QUOTE OF THE DAY “These are not great economic times, as we discussed. But the need is so great. I do believe we can make a very convincing argument for how important it is for the state.” Dr. Peter Kohler, vice chancellor for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, on efforts to convince the state to fund a satellite campus
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Today’s meetings Springdale Street and Capital Improvement Committee, noon Walton Arts Center Foundation, 4 p. m. Fayetteville Tree and Landscape Advisory Committee, 4 p. m. Rogers Planning Commission, 4: 30 p. m. Washington County Quorum Court Budget Committee, 4: 45 p. m. Bentonville Planning Commission, 5 p. m. Fayetteville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 5: 30 p. m. Elkins School Board, 6 p. m. Fayetteville City Council, 6 p. m. Rogers School Board, 6 p. m. Fayetteville Partners for Better Housing, 6: 15 p. m. Rogers Library Board of Trustees, 6: 30 p. m. Siloam Springs Board of Directors, 6: 30 p. m. Bethel Heights City Council, 7 p. m. Lowell City Council, 7 p. m. Pea Ridge City Council, 7 p. m. Today’s happenings Senior Democrats of Northwest Arkansas: “Arkansas and the Lack of Support for Obama’s Historic Victory,” 11: 30 a. m., Western Sizzlin, Springdale Family Passport Night, 5: 30 p. m., Jones Center for Families, Springdale Interactive performance by percussionist Stephin Booth, 6: 45 p. m., Jones Center for Families, Springdale Free Holiday Concert, 7-8 p. m., Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale “A Singing Celebration: Vocals and Choir,” 7: 30 p. m., Breedlove Auditorium, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Looking ahead International Education Week Potluck, 11: 30 a. m.-1 p. m. Wednesday, Northwest Arkansas Community College Student Center Room 108, Bentonville Mike Sypult: “A History of Railways in Northwest Arkansas,” noon Wednesday, First United Methodist Church’s Ivey Hall, Springdale Crystal Bridges to show collection The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will offer a “Look at the Collection” from 5: 30-7 p. m. today at the Bentonville Public Library’s Wal-Mart Community Room. Chief curator Chris Crosman will present an overview and images of announced works that will be part of the museum’s permanent collection. The event is free and open to the public. More information is available by calling (479 ) 418-5700.
— ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Philanthropy luncheon set Wednesday The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Northwest Arkansas chapter will honor Greg and Hannah Lee as the area’s top philanthropists at the seventh annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon at 11: 30 a. m. Wednesday at the Embassy Suites in Rogers. The luncheon recognizes individuals and organizations who have contributed to charities and causes in Northwest Arkansas. Other award winners include outstanding volunteer fundraiser David Banks; the Schmieding Foundation as outstanding foundation; outstanding fundraising executive Micki Harrington; Zero Mountain as outstanding corporation; the Junior League of Northwest Arkansas as outstanding philanthropic organization. David Lashley will be presented with the lifetime achievement award. More information is available by calling Hope Bradberry at (479 ) 575-0693.
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