Today's THV, Arkansas Rice Depot Diaper Drive totals exceeds 66,000!

Friday, July 29th, 2011, 8:56pm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV/AR RICE DEPOT)- Arkansas Rice Depot and Today's THV/MomsLikeMe.com and B98.5 have wrapped up our month long diaper drive.

Here are the numbers:

Total number of diapers = 51,086

Total number of wipes = 248,776

Total dollars = $3,956 which will buy approximately 15,000 diapers

On the final day, 10,000 diapers were collected at the Conway Walmart on 65 North alone. The store even donated $250 to buy more diapers. Kimberly Clark, which produces Huggies and is a big supporter of the Rice Depot donated 20,000 diapers. The Gannett Foundation also pitched in $2,000 and THV viewers and employees donated more than 2,500 diapers.

In total, our month long Diaper Drive, brought in 66,086 and 248,776 wipes, most of which were donated by Kimberly Clark.

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What burn bans mean for you

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Friday, July 29th, 2011, 4:46pm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Forestry Commission crews have suppressed seven wildfires that burned 29 acres over the past 24 hours. AFC dozer crews from Sebastian and Logan County are working with local emergency personnel to contain a wildfire on the southwest side of Fort Chaffee near Greenwood.

AFC dozer crews were dispatched at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday to contain the wildfire that is now estimated at 250 acres. Four dozer crews worked the fire yesterday and the single engine air tankers made approximately 22 water drops. One home was lost and approximately 30 other homes were threatened by the blaze.

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Full moon kayak tour

Submitted by Kurt Kamphausen on Friday, July 29th, 4:12 pm

Park interpreters from Lake Catherine are giving a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the lake in a whole new way. On Saturday, August 13, full moon kayak tours are being given out on the lake in Hot Springs. Fees include use of the kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets and a $15 admission fee. You must pre-register and pay at the visitor center. For more information, you can call the Lake Catherine State Park Superintendent at 501-844-4176.

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Coming up at Old State House

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Friday, July 29th, 2011, 3:39pm

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Little Beginnings Toddler Program: Transportation

10:30 a.m.

FREE Admission

(501) 324-9685 www.oldstatehouse.com

The Little Beginnings toddler program is for children ages 2 through 4 with parent. Each month the class highlights a different topic and promotes learning through hands-on activities, music making, movement and storytelling. No day care or school groups please.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture - Arkansas at the World Fair: Promoting the ‘New’ South

Speaker: Alana Embry, Adjunct Instructor at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

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Sara Evans in concert

Submitted by Kurt Kamphausen on Friday, July 29th, 3:04 pm

Sara Evans is visiting the Timberwood Amphitheatre as part of the Magic Springs' Pepsi Concert Series.

Evans, known best for songs like "Born to Fly", "Suds In A Bucket", and "Perfect", is performing on August 6. Admission is free with paid admission to the park. Tickets cost $10 for VIP reserved seating and $5 for regular reserved seating. For more information, visit www.magicsprings.com.

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Meet the new chief at HSPD block party

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Friday, July 29th, 2011, 1:43pm

WHO: Hot Springs Police Chief David Flory and Clark Street neighborhood residents

WHAT: Celebrating “National Night Out” with a block party

WHEN: 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2011 (events will continue through the evening)

WHERE: 413 Clark Street (party is throughout 400 block), near Oaklawn Elementary School

Approximately 11 Hot Springs neighborhoods are participating in the City of Hot Springs’ first annual observance of “National Night Out,” a nationwide event where Americans stand together to promote crime and drug prevention a

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Local artist brings lavender theme to gallery

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Friday, July 29th, 2011, 1:15pm

Local artist brings lavender theme to gallery

HOT SPRINGS, Ark (KTHV) -- Lavender: the beautiful herb whose flowery aroma evokes a sense of peace, comfort and healing. The lovely plant has been used for centuries in teas, oils, perfumes, and more. Its brilliant violet hues are recognizable to anyone, the scent unforgettable.

It is not surprising, then, that Arkansas artist Alison Parsons would choose the lavender herb as the inspiration for her next series of paintings. Already inspired daily by plants in the Natural State and tropical flora from her residence in Seychelles, Parsons jumped at the chance to add lavender herbs to her repertoire of beautiful flower paintings.

She was recently invited by the Lavender Association of Western Colorado to paint the fields as the flowers bloomed in the mountains. The plein air method of painting allowed her to be immersed in the purple landscapes while she painted in the summery Colorado mountains.

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