Children - Part 2

Battle of Helena 150 This Weekend
Helena-West Helena will observe the sesquicentennial of the Battle of Helena on May 24-26. The Delta Cultural Center, the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the Helena Advertising and Promotion Commission are sponsoring the events. On Friday, vendors open at…
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Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia
When the state was settled, there were around 2 million acres of prairie. Today, only about three percent of that still exists. The Terre Noire Preserve in Arkadelphia is one of those places. Last week was the dedication of the…
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Texas League All Star Game is June 25
Tickets are available for the 77th annual Texas League All Star Game set for Tuesday, June 25 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The fun begins on Monday, June 24 when the Northwest Arkansas Naturals host the Texas League All Star…
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Splash Island at Magic Springs Opens This Memorial Day Weekend!
Splash Island, the new giant interactive water play structure at Magic Springs Water and Theme Park in Hot Springs, is opening to the public this Memorial Day weekend. There will be a dedication for the attraction this Saturday (May 25)…
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Recoverd Arkansas Snail Removed from Endangered Species List
A snail might not be fast but it won a very important race: becoming the first North American invertebrate to be delisted under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)- a milestone moment. Below are some facts about this unassuming but biologically…
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Central Arkansas Libraries More Than Just Books

by Kerry Kraus January 29, 2013 No Comments

When was the last time you visited a library? Modern-day facilities are a far cry from just being a place to research and check-out books. No matter the time of year, there’s always something going on. Today they are also…

Meet Mother Nature

by Jill Rohrbach December 26, 2012 No Comments

Hey Kids! Tell your mom and dad that you’d like to meet Mother Nature. She visits Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area every second Saturday and second Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. to excite the imaginations of children by reading…

Pigs, Billy Goats and Bullies

by Kerry Kraus December 26, 2012 1 Comment

Once upon a time there were three little pigs and three billy goats gruff. The little pigs were sent out into the world by their mother to seek their fortune. Follow their escapades as the Big Bad Wolf tries to…

First Weekend in December a Busy One in Little Rock

by Kerry Kraus November 20, 2012 No Comments

Get into the Yuletide spirit by plunging headlong into holiday activities Dec. 1-2 in Little Rock. A wealth of activities is scheduled, guaranteed to put everyone in the mood for mistletoe, eggnog, jingle bells and all other symbols of the…