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SUMMARY:Hats & Horses: A Day At The Derby
DESCRIPTION:The seventh annual Hats and Horses: A Day At The Derby\, hosted by Eagle Impact\, is Texarkana’s premier Kentucky Derby watch party. Each year\, guests watch the live running of the Kentucky Derby while enjoying Derby-themed food and music – all while raising funds and awareness to benefit Eagle Impact for Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Proceeds are directed toward A&M University-Texarkana’s athletic department and student life. \nPurchase your tickets online at www.tamut.edu/eagleimpact. Register by April 17th and receive one free betting ticket at the Derby!
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/hats-horses-day-derby/
CATEGORIES:School Event
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SUMMARY:Twice as Fine Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Alzheimer’s Alliance cordially invites you to join us for the 4th Annual Un4gettable Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival\, a one-of-its-kind wine\, art\, music and food festival for the Four States Area! The festival is free for all who want to come out and enjoy the arts and music. \n  \nEntry into the Wine Garden is $10 and includes a souvenir wine glass and a wine bag. Bottles of wine will be available for purchase from wineries\, wine tasting will be $1 and a glass of wine will be available for $5.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/twice-fine-wine-festival/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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SUMMARY:Dot's Ace Hardware to Kickoff Pitmasters Series
DESCRIPTION:Dot’s Ace Hardware\, the locally-owned hardware store and more located at 3411 Richmond Road\, will host the Ace Hardware Neighborhood BBQ Fest on Saturday\, May 5\, 2018. The day will offer specials on grills from Weber\, Traeger and Big Green Egg\, and also kick off the Pitmasters Series\, an in-store cooking series bringing grilling aficionados from both near and far to offer demonstrations\, classes and tastings right here in Texarkana.  \n  \nThe first guest in the series\, to be held Saturday from 8am to 2pm\, will be Brad Rosiek with Bubba’s Krewe Barbecue out of Redwater\, Texas. Bubba’s Krewe Barbecue is an award-winning team who travel to compete and share their love of all things barbecue. Beginning at noon\, the Krewe will offer a free rib cooking class in the parking lot at Dot’s. Spectators will learn about rubs and prep\, temperature\, length of cooking time and other tips and tricks\, and of course get to sample the Krewe’s award-winning ribs.  \n  \nWith its variety of grills and grilling tools\, huge selection of sauces and spices\, as well as an indoor kitchen in the store\, Dot’s Ace Hardware truly is Texarkana’s barbecue headquarters. The Pitmasters Grilling Series will be a great way to showcase the skills of pitmasters and share recipes and cooking techniques with the Texarkana community. \n  \nFollow Dot’s Ace Hardware on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on this and future promotions; and check out their website at www.dotsacehardware.com.  \n  \nWhat: Neighborhood BBQ Fest & Pitmasters Series featuring Brad Rosiek & Bubba’s Krewe Barbecue \nWhen: Saturday\, May 5 from 8am to 2pm with FREE cooking class beginning at noon \n  \nAbout Dot’s Ace Hardware: \nLocally owned and operated in Texarkana since 2007\, Dot’s carries a variety of hardware\, home improvement supplies\, gifts\, grills and grilling tools\, featuring brands like Yeti\, Weber\, Mrs. Meyers\, and Radio Flyer. Dot’s Ace Hardware is a Platinum Big Green Egg Dealer\, a Platinum Traeger Dealer\, and the only Benjamin Moore paint dealer in Texarkana.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/dots-ace-hardware-kickoff-pitmasters-series/
CATEGORIES:City Council
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T190000
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SUMMARY:Women for TAMUT Annual Membership
DESCRIPTION:Bring a friend and join us for the Women for A&M-Texarkana’s Annual Membership Reception on Thursday\, May 3rd at the home of Caroline Curry! \nPlease RSVP to Courtney Boeckmann at 903.223.3057 or CBoeckmann@tamut.edu. We look forward to seeing you there! \nWomen for A&M Texarkana is a dynamic group of women working to enhance the economic development\, cultural enrichment and funding initiatives for scholarships and programs at A&M-Texarkana. Your membership dues of $35.00 provides you with the opportunity to connect with strong female leaders and support the mission and vision of A&M-Texarkana!
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/women-tamut-annual-membership/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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SUMMARY:Texas Side City Council
DESCRIPTION:Texarkana\, Texas will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/texas-side-city-council/
CATEGORIES:City Event
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SUMMARY:SCOUT-O-RAMA 2018
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URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/scout-o-rama-2018/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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SUMMARY:A&M-Texarkana Hosts First “Music on the Lake” Festival
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M University-Texarkana Student Counseling and Step UP! are sponsoring a music festival on the deck of the TAMUT pond. The first annual Music on the Lake Festival will include music from different genres including Pop\, R&B\, Soul\, Hip-Hop and Country! \nThe event will feature headline act and YouTube star Tay Marie from Las Vegas\, Chicago native Sebron Smith\, and Texarkana’s own Austin Williams performing hits you know and love. The concert is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on April 27. \nStep UP! is a prosocial behavior and bystander intervention program that educates students to be proactive in helping others. It received a NASPA Gold award and recently was identified as a ‘Best Practice’ by the NCAA Sports Science Institute of national and international scholars. \nUsing a system of training programs and presentations\, Step UP! tries to raise student’s awareness of helping behaviors\, increase the motivation to help\, develop skills and confidence for responding to problems or concerns\, and ensure the safety and well-being of\neveryone in the student’s immediate environment. \nThe concert is free and open to the public. Concession items will be available at\nthe event. For more information contact Zak McCarthy\, Step UP! Coordinator for\nTAMUT at 530-394- 8184. \n 
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/texarkana-hosts-first-music-lake-festival/
CATEGORIES:School Event
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SUMMARY:Community Wide Yard Sale and Electronics Recycling
