Better to be safe than sorry. The Central Arkansas area is expected to receive some bad weather late tonight and into Friday.
For that reason, the crew at Raspberries Loft hair studio has decided to reschedule their grand re-opening. The party was to be held this Friday night, but don’t worry. The party will still go on and has been rescheduled for next Friday, February 5th. Same time, 6 p.m., and place, 3rd floor of Hillcrest Square.
So mark your calendars, and we’ll see you next Friday! In the meantime, stay safe and warm out there!
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When you’re at the grocery store this weekend and trying to pick out that perfect box of cereal that the whole family will enjoy, grab two. While you’re at it, grab two of every little thing you can. Inviting Arkansas is sponsoring the Our House shelter program “Shop and Drop!” The Our House shelter helps permanently lift the homeless children and adults in Little Rock off the streets.
The “Shop and Drop!” program is simple: shop for basic toiletries, drop them off at the Our House campus (302 E Roosevelt) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or drop them off at Janell Mason’s home at 7 Sunset Circle, Little Rock 72207. Or, if you simply cannot come in, then call Janell at 501-539-0913 and she’ll pick them up for you. It’s that easy. The goal for this program is by Monday to have two carloads of items for the Our House Board meeting.
Here is a suggestion list of items that are needed:
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Laundry Detergent
- Cereal
- Diapers
- Deodorant
- 55-gallon trash bags
- Cleaning supplies like 409, Lysol, liquid dish detergent, etc.
Checks are also appreciated and are tax deductible. They can be made payable to “Our House” and dropped of there or mailed:
Our House
ATTN: Shop & Drop
P.O. Box 34155
Little Rock, AR 72203
Let’s help our brothers and sisters in need and let’s reach that goal!
For more information about Our House, visit www.ourhouseshelter.org.
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Trying to figure out a way to help the victims of Haiti, but just aren’t sure what to do? A great and easy start would be to attend Relief on the Ridge on Feb. 4 from 6-9 p.m. in the Pleasant Ridge Town Center. The benefit will be a fun-filled evening that will feature three bands, refreshments and a silent auction that will include items donated by businesses in the Pleasant Ridge Town Center, Pleasant Ridge West and from friends and supporters of these businesses.
There are no tickets needed to attend the event. Everything is based on donations and 100 percent of the donations will go to the American Red Cross for the relief in Haiti. Although sending money to the American Red Cross is always helpful, gathering as a community and celebrating the joy of giving to others will pay off more in the end for both you and those in need. Take a break from your busy schedule and after work, head over to the Feb. 4 benefit. The more people that attend, the more donations, so be sure to clear your schedule! By attending this event you will be making a difference in the lives of so many people.
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We hope you all are having happy holidays. Thank you so much, fans and readers, for the Christmas cards, cookies and treats! The cheer brought many smiles to the gals here at Inviting Arkansas! The cookies especially were enjoyed during some lates nights of press week. ;)
We met this week to discuss what stories, fashion and other fun stuff we’ll feature in 2010, and we can’t wait to share those ideas with you each month in the magazine. But until then, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have fun, be safe, and we’ll see ya next year. In the meantime, get a jump start on the new year and enjoy our January issue!
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Wow! Is another weekend almost here again? It seems like just yesterday we were mixing and mingling with all of you (and snapping your photo) at all the parties last weekend! Time really does fly when you’re having fun!
Speaking of fun, don’t miss the Jingle Belles Bash this Saturday, from 8 p.m. to midnight at Pavilion in the Park. It’s a party for a purpose to raise money for Centers for Youth and Families. Organizers describe it as a giant dance party, but in cocktail attire with auction items … “definitely a take-your-shoes-off-dance” kinda bash!
Suggested donation of $25 per person gets you at the full bar provided by Glazer’s Distributors of Arkansas, silent auction, catering by Trio’s and a jam-packed dance floor!
See you there!
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The holiday spirit is definitely alive in Arkansas! With Festival of Trees, the Miracle League party and more, it was a fun-filled, festive weekend! Socializing and tasty treats were enjoyed by all who got dolled up and braved the cold weather. But most important is that by getting out this weekend, party-goers supported such worthy causes!
Here’s a taste from the weekend’s celebrations:
Inviting Arkansas Assistant Editor Jillian Duke and Editor Jennifer Jones step in front of the camera (for once!) at Festival After Dark, part of the three-day festival benefiting Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute.
Larry and Sheila Vaught at Tux ‘n Trees, the black-tie affair of Festival of Trees. All proceeds from the three-day event help support cancer patients of Arkansas. Hats off to all the volunteers and participants!
Inviting Arkansas Publisher/Owner Michele Towne met up with New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett at the Miracle League party! A.J. is originally from North Little Rock. He and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee (from Benton) may have been rivals in the World Series, but the two Arkansas-bred baseball players came together for the Miracle League All-Stars fundraiser. The event brought 10 Major League players together to Little Rock for a training camp for kids and an adult party with the players.
Michele with Philidelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee and Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Traber. Michele says the event was a success! “It was packed, lots of fun and nice because lots of the Easter Seals kids who participated in the camp got to be there. And all the money raised stays in Arkansas for more Miracle League fields to be built,” she says.
We even spotted Santa! And rumor has it he will make another appearance this coming weekend at the Miracle Ball, benefiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital. So be nice!
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Welcome to Kiehl’s, a New York-based seller of quality skin and hair care products! The company, which makes philanthropy a priority, just opened in Little Rock with an exclusive shop in Dillard’s at Park Plaza Center in Little Rock. Read more about the company and its philosophy in our Charity Closeup.
In this photo: John Brandenberger, Dillard’s store manager; Bill Dillard III; and Chris Salgardo, Kiehl’s president.
Kiehl’s president Chris Salgardo with local Kiehl’s representatives. Go see them at Dillard’s in Park Plaza Center for your skin and hair care needs!
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Welcome back from the holiday! We hope you all had a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Parties are back in full swing this week, starting today with the launch party for The Oxford American’s 2009 Southern Music Issue! The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Cajun’s. This year’s edition includes two CDs. Sneak preview copies of the magazine’s 11th annual music issue and accompanying CDs will be available for everyone who attends the party!
The Oxford American is a national magazine out of Conway dedicated to featuring the very best in Southern writing while documenting the complexity and vitality of the American South.
So come out today and get a taste of literary and musical genius before the issue hits newsstands and airwaves on Tuesday!
For more information, go here!
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