HAPPENINGS! AUGUST 2008
August 2008 Happenings!NORTH LITTLE ROCK VISITORS BUREAU
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- Calendar of Events - Additional Information For a complete listing of events, please visit www.northlittlerock.org/calendar or contact the North Little Rock Visitors Bureau at 501-758-1424. You may also send an email to visitnlr@northlittlerock.org for further information on a specific event or attraction. |
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- 2008 Holiday Calendar for NLR Offices - New Year's Day............Tuesday, January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Robert E. Lee's Birthday (Observed)......Monday, January 21 George Washington's Birthday/Daisy Bates Day (Observed)...........Monday, February 18 Memorial Day (Observed).......Monday, May 26 Independence Day...........Friday, July 4 Labor Day................Monday, September 1 Veterans Day (Observed)..Tuesday, November 11 Thanksgiving Holidays....Thursday/Friday November 27 & 28 Christmas Eve..........Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Day...........Thursday, December 25 |
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- Contact City Departments - To contact City Departments regarding any questions or concerns or to report any type of problems please visit the City Department List Page at www.northlittlerock.ar.gov/departments/city-directory.asp. You can view individual City Department's and find contact information for email addresses and telephone numbers. |
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- Happenings! Event Calendar For a complete listing of events, please visit www.northlittlerock.org/calendar or contact the North Little Rock Visitors Bureau at 501-758-1424. You may also send an email to visitnlr@northlittlerock.org for further information on a specific event or attraction. If you would like to receive the Happenings! via email or postal mail contact the Visitors Bureau. If you have an upcoming event you would like listed in the “HAPPENINGS!,” please send it before the 15th of the preceding month to:“HAPPENINGS!,” North Little Rock Visitors Bureau, PO Box 5511, North Little Rock, AR 72119-5511, Call: (501)758-1424 Fax: (501) 758-5752, E-mail: visitnlr@northlittlerock.org, Website: www.northlittlerock.org |
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08/30/2008 ARK Fast 5K North Shore Riverwalk The ARK Fast 5K race will be at the North Shore Riverwalk August 30, 2008. For details or to sign-up for the race, contact the AR Running Club at 501-868-1072. |
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Aerobic & Abs Class North Little Rock Community Center 2700 Willow, North Little Rock Beginning Aerobic and Abs Classes at the North Little Rock Community Center from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Cost is per month. A current Parks & Recreation Membership is required. Personal training classes are also available. Call 501-791-8541 for more information. |
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Animal Shelter Adoptions Mobile Adoption Unit Lakewood Village, North Little Rock North Little Rock Animal Shelter's Mobile Adoption Unit: Lakewood Village on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call the NLR Animal Shelter at 791-8577 for the Sunday schedule and more details. |
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Arkansas Farmer's Market in Argenta Main Street Parking Lot Between 4th and 5th Streets, Downtown North Little Rock May 03, 2008 to October 31, 2008 The first Certified Arkansas Farmer’s Market in Argenta will be open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.(noon) in the parking lot on Main Street in Argenta (downtown North Little Rock) between 4th and 5th Streets. For vendor information e-mail: csalittlerock@yahoo.com. For market progress reports log onto: www.arkansasfood.net. |
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Arkansas Travelers Dickey-Stephens Park Corner of Broadway and Broadway, North Little Rock, AR The Arkansas Travelers Minor League Baseball Team at the NEW Dickey-Stephens Park. For a complete listing of the team schedule (Home Schedule below), directions to the field, or for tickets visit www.travs.com. Call 501-664-1555 or 501-664-7559 for tickets and information. 2008 Home Game Schedule 04/03/2008 07:10 PM Midland RockHounds 04/04/2008 07:10 PM Midland RockHounds 04/05/2008 07:10 PM Midland RockHounds 04/06/2008 04:00 PM Frisco RoughRiders 04/07/2008 11:00 AM Frisco RoughRiders 04/08/2008 07:10 PM Frisco RoughRiders 04/17/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 04/18/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 04/19/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 04/20/2008 02:00 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 04/29/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 04/30/2008 11:00 AM Tulsa Drillers 05/01/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 05/02/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 05/12/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 05/13/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 05/14/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 05/15/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 05/16/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 05/17/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 05/18/2008 02:00 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 05/19/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 05/28/2008 07:10 PM Corpus Christi Hooks 05/29/2008 07:10 PM Corpus Christi Hooks 05/30/2008 07:10 PM Corpus Christi Hooks 05/31/2008 07:10 PM San Antonio Missions 06/01/2008 02:00 PM San Antonio Missions 06/02/2008 07:10 PM San Antonio Missions 06/12/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 06/13/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 06/14/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 06/15/2008 02:00 PM Tulsa Drillers 06/16/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 