FREE FUN FOR KIDS! HURRY! SPACES LIMITED!!!
Not sure if there are still openings! This weekend, learn how to build a large-scale puppet in a two-day workshop at the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) Children’s Library and Learning Center (4800 W. 10th Street). The free workshop is Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. Participants will build puppets up to 40 feet which require three to 20 people to operate and can be used in parades and theatre. Workshop attendees will learn how to make puppets with materials such as PVC pipe, wire, paper mache, fabric, clay, cardboard, recycled materials and more. A variety of puppets will be constructed, involving moveable parts, wings and long, undulating bodies. The workshop will be conducted by Jo Ann Kaminsky, an Arkansas native who is a licensed professional counselor, board-certified art therapist and registered play therapist. Registration is required. The workshop is limited to 30 participants ages 8 and up. Attendees are expected to participate in both days of the workshop. Call (501) 918-3879.
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U.S. 67 pothole work to shut lanes in Jacksonville
U.S. 67 lanes will close this week in Jacksonville while crews repair potholes, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department has said. The potholes in the northbound lanes of U.S. 67 between the Main Street overpass and James Street will be targeted, the department said. The work will require the closure of the northbound, inside lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and the outside lane the same hours Thursday. The work will be done provided weather permits, and traffic will be controlled using warning signs and barrels, the Highway Department said. Source: Arkansas Online Don't let one cloud obliterate the whole sky.
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Fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 205 Larry's Pizza, 2797 Southfork Drive, Cabot, AR / 501.843.7992 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM No need to cook tonight! Plan to eat at Larry's Pizza! Boy Scout Troop 205 is a brand new Boy Scout troop and they would appreciate your support for their fundraiser. FREE FUN FOR KIDS (AND ADULTS) TODAY!
Cabot Public Library Summer Reading Program Party Sign-up Sign up for the Summer Reading Program Party that will take place on Thursday, June 27th. There will be two separate sign-up sheets: one for children and their families and one for teens. This year the library is having a separate party for the teens (Young Adult Readers.) Please sign-up as the library needs a headcount of how many people will be attending these events. Cabot Public Library, 506 North Grant Street, Cabot, AR / 501.843.7661 ~ Reading Road Trip Bus Mountain Springs Zone 10:20 AM to 10:45 AM - Gatepost Drive 11:00 AM to 11:25 AM - 12904 Highway 5 11:35 AM to 12:05 PM - Greystone Country Club 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM - Greystone Woods Townhomes 1:05 PM to 1:40 PM - Savilla Drive. Morgan Drive, Alma Drive Free! Details: The reading bus will travel around the Cabot School District during the summer months allowing children and their families to check out books. The reading bus has a large supply of books and a wide selection to meet an array of interests. All books were donated by patrons and students of the school district. Come see the reading bus when you see it parked. ~ Summer Free Lunches 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Central Elementary School, 36 Pond Street, Cabot, AR and Ward Central Elementary School, 1570 Wilson Loop Road, Ward, AR Free! Details: Cabot Public Schools will serve free lunches to students and adults of the community from June 10th through July 19th (excluding Thursday and Friday, July 4th and 5th). Lunches will be served at Ward Central Elementary and Central Elementary, Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and Fridays, 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Erin Wilkes, Director of Food Services for Cabot Public Schools, invites anyone to take advantage of this program. Each meal that is served to a person 18 or under is reimbursable through the Department of Education, Child Nutrition Department and the adult meals will be funded by the “Share our Strength” grant. For questions or more information please contact Central Administrative Office at (501) 843-3363. ~ Heifer Village “Heifer Hour” World Environment Day - Read Diary of a Worm and play what do worms eat. 11:00 AM Free! Details: All summer, Heifer Village will host “Heifer Hour” on Tuesdays and Saturdays for kids and their parents. The event, geared toward grades K-5, feature crafts, games, children’s books, outdoor activities and more to teach kids about caring for the Earth and others. All materials will be provided by Heifer. Heifer Hour is at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays until August 31. All activities are FREE. ~ Summer Reading Hot Spots 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Magness Creek Elementary School 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Stagecoach Elementary School 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Northside Elementary School 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Westside Elementary School Free! Details: This summer, the Cabot School District is hosting a summer library program promoting reading and having fun called “Hot Spots.” Every elementary building will host a session each week. There are different days and times available. Each week Hot Spots will focus on authors or genres for different age levels. Hot Spots begins June 3rd and ends August 1st, excluding the first week of July. ~ Kids Bowl Free AllFam Bowling, 2350 Lakewood Drive, Cabot, AR / 501.941.3225 NOTE: Pre-registration required Noon to 6:00 PM Free! A link to more information and registration is here. ~ Learning at the Library Cave Spelunkers (explorers) from Arkansas will do a presentation. Everyone is welcome to attend. Cabot Public Library, 506 North Grant Street, Cabot, AR / 501.843.7661 2:00 PM Free! ~ Duck Calling Lessons 6:00 PM Cabot Church of Christ, 500 N 2nd Street, Cabot, AR Note: The classes aren’t limited to kids or members of the Cabot Church of Christ. There are three different groups: beginner, intermediate and contest callers. A link to an article about this wonderful program is here. The Cabot Police and Fire Departments will be hosting the Battle of the Badges blood drive, Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 11 am to 4 pm. The event will take place at the Veterans Park Community Center at 508 North Lincoln.
