Everyone Loves A Poodle - Puppies Who Need A Loving Home

8 weeks old. Toy poodles. 6 lb. father and 9 lb. mother. Supercuddly. Two brown males, one black male and a wee dark apricot girl who looks like a teddy bear. Lovely, lovely demeanors and ready to go home to the right people. $500-600.

One of my clients is selling the puppies, and I'd be happy to arrange an appointment to fall in love with one of these sweethearts, as I did this morning. However, my 7-year-old dog Sam isn't amenable to the idea of a sibling just yet. Please email me or call 479.200.3089 if interested.

Jeannette

Free Meditation Class at Arkansas Yoga Center

Thursday

7:00 pm to
8:30 pm

Buddhist Meditation

Geoff Oelsner

NOTES: This class is open to the public at no charge.

Late Pilates Class

Would anyone be interested in a 1 hour Pilates mat/ball combination class on
Thursdays a 7:00 PM? Drop in for this class will be $10 -- or one class
from your monthly card.

Let me know -- if there is enough interest we'll do it.

Thanks,

Pamela
www.rabboar.com/studio


Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me

Law Enforcement Officers VS. Firefighters and Emergency Services Personnel for Charity

The second annual Battle of Badges is set for Sept. 16.

Altrusa International of Fayetteville is sponsoring the benefit flag football game involving local law enforcement, firefighters and emergency services personnel.

Money raised will benefit the Children’s Safety Center, which provides therapeutic services to children who are victims of sexual or physical abuse.

The Blue Team, coached by Washington County Prosecutor John Threet, will feature law enforcement officers from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Fayetteville Police Department. The Red Team, coached by Public Defender Danny Hyslip, will contain Fayetteville firefighters and Washington County emergency services personnel.

The game will take place at Harmon Field at Fayetteville High School. Gates open at 2 p. m., and the game will start at 3 p. m. A rain date of Nov. 11 has been set.

Tickets are $ 10 and available from Altrusa members or at most Bank of Fayetteville branches. Children younger than 12 are free. Ticket price includes game and door prizes.

Cindy Ragan, CISSP
Chief Information Officer
Advanced Information Management
1720 E Highway 264
Springdale, AR 72764
(479)751-8120
www.aimrecords.com

Elements of NeiGung September 15

David will be offering a class in Chinese relaxation methods -- Fang-Sung
Gung -- on Saturday September 15th starting at 1:30. You must pre-register
as class size is limited to 20 people. Pre-registration cost is $10 or one
class from your card if you have a monthly card. If there are any spaces
left, you can pay at the door $12.

Even if you have a monthly, please respond so we know how many people.
Respond to me or David or call 621-8003.

Thanks,

Pam
www.rabboar.com/studio

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.

Teen Yoga at Arkansas Yoga Center

Teen yoga will be starting soon.

Click here http://aryoga.com/pdf/AYCTeenYoga.pdf for more information.


Andrea Fournet E-RYT500
Executive Director
Arkansas Yoga Center
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Intuition: Paintings by Megan Chapman and Ceramic Works by Helen Phillips

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Dede Peters, owner
ddp gallery
479.442.0001 (gallery)
479.466.9030 (mobile)
Email

Intuition:
Paintings by Megan Chapman and Ceramic Works by Helen Phillips

FAYETTEVILLE, AR – August 24, 2007 - ddp gallery presents Intuition: Paintings by Megan Chapman and Ceramic Works by Helen Phillips. The exhibition is from August 15 – September 29, 2007. A reception for the artists will be held on Thursday August 30 from 5-8pm. The gallery is located at 7 East Mountain Street, between Fayetteville’s historic Downtown Square and North College Avenue.

Gallery owner, Dede Peters, named the current exhibition “Intuition”, for two reasons. One is that both artists use their own individual perceptive insight when they create. The other is that the viewer has an immediate, instinctive sense of the work when they see it.

Megan Chapman, a Fayetteville native, paints in jeweled, natural hues. Chapman uses a variety of media including oil, acrylic, pastel, graphite, charcoal and other mediums to create the layers in her work. Brush and overlay techniques produce horizon lines and vertical blocks of color that imbue the paintings with a sense of landscape and architecture. Chapman further draws the viewer into her tranquil paintings with her use of organic symbols. Prevalent is the lotus flower and a seed-like shape - that for the artist - represent an object ready to burst with knowledge. Megan Chapman paints to music, often being inspired by the lyrics. As a musician can match notes to verse, Chapman is able to match title to content. For instance, “Cast Away” shows a lone oval-shaped seed symbol in a different color and physically separated from a flock of seeds. The dreamlike painting is sure to reach each viewer’s subconscious.

Helen Phillips had been working with clay for almost fifty years. Her art, whether functional or sculptural is a fusion of spirit and matter. Clay is the matter, the medium that best conveys her feelings about living and dying, anxiety and delight, love and fear. Currently living and working Bruno, Arkansas - Phillips has traveled all over the globe to be inspired and hone her technique. She found familiarity with the Japanese ideals of strength and honesty as well as the connection of spirit and natural worlds. In West Africa, she confronted her fear of wild and dark art -turning it to fascination that flowed easily into her inspired pieces. She shared her immense knowledge of raku, wood and kiln firing combined with her technical wisdom of throwing, coiling and hand building by teaching for twenty-five years, retiring from the University of Central Arkansas in 2001.

At ddp gallery one can see both her functional and sculptural pieces. The functional work consists of teapots, mugs, plates and bowls – all safe for dishwasher, microwave and oven use. Her sculptural work includes decorative vessels, wall pieces and her archetypal house-like sculptures. “Fragments of Out Past” resembles a round dwelling with window-like cutouts. It rests on a hand built wooden base and is topped with a found metal piece, perhaps from an old bicycle. The inspiration for this piece came from listening to news reports of cultural losses in the Middle East. Haunted by the imagery of loss, Phillips felt compelled to get it out of her body and into the world – ready to encounter the viewer.

More information about Megan Chapman, Helen Phillips and ddp gallery can be found at www.ddpgallery.com or by calling (479) 442-0001.



Megan Chapman
Cast Away
mixed media on canvas
10” x 10”
2007
$275

Helen Phillips
Fragments of Our Past
clay, wood, metal, graphite
16” x 14”
2007
$1,175



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From Springdale Morning News: Alumni Group Hosts Ice Cream Social; United Way Kicks Off Drive

Ice cream and air conditioning are the best inventions ever. (Of course in January, I'll say that heated car seats top the list.) About six dozen members of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the University of Arkansas Alumni Association apparently agree with my first assessment as they ventured out in 100-plus temperatures to attend the association's annual meeting cleverly disguised as an (indoor) ice cream social.

The slate of officers approved by present members were Jo Hudec, president; Sandra Franklin, vice president; Jannette Epes, secretary and Michael White, treasurer.

Tuesday started early for this night owl as I joined the United Way of Northwest Arkansas for the group's 7 a.m. annual CEO kick-off breakfast at Razorback Stadium.

About 300 leaders representing 60 companies were on hand to launch the approximately three-month-long corporate driven campaign to raise $4.5 million for the recently consolidated organization.

Donny Story and Wyley Elliott, two of the campaign chairmen, emceed the morning's program, making a special thanks to Benton County folks for coming to Fayetteville.

Wyley told us, "Great growth brings great need." He said United Way funds help 75 local partner agencies with 106 programs.

He added, "It goes beyond the money; it's the impact."

New Razorback basketball coach John Pelphrey was among the morning's speakers, and after assuring everyone he's working "to get the Hogs going in the right direction," he said, "I'm very proud for my family to be a part of this community and the United Way."

