Springdale
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
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
Nutrition and Healthy Aging, 1-2 p. m. Friday, Highlands Crossing Community Center, Bella Vista
Support for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Patients, 10 a. m. Saturday, Cancer Support Home, 1101 N. Woolsey Ave., Fayetteville
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