Little Rock VA to host virtual claims clinic
The Little Rock VA Regional Office’s next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25.
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List of books to be featured in 18th year of Serendipity selected
The new list of books to be featured in the 18th year of BRTC’s Serendipity lifelong learning project has been selected. The titles include a blend of works of fiction, non-fiction, historical fiction, and memoirs. Many of the books are new releases including several selections that have won literary awards and critical acclaim.
FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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Bluegrass festival to feature The Dillards
The Bluegrass & Fried Chicken festival is set for Aug. 26 & 27 at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Ark. The Skillet Restaurant located onsite will serve its famous fried chicken buffet in between music shows at the park’s 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater. The music festival will feature an extended show on Friday night, a Saturday matinee and a Saturday evening extended show featuring the region’s biggest names in bluegrass and top touring bands.
Basketball’s Red Heads Inspire New Book and Reunion of Former Players, Sept. 8
Arkansas State University’s Dean B. Ellis Library will host a book talk and signing by the author of “The Journey of the All American Red Heads,” as well as the 86th reunion of the famous basketball team.
AGFC, AEDC offer more than $808,000 for education grants from wildlife fines
More than $808,000 is available for Arkansas schools and educators for conservation education grants in 2022-23, thanks to fine money derived from wildlife and fishing violations and a partnership between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services.
MOHAWKS SCRIMMAGE WITH WARRIORS
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New innovation competition open to high school students
The Delta Center for Economic Development, based at Arkansas State University, is announcing A-State’s first innovation competition for high school students. With a concept based on the popular “Shark Tank” television series, “Thrown to the Wolves” is a projectbased learning challenge.
Educational seminar planned Aug. 31 in Rector
Crystal Williams, Executive Director of the Rector Area Chamber of Commerce will present The History of the Rector Labor Day Picnic. The seminar will be held at 10 am Wednesday, Aug.
Rector Area Chamber of Commerce to host Labor Day art show
The Rector Area Chamber of Commerce will host an art show featuring the work of Madison Cate May. All art will be past and present scenes from the Rector Labor Day Parade and Picnic.