Tennis Tournament for Charity
August 23, 2010 by Brittany
Filed under Around Town, Events / Happenings
This weekend will host the 3rd Annual Liberty Bank Charity Tennis Tournament. The 3-day event will kick off Friday with a cocktail party on the patio of the Fayetteville Athletic Club. Participation in the actual tennis tournament is $60 per team. The benefits will go to funding for 3 different organizations: CASA of NWA, the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter and Life Styles, Inc. Come out this weekend for a little competition for charity!
- What: 3rd Annual Liberty Bank Charity Tennis Tournament
- When: Friday, August 27th – Sunday, August 29th
- Where: Fayetteville Athletic Club
- For more information: Call Liberty Bank at 479-872-7029 or the Fayetteville Athletic Club at 479-587-0500.
Have a Ball for Cancer
August 3, 2010 by Brittany
Filed under Around Town, Events / Happenings
Join the American Cancer Society at one of Fayetteville’s premier black-tie events. This Saturday the Northwest Arkansas Mad Hatter’s Ball will take place at Fayetteville Town Center. From 6pm – 12am guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing, entertainment from Boom Kinetic, and a silent auction featuring jewelry, golf packages and restaurant gift certificates. The attire for the Alice in Wonderland themed ball is whimsical cocktail and guests are encouraged to wear hats. They are also encouraged to bring a hat to donate to cancer patients. If you are going to party this weekend party for a cause with the American Cancer Society.
- What: Mad Hatter’s Ball
- When: Saturday, August 7th 6pm – 12am
- Where: Fayetteville Town Center; 15 West Mountain, Fayetteville
- Price: $50 single, $80 couples, $1,000 table of 8
- More information and to donate visit Mad Hatter’s Ball or call 479-750-2493
Image from NWAonline
Bastille Day!
July 14, 2010 by Brittany
Filed under Events / Happenings
Today is the French Fête Nationale ( national holiday) le quatorze juillet (fourteenth of July), known to Americans as Bastille Day. Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille Prison on July 14, 1789. The storming marked the people destroying the King’s absolute and arbitrary power and giving it to the people. It began the French Revolution, which would result in the forming of the First Republic. One year after the revolution Bastille Day became a national holiday during the Fête de la Fédération, which celebrated the conclusion of the French Revolution. Just as we recently celebrated our Independence Day we would like to say to the French, although not customary, Joyeux Quatorze Juillet!
Celebrate by making some crepes, a French favorite!
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
- Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side.
- Fill with your fruit of choice, jam, whipped cream.
- Roll or fold and top with flavored syrup and powdered sugar. Serve hot.
Image and recipe from All Recipes