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Local Activist and Author Kareem Moody Reaches Students
5/1/2013 at 12:00am
Kareem Moody helps college students at Pulaski Tech get their collective feet in the door of the workplace through the Network for Student Success. But getting to the door in the first place takes some work that starts at home.Read more about Moody by clicking on the digital edtion of this month's Little Rock Family.
5/24/2013 at 8:00am [0 comments]
In case you haven't heard, this weekend is Memorial Day Weekend and many will be taking to swimming pools and lakes to soak up the sun and enjoy the first weekend of the swimming season.
To stay safe in and around the water, here are a few tips from the American Red Cross in Arkansas:
Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.
Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone, even at a public pool or a lifeguarded beach, use the...read more >
5/23/2013 at 4:00pm [0 comments]
Have you ever felt like having a child sucks away some of your brain cells? Maybe it is sleep deprivation, or just the fact that you are constantly thinking of someone besides yourself. Whatever it is, there has been a lot of evidence in our household lately that makes us wonder — are we losing our minds?
1. As I was drying my hair one morning I realized it still looked very greasy. Yes, I forgot to shampoo my hair while I was in the shower....read more >
5/23/2013 at 9:30am [0 comments]
We are a culture comfortable with archetypes: hero, villain, cops and robbers. My son has recently picked up a Star Wars obsession. The familiar movie series tell the story of good and evil, but with a muddy middle.
The central bad guy, Darth Vader, was a conflicted soul of great promise who fell to temptation. He found redemption in the end.
Jackson has asked me countless times since watching these, “But why did he want to be bad? Why did he...read more >
5/23/2013 at 9:10am [0 comments]
The weather is heating up and what better way to cool off than at the water park?
Well, Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Water and Theme Park is one place to get your splash on, especially this weekend.
Why? The park is opening its multi-million dollar addition, Splash Island Saturday (May 25)-- a long time in the making.
And they've enlisted some help for the "Grand Drenching" Ceremony. Disney Channel star Tiffany Thornton will be on hand to provide...read more >
5/23/2013 at 8:00am [0 comments]
A three-day weekend is almost here if you're looking to stick around Little Rock, but are not heading downtown for the annual Riverfest event, there are plenty of other things you can get into that are super fun, but pretty low-key!
Here is a rundown of alternative things you can do:
Big Memorial Day at the Argenta's Farmers Market, 6th and Main Sts., North Little Rock -- Start your Saturday with a nice stroll at the local farmers market, where you...read more >
5/23/2013 at 7:00am [0 comments]
Get ready to rock. Riverfest sets up on the banks of the Arkansas River, plugs in a few amps and turns downtown Little Rock into Rock City, this Friday (May 24) through Sunday (May 26).
The adult lineup will please locals’ eclectic music tastes with acts ranging from Lupe Fiasco to Dierks Bentley and Daughtry to Darius Rucker. There’s plenty to entertain young revelers, too. Here are seven things families won’t want to miss:
Deltic...read more >
5/22/2013 at 8:00am [0 comments]
Splash Zone Water Park, 201 W. Martin St., Jacksonville, will kick off its new season from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday (May 24) with a special Schools Out Celebration.
In celebration of school letting out for the summer, Jacksonville Parks & Recreation is hosting a Splash Zone party and movie viewing of “Brave."
Attendees can splash around the water park and ride the slides then stay for a sundown viewing of the family-friend animated movie. ...read more >
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Riverfest Weekend at Museum of Discovery
During Riverfest (also Memorial Day weekend), the Museum of Discovery will be offering $5 admission to visitors. They'll also have special hours: Closed May 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 25, 1-5 p.m. May 26 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27.
where: Museum of Discovery
when: 05/25/13 12:00am-12:00am
when: 05/25/13 12:00am-12:00am
upcoming play dates
May 25, 2013
- Riverfest Weekend at Museum of Discovery
- SkyCycle at Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs
- Dinosaurs at Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs
- Easter Seals Rock Run 8K at Murray Park
- Breakfast with Grizzlies at Little Rock Zoo
- Breakfast with Elephants at Little Rock Zoo
- Spring Kayak Float at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
- Scout Day at Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park
- Scout Day at Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park
- Free Saturday Docent Tours at Garvan Woodland Gardens
- Summer Activities at Heifer International
- Season Opening at Splash Zone in Jacksonville
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