The City of Fayetteville operates the only municipal animal shelter within Fayetteville as part of the Animal Services Division operations. The shelter temporarily houses stray and lost animals giving them vaccinations and flea/tick control along with feeding them healthy and nutritious pet food, until they are adopted or their owner reclaims them. Animal Services also shelters dogs and cats whose owners can no longer care for them, working to place them in permanent homes or rescues.

The Fayetteville Animal Services website is http://www.accessfayetteville.org/government/animal_services/

Animals adopted are spay/neutered, microchipped, and rabies vaccinated. The cost to adopt is $60. All adoptable animals are placed on the Petfinder.com website. To view adoptable animals go to www.fayettevilleanimals.petfinder.com. Many pets have found wonderful homes from as far away as Canada and all across the country due to the efforts of Animal Planets’ Petfinder organization. If you have lost or found a pet, please call (479) 444-3456 to report the animal lost or found so that we may be able to reconnect them with their owner.

For more information about Animal Services in Fayetteville go to the Fayetteville Animal Services website at http://www.accessfayetteville.org/government/animal_services/ .

The City of Fayetteville is pleased to be able to provide low cost spay/neuter services for $10 and makes sure all adoptable pets are sterilized upon adoption. Fayetteville Animal Services is one of only a few municipality in the state of Arkansas that employs a full time Veterinarian.  The veterinarian provides emergency medical services to the lost and stray animals along with providing medical care to the animals housed at the shelter. Rabies vaccinations along with microchips are given to each animal adopted. Animal Services also offers rabies vaccination and microchipping clinics to the public once a month and at various events and locations. Call (479) 444-3456 for more information regarding the clinics and fees.  The City of Fayetteville has several off-leash dog parks.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world. The ASPCA is the nation’s premiere humane organization, providing local and national leadership in three key areas: caring for pet parents and pets, providing positive outcomes for at-risk animals and serving victims of animal cruelty.

The ASPCA Pet Care Tips can be found at this website: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/

Arts Live Theatre (ALT) was founded in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in 1983 and incorporated a year later as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. During its early years, ALT presented performances and workshops developed by individual artists in schools across Arkansas. Between 1995 and 1997, ALT toured original plays as part of Arts on Tour, a program sponsored by the Arkansas Arts Council. Arts Live Theatre reached approximately 300,000 young people with this program which presented plays with subject matter uniquely important to youth.

The website link is http://www.artslivetheatre.com/

Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences documents the key role played by the nonprofit arts and culture industry in strengthening our nation’s economy. This study demonstrates that the nonprofit arts and culture industry is an economic driver in communities—a growth industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is the cornerstone of tourism.

The Arts & Economic Prosperity III Calculator is a free and simple tool that makes it possible for you to estimate the economic impact of your nonprofit arts and culture organization—or even your entire nonprofit arts community—on your local economy. These analyses are based on research findings from the 156 communities and regions that were part of Arts & Economic Prosperity III, Americans for the Arts’ national economic impact study of nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences.

The Arts & Economic Prosperity III Calculator is found on the Americans for the Arts website: http://www.americansforthearts.org/ .

The Arkansas Arts Council website is: http://www.arkansasarts.org/

 Artists of Northwest Arkansas is a group of  artists from many of the surrounding areas. The club sponsors a Fall Regional Art Exhibition hosted at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale, Arkansas. This exhibit supports a college scholarship for an area high school student and art classes for children in foster care.

Artists in a ten state region are invited to participate, with over $3000 awarded in prize money each year.

The group meets (unless otherwise indicated) at 6:30 PM the third Thursday of each month normally at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, Upper Gallery, Springdale, Arkansas. Visitors are Welcome.

The website for the Artists of Northwest Arkansas is: http://www.artistsnwarkansas.org/

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks came to be after years of planning, organizing, and fundraising by the Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks, a homegrown, grassroots organization. The Garden is supported by the Society, a non-profit membership organization that exists solely to support and promote the Garden. The support of our community and your membership in the Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks helps to ensure that the Garden will thrive for years to come.

The website link is http://www.bgozarks.org/

The Fine Arts Center Gallery in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas.

The website link is http://art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery/

Founded in 2005, TheatreSquared (T2) is Northwest Arkansas’s regional theatre, producing professional work that is challenging and heartfelt, intimate and entertaining. The company strives to ensure that audiences of all backgrounds have access to its artistic and educational programs.