DESCRIPTION:The City of Texarkana\, Texas Parks and Recreation Department will host the Spring Community Wide Yard Sale this Saturday\, April 21\, 2018 at Spring Lake Park. Electronics recycling will be hosted in conjunction with the yard sale courtesy of Unicor. \n  \nThe yard sale will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. with electronic recycling offered from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Booths for the yard sale can be found throughout Spring Lake Park\, but electronic recycling will be stationed across from the Rotary Splash Pad. \n  \n“We’re excited to offer electronic recycling to our residents through a partnership with Unicor\,” said David Orr\, director of Planning and Community Development. “With the last electronic recycling day offered in 2016\, we encourage the residents to take advantage of this opportunity.” \n  \nFor more information\, please contact the Southwest Center at 903-798-3978.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/community-wide-yard-sale-electronics-recycling/
CATEGORIES:City Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180420T220000
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SUMMARY:Harvest Regional Food Bank Presents Wine and Jazz
DESCRIPTION:The aroma of gourmet food and wine will join the sounds of the Trio Three of a Kind at the historic Silvermoon on Broad Friday\, April 20th beginning at 7:00 pm as Harvest Regional Food Bank presents their annual Wine and Jazz Gala.  The event is being presented by Ledwell Machinery\, McLarty Ford\, Phillips Refrigeration\, Inc. and TEXAR FCU. \n  \nThe perfect wines will be paired with each gourmet dish prepared by Executive Chef Jennifer Tanner\, Julie’s Restaurant Catering\, & Bakery\, Bobby Duhon\, Laginappe Specialty Meats\, Executive Chef Staley & Pastry Chef Bri James\, Twisted Fork\, & Darby Neaves\, Naaman’s Championship BBQ. In addition to live music from the extraordinarily talented Trio Three of a Kind\, the evening will feature a silent auction. Adding to the fun will be the Wine Pull where guests will have the chance to win a $20-$100+ bottle of wine with each $20 donation.  Additional sponsors include Cooper Tire & Rubber Company\, Wells Fargo\, Cabe Cook Foundation\, E-Z Mart\, Barry Insurance\, Eagle Cutting & Supply and State Bank. \n  \nReservations are $75 in advance or $85 at the door.  Reservations can be made by visiting our website at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/harvest-regional-food-bank-8429676553?s=67371921\, calling Harvest Regional Food Bank at 870-774-1398 or visiting the office at 3120 East 19th Street\, Texarkana\, AR.  All proceeds benefit the hunger relief programs of Harvest Regional Food Bank. \n  \nHarvest Regional Food Bank serves over 60\,000 individuals in 10 counties each year through a network of nearly 100 partner agencies\, pantries\, shelters\, and soup kitchens.  Arkansas and Texas consistently rank in the top 5 for the highest incidents of hunger. Harvest Regional Food Bank works to eliminate hunger through Food Banking\, Food Rescue\, the Backpack Program\, and Mobile Pantry. \n 
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/harvest-regional-food-bank-presents-wine-jazz-2/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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SUMMARY:Harvest Regional Food Bank Presents Wine and Jazz
DESCRIPTION:The aroma of gourmet food and wine will join the sounds of the Trio Three of a Kind at the historic Silvermoon on Broad Friday\, April 20th beginning at 7:00 pm as Harvest Regional Food Bank presents their annual Wine and Jazz Gala.  The event is being presented by Ledwell Machinery\, McLarty Ford\, Phillips & Sons Refrigeration\, and TEXAR FCU.   \n  \nThe perfect wines will be paired with each gourmet dish prepared by Jennifer Tanner\, Julie’s Restaurant Catering\, & Bakery\, Bobby Duhon\, Lagniappe Specialty Meats\, Pam Elliott\, Texarkana Country Club\, & Staley & Bri James\, Twisted Fork. In addition\, to live music from the extraordinarily talented Trio Three of a Kind\, the evening will feature a silent auction. Adding to the fun will be the Wine Pull where guests will have the chance to win a $20-$100+ bottle of wine with each $20 donation.  Additional sponsors include Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and State Bank.  \n  \nReservations are $75 in advance or $85 at the door.  Reservations can be made by visiting our website at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/harvest-regional-food-bank-8429676553?s=67371921\, calling Harvest Regional Food Bank at 870-774-1398 or visiting the office at 3120 East 19th Street\, Texarkana\, AR.  All proceeds benefit the hunger-relief programs of Harvest Regional Food Bank. \n  \nHarvest Regional Food Bank serves over 60\,000 individuals in 10 counties each year through a network of nearly 100 partner agencies\, pantries\, shelters\, and soup kitchens.  Arkansas and Texas consistently rank in the top 5 for the highest incidents of hunger. Harvest Regional Food Bank works to eliminate hunger through Food Banking\, Food Rescue\, the Backpack Program\, and Mobile Pantry.   \n 
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/harvest-regional-food-bank-presents-wine-jazz/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180420T230000
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SUMMARY:Klondike Academy is Hosting #MOMNITE on April 20\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:Local moms\, get ready to kick back\, relax\, and learn something new. Local daycare\, Klondike Academy\, is hosting #MOMNITE at the Texarkana Convention Center in Texarkana\, Texas on April 20 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Come enjoy yourself at a workshop just for mommies. The event is FREE\, so don’t worry about having to pay for any entry fees! \n  \nThe night will start off with the floor open for the Mom Shop where you can peruse stalls set up by local vendors ranging from stylish boutiques to high-end fitness centers. During this prime shopping time\, Moms can treat themselves to a FREE Taco Bar. And what are tacos without margaritas? There will be a cash-pay margarita bar available too!  \n  \nFrom 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. there will be “How-to” sessions for moms who want to learn something new. These How-To sessions will cover topics such as autism\, educational milestones\, weight loss\, family fitness\, meal planning\, and more! These classes are filling up FAST\, so don’t wait to sign up to reserve your spots. You don’t want to miss these classes\, ladies. \n  \nDon’t see a class you want to attend? You can still come to #Momnite! Just drop by the convention center at 7:00 p.m. to catch the keynote speakers talking about subjects like: “Balancing Screen Time with FaceTime\,” “How to Get Over the Mommy Blues\,” “Living Every Minute\,” and so much more!  \n  \nFollowing these informative talks\, there will be a Mom Panel Q&A and a drawing for some awesome door prizes! These prizes include a trip for a family of four to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine\, Texas\, a girl’s night out on the town for you and three friends (including dinner\, pedicures\, fun activities\, and a limo ride)\, and several other prizes valued at $50 or more! \n  \nTo wrap up this night of learning and fun\, an after-party will follow #MOMNITE where you can indulge on different cupcake and wine pairings. You’re an awesome mom\, so take this time to treat yourself! \n  \nInterested? RSVP and register for the how-to classes online at momnite.com. Limited spaces are available\, and these classes are filling up FAST!
