Monthly Archives: July 2012

Sign Up for Bike Maintenance Class for Women

Join a group of experienced female cyclists who will share their knowledge and tips on bike maintenance before, during, and after your ride, Tuesday, August 7 between 7-9 p.m. at the River Trail Rentals (140 Riverfront Drive) in North Little Rock. Learn how to: Complete a pre-ride check Change a flat tire Make bike fit adjustments Clean and lube the bike and more The registration fee of $20 covers the cost of a multi-tool that participants can keep to continue with their bike repair skills. Register NOW! The class size is limited. RSVP to Willa Williams at wwilliams@northlittlerock.ar.gov or (501) … Continue reading

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Learn to Make Personal Care Products

Join the Central Arkansas Library System – Main Library for a workshop on how to make your own personal care products, Monday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Lee Room (100 Rock Street) in downtown Little Rock. Learn to make your own toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, and more so that you don’t have to pay for commercially-available sweet-smelling chemical poisons. Refreshments will be provided. The Lee Room is located on the library’s fifth floor. Contact Sarah at sshera@cals.org if you have any questions.

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7/30/12: Northwest AR Canoe Club Monthly Meeting

Meet fellow canoeing enthusiasts near you! Join Northwest Arkansas Canoe Club for its monthly meeting, tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Jim’s Razorback Pizza (2620 W. 6th Street) in Fayetteville. For more information, visit the Club website at www.arkansascanoeclub.com.

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7/24/12: North Central AR Beekeepers Association Monthly Meeting

Interested in keeping bees? Wanna meet fellow beekeepers? Then, attend North Central Arkansas Beekeeping Association’s monthly meeting, tonight at 7 p.m. at Farm Bureau Insurance (1424 Highway 62 W) in Mountain Home. For more information, contact Nina Huddleston by clicking here.

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7/24/12: Central AR Canoe Club Monthly Meeting

Meet fellow canoeing enthusiasts near you! Join Central Arkansas Canoe Club for its monthly meeting, tonight at 7 p.m. at the Oyster Bar (3003 West Markham Street) in Little Rock. For more information, visit the Club website at www.arkansascanoeclub.com.

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7/19/12: Ozark Foothills Beekeepers Association Monthly Meeting

Interested in keeping bees? Wanna meet fellow beekeepers? Then, attend Ozark Foothills Beekeeping Association’s monthly meeting, tonight at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church (43 Oak Tree Road) in Damascus. For more information, contact Sonny Chidister by clicking here.

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7/16/12: Ouachita Beekeepers Association Monthly Meeting

Interested in keeping bees? Wanna meet fellow beekeepers? Then, attend Ouachita Beekeeping Association’s monthly meeting, tonight at 7 p.m. at Union Bank of Mena (303 Highway 71 N) in Mena. For more information, contact Cleve Hughes by clicking here.

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7/14/12: Backyard Poultry Workshop

Interested in keeping chickens? Then, come to my presentation on backyard poultry, tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at Adolphine Fletcher Terry (2015 Napa Valley Drive) in west Little Rock. Nao Ueda, author of GreenAR by the Day and mamma to several chickens, will discuss how to get started on keeping chickens in your backyard. Topics to be covered include: Ordinances Breed selection Housing needs Feeding & watering Poultry health Care of eggs Free and open to the public. Call the library at (501) 228-0129 for more information.

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7/14/12: Plant Services Used Plant Sale

For great bargains on used plants, visit Plant Services (5514 Crystal Hill Road) in North Little Rock, tomorrow between 9 a.m. to noon. I have bought several gently used plants for amazing prices. Can’t make it this Saturday? Don’t worry. Plant Services has a used plant sale every second Saturday of the month.

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7/14/12: Audubon Society of Central AR Monthly Field Trip

Join Audubon Society of Central Arkansas (ASCA) for its monthly field trip, tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Bois D’Arc Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Hope. If you would like to carpool from Little Rock, meet at 7 a.m. at the south end of the commuter parking lot at I-630/I-430 at Shackleford Road. Otherwise, meet at Bois D’Arc lake around 9 a.m. Target birds include be Purple and Common Gallinules and their young, herons, egrets, Anhingas, and possibly an alligator! Very little walking will be involved. Bring scopes, plenty of water, snacks, and lunch. Bois D‘Arc WMA can be reached from … Continue reading

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