July 2009

Cover Story - Wedding Inspirations
Here come the brides and grooms. Three real-life wedding stories yield dozens of charming ideas for the wedding you may be planning someday. Enjoy their wonderful celebrations and even learn from some "don'ts" the couples generously shared.
June brings the Fort Smith Classic golf tournament, Arkansas' only PGA-sanctioned event. An army of volunteers serves the tournament, which raises money for a host of local charities. We profile just a few of them, including Dr. Ted Skokos.

What's Cooking - Bridal Brunch
Rose Gean shares recipes for a delicious and beautiful brunch with our readers.

July 4
Mayor's 4th of July
This is the big one! Fort Smith's Mayor Ray gets the party started at this spectacular birthday celebration. Mr. Cabbage Head and the Screaming Radishes kick things off then the fireworks fly beginning at dusk. Radishes return for an encore performance. Free. 7 p.m. Harry E. Kelley Park, Clayton Expressway and North B Street, Fort Smith, Ark.

July 4
City of Van Buren Fireworks
Load up the lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends for fireworks and fun. Free snowcones and popcorn. Sam Bradley performs.
7 p.m. gates open; 9 p.m. fireworks. Field of Dreams.From Interstate 40, take Exit 3. Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-1541
www.vanburen.org

July 4
Country Fireworks
Fireflies and eyeshine…that’s what lights up the night at Lake Fort Smith State Park. Join a park interpreter at the overlook behind the visitor center and hunt for magical nighttime critters. Take flashlight and be prepared to turn it off. Free.
8:30-9:30 p.m. Lake Fort Smith State Park, 15458 Shepard Springs Road, Mountainburg, Ark.
479-369-2469
www.arkansasstateparks.com/lakefortsmith/

Complete 4th of July celebrations in our calendar.

 

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

Every local city's 4th of July fireworks and celebration can be found in our Calendar of Events online, plus a day-by-day listing of all the entertainment available this month.

Have fun!

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Benefits in July

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Disco Thru
the '80s
July 11

Reynolds Cancer Support House receives the proceeds of this DJ-led hustle down memory lane at 7:30 p.m. at the Oaks, Fort Smith.

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Rockin' in the Fort
July 25

The Children's Emergency Shelter will benefit from this country duo's concert on the riverfront, with two guest artists. 5:50 p.m. at the Fort Smith River Park.