Community Events and Classes
Warning: Children's Meth
Checked this on Snopes. It is true.
http://www.snopes.com/horrors/drugs/candymeth.asp
A very scary thing is going on in the schools. There is a type of crystal meth going around that looks like strawberry pop rocks. It smells like strawberry also and it is being handed out to kids in school yards in AR. It looks just like pop rocks. They call it strawberry meth or strawberry quick.
Please instruct children to not accept candy that looks like this even from a friend and to take any that they may have to a teacher, principal, etc.
Summary of the eRumor: The eRumor warns of a new form of delivering illegal methamphetamine to children by making it into a strawberry flavored crystal or powder.
The Truth: The eRumor is true and only the latest form in which methamphetamine has been mixed with sweet substances.
An Associated Press story published in newspapers across the U.S. on May 1, 2007 focused on discoveries of what appeared to be a strawberry-flavored children's drink at the scene of an illegal meth lab. It has come to be known as 'Strawberry Quick.' It has no connection with the popular Nestle QUIK flavored milk products now renamed Nestle Nesquik. Chris Harrison, a chemist at the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, says that meth is bitter to the makers try to take that edge off any way they can and have used lollipops, sodas, candy, and anything else they can to make it easier for first-time users. The article said that the 'Strawberry Quick' angle came to light in January when the Nevada Department of Public Safety issued a warning about it.
The Strawberry meth has been reported in several states including Missouri, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Texas, Nevada, and California. Because of the sweet taste and candy-like appearance there is concern about children coming into contact with it but experts say its not been made that way just for the purpose of introducing it to children. Giving it a sweet taste and a harmless-sounding name is a marketing technique to ease it into the hands of any potential victim.
Credit Score Enhancement Seminar
Your Credit Score Presented by Sherri Elam, Millennium Mortgage Financial, Inc.
Tuesday, November 6th & 13th 7 PM -- 8 PM
WACO TITLE COMPANY, 212 W. Emma, Springdale, AR 72764
Are you embarrassed because you think your credit is less than perfect, then attend this FREE Home Buyer seminar and find out:
Call Now and reserve your seat (limited space available)
Millennium Mortgage Financial, Inc. 4004 N. College, Suite J, Fayetteville, AR 72703, (479) 443-2525
Breaking Through the Clutter: Marketing Yourself and Your Business
NWACC Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Proudly Presents
Joel Conner, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Michelina's Inc.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
7:00 p.m.
NWACC Shewmaker Center in the Wal-Mart Auditorium
This event is free to the public
Mr. Conner gives back to the community by serving on several boards, and non-profit organizations and has an active lifelong commitment to community services such as Board of Children's HeartLink, Change, Inc., Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Students in Free Enterprise, Board of the Children's Music and Arts Foundation, The Plight of Urban Children.
Additionally, Mr. Conner serves or has served on the Board of Directors or Advisory Boards for numerous organizations in the fields of Banking, Real Estate, Hospitality, Professional Sports, and Manufacturing.
Adoption Conference Scheduled for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Grace Haven Ministries presents Light for the Way Adoption Conference scheduled for November 10th, 2007 from 9am until 5pm.
The conference is designed for anyone who is considering adoption or foster care, in the process or experienced adoptive families who may need some help. In addition, the conference will provide information for those who want to learn more about orphan needs and what they can do to start an orphan ministry in their church.
The conference will be held at the First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
This unique event will include agencies, orphan ministries, adoption specialists, as well as orphan and developmental experts.
To register and for more details visit http://www.gracehavenhome.com/ or call 479-685-9481
Christmas Donations Needed
Christmas is right around the corner and we need your help to make sure children in NWA, whom live below poverty level have a Merry Christmas to remember.
Each year, Mother-to-Mother hosts a special Christmas Dinner and Party for the mother's who have a willingness to partner with us to become self-sufficient. These ladies live in your community and circumstances have left them feeling unworthy and ashamed. We are here to educate them and help them develop their lives in a positive environment. With your sponsorship we can make sure that each family receives a Christmas Dinner and each child receives one toy from Santa.
