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Fall Fun in Faulkner County Safe Places, Friendship and Fun Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central Arkansas Where: Various locations throughout the community Contact: (501) 336-9505 or www. bbbsnca.com or bbbsnca@conwaycorp. net Program: Community-based, Bigs in Schools, Site-based programs and Big for a Day (one time group activities) Age: 6-14 Description: Community-based - volunteers provide children individualized time and attention on a regular basis, typically 2-4 hours per week. The “Big” and “Little” meet freely in the community at playgrounds, in the mall, over a meal, etc. The volunteer and child plan their outings together based on mutual interests and to help the child achieve greater self-confidence and awareness. Site-Based – Bigs and Littles meet at the Boys and Girls Club for one hour per week during the B&GC’s hours of operation. Big for a Day – Groups (civic, business, faith-based, etc) meet to provide an activity for our waiting Little Brothers and Little Sisters. Boys & Girls Club of Faulkner County Where: 1313 Deer Street, Bob Nabholz Unit, Conway 4 Grove Circle, Mayflower Elementary School, Mayflower Contact: (501) 329-8849 When: Regular Program, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Extended Hours Program, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 membership fee (extended hours program add $25 per week) Boy Scouts of America – Quapaw Area Council Contact: Mark Brannan, (501) 6644780 ext. 244 or www.quapawbsa.org Where: Meet locally Program: Tiger Cub/Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts Age: 6-18 boys and young men. Cost: $11 per year Description: Tiger Cub program for 1st grade boys with activities where parents and boys work together; Cub Scouts for 2nd-5th grade boys, with family oriented fun activities; and Boy Scouts for 11 to 18-year-old boys, where boys learn leadership and life skills through outdoor activities. Program: Venturing Age: 14 (and completed the 8th grade) to 20-year-old young men and women. Cost: $11 per year Description: Youth development program that provides positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. New programs can be individualized for churches, civic clubs, and other organizations wanted to positively impact youth in our community. Program: Exploring Age: 14-20 young men and women Cost: $8 per year Description: Provides opportunity to gain insight into a variety of career based programs that offer leadership training, fitness, outdoor service, and hands-on experiences and promotes the conditions necessary for the growth and development of adolescent youth. Girl Scouts of Ouachita Council Where: Troops located throughout Faulkner County Contact: Mindy Baird, Membership Specialist, (501) 758-1020, ext 225 or 1-800-632-6894 Program: Girl Scouts Age: Girls, ages 5-17

Cost: $10 annually (Financial assistance available) Description: Girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Program includes traditional troops, cheerleading, sports clinics, badge programs, science workshops, camping and much more.

Arts, Reading and Creativity Take the Lead Academy Where: 255 East German Lane, Conway Contact: (501) 329-2233 or www.MissTobys.com Program: All types of dance Ages: All ages Cost: Dace classes-- $48 a month. Description: All ages get the opportunity to express themselves through dance. Dance classes offered include Latin, belly dancing, Zumba, ballroom, ballet, jazz and hip hop. Faulkner County Library Where: 1900 Tyler St., Conway (see website for other locations) Contact: Conway Branch (501) 327-7482, Greenbrier Branch (501) 679-6344, Mayflower Branch (501) 470-9678, Twin Groves Branch (501) 335-8088, or Vilonia Branch (501) 796-8520 or www.fcl.org Program: Fall Schedule • Monday’s at 10:00 “Mother Goose on the Loose” (Infants to 24 months) o Mother Goose is an interactive time between small children and their caregivers. Mother Goose is repetitious allowing the child a better learning atmosphere. Children sing, dance, hear stories and learn finger plays. • Monday’s at 10:30 “Toddler Time” (ages 2 years only) • Toddler Time is for children ages 2 years. This session continues repletion with more stories and child interaction. Due to large crowds we ask that older children not attend. • Tuesday’s at 9:30, 10 and 10:30 Story time for any age • Story time is based on weekly themes, each day’s stories are the same for your convenience. New this year, enjoy a snack with your stories. • Wednesday’s at 10:00 Story time • Story time is based on weekly themes, each day’s stories are the same for your convenience. • Wednesday’s at 10:30 Crafts • Crafts are based on weekly story time themes. Crafts start after story time and ends around 11:30 AM (sometimes sooner) • Wednesday’s at 4:00 Gaming • T’weens and Teens enjoy friends and Xbox games after school, concessions are available and so are lots of friends. • Thursday’s at 9:30, 10 and 10:30 Story time for any age • Story time is based on weekly themes, each day’s stories are the same for your convenience. New this year, enjoy a snack with your stories. • Saturday’s at 10 and 10:30 Story time for any age • Story time is based on weekly themes, each day’s stories are the same for your convenience. New this year, enjoy a snack with your stories. • 1st and 3rd Saturday each month Spanish Story time at 11:00 for any age child that speaks Spanish and children interested in learning Spanish meet twice a month to enjoy stories, games and songs in the Spanish language. Sonshine Academy Where: 2415 Donaghey Ave., Conway Contact: (501) 327-7742 or www.sonshineacademy.com

