Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Conversation about Child Health in Arkansas
You are invited
Conversation about Child Health in Arkansas
Are you interested in participating in a focus group about children’s health in Arkansas?
Participants will receive snacks and $40 for their time.
Please RSVP by calling (501) 371-9678 (x 117)
Who: Parents, Educators and Community Leaders
When: Thursday, September 6th, 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Franklin Elementary School (1701 S. Harrison)
Why: To help improve child health care in Arkansas
What: You will be asked questions about issues such as
Health concerns for children in your community
Access to health and wellness care for children in your community
Resources available to keep children in your community healthy and safe
Purpose of the focus groups
The purpose of the study is to evaluate children’s health in Arkansas for Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Information gathered will be used by the hospital to develop strategies to improve child health in Arkansas through its Community Benefit work.
How the focus groups will work
Questions will be discussed within groups of 10-15 people. The group conversation will be videotaped, and notes will be taken. The facilitator will speak in English, but Spanish translators will be made available as needed to allow the facilitator to speak with Spanish-speaking participants. There will not be right or wrong answers, and we encourage you to freely discuss with your group. All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used to improve child health care in Arkansas. The interview data and personal information you provide will be kept strictly confidential and will be kept on file at the study team’s office. Access to personal information will be restricted to the researchers only and will be secured electronically and physically in a locked office away from public access. The data will be compiled in a report, but no personal information will be included in the report.
Carla N. Nichols, Alert Center Facilitator
City of Little Rock
Oak Forest Neighborhood Alert Center
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
Phone: 501-666-0916
September Meeting Agenda
Board Agenda – September 7, 2012
Call to Order
Introductions
Last Month’s Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Special Guest – City Director Joan Adcock
Clubhouse, Park, Lake and Dam
• Pool – Pat
• Antje – Recognition of the Mitchells
Neighborhood Watch
Yard of the Month Winners – India
• September – Yard of the Month - 7 Belmont -Glenn & Debbie Hershey
New, Old, Other Business and Announcements
• Committee’s Meeting resumes on October 18 Thursday at 7:00 pm at Clubhouse
• AARP – Seniors Network
• UD Neighborhood Leaders Association meeting – BPOA Clubhouse –
Tuesday, September 25th - 6:30 pm with dinner provided – please RSVP-562-6877
VOTE September 11 – verify that you are a registered voter at
https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/
Call City Services – dial 311 - for pick up of furniture and large
items to be discarded-this includes your neighbors discards that are
sitting at the curb. This number is also used to report addresses
that have not mowed their grass and/or have vehicles parked in the
yard.
Website - www.BroadmoorLR.com
Blog – www.BroadmoorLR.blogspot.com
Broadmoor Clubhouse Rental - 562-6877
UALR University District – www.ualr.edu/universitydistrict
www.uddclittlerock.org
Police NON-emergency – 371-4829
Anonymous Vice Squad Tip Line 918-3800
Alert Center – Kevin Dawford – 565-4807
Call to Order
Introductions
Last Month’s Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Special Guest – City Director Joan Adcock
Clubhouse, Park, Lake and Dam
• Pool – Pat
• Antje – Recognition of the Mitchells
Neighborhood Watch
Yard of the Month Winners – India
• September – Yard of the Month - 7 Belmont -Glenn & Debbie Hershey
New, Old, Other Business and Announcements
• Committee’s Meeting resumes on October 18 Thursday at 7:00 pm at Clubhouse
• AARP – Seniors Network
• UD Neighborhood Leaders Association meeting – BPOA Clubhouse –
Tuesday, September 25th - 6:30 pm with dinner provided – please RSVP-562-6877
VOTE September 11 – verify that you are a registered voter at
https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/
Call City Services – dial 311 - for pick up of furniture and large
items to be discarded-this includes your neighbors discards that are
sitting at the curb. This number is also used to report addresses
that have not mowed their grass and/or have vehicles parked in the
yard.
Website - www.BroadmoorLR.com
Blog – www.BroadmoorLR.blogspot.com
Broadmoor Clubhouse Rental - 562-6877
UALR University District – www.ualr.edu/universitydistrict
www.uddclittlerock.org
Police NON-emergency – 371-4829
Anonymous Vice Squad Tip Line 918-3800
Alert Center – Kevin Dawford – 565-4807
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
CALS celebrates national library card sign-up month
Start this fall off right, with a library card and all the benefits
that go with it. Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) is celebrating
National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September to encourage everyone
to get a library card.
