QUOTE OF THE DAY “The bottom line is we have to increase the number of adults in the state with college degrees.” State Sen. Gilbert Baker, on a report issued Friday that shows a lower percentage of college graduates in Arkansas than other Southern states Article, 1 B Today’s happenings North Franklin County Fair, all day, fairgrounds, Ozark Mount Sequoyah Singer / Songwriter Retreat, all day, Mount Sequoyah Conference Center, Fayetteville Washington County Fair, livestock shows, 8 a. m.-5 p. m.; arts and crafts, 9 a. m.-5 p. m., Washington County Fairgrounds, Fayetteville Guided Tours of Van Winkle Hollow, 8 a. m., 10 a. m., noon and 2 p. m., Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Rogers AARP Mature Driving Course, 9 a. m.-2 p. m., Fayetteville Public Library Guided Tour of Shaddox Hollow, 9 a. m., Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Rogers Frisbee Day, 10 a. m., Jones Center for Families, Springdale Saturday Studio Hours, 10-11 a. m., Community Imagination Studio, 818 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville National Federation of the Blind of Northwest Arkansas, noon, Jones Center for Families, Springdale Kids and Teen LIFE End of Summer Fling, 3-8 p. m., Jones Center for Families, Springdale Pickin’ in the Park, 6 p. m., Frisco Park, Rogers Ozark Demolition Derby, 7: 30 p. m., Parsons Stadium, Springdale Looking ahead Burgess Civil War Collection, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park Washington County Fair, livestock and horticulture events, 8 a. m.-9 p.m. Monday-Aug. 23; carnival rides, 10 a. m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Aug. 23; Washington County Fairgrounds, Fayetteville Senior Democrats of Northwest Arkansas: Scholarship Lottery Discussion with Lt. Gov. Bill Halter, 11: 30 a.m. Tuesday, Western Sizzlin’, Springdale Home and garden Bentonville Farmers Market, 6: 30 a. m.-1 p.m. today, Dave Peel Park Eureka Springs Farmers Market, 9 a. m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 7 a. m.-noon Tuesday and Thursday, old Johnny Russell Theater Fayetteville Farmers Market, 7 a. m.-1 p.m. today, Tuesday and Thursday, Fayetteville Square; Mill District Market, Sixth Street and School Ave., 4-7 p.m. Thursday Gentry Farmers Market, 8 a. m.-noon, today and Tuesday, West Main Street Harrison Farmers Market, 7 a. m.-noon today and Tuesday, downtown square Rogers Farmers Market, 7 a. m.-1 p.m. today and Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. Monday, Frisco Park Siloam Springs Farmers Market, 7: 30 a. m.-12: 30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, City Park Springdale Farmers Market, 7 a. m.-1 p. m., today and Wednesday, Jones Center for Families Flower, Garden and Nature Society of Northwest Arkansas: “Water Garden Plants: Aesthetics and Filtration,” 9: 30 a.m. today, Jones Center for Families, Springdale Season ends for Springdale pool The Springdale Aquatic Center, located at the corner of Watson and Pleasant Streets, will close for the season at 6: 45 p.m. Sunday. The pool will reopen on Memorial Day. More information is available by calling (479 ) 750-8185.
— ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Veterans hospital hosts job fair The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville will host a job fair from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Building No. 3 Auditorium. The event will provide information to residents about employment opportunities and benefits at the hospital. More information is available by calling (479 ) 444-5020, ext. 5180.
— ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Lifelong learning office sets reception The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville will host an open house from 10 a. m.-noon Aug. 26 at the UA Global Campus, 2 E. Center St. The event is open to Osher members and residents over 50 who are interested in Osher programs. Fall classes for the institute will begin Sept. 2 and include study groups, “Dine and Discover” and “Out and About Thursdays.” Courses are non-credit and have no tests or grades. More information is available at olli. uark. edu.
Visit us on the Web For weather updates and additional Northwest Arkansas news, visit www. nwanews. com.
FEEDBACK:
Something to say about this topic? Submit a Letter to the Editor online
