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The Secret Garden Tea Room The Secret Garden Tea Room, located in Van Buren’s own “Little Wedding Chapel”’, is the first of it’s kind in this area. The tea room is like walking into a garden with a variety of flowers, clouds in the blue sky, green grass to walk on, and little tables and chairs for the tea party. The garden has a closet full of dress-up dresses, feather boas, hats, wedding gowns with the veils, high heeled shoes, necklaces, bracelets, rings, gloves, earrings and purses, all for the girls to choose from. The ‘Fairy Godmothers” then pin the dress so it fits just right, hair and makeup come next. After the birthday girl has her outfit picked out, the other girls have a chance to pick out any outfit they want. They too are fitted with a dress and get their hair and make-up done. There is a fashion show that the girls will produce for the adults who happen to stay. Parents are invited to sit in the chapel and wait as the girls get ready. Then they will be a guest at the fashion show. After the girls finish with the picture taking and the fashion show, the birthday girl opens her gifts with her friends gathered around her. After which one of the “fairy Godmothers” will come and take the girls to the Secret Garden tea room for a tea party. The party is made complete with strawberries, in season, and grapes, a butterfly sandwich (peanut butter), a crown sandwich (cheese), and a butterfly cookie. Of course, no tea party is complete without a “spot of tea”, so each young lady is served a cup of enchanted tea, after which a small birthday cake is served to the birthday girl and her guests.
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should be large enough to house a variety of perches and hanging toys to keep them amused. Once an area has been “bird-proofed” – windows closed, ceiling fans turned off – finches enjoy being released from their cages for some serious around-the-room wingstretching. • While larger parrots such as Macaws, Amazons, and Cockatoos can be playful, loving pets, they require more care and commitment than their smaller cousins. First of all, large birds need large cages, which are expensive and messy. Sweeping is a daily duty, since half of the bird’s food and droppings will land on the floor. And parrots don’t tweet or chirp, they squawk and scream. Very loudly. • Parrots can live to be 100 years old, so they outlive their human owners in many cases. These birds tend to form strong bonds with their owners, and will grieve if they become separated from their “family members” for an extended period of time.
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Boomer. 1 year old, neutered, male, beagle/heeler mix. Would make a very good watch dog & plays well with other dogs, as long as they eat separately. Is not leash trained or house trained, but with a little work Boomer will make someone a wonderful companion. Humane Society 479.783.4395
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(Free, non-commercial listings, 2–3 wks notice please e-mail or US Mail only: info@tidbitsarok.com or P.O. Box 73, Greenwood, AR 72936)
Check with each Promoter before making plans!
1st Monday - River Valley Landlord’s Association 6pm to 7pm Fort Smith Police Department 100 South 10th Street 1st Floor Conference Room (479) 652-3800. Meet with other local Landlord’s regarding legal rights and concerns. Get tips on maintaining your rental property as well as networking that are also small investors with a rental units (from 1 unit to 500 units). NEED HELP? Arkansas residents can find services such as food & clothing banks, physical & mental health resources. Also info on Medicaid, Medicare, ARKids First, finding a job, transportation assistance, support for elderly & disabled as well as children, youth & family services. Dial 21-1 on your phone or visit their website <http://www.arkansas 211.com/>. This is a joint operation of the Public Service Commission & United Way. FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY BINGO: 7PM an evening of family fun at VFW Post 8245 in Huntington, AR. Snacks & drinks available at concession stand. Bingo profi ts returned to community in form of student scholarships, aid to local Veterans & families in times of need, donations to local Veterans and community members in need at Christmas, & other miscellaneous community projects. 1st Thursday each month - Riders For Christ- 7:00 pm at Sugarloaf Christian Fellowship, Monroe, OK. for info call David Archer 479-6392570 or Marty Davis 918-647-3328. Website: www.rfcpo.org Email: mdavis33@alltell. net Friday night Friday VolleyBall at Christ the King Gym - 1920 S. Greenwood, FortSmith. Fellowship of Christians plays volleyball every Friday night 6:30-10pm. For i nfo call 479-420- 7993 or 479-651-2452. 1st Tuesday - Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary of Alma has a regular meeting at 7pm and a potluck dinner at 6pm on Highway 64, between Alma and Van Buren across street from the Kopper Kettle Candy Store. 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Mother’s of Preschoolers meets from 9:30-11:30 am at Grand Ave. Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Ave. Fort Smith,to enjoy fun, food, and fellowship with women of similar goals and challenges of being a great mom. Childcare is provided. For more information call 479-926-0880.