The Theatre’s professional productions include family programs, classics, new plays and world premieres. Ninety annual performances and the Arkansas New Play Fest attract a growing audience of patrons from throughout Northwest Arkansas, including more than 4,000 students and teachers. Performances are presented in the intimate, 150-seat Studio Theatre at Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios in downtown Fayetteville.

Together with its theatrical season, T2’s educational offerings are a core focus in the company’s service. T2 for Education, the Theatre’s program for students and teachers, offers deeply discounted student performances, professional development for educators, and a variety of in-school programs focused on engaging students in learning and literacy through theatre.

TheatreSquared
Box office: 479.443.5600
Admin: 479.445.6333
Mailing address: P.O. Box 4188, Fayetteville, AR 72702

Their website is:  http://theatre2.org/

Walton Arts Center bring great artists and entertainers from around the world to Northwest Arkansas, connecting and engaging people through inspiring arts experiences.

Walton Arts Center is truly a unique facility. The diversity of programming, the scale of touring productions and the variety of arts opportunities are unparalleled anywhere in the state. Perhaps the most unique aspect of Walton Arts Center is the way that it was built. Through an unusual partnership between public and private sectors, negotiations, compromise and a shared vision yielded a facility that has changed and enriched the cultural life of Northwest Arkansas.

The website link is http://www.waltonartscenter.org/

Cooperative Emergency Outreach

CEO provides emergency cash vouchers to help individuals and families in need of utility payments, rent, gas and prescription medications like antibiotics. The vouchers are given out on a first-come-first-served basis as long as funds are available in a given week. The organization also provides emergency non-perishable food for needy individuals and families.

Local Address: 419 West Rock, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 3631, Fayetteville, AR 72702
Phone Number: (479) 444-7500
Hours/Days of Operation:  Monday through Friday  1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

They do not have a website.

Peace At Home Family Shelter Mission: To END Domestic Violence

Peace at Home Family Shelter provides voluntary, free services to survivors of family violence and their children – including a 24 hour crisis hotline (877)442-9811, safe emergency shelter, client led advocacy, and support groups.

The Peace at Home Family Shelter website is: http://www.peaceathomeshelter.org/

The Northwest Health team of professionals is committed to meeting the health needs of Northwest Arkansas by exceeding the expectations of those we serve; attending to the needs of the whole person; and practicing sound financial stewardship. We value our tradition of caring for the people in this region, and seek to continuously improve the lives of our staff, our employees and the citizens of Northwest Arkansas.

Proudly serving the communities of Fayetteville, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Springdale, Cave Springs, Centerton, Decatur, Gentry, Gravette, Hindsville, Hiwasse, Huntsville, Lowell, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Colcord, Watts, Westville, Noel and Pineville.

Their website is: http://www.northwesthealth.com/

Since 1935 the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) has been providing high quality care for our nation’s Veterans.  We serve Veterans living in and visiting 23 counties in northwest Arkansas, southwest Missouri and eastern Oklahoma.  Services include primary care, mental health care, specialty care, women’s clinic, pharmacy, social work, surgery, and nutrition services.

VHA Mission Statement 
Honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

VHA Vision Statement 
VHA will continue to be the benchmark of excellence and value in health care and benefits by providing exemplary services that are both patient-centered and evidence-based.
This care will be delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning, discovery and continuous improvement.
It will emphasize prevention and population health and contribute to the Nation’s well-being through education, research and service in national emergencies.

Located at 1100 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone numbers 479-443-4301 or  800-691-8387

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks website is http://www.fayettevillear.va.gov/

The Charter of Compassion is a cooperative effort to restore not only compassionate thinking but, more importantly, compassionate action to the center of religious, moral and political life. Compassion is the principled determination to put ourselves in the shoes of the other, and lies at the heart of all religious and ethical systems. One of the most urgent tasks of our generation is to build a global community where men and women of all races, nations and ideologies can live together in peace. In our globalized world, everybody has become our neighbor, and the Golden Rule has become an urgent necessity.

