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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. October Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting - City of Little Rock (littlerock.gov) — Little Rock residents are invited to the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on October 14 from noon to 1 p.m., where park plans, facilities, and budgets will be discussed. This citizen advisory group helps shape policies and improvements for city parks, reports annually to the Board of Directors, and encourages public input to guide future investments in local green spaces.
2. Willy D's Sets Opening for New Argenta Home (arkansasbusiness.com) — A longtime River Market favorite, Willy D's Rock & Roll Piano Bar is leaving downtown Little Rock after more than 20 years and plans to reopen Dec. 3 in North Little Rock's Argenta district. The move, driven by slower post-pandemic foot traffic and parking issues, will include a playful "piano parade" across the river once the new mixed-use space next to Simmons Bank Arena is ready.
3. UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law (ualr.edu) — A Beebe police chief is commuting to Little Rock several nights a week to attend UA Little Rock's Bowen School of Law, juggling full-time work, family life, and evening classes. His story highlights the flexibility of Bowen's part-time program, the support network he's found there, and how studying in the capital's legal hub is reshaping his views on justice and public service.
4. Entergy convenes community leaders to help families cope with rising costs during Affordability Week (katv.com) — Entergy Arkansas is bringing community leaders together in Little Rock for an affordability summit focused on why many customers are struggling with rising electric bills and what help is available. Local residents can learn about free energy audits, efficiency tips, and assistance programs aimed at lowering monthly costs, with organizers hoping the discussion shapes longer-term solutions across Arkansas.
5. Arkansas 9-year-old with diabetes cracks Stan Lee Super Kid top 15, vows to give back (katv.com) — A 9-year-old Little Rock fourth-grader with Type 1 diabetes has reached the top 15 in the Stan Lee Super Kid contest and is promising to donate thousands to Arkansas Children's Hospital if she wins. Her family describes the daily challenges of managing diabetes, while voting continues weekly through mid-November as she cheers on other kids facing serious health conditions.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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