Area leaders on hand included Frank Broyles (who was also part of the program), Wayne Mays, Hannah and Greg Lee, John Lea, Woody Bassett, Keith Vire, Johnny Harp, Tom Stallbaumer, Don Devine, Jill Darling and Linda Brown.

Mark your calendars for Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 and Sept. 6 through Sept. 9 for the Fayetteville Arts Festival in downtown Fayetteville.

Keri and Brandon Barber opened their penthouse in the Legacy Building in Fayetteville for a fundraiser Thursday evening for the upcoming festival.

About five dozen arts supporters, downtown business owners and residents joined the Fayetteville Downtown Partners to raise more than $2,000 to help produce the festival, which will consist of more than 75 performances, showings, readings and workshops, most of them free to the public. For a detailed schedule, go to www.fayettevilledowntown.org.

The kitchen island of the penthouse was beautifully covered with dishes from Indulge catering such as broiled lemon pepper salmon kebobs, broiled chicken and baked beef rounds with the company's Indulge Premium Sauce and "Chocolicious Legacy Cake." Guests imbibed "Mango Tango Smash."

Board members of Fayetteville Downtown Partners on hand for the evening included Brittany Adair, Cathy Bass, Daniel Keeley, Greg House, Paul Heck and Tom Overbey.

Golf lovers still have an opportunity to be a part of the upcoming Northwest Arkansas LPGA Championship as tournament volunteers.

Tournament Coordinator Carley High told me they still have around 100 volunteer positions available for the Sept. 3-9 tournament. Volunteers will work an average of three four- to five-hour shifts with committees such as television support, green reporters, marshals, standard bearers, transportation and walking scorers.

Carley said volunteering for the tournament is "a blast -- it's a great way to make new friends, see world class golfers and benefit local charities."

Volunteers can apply at www.lpganwac.com.

Our Town columnist Carin Schoppmeyer can be reached by e-mailing cschoppmeyer@nwaonline.net or by phoning 872-5049.

Molly Moroney Legal Resumé

Click here to download fully formatted resumé in PDF format.

MOLLY GAIL MORONEY
2152 S. Clover Drive | Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
501.658.2199 | Email

EDUCATION
Hendrix College. Conway, Arkansas. Bachelor of Arts in Education. May 2000.

University of Arkansas, School of Law. JD. May 2007. GPA: 3.1. 48/144.
Asian Legal Society, Member.
Delta Theta Phi, Member.
Women’s Law Student Association, Member.

BAR MEMBERSHIP
Sat for the Arkansas Bar Exam in July 2007, results expected in September 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE
United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Extern/Clerk. January – May 2007.
• Performed legal research and drafted memos and opinions regarding social security benefits, employment discrimination, governmental immunity, etc.
• Prepared trial notebooks for civil trials, plea hearings, sentencing hearings, and revocation hearings in close conjunction with other government agencies.

University of Arkansas, Law School Legal Clinic, Wills Project. Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Student Attorney. January – May 2007.
• Provided estate planning services to clients of Habitat for Humanity, which includes preparing payable-on-death and transfer on death designations, transfer of title documentation, simple wills, advance health care directives, durable powers of attorney, and durable powers of attorney for health care purposes.

Gill Elrod Ragon Owen & Sherman, P.A. Little Rock, Arkansas.
Law Clerk. June – December 2006.
• Assisted attorneys in drafting complaints, answers, motions, briefs, responses, interrogatories, requests for admissions, etc. Performed online legal research in civil litigation regarding employment discrimination, divorce settlements, child custody, civil procedure, constitutionality of a statute, non-compete contracts, attorneys’ fees issues, landlord/tenant issues, etc.
• Consulted real estate records as well as court filings through active coordination with city administration offices and government agencies.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, Arkansas.
Real Estate/New Store Development Clerkship, May – August 2005.
• Presented and obtained approval for the development of a new Wal-Mart Supercenter store in New York before the Real Estate Committee, which consisted of Lee Scott, Rob Walton, David Glass, and other top management executives.
• Developed sophisticated financial modeling and AnySite demographic and competitive data for profitability analysis.
• Worked extensively with teams of engineers, architects, brokers, attorneys, and city officials to coordinate development efforts in New York.

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Senior Marketing/Contract Administrator Assistant. June 2000 – June 2004.
• Assisted contract administrator in contract revisions, work preparation, and final drafts. Devised contract summaries of long-term and short-term contracts. Prepared customer correspondence concerning contract renewal, tonnage notification, price escalations, force majeure events, contract termination, and reopener notification.
• Prepared, proofed and finalized bids for submission to utilities and private companies. Edited marketing reports concerning the market trends and current customer relations. Maintained multiple market pricing databases.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Proficient in Spanish.

Stunning, Southern Elegance - 1583 Amber Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72703

Listing Agent: Debbie Gathright Wilson
Contact Info: 479.443.1313
Cell: 479.530.6951
E-Mail

Stunning, Southern Elegance
1583 Amber Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72703
Offered at $365,000
ML # 502120

Relax this Summer and Fall in the shade of a covered porch—or deck…. With this home, you can take your pick!

Located in Charleston Place, this immaculately kept residence features 10-ft. ceilings, hardwood floors, custom front doors and light fixtures, beautiful kitchen with new appliances, crown molding, fireplace, sprinkler system, wood windows and spacious master bedroom.

Built in 2000 and recently painted, this 2-story, 2,450-sq.-ft. prize is a MUST-SEE for anyone who has an appreciation for true Southern grace.

Rooms: 7 Total Baths: 3 Living Room: 16x24
Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Dining Room: 16x14
Year Built: 2000 1/2 Baths: 1 Kitchen: 12x14

Directions: 71B East on Township. Turn right on Old Wire Rd. Left on Amber Dr. into Charleston Place subdivision. Call Debbie for more information at 479.530.6951.
Features and Amenities

• 10' ceilings
• Extensive crown molding
• Hardwood floors
• Beautiful kitchen w/ gas cooktop, new appliances & custom kitchen island
• Built-ins
• Large formal dining room
• Fireplace w/ gas logs
• Wood windows
• Exterior painted last year
• Full-size laundry room
• Oversize 2-car garage
• Custom light fixtures
• Beautiful custom front doors
• Large master bedroom suite with large walk-in closet
• Porch & deck across front of house
• New courtyard - excellent for grilling and entertaining
• Sprinkler system
• Immaculate condition

The Lascivious Biddies bring New York City “cocktail pop” to Walton Arts Center

For more information contact:

Natasha Burroughs
479-571-2747

For Immediate Release


The Lascivious Biddies bring New York City “cocktail pop” to Walton Arts Center

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, August 2007- Walton Arts Center welcomes the Lascivious Biddies for three special performances this month. The all-female “cocktail pop” quartet will be performing ON STAGE in Baum Walker Hall on Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets prices are $25. Audiences will take their seat on stage for a musical experience like no other. The quartet will also perform their mommy & me concert, Itty Biddies, on August 25 at 2 p.m. in Starr Theater. Ticket prices for Itty Biddies are $14 for adults and $9 for kids. In the Itty Biddies performance, the group will give an entertaining, interactive children’s concert that will have everyone clapping, snapping, shouting an singing along to original and classic children’s melodies. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Walton Arts Center box office at 443-5600 or visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

The band includes pianist Diedre Rodman, guitarist Amanda Monaco, singer Lee Ann Westover and bass player Saskia Lane. The group, which performs classic and original music, contains a published author, a Julliard graduate, a multi-linguist and a former circus performer. On their collective resumé, The Biddies have shared the stage with musicians such as Elvis Costello, Natalie Merchant, Enya, Debbie Harry and The Jazz Passengers.

The four New Yorkers have been earning rave reviews for their unique, cutting-edge and witty sound. Their music tells stories straight out of the city in a fresh musical style. The band is making headlines for having an energetic and tightly woven live show full of humor, expert musicianship and a dash of sentimentality.