The Charter, crafted by people all over the world and drafted by a multi-faith, multi-national council of thinkers and leaders, seeks to change the conversation so that compassion becomes a key word in public and private discourse, making it clear that any ideology that breeds hatred or contempt ~ be it religious or secular ~ has failed the test of our time. It is not simply a statement of principle; it is above all a summons to creative, practical and sustained action to meet the political, moral, religious, social and cultural problems of our time.

We invite each of you to adopt the charter as your own, to make a lifelong commitment to live with compassion.

The website for the Charter for Compassion is http://charterforcompassion.org/site/ .

Cooperative Emergency Outreach

CEO provides emergency cash vouchers to help individuals and families in need of utility payments, rent, gas and prescription medications like antibiotics. The vouchers are given out on a first-come-first-served basis as long as funds are available in a given week. The organization also provides emergency non-perishable food for needy individuals and families.

Local Address: 419 West Rock, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 3631, Fayetteville, AR 72702
Phone Number: (479) 444-7500
Hours/Days of Operation:  Monday through Friday  1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

They do not have a website.

Life Styles is firmly grounded in the belief that community life is for everyone, that all people have value and that when individuals with disabilities are given the opportunity and support to participate and contribute to the community, all of our lives are enriched. Life Styles guided principles:

• All people will be treated with dignity and respect
• The health and safety of the people we serve is non-negotiable
• We believe in the value of community presence and participation
• We support an individual’s right to make choices that affect their services
• We are committed to continuous quality improvement
• We value innovation and creativity throughout our organization
• We value a supportive work environment
• We believe in having fun!

The website for Life Styles is http://www.lifestylesinc.org/site/ .

The NWA Center for Equality was founded in June 2006 by concerned citizens who saw a need in Northwest Arkansas. Though it may have seemed an insurmountable task at the time, the Center now serves as an advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) equality throughout the region.

Everything we do at the NWA Center for Equality is rooted in our passion for and belief in our Mission and Vision Statements.

Mission Statement
A grassroots support and advocacy movement working to achieve full equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in Northwest Arkansas.

Vision Statement
To see a time when all have the right to be themselves regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation and without fear of harassment or discrimination. We dream and work for full legal rights and social equality in our local communities and beyond.

The NWA Center for Equality is a nonprofit organization. Donations (monetary and in-kind) are fully tax deductible in accordance with its 501(c)3 status.

Website: http://www.nwacenterforequality.org/

The OMNI Center is a vibrant group of people in Northwest Arkansas who hold a vision for a culture of peace in an earth restored. OMNI is taking pragmatic steps toward justice, equality, open communication, meaningful networks and a healthy earth as this organization works on many different activities and programs together. That’s an important part of what OMNI looks for in the culture of peace.

OMNI volunteers organize many projects and activities that can include everyone. Events like the annual Peace and Justice Heroes Awards Banquet, Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration, or others that range from simple to elaborate, can all use volunteers. The “Women Empowered Connection” (WE Connection) does community services and outreach to women. Book Forums address some of the most burning issues of our day. Discussion groups like the “100-Year Plan for World Peace” group meet to consider long-range plans for a true culture of peace. An active committee works to maintain OMNI’s home. And the Peace Builders are developing a plan for education, empowerment and leadership development, which are at the core of  OMNI’s mission.

OMNI Center website: http://www.omnicenter.org/

The mission of the University of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation is to stimulate a knowledge-based economy in the state of Arkansas through partnerships that lead to new opportunities for learning and discovery, that build and retain a knowledge-based workforce and that spawn the development of new technologies that enrich the economic base of Arkansas.

The University of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization formed to grow and manage the Arkansas Research and Technology Park. In cooperation with public and private business development entities, the Foundation will bolster University efforts to catalyze a technology-based economy in Arkansas. Specifically, the Foundation will validate, develop and transfer inventions made at the University to Arkansas companies and start-up ventures.

The website link is http://www.uark.edu/ua/artp/

Mission of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce

Our mission at the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is to serve as a leader and advocate for our membership by promoting a strong business climate in Fayetteville and by facilitating positive community interaction that will result in continued economic development and enhanced quality of life.

What is the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce?

The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to orderly economic development.

Membership consists of approximately 1200 leaders and professionals, representing all types of businesses.

Our goal is to promote and enhance our local and regional quality of life by working together.

