by - November 24, 2013 9:08 pm
Food Bank’s Jewels of Giving aids families in need
Rachel Money told a gala audience that she was able to be there because bubble gum and comic books helped change her life. The gum and the comics were tokens…
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by - November 24, 2013 12:40 pm
More than $100,000 raised for St. Jude at ‘Give thanks’ event
More than 500 people helped raise more than $100,000 on a crisp, breezy Saturday (Nov. 23) for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the second annual St. Jude “Give…
by - November 23, 2013 4:18 pm
Champions for Kids conference focused on mobilizing community
Unilever hosted on Thursday (Nov. 21) the fourth annual Champions for Kids Conference at the Embassy Suites in Rogers. Champions for Kids is a nonprofit that mobilizes millions of people…
by - November 23, 2013 3:47 pm
Gaslight Gala commemorates 120 year-old Clayton House wedding
It was a step back in time on Friday evening (Nov. 22), as 150 guests gathered at The Clayton House in Fort Smith for the first annual "Gaslight Gala." The…
by - November 22, 2013 11:12 am
Holiday Market marks 20th year with ‘Blast from the Past’
Junior League of Fort Smith celebrated the 20th anniversary of its signature fundraiser, Holiday Market, with a "Blast from the Past" preview party on Thursday (Nov. 21) evening. Hundreds gathered…
by - November 20, 2013 4:50 pm
Blentlinger’s roots run deep at Immaculate Conception
Sharon Blentlinger is pretty much a rock star in the world of parochial schools. She has been at the helm of Immaculate Conception Elementary School's leadership for 27 years, after…
by - November 17, 2013 6:35 pm
Taste of Trinity delivered different cultural tastes
Fort Smith-based Trinity Junior High school held Taste of Trinity on Saturday (Nov. 16) to give everyone a taste from all the cultures attending the school. There was something for…
by - November 15, 2013 3:47 pm
‘The Show of the Century’ celebration held at Crystal Bridges
On Thursday (Nov. 14), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art hosted "The Show of the Century" as a part of its Art Night Out program. More than 100 guests enjoyed…
by - November 13, 2013 9:30 pm
November makes way for Holiday festivities
Black Friday shopping isn't the only thing to look forward to in late November. International Games Day Gamers will rejoice on Nov. 16 as the Fort Smith Public Library hosts…
by - November 13, 2013 8:56 pm
Charity walks, kids conference and Willie come to NWA
There are plenty of reasons to be thankful for November in Northwest Arkansas, as the region plays host to 5Ks, galas, conferences and concerts. Champions for Kids Annual Conference Unilever…
by - November 11, 2013 3:11 pm
Crystal Bridges reflects on two years, million-plus visits
One of the more interesting lessons learned during the first two years of operations at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville is that the door handle labels reading…
by - November 10, 2013 9:47 pm
Jones Center gala features ‘Big Apple’ experiences
A gala to help provide money for the future of The Jones Center’s operations and programs included an announcement about a gift that will allow researchers to study the past….
by - November 10, 2013 10:19 am
Record crowd attends FSPL Black-tie Bingo
It was a record-setting night for the Fort Smith Public Library on Saturday (Nov. 9) as its Black-Tie Bingo event drew its largest crowd to date. Nearly 200 guests came…
by - November 8, 2013 3:03 pm
Fort Smith RAM debuts Winslow Homer Exhibit
The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM) debuted its highly-anticipated exhibit, Winslow Homer and the American Pictorial Press in America, on Thursday (Nov. 7) evening. More than 100 art-lovers gathered…
by - November 6, 2013 10:54 am
Empty Bowls help fill funds for LifeSource programs
More than 200 people piled into the Mt. Sequoyah Retreat Center dining hall Tuesday evening (Nov. 5) to enjoy gourmet soup, bread and dessert at the Empty Bowls event, which…
by - November 3, 2013 4:15 pm
Texas Hold’em Poker Par-Tee a good bet for First Tee
First Tee of Fort Smith held a Texas hold’em poker tournament Saturday night (Nov. 2) at the Knights of Columbus in Fort Smith. The event managed to attract 40 players,…
by - October 30, 2013 10:07 pm
Eighth annual Power of the Purse benefits Imagination Library
More than 300 women came together on Wednesday (Oct. 30) to demonstrate the Power of the Purse in support of United Way's early childhood literacy initiative, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library….
by - October 30, 2013 7:49 pm
More than $245,000 raised for NWA Loving Choices
Loving Choices Pregnancy Centers of NWA raised $245,044 at its 26th annual fundraising banquet Tuesday (Oct. 29) at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Nearly 900 guests heard a…
by - October 30, 2013 7:44 pm
Fort Smith celebrates milestones and museum cornerstones
From chamber milestones to museum cornerstones, November is packed with a lot of history and several opportunities to celebrate. UAFS to host Grammy winner The University of Arkansas at Fort…
by - October 30, 2013 7:38 pm
‘Big’ things are in store for November events in NWA
November brings New York style, a little art history and some "Empty Bowls" to Northwest Arkansas. Rogers Little Theater presents "Don't Dress for Dinner" The Rogers Little Theater will debut…