by - January 12, 2012 9:41 am
Area permit values up 34.4% during 2011
A surge of commercial construction in Fort Smith was largely responsible for a more than 34% gain in combined building permit values in Fort Smith, Greenwood and Van Buren during…
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by - January 12, 2012 9:41 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Becoming a Locavore!
-Natalie Freeman- Have you thought that the squash you bought at the store possibly traveled over 1,000 miles to get to your table? Do you find yourself questioning how we…
by - January 12, 2012 9:40 am
Foreclosure activity stalls, properties in limbo
Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac reports 7,685 foreclosure filings in Arkansas during 2011. The distressed mortgage activity across the Natural State declined 61% from the prior year. In the Fort Smith region,…
by - January 12, 2012 9:37 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Food Preservation – Pressure Canning
-Susan Holman- Harvest time is near. Learn how to preserve your bountiful harvest for years to come. Students will receive a list of items needs for food preservation as well…
by - January 12, 2012 9:36 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Interior Design – Finish Materials
-Erica Bartels- Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the amount of finish materials to choose from? Tile, stone, laminate, wood, and various other flooring and wall materials are readily available,…
by - January 12, 2012 9:23 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Green Building Concepts: For Your Own Home
-Terry Tremwel- Here’s a great opportunity for you to get an overview of sustainable home design. You will take a field trip to a local example of energy efficient design…
by - January 12, 2012 9:20 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Food Preservation – Canning
-Natalie Freeman- Continue the family traditions of canning in your own home. You will get hands-on experience and knowledge in canning and home preserving. This class will include a packet…
by - January 12, 2012 9:19 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Interior Design – Intro to Space and Color
-Erica Bartels- Your personal design space is important and perhaps you are thinking about remodeling or updating your home or office, or maybe you are building a new home? Space-planning…
by - January 12, 2012 9:18 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Clean Green
– Natalie Freeman- There are many cleaning & home supplies that can be made with few ingredients already in your pantry. These supplies are affordable, non-toxic, safe and easy to…
by - January 12, 2012 9:11 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Home Brewing: A Beginner’s Guide to an Old Process
-Paul Van Lare- Step back in time to learn a process that was thought to have started in the Iron Age, 2500 years ago. This short workshop will introduce you…
by - January 12, 2012 9:09 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Starting from Seeds: Grow Your Own
-Natalie Freeman- Why purchase vegetable starts from the store when you can start seeds in your home for your garden? This class is for beginners interested in starting plants from…
by - January 12, 2012 9:08 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Car Care Course: Basic Maintenance for Anyone
-Ken Butler- Saving money is good. Doing it yourself even better! You will learn basic maintenance tips and tricks for your vehicle from a Master Service Technician with over 30…
by - January 12, 2012 9:07 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Spanish Intermediate
-Sofia Cunningham- Quieres aprender más español? (Want to learn more Spanish?) Intermediate Spanish will take your Spanish speaking abilities to the next level. Build on the basics of pronunciation and…
by - January 12, 2012 9:06 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Discover – France
-Jane Wineland- Get a taste of what it is like to travel in France. Celebrate the French style in language, food, travel, film, fashion, and culture. Learn basic phrases to…
by - January 12, 2012 9:04 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Workplace Spanish
-Eneldia Berlanga-Thames- Designed for workers and professionals that want to be able to communicate in Spanish. Learn Spanish phrases for better customer service. This class is beginner’s level Spanish but…
by - January 12, 2012 9:03 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Workplace Spanish
-Eneldia Berlanga-Thames- Designed for workers and professionals that want to be able to communicate in Spanish. Learn Spanish phrases for better customer service. This class is beginner’s level Spanish but…
by - January 12, 2012 9:02 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Discover – China
-Hui Apple- One of the world’s oldest cultures, China has many fascinating sides. Learn simple Chinese phrases, and the traditions, arts and literature of the most populous country in the…
by - January 12, 2012 9:01 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – American Sign Language 2
-Julie King- Ready to taking your signing to the next level? Want to know the customs and culture of the deaf ? American Sign Language 2 is open to any…
by - January 12, 2012 8:59 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – American Sign Language 1
-Julie King- Be introduced to the language of the deaf world by learning the manual alphabet, numbers and basic vocabulary and phrases. By the end of the course, you should…
by - January 12, 2012 8:58 am
UAFS Center for Lifelong Learning – Spanish Basics
-Sofia Cunningham- The Spanish language is very common in the United States today and this beginning level class will help you reach more people in your neighborhood or workplace. This…