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/klondike-academy-hosting-momnite-april-20-2018/
CATEGORIES:health
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180420T093000
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SUMMARY:Cornerstone veterans to soar in restored biplane
DESCRIPTION:Cornerstone Retirement Community\,  a not-for-profit senior living community at 4100 Moores Lane in Texarkana\, will transport eight of its residents to Texarkana Airport/TAC Air to experience the thrill of flying again in one of three\, fully restored Boeing Stearman biplanes. The flights will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 1:00 p.m. \nAgeless Aviation Dreams Foundation will conduct the flights. The nonprofit\, volunteer organization is dedicated to honoring seniors and United State military veterans living in retirement communities across the country. Their mission is to “Give Back to Those Who Have Given.” \n“This is a unique and special event to honor our senior veterans\,” said Anita Hicks\, life enrichment director for Cornerstone. \n 
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/cornerstone-veterans-soar-restored-biplane/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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SUMMARY:Twins Summer Camp Registration Opens Friday
DESCRIPTION:The Texarkana Twins are excited to announce the return of the Twins Summer Camps\, with registration beginning this Friday\, April 20th. The camps will be available for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14 and will allow for kids to learn from Twins players and coaches while having the opportunity to build their baseball and softball skills. \nEarly registration is $75 and saves 60% off the regular price of $187.50 for the 2 Day Camp (Hitting & Pitching) with the opportunity to have a player evaluation filled out for only $15. All campers will receive four tickets to a Twins baseball game with All-You-Can-Eat Buffet for each ticket along with one unlimited wristband for the Kidz Zone at a Twins game and memories that will last a lifetime. \nSummers Just Got Fun in Texarkana – for tickets and information on Texarkana’s very own Minor League Baseball Experience for the 2018 season\, go to www.texarkanatwins.com or call (903) 294-PLAY. Follow the Twins on social media: facebook.com/TexarkanaTwins | Twitter: @TexarkanaTwins | Instagram: texarkanatwins.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/twins-summer-camp-registration-opens-friday/
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180419T220000
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SUMMARY:Cigars\, Tinis\, and Tunes 2018
DESCRIPTION:Cigars\, ‘Tinis and Tunes is the annual spring fundraiser benefiting the Randy Sams’ Outreach Shelter. Featuring cigars from Puff ‘NStuff\, unlimited martinis\, food\, an incredible silent auction and fabulous entertainment by 2Pianos it is always a fun event. Please join them April 19th at Hopkins Icehouse downtown from 7-10 pm. Tickets are only $50 each. \nThis year they were once again able to close the street in front of the venue and will have a tent set up for picking cigars and talking with cigar experts from Puff ‘NStuff. Hopkins Icehouse is non-smoking now\, but there will be a large area outside where cigars can be enjoyed. \nSponsorships are available by contacting jenniferlaurent@cableone.net. Tickets available online through Eventbrite or at Randy Sams’. Tickets will be available at the door as well. \nThank you to their already committed sponsors: \nPiano Level:\nJames R. Murphy \nCuban Level:\nThe Oaks Memory Care \nCohiba Level:\nJim Yates/E-Z Mart Foundation \nSaxophone Level:\nFloyd Capital Management\nSchlotzsky’s\nSt. James Episcopal Church \nDirty Martini Level:\nA Better Creation\nCordell L. Klein\, MD\nDr. & Mrs. Bryan Griffin\nDr. Cindy Porter\nDr. & Mrs. Vernon Shaffer\nFarmers Bank & Trust\nFay J’s Private Label Wines\nGregg & Terri Giles\nGuaranty Bank & Trust\nLisa & Bobby Howell\nRMAC Outdoor Advertising/American Signs and Banners\nRuth Ellen & Dave Whitt\nSouthwest Title Company\nTXK Today \nIn-Kind Sponsors:\n2Pianos\nAccugraphics\nAlamond Photography\nHopkins Ice House\nPuff ‘NStuff
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/cigars-tinis-tunes-2018/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180421
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SUMMARY:Arkansas ‘Farm to You’ exhibit teaches children about agriculture and health
DESCRIPTION:Fouke Elementary school children are learning about how the food they eat gets from the farm to their dinner table and how this food is used for good health. \n  \nApril 19th & 20th\, Arkansas Farm to You will be at Fouke Elementary. Arkansas Farm to You is an interactive\, walk-through display geared toward kindergarten through 6th grade students. The exhibit features ten stations that take the students from the farm\, to the table and through the body.  \n  \nThrough this interactive exhibit students will learn where food comes from and how their food choices affect their health so they will make better food choices.  \n  \nArkansas’ children\, like those nationwide\, are not eating enough fruits\, vegetables and whole grains or getting enough physical activity\, so there is a great need to teach children the importance of eating healthy and being physically active from an early age. Arkansas Farm to You is part of Cooperative Extension Service’s nutrition education program for youth that spans pre-K through 12th grade.  \n  \nThe Farm to You adventure begins at Farmer Fred’s Arkansas Plate Farm. On his farm\, he raises dairy and beef cattle and chickens\, grows rice and beans in the fields and fruits and vegetables in the garden. Children learn that without Farmer Fred\, we wouldn’t have the foods needed for a tasty Arkansas Plate.  \n  \nStudents learn to look closely at the Nutrition Facts labels on food packages and how to use the information to make good food choices. In the Healthy Café\, they practice building balanced meals by selecting a variety of foods from each of the food groups. \n  \nThe adventure continues into the mouth where they discuss the importance of keeping teeth clean by brushing and flossing every day. Then the students move to the stomach where they learn how healthy foods are digested into nutrients. They also learn to listen to their stomachs and eat just the right amount of food to be healthy. \n  \nThe students travel through the body learning about how food and physical activity help make them healthy and strong. The journey wraps up in the skin where they learn that frequent hand-washing and use of sunscreen helps protect skin on the outside.  \n  \nThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race\, color\, sex\, gender identity\, sexual orientation\, national origin\, religion\, age\, disability\, marital or veteran status\, genetic information\, or any other legally protected status\, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/arkansas-farm-exhibit-teaches-children-agriculture-health/
CATEGORIES:School Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180417T170000
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SUMMARY:Kona Ice Gives Away Free Shaved Ice on Tax Day