06/17/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 06/18/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 06/19/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 06/26/2008 07:10 PM Midland RockHounds 06/27/2008 07:10 PM Midland RockHounds 06/28/2008 07:10 PM Midland RockHounds 06/29/2008 06:00 PM Frisco RoughRiders 06/30/2008 07:10 PM Frisco RoughRiders 07/01/2008 07:10 PM Frisco RoughRiders 07/10/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 07/11/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 07/12/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 07/13/2008 06:00 PM Tulsa Drillers 07/18/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 07/19/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 07/20/2008 06:00 PM Tulsa Drillers 07/21/2008 07:10 PM Tulsa Drillers 07/29/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 07/30/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 07/31/2008 07:10 PM Springfield Cardinals 08/01/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 08/02/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 08/03/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 08/04/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 08/13/2008 07:10 PM Corpus Christi Hooks 08/14/2008 07:10 PM Corpus Christi Hooks 08/15/2008 07:10 PM Corpus Christi Hooks 08/16/2008 07:10 PM San Antonio Missions 08/17/2008 06:00 PM San Antonio Missions 08/18/2008 07:10 PM San Antonio Missions 08/26/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 08/27/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 08/28/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 08/29/2008 07:10 PM Northwest Arkansas Naturals 08/30/2008 06:00 PM Springfield Cardinals 09/01/2008 01:30 PM Springfield Cardinals |
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Bonzai BMX Racing Burns Park Interstate 40, Exit 150, North Little Rock Bonzai BMX Track, Burns Park, NLR. BMX racing schedule: Tuesdays sign up is between 6:30pm—8:30pm race 7pm—9pm; Thursdays sign up is between 6—7 p.m. race 7:30 pm—8:45 pm; Sundays sign up is from 2—3 p.m. race 3:30 pm—5 pm. Call 753-6989 (track) or visit www.BonzaiBMX.com. |
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Cruisin' on the Arkansas River North Shore Maritime Center 100 Riverfront Drive, North Little Rock, AR Cruisin' on the Arkansas River North Little Rock The North Shore Maritime Center on the Arkansas River in North Little Rock includes a Maritime Museum, the submarine USS Razorback; will be the future home of the WWII tugboat USS Hoga, a 1939 towboat M/V Patriot; the Salty Parrot Restaurant on the River; a casual evening Party Barge and the Sternwheel Excursion Boat, the Arkansas Queen. The Arkansas Queen offers Sightseeing and Dining Cruises. The boat sails on the beautiful Arkansas River featuring the riverfronts of Little Rock and North Little Rock. More cruise details are available at WWW.ARKANSASQUEEN.COM or by calling 501-372-5777. |
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Energy Conservation Information and Assistance Kiosks With the increasing cost of electricity, the City of North Little Rock is actively engaged in conserving energy. It is the City’s aim to disseminate information to the citizens of North Little Rock about the many ways to conserve energy at home. Additionally, the city through the Community Development Agency has set aside some funds to assist those citizens who qualify with weatherizing their homes. The Energy Conservation Information and Assistance Kiosks will provide ideas and information on energy conservation, home weatherization, as well as information for assistance on energy bills for those who qualify. These “information stations” include information from the Electric Department, the State Energy Office, and other reliable energy conservation sources. In terms of utility and weatherization assistance, we have compiled information from the city’s Utilities Accounting Department on the various services they provide, as well as the Central Arkansas Development Council, River City Ministries, and the North Little Rock Community Development Agency. The kiosks will be located at six (6) locations around the city: - City Services, 120 Main Street…(501) 975-8888 - William F. Laman Library, 2801 Orange Street…(501) 758-1720 - Argenta Branch Library, 506 Main Street…(501) 687-1061 - Patrick Henry Hays Senior Center, 401 West Pershing…(501) 975-4297 - NLR Health Department, 2800 Willow Street…(501) 791-8551 - DHS – North, 1900 East Washington…(501) 682-1001 |
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IMAX Theater Movies Aerospace Education Center 3301 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock CLOSED ON MONDAYS. IMAX Admission: Adults $7:50, Child $5:50, Seniors $6:50. EpiShere Admission: $5:50 for all ages. For specific show times or for other information call 501-376-IMAX or visit the website below. Friday nights are family nights. Show times are at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. $5.50 per person (free small drink and small popcorn included). Closed on Mondays. Call 501-376-4232 Ext. 3 for hours & times through out the week or visit www.aerospaced.org. |
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Library Programs William F. Laman Public Library 2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock William F. Laman Public Library, NLR, offers all library programs FREE and open to the public. For more information check out their website www.laman.net or call 501-758-1720. |
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Little Rock Zoo Visit the Little Rock Zoo for monthly activities. For more information on events contact the Little Rock Zoo by calling 501-666-2406 or visit www.littlerockzoo.com. |
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Mayor's Youth Council Check out the activities for the Mayor's Youth Council at Mayor's Youth Council |