Current needs to make this project successful:
Save the Date for Some Fantastic Christmas Entertainment. Mother-to-Mother is hosting their Annual Benefit Concert. Admission is free; a free will offering will be taken during event. December 9, 2007 from 2pm to 4pm. 1st Christian Church of Bentonville on Hwy 102 (across from the Bentonville Police Station). A flier can be faxed by request.
For more information, contact Mindy Walker, Mother to Mother Ministry of NWA, 1104 S. Walton Blvd, Suite 102, Bentonville, (479)271-8138
Institute for Corporate and Public Safety -- Emergency Response Class
On Thursday, Nov. 15 the ICPS in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will conduct a free one day Emergency Response class in Bella Vista. A free continental breakfast and lunch are provided for all participants. This class will be held at the NorthWest Arkansas Community College -- College At The Crossing located at 1801 Forest Hills Blvd.
Event Schedule
9:00am -- 9:30am continental breakfast (provided by ICPS)
9:30am -- 12 noon Morning Speakers and presentations
12 noon -- 12:45pm Lunch provided by ICPS
12:45pm -- 3:00pm Emergency Response Lessons 1-3
3:00pm -- 3:30pm Tabletop Exercise
This event is open to the public. Seating is, however, limited and the event is expected to fill quickly. To reserve a seat, call 479-619-4170.
Faith in Action Needs Your Help
Is your office, company, civic or church group looking to do something for the holidays for those in need?
Faith in Action has two holiday projects underway to help the homebound elderly in Benton and Washington counties.
Faith in Action is holding a healthy foods, Thanksgiving Food Drive, October 15-November 14. Items collected will be distributed to homebound seniors during the week of Thanksgiving. Items for suggestion include ready-to-eat or easy to prepare, non-perishable foods. Some suggestions include canned meats, vegetables, low sodium soups, canned fruit, Ensure and other elderly specific products.
Donation boxes are located at the Faith in Action offices at 1125 N. College, Fayetteville and 1801 Forest Hills Blvd, Ste. 200, Bella Vista; Washington Regional's Senior Health Center, Fayetteville, and the Collier Drug Stores in Fayetteville and Johnson.
For Christmas, Faith in Action is holding its 4th Annual Project Santa. Project Santa is similar to the well known Angel Tree. Needs and wishes from our homebound seniors are placed on Christmas trees outside the Faith in Action offices in Fayetteville and Bella Vista and Washington Regional's Senior Health Center. Community members are encouraged to take a "Santa Tag" beginning Nov. 15 and purchase the item requested. Gifts should be wrapped and delivered to Faith in Action by Dec. 12. Gifts will be distributed before Christmas.
For your convenience, we can mail Santa Tags to you.
If you are interested in either one of Faith in Action's holiday projects, please contact Liz Vanzant, Faith in Action,Volunteer Coordinator, (479) 713-1726 or lvanzant@wregional.com
Starlight Charity Ball November 17
Add some sparkle to your holidays at the 6th Annual Starlight Charity Ball, Saturday, November 17, from 5:30-11:00 pm at the Clarion Hotel in Bentonville. This elegant event benefits the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter and includes dinner, silent and live auctions, music and dancing.
Featured in the live auction will be an all-inclusive guided weekend trip to Turkey, Texas to hunt for turkey or quail (your choice); a chocolate lab puppy and variety of dog-related accessories, and granite countertop makeover donated by World Granite.
Tickets are $75 per person or $600 for a table of eight. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Bridget Beckfield by calling the Shelter at 479-795-2417 or by emailing bbeckfield@nwacs.org.
Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter is a 24-hour emergency facility for children who have been victims of abuse and neglect.
Checked this on Snopes. It is true.
http://www.snopes.com/horrors/drugs/candymeth.asp
A very scary thing is going on in the schools. There is a type of crystal meth going around that looks like strawberry pop rocks. It smells like strawberry also and it is being handed out to kids in school yards in AR. It looks just like pop rocks. They call it strawberry meth or strawberry quick.
Please instruct children to not accept candy that looks like this even from a friend and to take any that they may have to a teacher, principal, etc.
Summary of the eRumor: The eRumor warns of a new form of delivering illegal methamphetamine to children by making it into a strawberry flavored crystal or powder.
