Free Prostate Cancer Screenings for Men

I know, I know. Doesn't sound like your idea of a good time right?
Consider this, 1 in 6 American men is at lifetime risk of developing prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer, excluding skin cancers, in American men. One man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. African-American men are more likely both to have prostate cancer and to die from it than are Caucasian or Asian men.

African-American men and men with close family members who have had prostate cancer are at greatest risk. These men should begin prostate cancer screenings at age 40.

The Arkansas Prostate cancer Foundation provides free screenings. Go here for a list of screenings in your area.

Children's Theatre

Mr. Popper's Penguins will be live at The Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre through October 4th.
My daughter had the opportunity to play a mouse caroler in last season's production of The Wind in The Willows.

Location: Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre
501 E. 9th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
contact: 01-372-4000
info@arkarts.com
www.arkarts.com
tickets: $14 for adults; $11 for children

Crater of Diamonds State Park

The Crater of Diamonds State Park campground will be closed for renovations until Spring 2010.
Here are some campgrounds and other types of lodging nearby:

• American Heritage Inn
• Diamond John's Riverside Cabins & Teepees
• Diamond Oaks Inn
• Finders Cottage
• Lil Red Cabin
• Little Missouri River Fly Fishing Cottage
• Little Shamrock Motel
• Miner's Camping, Rock Shop & Cabins
• Murfreesboro RV Park
• Old Factory Getaway
• Queen of Diamonds Inn
• Swaha Lodge & Marina on Lake Greeson
• The Kimberlite Vacation Rental
• The Little House
• White Oak Creek

Around the state in pictures: Hot Springs, AR

The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa

Weekend of September 18

Anybody want to buy me a new laptop? Mine is acting up so I am trying to meet deadlines plugging away on a clunkety old desktop.
A little late, but here are some goings ons for this weekend.

Duck Duck Goose Children's Consignment Sale
What: Used children's clothing and more at discount prices.
When/Where: September 18-19 7AM - 6 PM
Arkansas State Fair Grounds - Hall of Industry
Admission:FREE
Contact: For more information, visit www.duckduckgoosesale.com, call 501-804-6762 or e-mail duck.duck.goose@comcast.net.


"A Circus Hitched to a Tornado: Arkansas Politics in the 20th Century" Exhibit
What: exhibit on Arkansas politics
When/Where: September 18-Oct. 25
Old State House Museum
Museum hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday and 1-5pm Sunday.
Admission: FREE
Contact: For more information, call 501-324-9685 or visit www.oldstatehouse.com.

Farmer's Market
What: Farmer's Market featuring farmer's produce, baked goods, jams, and more for sale
When/Where: September 19, 2009 7am-3pm and every Tuesday and Saturday from May to October
River Market Pavilions
Admission: none
Contact: For additional information, call 501-375-2552 or visit www.rivermarket.info.

Great Arkansas Cleanup
What:Volunteer trash pickup at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
When/Where: September 19 9 AM - 5 PM
Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Visitor Center
Admission: none
Contact: Pinnacle Mountain State Park volunteer coordinator at 501-868-5806 for more details. www.arkansasstateparks.com/PinnacleMountain/

HSPC-the Humane Society of Pulaski County

Lonestar Steakhouse, 10901 Rodney Parham, will give 10% of your dinner bill any Friday in September to the Humane Society of Pulaski County if you present a flyer which you can download from http://www.warmhearts.org/article/537/
Please help these animals!

Last dog wash at Kroger in the Heights-September 19 from 9am-2pm w/ $15 donation

Do you have old or broken gold jewelry that you no longer wear? Turn it in to J Oliver jewelers on Bowman, or Argenta Bead in NLR for CASH, and they will donate all or a percentage of the proceeds to HSPC for you, you will also get a receipt for a tax deduction More information: http://www.warmhearts.org/article/535/

If you don't have and use a Kroger Gift Card, please consider getting one. Check the HSPC website for more information. This is a painless way to make money for HSPC, and you can still use your Kroger discount card.

Donations of Science Diet Small Bites Puppy, and also Small Bites adult dog food are also appreciated!
For donations contact HSPC http://www.warmhearts.org or drop off at the shelter
14600 Colonel Glenn Road · Little Rock, AR 72210 · USA
501/227-6166 · Fax: 501/223-8383
www.warmhearts.org · info@warmhearts.org

Other needs: replacement fabric for Kuranda beds, click here

Also needing donations of: plastic bags ("Walmart sacks" or any similar kind), ice-cube trays, rolls from paper towels and toilet paper, also: rubber brushes; empty coke bottles; low sodium chicken broth; brown paper lunch bags; Cap'n Crunch; ice cube trays; bubble sets, pheromone wash cloths for cats; pheromone spray for dogs; CDs of soothing nature sounds.

Free Museum Day!

Saturday, September 26, 2009 is Museum Day! Get your FREE printable admission card at the Smithsonian website and receive FREE admission at several museums nationwide. Some museums may not be participating, so check to make sure your local museum is listed on the site.

Site update: Restaurants

New restaurants have been added to the sidebar on the right.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour- Fayetteville, AR

click on flyer for more information