Congratulations to the Tiny Twilights from Leah’s Gymnastics and Cheerleading (LGC) for winning a championship in the U.S. Finals recently. This national competition was held in Pensacola, Florida on April 15th. The girls are now Champions in Tiny Novice D2 Small. Pictured are Rylin Nguyen, Mya Petersen, Caroline Bisbee, Raegan Rouse, KK Hamilton, and Chloe Teague. […]
Paron Mayfest on May 5th to Feature Live Music, Food, Booths, Kid Zone
Young Players Announces Shows in 2018-19 Season
The Young Players came together at the Royal Theatre Saturday morning to reveal the shows for their new season. This group has been producing shows like “Les Miz,” “My Fair Lady,” and “Anne of Green Gables” since 2002, casting kids and teaching them the ins and outs of acting, singing and dancing in live shows. […]
Library Week Activities Includes Amnesty on Late Fees
The Saline County Library will be hosting special days and activities in celebration of National Library Week. The public is invited to participate from April 9th – 14th at the Benton and Bryant branches. All week, patrons can turn in non-perishable food for fine forgiveness. One item is equal to $1.00 amnesty. This does not […]
Kickball Tournament in Benton April 7th to Award $500 to One Local School
The Junior Auxiliary of Saline County is gearing up for the 5th annual Kickin’ for the Kids Kickball Tournament taking place on Saturday, April 7th at Tyndall Park in Benton, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year, the event will give a prize of $500 to the school team that gets furthest in the […]
The Call to Hold Info Meeting Tues Night for Fostering, Adopting & Volunteering
Join The CALL of Saline & Perry Counties at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 23rd at Fellowship Bible Church. They will hold a meeting for information on becoming a foster or adoptive family and/or a volunteer with The CALL or the Department of Children & Family Services. Click here to let them know you’re coming: http://www.tfaforms.com/307784 […]
Mini Golf Owners in Benton Demolished Old Building to Add New Fun
Did you see that the old Carrier building on Sharon Road in Benton was demolished on Thursday? It’s next door to Salty Harbor Mini Golf, so I suspected the owners of that business had something to do with it. I spoke with one of the owners, Vic Bava, about it. Indeed they did have it […]
Benton Parks to Present Free Movie Jun 16th – LEGO Batman
The Benton Parks and Recreation Department has planned a movie series for 2018. The first of the series will be Saturday, June 16th at 7:30 p.m. at the amphitheater at Ralph Bunche Park. The movie selection will be LEGO Batman. This event is free admission. The park is located at 1300 S. East Street in […]
Sign up for Bryant Youth Softball for Spring
Here are the details to sign your kids up for Bryant Youth Softball for Spring 2018. Visit www.BryantSoftball.org or go to The Center at Bishop Park on Sat Feb 10 from 9am to 4pm or Sun Feb 11 from 1pm to 4pm.
2nd Annual Mother and Son Superhero Dance is Jan 19 in Benton
Benton Parks and Recreation announces the 2nd Annual Mother & Son Superhero Dance. It’s set for Friday, January 19th, 6:00-8:00pm, at Tyndall Park in Gene Moss Building. This is an evening with your special guy(s), including snacks, games, prizes, photo booth and a live DJ. Admission is $30 per “couple” and each additional boy is $7. Space is […]