OCTOBER2016 | Vol 11 Issue 10
Rogers to Celebrate Lake Atalanta Re-Opening The new boardwalk area on Lake Atalanta will be opening soon.
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n July of 2015, Lake Atalanta closed to the public allowing the City of Rogers and its construction crews time to embark on a journey of bringing back the glory days to this city treasure that was originally built in 1932 by the Works Progress Administration. Saturday, October 29, the community and city officials will come together for a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand re-opening celebration, a milestone indicating that the journey is almost complete.
Tentative Schedule of Activities
As of press time, specific activities were still being planned for this celebratory day and include free family activities from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Tyson Foods will provide complimentary hamburgers, hot dogs and chips near Clark Pavilion on the south side of Walnut St. from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (until supplies run out). Informational and interactive exhibits will be featured through-
out the event by a variety of local companies and organizations to help promote the types of experiences visitors will enjoy when the lake officially opens for use. For example, the Rogers Historical Museum will provide a tent for visitors to participate in a fishing lure-making activity. Children will enjoy the treehouse, constructed by Natural State Treehouses of Fayetteville, overlooking the park and the serenity garden to the northwest of the lake. When the lake opens, it will be a new, Continued on Page 3...
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Events and Meetings
Rogers to Celebrate Lake Atalanta Re-Opening Continued 2016 Fall Golf Tournament Winners and Recap
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The Mechanics of Issue 3; Chamber Night at the Rogers School Board of Education
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2016-17 Rogers Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education Update; Meet the Chamber’s Economic Development Team
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Focus on the Community | Public Forum to Review City of Rogers Development Code and Other Stories from the Community
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First Leadership | Introducing Class 21 What is the Small Business Council? | Call for 2017 Applications; Small Business of the Quarter
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Welcome New Members | August 2016; Bowling for Business November 4
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Ribbon Cuttings | August 2016
Chamber Membership Renewals | August 2016
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Six New Directors Join Board for 2016-2018
Six New Directors Join Board for 2016-2018 Continued; NWA Fall Craft Fair Guide
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Chamber Networking & Educational Events
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