Programs: Dance Classes Description: Sonshine Academy is an educational, motivational, and cultural Dance Academy specializing in traditional and contemporary dance disciplines. We tailor our classes to provide a comprehensive dance program for students who want to dance for fun and the “love of dance” as well as those very serious students who want to pursue a college scholarship/degree in dance or dance professionally. Classes are held in one of our three state-of-the-art mirrored studios, which are equipped with Harlequin suspended floors. Classes are now being offered for students ages 3 – Adult in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe, Hip-Hop, and Modern. Conway Adult Education Center Where: 615 E. Robins Street Contact: (501) 450-4810, Ruth Ann Williams, rawill@conwaycorp.net or www. caec.org Program: GED (High School Equivalency Diploma) and GED Testing Site; Basic Skills in Reading; Mathematics and Grammar; Family Literacy/Even Start (children and parents), English as a Second Language (learn English language), WAGE (Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy); three state-approved certificates: employability skills, clerical skills, industrial skills, ACT preparation and ASVAB. Age: 18 and above When: Monday - Friday and two evenings per week; call for detailed schedule.

Dance, Gymnastics, and Martial Arts Blackbird Academy of the Arts Where: 805 Monroe Street, Suite 107, Conway, AR 72032 Contact: Jenny McNulty Strange, (501) 336-8200; BlackbirdAcademyofArts@ live.com or visit the website www. BlackbirdAcademy.blogspot.com. Description: Blackbird Academy of Arts, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization formed to

give all persons in the Conway area opportunities to experience and take part in artistic endeavors. Our goal is to provide a solid foundation of quality arts education to anyone with a true desire to cultivate their artistic abilities. But beyond simply providing instruction, we will also give these students opportunities to share their gifts with the community through performances, art shows, readings, and more. Programs: We currently offer classes and private lessons in the visual arts, creative writing, dance, music, and theatre for ages 3 through adult. We do have a scholarship fund available for students to apply for, and are working in other ways to give more people in the Conway area access to arts education. Central Arkansas Cheer All-Stars Where: 1270 Don’s Lane, Conway Contact: (501) 336-0500 or www. centralarkansascheer.com Programs: Cheer/Gymnastics/Dance ⎯ Competitive Cheer – Cheer teams train in a disciplined, intense, highly productive and enjoyable environment.

