Events and more for the weekend of Jan. 4-6, 2013.
Month: January 2013
The Pet Scoop: Better is more
When it comes to buying pet food, you are purchasing nutrition. The size and price of the bag or can is irrelevant. The ingredients in the food and the quality and ethics of the company manufacturing the food are the most important considerations.
TRAIL REVIEW: Backpacking and hiking unite at Pigeon Roost Trail
A series of trail reviews would not be complete without highlighting a trail from the largest state park in Arkansas, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area.
PHOTOS: Elected officials sworn in before Fayetteville City Council meeting
One by one, each person recited the oath of office pledges read by Fayetteville District Judge Rudy Moore Jr.
WITH VIDEO: City Council recap for Jan. 3, 2013
Included are the items considered during the meeting, action taken for each item, and links to downloadable PDFs for each item.
New book on legendary Arkansas track coach John McDonnell due out this spring
The University of Arkansas Press will soon release a new biography on McDonnell, appropriately titled “John McDonnell: The Most Successful Coach in NCAA History.”
UPDATED: Council to consider surveying citizens on use of HMR funds
City Council members will consider a plan to survey Fayetteville citizens on how best to use funds from a possible extension of bonds used to finance the Fayetteville Town Center.
Wakarusa 2013 initial lineup includes Widespread Panic, Of Monsters and Men, Son Volt and more
The news came in the first of three rounds of lineup announcements on the festival’s Facebook page.
TRAIL REVIEW: The Devil’s Den hidden gem
Yellow Rock Trail in Devil’s Den State Park offers several of the best views in Arkansas.
Daily Flyer: Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013
News, events, weather and more for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013.
Bikes, Blues & BBQ will donate to local charities following 2012 rally
Rally officials will be distributing the funds at a celebration for sponsors, volunteers, and representatives from the various charities chosen for funding this year on Friday, Jan. 11 at the Fayetteville Town Center.
Artist Jessie Ward to exhibit work Jan. 3 at Nightbird Books
Ward, who works primarily in oils and watercolors, is originally from East Texas, but has spent the last eight years in Arkansas.
University of Arkansas professor James Greeson inducted into Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame
University of Arkansas music professor James Greeson, a nationally respected jazz guitarist and composer was inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame last month.
TRAIL REVIEW: Lake Fayetteville, a trail for everyone
With the combination of paved and natural surface trail loops, Lake Fayetteville Trial is a great place to spend an afternoon for the trail runner and family alike.
Here’s to actually keeping our resolutions this year, here’s to exploring NWA
I believe starting off the new year by hiking, biking and exploring our beautiful backyard creates healthy habits that won’t disappear in a month when motivation starts to wane.