Daily Flyer: Tuesday, June 3, 2014

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Local news

Construction is moving along at the site of a new CVS Pharmacy on College Avenue.

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College Avenue is looking a lot better than it was a few years ago. Here’s a roundup of some developments we’ve reported, and some we haven’t yet mentioned.

Tonight’s City Council meeting includes a discussion on whether to allow more freestanding “A” frame menu-style sign boards around town. Here’s the full agenda.

Get ready for more locally-produced beer. Columbus House Brewery & Taproom will make its debut later this summer on North Street.

Fayetteville-based DataRank is helping big brands listen online. Check it out.

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Penguin Ed’s is going for a world record with their “Save The Penguins” program.

Maxine’s Tap Room has all gin cocktails on special, plus $3 Ozark IPA drafts Thursday nights for happy hour.

Adventure Subaru is offering $55 off a timing belt replacement this month.

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Sports

Former Razorbacks golfer Austin Cook earned one of four qualifying spots at an event on the PGA Tour.

Arkansas pitcher Chris Oliver was arrested early this morning on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

 

Monday Events

7 a.m.  Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
10:30 a.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: Toucan Jam
5 p.m.  NWA Mall: Family Fun Night
6 p.m.  Ozark Natural Foods: Food for Camping Class
6 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Dead Strangs
7 p.m.  Pesto Cafe: Jed Clampit
7 p.m.  Jose’s: Moutain Shore
7 p.m.  Backspace: Backspace Poetry Party
9 p.m.  Nightbird Books: A Tuesday of Troubadours
10 p.m.  The Stolen Glass: Jody’s Living Room open mic

Tuesday Meetings

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5:30 p.m.City Council Meeting ** (agenda)City Hall, Room 219

Monday Birthdays

Locals/Expats: Suedee Elkins, Tommy Edwards, Stacie Porter, Julie Brents, Amie Taylor, Tina Howlett, Cley McCloy, Dana Burns, Jerri McCrary, Denise Holmes, Jared Dunn, Jeff Clapper and Dylan Ferrell.
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Others: Game-show host Chuck Barris is 84, singer Suzi Quatro is 64, guitarist Kerry King of Slayer is 50, singer Mike Gordon of Phish is 49, newsman Anderson Cooper is 47, country singer Jamie O’Neal is 48 and actress Lalaine Dupree is 27.