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Teamwork is essential in this program, and it requires a one year commitment from both parent and cheerleader. ⎯ Non-Travel Competitive Cheer –These teams do not travel out of state for competitions and only practice one time per week. The non-travel teams are a great opportunity to enjoy the benefits of competitive cheer with a smaller time and financial commitment. ⎯ Exhibition Cheer– The exhibition team is for preschool age kids who would love to be a cheerleader. They will be trained in all beginning tumbling and cheerleading skills. They will learn a routine, get a uniform, and perform at local competitions where they will be awarded an exhibition trophy! ⎯ Preschool Gymnastics – For ages 18 months to 5 years. Students develop strong motor skills, body control and upper body strength to prepare them for more advanced tumbling skills. ⎯ Tumble Classes – Tumbling classes based on USASF levels 1-5. ⎯ Boy’s Only Tumbling Classes ⎯ Cheer/Tumble Classes –Combines the basics of tumbling and cheerleading for a fun-filled class. The class will prepare a student for competitive team or school tryouts ⎯ Choreography/Music – Need a competition routine or homecoming routine? Need music? Hire the CAC staff to do it for you! We can come to you or you can come to our facility! Contact Maegan Dyson at maegandyson@centralarkansascheer.com. ⎯ After-school Pickup - After school program provides a safe and positive environment for kids after school. They will have a snack, participate in games and activities, and have quiet time to work on and receive help with homework. It includes students Kindergarten through 6th grade and is after school until 6pm. Dance - Now offering jazz, hip hop, pom, tap and ballet classes. Costs: Call or see website for current class fees. Sonshine Academy Where: 2415 Donaghey Ave., Conway Contact: (501) 327-7742 or www. sonshineacademy.com Programs: Gymnastics/ Cheer/Tumbling/Dance Classes

• Gymnastics - Instruction for all ages (Kindergarten and older) and levels in gymnastics (men’s and women’s Olympic Events), trampoline, and tumbling. Gymnastics teams are also available for those students who desire to compete in the Olympic sport of gymnastics. • Preschool Gymnastics - Sonshine Academy’s Preschool Jungle Gym is specially designed to blend the endless energy and enthusiasm of preschoolers with the experience of our teachers into the neatest, coolest, and in the words of most 3 year olds “funnest” place in the world to learn gymnastics. Classes are available for children 18 months – 5 years of age. • Tumbling - Classes are available for students ages 5 – College. Classes are based on the USASF levels 1-5. Pre-requisites are required for each level and the office will be happy to assist you in finding the best class to meet your skill level. We also offer several “guys only” tumbling classes and power tumble/trampoline tumbling classes. We believe very strongly in teaching our tumbling classes based on progressions. Our written tumbling curriculum teaches our students

using progressions of skills in order to ensure their safety and proper technique. • Cheerleading - Our recreational cheer classes are for ages Kindergarten – 6th grade who would like to learn the fundamental cheerleading skills without the commitment of an all-star squad. We have a cheerleading curriculum that these classes use in order to teach the variety of skills used in cheerleading including motions, jumps, stunts, tumbling, and cheer dance. • Cheernastics – These classes are for those students who want to experience the best of both worlds. This class will teach the fundamental skills in both cheerleading and gymnastics. Students will receive instruction on all of the Olympic Gymnastics Events (Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor Exercise). In addition, they will learn fundamental skills in cheerleading such as motion technique, jumps, and stunting. Classes will be offered to the 4.5 -5 year old preschool students and kindergarten students. Hollender’s ATA Black Belt Academy Where: 1216 Harkrider Street, Conway Contact: (501) 327- 5425 or www.conwayata.com Program: Martial art Classes Age: Pre-school program (ages 3-5) and Children (ages 6+) Description: Fun and exciting martial arts programs that develop skills in the traditional Korean martial art of Taekwondo. This martial art teaches the physical skills of punching, kicking, blocking and jump kicking, as well as teaching the foundations of self-discipline and self-confidence. Activities also include educational games and fund activities. No experience necessary. Instruction by internationally certified instructors with extensive teaching experience in the school and university systems. Special 9 week program for $99 which includes uniform. After school pick up is available. Cost: Varies depending on program. Call for more info.

Enrichment and Education American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas Faulkner County Center Contact: (501) 329 – 3571 Where: 1301 N. Museum Road, Conway Cost: varies with class

Program: Babysitter Training camp Age: 11 – 15 year olds When: Call for current class dates and times Description: This newly revised program will teach the skills necessary to care for children of different age groups, age appropriate arts and crafts activities, safe play, emergency care including infant / child CPR and first aid training, and resume building to market your newly learned skills.

Program: First Aid for Children Today (FACT) Age: 5 – 8 year olds When: as needed, 10 – 14 hour program Description: Helps children understand the important role they have in managing their own health and safety as well as the health of the environment in which they live.

