News Briefs
Meet Narcissa, a 4-month-old, white and tan Labrador Retriever mix pup who needs a new home.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
This week’s featured pets available at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter are Narcissa the dog and Captain Awesome the awesome cat.
Too Cool, a new frozen yogurt shop, recently opened off Wedington Drive in Fayetteville (in the back of the Hunan Manor building).
The 3rd annual Stepping Up the Pace with Parkinson’s Walk/Run is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Pat Walker Center for Seniors in Fayetteville.
Award-winning director Kevin McKinney will be in Fayetteville for a screening of his 2012 film, Corporate FM this weekend.
The 2012 Offshoot Film Festival lineup announcement is coming this weekend as well.
Wednesday Events
- Fayetteville Public Library: Get Your Geek On: You’ve Got Mail!
- Greenhouse Grille: Chooch
- JJ’s Grill: Cable Hogue
- Herman’s Ribhouse: Richard Burnett
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Roby Pantall
- Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: Think Tank: “The Great Story”
- Foghorn’s on College: Open mic night by Effron White
- Jose’s: Karaoke
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Matt Smith Solo Agro Jazz Band
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Conspirator / MONTU
- UARK Bowl: Standup Open Mic Night
Wednesday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 p.m. | Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force | Springdale Police Department |
| 5:00 p.m. | Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority | Station 1 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Environmental Action Committee * | City Hall, Room 111 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Wednesday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: “Inside the Actor’s Studio” host James Lipton is 86, actor Adam West is 82, singer Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers is 72, singer-guitarist Lita Ford is 54, comedian Cheri Oteri is 50, country singer Trisha Yearwood is 48, comedian/talk-show host Jimmy Fallon is 38, actress/host Alison Sweeney is 36, singers Tegan and Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara are 32 and actress Katrina Bowden is 24.