The website link is http://fayettevillear.com/

Experience Fayetteville

One Stop Shop for Information about Fayetteville

The Fayetteville Visitor Center is filled with Fayetteville merchandise, visitor information and friendly faces. Please stop by and check it out while in you’re town, whether you’re looking for directions, information about attractions, would like to rent a bike or just want to say hello. We’re located at 21 South Block Ave. on the Downtown Square.

The website link is http://www.experiencefayetteville.com/

The primary goals of Innovate Arkansas, a program of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Winrock International, are to encourage technology-based innovations and create jobs in Arkansas.

As Arkansas competes for employment opportunities in an information-driven age, Innovate Arkansas works with new, technology-based entrepreneurs as they work to turn new inventions and high-tech service concepts into viable commercial enterprises. As a result, Arkansas benefits from an increase in higher-paying jobs and better opportunities for its college-educated youth.

Creating Arkansas Jobs by Taking Ideas to Market

A state’s economic well-being depends on its ability to grow its knowledge-based assets: its own people and their ability to attain the education and skill levels to compete globally. As whole economic regions become susceptible to the exodus of industries and jobs that are attracted to other locations, it is important for Arkansas to constantly innovate, and to grow indigenous firms that diversify its economy.

Innovate Arkansas identifies new technology products and services; helps entrepreneurs and inventors with business start-up and financial support needs; and mentors them as they become commercial enterprises. Innovate Arkansas recruits throughout Arkansas, making these crucial services available for new technology entrepreneurs wherever they are located.

The website for Innovate Arkansas is http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/ .

The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks is a 501(c)3 non-profit working to create a more bicycle-friendly community through Education & Infrastructure. A more bicycle-friendly community is a happier, safer, healthier, more people-friendly community.

The BCO hopes to ‘grow’ cycling and increase the safety of ALL road users by introducing bicycle driver education into our daily lives. For some instant education, please see this well-written paper on the ‘Dilemmas of Bicycle Planning ‘ by MIT professor Paul Schimek. Scroll down to Dilemma #8 for his discussion of the importance of education. It is a paper no Planner should miss.

Bicycle Advocates tend to shy away from education, and push for more capital spending on bicycle infrastructure, as the effects are more tangible. The BCO recognizes the importance of effective, safe, connecting infrastructure for cyclists. We also recognize that cyclists who learn to follow the rules of the road will fare far better than the average cyclist. In fact, better than most automobile users.

Education
Spread the Knowledge–
The BCO develops and distributes education cycling literature.

Kid’s Bicycle Safety through Public School curriculum
We have developed a public school bicycle safety curriculum for third – fifth grade physical education classes.  Find out more at http://bconwa.com/arkansas/151-2011-01-02-18-43-06

Drivers Education–
We succeeded in our campaign to include bicycle-specific additions to the AR State Driver’s Education Manual.

Bike repair & Urban Rides–
The BCO offers Repair Clinics & Urban Rides (check our Events section) for all ages.

Infrastructure – Bicycle-Friendly Roads, Trail & Greenway Networks
The BCO supports the proper design of the roadway system so that it transports people safely, not just more people faster. A compelling summary of reasons to support pedestrian and bicycle-friendly street design can be found at the America Bikes Complete the Streets fact sheet .

The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks website link is http://www.bconwa.com/

The Fayetteville Adult Education Center provides the adult population of Washington County the opportunity to become self-sufficient, self-reliant, contributing members of society.

The center offers GED, Citizenship, Basic Skills, English As a Second Language, Distance Learning, and various community education courses.

It is located at the Jefferson Center, 612 S. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR.

The website for the Fayetteville Adult Education Center is http://www.fayar.net/adulted/

Fayetteville Public School District operates 15 campuses, with more than 1.4 million square feet of floor space, on 290 acres of property, educating approximately 8,400 students, and supported by 1,288 staff members.

FPS Vision Statement: Every student will leave the Fayetteville School District with a full understanding of his or her potential and the skills necessary to be successful in an ever-changing, global society.

The website link is http://www.fayar.net/

Ozark Literacy Council, Inc. in partnership with the Washington County, Arkansas community provides a quality literacy environment which enables individuals to learn the skills necessary for them to become contributing members of society and meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. We provide instruction and resources for those interested in learning and improving reading skills and English as a second language (ESL) skills. Our tutors are volunteers who offer their time for one on one instruction. Our small group classes give students a chance to learn and improve conversational English, spelling, pronunciation, grammar and writing skills. We also have a variety of computer software which allows students extra practice in the learning process. Please view our class schedule or contact us for more information on getting started. If you are interested in volunteering, please check out our workshop dates.