Program: Basic Aid Training (BAT) Age: 8 – 11 year olds When: as needed, 6 hour course Description: Introduce children to safety information and basic first aid procedures.

Program: Scrubby Bear Age: 4 – 7 year olds When: as needed, 30 minutes to 1hour class Description: Teaches children how germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease and to properly wash their hands.

Faulkner County Museum Where: 801 Locust (Court House Square) Contact: (501) 329-5918 or www. faulknercountymuseum.org Program: Spirits of Cadron When: October 9th and 10th from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Where: Cadron Settlement Park Description: Halloween festival.

Program: Holiday Open House When: November 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. November 15 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

4-H Clubs and Project Groups - Faulkner County Extension Service Where: Faulkner County Extension Service, 110 S. Amity Road, Suite 200, Conway; clubs meet throughout the county at various times. Contact: (501) 329-8344 or Faulkner@

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uaex.edu or www.faulknercounty4h.org Program: 4-H Community Clubs and Project Groups Age: 5-19 Description: 4-H is the youth development program conducted by the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H members can select from many activities in 82 project areas ranging from automotive to clothing to space camp. Trained adult leaders teach projects to children using the “learn -by-doing” method. 4-H teaches leadership, citizenship, and skills children will use throughout their lives. Community 4-H clubs usually meet once a month and offer programs in areas such as nutrition, gardening, environmental stewardship, public speaking, photography, vet science, pet care and more. 4-H clubs and groups also participate in a variety of community service activities. In addition to community clubs, Faulkner County has several 4-H project groups and a 4-H Teen Leader

group that meet regularly. Current 4-H clubs and groups are listed below. All 4H groups are open to all youth without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or disability. 4-H Community Clubs: Conway: Conway Clovers 4-H Greenbrier: Greenbrier Cloverleaf 4-H Rising Clovers 4-H Guy: Guy Small Town 4-H Mayflower: Mayflower Vision 4-H Mt. Vernon/Enola Area: Cadron Creek 4-H Club Saltillo Area: Saltillo Heights 4-H Vilonia: Vilonia 4-H Hooves, Furs and Spurs 4-H Club 4-H Project Groups: 4-H Teen Leaders Shamrock Horseshoes 4-H Mayflower 4-H Show Team Faulkner County 4-H Rabbit Club

Shooting Sports 4-H Oak Grove Commons Youth Garden County Technology Team Arts and Humanities Group Photography Club Faulkner County Livestock Club Cost: Participation in community clubs is free; fees vary for camps/field trips; some project books are free, others are $2 - $3 each.

Entertainment and Amusements Conway Family Bowling Center Where: 1010 E. Oak St., Conway Contact: (501) 329-2638 or www.conwayfamilybowl.com Program: Bowling, arcade games, pool Age: All ages When: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. to midnight; Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.; and Sunday 12:30 to 10:30 p.m. Cost: See website or call for daily special promotions. Group rates and packages, including birthday parties, available for up to 100 people. Conway Fun Park Where: 1201 N. Museum Road, Conway Contact: (501) 327-2772 Program: Miniature Golf, Slick Track, Go-Karts When: Call for days and hours of operation. Conway Roller Rink Where: 1008 E. Oak St., Conway Contact: (501) 329-9070 or www.conwayrollerrink.net When: Tuesday 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Friday 7 p.m. – 11p.m.; Saturday 1:30 10:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:30 – 4 p.m. Program: Skating, arcade games, Supermaze, and party room. Parties and large groups welcome. Sonshine Academy Where: 2415 Donaghey Ave., Conway Contact: (501) 327-7742 or www.sonshineacademy.com Programs: Birthday Parties • Gymnastics Parties - We will entertain the party-goers with warm-up games, rotations through our gymnastics equipment, (beams, bars, trampolines, foam pit, rope, etc…) for 30 minutes, allow for 30 minutes of refreshments and presents in a party room, and then finish it off with more games for the remaining 30 minutes. The party is 90 minutes total in length. This is a highly

