Have you heard of the Little Free Libraries? A project to promote literacy and community started a few years back by two advocates of reading in Wisconsin, Little Free Libraries are popping up all over the country. …
WINSLOW – The County Extension Homemakers’ Council started in Washington county in 1912 with a $1500 grant from the USDA. A part of the University of Arkansas’ Cooperative Extension Service, its goal was to educate residents with home demonstrations of canning, sewing, gardening and introducing new practices or technology to…
WINSLOW – Plansareunderwayforthe secondannualWinslowHalfMarathonand 5k Race to be held on Sept. 22. Event organizers recently met at the home of community volunteer Mary Anderson, where they discussed plans for this year’s race, appointed race organizing committees and elected a new Race President. This years race will take place under the…
A little rain didn’t stop those attending the 29th annual Winfest on Sept. 17. Although the crowd was a bit thinner because of the weather, you never heard anyone complain: in fact, the occasional downpour throughout the day seemed to brighten the experiences of those at the event. Kids frolicked,…
Drawings for a covered outdoor music stage at Ozark Folkways were unveiled last week as the non-profit organization kicked-off a fundraising campaign to raise $10,000 to “raise the stage.” …
Observant Observer readers no doubt saw the quarter-page ad in last week’s edition for the upcoming Half Marathon and 5K run coming to Winslow.…
When you first enter Fleeta Clark’s home she will apologize for its condition. There are a few piles of things but in reality it is well-maintained and feels like a home.…