DESCRIPTION:With Tax Day right around the corner\, many of us are reaching into our pockets to pay-off Uncle Sam. To relieve taxpayers of the stress associated with meeting the federal deadline\, Kona Ice will be hosting its fifth annual National “Chill Out” Day. \nThe island-inspired truck will be parked at the Downtown Post Office in Texarkana to hand out FREE cups of tropical shaved ice to all who stop by the Downtown Post Office on April 17\, 2018\, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. The refreshing treat will ensure that there is no taxation without relaxation this tax season. \n National “Chill Out” Day is one of the many ways Kona Ice is encouraging the nation to take a step back\, relax and enjoy a Kona. National “Chill Out” Day is one small\, yet powerful\, way the brand hopes to put a smile on people’s faces. Through partnerships with schools\, youth sports leagues\, and other neighborhood organizations\, Kona Ice has given back more than $50 million to the communities it serves.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/kona-ice-gives-away-free-shaved-ice-tax-day/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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SUMMARY:Kilpatrick Elementary Hunger's No Game 5K
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URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/kilpatrick-elementary-hungers-no-game-5k/
CATEGORIES:5K
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SUMMARY:Kilpatrick Biomedical Engineering School 5K/Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:Kilpatrick Biomedical Engineering School is hosting its2nd annual 5K/Fun Run to bring awareness to hunger in our community. \nThe race will be held Saturday\, April 14\, 2018 at 9:00a.m.  Competitive 5K runners will travel down Jefferson Avenue and through the Nix Creek Trail close to Kilpatrick.  Please see the website or stop by Kilpatrick to register for the fun! There will also be a one mile fun run for non-competitive runners.  The entry fee for this race is 10 canned food items.  All proceeds will be donated to Harvest Texarkana.   \nParticipants can register at https://www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/hungers-no-game-5kfun-run.  Please see the Kilpatrick Facebook page for a link to the website and event page. \n\nPlease join us as we encourage our Kilpatrick scholars to be active members in the community by helping those in need!  The first step to making our world a better place starts right here!  \nhttps://cdn.fbsbx.com/v/t59.2708-21/29442000_1895686954077445_4146763582526193664_n.pdf/5K-Flyer-No.3.pdf?_nc_cat=0&oh=7b2c3d20fc89e8994a21e4de9420825c&oe=5AC74015&dl=1 \nhttps://cdn.fbsbx.com/v/t59.2708-21/29441869_1895686874077453_3231494064494870528_n.docx/Press-Release-Write-Up.docx?_nc_cat=0&oh=f39b713aaac4bf7b08c3df92aa9bbdb0&oe=5AC6C668&dl=1
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/kilpatrick-biomedical-engineering-school-5k-fun-run/
CATEGORIES:School Event
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SUMMARY:The Big Event\, Eagle Pride City Wide
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 14\, students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni from Texas A&M University-Texarkana will show their appreciation to the Texarkana community during The Big Event: Eagle Pride City Wide\, a day of community service.  \nThis annual event for A&M-Texarkana started last year with an overwhelming show of support and volunteer participation. Participants in The Big Event complete “done-in-a-day” community service projects\, ranging from raking leaves\, washing windows\, removing debris\, cleaning closets\, spreading mulch\, painting and minor repairs\, to organizing donated goods\, participating in games and activities with senior citizens\, tutoring children and completing other proposed projects. \nMichael Stephenson\, Coordinator of Student Life and Project Manager for The Big Event said “Last year\, our inaugural event boosted over 250 volunteers from our campus community that logged nearly 1\,000 service hours. For one day\, our campus community of students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni united to extend a helping hand by performing community service on both sides of the state line.” He added “This is simply our way of showing our gratitude for the community’s unwavering support of our university.” \nThe Big Event has become somewhat of a national phenomenon at a number of colleges and universities throughout the United States. It originated at Texas A&M University in 1982 when six students felt the need to give something back to the communities of College Station and Bryan\, Texas. Since that time\, more than 100 universities have joined the effort. \n“In reformatting the national event to a big\, one day event where we could unite the entire campus community\, not just students\,” said Stephenson. “At the conclusion of last year’s event\, my heart was completely full. Our campus truly made an impact on local parks\, neighborhoods\, and organizations. We look forward to serving Texarkana again this year.” Stephenson said.  \nA&M-Texarkana is now accepting applications for work sites and sponsors for The Big Event.  \n“We have great opportunities for local businesses to be a part of this event\,” Stephenson said. Project requests are due by March 23rd and volunteer/participant registration will end on March 31st.  \nIf you know of an organization or non-profit project\, direct them to www.tamut.edu/bigevent.   For more information\, contact Michael Stephenson\, coordinator of Student Life\, at Michael.Stephenson@tamut.edu or (903) 223-1362.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/big-event-eagle-pride-city-wide/
CATEGORIES:School Event
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SUMMARY:Poet Christina M Rau to Read “Liberating the Astronauts” at TAMUT
DESCRIPTION:The Program for Learning and Community Engagement at Texas A&M University-Texarkana will present writer and poet Christina M Rau\, for a reading from her recent collection\, “Liberating the Astronauts.” The reading will take place Friday\, April 13 in Room 217 of the University Center Building at A&M-Texarkana.  The event is from 7:30-9:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. There will be a select number of copies of her collection available at the reading. \nPLACE is a faculty-led program designed to create a community of learners comprising A&M-Texarkana students\, faculty\, staff and the community at large. PLACE chooses an annual theme around which to organize a lecture series and other activities that provide focal points for learning and discussion. This year’s theme is “science and technology.” \n  \nFor more information\, contact Dr. Corrine Hinton\, PLACE chair\, at Corrine.Hinton@tamut.edu and visit the PLACE website at www.tamut.edu/PLACE.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/poet-christina-m-rau-read-liberating-astronauts-tamut/
CATEGORIES:School Event
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SUMMARY:UK Bell Ringers to Visit Texarkana