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active party, so you know the kids will get a tremendous workout. Recommended for ages 5 to 12. • Cheer Parties - This party is for the “loud and proud” child who loves cheerleading. The party-goers will play warmup games, learn cheers and cheer dance for 30 minutes, then allow for 30 minutes of refreshments and presents in a party room, and then finish it off with more games for the remaining 30 minutes. The party is 90 minutes total in length. This is a highly active party, so you know the kids will get a tremendous workout. Recommended for ages 5 to 12. • Dance Parties - If you love to dance – this is the party for you. We will entertain the party-goers with dance games and choreographed dance routines for 30 minutes, allow for 30 minutes of refreshments and presents in a party room, and then finish it off with more dancing and games for the remaining 30 minutes. Children can choose between a Ballet Princess Party and a Funky Diva Party. • Preschool Parties - These parties take place in our Preschool Jungle Gym where everything is painted in a jungle motif with equipment scaled down to a preschooler’s size. This party is designed to blend the endless energy and enthusiasm of a preschooler into games and gymnastics trails just right for the younger children. In addition to all of the swinging, jumping, rolling, and sliding a preschool can do in 90 minutes – we have the option of adding the Super Spiral Bouncer for an additional fee. This bounce house is just the right size for preschoolers and ads another dimension of fun. The party is 90 minutes in length and is recommended for children ages 2 - 5. Jump Zone Where: 4000 Dave Ward Drive Contact: (501) 932-0970 or www. jumpzoneparty.com When: Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Saturday –Sunday 1 p.m.-8p.m. Program: Seven inflatable adventures for children. Birthday parties welcome. Cost: $8 plus tax for each child 2 and up; under 2 free with paid admission. Play World Pizza & Fun Where: 2736 Prince Street, Conway Contact: (501) 450-7300 or www.playworldpizza.com When: Tuesday – Thursday 3:30- 8:30 p.m..; Friday 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 10 a.m.- 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 1 – 6 p.m. Program: Arcade games, miniature

golf, Mazeplay, and birthday parties (with reservation). Age: All ages (12 and under for Mazeplay)

Music and Theatre Children’s Theatre To Go Where: 1075 Hogan Lane Contact: Karen Owings, 501-4421964 or www.childrenstheatretogo.com Program: Acting Classes Description: Call Karen Owings, Musical Director (501)442-1964 for more information. UCA, Community School of Music Where: University of Central Arkansas, Snow Fine Arts Center, Room 203, Emma Rasor Drive and Marian Ross Avenue Contact: Jann Bryant, (501) 450-5755 Program: Private Music Lessons Description: Lessons offered on a 13week basis in most band and orchestral instruments, plus piano, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and voice. Lessons are also taught in the summer on a 5 to 10 week basis. When: Fall and Spring semesters: Aug. 24-Nov. 23, 2009 and Jan. 19-April 26, 2010. Cost: For 13 weeks, prices vary based on the level of the instructor and length of lesson. Can vary from $157 for 13 half-hr. lessons with an undergrad student teacher to $660 for 13 hour-long lessons with a fulltime faculty member. Program: Group music instruction for different ages. • Kindermusik Village- 6-18 months; Our Time- 18 months-3 yrs; Imagine That- 3 -4 yrs. Kindermusik is a nationally recognized, early childhood music program. Village provides a unique blend of multi-level activities. Creative movement, vocal play, object and instrument exploration, and a colorful literature component stimulates your baby’s growth and development and engages all the senses. Our Time will teach basic musical skills through the use of coordinated movement, games, folk songs, percussion instruments and listening activities. Imagine That will include more ear training, rhythmic and tonal activities, songs and additional experiences with various instruments.

