🌱 Why Camelot at Ouachita Little Theatre is wowing Mena audiences

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Camelot at Ouachita Little Theatre is wowing Mena audiences

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 69.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Review: LERNER & LOEWE'S CAMELOT at Ouachita Little Theatre in Mena (broadwayworld.com) — Mena audiences can currently catch a richly praised production of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot at Ouachita Little Theatre, directed by April Renee Burt and featuring standout performances in a fully staged classic musical. The reviewer highlights strong leads, a committed ensemble, detailed costumes, and evocative staging that prove big-city quality theatre can thrive right here at the foot of Rich Mountain.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mena

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Friday August 7

• First Friday @ the Depot-Back to School Theme
  Polk County Virtual Academy Mena, AR 71953
  5:00 pm

Friday August 14

• MHS Bearcat Boot Scoot
  Holly Harshman Elem. School Mena, AR 71953
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Welcome Center Open
  Fort Smith School District Fort Smith, AR 72902
  8:00 am
• Center for Nonprofits at The Chamber
  Chamber of Commerce Van Buren Business Resource Center
  9:00 am
• Center for Hearing and Balance Ice Cream Social
  Chamber of Commerce Center for Hearing and Balance
  10:00 am
• Golf @ Waldron
  Charleston School District Charleston, AR 72933
  4:00 pm
• Middle School Open House
  Fort Smith School District Fort Smith, AR 72902
  5:00 pm
• Ribbon Cutting for Cedarville Wellness Clinic
  Chamber of Commerce Cedarville Elementary School
  5:00 pm
• 2027 Leadership Crawford County Class Reception →
  Chamber of Commerce Van Buren Chamber OG&E Meeting Room
  5:15 pm
• Rotary Means Business August Event - Arkansas Central →
  Courtyard by Marriott Hot Springs, 200 Marriott Ct, Hot Springs
  5:30 pm
• ABC Open House
  Mansfield School District Mansfield, AR 72944
  6:00 pm
• MHS Open House
  Mansfield School District Mansfield, AR 72944
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Greenwood

• Alma boys, Greenwood girls take third at Mountain Home tourney (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com)
• Municipal Filings: Sebastian County (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com)
• Arkansas to honor WWII POW with half-staff flags Friday (ktlo.com)

Fort Smith

• Fort Smith murder suspect pleads not guilty, held on $500K bond (5newsonline.com)
• Fort Smith board extends city administrator offer to Dingman (swtimes.com)
• Seven candidates enter race to be the next Fort Smith mayor (4029tv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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