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Posted on Sunday, November 16, 2008

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QUOTE OF THE DAY “Our purpose is not so much to punish as to work with them so they are in compliance with the regulations.” Patricia Campbell, HUD spokesman, on working with the Fort Smith Housing Authority which is accused of violating federal regulations and misspending more than $ 500, 000

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Today’s happenings 20 th annual Fall Antique Show and Sale, 10 a. m.-4 p. m., Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Eureka Springs Northwest Arkansas Documentary Film Festival, 10 a. m.-6 p. m., J. B. Hunt Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Santa Paws 2008, 1-6 p. m., Bigwag Dog Bakery, 2301 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Looking ahead AARP Mature Driving Course, 9 a. m.-2 p. m. Monday, Fayetteville Public Library LifeWriters, 10 a. m. Monday, Shiloh Museum General Store, Springdale Frenchy Lunning: “Japanese Anime and the American Animation Industry,” noon Monday, Latture Conference Center, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith 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, and 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 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 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 Survivors’ Circle, 5: 30 p. m. Monday, Cancer Support Home, 1101 N. Woolsey Ave., Fayetteville Family-Centered Caregiving Education and Support Group, 6 p. m. Monday, Schmieding Center, 2422 N. Thompson St., Springdale 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 Stroke Support Group of Benton County, 3-5 p. m. Tuesday, Mercy Medical Center, Rogers 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

Dementia Seminar: Communication and Behavior Management, 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

Brain Teasers Train the Trainer Workshop, 1-2 p. m. Wednesday, Highlands Crossing Community Center, 1801 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista

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

Missouri Lottery Lotto: 2-9-16-17-26-40. Jackpot estimated at $ 1. 2 million. Powerball: 3-7-8-12-44. PB: 37. Jackpot estimated at $ 42 million. UAFS to host canned food drive The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith’s student ambassadors will host an annual food drive this week. The group is collecting canned food for local nonprofits. Collection boxes will be located in front of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center fireplace and at other campus buildings Monday-Friday. More information is available by calling (918 ) 774-4909.

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