Ozark Literacy Council
2596 Keystone Crossing
Fayetteville, AR 72703

(479) 521-8250

Hours of operation
Mon – Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fri 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Website: http://ozarkliteracy.org/

The University of Arkansas, the state’s flagship university, resides on 345 picturesque acres overlooking the Ozark Mountains. For nearly 150 years, it has been at the center of higher education in the state of Arkansas, and recently has moved to the center of higher education in the nation. Never before in the university’s history have its students and faculty been more academically accomplished, its facilities more sophisticated, or its research efforts more inclusive. All indicators of academic success are at record highs and climbing. The university’s nearly 19,000 students come from every county in Arkansas and some 100 nations, and they have nearly 200 academic programs in which to study. Through the integration of teaching, research and service that puts students first, the University of Arkansas is taking its place among the nation’s great comprehensive academies.

The website link is http://www.uark.edu/home/

The City of Fayetteville Arkansas is the local municipal government providing numerous  public services and resources.

The website link is http://www.accessfayetteville.org/

The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas remains dedicated to providing excellent service to all of its residents, businesses and visitors.

We offer a wide variety of online services in categories that include utilities, mapping, public safety and permitting.

Hopefully, these online services will make it much more convenient to interact with the City of Fayetteville, and make your experience with us a pleasant one.

Popular Online Services

• Pay Your Utility Bill
• Check Inspection Status
• Fayetteville Fire/Police Dispatch Logs
• City Meetings: On-Line Video and Agenda
• Online Sports Registration
• State of Arkansas Tag Renewal
• Pay Personal Property Taxes

State of Arkansas, government

The website link is  http://www.arkansas.gov

Registration
Want your voice to be heard, but don’t know how? The first step is to be registered! 

http://www.votenaturally.org/registration.html

Registration Requirements
To register to vote in Arkansas, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be an Arkansas resident (residing in Arkansas at least 30 days prior to the first election in which you will vote).
• Be age 18 or turn 18 on or before the next election.
• Not be a convicted felon whose sentence has not been discharged or pardoned.
• Not be presently adjudged as mentally incompetent as to your ability to vote by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Registration Deadlines

• You must submit your application to an official voter registration agency or mail it no later than 30 days prior to an election in which you wish to vote. The postmark on a mail-in application will be considered the submission date.
• If you completed your application at a voter registration drive, the organizers must submit it to the county clerk or Secretary of State’s office within 21 days of the date on the application or no later than 30 days prior to the next election.
• If you submit your application close to an election registration deadline, you are strongly advised to follow up on your registration status with your county clerk before Election Day.
• If an election deadline is looming, there is one method of application that will ensure your eligibility: apply in person with your county clerk.
• If you have not received verification from your county clerk, be sure to confirm your registration BEFORE Election Day.

To find out more about Voter Registration in Arkansas go to http://www.votenaturally.org/registration.html .

Washington County, Arkansas is the county government. The county seat office is located in Fayetteville. The county provides many public services, includes many elected officials and departments – property taxes, emergency services, sheriff, county court, record archives, and more.

The website link is http://www.co.washington.ar.us/

The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks is a 501(c)3 non-profit working to create a more bicycle-friendly community through Education & Infrastructure. A more bicycle-friendly community is a happier, safer, healthier, more people-friendly community.

The BCO hopes to ‘grow’ cycling and increase the safety of ALL road users by introducing bicycle driver education into our daily lives. For some instant education, please see this well-written paper on the ‘Dilemmas of Bicycle Planning ‘ by MIT professor Paul Schimek. Scroll down to Dilemma #8 for his discussion of the importance of education. It is a paper no Planner should miss.

Bicycle Advocates tend to shy away from education, and push for more capital spending on bicycle infrastructure, as the effects are more tangible. The BCO recognizes the importance of effective, safe, connecting infrastructure for cyclists. We also recognize that cyclists who learn to follow the rules of the road will fare far better than the average cyclist. In fact, better than most automobile users.

Education
Spread the Knowledge–
The BCO develops and distributes education cycling literature.