The Lascivious Biddies have been touring across the nation, winning over fans and critics along the way. The Austin American Statesman called the group “jazz’s answer to female singularity,” after a South by Southwest performance in 2005, while the Washington Post hails them as “Manhattan’s hippest girl group.”

The Biddies and their music have been featured on The Food Network, The Discovery Channel, Fuse TV, a national TV commercial for Chili’s Restaurants and a segment on CBS Evening News. They’ve also been heard on NPR, dozens of local radio stations across America and internationally on the BBC.

The Lascivious Biddies are a part of the Walton Arts Center’s Coca-Cola Night Out Series with media support provided by AY Magazine. The Itty Biddies performance is part of the Huggies Just For Kids series and is also sponsored by Kimberly-Clark and Huggies. Media Support is provided by Kids Directory of Northwest Arkansas and the Morning News. Tickets are available through the Walton Arts Center Box Office by calling 479.443.5600 or online at the new www.waltonartscenter.org.

Walton Arts Center is Arkansas' largest and busiest center for the performing arts and entertainment. Each year more than 140,000 people from Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma and beyond attend over 350 public events at Walton Arts Center, including performances, rehearsals, community gatherings, receptions, graduations and more. Approximately 25,000 students and teachers from 30 school districts participate annually in arts learning programs at Walton Arts Center, and over 300 volunteers donate more than 15,000 hours of time each year to its operations. Walton Arts Center presents entertainers and artists from around the world including Broadway musicals, renowned dance companies, international artists, up-and-coming jazz musicians and more.. As a non-profit organization, Walton Arts Center enjoys the generous support of public sector funding, corporate sponsorship and private donors, allowing audience members to pay on average only 50% of the cost of programs offered. To learn more about Walton Arts Center, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center Achieves LEED-NC Platinum with the help of BioBased Insulation

The Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center announced its grand opening on April 14,
2007. Located in Glenview, IL the center is the first new construction LEED Platinum
building in Illinois. The center is to provide information and educate visitors of the
pristine 32.5 acres of prairie land it is placed upon. The Tyner Center is an excellent
example of how a man made structure can harmonize with the natural environment. It is
named after Dr. Evelyn Tyner a longtime Glenview resident, former Physical Sciences
faculty member at Harold Washington College and volunteer. She has spent many years
working to protect and enhance our natural resources.

Placed on Air Station Prairie, a 32-acre site, the center serves as a gateway to the
collection of rare, native prairie vegetation which can be accessed by walking paths.
There are informational panels along the outside of the building a top the wetland deck as
well as a sidewalk time line and history wall. This eliminates the need to go indoors in
order to learn of the vast amount of prairie life the paths extend to.

The Tyner center was envisioned to be green from the beginning of construction. They
have both vegetated and solar panels used on the roof and a geothermal heating and
cooling system. To partner with these energy saving building technologies, they used
BioBased Insulation. By using green building practices the Tyner Center was capable of
qualifying for the highest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
certification.

BioBased Insulation’s soy-based water-blown spray foam insulation helps control the
humidity and eliminates random outside air infiltration, because of its ability to expand
and form a barrier from the outdoor elements. BioBased Insulation is also able to reach
all the crevices and cracks that traditional insulation would not be capable of touching.
All together, the project earned 53 LEED credits! They consist of 9 site credits, 4 water
efficiency, 16 energy and atmosphere, 7 materials and resources, 12 indoor
environmental quality and 5 innovation and design credits. This is the fourth LEED
Platinum building in Illinois, the first one outside Chicago limits and the first new
building in Illinois to receive this designation.

Learn more about Biobased Insulation.

Business After Hours

Build Your Business at Business After Hours – This summer, the coolest place to be is at the Chamber’s Business After Hours. Bring a stack of business cards and a couple of coworkers to the August event hosted by Northwest Medical Center on Aug. 16 from 5-6:30 p.m. at 3000 Medical Center Parkway, Bentonville. The event is free and open to members, with no registration required. 2007 Business After Hours are presented by Signature Bank of Arkansas, with gold sponsors Farmers Insurance - Kandi Everhart, McLeod Insurance Agency, and Justin Mills Insurance Agency. Click here for a map to the location, or contact Shelle Summers at 479-619-3187 or ssummers@rogerslowell.com for more information.

News from the Rogers Chamber

Looking for a Job in NWA? Find it at the Job Fair -- The Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair presented by Accountemps and the U.S. Army is set for Aug. 16 from noon-7 p.m. at the J.Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Don’t miss the special seminars for job seekers interested in the vendor/supplier market presented by Cameron Smith & Associates at 1:15 and 5:30 p.m. View professional work attire at fashion shows at 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. For a list of participating employers or more details, click here, or contact Gretchen Laffoon at 479-619-3190 or Gretchen@rogerslowell.com.

ONLY 15 SPACES REMAIN for Teacher Fair – Don’t delay if you want to participate in the annual Teacher Fair on Aug. 17 from 7-9 a.m. at Rogers High School. Join presenting sponsor Hight-Jackson Associates, P.A. and platinum sponsors American Fidelity Assurance Company, Cox Communications, Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc., Office Depot and Toyota of Northwest Arkansas at this speedy expo for Rogers teachers – where else can you connect with 1,000 people in just 2 hours? Learn more and register online here, or contact Dana Mather at 479-619-3182 or dana@rogerslowell.com.

Quarterly Business Analysis Breakfast Tickets Available -- The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Chambers of Commerce to host the Quarterly Business Analysis on Aug. 16 from 6:45 to 8 a.m. at the Clarion Inn, 1255 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville. The program includes statistical highlights for the second quarter of 2007, key economic trends, and short- and long-term issues facing the local and state economy. The cost for the Quarterly Business Analysis program and breakfast is $30. Pre-registration by Aug. 13, is required. Make your reservation online, or call 479-575-4151.

The Golfers are Coming! Sign up to Volunteer or Purchase Tickets – Rogers is getting ready to welcome an international field of professional female golfers to the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship presented by John Q. Hammons on September 3-9 at Pinnacle Country Club. The first professional golf tournament in the area will feature 144 top female golfers competing for a $1.25-million prize purse. The tournament will be televised live nationally on The Golf Channel and will benefit The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas, Boys and Girls Clubs of NW Arkansas, and the NW Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Tickets and tournament information are available online at www.lpganwac.com. More than 700 volunteers are needed to assist with the event in a variety of areas; click here for details on volunteering. Learn more on our website, or contact the tournament office at visit 479-715-6100 or visit www.lpganwac.com.

Education Expo

August 17, 2007
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Randal Tyson Track Center
Promote your business to 750 Fayetteville School District teachers, staff and administrators.

How to Evaluate Commercial Real Estate

Please Bring a HP 10B or HP 12C Calculator
(not required, but most helpful!)
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Time: 9 – 5
Registration: 8:30 – 9:00 Cost: $85
Holiday Inn, 1500 S. 48th Street, Springdale
Certified 6-hour Continuing Education Course
Approved by The Arkansas Real Estate Commission
Please fax Registration to 479-750-4533
Mail check to “Commercial Real Estate School”
703 N. Thompson, Suite 212, Springdale, AR 72764.
Instructor: Jacci Perry, CCIM
479-841-1900 jacci@cox.net

A Fare to Remember Serving Lunch Daily

A Fare To Remember is serving lunch daily - stop by for a terrific meal or pick up lunch to-go! Call them at 387-0190. Call them, too, for information on their monthly cooking classes and for your catering needs.

