Cinco de Mayo, First Thursday, Mother’s Day, and lots of other deals are happening this week.
Month: May 2011
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Floods cause major damage to Frisco Trail
The damage is bad enough that Trails Coordinator Matt Mihalevich was hesitant to speculate on when repairs would even be started, let alone complete.
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Live music coming to Kingfish backyard
Kingfish was approved for a conditional use permit to begin booking outdoor live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until 11 p.m.
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Tuesday To-do: May 3
Live music, theatre, poetry and a City Council debate.
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Commemorative water bottles to be distributed at UA ballgame on May 6
A safe, reliable water supply is critical to quality of life in Northwest Arkansas. Abundant, clean drinking water creates jobs, attracts industry and investment, and provides for the health and welfare of citizens — from disease prevention to fire suppression. That’s why it’s so important to observe Drinking Water Week 2011, which is May 1-7.
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Chipotle on Dickson Street to open May 10
Chipotle will occupy the train depot building across from George’s Majestic Lounge. Also within earshot: Qdoba Mexican Grill and one of Fayetteville’s three Flying Burrito Company locations.
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2011 summer adult kickball registration begins May 23
Registration will continue through June 24, 2011. The 2011 season runs from July 11 through August 18.
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Websighting: Unofficial artists for Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival
None of this is official, but if you believe what you read on the internets, you can get at least some idea of what to expect on Mulberry Mountain this fall.
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Chef and conservationist Barton Seaver coming to Walton Arts Center May 9
Walton Arts Center last week announced that chef, conservationist, and National Geographic Fellow Barton Seaver will be in town for a presentation on Monday, May 9.
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[Updated] Vote to see the Diamond Hogs take on Ole Miss on CSS Sports May 20
CSS Sports is hosting an SEC Fan’s Choice Poll to decide which of five SEC matchups to televise on Friday, May 20, and the Diamond Hogs are in the running.
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Friends of the Library hosts book sale May 7
The Friends of the Fayetteville Public Library will host a book sale on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Monday To-do: May 2
With last night’s news that al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. troops, many folks will likely spend Monday evening watching the aftermath coverage of this monumental event.
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Openings: Q2 2011 Fayetteville boards, commissions and committees
The city last week released its 2nd Quarter list of vacancies and if interested, you’ve got until 5 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2011 to apply.
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Weekly roundup: Flood photos, a smoking ban, NAMA winners and more
A recap of happenings in Fayetteville and on the Flyer from April 25 through May 1, 2011.
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The Great Crêpe
My crêpe experience labels me as more of a crêpe eater than a crêpe maker. So I set out try my hand at these floppy French pancakes.