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Mr. & Miss Pool Side Cutie Contest

Mr. & Miss Pool Side Cutie Contest Splash Zone (if rain, Community Center) 201 Martin St., Jacksonville Saturday, June 23, 2012 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Check...

Memorial Day 2012 in Pulaski County AR - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Pulaski County, AR. Find the area Jacksonville events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are...

A Day to Remember in Jacksonville

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Jacksonville marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and...

15th Annual Youth Fishing Derby

from:City of Jacksonville

15th Annual Youth Fishing Derby Dupree Park Lake 1700 Redmond Rd., Jacksonville Saturday, June 9, 2012 Registration – 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Derby – 8 a.m. –...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

Memorial Day Sanitation Schedule

from:City of Jacksonville

Memorial Day Sanitation

Pack the Park!

from:City of Jacksonville

Let's Pack the Park on Thursday! We will have professional photographers at Dupree Park on Thursday to shoot the State Tournament, Soccer, Disk Golf, Dog Park, Fishing,...

Graham Road Closure

from:City of Jacksonville

Graham Road Closure

Yappy Hour

from:City of Jacksonville

Yappy Hour Dog Park at Dupree Park 1700 Redmond Road, Jacksonville First Sunday of every month - 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. (if rain, second Sunday of the month - 2...

Clean Up Jacksonville Day

from:City of Jacksonville

Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will hold Clean Up Jacksonville Day on Saturday April 21st. The theme this year is Community Projects. Project ideas can range from paining...

Farmers' Market Grand Opening

from:City of Jacksonville

Jacksonville Farmers’ Market Grand Opening May 12, 2012 The Jacksonville Farmers' Market will open on May 5th and will operate every Wednesday & Saturday morning...

Hershey Track & Field Games

from:City of Jacksonville

Hershey’s Track & Field Games in Jacksonville Thursday, May 3, 2012, Jacksonville Parks & Recreation and Hershey’s Track & Field Games are sponsoring a Track...

Splash Zone Season Opening

from:City of Jacksonville

Splash Zone Water Park Season Opening Pleasure Park 201 W. Martin Street, Jacksonville Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, 2012 – 12p – 6p Summer fun...

School's Out Celebration

from:City of Jacksonville

School’s Out Celebration Splash Zone Water Park Pleasure Park 201 W. Martin Street, Jacksonville Friday, May 25, 2012 – 6p-9p School is out and we’re...

Bucky Covington Performs for Firemen and Policeman Benefit

from:City of Jacksonville

Help the Good Guys presents Benefit Concert for the Jacksonville Fire & Police Officers CAPTAIN DONNIE JONES (LODD) ENGINEER JASON BOWMASTER OFFICER...

Easter Egg Hunt

from:City of Jacksonville

Jacksonville Easter Egg Hunt Everyone is invited to Jacksonville’s largest Easter egg hunt, Saturday, March 31, 2012! Children ages walking to 10 yrs. old can...

Benefit Funds for Our Brothers

from:City of Jacksonville

There has been a memorial fund set up for the family of Captain Donald Jones. Tragedy funds have also been set up for Engineer Jason Bowmaster, and Officer Daniel...

Splash Zone Passes on Sale NOW!

from:City of Jacksonville

Splash Zone Water Park Season Opening Pleasure Park 201 W. Martin Street, Jacksonville Memorial Weekend, May 26-28, 2012 12p-6p Summer fun starts this weekend at Splash...

Adult Softball Sign Up

from:City of Jacksonville

Co-ed Softball Location: Monday Nights ...

Political Sign Placement Layout

from:City of Jacksonville

Click here to view the Political Sign Placement Layout specification sheet.

Community Center Leap Year Savings

from:City of Jacksonville

Leap Year Promo

Personal Fitness Trainer Certification

from:City of Jacksonville

Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Jacksonville Parks & Recreation is hosting a Personal Fitness Trainer Certification by Aerobics and Fitness Association of...

Holiday Sanitation Schedule

from:City of Jacksonville

The City of Jacksonville will be closed Monday January 16, 2012 in observance of Martin Luther King. Jr. Day. All sanitation routes will be collected...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Jacksonville, Arkansas with AmericanTowns Jacksonville Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Pulaski County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Jacksonville organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Jacksonville is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Weekend Activities in and around Jacksonville

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Jacksonville area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Arkansas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Jacksonville in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Arkansas is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Jacksonville Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Jacksonville, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Sanitation Schedule for the Holidays

from:City of Jacksonville

* The City of Jacksonville will be closed in observance of Christmas December 23rd...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Arkansas

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Arkansas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Fantasy in Lights Decorating Contest

from:City of Jacksonville

Jacksonville Fantasy in Lights Decorating Contest Sign up, nominate a home, street, a business or a church in Jacksonville City limits before December 18, 2011; judging will...

Adult Futsal League

from:City of Jacksonville

Adult Futsal League December 5, 2011 through February 13, 2012. Games begin at 6:30pm each Monday night.

Spring Youth Softball League Registration

from:City of Jacksonville

Spring Youth Softball League Registration every Saturday in February 11a-1p Draft / try-outs March 3, 2012 10am League begins April 16, 2012 $50 per child / $25 or...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Jacksonville Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Draft of Firework Ordinance (1429)

from:City of Jacksonville

Click here to view a DRAFT of Firework Ordinance (1429).

Adult Futsal League Registration

from:City of Jacksonville

Adult Futsal (‘fut,sæl) -n (indoor soccer) Registration Deadline November 22, 2011 $350 per team League starts December 5, 2011 Contact...

The Power of a Single Vote - Jacksonville Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Jacksonville elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

from:City of Jacksonville

Click here to learn more about the fight to cure breast cancer.

Pulaski County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Pulaski County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Pulaski County Arkansas area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Arkansas AR

Arkansas Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Arkansas. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Jacksonville and across the country. With...

Send Us Your Photos for Recognition!

from:City of Jacksonville

We need photos that were taken in Jacksonville. If you would like to get recognized for your great photos, please send them to bmcdaniel@cityofjacksonville.net. Add...

Find Arkansas Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Arkansas haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arkansas corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

October is National Fire Prevention Month

from:City of Jacksonville

October is National Fire Prevention Month. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=30758 Visit the National Fire Protection Association for fire safety tips. ...

Yappy Hour at the Jacksonville Dog Park

from:City of Jacksonville

"Yappy Hour" at Jacksonville Dog Park Are you a dog lover? Do you have a dog that loves to get out and play? Bring your dog to the Jacksonville Dog Park located in Dupree...

34th Annual Holiday Craft & Gift Sale

from:City of Jacksonville

Holiday Craft & Gift Sale Jacksonville Community Center 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville Two-Day Event: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ...

54th Annual Jacksonville Christmas Parade

from:City of Jacksonville

54th Annual Jacksonville Christmas Parade Saturday, December 3, 2011 Route begins at 1:00 PM at Sharp and Main, headed east on Main Free Admission All proceeds...