Feed My Starving Children (Miscellaneous)

In February, thousands of NW Arkansas community members will work to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between Christ the King Lutheran Church, Bentonville, many other local churches and groups and Minneapolis-based Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers will prepare 1 Million life-saving meals at an FMSC MobilePackTM event. The MobilePack will take place February 23-26, 2012 at XNA airport, Regional Jet Center 12344 Tower Dr, Bentonville.Community members can support this MobilePack by making a donation or by volunteering to package food at the event. Donations may be given at any time, in person or online, and volunteer registration will be open on January 1. To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/1MMeals or fmsc.org/mobilepack.

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NWA Beautiful Girls Retreat! (Community Outreach)
Location: The Embassy Suites, Rogers Ar

Registration ends in February, 2012:Beautiful Girl's Retreat is a community-based teaching event. The theme, "Unmasked" will encourage and equip girls as they identify the things they hide behind and disguise. Come and learn authentic faith, beauty, and relationship. Challenging girls to live in grace, forgiveness, and stand firm for Christ. Experience a masquerade ball theme, Italian Dinner visual arts ministry (video skits, dance, music) and worship with Neil Greenhaw. Dynamic speakers, such as former Miss Arkansas, Lauren Davidson Greenhaw. Register @ www.nwamomentumministries.org. Cost $65.00

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GriefShare Early Registration (Support Group)
Location: FUMC Bentonville

Register early for a 13 week recovery support program for those who have lost a loved one to death.

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Feline Friends Adoption (Pet Adoption)
Location: Petsmart of Rogers

Feline Friends will be holding an adoption event at Pet Smart in Rogers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday February 3, 4th and 5th. Kittens and cats looking for forever homes will be up for adoption. Fill out an adoption application, see available pets or make a donation at felinefriendsnwa.org or call (479) 633-7521 for more information. -- Additional information: Adoptions begin at 5 pm Friday through 4 pm Sunday. All of our cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, up-to-date shots, micro chipped and FIV, FELV tested. Feline Friends is on twitter @FelineFriendsAR and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Feline-Friends/113956908622944 Felines Friends is a 501c3 non-profit rescue organization based in Northwest Arkansas dedicated to helping find cats and kittens forever homes.

Dial-A-Story (Library Event)
Location: Rogers Public Library

Dial-A-Story is available at 479-936-5444. Listen to a new story every week! Experience Tumblebooks at http://library.rpl.lib.ar.us. Click on Tumblebooks and enjoy books, games, and more!

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Muzzy Online (Library Event)
Location: Rogers Public Library

The Rogers Public Library is proud to offer our patrons access to Muzzy Online. This online language program for children is a comprehensive, interactive and fun way to learn English, Spanish, Italian and German. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

Online Storytimes (Library Event)
Location: Rogers Public Library

Check out our Online Storytimes! Join Miss Joy for stories, songs, and rhymes. These storytimes are featured on the Rogers Public Library Facebook page.

Harvest Time Food Pantry (Community Outreach)
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: CLC Centerton

CLC's Harvest Time Food Pantry is open every other Saturday from 9-11 a.m.and every other Wed. night from 5-7 p.m. For more information, email CLC_Outreach@yahoo.com.

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Bob & Larry from Veggie Tales (Children's Event)
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: LifeWay Christian Store, Rogers AR

Come visit and get your picture taken with Bob & Larry from Veggie Tales.

Saturday Story Time (Library Event)
Time: 2:00 PMLocation: Rogers Public Library

Come listen to Valentine stories! A craft will follow. This program is for the whole family. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information: 621-1152, ext. 26.

Benefit Auction for Ranea Towler (Benefit)
Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Chruch Of Today, Rogers

Ranea was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about a month ago. She is now in Little Rock and began both chemo and radiation treatment on 1/19/12. Both treatments are needed due to the cancer being located on an artery and surgery is not an option at this time. Doctors are hoping that with both treatments that the cancer will shrink enough that surgery can and will be an option.At this time, there is no insurance but UAMS in Little Rock is helping us with that. All proceeds will go to related expenses for treatment, medicines, travel, special diet, etc.We are accepting donations for the auction. Please make sure any donated items are in good, clean and workgin condition. Please call Carlion Brown at 479-451-1665 to discuss donations.Auction Information:Place: Church of Today, 2301 South 8th Street (Highway 71b) in Rogers between New Hope and Pleasant Grove RoadDate: February 4thTime: 5:00pm

LCBC's Fifth Annual Scrabble Wars (Non-Profit Event)
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Doubletree Event Suites, 301 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville

Celebrate LCBC’s 40th Birthday!!Fifth AnnualSCRABBLE WARS!This is not your mother’s Scrabble competition!!Location: Doubletree Event Suites301 SE Walton Boulevard, BentonvilleDate: Saturday, February 4, 20126:00pm to 9:00pm.$50 per person Bring extra cash for mystery gifts, extra letter purchases, or bribes for the judges!Unique silent auction items include: Autographed Bestsellers, tempting Travel Packages including flight and hotel, and greatly appreciated Donated Gifts from community businesses! To learn more about Scrabble Wars or to find out how to become a sponsor , go to our website: www.goliteracy.org, orcall 479-273-3486 or 479-936-5964 for more information. Literacy Council of Benton County

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Scrabble Wars! (Celebration)
Time: 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: Doubletree Event Suites

Celebrate LCBC’s 40th Birthday with the Fifth Annual Scrabble Wars!!This is not your mother’s Scrabble competition!$50 per person. Bring extra cash for mystery gifts, extra letter purchases, or bribes for the judges!Unique silent auction items include: Autographed Bestsellers, tempting Travel Packages including flight and hotel, and greatly appreciated Donated Gifts from community businesses! We would like to invite you to come and see what SCRABBLE WARS is all about. If you would like to cover the event, please send us the names of who will be attending. Thanks for all of your support.To learn more about Scrabble Wars or to find out how to become a sponsor , you can go to our website at: www.goliteracy.org. or call 479-273-3486 or 479-936-5964 for more information.Literacy Council of Benton County

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Free Revelation Bible Study (Classes)
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: 2718 W. Walnut St., Rogers AR 72756

FREEDOM in the BIBLE479-636-7497church@freedomministries.com Every Saturday Evening at 6:00Freedom is not about religion. Freedom is not about denominations.We are doing a verse-by-verse study of the book of Revelation and using Power Point presentations.Come to study and worship with us.FREEDOM in the BIBLE is an interdenominational ministry.Free CoffeeDr. Joel Philip Church, Teacher/Pastor

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