DESCRIPTION:A group of more than 30 bell ringers from the UK will be visiting Texarkana on Wednesday/Thursday\, April 11/12\, 2018\, staying at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Texarkana\, Arkansas.  They will be ringing the 8 bells at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday from about 9:30am. The group are on a tour of the South-Eastern and Southern states ringing at a total of 18 towers en route\, from Charleston in the East to Dallas in the West\, and as far South as Miami.  The party will arrive in Atlanta from the UK on 2 April and fly home from Miami on 18 April. \nThe group are all based in the UK\, ringing at a wide variety of towers in different parts of the country\, and ringing on a wide range of bell installations from the majestic ring of Exeter Cathedral\, where the largest bell weighs in at about 8000lb to some small private rings where the largest bell weighs under 2lb.  It includes people who have rung more than 1000 peals (a peal is a continuous period of ringing which usually lasts around 3 hours) and people who have rung no peals at all. All are united by a love of the interest\, companionship\, physical and technical challenges and service involved in ringing. \nTour organizer Andy Sutherland rings in Ilkley\, West Yorkshire\, in the North of England (scene of the well-known English folk song “On Ilkla Moor baht’at”)\, having learned to ring in Edinburgh\, Scotland\, nearly 40 years ago when at University.  Andy said “…this trip follows an earlier tour I organized of the North-Eastern USA and Canada in 2014\, involving many of the same people. We had such a fantastic time that I wanted to come back again\, visit and learn about the more Southerly states\, try the bells\, and sample some of the famous Southern hospitality. We’re really looking forward to our visit to Texarkana and to ringing on this fine set of bells”.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/uk-bell-ringers-visit-texarkana/
CATEGORIES:Art Event
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SUMMARY:Miller County Red Dirt Master Gardeners Host Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Miller County Red Dirt Master Gardeners will have a Plant Sale on Saturday\, April 7\, 2018\, from  8 AM to 1 PM\, in the Home Arts Building at Four States Fairgrounds in Texarkana\, Arkansas. \nFor more information\, contact (870) 779-3609 or visit Room 215 in the Miller Co. Courthouse\, 400 Laurel\, Texarkana\, Arkansas
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/miller-county-red-dirt-master-gardeners-host-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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SUMMARY:2018 Distinguished Alumni Events to be held on Friday\, April 6. 
DESCRIPTION:Texarkana Independent School District will honor two of their own\, Rep. Marvin L. Abney (Dunbar High School Class of 1968) and Dr. Lanny G. Chasteen (Texas High School Class of 1960)\, as the 2018 Distinguished Alumni during events to be held on Friday\, April 6. \n  \nA Student Leadership Breakfast will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at the Dan Haskins Student Center at Texas High School\, 2112 Kennedy Lane.  The event will offer leadership students from Texas Middle School and Texas High School the opportunity to hear from the honorees to learn first-hand how the example that you set for others\, and for yourself\, begins at an early age in order to build a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. \n  \nFrom 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, a Distinguished Alumni Luncheon will be held at the Texarkana Country Club\, #1 Country Club Drive\, where the two individuals will be presented and awarded the honor of 2018 Distinguished Alumni.  There is limited seating and reservations are required by contacting    Tina Veal-Gooch at 903.794.3651 ext. 1013. \n  \nFollowing graduation from Dunbar High School in 1968\, Rep. Marvin Abney attended Texarkana College before completing his Bachelor of Science in Public Administration at Stephen F. Austin State University in 1975.  He went on to earn a Master in Management from Webster University in 1982\, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island in 2000 and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Leadership from Johnson & Wales University in 2005. \n  \nAbney served a 20-year career in the United States Army during which he completed Officer Candidate School and Airborne School.  He commanded a U.S. Detachment for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Headquarters in Brussels\, Belgium which included responsibilities at the American Embassy in Paris\, France. Abney is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and while stationed in Europe\, taught Business Law and General Business courses at City Colleges of Chicago\, European Division. \n  \nIn his professional career\, Abney served as: City Official for Newport\, Rhode Island’s Zoning Board of Review; Executive Assistant to the Rhode Island Commissioner for Secondary and Elementary Education; and\, Interim Director of Human Resources Development at the State of Rhode Island\, Department of Secondary and Elementary Education. \nHe was elected to serve the residents of Newport and Middleton\, Rhode Island in District 73 in November 2012.  In May 2016\, Abney was named as Chairman of the House of Representatives Finance Committee\, which is tasked with adopting the annual state budget.  Additionally\, he served on the House Committee for Veterans’ Affairs and sponsored successful legislation requiring the reporting of any sexual abuse of a child by an employee\, contractor or volunteer of an educational program. \n  \nDuring the 2017 legislative session\, Abney was the lead sponsor of the Fiscal Year 2018 state budget which funds the first year of a six-year phase-out of the car tax\, raises the minimum wage\, restores free bus fares for the elderly and disabled and includes a pilot program to provide two years of free tuition at the Community College of Rhode Island. \n  \nIn addition to his current duties as a legislator\, Abney serves on the Board of Incorporators for BankNewport; Board of Directors of the Redwood Library & Athenaeum; and\, Vice-Chair of the Budget and Revenue Committee of the National Council of State Legislatures. \n  \nHe has served as Vice-President on the Executive Board for the Narragansett Boy Scouts Council; President for the Newport Education Foundation; President of the Parent Teachers Association of American NATO Schools; Member of the Newport Public School’s Strategic Planning Committee;  Member for the Internal Review Board of Salve Regina University; Member of the Community College of Rhode Island Foundation Board of Trustees; Founding Member for the Board of Trustees of Newport Community School; Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center; Board of Directors for the Newport County YMCA; and\, consultant to the Annenberg Institute of School Reform at Brown University.  He was honored by the Women’s Resource Center of Newport & Bristol County as one of their “Men Who Make a Difference.” \n  \nAbney lives in Newport with his wife\, Cheryl Lynn (Amado). He is the father of sons\, Marvin L. Abney II\, Christian A. Abney (U.S. Army Major) and daughter\, Tess A. Abney. He is the grandfather of four granddaughters: Sierra\, Jade\, Mia and Dakota. \n  \nDr. Lanny G. Chasteen graduated from Texas High School in 1960 and furthered his education earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin\, a Master in Business Administration and a Doctorate in Accounting from the University of Arkansas.  He is a retired Certified Public Accountant in Oklahoma. \n  \nHis 39-year career in Accounting includes serving as:  Faculty for Oklahoma State University; Head of the School of Accounting for OSU; Professor Emeritus of Accounting for OSU; Lecturer in Accounting at Rice University; Faculty Resident for Haskins & Sells\, now known as Deloitte\, one of the “Big Four” accounting organizations and the largest professional services network in the world; and\, Summer Visiting Professor positions at University of Texas at Austin\, Texas Tech University\, University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Tulsa. \n  \nChasteen is the author of articles appearing in The Accounting Review\, Accounting Horizons\, Issues in Accounting Education\, Abacus\, Journal of Accountancy\, Journal of Accounting Education and other academic and professional journals.   