With just about a month until graduation, the seven members of Homegrown Arkansas, all seniors at eStem High Public Charter School in downtown Little Rock, describe the ups and downs of the organization they created. Continue reading
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Recycling: So easy the whole family can do it
In April of this year, Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction District implemented a new recycling program for the residents in the cities of Little Rock, North Little Rock and Sherwood. Continue reading
Artist-in-Residency Program & Thea Foundation/ACH Art Sale
Thea Foundation and Arkansas Children’s Hospital are hosting a patient art show beginning today! The show will culminate in an art sale in conjunction with the Argenta Art Walk this Friday from 5:30-8:00pm.
According to the Thea Foundation, “the Artist-in-Residency Program, made possible through a grant from the Arkansas Arts Council, brings art participation to the patient’s bedside, allowing the patient an outlet for expression and creativity.”
Artists Hamid Ebrahimifar and Elizabeth Weber work with the patients, teaching them content standards in art as well as addressing Mathematics, Social Science, and Language Arts as outline by state core standards. This experience offers patient a way to “express themselves and gain some control over their environment, decreasing their fear and anxiety of being in a hospital.”
For more information about ACH please call the ACH Foundation at 501-364-2646. For more information about Thea Foundation and/or its ArtWalk events, contact Elaine Akin at 501-379-9512 or elaine@nulltheafoundation.org.
The Thea Foundation is located at 401 Main Street, Suite 100, North Little Rock. Gallery hours are M – F, 9am – 12pm, 1 – 5pm. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information on Thea and its programs, visit www.theafoundation.org.
Weekend To Dos
Looking for some family friendly events for the weekend? Concerts for teens, fall festivals, and celebrating cyclists are just a few of your options. Continue reading
Rhea Lana’s of Greater Little Rock
It’s time to register for Rhea Lana’s Greater Little Rock consignment sale! The sale has moved to a new location this year – the sale will now be held in the former North Little Rock Wal-Mart at 3801 Camp Robinson Road, from April 15th-21st.
Rhea Lana’s sale is has become the one-stop shop for moms, grandmoms, and mothers-to-be. You can find deals on brands such as Gymboree, Hollister, American Eagle, Gap, Baby Lulu, Polo, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Cottontail Originals, Pepper Toes, Anavini, Lucky Jeans, Amanda Remembered and Cach Cach. Consignment sales are a great way to sell your gently used baby equipment, clothing, and accessories. As a consignor, you will be eligible for several opportunities to shop early, which means you will get first pick of the best items on sale!
The database is now open for registration, so don’t delay – sign up to sell today! You will be amazed at how easy it is to make enough extra cash to pay for new a new seasonal wardrobe! Consignors set their own prices and receive 70% of the price back at the end of the sale. Unsold items are graciously donated to local shelters and charities.
For more information about Rhea Lana’s Greater Little Rock sale, please see their website at .
Little Rock Parks and Recreation’s Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation is a a method of providing people who are differently abled with ways to bring positive emotional, social, physical or cognitive changes into their lives. TR activities, referred to as “interventions,” are designed to foster independence and develop skills for improved quality of life. These programs are highly structured, goal oriented opportunities to bring about change while incorporating a participant’s individual leisure interests, such as sports, participation in the arts, or other social activities. Continue reading