Classes begin Sept. 7 and 8. Monday classes at Grace United Methodist Church; Tuesday classes at Harlan Park Baptist Church. Tuition cost, including Home Materials, from $125$195. B. Lasley

• Suzuki Talent Education in violin is offered as an option for younger children. Children learn music just as they learn their own language, through listening (to recordings of their music), encouragement, and repetition in practice. An orientation class is usually required; a parent or caregiver attends each lesson and assists the child at home. Along with a weekly private lesson, group lessons will also be included. For children ages 4 & up. Tuition: $280 Susan and Michael Burkepile

• Little Mozart Pre-Piano Class: This 6week class is for children, approximately ages 5-6 and going into Kindergarten or 1st grade in the fall. Fun introduction to the keyboard and an excellent program to determine readiness for piano lessons. 30 min. class weekly: Tuesday, 4:30-5 pm. Maximum enrollment: 6. Minimum enrollment for class to make: 4. Tuition: $90. Materials fee of $15 payable to teacher at first class. T. Shires

• Class Guitar for beginners, ages 10 and up, is scheduled for Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Materials Fee: $7, payable at 1st class. An acoustic guitar is recommended for this economical and fun way to learn to play the guitar. Max. class size: 10. Tuition: $150. S. Emerson, SFA 125

Program: Vocal Ensemble Central Arkansas Children’s Choir is made up of Choristers, a training choir, and Concert Choir , a more challenging choir, for boys and girls in grades 4-8. The intent of the choir is to promote musical literacy and performance by providing a challenging, high quality, choral experience for its members. This award-winning choir will be singing at several new venues this year and plans a performance out of state. Rehearsals begin Mon., Sept. 14, 6-7:30pm. Students may schedule an audition thru Oct. 12 by calling 450-5755. Annual Tuition: $200 (may be paid monthly). R. Fisher,

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Outdoor Fun Pickles Gap Village Where: Highway 65 North (5A Gap View Road), Conway When: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday; Sunday 10 - 5 p.m. Contact: (501) 327-8049 or www.picklesgap.com Program: Gift, souvenir, music shop, antique and craft shops, a card shop, knife shop, Kiddie Land and the Pickle Barrel Fudge Factory and Snack Shop Description: Children’s ride and playground equipment with live animals to watch and feed. Gift and crafts shops. Take the Lead Academy Where: 255 East German Lane, Conway Contact: (501) 329-2233 or www.MissTobys.com Program: Birthday Parties with ponies or petting zoo Age: 2 to adult Where: On site or at child’s home (picnic area available on site) Cost: Varies according to the number of horses and ponies needed. Additional costs for parties at child’s home and/or cake and party favors. Description: Bring your party to Miss Toby’s barn and take advantage of having both small and large arenas, trails, assorted animals to brush and feed, and fun places to play. Additional options include hayride, mini rodeo, bon fire, dance, cookout, horseshoes, and roping. Program: Horseback Riding Age: 4 to adult Description: Gentle horses of all sizes and colors. Classes for beginners through experts. Western and English rodeo and horse show events. Facility includes round-pen arena with games and agility courses, and trail riding. Many additional farm animals available for enjoyment. Horses for lease or sale. Boarding available. Earn your Girl Scout badges with us. Equipment required: Hard-soled shoes, long pants. Your helmet or use ours. Program: Group Trail Rides Age: 8 and up Cost: Varies depending on distance traveled. Description: Enjoy a leisurely stroll on

horseback while experiencing the great outdoors. Trail rides are tailored to the rider’s skill level and may be conducted at Miss Toby’s Riding Academy or other locations. Chief Whitehorse Trail Rides Where: 869 Lollie Road, Mayflower, (take the Mayflower exit 135 off Interstate 40. Go south on Highway 365; turn right on Highway 89 North and go 10 miles) Contact: Buddy Burnside at (501) 327-7776 or http://www.horserentals. com/chiefwhitehorse.html Program: Horseback Rides Age: All ages When: By reservation. Cost: 1 hour ride $25 for adults, $22 kids under 12; 1 hr 10 min ride $35 for adults, $32 kids under 12; 2 hr ride $45 for adults, $42 kids under 12. Description: Ride along the river bluffs on a thousand acre cattle ranch. Children should bring bike helmet for safety. Group discounts. Toad Suck Ferry Lock & Dam/Park Where: 6298 Hwy. 60 West, Toad Suck Contact: (501) 329-2986, 1-877444-6777 or www.swl.usace.army.mil/ parks/toadsuck/ Program: Enjoy viewing boats passing through the locks, picnicking, playground areas, fishing, hiking, camping, boating, and wildlife viewing. Use of picnic pavilions requires a reservation and fee. Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Woolly Hollow State Park Where: 82 Woolly Hollow Park, Greenbrier Contact: (501) 679-2098 or www.arkansasstateparks.com Program: Swimming, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, boating, pedal boats, and fishing.