He has served on the editorial boards of The Accounting Review\, Journal of Accounting Education and Issues in Accounting Education and has co-authored six editions of Intermediate Accounting\, the college textbook which is the standard for students and professionals in the field. \n  \nHe has held or currently holds memberships in:  Beta Gamma Sigma and Beta Alpha Psi honorary and professional societies; American Accounting Association\, American Institute of CPAs\, Oklahoma Society of CPAs\, Accounting Programs Leadership Group of the American Accounting Association\, Federation of Schools of Accountancy\, Financial Executives Institute and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. \n  \nDr. Chasteen has received numerous honors and awards for his work.  They include:  Oklahoma Gold Medalist and Elijah Watts Sells National Honorable Mention for the CPA Examination; Department of Accounting Alumni Award from the University of Arkansas in 1988; Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants Outstanding Educator Award in 1990 and 2007; Faculty Award of Merit from the Federation of Schools of Accountancy in 1999; various teaching awards from Oklahoma State University; and\, the establishment of the Lanny G. Chasteen Endowed Chair in Accounting at OSU in 2006. \n  \nHis volunteer service includes serving on the Audit Committee for the City of Stillwater\, OK for over 20 years\, being the CROP Walk (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Representative and assorted committee appointments at Highland Park United Methodist Church in Stillwater.  Today he serves as an Usher for St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Katy\, TX and as a Home Deliverer for Meals on Wheels. \n  \nChasteen lives in Katy\, TX with his wife of 54 years\, Jane.  They have two daughters – Joey Michelle Rhodair and Jamie Lynn Pilloff\, one grandson\, Jeremy Pilloff and one granddaughter\, Julia Pilloff. \n  \nSince 1992\, TISD has sponsored a Distinguished Alumni Awards program to recognize the outstanding personal and professional achievements of their alumni.  These outstanding former Texas High School and Dunbar High School graduates are models to current and future alumni in terms of their professional\, leadership and ethical standards.  Past award recipients have been:           Truman Arnold\, Dr. Lenox Dial Baker\, Miller Barber\, Melvin Bradley\, Dr. Karen D. Bradshaw\, Billy C. Burnett\, Ned Burns\, Dr. William Dorland\, Lt. Col. Norman “Ken” Dyson\, Carl Finch\, Theron Goynes\, Dan Haskins\, Ethel Pauley Jones\, David Kusin\, Gary Kusin\, Prudence Mackintosh\, Donald Ray McNeal\, George McWilliams\, Rick Minter\, Jerry “Boo” Mitchell\, Jr.\, Josh R.\, Morriss\, Martha W. Morriss\, Lt. Col. Daniel Oosterhous\, H. Ross Perot\, Dan Petty\, Col. Willie Pollard\, Jr.\, Collin Raye\, Bill Rogers\, Melanie Kusin Rowe\, Marjorie Scardino\, Vicki Schultz\, Robert Wickliffe “Wick” Temple\, Dr. David Tilson\, III\, Sheilah Walker and Dr. Steve Woodle.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/2018-distinguished-alumni-events-held-friday-april-6/
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SUMMARY:CASA for Children Calls for More Volunteers During National Child Abuse Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month\, and CASA for Children  is raising awareness about child abuse and neglect and the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers.  \nWhen a child is placed in the foster care system due to abuse or neglect\, they are often removed from their home and placed in state care – sometimes far away from their family\, loved ones and community. CASA volunteers\, or Court Appointed Special Advocates\, are everyday people from all walks of life who are recruited and specially trained to advocate for these children and provide a consistent\, reliable adult presence for them during a difficult time in their life. \n“In addition to the trauma they have already experienced due to the initial abuse or neglect\, foster care can take a toll on children\,” said Brandy Eldridge\, Executive Director of CASA for Children and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center. “They need an advocate who will get to know them\, speak up for them and ensure their needs are met while they are in the system\, and that is what our volunteers provide.”  \nCASA volunteers are assigned to one child or sibling group to advocate for their best interest in court\, in school and in other settings. They get to know the child and everyone involved in their life\, such as family members\, foster parents\, therapists and teachers\, in order to develop a realistic picture of the child’s unique situation. They make recommendations to the judge overseeing the child’s case\, with the goal of ensuring that the child is safe and has the resources needed to heal.  \n“Even one child victim of abuse or neglect is too many\, and it is critical that we continue to raise awareness of this issue in our community and nationwide\,” said Eldridge. “But becoming a CASA volunteer is a way to take it beyond just awareness\, and do your part to help break the cycle for future generations.”    \nLocally\, CASA for Children served 375 children in the foster care system in an eight county area surrounding Texarkana in 2017\, and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center served 668 (more than 1\,000 abused and neglected children served each year).  This April\, consider stepping up to make a difference for these children by becoming a CASA volunteer. \n“We at CASA for Children always hope for the day when CASA and a national month dedicated to child abuse prevention are no longer needed because all children have the safe\, loving home they deserve\,” said Eldridge. “Until then\, we will continue to seek more members of the community to join our growing movement\, and we will not rest until we can provide a CASA volunteer for every child who needs one.” \nApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. If you see abuse\, in Texas report it to 1(800) 252-5400 or go to www.txabusehotline.org\, or in Arkansas report it to 1(800)482-5964. If a child’s life is in danger\, call 911. For more information on CASA\, visit www.BecomeaCASA.org or www.casatexarkana.org. The next volunteer information sessions will be Thursday\, April 12\, 9:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. at 1201 Main Street\, Texarkana\, Texas. \n  \n  \nCASA Events In Honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month: \n  \nChild Abuse Prevention Month Kick-Off – Proclamation Reading & CASA’s Tiny Casa Unveiling – Friday\, April 6\, 10:00 a.m. at Ledwell Machinery\, 910 E. Loop Drive\, Texarkana\, Texas.  Both Texas and Arkansas Mayors will be on hand to proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention month in Texarkana.  Also\, CASA and Texarkana College Construction Technology’s program will debut this year’s tiny house. \nCASA is extremely grateful for a strong community partnership with the Texarkana College and is excited to unveil this year’s tiny house at this Kick-Off event.   “Texarkana College is honored to be a part of the efforts to raise funds and awareness for CASA and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center\,” said TC president James Henry Russell. “The students in our Construction Technology program not only learn valuable skills while working on the project but also learn the importance of serving the community and giving back your time and resources to those in need. This is our tenth year serving as a partner with CASA on this project and it has been a source of pride for both our students and faculty to know the proceeds from the raffle go to such an important cause.”  \nCASA’s Tiny CASA tours and chances to win the tiny house will be available immediately after the Proclamation Reading. \n  \nWear Blue Day – Friday\, April 6\, On this day\, Join CASA for Children and individuals and organizations all over the nation banding together to make a visible commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting strong families and healthy children.  WEAR BLUE anywhere – to work\, to school\, a community event\, the gym\, and even at home. Invite your friends\, family\, students\, co-workers or even your entire office to WEAR BLUE too! It doesn’t matter if it’s a blue shirt or blue suede shoes\, the unified\, community-wide act of wearing blue will help raise awareness that child abuse is preventable.  (Why Blue?  In the spring of 1989\, a grandmother from Virginia began the blue ribbon campaign as a tribute to her grandson\, a three-year old who died at the hands of his mother’s abusive boyfriend.  Since that time\, concerned citizens all over the country have worn blue as a symbol of the need to prevent child abuse and neglect.) \nAlso\, drive by the CASA for Children office and see our building decked-out in blue ribbons and blue lights for the month of April. \nSaturday\, April 7th – CASA’s Tiny Casa\, Tours and chances to win the tiny house will be available at Twisted Fork\, 5522 Summerhill Road (shopping center on the corner of Summerhill and Moores Lane) from 9:00am – 1:00pm.  Members of Arkansas High School’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America group will open the tiny house for tours and offer $20 chances to win\, as well as sharing information about becoming CASA Volunteers. \nApril 15th – CASA’s 13th Annual Songwriters on the Edge of Texas Concert – 6:00pm\, Northridge Country Club – Featuring BOB SCHNEIDER\, the Warren Hood Duo\, and The Moss Brothers.  Dinner by Outback Steakhouse.  General admission tickets available for $75 at www.casatexarkana.org/songwriters. \nCASA’s Tiny Casa will be given away during the Songwriters concert on April 15th.  Only 1\,500 tickets will be sold and can be purchased online for $20 each at www.casatexarkana.org/tinyhouse. \nApril 16th – CASA’s 13th Annual Songwriters Golf Tournament\, Northridge Country Club – 11:30\, Lunch & Registration\, 8:00 Morning or 1:00 Afternoon Tee times available.  Four-person scramble teams $600 or individual golf entry fee $150\, and includes a Songwriters concert ticket and Lunch by Texas Roadhouse.  For Golf Team registration or more information\, contact Leigh Davis at 903-792-1030.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/casa-children-calls-volunteers-national-child-abuse-prevention-month/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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SUMMARY:The AHS Razorback Theater Company will present Cotton Patch Gospel: The Greatest Story Ever Retold!
DESCRIPTION:The AHS Razorback Theater Company will present Cotton Patch Gospel: The Greatest Story Ever Retold!. The tale is based on the book The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John. The story retells the life of Jesus as if in the modern day\, rural Georgia. Though the setting and the style of the language greatly differs from the original telling of the Gospels\, the plot structure and message of the story stay true to the historical recording in The Gospel of Matthew. Ticket prices are $7 in advance; $10 at the door and may be purchased at ahsrtc.booktix.com. \nArkansas High School Student Union\n1500 Jefferson Avenue\nPerformance Times:\nFriday\, April 6 and Saturday\, April 7\, at 7:00 p.m.\nSunday\, April 8\, at 2:00 p.m.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/ahs-razorback-theater-company-will-present-cotton-patch-gospel-greatest-story-ever-retold/
CATEGORIES:School Event
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SUMMARY:NICU celebration
DESCRIPTION:Wadley Regional Medical Center will be hosting its first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Birthday Celebration on Saturday\, April 7th from 10am-12pm.  The NICU Birthday Party will be held in the front of the hospital between the Main Entrance and the Day Surgery entrance.  This is a chance to celebrate all babies who have been cared for in the Wadley NICU over the years. An invitation is warmly extended to the many patients and their families who received care in the Wadley NICU\, which was recently designated a Level II NICU in November 2017.  \n  \nThis celebration is an opportunity for families from around the Texarkana area to reunite with nurses who not only cared for their babies\, but helped the parents through an emotional and trying time.  “The staff has been the driving force behind getting this event put together\,” claims Shelby Brown\, director of marketing and planning for Wadley. “They are so excited to be able to reconnect with these very special deliveries and their families!”    \n  \nThere will be lots of games for the kids to play\, balloon animals by Daryl Miller\, hand prints\, and face painting.  To commemorate the day\, there will be a photo area for families to use their own camera. A birthday party would not be complete without a Birthday cake\, popcorn\, and a lemonade stand for all to enjoy. There will be fabulous Door Prizes and every child will receive a gift. \n  \n“We are excited to see these patients and families that it’s been our honor to care for in our NICU\,” says Antonette Reed\, Director Maternal and Child\, Wadley Regional Medical Center. “We hope that April’s NICU Birthday Party will be the first of many more to come in the years ahead. It should be a fun time for our current and former nurses to reconnect with patients who are now growing up healthy and strong!” \n  \nThe Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department will be on hand with a fire truck for children to experience up close and Sylvia Jennings with the Texas Department of Public Safety will be available for car seat checks.  It is important to have you child in a car seat\, but just as important is to have them restrained correctly. The Wadley Trauma Department will also have information on Arkansas and Texas State laws in reference to seatbelt usage. \n  \nWadley has been the Birth Place of Texarkana for generations. With the area’s most experienced birthing staff\, Wadley has set a precedent for childbirth excellence in the Four-State area by being the first designated 10 Step Hospital and first Mother-Friendly Worksite in Texarkana. The Texas 10 Step program\, developed in 1999\, is a method for improving maternity care practices in birthing facilities. The program aids birthing facilities in improving breastfeeding outcomes through adoption of best practices. As a Mother-Friendly Worksite\, Wadley Regional Medical Center proactively supports employees who choose to breastfeed their infants.  Our nursery provides newborn\, transition and Level II intensive care with 24-hour neonatology service. Additionally\, Wadley Regional Medical Center is a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue Distinction+ Center for Maternity Care – the only in Texarkana\, demonstrating better overall patient satisfaction and a lower percentage of early elective deliveries.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/nicu-celebration/
CATEGORIES:health
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SUMMARY:Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup Will be Held on Tuesday\, April 3 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at selected elementary school locations.