Diamonds, Denim and Dice Casino Night, Auction, Dinner and Barn Dance

Don't miss out on the Second Annual Diamonds, Denim, & Dice Casino Night, Auction, Dinner & Barn Dance! Emcees are Dick Trammel and Bridget Schultz...get your sponsorship for your business early and capture all the media publicity for your business! Media sponsors are KFSM TV, Magic 107.9, KIX 104, Celebrate Arkansas, CitiScapes Magazine, KUAF, The Star Shopper, NWA Times/AR Democrat-Gazette, and The Morning News! Tickets are $100/person...band is Tulsa's popular Deuce-Eleven, also a local blue grass band. Cuisine by area restaurants. It's a don't miss opportunity on September 8 at the AR Air Museum in Fayetteville from 7:00 p.m. - midnight. Call 530.6462 or 725.4017 for tickets, sponsorships, door prizes, or more information on Rebuilding Together of NWA, the fine non-profit benefiting from this event. See you there!

New from Fayetteville Creative Referral Network

September 8 - Diamonds, Denim, & Dice, 521-4411 to sponsor or volunteer. Tickets are $100/person or $1,000/table for 10.
Every Friday and Saturday - Scenic rides on the A&M Railroad to Van Buren and back. Awesome views. 725.4017 for information and tickets. Contest for naming the new Caboose. Call for details and to submit your name, 725.4017.
August 28 - Commercial Real Estate Class with credit. For reservations call JP Realty at 750-3949.
Teacher's Fair - August 17th, Fayetteville, details below.
Teacher's Fair - August 17th, Rogers, details below.
Business After Hours - Bentonville, August 16, at Northwest Medical Ctr., Bentonville
Quarterly Business Analysis - Aug. 16 from 6:45 to 8 a.m. at the Clarion Inn, 1255 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville.

Professional Women's Network - Benton County

Professional Women's Network Benton County, Rogers, Arkansas. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday each month at Nicoli's Restaurant in Bentonville. Check the blog for the most recent location. Contact Donna Sallee, Shelter Insurance at 479.621.0555 or dsallee@agent.shelterinsurance.com

Coaching Seminars

Coaching is a hot new area and it seems like we see articles on it everywhere. It's definitely something that training professionals should explore. New Horizons Computer Learning Center is hosting two seminars from King Leadership Group. ASTD members receive a discount.

Developing the Corporate Trainer Coach
The buzz word today in corporate culture is "Coaching." Business trainers have been thrust into the distinctive role of coach, but not having a distinct clue of international coaching standards or the skill set that must be developed to adequately fulfill that position. Learn what a true trainer/coach is and how this added knowledge will increase you growth as a trainer exponentially.

August 22, 2007
10:00 am to 1:00pm
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
3333 Pinnacle Hills Parkway
Rogers, AR 72758
Call (479) 273-5533 to register

Course Fee: $47 Registration deadline August 17, 2007

Instructor: Lorraine King-Markum CSL, CAC
Lorraine is a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, organizational development specialist, author, certified executive life coach and business consultant.

Belly Dancing Classes

Looking for a great way to get fit and have fun? Try belly dancing! The schedule of dance classes at the Jones Center is posted here: http://www.meira-nawal.com/classes.html

Put the Benton County Wet/Dry Issue on the November Ballot

Citizens for Choice 2008 is working to put the wet/dry issue for Benton County on the November ballot. They are trying to collect enough signatures so this issue can be put on the November 2008 election ballot for the citizens of Benton County to vote on.

The organization needs volunteers to help with petition drives, businesses to host petitions (free publicity for your business), fund-raising, etc.

If anyone is interested in volunteering or wanting more information on this issue, please visit their website at www.nwawet.com

Jury Duty Scam

This has been verified by the FBI (their link is also included below). It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call.

Most of us take summons for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty, that a new and ominous kind of scam has surfaced. The caller claims to be a jury coordinator. If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Give out any of this information and bingo; your identity just got stolen.

The scam has been reported so far in 11 states, including Oklahoma, Illinois, and Colorado. This (scam) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they're with the court system. The FBI and the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud.

Check it out here:
http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp
http://www..fbi.gov/page2/june06/jury_scams060206.htm

Townhome for Sale or Lease

Custom townhome, 1498 Churchill, Springdale behind the Outback Steakhouse on the golf course side of Springdale Country Club.
2450 sq ft. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Large master suite with separate tub and shower and large walk in closet.
2 car garage and a golf cart garage. Lease for $1500/month, POA dues paid by owner.
Contact Steve Joseph 479-387-5644

Showcase Your Business

f you would like to have the 5-minute feature spot to share a little more about your business than you can in 60-seconds, e-mail Kerry Jensen at First Western Bank.

Free Networking Events

Check out the most up to date list on the Soar with Eagles website.
Go to http://www.soarhigher.com/NetworkingGroups.htm. Share this link with your friends and invite them to these free or nearly free networking opportunities.

Rogers Creative Referral Network

Rogers Creative Referral Network

Join us every Friday for the Creative Referral Network. We meet at Baker Bros. American Deli in Pinnacle Hills across the street from Embassy Suites (3301 Market Street, Suite 109) from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. They open just for us and serve beverages. Learn more about Baker Bros at their website at www.bakerbrosdeli.com.Bring business cards for at least 30.

The group is free and open to any reputable business or non-profit organization. Job seekers welcome.

Arkansas Yoga Center

Greetings loyal AYC students,

We are happy to announce AYC's re-opening this Sunday August 12th, with Bryan's two afternoon classes(yes, he's back from his sabbatical!).
Level 1-2 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Level 2-3 5:15 - 6:30 pm

We have a re-opening gift for you! If you have a current class card at AYC, bring a friend to class with you who's never been to the Arkansas Yoga Center, and both of you can take the class FREE! This gift is good for all regularly scheduled classes we offer through the end of August. We would love for you to share the center and our fabulous teachers with your friends.

Also, Andrea's morning classes on Tuesday August 14th and Thursday August 16th will be FREE with or without a friend. Andrea will not be back from her holiday yet, so Mamie Burruss, one of our newest up and coming VariYoga graduates, will be teaching. She is fun and knows how to present yoga in a very accessible way.

We hope you all had a wonderful summer and were able to find time for yourself, as well as connect with family and friends. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces back at AYC.

With joy from all of us! Namaste!


Andrea Fournet E-RYT500
Executive Director
Arkansas Yoga Center
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NWAADC to host Mike Slane - August 16th

NWAADC Captures Exopolis Motion Designer Mike Slane
THURSDAY August 16th, 2007 at the Dickson Street Theater
Doors open at 6:30 and event starts at 7:30.

When he was captured in 2006, by the team writing "Field Guide to Design Talent 2006" for Step Inside Design Magazine, then Motion Theory Senior Designer Mike Slane was fitted with a radio collar that enabled us to track his movements. Although we'd been following Mike for some time ? through his graduation from the California College of Arts and Crafts, and up to his involvement with Kozyndan in the 2004 Resfest, his capture and tagging by the Step Inside team, gave us a rare glimpse inside of the habits of this mysterious creature.

At Motion Theory, the former photographer and geographer was often spotted frequenting industry awards shows, where he picked up statues and shiny stuff to take back to his den. Nike spots for Wieden + Kennedy, the HP "Hands" campaign, and work for clients Emerald Nuts, Cadillac and Budwieser were all known to bring the beast out from his lair.

In 2007, after we had been tracking him for several months, Mike made a move to Exopolis - a creative studio combining the strategic and conceptual capabilities of a traditional marketing consultancy with the technical and design chops of a broadcast and interactive production company. (So says their website!) His first act upon arriving there was to pee around the perimeter to establish his territory clearly. But afterward he co-managed a creative team on projects for Delta Airlines.After a few well placed tranquilizer darts and some obsequious flattering, the NWAADC has finally tracked down Mike Slane, captured him, and is bringing him to Northwest Arkansas for a limited time exhibit. Come poke the captured creative, throw peanuts at him and witness the Associate Creative Director of Exopolis in a completely unnatural habitat.

