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Morris Honored at AR

Children’s Award Dinner

Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches will honor Dorothy Morris (center) at an award
dinner October 11th.
For 23 years, the Arkansas Children’s Award has been presented to
outstanding Arkansans who have made a significant difference in the lives of our
state’s children. This year, the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches will recognize
Dorothy Morris for her tireless work on behalf of Arkansas children. The award
dinner will be held at Embassy Suites Hotel, in Little Rock, October 11, at 6PM.
Morris has devoted her life to supporting the work of nonprofit
organizations through the Morris Foundation, which invests in nonprofit projects
around the state and has encouraged millions of dollars in matching gifts. Morris
believes in a holistic approach to philanthropy with a strong focus on children and
families.
Whether she is supporting organizations like the Youth Ranch; Thea
Foundation; Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and Arts; or countless
other worthy programs, Morris sees the value of investing in every aspect of a
child’s life. Please join us in honoring Dorothy Morris for her life’s work of
supporting Arkansas children.
The Ranches serve some of Arkansas’s most at-risk children, and as a
private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, it is more than 90 percent privately funded.
The Ranches provide all necessities associated with raising a child including
housing, food, clothing, proper medical care and educational expenses. But more
importantly, they raise boys and girls in a loving home as if they were their own
children. The funds raised by this dinner ensure the ASYR can continue this
important mission.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe will make his 23rd appearance,
serving as Master of Ceremonies. A reception and silent auction will begin at 6:00
pm, and dinner program and live auction at 7:00 pm.
Tickets are now available, and additional sponsor opportunities with
special recognition are also available.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.YouthRanches.com
or contact Matt Cleveland at matt@youthranches.com or 501-940-3440. Proceeds
benefit the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches.
Join the Fireworks Fun

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FIREWORKS! OAKLAWN

Oaklawn kicks off an exciting month with Spa Blast presented by
Budweiser. Free Admission! The family-friendly event, which begins at 4:00 p.m.,
July 3 and will conclude with a fireworks show that follows a free concert.
In addition, this free, family-friendly event will feature a petting zoo,
gigantic Kids Zone and Middleton Misting Tent.
Guests are encouraged to park in the North Lot for easier access to the
infield and may bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no coolers will be allowed.
For more information, contact: Jennifer Hoyt, Media Relations Manager
at jhoyt@oaklawn.com or 501-623-4411 ex. 497.

FIREWORKS! LAKE HAMILTON
Fireworks will light up Lake Hamilton at sunset to celebrate Independence
Day. The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from barges
located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge, directly opposite
from the Clarion Hotel.
Show starts at dusk. Bad weather firework date is July 7, 2018.