DESCRIPTION:Texarkana Independent School District will hold their Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup on Tuesday\, April 3 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at selected elementary school locations. \n  \nDuring the event\, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to register their student for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year\, meet the teachers and tour the campus. \n  \nIn order to register a student\, the parent/guardian must live in Texas and the student must be four years of age by September 1\, 2018.  Three-year olds will be accepted on a space available basis. \n  \nParents and guardians are asked to bring to the roundup the student’s updated immunization record\, birth certificate\, social security card and verification of residence.  Verification of income level is requested for Pre-Kindergarten enrollment. \n  \nParticipating campuses are Dunbar Early Education Center (Pre-K only)\, Theron Jones Early Literacy Center (Kindergarten Only) and Waggoner Creek Elementary (Kindergarten Only).  Highland Park Elementary\, Nash Elementary\, Spring Lake Park Elementary and Wake Village Elementary will be registering both Pre-K and Kindergarten. \n  \nFor more information on TISD’s Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup\, call 903.794.3651 ext. 1030.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/pre-k-kindergarten-roundup-will-held-tuesday-april-3-400-600-p-m-selected-elementary-school-locations/
CATEGORIES:School Event
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SUMMARY:TAMUT Teacher Career Fair scheduled for April 3\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M University-Texarkana will host a Teacher Career Fair Tuesday\, April 3\, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in Eagle Hall on the first floor of the University Center on the campus of Texas A&M University-Texarkana\, 7101 University Ave.\, Texarkana\, Texas. \nThe Teacher Career Fair provides teacher education students and other job seekers with an opportunity to visit in person with more than 20 prospective employers from area educational organizations. \nThe following school districts will be represented at the Teacher Career Fair: Pewitt CISD\, Liberty Eylau ISD\, Atlanta ISD\, Como Pickton ISD\, Ferris ISD\, Lafayette ISD\, Gilmer ISD\, New Diana ISD\, Hooks ISD\, Texarkana\, TX ISD\, Caddo Schools\, Texarkana\, AR ISD\, and Pleasant Grove ISD. Opportunities Inc. will have representatives present at the event. \n  \n“This is a tremendous opportunity for not only our students but area educators\,” said Tina Boitnott\, director of the office of career development at A&M-Texarkana. “We appreciate the participation of the school districts\, the community\, and the students to create opportunities to further their career.” \n  \nFor more information\, contact Samantha Armstrong\, Coordinator of Career Development\, at (903) 334-6728 or Samantha.Armstrong@tamut.edu.  \n 
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/tamut-teacher-career-fair-scheduled-april-3-2018/
CATEGORIES:School Event
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Alliance Tri-State Area Partners with Over The Edge Global
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 29\, 2018\, the Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area will\nannounce their NEW\, EXCLUSIVE to Texarkana repelling fundraising event. The\nannouncement will take place at Texas A&M University Texarkana\, 7101 University\nAvenue\, Texarkana\, Texas\, at 4:30 p.m. \nPartnering with Over The Edge Global\, the Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area and its\nparticipants will be rappelling off of Texas A&M University-Texarkana to raise funds and\nawareness for their cause. The repelling event will take place on September 15\, 2018. \nIndividuals must raise a minimum of $1\,000 for Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area to secure a rappelling spot. To register for this exciting event\, go to: https://www.alztristate.org \nOver The Edge has raised over $70 Million with non-profit partners through its signature\nfundraising rappelling events with partners predominately in Canada\, the United States\, and in the United Kingdom. Over The Edge has hosted over 700 successful rappelling events in the past 9 years. \nThe event will help raise much needed funds to provide resources\, services and education for those affected with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. The Alzheimer’s Alliance also provides OUR PLACE DAY RESPITE CENTER – a program designed to provide much needed rest and relief for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. It also provides socialization for those diagnosed with the disease. By offering this service it affords caregivers the freedom to focus on stress relief through rest and relaxation and time for important personal endeavors that are often neglected. \nAlzheimer’s is a devastating disease that impacts the lives of over 17\,000 families in our service area. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State is to empower those affected by Alzheimer’s and other related dementias with resources for enhancing their quality of life through education and support. \n“We are excited to be partnering with Over The Edge Global for this exciting event to raise\nmuch needed funds for the Alzheimer’s Alliance and Our Place Day Respite Center. By going over the edge\, we hope to empower participants to help those with this devastating disease”. \nFor more information\, contact:\nTerrie Arnold – Executive Director – (903)223-8021 – terrie@alztristate.org
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/alzheimers-alliance-tri-state-area-partners-edge-global/
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Event
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Christian Academy is now enrolling students
DESCRIPTION:Lighthouse Christian Academy is now enrolling students 1st-8th grade for the 2018-2019 school year and is open to all surrounding areas. Lighthouse Christian Academy strives to give each student a unique hands-on\, one on one learning experience with small class sizes and weekly enrichment classes including art\, chapel\, music\, and more. Lighthouse Christian Academy offers Abeka curriculum for grades 1st-6th and ACE for students 7th-8th grade. \nLighthouse Christian Academy will be hosting an academic showcase night on March 27th from 6pm-7pm that will give information\, tours of the school\, and will also highlight special projects from each class. This event is open to the public for interested families. \nPlease contact Kate Pardue at (903) 276-8876 for more information.
URL:https://txktoday.com/eventscal/lighthouse-christian-academy-now-enrolling-students/
CATEGORIES:School Event
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