Sports and Fitness Conway Parks and Recreation Department Contact: (501) 450-6186 or www. cityofconway.org Program: Basketball, racquetball and walking Where: Don Owens Complex, 10 Lower Ridge Road and McGee Center, between College Avenue and Prince Street, Conway When: Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 10

p.m.; Sunday 1 - 6 p.m. Cost: No fee for use of basketball courts or walking track, but participants must bring their own equipment and be properly dressed. Racquetball courts $2 per hour. Program: Skate Park Where: Next to the McGee Center, between College Avenue and Prince Street When: Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. until dark; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Bikes Only on Sunday) Program: Parks and Walking/Bike Trails Description: Conway offers 10 different parks and walking/bike trails throughout the city. Each has its unique features, ranging from picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts, boat launch, baseball fields, and a rodeo arena. For a small fee, park pavilions may be reserved by calling the parks office. Program: Basketball Tournament When: October 3 Contact Don Owens for more information 501-450-6186. Program: Taste of Conway When: October 6 Contact Conway Chamber of Commerce for more information 501-327-7788 or http://www.conwayarkcc.org Program: Lifeword Walk of Faith When: October 10 from 6 a.m.- 1 p.m. Contact Don Owens for more information 501-450-6186. Program: Soaring Wings Kids Triathlon When: October 23 from Noon to 10:00 p.m. Contact Don Owens for more information 501-450-6186. Program: Arbor Day When: November 7 all day Where: Laurel Park Description: Celebration of Arbor Day Program: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament When: November 14-15 Contact Don Owens for more information 501-450-6186. Program: Dazzle Days When: November 18-21 Contact Don Owens for more information 501-450-6186.

Sonshine Academy Where: 2415 Donaghey Ave., Conway Contact: (501) 327-7742 or www.sonshineacademy.com Programs: Sports Fitness Classes Description: Sonshine Academy offers both boys and girls Sports Fitness classes. This class is builds coordination, strength, & flexibility. The FOCUS of this class is on increasing a young athlete’s muscular endurance & coordination for the purpose of enhancing skill development in other sports.

through March 31) Cost: Kids 1-12 $8, Adults $10,Seniors $8 Program: Boo at the Zoo When: October 22-31, all day with trick or treating beginning at 6 p.m. Description: The 18th Annual Boo at the Zoo is the perfect event for the entire family to enjoy safe, spooky fun. Boo at the Zoo features fun for all Ages: children’s games, camel and carnival rides, Boo Express Train and the Fun House.

The instructor approaches the class with the mindset of accomplishing a large QUANTITY of gymnastics oriented activities for physical conditioning, learning and fun. The importance of gymnastics technique here is limited simply to being able to accomplish the skill in a manner that it is recognizable. The goal is that when the class is over, the students are worn out, dripping with sweat, don’t want to leave and can’t wait to come back for the next class.

Aerospace Education Center Contact: (501) 376-IMAX or www.aerospaced.org Where: 3301 Roosevelt Road, Little Rock (at Little Rock National Airport) Program: IMAX Films and Planetarium When: Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. See website for film schedule.

Arkansas Travelers Baseball Where: Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock Contact: (501) 664-1555 or www. travs.com When: See website for complete schedule and ticket prices. Central High School National Historic Site Where: 2125 Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock (across the street from Central High School) Contact: (501) 374-1957 or www.nps. gov/chsc When: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Program: Public tours of Visitors Center and Central High School National Historic Site. Program: Junior Rangers Description: The Junior Ranger program enhances students’ knowledge of Little Rock and the1957 crisis through a series of fun activities. Children ages of 9 - 12 can become a Junior Ranger by completing the activities and earn an official Junior Ranger Badge and certificate. Little Rock Zoo Where: 1 Jonesboro Drive, Little Rock Contact: 501-666-2406 or www.littlerockzoo.com Program: Zoological Park housing over 725 animals on 33 acres When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (through September 30); 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (October 1

Staying Healthy

Department of Human Services-Faulkner County Where: 1000 E. Siebenmorgan Road, Conway Contact: (501) 730-9900 or www.arkansas.gov/dhs When: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Program: Food Stamps Description: D.H.S. determines eligibility and benefit amount for households in need of food for a nutritious diet. If eligible, the allotment

amount is based on household size, income and resources.