Please avoid loud, startling noises, or smelling like beef-jerky.

On THURSDAY August 16th, the Northwest Arkansas Art Directors Club will host Mike Slane of Exopolis at the Dickson Street Theater. Doors open at 6:30 and event begins at 7:30. $5 for Members and Students. $15 for Non-Members. STUDENT MEMBERS GET IN FREE!

Come out to the Dickson Street Theater on August 16th!

For MORE information and link to Mikes's work, visit our web site at http://www.nwaadc.org

Ask about becoming a member. Joining the NWAADC will help support future speakers.

The NWAADC's mission is to educate and inspire area creative professionals and students. For more information and a list of upcoming guest speakers, visit our web site at www.nwaadc.org.

For more information, contact Stephen Prater. Copyright ©2003-2007 NWAADC

Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop (October 2007: Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus)

The Grant Institute's Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held at Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus, October 10 - 12, 2007. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students should register as soon as possible, as demand means that seats will fill up quickly. Please forward, post, and distribute this e-mail to your colleagues and listservs.

All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the Institute. For more information call (888) 824 - 4424 or visit The Grant Institute at www.thegrantinstitute.com.

Please find the program description below:

The Grant Institute
Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop
will be held at
Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus
Raymond, Mississippi
October 10 - 12, 2007
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Grant Institute's Grants 101 course is an intensive and detailed introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing. This course is characterized by its ability to act as a thorough overview, introduction, and refresher at the same time. In this course, participants will learn the entire proposal writing process and complete the course with a solid understanding of not only the ideal proposal structure, but a holistic understanding of the essential factors, which determine whether or not a program gets funded. Through the completion of interactive exercises and activities, participants will complement expert lectures by putting proven techniques into practice. This course is designed for both the beginner looking for a thorough introduction and the intermediate looking for a refresher course that will strengthen their grant acquisition skills. This class, simply put, is designed to get results by creating professional grant proposal writers.

Participants will become competent program planning and proposal writing professionals after successful completion of the Grants 101 course. In three active and informative days, students will be exposed to the art of successful grant writing practices, and led on a journey that ends with a masterful grant proposal.

Grants 101 consists of three (3) courses that will be completed during the three-day workshop.

(1) Fundamentals of Program Planning

This course is centered on the belief that "it's all about the program." This intensive course will teach professional program development essentials and program evaluation. While most grant writing "workshops" treat program development and evaluation as separate from the writing of a proposal, this class will teach students the relationship between overall program planning and grant writing.

(2) Professional Grant Writing

Designed for both the novice and experienced grant writer, this course will make each student an overall proposal writing specialist. In addition to teaching the basic components of a grant proposal, successful approaches, and the do's and don'ts of grant writing, this course is infused with expert principles that will lead to a mastery of the process. Strategy resides at the forefront of this course's intent to illustrate grant writing as an integrated, multidimensional, and dynamic endeavor. Each student will learn to stop writing the grant and to start writing the story. Ultimately, this class will illustrate how each component of the grant proposal represents an opportunity to use proven techniques for generating support.

(3) Grant Research

At its foundation, this course will address the basics of foundation, corporation, and government grant research. However, this course will teach a strategic funding research approach that encourages students to see research not as something they do before they write a proposal, but as an integrated part of the grant seeking process. Students will be exposed to online and database research tools, as well as publications and directories that contain information about foundation, corporation, and government grant opportunities. Focusing on funding sources and basic social science research, this course teaches students how to use research as part of a strategic grant acquisition effort.

Registration
$597.00 tuition includes all materials and certificates.

Each student will receive:
*The Grant Institute Certificate in Professional Grant Writing
*The Grant Institute's Guide to Successful Grant Writing
*The Grant Institute Grant Writer's Workbook with sample proposals, forms, and outlines

Registration Methods

1) On-Line - Complete the online registration form at www.thegrantinstitute.com under Register Now. We'll send your confirmation by e-mail.

2) By Phone - Call (888) 824 - 4424 to register by phone. Our friendly Program Coordinators will be happy to assist you and answer your questions.

3) By E-mail - Send an e-mail with your name, organization, and basic contact information to info@thegrantinstitute.com and we will reserve your slot and send your Confirmation Packet.

You have received this invitation due to specific educational affiliation. We respect your privacy and want to ensure that interested parties are made aware of The Grant Institute programs and schedules. This is intended to be a one-time announcement. In any event, you should not receive any more announcements unless there is a program next year in your area. To be unlisted from next year's announcement, send a blank e-mail to unlist@thegrantinstitute.com and write "Unlist" in the subject line.

Fall Art, Drama, Music and Dance Classes schedule for the Arts Center of the Ozarks

Contact: Lindsay Dover
Director of Visual Arts
www.artscenteroftheozarks.org

ART CLASSES – FALL 2007

Clay Play for K-2nd grade with Audrea Danenhauer
Play with many kinds of clay to make fun and exciting one-of-a-kind works of art.
Mondays, September 10-October 15; 3:45-5:00 p.m.
ACO Member: $55 / Non-Member: $60

Art Club for K-5th grade with Audrea Danenhauer
Students will enjoy working on many different art projects over the course of the semester. Students will explore a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, clay.
Tuesdays, September 11- November 20; 3:45-5:00 p.m.
ACO Member: $115 / Non-Member $125

“Funtography” Creative Photography for 2nd-6th grade with Jessica Carter Students will be introduced to the art of photography. Each student will be supplied with a disposable camera and development will be provided. Photos will be used to create one of a kind media artwork.
Tuesdays, September 4-October 9; 3:45-5:00 p.m.
ACO Member: $47 / Non-member: $52

Fun Mud for 3rd-5th grade with Audrea Danenhauer
Students will learn various techniques building both utilitarian and aesthetic pieces. Students will also have an opportunity to use the pottery wheel.
Thursdays, September 13- October 18; 3:45-5:00 p.m.
ACO Member $55 / Non-Member: $60

Comic Book Day for 4th-6th grade with Sean Fitzgibbon
Students will spend the morning creating their own comic books with local narrative artist Sean Fitzgibbon.
Friday, September 28 (Springdale Teacher’s In Service Day) 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. ACO Member $35 / Non-Member: $40

Modern Art for 6th-12th grade with Robin Atkinson
Students will discover 20th century art movements through working in the styles of the masters. Each week will focus on a different style and technique from the impressionists, to the cubists to the post modern working in different mediums such as painting, sculpture and mixed media.
Thursdays, September 6- November 29 (Excludes Thanksgiving); 4:30-6:00 p.m. ACO Member: $130 / Non-member: $135

Art Club for 6th-12th grade with Audrea Danenhauer
Students will enjoy working on many different art projects over the course of the semester. Students will explore a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, clay (wheel throwing), printmaking, papermaking, etc.
Wednesdays, September 5- November 14; 4:15-5:30 p.m.
ACO Member: $115 / Non-member: $125

Multi Media for 5th-8th grade with Karen Stewart
Students will get a sampling of many different media including drawing, pastel, watercolor, collage, and printmaking with veteran art teacher, Karen Stewart.
Mondays, September 10-October 29; 3:45-5:30 p.m.
ACO Member $45 / Non-member $50

Multi Media for 9th-12th grade with Karen Stewart
Students will get a sampling of many different media including drawing, pastel, watercolor, collage, and printmaking with veteran art teacher, Karen Stewart.
Wednesdays, September 5- October 24; 4:15-6:00 p.m.
ACO Member $45 / Non-member $50

Open Wheel for all ages with Audrea Danenhauer
Students will receive four 1_ hour lessons of private wheel throwing instruction. All skill levels welcomed. Students may take in pairs or small groups. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Call Lindsay, 751-5441, to schedule your sessions.
ACO Member: $70 / Non-member: $75 (price per student)

