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Ozarks At Large
Rural Community Alliance, a Fox, Arkansas-based grassroots non-profit organization that works toward revitalizing low-income rural communities in the state, received a $75,000 grant from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation.
We visit Joplin to find out how things are five months after the EF5 tornado. We found most of the community at dawn hanging out with the wild “Extreme Makeover Home” crew, revealing seven houses built in seven days--completed just in time for Halloween.This Halloween, would you like to visit a cave famous for its hidden Spanish treasure?
More information can be found at www.spanish-treasure-cave.com.
A few University of Arkansas students, in conjunction with Fayetteville Visitors’ Bureau, are hosting the 4th Annual Fayetteville Howl-o-ween Pet Pageant this Saturday. For more information, call 1-800-766-4626.
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses issues the River Valley is talking about.
If you dare venture into Eureka Springs cemetery this Hallow’s Eve weekend, you will be haunted by the spirits of nine Eureka Springs artists—singers, painters, dancers, photographers—who all once roamed the village. Beware!!University of Arkansas Razorback volleyball team will conclude a five-match home stand tomorrow night. Coach Robert Pulliza has the details.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 30, 2013
On this special edition of Ozarks at Large we listen again to some of our favorite stories from 2013, including: an afternoon making Gibson Baskets, hiking along Rock City, time spent in the kitchen of The Hive in Bentonville and visit with Tusk, Arkansas' official mascot.
A new apartment complex in Fayetteville is the first to be LEED certified in the state.
For more information: www.ecomodernflats.com
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks celebrates year-round, including when the weather turns colder.
The script closely follows Dickens, but the presentation embraces the 21st century in the University of Arkansas production of A Christmas Carol at Walton Arts Center this weekend.
Music: "Bouree" by Jethro Tull (from the Jethro Tull Christmas Album!)
Bette Midler, Antarctica and more in our history capsule for December 1.
Becca's Wednesday visit includes options for the weekend.
Music: "Hillbillies From Outer Space" by The Vaughn Brothers
