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OUT & ABOUT
Posted: November 18, 2009 5:49 a.m.JUST FOR FUNDS Girls On The Run Hosts 5K Event Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas will host a 5K event on Saturday at The H.L.M. Teen Center, 1207 NW Leopard Lane in Bentonville.
EDUCATION BRIEFS
Posted: November 18, 2009 5:47 a.m.Student Named Harvest Finalist Stephanie Robbins of Farmington has been named a finalist for Oklahoma Baptist University’s Harvest Court.
Soldier Named Honor Graduate
Posted: November 18, 2009 5:45 a.m.Army Spc. Justyn Hornor of Lowell was selected as the Distinguished Honor Graduate for outstanding overall performance throughout the duration of Advanced Individual Training.
MILITARY BRIEFS
Posted: November 18, 2009 5:44 a.m.Helen R. Snead has graduated from the Army ROTC leader development and assessment course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
Chi Omega To Sell Smoothies For Charity
Posted: November 18, 2009 5:44 a.m.The Psi chapter of Chi Omega at the University of Arkansas will hold a Tropical Smoothie Cafe Charity Night event to benefi t the Make-AWish Foundation from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 3878 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville.
ALL OURS, ALL HOURS: Event ‘Trashes’ Cancer
LADLES LOADED FOR LIFESOURCE
Posted: November 15, 2009 7:21 a.m.Pink bouffants, boas, bras and boots were among the many incarnations of pink donned by hundreds of Pink Trash Ball guests on Nov. 6 at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville.
Charity Walk Makes Strides
ANNUAL JDRF EVENT EXCEEDS $310,453 GOAL
Posted: November 15, 2009 7:20 a.m.Corporate and business leaders, youngsters and volunteers gathered Tuesday to celebrate some local steps toward finding a cure for diabetes.
BRIFELY
Posted: November 15, 2009 7:19 a.m.Blood Center Plans Drives Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host several area blood drives this week.
LOCAL NOTES
Posted: November 15, 2009 7:15 a.m.Pageant Workshop Slated Saturday The Frisco Lakes Pageant Association is looking for the next “it” girl to represent the organization locally and at the 2010 Miss Arkansas pageant, a preliminary competition in the Miss America system.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday
Posted: November 15, 2009 7:14 a.m.Upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas for November 15, 2009.
Foundation Seeks Eagle Nominations
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS DEC. 1
Posted: November 15, 2009 7:12 a.m.Washington Regional Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2010 Outstanding Health Leadership Award, also known as “The Eagle Award.” The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1.
CLUB BRIEFS: Republican Women To Meet
Posted: November 15, 2009 7:11 a.m.Janine Parry, associate professor of political science at the University of Arkansas, is the guest speaker at noon Thursday when Benton County Republican Women meet at Apple Blossom Retirement Resort’s Community Room, 2501 W. 22nd St., Rogers.
Rebuilding Together Receives $50,000 Grant
Posted: November 15, 2009 7:10 a.m.Rebuilding Together of Northwest Arkansas has received a $50,000 donation from members of the Wal-Mart US Finance Team and $13,000 from the Wal-Mart Associates.
Weddings
Posted: November 15, 2009 4:22 a.m.Morris-Ward Bethany Leigh Ward became the bride of Jeffrey Christian Morris on Nov. 8 at Alda’s Magnolia Hill. Buddy Ellis officiated.