Mixed Media Medley for all ages with Eden Miller
Students are given an opportunity to explore and combine techniques to create mixed media pieces. Children six and under must take classes with an adult. Projects different each unit.
UNIT 1: Saturdays, September 8-29; 9:30-11:00 a.m.
UNIT 2: Saturdays, October 6-27; 9:30-11:00 a.m.
UNIT 3: Saturdays, November 3-December 1; 9:30-11:00 a.m.
ACO Member: $39 / Non-member: $44

Pencils to Paint for all ages with Eden Miller
This class is designed for all skill levels in drawing, watercolor, and pastels. Advanced students may explore other media with permission of instructor. Projects will be different in each unit. Cost is per person, per unit. Children under 6 must take class with a family member.
UNIT 1: Saturdays, September 8-29; 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
UNIT 2: Saturdays, October 6-27; 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
UNIT 3: Saturdays, November 3-December1; 11:30 a.m.-1:00
ACO Member: $39 / Non-member $44

Halloween Costume Construction Class for all ages with Valerie Fritts
Come with ideas for the best costume ever! During this class we will develop your costume designs and use found clothing, fabric, and notions to create your costume. You will learn basic sewing and construction techniques.
Saturdays, September 8 - October 27; 10:00-12:00 p.m.
ACO Member: $50 / Non-member: $55


ADULT CLASSES

Ceramics for adults with Audrea Danenhauer
Students will build both utilitarian and aesthetic pieces using both hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
Mondays, September 10- October 15; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
ACO Member: $55 / Non-member $60

Acrylic and/ or Oil Painting for Adults with Cheri Wollenberg
Students will work semi-independently with individualized instruction. Students are encouraged to grow in their skills and develop their personal styles as they gain experience painting with oil or acrylics. Supply list at the ACO or online.
Mondays, September 10 - October 15; 1-3 pm or
Wednesdays, September 12 - October 17; 1-3 pm
ACO Member: $55 / Non-Member: $60

Adult Watercolor/Casing Media for adults with Karen Stewart
Beginning to intermediate realistic and abstract. Advanced adults. By appointment only. Supply list available in office; paper available for purchase.
Wednesdays, September 5-October 24; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
ACO Members: $55/ Non-members: $65

Modern Art for adults with Robin Atkinson
An introduction to modern styles and methods used by the most influential artists of the 20th-21st centuries. Classes will focus on encaustic, assemblage, abstract painting and mixed media techniques.
Thursdays, September 6- November 20 (excludes Thanksgiving); 7:00-9:00 p.m.
ACO Member: $130 / Non-member: $135


THEATRE CLASSES – FALL 2007


Kids Theatre Production Workshop for 2nd-3rd grade with Nikki Thomas
This production oriented class teaches the world of theatre through actual performance. From auditioning to learning lines to developing characters, plus costumes, sets, lights, sound. Play title to be announced. Saturdays, October 13- November 10; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ACO Members: $56 / Non-member: $66


Kids Theatre Production Workshop for 4th-6th grade with Kathi Blundell
This production oriented class teaches the world of theatre through actual performance. From auditioning to learning lines to developing characters, plus costumes, sets, lights, sound. Play title to be announced. Tuesdays, September 11-November 17 (plus extra rehearsal on
November 15 or 16); 3:45-5:15 p.m. Performance on Saturday, November 17.
ACO Members: $90 / Non-member: $105


Creative Dramatics for 4-6 year olds with Nikki Thomas
This relaxed, fun class is the perfect beginning to learn about acting. Music and movement, theatre games, playing pretend and just having fun are at the heart of this class.
Saturdays, September 8- October 6; 11:15 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
ACO Members: $36 / Non-members $46



Kids Theatre Performance for 4th-6th grade with Nikki Thomas
This production oriented class teaches the world of theatre through actual performance. From auditioning to learning lines to developing characters, plus costumes, sets, lights, sound. Play title to be announced.
Saturdays, September 8- October 27; 9:30-11:00 a.m.
ACO Members: $70 / Non-member: $85

Drama Club I for 6th-7th grade with Harry Blundell
This hour long class will consist of learning basic acting skills through use of pantomime, improv., theatre games, and group acting exercises.
Wednesdays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, November 7, 14, 28 and December 5; 3:45-4:45 p.m.
ACO Members: $160 / Non-members: $175
*one time $15 material fee not included in tuition
**non-refundable registration fee of $25 due at sign up and will be applied to semester fee

Drama Club II for 8th-10th grade with Harry Blundell
This class is geared to making better performers out of the participants. The students in the class will be involved in solo, duet, and group acting projects. These older students should possess good self discipline and be motivated to accomplish more difficult acting assignments. Some memorization required.
Wednesdays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, November 7, 14, 28 and December 5; 5:00-6:15 p.m.
ACO Members: $160 / Non-members: $175
*one time $15 material fee not included in tuition
**non-refundable registration fee of $25 due at sign up and will be applied to semester fee

The following classes should be scheduled directly with the instructor
479-751-5441

Private Acting Lessons with Harry Blundell --Time by arrangement, interview necessary for new students. Five consecutive lessons for actors in a intensive week long session. For actors or those in public eye. Skills suited to individual needs/goals. Performance technique, voice and diction, character development, public speaking, presence, poise, and presentation. Please contact us.

Semi-Private Lesson with Harry Blundell --Time by arrangement, interview necessary for new students. Intensive week long class designed for two actors geared to individual needs and goals through acting scenes. For actors or those in public eye. Skills suited to individual needs/goals. Performance technique, voice and diction, character development, public speaking, presence, poise, and presentation. Please contact us.


MUSIC/DANCE – FALL 2007

Beginning Guitar for ages 7-13 year olds with Curt Farhat
Students will be introduced to basic chords and learn basic songs to play on the guitar (no music theory taught). Students will need to provide their own guitar - teacher can advise on purchase of guitar. Wednesdays, September 12 - October 24; 4:00-5:00 p.m.
ACO Members: $70 / Non-members: $80

ACO Youth Choir for 2nd-8th grade with Cory & Liesel Stanley
Your student will learn the fundamentals of chorale performance. Commitment for the entire school year! Auditions are August 28 & 30. Please call, 751-5441, for more information and to sign up for an audition slot.
2nd/3rd graders meet Mondays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
4th-8th graders meet Mondays from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
ACO Members: $180 / Non-members: $200

ACO Chorale for adults with Bill Burrows
This community choir features talented vocalists from all over Northwest Arkansas. If you are looking for a great outlet for your vocal talents consider joining this talented group of people. Mondays, September 11 until final concert in May; 7:15-9:00 p.m. Call, 751-5441 for audition information!

Basic Tap for adults/older teens with Kyla Staley
This class is especially designed for adults and older teens who enjoy musical theatre but have very little dance experience. Basic dance steps, rhythm and terminology will be taught in preparation for learning full dance sequences. Tap shoes are re’d. For information on where to buy contact the ACO office.
Wednesdays, September 5- December 12 (excludes Thanksgiving); 6:00-7:00 p.m.
ACO Member: $145 /Non-member: $160

"What to do if you've been laid off" from The Career Digest

Aug 14, 2007 The Career Digest Vol. 7 , Issue 32
The Latest News, Tips and Tools For Your Career
What to do if you've been laid off
Abridged: WashingtonPost.com

WASHINGTON, DC -- What would you do if, when you walked into work tomorrow someone told you to head right back out -- along with many of your co-workers? Here are some things to consider:

Ask about severance pay. But don't bank on it. There is no federal law requiring an employer to let you take your half-empty notebooks with you, much less a couple weeks worth of pay.