Kid’s Bicycle Safety through Public School curriculum
We have developed a public school bicycle safety curriculum for third – fifth grade physical education classes.  Find out more at http://bconwa.com/arkansas/151-2011-01-02-18-43-06

Drivers Education–
We succeeded in our campaign to include bicycle-specific additions to the AR State Driver’s Education Manual.

Bike repair & Urban Rides–
The BCO offers Repair Clinics & Urban Rides (check our Events section) for all ages.

Infrastructure – Bicycle-Friendly Roads, Trail & Greenway Networks
The BCO supports the proper design of the roadway system so that it transports people safely, not just more people faster. A compelling summary of reasons to support pedestrian and bicycle-friendly street design can be found at the America Bikes Complete the Streets fact sheet .

The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks website link is http://www.bconwa.com/

You’re sitting in a watershed right now, and you have probably contributed to the Illinois River Watershed and didn’t realize it. To make sure your actions are positive, learn more about the Illinois River Watershed. 

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership works to improve the integrity of the Illinois River through public education and community outreach, water quality monitoring, and the implementation of conservation and restoration practices throughout the watershed.

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership website is http://www.irwp.org/ .

Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center is an outdoor, environmental science program supported by the Fayetteville and Springdale public schools.  LFESC is part of the curriculum for all of the 10th grade biology classes and all of the 5th grade classes throughout our public school system.  10th grade students have 2, 1 day field trips throughout the year and 5th grade students have 1 field trip during their year.   

The City of Fayetteville leased the 266 acres of park land to the Fayetteville and Springdale public schools in 1973 for a period of at least 50 years. Fayetteville Public Schools have been committed to providing students with an advanced education concerning our environment since 1973. LFESC has been one of the longest running environmental science programs in the world, and is unique in that it is provided by the public school system rather than a private non-profit. 

The Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center website is: HERE

Lake Fayetteville Watershed Partnership serves to promote, preserve and enhance the integrity of the Lake Fayetteville Watershed through scientific evaluation, educational programs and voluntary cooperation.

The Lake Fayetteville watershed is a sub-watershed of the Illinois River Watershed.

The Lake Fayetteville Watershed Partnership website is: http://www.lfwp.org/

The Arkansas Air Museum is the boarding pass to the beginning of aviation.

Follow the colorful history of aviation in Arkansas through numerous displays of original artifacts and aviation memorabilia! From world-famous racing planes of the 1920s and 1930s to an early airliner, the historic aircraft in the Arkansas Air Museum are unusual among museum exhibits, because many of them still fly. Static displays at the museum range from the golden age of aviation to the jet age, including Vietnam-era Army helicopters and a Navy carrier fighter. The vast, all-wood white hangar, which houses it all is a part of American history, being former headquarters for one of the United States’ many aviator training posts during World War II. It is one of the few remaining 1940s-era aircraft hangars.

The website link is http://arkairmuseum.org

One of the oldest existing state agencies, the Arkansas History Commission was created by the General Assembly in 1905. Inspired and guided during its early years by John Hugh Reynolds, the Commission is the official archives of the state, responsible for collecting and preserving the source materials of the history of Arkansas.

The agency continues the tradition of organizing and maintaining the state and local history of Arkansas by collecting manuscript materials, census records, military records, family histories, and various county, state and federal records. The History Commission, which in 1971 became part of the Department of Parks and Tourism, moved into its present quarters in the One Capitol Mall Building in 1979. The Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives became a branch of the Arkansas History Commission in 2005.

As the Commission has grown, so has its patronage, serving over 14,000 persons annually in recent years. The history of Arkansas can be researched through manuscripts, books, microfilm, newspapers, maps, and photographs.

The History Commission is composed of seven members appointed by the Governor with the approval of the State Senate. Members serve seven-year terms staggered so that one expires each January. Members may be appointed for additional terms.

Contact the Arkansas History Commission at 501.682.6900 or state.archives@arkansas.gov.

The Arkansas History Commission website is http://www.ark-ives.com/

At one bedroom and 1800 square feet, this unassuming house in Fayetteville, Arkansas is like many other homes that surround it. However, this home has a special place in history. Not only did a future United States President and Secretary of State call this their first home, they were married right in the living room. Bill Clinton took Hillary Rodham’s hand in marriage seventeen years before he would be elected President.

