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A sign noting the future home of a regional park stands at Judge Cummings Road near Cato Springs Road in southwest Fayetteville.
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Months of discussion over whether to use taxpayer money to fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a regional park in southwest Fayetteville could come to a head this fall during a Nov. 12 special election that would ask voters for permission to extend HMR bonds originally approved 16 years ago to build the Fayetteville Town Center.
After taking a break last month, First Thursday Fayetteville will return to the Fayetteville downtown square tonight. Here’s what’s in store.
It’s time for another installment of our Fayetteville Photo Challenge. Tell us where this photo was taken for a chance to win a $50 gift card to any one of our sponsors.
Residents can adopt a cat or kitten for free this weekend. The Fayetteville Animal Shelter’s third annual Free Cat Friday event is set for Friday, Aug. 2.
Thursday Events
- 7 a.m. Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- 5 p.m. Fayetteville Square: First Thursday
- 5 p.m. Fayetteville Underground: Art openings
- 6 p.m. JJ’s Grill: Tim Meitzen
- 6 p.m. Arsaga’s on Dickson: “Lost in the Move” art opening
- 7 p.m. Jose’s: Diana and the Heartbeats
- 7:30 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Guitar Studio Recital
- 7 p.m. Nightbird Books: Art show
- 7 p.m. Foghorn’s: Darren Ray
- 7 p.m. Malco Razorback Cinema: Grateful Dead “Meet At The Movies”
- 8 p.m. The Stolen Glass: Bikes, Blues & BBQ karaoke contest
- 8 p.m. UARK Bowl: Comedy open mic
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Foley’s Van
- 8 p.m. Powerhouse Seafood: Isayah’s All Stars
- 8:30 p.m. Kingfish: Kat Niles Band
- 8 p.m. Dickson Street Pub: Sarah Hughes
- 9 p.m. Nightbird Books: High Lonesome / Native American
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Bo Phillips
- 9 p.m. The Phoenix: Afro Disiacs
Thursday Meetings
| 9 a.m. | Subdivision Committee * (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 2 p.m. | CDBG Grant Workshop | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 4 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Green Economy Group | Chamber of Commerce |
| 6 p.m. | Partners for Better Housing | City Hall, Room 111 |
Thursday Birthdays
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Others: Actor-director Geoffrey Holder is 83. Singer Ramblin’ Jack Elliott is 82, blues musician Robert Cray is 60, singer Joe Elliott of Def Leppard is 54, rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy is 53, rapper Coolio is 50, singer Adam Duritz of Counting Crows is 49, country singer George Ducas is 47 and actress Tempestt Bledsoe is 40.