Apply for unemployment benefits. This seems obvious, but young white-collar workers sometimes forget that such benefits apply to them.

Pare back discretionary spending, immediately. You want your savings to tide you over until you find the right job. Otherwise, you may have to take something awful just to stay afloat. It's rarely a good idea to let your bank balance completely drive major career decisions.

Take a little time off. You may need a day or two to recalibrate, especially if the announcement came as a complete surprise. But don't let this drag on.

Perk up your resume. You will be handing it out plenty in the next few weeks or months, so take the time to make it perfect. If you need help, seek out a professional resume writer.

Distribute your resume. Once your resume is ready make sure you distribute it widely to job sites, personal contacts, employers and recruiters.

Turn to your friends. Make sure you have a way to contact former co-workers and supervisors. You will need references, and a mass layoff can scatter your contacts to the wind.

Don't burn any bridges. It's understandable that you will feel frustrated, even angry, but channel that anger in ways that won't damage your reputation with your former colleagues.

Resume distribution service increases job prospects
Staff Writer, The Career Digest

LOS ANGELES, CA -- These days, to land a job over the competition, you have to work smarter. The hard part is to get your resume read by the right people at the right time. Good jobs aren't on the market very long. To succeed your resume has to be available to the employer the moment they decide to fill a position.

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Good cover letter writing demystified
Abridged: ResumeLines.com

SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Cover letter writing is almost as important a skill for a job seeker to learn as resume writing. The cover letter accompanies the resume at all times as the primary support document. Whether you use traditional mail, email, faxing, or another type of electronic submission, a cover letter should always be sent with the resume.

There are, of course, other tools you'll use when job seeking. Your cover letter and resume come first of course, followed by follow-up letters, thank-you letters for after the interview, reference sheets, salary histories, and job acceptance letters. If you have good cover letter writing skills, and good resume writing skills, the other written tools should be a snap to compose.

Your goal in cover letter writing is to get the attention of the hiring manager, just as it is with resume writing. The method and format are a little different however. Your resume will cover all, or most of your professional career, and will be from one to two pages. Your cover letter will be a very brief page serving as an introduction to the resume. Cover letter writing style must be direct, to the point, and able to grab the attention of the reader quickly, with a goal of making the reader want to read the attached resume.

Cover letters that make your phone ring off the hook
Staff Writer, The Career Digest

LOS ANGELES, CA -- A perfectly-written cover letter can be more important to your job search than your resume! What most people don't realize is that a cover letter is really a sales letter. It's you're personal advertisement, your first impression, your grand introduction. Additionally a brilliantly worded cover letter is the easiest way to guarantee your resume is the one, amongst a stack of resumes, that actually gets read. The best part is, practically no one understands this fact. So having a great cover letter is almost like having an unfair advantage.

As a matter of fact, the vast majority of your competition simply "throws" together any old cover letter just so they have something to attach to their average resume. As a result, most cover letters do nothing to land the job interview. In fact, hiring managers often make a decision to interview from a well written cover letter alone -- before even reading a resume.

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Selling yourself in 90 seconds or less
Joan Bolmer, Business and Personal Coach

HOUSTON, TX -- Crafting a compelling 90-second statement about yourself and what you can do for a prospective employer, is the foundation for an excellent networking introduction. Experiment until you find a comfortable and smooth conversational way that works for you. The first 60 seconds should present a snapshot of your most recent career or business accomplishments, types of organizations, industries, and functional areas.

Example: "For the past five years I have been the Documentation Department Manager for a technical writing team of six writers and one graphic artist at ABC Software. My experience includes environments such as, international manufacturing, engineering, and deep water drilling. One of my greatest strengths is the ability to quickly grasp the overall concept of the application's use and adapt it to the skill and knowledge level of the user. I am proud of my reputation for designing and implementing exceptionally effective user training and materials."

In the last 30 seconds explain why you are looking for a job and what kind of position you are seeking. Always ask for leads into three or four specific companies

After your pitch, make sure they can reach you!
Staff Writer, The Career Digest

BOSTON, MA -- Up to 80% of job seekers today find their jobs through networking. That's because It works! Some great places to network are Alumni Events, Job Fairs and Professional Industry Association functions.

And no matter where you go, employed or not, you must ALWAYS carry a fresh supply of business cards to hand out when the time is right. There's nothing worse than making a great contact, searching for a pen and writing your number on a napkin - that they're sure to lose! Personal business cards project an image of professionalism and leave a lasting impression.

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How industry associations benefit your job search
Abridged: CareerJournal.com

NEW YORK, NY -- To find candidates for a senior finance job that opened up last month, executive recruiter Ed Kaye scanned the roster of a relevant industry association and quickly homed in on a longtime member. He placed a cold call, and the recipient, a manager at a similar company, agreed to interview for the position and was eventually hired. This strategy is the most common way recruiters find potential candidates who aren't actively looking for a new job, according to a recent survey of 450 members of the Society for Human Resource Management.

"It never hurts to be involved in associations," says Nancy Grossman, a recruiter for Capital H Group, a human-capital consulting firm based in Chicago. "You become more visible to recruiters and it shows you are committed to staying on the cutting edge of your field." Recruiters and company hiring managers say they also often seek out potential hires at the meetings, conferences and other events that professional groups host. "Trade shows are great fishing expeditions for recruiters," says Barry Shulman, a principal at San Francisco-based recruiting firm Shulman Associates Executive Search Inc.

Many associations post job ads on their Web sites, and some limit access to the ads to members. Corporate hiring managers and recruiters say they like to advertise on these sites, sometimes exclusively, to target trade-group members. "All the good candidates seem to belong to a particular association and the ones who aren't as skilled usually don't," says Bob Hatcher, president of Executive Network Inc., a search firm near Chicago that specializes in the food industry. He estimates that 40% of the candidates he places into jobs are identified through trade groups.

Complimentary industry association publications
Staff Writer, The Career Digest

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Whether you're looking to move up or move on - reading industry and trade association publications lets you move right in to the job of your dreams. They keep you sharp, well informed, articulate and in-demand. It's no secret that keeping up with the news and trends of your industry or profession (as well as that of your clients) will give you the competitive edge you need. And now, you can get your trade magazines without having to pay for them.

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Facebook and MySpace thwarting job opportunities
Abridged: MSNBC.com

NEW YORK, NY -- According to a March survey by Ponemon Institute, a privacy think tank, 35 percent of hiring managers use Google to do online background checks on job candidates, and 23 percent look people up on social networking sites. About one-third of those Web searches lead to rejections, according to the survey.

Social networking sites have gained popularity among hiring managers because of their convenience and a growing anxiety about hiring the right people, researchers say. Job candidates who maintain personal sites on Facebook or MySpace are learning - sometimes the hard way - that the image they present to their friends on the Internet may not be best suited for landing the position they're seeking.

Big corporations long have retained professional investigators to check job applicants' academic degrees, criminal records and credit reports. But until now the cost has deterred the ability of smaller firms to do the same level of checking, said Sue Murphy, a director of National Human Resources Association. One problem is that there is little to prevent hiring managers from discriminating on the basis of personal information discovered through social Web sites.

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Archetype.Productions Presents Scapes of Aotearoa/New Zealand at Teatro Scarpino on 9/1 at 7 p.m.

archetype.productions presents: the land of the long white cloud
SCAPES OF AOTEAROA/NEW.ZEALAND
at Teatro Scarpino, 329 West Ave., 9.1.07
Photography by Will Collins

Presenting slides from recent ethnographic research/travels in Aotearoa/New.Zealand
Featuring: LIVE improvisational soundtrack provided by Drew Packard and Friends
After-Party Performers TBA
Wine and Beer Available
Free Showing/Donations Welcome
7 p.m.