Program: Breakfast with the Primates When: October 10; 8-9:30 a.m. Description: Looking for a special place to spend some quality time with your family? Join us for breakfast at the Zoo and a special animal event with our smaller primates. Guests will get a VIP keeper chat all about primates and will enjoy a breakfast buffet at Cafe Africa. Contact: Kelli or Sue, 501-661-7218

At A Distance

Historic Arkansas Museum Where: 200 E. Third St., Little Rock Contact: Starr Mitchell at (501) 3249351 or www.arkansashistory.com Program: Museum Exhibits and Demonstrations When: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. (see website for special events) Description: A historic site museum of Arkansas’ frontier days. Five pre-Civil War houses, on their original block, are restored to antebellum appearances. Guided tours of the historic houses encounter actors portraying original residents.

ages 6 – 17, $3; and 18 and over, $7; parking is free.

Museum of Discovery Where: 500 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock Contact: (501) 396-7050, (800) 8806475 or www.amod.org Program: Permanent Exhibits and Collections. See website for upcoming events and special exhibits. When: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.; free admission second Sunday of each month. Cost: Ages 1 – 12, $7; ages 13 and over, $8 Old State House Museum Where: 300 West Markham St., Little Rock Contact: (501) 324-9685 or www.oldstatehouse.com Program: Museum Exhibits When: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Description: Greek revival structure that houses museum of Arkansas history. Collection includes civil war battle flags, inaugural gowns of governors’ wives, Arkansas art pottery, and African American quilts. State Parks of Arkansas Contact: 1-888-287-2757 or www.arkansasstateparks.com Description: Dig for diamonds, visit the natural springs of Hot Springs, venture into the caves at Blanchard Springs or explore ancient Native American burial grounds. William J. Clinton Presidential Center Where: 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock Contact: (501) 374-4242 or www.clintonfoundation.org Program: Located in the heart of the River Market District, the Center houses the largest presidential archive and 20,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Clinton library and museum provide an exciting and educational experience for visitors of all ages. When: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Cost: Children 6 and under – free;

Program: Campaign for Healthier Babies Description: The Campaign for Healthier Babies is a DHS-sponsored program to provide pregnant women with the education, incentives and support they need to have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Call 1-800-235-0002 for more information and a free Happy Birthday Baby Book.

Program: Division of Children and Family Services Description: Provides services for children, who are at risk of being abused, neglected, exploited and have serious emotional problems.

Program: Division of Services for the Blind Description: Referral services to the Division of Services for the Blind. This division offers rehabilitation services to the blind and severely visually impaired. It helps people live independently and find and keep jobs. The Arkansas Radio Reading Services for the Blind is also operated by this division. This is a referral service only.

Program: Division of Developmental Disabilities Description: Services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Program: Division of Behavioral Health Services Description: If your child is having emotional or behavioral problems, it can affect the whole family’s health. There is somewhere to turn for help for your child’s mental health problems. Call tollfree 1-877-227-0007.

Program: Medicaid program including ARKids First Description: Provides assistance in meeting financial expenses of medical services for eligible individuals. Must meet income and resource test for most programs. ARKids First website is www. arkidsfirst.com and toll-free hotline is 1888-474-8275. To find a participating doctor, call ConnectCare at 1-800-2751131.

UCA – Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic Where: University of Central Arkansas, Donaghey and Bruce Streets, Conway Contact: 450-3176 Program: Clinical Consultation, Evaluation and Therapy Services When: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: Call for information; limited number of financial scholarships available.

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