The Truth: The eRumor is true and only the latest form in which methamphetamine has been mixed with sweet substances.
An Associated Press story published in newspapers across the U.S. on May 1, 2007 focused on discoveries of what appeared to be a strawberry-flavored children's drink at the scene of an illegal meth lab. It has come to be known as 'Strawberry Quick.' It has no connection with the popular Nestle QUIK flavored milk products now renamed Nestle Nesquik. Chris Harrison, a chemist at the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory, says that meth is bitter to the makers try to take that edge off any way they can and have used lollipops, sodas, candy, and anything else they can to make it easier for first-time users. The article said that the 'Strawberry Quick' angle came to light in January when the Nevada Department of Public Safety issued a warning about it.
The Strawberry meth has been reported in several states including Missouri, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Texas, Nevada, and California. Because of the sweet taste and candy-like appearance there is concern about children coming into contact with it but experts say its not been made that way just for the purpose of introducing it to children. Giving it a sweet taste and a harmless-sounding name is a marketing technique to ease it into the hands of any potential victim.
Credit Score Enhancement Seminar
Your Credit Score Presented by Sherri Elam, Millennium Mortgage Financial, Inc.
Tuesday, November 6th & 13th 7 PM -- 8 PM
WACO TITLE COMPANY, 212 W. Emma, Springdale, AR 72764
Are you embarrassed because you think your credit is less than perfect, then attend this FREE Home Buyer seminar and find out:
- How to save thousands of dollars by learning what affects the credit score
- How to raise your credit score 75 points in 90 days or less
- How to get credit for the No credit borrower
- How to get a loan even if you've been turned down by the bank
- Find out how to avoid the most common mistakes people make when cleaning up credit
- How to remove derogatory items from your credit report including bankruptcies,
- repossessions, collections, charge-off's, etc.
- Learn why you should not pay off all of your credit cards
- Learn why you should not close out your credit card accounts
- Learn why you should not pay off collections before you close on your home
- Learn why you should not apply for new credit while in the process of buying a new home
- Learn why you should not max out or over charge on your credit card account
- Learn why you should not change your name or address with the bureaus
- Learn why you should not consolidate your debt onto 1 or 2 credit card accounts
Call Now and reserve your seat (limited space available)
Millennium Mortgage Financial, Inc. 4004 N. College, Suite J, Fayetteville, AR 72703, (479) 443-2525
Breaking Through the Clutter: Marketing Yourself and Your Business
NWACC Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Proudly Presents
Joel Conner, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Michelina's Inc.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
7:00 p.m.
NWACC Shewmaker Center in the Wal-Mart Auditorium
This event is free to the public
Mr. Conner gives back to the community by serving on several boards, and non-profit organizations and has an active lifelong commitment to community services such as Board of Children's HeartLink, Change, Inc., Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Students in Free Enterprise, Board of the Children's Music and Arts Foundation, The Plight of Urban Children.
Additionally, Mr. Conner serves or has served on the Board of Directors or Advisory Boards for numerous organizations in the fields of Banking, Real Estate, Hospitality, Professional Sports, and Manufacturing.
Adoption Conference Scheduled for Fayetteville, Arkansas
Grace Haven Ministries presents Light for the Way Adoption Conference scheduled for November 10th, 2007 from 9am until 5pm.
The conference is designed for anyone who is considering adoption or foster care, in the process or experienced adoptive families who may need some help. In addition, the conference will provide information for those who want to learn more about orphan needs and what they can do to start an orphan ministry in their church.
The conference will be held at the First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
This unique event will include agencies, orphan ministries, adoption specialists, as well as orphan and developmental experts.
To register and for more details visit http://www.gracehavenhome.com/ or call 479-685-9481
Christmas Donations Needed
Christmas is right around the corner and we need your help to make sure children in NWA, whom live below poverty level have a Merry Christmas to remember.
Each year, Mother-to-Mother hosts a special Christmas Dinner and Party for the mother's who have a willingness to partner with us to become self-sufficient. These ladies live in your community and circumstances have left them feeling unworthy and ashamed. We are here to educate them and help them develop their lives in a positive environment. With your sponsorship we can make sure that each family receives a Christmas Dinner and each child receives one toy from Santa.
