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Friday, October 3
• Dancing at Lughnasa, drama performed by the ASU Department of Theatre, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 972-ASU1.
Saturday, October 4
• 4 Man Scramble, to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, sponsored by ASU’s Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Sage Meadows, 7:30 a.m. Info: Greta Schmidt, 870-847-6700.
• Fergus Snoddy Half Marathon & Rufus Snoddy 4 Mile Trail Run, Craighead Forest, 8 a.m. Info: Jeff Owens, 933-4604.
• College of Business Scholarship Gala, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, black tie optional, Holiday Inn, 6:30-11 p.m. Info: Lindsay Burnett, 972-2986.
• Dancing at Lughnasa, drama performed by the ASU Department of Theatre, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 972-ASU1.
Tuesday, October 7
• Art Exhibit, featuring Chicago artist/gallery owner Dan Addington, Fine Arts Center Gallery, set to run through Oct. 31. Info: 972-3050.
• Dancing at Lughnasa, drama performed by the ASU Department of Theatre, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 972-ASU1.
Wednesday, October 8
• Dancing at Lughnasa, drama performed by the ASU Department of Theatre, Fowler Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 972-ASU1.
Thursday, October 9
• Artist at Play: The Art of the Toy, Fowler Center’s Bradbury Gallery, 5 p.m. opening reception to run through Nov. 14. Info: 972-267.
• Buck Scoring 101, Jeff Harmon to speak, pre-registration required, Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, 6:30 p.m. Info: 933-6787.
• Harmony Fortson Vocal Recital, presented by Treble Clef Club, ASU Recital Hall, 7 p.m. Info: harmonysings@hotmail.com.
Saturday, October 11
• Race for the Cure, Little Rock, Register on-line at www.komenarkansas.org.
• Classic Car Cruise In, Chick-Fil-A, 5-8 p.m. Info: 932-2197.
• Game Day, ASU vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 6 p.m.
• Little Women, The Forum Theatre, 7 p.m. Info: 935-2726.
• St. Bernards Pink Warrior Tailgate, ASU Tailgate City, 4 p.m. Info: 931-5055.
Sunday, October 12
• Little Women, The Forum Theatre, 7 p.m. Info: 935-2726.
Monday, October 13
• Little Women, The Forum Theatre, 7 p.m. Info: 935-2726.
Tuesday, October 14
• Squirrel and Small Game Hunting: Back to Basics, writer Keith Sutton to speak, pre-registration required, Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, 6:30 p.m. Info: 933-6787.
Wednesday, October 15
• 10th Anniversary Reception, in recognition of the founding of the Central Mississippi Valley Archaeological Society, ASU Museum Room 182, 7 p.m. Info: 972-2071.
Thursday, October 16
• Pregnancy Resource Center Grand Opening, to mark the centers transition to medical, 1000 S. Caraway, 4-7 p.m. Info: 932-6644.
• “Backyard Bayou Cajun Fest,” a night filled with Cajun food prepared by Godsey’s Grill and Jennifer Smith, fun and music, to benefit the Women’s Crisis Center of Northeast Arkansas, 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets and sponsorship info: Christy Gibson, 870-635-1260 or www.keepneawomensafe.com.
Friday, October 17
• Digital Nature Photography Workshop, pre-registration is required, Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 933-6787.
• Run for the Wish Registration, 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Jeff Galloway to sign books, sponsored by Chi Omega Alumni
Chapter, Gearhead Outfitters, 4-7 p.m. Info: Jenny Beth McKelroy, 219-2736.
• Jonesboro Jaycees Annual Haunted House, opening night, NEA Fairgrounds, 7p.m. Info: 530-3490.
Saturday, October 18
• Run for the Wish, 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, sponsored by Chi Omega Alumni Chapter, Track on Olympic Drive, 8 a.m.
Info: Jenny Beth McKelroy, 219-2736.
• Stop, Shop & Stroll Arts & Crafts Show, 28 vendors showcasing handmade
items, Beauticontrol, Avon, Pampared Chef, Tastefully Simple and more, 515
E. Highland Drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: www.stopshopstroll.blogspot.com.
• “A Red Carpet Affair,” Delta Symphony Orchestra Gala, Atkins Celebration Hall, Paragould, 6:30 p.m. Info: 761-2747.
Wednesday, October 22
• Passionately Pink Day, wear pink for the day and donate $5 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, sponsored by St. Bernards. Info: 931-5055.
Thursday, Oct 23
• Jonesboro Jaycees Annual Haunted House, NEA Fairgrounds, 7 p.m., set to run through Oct. 31. Info: 530-3490.
• An Evening of Music, hosted by St. Bernards Development Foundation,
honoring Dr. William C. Young. Dinner and dance featuring Jim Johnson and his orchestra, black-tie formal, reservations required, 336-5009.
Saturday, Oct. 25
• ASU Student Physical Therapy Fit for Life 5K Run & Walk, start at ASU
Nursing building, time TBA. Info: Jim Farris or Roy Aldridge, 972-3591.
Sunday, October 26
• Music for a Lifetime Family Concert, Fowler Center, 2 p.m. Tickets: 972-ASU1.
Tuesday, October 28
• “Three Little Words” speaker and author Ashley Roads to speak on foster care, sponsored by the Adoption Coalition, ASU Convocation Center,
2-3:30 p.m. Info: Sharon Stallings, 219-1237.
• Let’s Talk Bats, all ages, registration required, Crowley’s RidgeNature Center, 6:30 p.m. Info: 933-6787.
• Wanna Dance?, dance night 1, to benefit The Woman’s Discovery Center, Nettleton Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m., also on Nov. 4 and 18. Info: 933-9939.
Friday, October 31
• Breast Cancer Survivor Luncheon with guest speaker, Sylvia McNair. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m, ASU Fowler Center, Tickets $20 & complimentary for survivors. Purchase tickets by October 23rd by calling 870.336.4812.