Members of the Bryant Boys and Girls Club will continue to enjoy the organization’s summer programming thanks to a donation from the Arvest Foundation in the amount of $7,500. The Bryant Boys and Girls Club is the leading youth development agency in Saline County. Its mission is to provide a safe, fun and engaging environment […]
Benton boys leadership chapter brings several awards home from competition
The Benton chapter of a fraternal youth organization brought home the Most Outstanding Chapter of the Year award from recent competition, as well as a few individual awards. The Excalibur Benton Chapter of the Order of DeMolay International, for boys aged 12-21, earned the honor for the State of Arkansas for the 2019-2020 competition year […]
FACS to host blessing box pickup event August 22
Local families can find relief from hunger by stopping by the blessing box event at Tyndall Park in Benton (map), according to FACS (Fight Against Childhood Starvation). Come to the large pavilion on Saturday, August 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be one box per family. Learn more about FASC at www.arkansasfacs.org. […]
Anna’s Avenue – ACT adds 3 dates for fall, so Seniors will have more opportunity
Due to COVID-19 related cancellations and the need for social distancing, ACT test centers’ capacities were limited this summer. For many upcoming seniors, this fall is the last chance to obtain or raise ACT scores before applying for college. Fortunately, ACT has added three new national test dates for the fall. “Our commitment to providing […]
Sports Spotlight: 7yo Petersen is crushing it in softball
Mya Petersen played softball in the Arkansas All State showcase games in Bryant this past weekend and was honored All State for 8u softball. She has played softball since she was three years old and this year she played 6u and moved up to play in the 8u showcase games. She played league for Crush […]
Anna’s Avenue – Parents & Students Differ About Returning to School with COVID-19
Onsite vs Online Learning: How will most people attend school in 2020-21? Three weeks ago, on July 9th, Ark. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that the 2020-21 school year will begin the week of August 24, and no later than August 26. This Thursday, school districts in Saline County have begun releasing calendars for the upcoming […]
Locals to volunteer homeschool knowledge in video call July 19th to help other parents
Parents, if you’re considering doing homeschooling with your children, there is the opportunity to participate in a video conference with other parents who have lots of experience in this area. A group of local parents are volunteering to share their knowledge to help others navigate the upcoming school year. Carla Hardwick, one of the organizing […]
Boys & Girls Club to host 4th Annual 50’s Swinging Summer Bash and Car Show Aug 15th
The Boys and Girls Club of Saline County will host the 50’s Swinging Summer Bash and Car Show to benefit the Cedar Mountain Club in Hot Springs Village. Come out on August 15th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for for classic cars, food, swinging tunes and vendor booths. Face masks are recommended and the […]
Royal Theatre presents Vintage in concert, a live & streaming benefit for renovations
The Royal Theatre will host the live concert and streaming debut performance of Vintage, a local rock band that covers tunes from the 70s to the present. The concert will be held on July 19th at 7:00 p.m. with limited seating and an option for livestreaming. Proceeds from the event will go to assist the […]
Anna’s Avenue – Two opportunities for youth to pursue music learning in a pandemic
The longer days and freedom from school that summer brings makes this season the perfect time for kids and teens to broaden their horizons and explore new hobbies–like picking up a musical instrument! But how has the pandemic affected music opportunities in Saline County? And what can one expect when signing up for music lessons […]
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