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A large crowd is expected this year for the next Summer Diversity Weekend Friday, August 07, 2009 in Eureka Springs, AR.

With four distinct yet mild seasons, Eureka Springs is a fabulous place to vacation any time, but gay travelers particularly like to visit for the Diversity Weekends staged throughout the year—in spring, summer, and fall (supplemented by other queer weekends, including the Eureka Gras Extravaganza in February). Throngs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender folk from near and far descend on Eureka Springs, and the hills come alive with the sound of partying.

Of course, a significant percentage of Diversity Weekend revelers are straight. The youth of today, even those living in the Ozarks, grew up on Will & Grace. This queer-hip Internet generation is more sophisticated than we can probably grasp. The youngsters have tons of gay friends, they Tivo Ellen DeGeneres, and they know where the best party is.

Many visitors are surprised to learn there are no gay bars in Eureka Springs. As in some parts of Europe, there just isn’t much need for them here. In the alternate universe that is Eureka Springs, pretty much all of the bars are gay-friendly.

Eureka Springs lodging options run the gamut from historic 19th-century hotels to dude ranches, modern chain motels, mom-and-pop lodges, luxury log cabins and tree houses, Victorian cottages and bungalows, and so many bed-and-breakfasts that the town promotes itself as America’s B&B Capital. There’s even a “Bikers Only” motel (Eureka is big with motorcycle enthusiasts).

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Maxine’s Tap Room is looking for help on Tuesday, Wednesday, & thursday nights from 5-1 or midnight. Please fill out an application at Maxines!

Maxine’s Tap Room
107 N Block
Fayetteville, AR 72701

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Come to the free health and wellness expo.

Time: August 1, 2009 from 9am to 1pm
Location: Northwest Arkansas Convention Center
Street: 1500 S. 48th Street
City: Springdale, AR
Website: http:?/?/?www.?diabetes.?org/?nwaexpo
Phone: 479-464-4121
Event Type: free, community, event
Organized By: American Diabetes Association - Krista Coffee

The American Diabetes Association of Northwest Arkansas proudly invites you to the 2009 Diabetes Health & Wellness Expo. Presented by Wal-Mart, this free public event welcomes all people with diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and anyone interested in healthy living to attend. Information will be presented in both English and Spanish.

What to Expect:
Free Health Screenings – Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Eye, Foot, Bone Density

Cooking & Exercise Demos

ADA World – includes bookstore and information about our various events, programs/?services,? advocacy, research, volunteer opportunities, etc.

Exhibits – vendors/?companies offering the latest products and resources for all your diabetes and healthy living needs

Speakers – presenters will cover a variety of diabetes and general health topics

For additional information about this event and to inquire about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please contact Krista Coffee at kcoffee@?diabetes.?org or (479) 464-4121 ext. 6872.

Dr. Laura Austin of Austin Vision Care in Fayetteville suggests that families and friends stay away from private firework use this year and instead enjoy professional displays to protect and preserve eyesight.

“Each year over the holiday,” said Dr. Austin, “Thousands of adults and children are seriously injured as a result of fireworks and pyrotechnic devices. Many burns and injuries affect eyesight, permanently damaging and in some cases blinding the victims.”

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 20-25 percent of fireworks injuries are to the eyes. Most of these eye injuries were contusions and lacerations. About two-thirds of the fireworks-related injuries were burns, and most of the burns involved the hands, eyes and head/face. ….

In 2003, four persons died and an estimated 9,300 were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. About 45 percent of persons injured were children ages 14 years and younger. Children ages 5-9 years have the highest injury rate for fireworks-related injuries. Most injuries involved firecrackers, rockets, and sparklers.

Believe it or not, sparklers are the highest cause of fireworks injuries for children under five requiring trips to the emergency room. Sparklers can easily burn skin or ignite clothes since they heat up to 1000 degrees F

And, surprising to many, bystanders at home displays are not safe from injury. Data from the United States Eye Injury Registry shows that bystanders are injured by fireworks one-half of the time…..

“Be safe and protect your eyes this 4th of July,” said Dr. Austin, “Go to professional displays and enjoy the spectacle in the sky.”

Here is a list of local fireworks events:

Springdale — July 1st-4th At the rodeo grounds at the end of each night….

Fayetteville — July 4th at Baum Stadium. Fireworks start at 9:30Entertainment from local bands, refreshments and concessions starts at 6:30Free to the public….

Rogers — July 3rd at Veterans park. Fireworks start at 9-9:30. Other festivities start at 7:30….

Bentonville — July 4th at Memorial Park. .Fireworks start shortly after sun down 9ish. All day festival in the park All free to the public….

Elkins — On the 7th at “Fourth on the River” (what they call the celebration). All day festival including a parade Fireworks start at sundown….

West Fork – at Unity Church. Big celebration at the River side Park. Both Free to the public, but nothing planned by the city.