1st Friday each month - Gospel Singing - Crawdad Hole - Mountainburg 6:30pm FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 3rd Tuesday -VFW Post 8245, Huntington, Arkansas All veterans of foreign wars are cordially invited to attend. If you are not a member and would be interested in joining, please call Gary Greene @ 479-883-8693, or Lloyd Byrd @ 479-414-1789. Saturdays - “The Way” Recovery Group, 5pm. at Calvary Baptist Church, 2301 Midland Blvd., Ft. Smith. A 12 step meeting for those suffering or recovering from drug/alcohol addiction. This meeting approved by Sebastian County Drug Court. (479) 782-9554 or jcismyhp@ sbcglobal.net International Adoption …. Children need families through Children’s Hope International, www.ChildrensHope.net. Contact Connie.Bailey@ ChildrensHope. net or 479-420-6484 for free meeting specifi cs and for adoption information. Tues & Thurs - Adult Education - 2 week session meets Tues & Thurs. Sessions restart every 3rd week - FREE COMPUTER CLASS - Fun! Begins at the beginning, learn only what you need to know to enjoy computer internet, e-mail, documents. Small classes, relaxed, stress free, 1 on 1 help. Crawford County Adult Education Center, 605 Alma Blvd. Circle, Van Buren. For Info. call 479-471-0070 EVERY FRIDAY - Story Time at Mountainburg Public Library - 9:30am - 1300 Hwy. 71 North. 479-369-1600. www.crawfordcountylib.org. NOW - April 15, 2009 FREE Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing of Federal, Arkansas and Oklahoma Income Tax Returns Tax assistance is available at VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites: m. Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith Turn South on to 39th Street RSVP Center , 401 North 13th Street, Ft. Smith (Corner of Grand Avenue and 13th, red rock building) Monday, Wednesday , Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.- 3 p.ffic light. Enter under West side of overhead walkway) Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Lavaca City Library, 104 South Davis Street, Lavaca Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Please bring the following with you: • Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and any dependents. • Proof of identification for yourself (driver’s license or military ID). • W-2 and/or 1099’s. from each employer. • A copy of last year’s tax return (if available). • Proof of account for direct deposit of refund (bring a check). • SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits.
Imogene.
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Cass’s Canine Rescue
petfinder.com/shelters/AR130.html Riverglen is a home for tigers. Their needs are met thanks to people like you. We accept downed cattle for food . Other assistance appreciated.
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Serving the Public and Veterinarians
Friends Forever Pet Crematorium and Memorial Services 805 South 10th St. Fort Smith AR 72901
Services available for all sizes and types of Pets
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• All 1099 forms showing interest and/or dividends. • Unemployment compensation statements. • Information for other income (if any). • If itemizing-information (receipts, cancelled checks) for all deductions/ credits (if any). • Dependent care (day care) provider information. Call 782-2525 for additional information or for assistance for home bound. 2nd Wednesday - PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S NETWORKING group meets at Golden Corral, 1801 S. Waldron Rd. , Ft. Smith , RSVP, For additional information contact Meredith Milam , 479-629-5747 or pwnfortsmith@cox.net. March 14, 2009 - Parade: Mayor’s St. Patrick’s Day- Downtown Fort Smith-Garrison Avenue-3pm- Wear Your Green! March 14, 2009 - Music: Blue Fiddle-The Clayton House-Celtic Music-24pm-FREE-donations accepted-479-783-3000 March 14, 2009 -Fifteen contestants will take the stage as they vie for the title of Miss UA Fort Smith. This year’s theme is “City Rhythm” & will include entertainment by Miss Arkansas Ashlen Batson & Miss UA Fort Smith 2008 Jordana Seubold of Van Buren, as well as performances by the UA Fort Smith Athletic Band, Arkansas Cheer Unlimited & Dance est Joie from Grayce DeWitt Dance Studio. Garrett Lewis from KFSM-TV is emcee. The competition begins at 7:30 p.m. at Arkansas Best Corp. Performing Arts Center at Fort Smith Convention Center. Miss UA Fort Smith is a preliminary in the Miss Arkansas & Miss America scholarship programs. Tickets for the pageant are $10 & available from UA Fort Smith, online at www.uafortsmith.edu or at Box Office at (479) 788-7300. March 17, 2009 - Crawford County Extension HomeMakers Club will meet at extension office 105 Pointer Trail West Van Buren registration at 9am meal served for info call 479-474-5286 March 17, 2009 - Event: Building the Perfect Birdhouse-River Valley Nature Center- FREE-7pm- RSVP- space limited-479-452-3993 March 17, 2009 - Children: Make-and-Take St. Patrick’s Day CraftsFort Smith Public Library -Main-11:30am-7pm-FREE-wear green-479783-0229 March 18 , 2009- deadline to register for “Spring Break Theatre Camp ‘09” at UA - Fort Smith. The camp, slated for March 23-27, is presented by the Academy of the Arts at UA Fort Smith in partnership with the Young Actors Guild. Two three-hour camps will be offered, with a camp for grades 2-5 from 9 a.m. until noon and a camp for grades 6-9 from 2 to 5p.m. A maximum of 20 students will be accepted for each camp.
Fee is $100, due by March 18. For more information, contact Dr. Rosilee Walker, at 788-7546 or at rwalker@uafortsmith.edu. March 19 - 20, 2009 Come celebrate the beginning of spring a little differently this year with a series of guided Vernal Equinox walks at the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center where you can learn from an archaeologist and ask questions too. Each day there will be three walks at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., led by archaeologist & manager Dennis Peterson. Each walk will take about two hours & require a mile of easy walking. Mr. Peterson will tell about this unique prehistoric Native American mound site, the types of mounds, why they were created & why some of the mounds are lined up for the sunsets of the Solstices & Equinoxes. He will tell the history of the excavations, Native American ceremonies & stories, tales of the unusual happenings associated with the mounds & answer your questions.There is a small fee for this series of tours of $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. No reservations are required unless you are bringing a big group. For info.918-962-2062 or email at spiro@okhistory.org.” March 21, 2009 - Have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny to support a worthy cause. Legacy Health & Rehabilitation’s Photo Fundraiser starts Sat. March 21st, 10am-2pm. Each child taking photos will receive a Delicious surprise. Spring backgrounds are also available. Photo packages are $20.00 & include 1-8x10, 2-5x7’s & 9 wallets. 40 percent of ALL sales will go to the resident activity fund. L.H.R. is located @ 3310 North 50th Street. For info. contact Telesha McKinney-Activities Director- 479-783-3101. March 21, 2009 ‘SWEETHEART’S DINNER & TRIBUTE TO ELVIS” SHOW FEATURING ‘BRIAN LEE HOWELL’ as Elvis! Entertainment & Dinner fundraiser to benefit the Clearinghouse Meals For Kids Backpack Program Fort Smith Senior Activity Center 2700 Cavanaugh Road Doors open at 6:00 pm/ Dinner served at 6:30 / Show at 7:30 pm Tickets: $30 per personContact: Brandy Schalski at 782-7183 E-mail: mustangbrandy@cox.net March 21, 2009 - : 22nd Annual Family Kite Day -Spiro Mounds/OK9am-5pm- Free Admission- For information call 918-962-2062. March 25, 2009 - Elvis “G.I.” Haircut Day- Chaffee Barber Shop Museum-FREE- 1-4pm-haircuts first come. first served-for information call 479-783-8888 March 28, 2009- Confederate Occupation of Fort Smith - Reenactment-National Historic Site- FREE-10am-3:30pm- For information call 479-783-3961
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