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The East Arkansas Community College Family Series presents The Mermaid
Theatre of Nova Scotia’s production of A Brown Bear, a Caterpillar, and a
Moon: Treasured Stories by Eric Carle on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 3:00
p.m. in the EACC Fine Arts Center. This much-anticipated new production
brings together old favorites and new friends. The show features beautiful
music, stunning visual effects and innovative ‘black light’ puppetry. The
triple-bill presentation highlights three of Eric Carle's most beloved
tales: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?,
and Papa Please Get The Moon For Me, completes an hour-long performance,
that both entertains and educates children of all ages.
The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia ranks among North America’s most
respected theatres for the young, and plays an important ambassadorial role
for Nova Scotia and for Canada. The company regularly crosses the continent,
and has represented Canada in the United States, Japan, Mexico, Australia,
England, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Holland, Hong Kong,
Macau, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea and Taiwan. Mermaid Theatre has
earned Export Excellence awards from both the Governments of Canada and of
Nova Scotia. Based in the Town of Windsor, Mermaid has performed for more
than 4.5 million spectators on four continents. The company was founded in
1972.
Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly
illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children.
His best-known work,
The Very
Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally
millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more
than 50 languages and sold over 33 million copies. Since the Caterpillar was
published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than seventy books, many
best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 110 million copies
of his books have sold around the world. The themes of Eric Carle’s stories
are usually drawn from his extensive knowledge and love of nature—an
interest shared by most small children. Besides being beautiful and
entertaining, his books always offer the child the opportunity to learn
something about the world around them. It is his concern for children, for
their feelings and their inquisitiveness, for their creativity and their
intellectual growth that, in addition to his beautiful artwork, makes the
reading of his books such a stimulating and lasting experience.
Tickets for A Brown Bear, a Caterpillar, and a Moon: Treasured Stories by
Eric Carle are $12 and are available online at
www.eacc.edu or by calling 870-633-4480 ext. 352. The EACC Fine Arts
Center is located at 1700 Newcastle Road in Forrest City just off of I-40.
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Time-Specific Events
Irrigation Register - Lee Co.
Now is the time for farmers to register their irrigation water use for the 2011 crop year. The registration period continues through March 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday thru Friday, at the Lee County Conservation District Office. For more information, call Tiffany Davis at (870)295-2752, ext. 3.
Fitness Challenge - FC
The Larry S. Bryant Multi-purpose and Wellness Center will hold the 2012 Fitness Challenge series from February 13, through May 7. Free t-shirts and other awards will be given to those who complete the challenge. For more information, contact the Forrest City Recreation Department at 633-3667 or 261-1480.
Upward Bound Mat-Science Program - Lyon College
The Upward Bound Math-Science Program at Lyon College in Batesville is now accepting applications from 9th, 10th and 11th grade high school students for the 2012 Summer Session, June 3-July 15. There is no cost to students. Application deadline is April 2. For additional information, call 888-577-7984.
Commodity Distribution - SFC (02/23)
A commodity distribution will be held on February 23, starting at 9:30 a.m. and lasting to 12 or until all food supplies are gone. The distribution will take place at the Forrest City Civic Center, Hughes City Hall, and Wheatley City Hall. Commodity foods are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call (870)932-3663.
SFC Food Pantry Ground Breaking (02/23)
The ground breaking for the St. Francis County Food Pantry will be on February 23, at 1 p.m. The location for the event is at 126 South Water Street.
Newcastle FD Chili Day Fundraiser (02/24)
Newcastle Fire Dept. Auxiliary will host their annual Chili Day Fundraiser at First Baptist Church on Rosser starting at 10:30 a.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 when purchased before and $7 at the door.
Benefit Program - Stanley Grove MBC (02/26)
Stanley Grove MB Church will hold an appreciation and benefit program for Bro. Elmer and Sis. Louise Ingram on Sunday, February 26, at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker for the program is Rev. Ricky Benson.
Water Association Meeting - Hughes (03/06)
The annual meeting of the Hughes Community Water Association will be held on Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at 101 S. Broadway in Hughes.
Beautifying Program - Rising Sun MBC (03/09)
The Rising Sun MBC will have its annual beautifying program on Sunday March 9th at 3 p.m. The Madison Light MBC will be the special guest. Their pastor, Rev. Samuel D. White, will deliver the message. The public is invited.
Pack-A-Pew Program - Moro (03/11)
The ninth annual Pack-a-pew fellowship program will be held on March 11, starting at 2:30 p.m. at the Greater Unity MB Church in Moro. Special guest will be Rev. Sam Beason & the St. John MB Church from Brickeys. Everyone is invited to attend.
Recurring Events
Haynes City Council
The Haynes City Council will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Haynes fire station.
E. AR Gospel Singing Association
The East Arkansas Gospel Singing Association hosts a singing every 2nd Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Tree Community Center. Admission is free and there is a snack bar. For more information call 630-1665.
N.A., A.A., & Alanon Meetings
Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon, an A.A. support group, will each meet weekly in Wynne at 1201 S. Falls. N.A. meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. A.A. and Alanon meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 870-238-1135.
Zumba Classes - Forrest City
Zumba Classes will be held on Saturdays from 8:30-9:45 a.m. at the Community Fitness Center in Forrest City. For more information call (870)995-7878 or (870)295-7874.
Soup Kitchen
The Soup Kitchen is open every Monday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. For more information, call the church at 633-4424.