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Museum of Discovery The Museum of Discovery offers programs everyday. Visit the Museum from 1-5 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month and receive FREE admission for the entire family as part of the Museum's new Second Sunday program. Open Monday—Saturday 9 a.m.—5 p.m. & Sunday 1—5 p.m. Call 501-396-7050 or visit www.amod.org for more details. |
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Neighborhood News Calendar Neighborhood News Calendar |
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NLR Landlord Assoc NLR Landlord Assoc. Website: www.nlrla.org; We meet the third Monday of each month at the NLR Community Center 7 p.m. and for more information they can call Gail Blucker 501-835-6679 or email to gailtcb@sbcglobal.net. |
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North Little Rock Concert Band Various ---North Little Rock Concert Band--- The band presents three indoor and three outdoor concerts each season, as well as performances at other special civic events. The North Little Rock Community Concert Band is a member of the Association of Concert Bands and has performed at the ACB National Convention. The NLRCCB is a sustaining member of the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association. All of the concerts feature a variety of traditional wind band music including marches, overtures, patriotic selections, show tunes, jazz standards and other types of program and novelty numbers. These performances last about an hour and are FREE and open to the public. The audience is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor concerts (Lakewood Village - under the canopy). --2008 Concert Schedule-- Sunday March 9, 2008 -- Hays Sr. Citizens Center-- 2p.m. call 3p.m. concert Friday, June 27, 2008 -- Lakewood Village(?) 6:15p.m. call 7p.m. concert Friday, July 25,2008 -- Lakewood Village (?) 6:15p.m. call 7p.m. concert Friday, August 22, 2008 -- Lakewood Village 6:15p.m. call 7p.m. concert Sunday, Nov 2, 2008 -- Hays Sr. Citizens Center -- 2p.m. call 3p.m. concert Race For The Cure in October - TBA For more information about the band, including a schedule of rehearsals and concerts, go to www.northlittlerockband.com, call 758-2576 or write to PO Box 153, North Little Rock, AR 72115. |
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Old Mill photographs or negatives Friends of the Old Mill is seeking photographs or negatives with unrestricted use to be copied. Photos will be used to help capture the historical details of the Old Mill and the surrounding park and may be used in park displays. All photos and negatives will be returned. Please mail your photos to: NLR Visitors Bureau, PO Box 5511, NLR, AR 72119 or drop off at the Visitor Information Center in Burns Park between 8:30 and 4:30. Call 758-1424 or e-mail visitnlr@northlittlerock.org if you have any questions. |
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Parks & Recreation Activities FITNESS CENTER At the NLR Community Center a fitness and wellness coordinator is on duty to assist with workouts, use of machines and nutrition suggestions. This center is for anyone 19 years and up. Hours of Operation: Mon. - Thurs - 6a.m. - 9p.m. Fri- 6a.m. - 7p.m. Sat- 9a.m. - 5p.m. Sunday - CLOSED For information on fees call 501-791-8541. North Little Rock Parks and Recreation offers physical fitness, akido, swim lessons, dance classes and tutoring for all ages. Call 501-791-8541 or visit www.nlrpr.org or www.burnsparkbaseball.com for more information. To rent pavilions or the Hospitality House call 501-791-8537. Parks and Recreation Department |
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Public Works Hot Line Visit the Sanitation Department page for more information. |
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Sub Tours and Directions 100 Riverfront Drive in North Little Rock The U. S. S. Razorback Tours will be conducted in concerance with their Winter Hours: Friday & Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. CLOSED Monday - Thursday. Cost for Adults (13 and above) $6.00 and youth (6 - 12) $4.00. For more information or for special group tours call 501-371-8320 or visit www.AIMM.museum. *** Winter Hours (October-May) Friday & Saturday- 10:00 AM- until thirty minutes before dusk. Sunday- 1:00 PM- until thirty minutes before dusk. Summer Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00AM until dusk Sunday - 1:00PM until dusk CLOSED on Monday The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum may be visited on the web at www.aimm.museum or call 501-371-8320. |
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Tennis for Youth Burns Park Tennis Center Enjoy tennis at the Burns Park Tennis Center. An ATA managed facility. For more information on classes or events, call the Burns Park Tennis Center at 501-791-8585 or call the AR Tennis Association at 501-227-7611 or visit www.arktennis.com. |
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The Art Scene Gallery & Art Market The Arts Scene Gallery and Art Market 201 Maple St., Downtown North Little Rock The Arts Scene Gallery and Art Market is OPEN! Come on down to 201 Maple St. in NLR - Along the Trolley Line! Open Saturdays and Sundays only. For more information call 501-372-2130 or visit www.TheSceneOnline.org. |
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The Old State House Museum Along Trolley Line! 300 W. Markham, Little Rock Museum Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Guided tours are available seven days a week; please call in advance for group tour reservations at 324-9865 or visit www.oldstatehouse.com for more information. Admission to the museum is FREE! |
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
If you have an upcoming event you would like listed in "HAPPENINGS," please send it before the 15th of the preceding month to: "HAPPENINGS," North Little Rock Visitors Bureau, PO Box 5511, North Little Rock, AR 72119-5511, Call (501) 758-1424, fax (501) 758-5752 or e-mail: website: www.northlittlerock.org
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