Events in Little Rock August 2011


August 3
George Lankford's accounts of the Civil War
George Lankford's collections of accounts of the Civil War in Independence County will be presented noon to 1 p.m. August 3 in the Darragh Center of the Main Library.

Mr. Lankford will describe the process of collecting contemporary accounts of the complexities of life in the White River area through four years of the Civil War, throughout which Batesville survived even with six military occupations. The collection became "War Chronicles: Independence County's Civil War," and that turned into two Readers' Theatre productions set to highlight the Sesquicentennial years. George and several of the actors will illustrate the talk by giving a few readings from the first performance.


Lankford, professor emeritus of Lyon College in Batesville, is the author of a number of books and has received awards, including the Arkansas Historical Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the editor of Bearing Witness: Memories of Arkansas Slavery and also wrote the introduction to Cavorting on the Devil's Fork: The Pete Whetstone Letters of C .F. M. Noland.
Bring a sack lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 320-5717 or visit butlercenter.org.


August 4
First Thursday in Hillcrest - Shop 'n Sip
Enjoy this monthly event in Hillcrest with its sales, food, music and libations. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. 666-3600.

And don't forget the new Hillcrest Farmers' Market will be open 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday through September 7. It is located at 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd., in front of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church.

August 5
5th Annual Walk for Children and Families
The Methodist Family Health's 5th Annual Walk for Children and Families will be held August 5 at the Big Dam Bridge to benefit those served by MFH. Registration begins at 6 p.m. on the North Little Rock side at Cook's Landing. The walk begins at 7 p.m.. There will be live music, free ice cream and pizza.

The cost to participate in the walk is $20 or $50 for a family. For more information, call Maggie Beeler at 412-6178.

August 5
LAMANPALOOZA
This end-of-summer bash 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. August 5 will feature Trout Fishing in America. The free event at the Laman Library, 2801 Orange Street in North Little Rock, includes games, crafts and prizes. 758-1720.

August 12 & 13
Shooting Stars!
View shooting stars (weather permitting) from the middle of Lake Maumelle on a guided cruise August 12 and 13 starting at Jolly Roger's Marina. $10 adults, $5 kids ages 6 to 12. Advance payment to Pinnacle Mountain State Park is required. 868-5806.







August 13
Some Like It Hot
Beth Phillips will lecture 10 a.m. August 13 about plants that flourish in our hot Arkansas weather. Ms. Phillips of the Cooperative Extension Service will speak at the Laman Library, 2801 Orange Street in North Little Rock. The event is free and open to the public. 758-1720.



August 13

Garden Gourmet Chef Series
The Garden Gourmet Chef Series focuses on summer squashes and cantaloupe August 13 at the River Market Pavilions Farmers' Market. Participants will be able to enjoy complimentary bite-sized tastings from some of Little Rock's best chefs. Cooking demonstrations take place from 9 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit rivermarket.info/farmersmarket.






August 27
Central Arkansas Iris Society Annual Sale
The Central Arkansas Iris Society Annual Iris Rhizome and Plant Sale will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 27 in the Grace Lutheran Church Family Life Center in Hillcrest.
Bring this notice for one free iris rhizome. 455-1478.