AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in North Little Rock Arkansas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/northlittlerock 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/northlittlerock http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:05:01 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A Play about Neighborhood Terror is about an African American family in a white neighborhood during the introduction of bussing in Boston. In... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/the-last-white-class-by-marge-piercy-and-ira-wood-229648 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/the-last-white-class-by-marge-piercy-and-ira-wood-229648 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Satisfy your curiousity and learn about the ancient art of mummification. Watch a 30-minute video featuring famed Egyptologist Bob Brier as he uses... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/the-mummy-experience-230256 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/the-mummy-experience-230256 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Presented by Harriet and Warren Stephens, Stephens Inc. For 3,000 years, Pharaohs ruled ancient Egypt. No other civilization shoruded in such... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/world-of-the-pharaohs-treasures-of-egypt-revealed-230263 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/world-of-the-pharaohs-treasures-of-egypt-revealed-230263 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Based on the book by Laura Joffe Numeroff Adapted by Bradley Anderson Illustration by David Hohn The beloved characters Boy and Mouse return to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/merry-christmas-mouse-230275 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/merry-christmas-mouse-230275 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 An Arkansas Arts Center tradition, this exhibition brings a taste of the New York gallery scene to Little Rock, presenting a variety of works on... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/exhibition-41st-collectors-show-and-sale-230307 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/exhibition-41st-collectors-show-and-sale-230307 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 This exhibit examines the history of firearms in Arkansas, from settlement to the twentieth century. On exhibit is a diverse range of guns from... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/exhibition-guns-in-arkansas-history-229986 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/exhibition-guns-in-arkansas-history-229986 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Jim Gatling is a man with a passion for preserving and creating beauty, and teaching art appreciation to his students in the Morrilton schools. He... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/eighth-annual-eclectic-collector-series-from-the-collection-of-jim-gatling-a-whimsy-of-treasures-229987 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/eighth-annual-eclectic-collector-series-from-the-collection-of-jim-gatling-a-whimsy-of-treasures-229987 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 NUSA Comes to Little Rock, Arkansas with Brand New Federal Partners 60 WORKSHOPS Beginner. Intermediate.Advanced. 25 NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS Diversity... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/neighborhoods-usa-conference-233101 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/neighborhoods-usa-conference-233101 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 2009 United Way Kick-Off The Heart of Arkansas United Way's 2009 Campaign Kick-Off was held Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Dickey-Stephens... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/heart-of-arkansas-united-way-news-october-23-2009-225736 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/heart-of-arkansas-united-way-news-october-23-2009-225736 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Pulaski County, AR area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Pulaski County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/collegestation/news/pulaski-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-pulaski-county-221146 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/collegestation/news/pulaski-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-pulaski-county-221146 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 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,... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/collegestation/news/pulaski-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-pulaski-county-221447 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/collegestation/news/pulaski-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-pulaski-county-221447 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arkansas corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/find-arkansas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-arkansas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217106 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/find-arkansas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-arkansas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217106 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The public is invited to United Way's 2009 Campaign Kick-Off to enjoy free hot dogs, chili, ice cream, and bottled water from Golden Corral, Sonic... http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/2009-campaign-kick-off-at-dickey-stephens-park-216289 http://www.americantowns.com/ar/littlerock/news/2009-campaign-kick-off-at-dickey-stephens-park-216289 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-north-little-rock-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-north-little-rock-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600