Don't Miss the Open Space Art Party on August 31st!

Buy tickets now online at the Walton Arts Center.

Buy tickets now online at the Walton Arts Center.

Visit us online at http://www.fayettevilledowntown.org/faf/

Women In Networking Meeting on 8/29

Meeting Schedule:
Time: Doors Open 11:30 a.m.
Price: $20 (includes Lunch)
Location: Embassy Suites, Rogers, AR
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Welcome Chris Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer of GoPickle.com

Join Women in Networking in welcoming Chris Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer of GoPickle.com. Chris will be giving a motivational speech titled: If I had a Million Dollars: My Dreams, My Purpose, My Destiny. I'm in Charge and I Want More!

Chris describes his speech as an exciting motivational session that works! Have you ever said to yourself "Is there more to life?", "Whatever happened to the fairytale?" or, "I wish I could be or do _______?" If so, then this session is for you. If you are ready to take your life to the next level you will not want to miss this. I will show you the secrets of how to dream again, find your purpose in life, fulfill your destiny and feel like a million bucks.

Specifically this meeting covers the following:

The "Secret" to life
Why am I here?
Walt Disney's wonderful Epcot Center
I look good, I feel good, and doggone it, I like me!
Create ten or more hours a week
Be a multimillionaire and live rich!
It's not how you start, it's how you finish
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An Evening At the Legacy Fundraising Arts Party Tomorrow, 8/16

Click here for a full listing of door prizes and additional information.

Please join us tomorrow night to celebrate NWA's Legacy of Art at The Legacy Building in Downtown Fayetteville.

Featuring DJ Robé Flax | Sound by Dancenhance

Attend to win a chance to receive a free Outdoor Living Space Design/Consultation Gift Certificate, valued at $750, from Exterior Designer Daniel Keeley of DK Design

DK Design specializes in transforming outdoor areas, such as porches, patios, terraces, balconies, loggias, gardens and courtyards, into elegant, inviting places for entertainment, escape and enjoyment. Whether modern or traditional, understated or opulent, DK Design provides residential and commercial clients alike with striking designs for gardens and outdoor rooms that merge functionality and beauty.


Other prizes include the following:

2 Walton Art Center Tickets - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Tuesday, September 11th, 7:00 pm) - VALUE $96

In the Tony Award-winning new musical comedy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. SPELLING BEE has been hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “perfect in every possible way - that rarity of rarities, a super-smart musical that is also a bona fide crowd pleaser.” This tuneful, offbeat and at times heartwarming show offers audience members the opportunity (strictly voluntary) to become part of the action as on-stage spellers. The New York Times calls SPELLING BEE, “irresistible, riotously funny and remarkably ingenious - gold stars all around.”



2 Walton Arts Center Tickets - Shaolin Warriors (Friday, November 2, 8:00 pm) - VALUE $68

In a fully choreographed Kung-Fu production, the Shaolin Warriors bring the remarkable skill, stunning movement and spectacular imagery of Kung Fu to Walton Arts Center. Performed by Masters of the Shaolin school, the production features many forms of Shaolin Kung Fu as well as a look at the daily life of the Warriors and their Zen philosophy. It’s an evening of martial arts the whole family will enjoy.


4 TheatreSquared Tickets - The Mystery of Irma Vep (Thursday, November 29th - December 9th, evening and matinee shows) - VALUE $88

From the foggy moors of Mandacrest Mansion to the hidden tombs of Egypt, this uproarious spoof mixes all the elements of classic gothic melodrama into one deliciously spiked punch. Two actors play eight outrageous characters in a farce that’s packed with lightning fast personality and costume changes, as Lord Edgar returns to his spooky mansion in England with his naive new bride. Lady Enid enters a realm of the peculiar, presided over by a portrait of Irma Vep, Lord Edgar’s deceased wife, which hangs over the fireplace. Audiences will laugh and guess their way right through to the closing moments, while Lady Enid, Lord Edgar and the rest of the cast delve deep into The Mystery of Irma Vep.



An Evening at the Inn at Carnall Hall - VALUE $152

Located on the campus of the University of Arkansas and just a few minutes walk from Dickson Street, the entertainment epicenter of Northwest Arkansas, the Inn at Carnall Hall offers all the comforts of home - and then some! With 5 different layouts to choose from, you will be sure to find one that fits your needs. Their guest rooms are unique and completely renovated with the inviting sophistication for which Inn at Carnall Hall is recognized. You can also grab a pre-show cocktail or late night beverage at the Lambeth Lounge or experience the one-of-a-kind cuisine at Ella’s Restaurant, located on the first floor of the inn.

Northwest Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (NASO) Tickets - more info to come

Emelia's Mediterranean Kitchen - Dinner for 2 during the weekend of 9/7 - VALUE $100

T. Lynn Nelson - Gallery Painting “Fiesta” - VALUE $400

East Meets West Spa and Salon - EMW Signature Couples’ Retreat - VALUE $500

• Escape with an a Couple's Swedish Massage from EMW Senior Massage Therapists in a secluded room for 2
  
• Indulge in his/her premium Peacock Alley Resort Collection Robes - EMW Logo Signature Item
  
• Bring harmony and peace to your marriage with the (2) EMW Signature Sandlewood Soy Candles

Email FDP for details.

DEAL OF THE YEAR, GIRLS!

Just thought I'd pass along a great deal! In case you haven't heard: there is a make-up line (featured on Oprah) called E.L.F. - stands for eyeslipsface (www.eyeslipsface.com). Anyway, it is a higher end line that Nordstrom's has recently purchased...so, they are clearancing out that all of their online inventory. Everything is only $1.00. Then, on orders up to $20.00 - you can enter promo code "Carolina" and it will take 50% too off
your order - making everything only 50 cents up to $10 savings. I just wanted to pass along the bargain. It's a $5.00 flat shipping rate no matter how much you buy.

Start shopping---some stuff is already out of stock.

We Cordially Invite You To An Evening At The Legacy - August 16th, 2007, Call 479.571.3337 For Details

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An Evening at the Legacy: Celebrate NWA's Legacy of Art

The Barber Group and Fayetteville Downtown Partners cordially invite you to a fundraising party at The Legacy Building.

Several Wonderful Prizes will be offered throughout the evening from the following: The Inn
at Carnall Hall, Walton Arts Center, TheatreSquared, Bordinos, Emelia’s Mediterranean Kitchen, East Meets West Spa and Salon and DK Design.

When: Thursday, August 16, 2007, 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Legacy Building in Downtown Fayetteville
Why: Support the Arts in NWA, and tour one of Fayetteville’s hottest new addresses!

This is an event no one should miss!

Tickets are $50 per person at the door. Please call 479.571.3337 for additional info.

New Kindermusik Classes Forming!

Dear Parents,

As the older students head back to school, it's time for the special one-on-one time with your young child. If you are looking for fun, interactive, and educational activities then why not check out my Kindermusik classes for young children. I will be holding a Sign and Sign class beginning on September 7th and it will run for 5 consecutive weeks at 9:00 on Friday mornings at the MDA Central Casting Studios in the Northwest Arkansas Mall. I will also be holding a class for 4 - 6 year old children beginning August 17 at 1:00 at MDA Central Casting Studios. In October I will begin classes for the 18 month old child up to 3 years of age. The time and curriculum has not been finalized for this class as of yet. If you are interested in any of these classes, please e-mail me with your request or call Michelle at the MDA Central Casting Studios at 251-8088 and we will be happy to email you a registration form for the appropriate class. Thank you for your continued interest in Kindermusik. If you would like your name taken off of the updated class list, please let me know and I'll be happy to remove your name from the list. Thank you for your continued interest in my program! Smile and keep on singing!!!!

Have a great week!

June Ziser
Licensed Kindermusik Educator, BSE