Current needs to make this project successful:
- Gifts for Children age birth to 17
- Door Prize Items for Moms (ex: gift baskets and gift certificates)
- Goodie Bag items for Moms (quantities of 50, and you are welcome to attach your business cards)
- A Christmas dinner for 75 people, both mothers and children.
- Volunteers to help with Children's Crafts
- Monetary Donations that will go toward the Christmas Party, along with needed items such as new or gently used: socks, shoes, pants, and coats for children and teens.
Save the Date for Some Fantastic Christmas Entertainment. Mother-to-Mother is hosting their Annual Benefit Concert. Admission is free; a free will offering will be taken during event. December 9, 2007 from 2pm to 4pm. 1st Christian Church of Bentonville on Hwy 102 (across from the Bentonville Police Station). A flier can be faxed by request.
For more information, contact Mindy Walker, Mother to Mother Ministry of NWA, 1104 S. Walton Blvd, Suite 102, Bentonville, (479)271-8138
Institute for Corporate and Public Safety -- Emergency Response Class
On Thursday, Nov. 15 the ICPS in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will conduct a free one day Emergency Response class in Bella Vista. A free continental breakfast and lunch are provided for all participants. This class will be held at the NorthWest Arkansas Community College -- College At The Crossing located at 1801 Forest Hills Blvd.
Event Schedule
9:00am -- 9:30am continental breakfast (provided by ICPS)
9:30am -- 12 noon Morning Speakers and presentations
12 noon -- 12:45pm Lunch provided by ICPS
12:45pm -- 3:00pm Emergency Response Lessons 1-3
3:00pm -- 3:30pm Tabletop Exercise
This event is open to the public. Seating is, however, limited and the event is expected to fill quickly. To reserve a seat, call 479-619-4170.
Faith in Action Needs Your Help
Is your office, company, civic or church group looking to do something for the holidays for those in need?
Faith in Action has two holiday projects underway to help the homebound elderly in Benton and Washington counties.
Faith in Action is holding a healthy foods, Thanksgiving Food Drive, October 15-November 14. Items collected will be distributed to homebound seniors during the week of Thanksgiving. Items for suggestion include ready-to-eat or easy to prepare, non-perishable foods. Some suggestions include canned meats, vegetables, low sodium soups, canned fruit, Ensure and other elderly specific products.
Donation boxes are located at the Faith in Action offices at 1125 N. College, Fayetteville and 1801 Forest Hills Blvd, Ste. 200, Bella Vista; Washington Regional's Senior Health Center, Fayetteville, and the Collier Drug Stores in Fayetteville and Johnson.
For Christmas, Faith in Action is holding its 4th Annual Project Santa. Project Santa is similar to the well known Angel Tree. Needs and wishes from our homebound seniors are placed on Christmas trees outside the Faith in Action offices in Fayetteville and Bella Vista and Washington Regional's Senior Health Center. Community members are encouraged to take a "Santa Tag" beginning Nov. 15 and purchase the item requested. Gifts should be wrapped and delivered to Faith in Action by Dec. 12. Gifts will be distributed before Christmas.
For your convenience, we can mail Santa Tags to you.
If you are interested in either one of Faith in Action's holiday projects, please contact Liz Vanzant, Faith in Action,Volunteer Coordinator, (479) 713-1726 or lvanzant@wregional.com
Starlight Charity Ball November 17
Add some sparkle to your holidays at the 6th Annual Starlight Charity Ball, Saturday, November 17, from 5:30-11:00 pm at the Clarion Hotel in Bentonville. This elegant event benefits the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter and includes dinner, silent and live auctions, music and dancing.
Featured in the live auction will be an all-inclusive guided weekend trip to Turkey, Texas to hunt for turkey or quail (your choice); a chocolate lab puppy and variety of dog-related accessories, and granite countertop makeover donated by World Granite.
Tickets are $75 per person or $600 for a table of eight. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Bridget Beckfield by calling the Shelter at 479-795-2417 or by emailing bbeckfield@nwacs.org.
Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter is a 24-hour emergency facility for children who have been victims of abuse and neglect.
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