Now, here is your chance to see the house that served as the backdrop for that day in October of 1975. You’ll see much more than just a well-preserved and restored home in the beautiful Ozark mountains. Witness rarely seen memorabilia of Clinton’s early political career, including his campaigns for US House of Representatives and Arkansas Attorney General. Study some of Clinton’s earliest political speeches, showcasing his unique style that would eventually be discovered by millions around the globe. View a faithful replica of Hillary’s wedding dress, and follow a timeline to put their Fayetteville years in perspective. Peruse our gift shop, discovering books, mementos, and more for a keepsake of your trip and be just steps away from the University of Arkansas campus where the Clinton’s taught at the Law School.

The website link is http://www.clintonhousemuseum.org/

The Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. It will also benefit people outside the state who are seeking information about Arkansas. The website includes text entries, media galleries, and more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. The site is continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

The Encyclopedia of Arkansas website is http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/

The mission of the Washington County Historical Society is to discover, preserve, and celebrate the history of Washington County, Arkansas, and to share that heritage with others.

The website link is http://www.washcohistoricalsociety.org/

The mission of the University of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation is to stimulate a knowledge-based economy in the state of Arkansas through partnerships that lead to new opportunities for learning and discovery, that build and retain a knowledge-based workforce and that spawn the development of new technologies that enrich the economic base of Arkansas.

The University of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization formed to grow and manage the Arkansas Research and Technology Park. In cooperation with public and private business development entities, the Foundation will bolster University efforts to catalyze a technology-based economy in Arkansas. Specifically, the Foundation will validate, develop and transfer inventions made at the University to Arkansas companies and start-up ventures.

The website link is http://www.uark.edu/ua/artp/

The primary goals of Innovate Arkansas, a program of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Winrock International, are to encourage technology-based innovations and create jobs in Arkansas.

As Arkansas competes for employment opportunities in an information-driven age, Innovate Arkansas works with new, technology-based entrepreneurs as they work to turn new inventions and high-tech service concepts into viable commercial enterprises. As a result, Arkansas benefits from an increase in higher-paying jobs and better opportunities for its college-educated youth.

Creating Arkansas Jobs by Taking Ideas to Market

A state’s economic well-being depends on its ability to grow its knowledge-based assets: its own people and their ability to attain the education and skill levels to compete globally. As whole economic regions become susceptible to the exodus of industries and jobs that are attracted to other locations, it is important for Arkansas to constantly innovate, and to grow indigenous firms that diversify its economy.

Innovate Arkansas identifies new technology products and services; helps entrepreneurs and inventors with business start-up and financial support needs; and mentors them as they become commercial enterprises. Innovate Arkansas recruits throughout Arkansas, making these crucial services available for new technology entrepreneurs wherever they are located.

The website for Innovate Arkansas is http://innovation.arkansasbusiness.com/ .

The ArkansasGrown.org website was developed by the Arkansas Agriculture Department (AAD) to help potential buyers locate Arkansas producers. Any resident of Arkansas who produces an agricultural product in our state may, at no charge, list their marketing information here. AAD may also make this information available for distribution in other formats.

Arkansas Agriculture is diverse in crops and scale of production. So no matter what you are looking for Arkansas farmers probably produce it and we hope the content provided here at ArkansasGrown.org helps you find it.

The Arkansas Grown website is http://www.arkansasgrown.org/

Welcome to the Farmers Markets of Fayetteville, Arkansas where all products are grown or made by the vendor.  For the last 37 years, the downtown square market has offered the finest in locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, baked goods, honey, eggs, jams, crafts, and  fine art from the 4 county area.   Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, each market day is a feast for the eyes, ears and palate, with a riot of color, aromas, and sounds. Known as the “Crown Jewel of Fayetteville,” the Saturday market is alive with street performers, tourists, and the residents of Northwest Arkansas visiting with over 60 vendors around the beautiful square gardens.  Plenty of parking nearby.  All city lots are free on Saturdays.

The Farmers’ Market at the Botanical Garden is open Sunday mornings with 20-30 vendors.  Plenty of convenient parking and bicycle access in this beautiful, relaxed setting right on the Lake Fayetteville trail.

The  Mill District Farmers Market is a Thursday evening  favorite from 4pm-7pm.

