Dog Day of Summer

Main Street's 2nd Annual Dog Day of Summer

Start planning a dog costume now! Dog Day of Summer is next Saturday and will kick off with a Doggie Parade down University and Broadway Streets starting at 9:30 am, followed by Doggie Contests in the park--Cutest Dog, Best Costume, Best Trick, Best Dog/Owner Look-Alike, Ugliest Dog, and Best In Show. Dog vendors and trainers will be on hand, as well as the Siloam Springs Animal Shelter with dogs ready for adoption. Registration starts at 9 a.m. in City Park. Cost to participate is $10 per dog. All proceeds go to Main Street Siloam Springs, Inc. Thanks to our sponsors, Arvest Bank and Simmons Pet Food!

We'll see you there!

--Karyn

Kid's Day

Whew!  It's hot around here!

I think the heat has me feeling behind in a few areas of life--this blog included!

July's Kid's Day at the Farmer's Market was a fun success!

My friend Jenny was kind enough to share some of her pictures.

Tug-of-war with a bit of water

The play-dough table

Bouncing in the bounce house

And the Farmer's Market Artist Contest

What fun!

And now back to trying to stay cool...

--Karyn

Lily the Cat

Have you ever noticed Broadway Flowers has more than just flowers in their window?

On our evening walks, my boys have noticed a kitty in the window.  The other day we stopped to introduce ourselves.  Her name is Lily and she is very sweet.

It was very nice to meet you, Lily!  I'm sure you'll see us again soon.

--Karyn

Kid's Day at the Farmer's Market

7/19/2010 UPDATE: Please note the date has changed.  Updated information is below.

It's time for another Kid's Day @ the Farmer's Market!

10am on Tuesday, July 27th

Bounce House

Play-dough table

Coloring and painting table

and more!

Last month's was great fun!

We'll see you there!

The Heritage Festival in Pictures

I've been in and out of town this summer and have missed a few events.  The Annual Heritage Festival was one of them.  One of our readers, Michelinda Smith, was kind enough to share her pictures with us.  Here are a few of my favorites...

The Pow-wow.

Farm fresh vegetables for sale.

One of the tractors on display.

Items from the Confederate Army on display.

These boots are seven inches long and belonged to a 15-year-old boy.

I thought the glass eyes were especially interesting.

Thanks for sharing your pictures with us!

I hope to attend the Festival next summer.

--Karyn

PS: I'm bound to miss a few more Downtown events, so please send pictures my way.

Flowers at the Market

Oh, how nice it's been to have a break in the heat!

Even though the forecast says it's to be a bit warmer tomorrow, it still will be a nice day to head to Farmer's Market.  The flowers are so pretty this time of year.

--Karyn

An Event at Local Flair

Local Flair Art Gallery is hosting an event titled "100 Faces of Uganda"  Here's what gallery owner Christina Drake has to say about the event:

"This Art show is one of a kind! Or 100 of a kind.... Freedom Rodriguez has painted 100 Ugandan orphan faces on the covers of used & discarded childrens books. This event will offer the books for sale and all proceeds go to the Art Ministry of Freedom and Nancy Rodriguez who are with Operation Mobilization. Please attend this event and show your support for the Arts and how God can use these paintings to further His Kingdom. For more info on "100 Faces of Uganda, please visit http://omartslinkrodriguez.wordpress.com/2010/06/24/100-faces-of-uganda-tour/

I look forward to seeing everyone there!"

--Karyn