Daily Flyer: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

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Local news

Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer

Fayetteville voters approved measures to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a planned regional park during yesterday’s special election.

Lights of the Ozarks kicks off Saturday, Nov. 23 on the downtown square.

Casey’s General Store recently broke ground on its first Fayetteville location.

The A&P Commission met Monday to discuss funding requests for 16 events and projects planned in Fayetteville.

Sports

The Razorback women’s basketball team hosts Oral Roberts tonight at 7 p.m. in Bud Walton Arena.

Arkansas junior Susanna White was named SEC Swimmer of the Week on Tuesday.

The UA will soon break ground on a new basketball practice facility.

 

Wednesday Events

4 p.m.  Rock Bottom Books: DC Comics artist Aaron Kuder signing
6 p.m.  Greenhouse Grille: Sarah Hughes
6 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Miller & Buford
6:30 p.m.  Arsaga’s at The Depot: Live jazz w/ Adams Collins, Johnny Arredondo and friends
7:45 p.m.  UA Old Main / Giffels Auditorium: The Tournées Festival: New French Films on Campus
7 p.m.  Bud Walton Arena: UA Women’s Basketball vs. Oral Roberts
7 p.m.  UA Student Union: Video Game Tournament
7:30 p.m.  UA Student Union: UA Fall Jazz Band Concert
8 p.m.  The Stolen Glass: Joseph Hitchcock
9 p.m.  George’s Majestic Lounge: Little Chief / Goose / Tossing Copper

Wednesday Meetings

9 a.m.Technical Plat Review (agenda)City Hall, Room 326
2 p.m.Bid Opening: Bid 13-55, Police SUV Upfit EquipmentCity Hall, Room 326
4 p.m.Special Fayetteville Public Library Board of TrusteesPublic Library, Henry Room
4 p.m.Urban Forestry Advisory Board *City Hall, Room 111

Wednesday Birthdays

Locals/Expats: Katie Murry, Clayton Suttle, Karen Gray, David Garrett, Brandon Foust, Gareth Hollis, Rob Solliday, Chance Chapman and Brian Howell.
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Others: Actress Whoopi Goldberg is 58, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is 46, actor Steve Zahn is 46, actor Gerard Butler is 44 and actress Monique Coleman is 33.