We  are very happy to  be able to accept food stamps/EBT for the first time this year.  You will be able to swipe your benefits card at the manager’s stand at all three locations and receive wooden  EBT tokens to spend with the produce vendors on eligible foods.  We also gladly accept WIC and Senior Vouchers at all 3 market locations.

The website link is http://www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org/

The Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) organization currently serving over 10,000 community members per year through memberships, special events, facility reservations and drop-in business. Formerly known as the Fayetteville Youth Center, the Club has nearly 70 years of service to youth and families in the local community.

 The website link is http://www.fayettevillekids.org/

We inspire imagination and foster learning.

We will accomplish our purpose through seven strategic initiatives.

I. Programs & Services – We offer inspiring and relevant programs and services that engage the community’s curiosity, provide opportunities for education and self-improvement and serve as the gateway to the library by addressing the diverse needs and interests of our community.

II. Collections – We will build and support collections that inspire the community with the resources they need to explore topics of personal interest and continue to learn throughout their lives.

III. Access – We will build and expand the ease and convenience of the library experience through virtual and physical reach to all in the community, reflecting the FPL welcoming, convening and destination culture.

IV. People – We create and maintain a culture of excellence by supporting and inspiring our staff, boards, and volunteers.

V. Facility – Our consumer-friendly, sustainable facility will be safe, accessible, and clean and support the requirements for quality programs, services and collections.

VI. Communication – We maximize ongoing communication to increase awareness of the library and understanding of its value and impact on the community.

VII. Funding – As good stewards of the public trust, we will pursue diverse, sustainable funding.
We are hard at work on the goals developed to provide world-class public library service to Fayetteville.

One of the plan’s overarching key performance measures is for service delivery to be rated as Very Good to Excellent by customers.

We pledge to provide you and every member of the community a welcoming and accessible destination. You can expect courteous and complete attention to all of your inquiries and suggestions, as well as accurate and timely service. You can also expect diverse and balanced collections, cutting-edge technology and broadly themed programming, all of which make the Fayetteville Public Library a leader in the enrichment of the community.

Explore our website. Discover the many authoritative and free resources in our digital library. Come enjoy the amenities of Blair Library.

The website link is http://faylib.org/

Fayetteville Public Access Television provides:

FREE classes and workshops so you can learn the techniques of video production

FREE video production equipment use for class graduates so that you can produce your own Fayetteville Public Access Television show

FREE opportunity for you to telecast your programming on the Public Access Television station

FREE opportunity for you to tape a “Short Take” where you can present information or perform on camera for up to 5 minutes

EVERYTHING at Fayetteville Public Access Television is provided to Fayetteville Residents on a first-come, first-served, content-neutral, non-discriminatory manner, in accordance with the First Amendment!

LET’S MAKE TELEVISION!

The website link is http://www.faypublic.tv/

Ozark Regional Transit, Inc. is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation to both the rural and urban residents of the four county area within our jurisdiction.

Maps, schedules, services, and more information can be found at the ORT website.

The website link is http://www.ozark.org/

Grants.gov is your source to find and apply for federal grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. Today, Grants.gov is a central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards.

The website link is http://grants.gov/

The mission of Pagnozzi Charities Youth Sports Scholarship Program is to open the door of athletic experience to disadvantaged youth. Our goal is to advance the well-being of youth by giving them the same opportunity as their peers and introducing them to positive life experiences.

Office: 100 E. Poplar, Ste. A, Fayetteville, AR 72703

Phone: 479.443.2550

Website: http://www.pagnozzicharities.org/

United We Serve is a nationwide service initiative that helps meet growing social needs resulting from the economic downturn. With the knowledge that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when given the proper tools, President Obama is asking us to come together to help lay a new foundation for growth. This initiative aims to both expand the impact of existing organizations by engaging new volunteers in their work and encourage volunteers to develop their own “do-it-yourself” projects.

The website link is http://www.serve.gov/

The Resource Center, administered by ETR Associates, is the knowledge management training and technical assistance provider to the Corporation for National and Community Service. It connects service programs with targeted training and information.

The Resource Center is the national service hub for:

• Sharing training and technical assistance information among the Corporation’s programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Learn and Serve America
• Connecting potential grantee programs to relevant Corporation grant opportunities and resources
• Providing technical assistance to any organization that uses volunteers to strengthen communities

The website link is  http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/