Daily Flyer: Wednesday, June 18, 2014

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Local news

Bicyclists taking part in the “Remember the Removal” ride.

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A group of about 20 bicyclists associated with the Cherokee Nation will ride through Benton and Washington counties along the historic Trail of Tears today.

The Animal League of Washington County continues its series of “Yappy Hour” events tonight in Fayetteville.

City Council members last night tabled a discussion on proposed governance changes at the Walton Arts Center. Here’s a rundown of all the action taken during the meeting.

City officials last week launched an online tool to help residents quickly find information about local utilities, neighborhood associations, nearby amenities, government boundaries, and who their City Council representatives are.

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Sports

Fayetteville tight end C.J. O’Grady today announced his commitment to the Arkansas football team.

 

Wednesday Events

6 p.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: Explore Your Senses: Quilting Series
6 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Jeff Fox
6 p.m.  Bear’s Place: Wednesday night Blues Therapy Sessions
6:30 p.m.  Arsaga’s at The Depot: Live jazz w/ Adams Collins, Johnny Arredondo and friends
7 p.m.  Foghorn’s on Green Acres: Open Mic Night
7 p.m.  Jose’s: Karaoke
9 p.m.  Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Roe Family Singers

Wednesday Meetings

TimeMeetingLocation
9 a.m.Technical Plat Review (agenda)City Hall, Room 326
1:30 p.m.Fourth Judicial District Drug Task ForceWashington County Sheriff’s Office
5 p.m.Washington County Regional Ambulance AuthorityStation 1

Wednesday Birthdays

Locals/Expats: Carter Sampson, Celeste Wharry, Pearl Brick, Jolenna Woods, Aaron Hargis, DaLinda Judy, Brad Beach, Scott Smith,Michael Guidry and Erin Currie.
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Others: Musician Paul McCartney is 72, actress Carol Kane is 62, actress Andrea Evans is 57, singer Alison Moyet is 53, keyboardist Dizzy Reed of Guns N’ Roses is 51, singer Nathan Morris of Boyz II Men is 43 and country singer Blake Shelton is 38.