More than 40 businesses in Pulaski County will offer discounts or
special deals throughout the month to new and existing library card
holders. Specific discounts and timeframes can be confirmed with each
retailer and are shown at each branch and www.cals.org.
that go with it. Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) is celebrating
National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September to encourage everyone
to get a library card.
More than 40 businesses in Pulaski County will offer discounts or
special deals throughout the month to new and existing library card
holders. Specific discounts and timeframes can be confirmed with each
retailer and are shown at each branch and www.cals.org.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Learn Community Activism at Citizens Academy
Learn more about Little Rock city government.
Meet other interested and interesting citizens.
Enroll in this fall's Citizens Academy.
Eight consecutive Monday nights starting September 10.
Program includes an introduction to:
* Police and Fire
* Little Rock Zoo
* Finance
* Public Works
* Parks and Recreation
* City Planning
* Code Enforcement
* Animal Village
Enrollment open now until September 6. No Charge! Light supper served.
To register, email UALR professor and Broadmoor resident David Sink
dwsink@ualr.edu or call him at 569-8548.
Meet other interested and interesting citizens.
Enroll in this fall's Citizens Academy.
Eight consecutive Monday nights starting September 10.
Program includes an introduction to:
* Police and Fire
* Little Rock Zoo
* Finance
* Public Works
* Parks and Recreation
* City Planning
* Code Enforcement
* Animal Village
Enrollment open now until September 6. No Charge! Light supper served.
To register, email UALR professor and Broadmoor resident David Sink
dwsink@ualr.edu or call him at 569-8548.
Copper Thieves Active: Be Alert
Everyone needs to be alert for copper thieves going through the
neighborhood. At least two have been reported with their pipes
stripped over the past 10 days in Broadmoor - there may be more.
One was a vacant rental and the other a vacant house for sale. The
police confirm that this is an organized effort.
Please watch out for your neighbors. Call 911 if you see anything suspicious.
neighborhood. At least two have been reported with their pipes
stripped over the past 10 days in Broadmoor - there may be more.
One was a vacant rental and the other a vacant house for sale. The
police confirm that this is an organized effort.
Please watch out for your neighbors. Call 911 if you see anything suspicious.
Board meets September 6
The Broadmoor POA Board will meet on Thursday, September 6, at 7 p.m.
in the Clubhouse, 19-1/2 Belmont Dr. All are welcome to attend.
in the Clubhouse, 19-1/2 Belmont Dr. All are welcome to attend.
Adult Leisure Center Update
Work has begin to replace Little Rock's Adult Leisure Center at
University Park, almost three years after the center was destroyed in
an October 2009 fire. The facility, which will be renamed The Centre
at University Park, is the city's only community center focused
specifically on senior and adult recreation.
Haggling between the city and its insurance company over what
materials could be reused in the new center delayed construction.
The insurance matter was settled last summer for about $2 million.
With the 1 percentage point increase in the sales tax approved last
September, the city was able to add an additional $980,000 to rebuild
the 15,000-squarefoot building.
After site work and demolition costs, the city will spend $2.7 million
on the center, which is scheduled to open in 2013, said Mark Webre,
assistant parks and recreation director.
Arecent event showcased some improvements planned for the facility,
including moving it closer to 12th Street for greater visibility.
Parking will be moved behind the building, and new outdoor plazas with
tables and other amenities will be added.
Mayor Mark Stodola said the center will incorporate space for
activities most popular among the city's senior citizens.
University Park, almost three years after the center was destroyed in
an October 2009 fire. The facility, which will be renamed The Centre
at University Park, is the city's only community center focused
specifically on senior and adult recreation.
Haggling between the city and its insurance company over what
materials could be reused in the new center delayed construction.
The insurance matter was settled last summer for about $2 million.
With the 1 percentage point increase in the sales tax approved last
September, the city was able to add an additional $980,000 to rebuild
the 15,000-squarefoot building.
After site work and demolition costs, the city will spend $2.7 million
on the center, which is scheduled to open in 2013, said Mark Webre,
assistant parks and recreation director.
Arecent event showcased some improvements planned for the facility,
including moving it closer to 12th Street for greater visibility.
Parking will be moved behind the building, and new outdoor plazas with
tables and other amenities will be added.
Mayor Mark Stodola said the center will incorporate space for
activities most popular among the city's senior citizens.
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