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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Murder in Ponderosa Trailer Park in Phillips County, Arkansas
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Main Street Arkansas' Monday E-Blast on Tuesday
There's still time to register for Destination Downtown, September 12-14 in Tupelo, Mississippi: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e4anbnlp70918cb9&llr=sx4ttydab
Main Street Arkansas Calendar September 6-9, 2011
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TUESDAY Cary – vacation; Mark Miller – Siloam Springs
WEDNESDAY Cary – vacation; Mark Miller – Rogers; Susan - Russellville
THURSDAY Susan & Mark – Searcy; Greg and Cary - SoMa
FRIDAY
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Congratulations to Eureka Springs, one of America's 10 Coolest Towns
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40652048
Downtown Walnut Ridge Press
http://www.thetd.com/freepages/2011-08-31/news/story3.php
Opportunity for inclusion in the 2012 Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Program
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Center for Communities by Design is pleased to release the 2012 Sustainable Design Assessment Team program Application Packet. The application solicits submissions for inclusion in the 2012 SDAT program.
The mission of the SDAT program is to provide technical assistance and process expertise to help communities develop a vision and framework for a sustainable future. By achieving balance between cultural, environmental, and economic systems, communities can sustain a place as a stage for human settlement. http://www.aia.org/about/initiatives/AIAS075425
Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas now accepting nominations
Each year the Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas recognizes and honors individuals and organizations for outstanding achievement in historic preservation in Arkansas with the Arkansas Preservation Awards. The Alliance invites you to participate by nominating an individual, organization or project. Submit your nomination online at PreserveArkansas.org or download a printable Nomination Form here.
Nominations must be received by Friday, October 14, 2011.
Quapaw Quarter Branding Press
http://www.arktimes.com/arkansas/whats-in-a-name/Content?oid=1892299
Grant Opportunity for Preservation Technology and Training
The National Center for Preservation Training and Technology seeks innovative projects that advance science and technology for historic preservation. The PTT Grants program funds projects that develop new technologise or adapt existing technologies to preserve cultural resources. For more information: http://ncptt.nps.gov/grants/call-for-proposals/
Greg Phillips
Assistant Director
Main Street Arkansas
323 Center St., 1500 Tower Building
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-324-9887 office
501-324-9184 fax
501-350-0270 cell