Title: Congressional Art Competition
Description: Little Rock, AR – Congressman Vic Snyder (AR-02) reminds central Arkansas high school students that the deadline for the annual Congressional Art Competition is Tuesday, May 5th, at 5 p.m.

Each year the U.S. Congress sponsors the Congressional Art Competition. Students compete in a regional contest, and the overall winning piece of art from each district is displayed in a national exhibit located along a pedestrian walkway leading to the U.S. Capitol.

High school students who live in the second congressional district — Conway, Faulkner, Perry, Pulaski, Saline, Van Buren, White, and Yell counties — are eligible for the competition. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) Department of Art will administer and judge the second district competition. All artwork submitted must be original and may include work from the following mediums: paintings, drawings, collages, photography, computer-generated works, mixed media, and prints. Masks and sculptures are not permitted. The submitted piece may not be larger than 30”x30”x4” (30 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 4 inches deep) including the frame, if any. Entries do not have to be framed.

Entries may be hand delivered or mailed to: Mr. Brad Cushman, Gallery Director, c/o UALR Art Department, Fine Arts Building, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204. Entries may be dropped off at UALR on May 1st, 4th, or 5th between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The deadline for submission of artwork for the competition is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5th, 2009.

The second district winner will be announced at a reception at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8th, in UALR Fine Arts Building, Gallery III. Entries not chosen as the winner will be featured in a monthly exhibit at UALR. The winner will receive free airline travel to attend a Washington D.C. reception on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, as well as complimentary custom framing from a local professional.

For more information, and the forms necessary to enter, please contact Jamaal Lampkin in Congressman Vic Snyder\’s Little Rock office at (501) 324-5943, or visit http://www.house.gov/snyder/services/art_programs.htm.
Date: 2009-05-01

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST
CHILDREN WITH CANCER
June 13-19 2009
Camp Quality Pairs Kids with Compassionate Companions

Bald Knob Arkansas: Camp Quality USA, a network of camps for children with cancer, is currently seeking volunteers to serve as companions for children with cancer who attend a week-long summer camp session.  Campers range from 4 to 18 years of age and vary in stages of their cancer treatment or remission.

Camp Quality’s goal is to allow children with cancer to be children again by offering a stress-free environment that delivers exciting activities in a medically-supervised setting.  The camp also gives parents a much-needed rest, knowing that the highest quality program has been selected for their child.  Every child who registers for the week-long session is matched with an adult companion who accompanies and assists the child each day at all camp activities.

“Our volunteer companions are a crucial part of this very special week,” says Penny Howard camp director of Camp Quality Arkansas.  “By making this time commitment, our volunteers are bringing a great deal of joy to the lives of these children.”

Companions must be at least 18 years of age and are mentors, cheerleaders and role models for the children.  Each companion receives training before camp and then is paired with a camper.  Health care experience is not required, as the camps have medically-trained staff on-site.

Those interested in this volunteer opportunity must fill out an application for consideration, provide two references and pass a criminal background check.  Applications can be found at ar.campqualityusa.org.  The deadline for submission is May 15, 2009.

Camp Quality USA operates 15 camps across the United States and provides year-round support programs for children with cancer and their families.  Programs include the signature weeklong camp and other year-round programs.  Each camp is volunteer-run and community funded.

For more information contact Camp Director Penny Howard at 501-825-8999  penny@ar.campqualityusa.org or visit their website ar.campqualityusa.org

(Above) The Triplets wecome folks to the open house

(Above) Folks showed up with lawn chairs

(Above) Pam was cookin

(Above) Gayla from KBVA 106.5 and Will Triplet talk specials

Helping save lives is a team effort and the American Red Cross is recruiting new players for its team.  Players of all sizes, shapes and interests are needed to ensure there is blood for hospital patients in need.

“Not all of us are gifted with the talent to be a big league baseball player, a tennis star or the next Tiger Woods,” said Erschelle Newsome, CEO, Greater Ozarks-Arkansas Region.  “But most of us can be real life heroes in the game of life, just by donating a pint of blood to a person in need.”

Those in need of blood include not only accident or trauma victims but a daily list of scheduled surgeries at area hospitals – from heart surgery to joint replacements, organ transplants or premature babies – cancer treatments and much more.  Those in need can be young and old, family or friends, even a neighbor down the street.

Individuals unable to donate blood can still play their part by organizing Red Cross blood drives or assisting as a volunteer in local drives.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, donors should call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit bloodisneeded.org. The Red Cross reminds those coming to donate to bring a photo ID.

Title: KFFB on location at Triplet Hearing Center in Mountain Home
Location: Mountain Home
Description: Join KFFB 106.1 FM on location for great deals and free Petit Jean Hot Dogs “The Official Razorback Hot Dog” and Pepsi product. Also register for some great prizes to be giveaway at the end of the broadcast.
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2009-05-01
End Time: 14:00

Title: KFFB on location at Triplet Hearing Center
Link out: Click here
Description: Join KFFB 106.1 FM on location for great deals and free Petit Jean Hot Dogs “The Official Razorback Hot Dog” and Pepsi product. Also register for some great prizes to be giveaway at the end of the broadcast.
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2009-05-01
End Time: 14:00

Title: KFFB on location at Automotive Collision Specialists
Location: Mountain View
Description: Join KFFB 106.1 FM on location for great deals and free Petit Jean Hot Dogs “The Official Razorback Hot Dog” and Pepsi product. Also register for some great prizes to be giveaway at the end of the broadcast.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-04-30
End Time: 14:00

Title: KFFB on location at Triplet Hearing Center in Rogers

Location: Rogers

Start Time: 11:00

Date: 2009-04-29

End Time: 13:00

Did you know that there are new medical grants available for families struggling with child health-related expenses?  UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is accepting applications for the 2009 grant program now.  The grants are available to help children who need critical health care treatment, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents’ commercial health benefit plans.  They include health care services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, prescriptions, and medical equipment such as wheelchairs, orthotics and hearing aids.  Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services.  For eligibility guidelines or to apply go online to  www.uhccf.org, that’s www.uhccf.org .   To be eligible for grants, children must be 16 years of age or younger.  Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States and be covered by a commercial health benefit plan. This has been a public service message from UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation.