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Ozark Corn Maze Now Open!
Open Sept 2 to Nov 14, 2010
Thurs, Fri 4pm to 9pm
Saturday 10 am to 9pm
Sunday 1pm to 6pm
Directions:
From I-540
Exit 78 NWA Regional Airport
Hwy 264 West to Hwy 112
South on Hwy 112 1/2 mile
Next door to The Creeks public golf course
$7 individual, $5 groups of 10+
Field trips for kids' organizarions and youth groups by appt
Host your child's birthday party at Ozark Corn Maze
Cow train ride, pumpkin patch, corn cannon, concessions
For more information: 479-366-6246 or www.ozarkcornmaze.com
Corps Urges Water Safety During Holiday Weekend
Labor Day weekend is among the top three busiest weekends of the year at the region’s lakes and rivers, and officials of the Army Corps of Engineers say they expect this year will be no exception. However, they warn visitors to practice good water safety habits to avoid accidents that could result in serious injury or death. Corps park rangers caution that parks, lakes and rivers will be congested, and they ask visitors to be courteous while waiting at boat ramps, sharing beaches or traveling waterways. The park rangers say they expect everyone to obey boating laws, and law enforcement officers will be on the lookout. In addition, the park rangers urge people to go a step further during this busy weekend. They also say wearing a life jacket at all times, though not required of adults by law, is the single most important step boaters can take to protect themselves. Whether boating or swimming, don’t drink alcohol if you plan to be in or on the water. When swimming, never go alone, and never rely on toys such as inner tubes and water wings to stay afloat. Never dive into lakes and rivers. Don’t forget that lakes and rivers are much bigger than swimming pools; don’t overestimate your swimming skills. Swim only in designated swimming areas. If you have children on your family outing, remember it only takes a few seconds for a child to wander away, so watch your children at all times. Remember safety comes first! More information about Little Rock District lakes and parks, as well as more water safety tips, can be found on the Internet at www.swl.usace.army.mil.
Rockefish Named to Inc. 500 List
Rogers-based Rockfish Interactive has been named to Inc. Magazine's list of "500 Fastest Growing Companies." Rockfish is a digital and social media agency doing work for Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods and other companies around the world. The list ranks fast-growing, privately held companies that show stellar rates of revenue growth over a three-year average. Rockfish enters the list at #445 and has seen its revenue increase 673 percent on average from 2007-2009. In addition to northwest Arkansas, Rockfish has offices in Dallas, Little Rock, San Francisco and plans to open a fifth office in Cincinnati, OH later this year.
Teen Tune Up Night
Kent Rylee Automotive Solutions, 2100 South 8th St., Rogers, will be hosting a Teen Tune Up Night on Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. During the free event, teens will learn the basics of caring for a car. Power 105.7 DJ JJ Ryan will be broadcasting live from the event. Refreshments and prizes will also be given out. For more information, call 417-766-4838.
Men's Wearhouse National Suit Drive
At Men's Wearhouse, we know that not being dressed appropriately can affect employment opportunities. Although we donate millions of dollars of our slow-moving merchandise, we are not able to provide professional attire for many men across the nation. That's why we have started hosting an annual National Suit Drive during the month of September. We partner with over 200 nonprofit organizations across the country to distribute the gently used, professional clothing items we collect to men transitioning into the workforce. For many of these men in crisis, the clothing they receive will give them a first confident step towards a second chance, while the nonprofit services provided will help transform them on their road to self-sufficiency. We are confident that the impact made by helping these men become independent will positively affect their families and their communities. If you would like to participate, please bring your professional men’s clothing to The Men’s Wearhouse, 4407 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Clothing donations collected in our store will be directed to Seven Hills Homeless Shelter in Fayetteville. For more information, call (479) 636-0623.
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