I feel like I need to address something because I think people are getting it wrong about the eclipse. People on social media are so mad because “the media lied” and “tricked people” into “being afraid.” They are also saying they were told by media to stay home. They say it was all “hype” that […]
Here are 3 ways to donate those eclipse glasses that you don’t need anymore
The total solar eclipse is over. It was pretty amazing while it lasted, but now you don’t need the protective glasses anymore. Don’t throw them away. They can be reused or recycled. Here are a few options for you to keep those glasses out of the landfill, while helping someone else. One is to take […]
Total Solar Eclipse: Times, locations & viewing tips for April 8th
Cities across Arkansas are a great spot to see the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th 2024. Our own Saline County is in the Path of Totality. That’s the zone that will be completely covered by the moon’s shadow during the eclipse. According to NASA and greatamericaneclipse.com, the duration of the total eclipse will […]
Here’s what Saline County businesses are doing for the Total Solar Eclipse
See below for updates on… • SPECIAL EVENTS • PARKING • RESTAURANTS • RETAIL and • SERVICES …during the days surrounding the Total Solar Eclipse. This list will be updated every time we get new info from businesses, so check back often! Here’s the form to fill out. Special Events Bryant Animal Control & […]
Arkansas Gov releases $100k for Eclipse Response & Recovery
On Saturday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released funds from the Response and Recovery Fund and made the following statement: “Out of an abundance of caution, I’ve directed funds to be released from the Response and Recovery Fund ahead of the Great American Eclipse. This will assist commercial carriers transporting essential items to customers in Arkansas […]
Main Street Station Hosting Solar Eclipse Watch Party April 8th
Main Street Station invites you to join them to witness history in the sky as they will be in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse! Ridgewalker Band will be playing LIVE on the patio, and they will have a variety of games set up in the parking lot. Shop locally made goodies […]
Library Hosting Saline Reads Program to Prepare Community for Upcoming Eclipse
In preparation for April’s total solar eclipse, the Saline County Library is hosting Saline County Reads. This reading event for adults will start on March 1 and run through March 31, leading up to the Saline County Discusses event. Saline County Discusses will take place in the Benton branch’s Meeting Room on Monday, April 1, […]
Hear Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” live by The Machine, during April eclipse; LR plans 3 days of concerts
View post on imgur.com With the much-anticipated total solar eclipse coming in April 2024, the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau announces a free concert series for visitors and residents at First Security Amphitheater. The concerts will be held on the evenings of Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, with a daytime performance on […]
Learn Tips for Watching an Eclipse, Free Class Tonight in Benton
Come to the Benton location of the Saline County Library Tuesday, July 25th at 6 p.m. for a free class on Eclipse Viewing Tips. This is part two of the Astronomy Summer Series. The library is located at 1800 Smithers Dr, Benton, AR 72015.
The Moon, a Comet and an Eclipse, All at Once Friday Night
Look for a triple play Friday night, but instead of on the baseball fields, look up to the sky for three celestial events to coincide. Astronomers say there will be a full moon, a comet fly-by and a lunar eclipse happening all in one small time frame. In the central time zone, you should be […]