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A Day to Remember in Prescott

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Prescott 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 beach...

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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...

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

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

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

If your nonprofit group in Prescott 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: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Prescott

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...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Prescott 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...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Prescott 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...

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An Invitation to our Prescott Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Prescott, 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 your...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Prescott 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...

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

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

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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...

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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 Prescott and across the country. With...

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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...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Arkansas AR

We have the best Arkansas apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Arkansas. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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Washington After Dark

from:Historic Washington State Park

Halloween at Historic Washington gives you a chance to indulge your imagination. After enjoying an evening meal at Williams Tavern, light your candle lanterns and accompany an...

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Halloween in the Park

Enjoy a new way to celebrate the Halloween season this year at White Oak Lake State Park. There will be historic and nature based family friendly activities throughout the night. ...

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UACCH to hold 5th Annual “Pulling” for Education Trap Shoot September 30th

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Foundation is proud to announce that it will hold the 5th Annual “Pulling” for Education Trap Shoot on Friday,...

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Transfer Counselors to Visit UACCH

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Transfer Counselors from SAU, HSU and Texas A&M-Texarkana have scheduled the following dates to visit with students on our campus: SAU Shelly Whaley 870-235-5134 (office)...

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Instructional Math Videos for Students

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

    HawkesTV: Students can access instructional math videos at any time! www.hawkestv.com Mac Student Version: Hawkes student courseware is now Mac compatible for all...

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Phi Theta Kappa Project Graduation 2011

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

The Beta Beta Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope recently donated several boxes filled with canned goods, coloring books,...

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TRiO Student Support Services Tutoring begins Tuesday, September 6, 2011

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

TRiO Student Support Services Tutoring begins Tuesday, September 6, 2011.  Please see Ms. Smith for information on your appointment or how to sign up!

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UACCH to Offer Starting a Business in Arkansas Class September 29th

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope has partnered with the regional Small Business Technology and Development Center to offer a Starting a Business in Arkansas...

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Riggers at Hempstead County Project Established Endowed Scholarship

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope is pleased to announce the establishment of the Rigger Fest Group Endowed Scholarship by the “riggers” who are...

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Computer Basics for Beginners

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Do you have a computer and want to learn more about it? Do you want to gain valuable computer skills for work? This course is designed for people with little or no knowledge of...

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Back to School for Delight - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Delight! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Back to School for Blevins - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Blevins! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Back to School for Gurdon - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Gurdon! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Back to School for Prescott - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Prescott! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Back to School for Hope - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Hope! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the resources,...

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Better Choices Better Health Course

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Are you living with an illness or chronic disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, arthritis, or other health problems?  The Better Choices Better...

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Concealed Handgun License Course

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Concealed Handgun License Course – This one-day class is taught by Arkansas State Police approved instructor.  Necessary for Concealed Handgun Permit in the state of...

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Welcome Back Week Sessions For Students

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Monday, August 22 Study Tips 101–Taking Notes the Right Way (Staci Shupe)  Tuesday, August 23 Time Management (Dr. Ford) Wednesday, August 24 Career Guidance (Cindy, Randy,...

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UACCH Foundation Receives $1,000 Wal-Mart Grant

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a $1,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation to assist with the UACCH...

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Nonviolence Youth Summit Part V

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission 501 Woodlane Drive, Suite 122 South, Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 888-290-KING (5464) • Fax: (501) 683-1310 www.ARKingDream.org...

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New Student Orientation

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

  New Student Orientation  Tuesday, August 16, 2011  5:00 PM UACCH Library

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Online Class Student Orientation

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Orientation for students taking online classes will be August 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Science Technology Lecture Hall. For more information, please contact Ed Thaxton at...

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Tutors Needed for Fall Semester

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

It’s Tutor Time……   Do you need a part-time job that works around your school schedule?       YES! Have you...

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Chuck Wicks & Little Texas Tickets on Sale Now!

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Chuck Wicks & Little Texas Tickets on Sale Now! Buy tickets online here: http://www.uacchfoundation.org/tickets.cfm or purchase tickets from these great locations: ...

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Watermelon Idol Singing Competition

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Officials at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope are pleased to announce the College will sponsor and conduct the Fourth Annual “Watermelon Idol”...

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Career Pathways Books

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Career Pathways will begin distributing books to students on August 9, 2011 at 8:30 AM.

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TAX-FREE weekend for back to school shopping Saturday, August 6th

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Announcement:  The state of Arkansas will have a TAX-FREE weekend for back to school shopping Saturday, August 6th.  A part of this tax-free weekend is the opportunity...

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University of Arkansas Board Approves UACCH Land Purchase in Texarkana

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees today approved the purchase of land in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, for the future location of a campus facility of the...

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US Postal Service closure of Prescott post office details and information

Nearly 3,700 post offices could shut down starting as early as January, U.S. Post Master General Patrick Donahoe announced Tuesday. The proposal follows record-breaking profit...

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UACCH Foundation Receives Grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a matching grant from the Ronald McDonald’s House Charities...

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UACCH Fall Registration Event July 18th and August 4th at Arkansas High

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, in partnership with the Texarkana Arkansas School District, is pleased to announce a Fall Registration event at Arkansas...

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UACCH iServe Students Share Experiences from Summer Program

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

Yesterday morning, a group of community representatives nestled into the Johnny Rapert Auditorium on the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope campus to hear the...

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UACCH holds CNA Youth Apprenticeship Commencement

from:University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope

The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope is pleased to announce the 1st Certified Nursing Assistant Youth Apprenticeship Commencement Ceremony, Thursday, June 30,...

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