With the end of the school term looming just over the horizon, parents of school-age children face the annual question, “What can our kids do during the summer that they will enjoy and be loads of fun?” The people at Childcare Network have the answer, and it’s EPIC. “We are going to have an EPIC […]
Weather Service warns of extreme heat Saturday
The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued a heat advisory for Saturday, July 11th. From 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., expect heat index values of up to 109F in the following counties: Drew; Monroe; Arkansas; Dallas; Polk; Lonoke; Calhoun; Perry; Pulaski; Pope; Ouachita; Faulkner; Hot Spring; Lincoln; Garland; Pike; Logan; Scott; Bradley; Prairie; Woodruff; Jefferson; […]
Civitan Services to host a Summer Paint Party on July 14th
Join Civitan Services for a night of fun, paint, and fellowship! Tickets include your choice of wooden design, paint, drinks, and snacks! Civitan wants to meet everyone at their level of comfort so the following paint options are available: Paint with Us – Inside Paint with Us – Outside Virtually Paint (from you home via […]
Register to Get Lifeguard Certified in Benton Mar 20-22
Benton Parks and Recreation and American Red Cross will host lifeguard training for certification at the River Center in Benton March 20th-22nd. All participants must pass a pre-course swim to take the class. No refunds will be given. Bring towel and swimsuit (one-piece or trunks). Participants must be 16 or older. Sign up online or […]
Splash Pad in Benton to Open May 25th; Free Movie in the Evening
Come to Tyndall Park in Benton on Saturday, May 25th, as the Splash Pad opens at 8 a.m. for the season. You can also come Saturday evening to watch the animated feature “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” The Splash Pad is location on the west side of Tyndall Park, in the 200 block of S. 4th […]
Sheriff’s Office Reminds Residents Not to Swim in Blue Holes
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has seen enough rescue missions to know that swimming in a blue hole should never happen. One rescue mission is enough, and first responders experienced a failed mission just last year. A blue hole is a deep, water-filled hole left from mining. They are unstable and very dangerous for […]
Sign up Now for Kids Basketball Camp June 26-29 at River Center
Sign up now for the kids basketball skill and development camp at the River Center June 26-29. This is hosted by Excel Basketball Academy and Coach Davis. You can call Coach Davis for more info at 501-626-0180. Also check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/xclbballacademy
Museum of Discovery & LR Zoo coming to Tyndall Park July 8th
Benton Parks will host the 3rd annual “Discovery in the Park.” Come learn, create, explore and have fun Saturday, July 8th at Tyndall Park Amphitheater. Museum of Discovery will be there at 10:00 a.m. and the Little Rock Zoo will be there at 11:00 a.m. This is a free community event. For more information, contact Stephanie Jones at [email protected] or 501-776-5970.
ZAPPED! Benton Community Vacation Bible School Begins June 19th
First Baptist Church in Benton is hosting a Vacation Bible School program. Children who have completed grades Kindergarten – 5th Grade may attend June 19-22, 9:00 – 11:00 am at First Baptist Church or June 19-21, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Tyndall Park & Ralph Bunche Park. Pre-registration open until June 18 at 1:00 pm at www.fbcbenton.org/zapped, registration will be available the day of as […]
Register for Camp Kidstowne in Benton at Midtowne Church; It’s July 17th – 21st
Midtowne Church in Benton announces their summer event for kids, Larger Than Life It’s Midtowne’s version of a VBS, for kids 3 years to 5th grade. The camp will take place from Thursday, July 17th – 21st from 6 – 8pm each night. Midtowne Church is located at 4037 Boone Road in Benton, between the two […]