This is a very good cause and blood donations are desperately needed. If you’re in a hurry, you can also make an appointment to donate. To make an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code of CABOTPD. If you have any questions, please contact Sergeant Keith Graham at 501-843-6166 or [email protected]. Wednesday, June19th
Little Beginnings Toddler Program - Caterpillars 10:30 AM Old State House Museum, Little Rock The Little Beginnings Toddler Program is for children ages 2 through 4 with parent. Each month the class will highlight a different topic and promote learning through hands-on activities, music making, movement and storytelling. This month, children will learn about caterpillars. Admission is free. No day care or school groups please. Call (501) 324-9685 for more information. Cabot City Council Meeting Tonight
7:00 PM City Annex Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Paint Your Own Dinosaur Sun Catcher Craft Sign-up
8:30 AM Cabot Public Library, 506 North Grant Street, Cabot, AR / 501.843.7661 Free! Details: Cabot Public Library is offering craft activities for children. Pre-registration is required and the activities are limited to the first 50 kids who sign up, due to limited space. The first craft activity is making a Native American Pouch. Registration begins today when the library opens at 8:30 AM. The craft activity will take place on Wednesday, June 19th at 10:30 AM at the library. ~ SAFE (Safe Activities For Kids) 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Central Elementary School, 36 Pond Street, Cabot, AR Ward Central Elementary School, 1570 Wilson Loop Road, Ward The Cabot School District will be offering a free SAFE (Safe Activities for Everyone) physical activity program for children and adults. District physical education teachers will open the gymnasiums at Central Elementary and Ward Central Elementary on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 10 am until 11 am. Children will be lead through physical activities and will learn about injury prevention and safe outdoor play. Adults will be able to check out pedometers and walk/run around the campus. Pedometers will help adults track distance completed. The program will begin June 10th and end July 18th (No physical activity class on July 4th). This opportunity is open to the community as part of the Summer Feeding Program. ~ Reading Road Trip Bus Magness Creek Zone 10:20 AM to 11:05 AM - Magness Creek Elementary 11:10 AM to 11:55 PM - Magness Creek North 12:10 PM to 12:40 PM - Happy Trail and Stone Ridge Road 1:00 PM to 1:35 PM - Magness Creek Village Free! Details: The reading bus will travel around the Cabot School District during the summer months allowing children and their families to check out books. The reading bus has a large supply of books and a wide selection to meet an array of interests. All books were donated by patrons and students of the school district. Come see the reading bus when you see it parked. ~ Summer Free Lunches 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Central Elementary School, 36 Pond Street, Cabot, AR and Ward Central Elementary School, 1570 Wilson Loop Road, Ward, AR Free! Cabot Public Schools will serve free lunches to students and adults of the community from June 10th through July 19th (excluding Thursday and Friday, July 4th and 5th). Lunches will be served at Ward Central Elementary and Central Elementary, Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and Fridays, 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Erin Wilkes, Director of Food Services for Cabot Public Schools, invites anyone to take advantage of this program. Each meal that is served to a person 18 or under is reimbursable through the Department of Education, Child Nutrition Department and the adult meals will be funded by the “Share our Strength” grant. For questions or more information please contact Central Administrative Office at (501) 843-3363. ~ Summer Reading Hot Spots Noon to 1:00 PM Central Elementary School, 36 Pond Street, Cabot, AR Free! Details: This summer, the Cabot School District is hosting a summer library program promoting reading and having fun called “Hot Spots.” Every elementary building will host a session each week. There are different days and times available. Each week Hot Spots will focus on authors or genres for different age levels. Hot Spots begins June 3rd and ends August 1st, excluding the first week of July. ~ Kids Bowl Free AllFam Bowling, 2350 Lakewood Drive, Cabot, AR /501.941.3225 NOTE: Pre-registration required Noon to 10:00 PM Free! More information and registration here. ~ Kids Skate Free Joyland Skate Center, 2020 South Second Street, Cabot, AR / 501.843.7341 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM NOTE: Pre-registration required Free! Details: Passes valid for children 12 years old and younger. Kids may skate free twice a week during designated time once they sign up and have their passes. They will have to pay for their skate rental: regular skates $1, speed skates $2 and rollerblades $3. More information and registration here. ~ Learning at the Library Cabot Public Library, 506 North Grant Street, Cabot, AR / 501.843.7661 2:00 PM Free! Rick’s Scuba Dive & Travel will do a presentation on Scuba Diving. Everyone is welcome to attend, but it is geared toward young adults. ~ Christian Music Skate Night Joyland Skate Center, 2020 South Second Street, Cabot, AR / 501.843.7341 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Free! ~ Family Track Night Central Elementary School, 36 Pond Street, Cabot, AR 6:00 PM Mondays, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th Free! Thanks for visiting! So glad you are here!
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