Daily Flyer: Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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Local news

Butterfield Trail Elementary archery team.

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The spring A&P funding requests are in and organizers are asking for $232,414 for 16 planned events or projects.

The Butterfield Trail Elementary archery team will host a taco bar fundraising event tonight to raise money for the team’s upcoming trip to the national tournament.

Aldermen last night agreed to change the start time of City Council meetings to 5:30 p.m. Here’s a recap of the meeting.

Nerdies is working to build a combination learning space, gaming center, and coffee shop in Fayetteville.

Jazz-rockers Steely Dan just announced a performance in July at the AMP.

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Sports

The Arkansas baseball team opened a nine-game home stand last night, knocking off Stephen F. Austin 7-2 at Baum Stadium.

 

Wednesday Events

5:30 p.m.  324 Ballroom: Butterfield archery fundraiser
6 p.m.  Bear’s Place: Wednesday night Blues Therapy Sessions
6 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Jeff Fox
6:30 p.m.  Nightbird Books: Poetry Book Club
6 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Clarinet Studio Recital: Dr. Cholthitchanta
6:30 p.m.  Arsaga’s at The Depot: Live jazz w/ Adams Collins, Johnny Arredondo and friends
7 p.m.  Nibbles: Jed Clampit

Wednesday Meetings

TimeMeetingLocation
9 a.m.Technical Plat Review (agenda)City Hall, Room 326
5 p.m.Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority645 S School Ave

Wednesday Birthdays

Locals/Expats: Lev Willey, Donna Burns, Meredith Mashburn, Laura Kryzanowsky, Star Miller, Mike Hallam, James Dunham, Kay Palmer, Michael Moore, Phillip Person, Bev Wells and Emily Curry.
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Others: Singer Bobby Vinton is 79, actress Ellen Barkin is 60, bassist Jason Scheff of Chicago is 52, singer Jimmy Osmond is 51, singer David Pirner of Soul Asylum is 50, actor-comedian Martin Lawrence is 49, actor Jon Cryer is 49, actor Peter Billingsley is 43 and actor Lukas Haas is 38.