Daily Archives: May 10, 2025

URGENT: Sign this petition to protect all members of our communities against unlawful detainment

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Add Your Name This is not the first time America has faced such a test. From the brave conductors of the Underground Railroad to the Sanctuary Movement of the 1980s, there is a proud tradition in this country of ordinary people and local leaders resisting unjust and immoral government actions. Those moments demanded courage. This one does, too.  Sign this petition to urge local elected officials say no to immoral detentions and deportations Add Your Name We are calling on elected local leaders to publicly oppose these immigration enforcement actions and commit to ensuring that they and their communities will […]

Upcoming from Indivisible NWA

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from kristylemmon and Lisa Childs, Indivisible NWA Dear friends, I know you’ve become accustomed to regular Monday emails – we’ve been overwhelmed with so many good things and good people that we’re having trouble keeping up. (Not to mention life bringing complications – I spent four hours in the ER with my mom (you may know her as GrandHolly) last night. She took a right-good fall and needed X-rays, CAT scans, and eleven stitches. She’s got a shiner, too, but overall is OK. The lesson learned: Let the strawberries go, even homegrown, freshly picked strawberries. There’ll be more, if not […]

Native Garden Tour: Vilato Residence in Fayetteville

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Saturday, May 17th, 10:00 to 11:30 AM REGISTRATION LINK: Wild Ones Present Vilato Natural Garden Get ready to explore the beauty of native plants! As part of the Wild Ones Spring 2025 Native Garden Tour Series, you’re invited to a tour of the stunning native garden at the Vilato residence in Fayetteville. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn firsthand from an experienced native plant gardener. What to Expect: Important Note: The specific address will be shared as we get closer to the tour date. Registration is required to receive the garden’s address: REGISTRATION LINK We can’t wait to welcome you […]

Pat Byrne Concert

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Message from Rick Hinterthuer and Buffalo River Concerts Pat Byrne Concert Saturday May 17 – 7:00 pm – Omni Center Good News! Buffalo River Concerts has rescheduled the PAT BYRNE concert to May 17th, 7p.m. at the Omni Center (3275 N Lee Ave, Fayetteville, 72703) This wonderful Buffalo River House Concert was canceled due to my illness and since we have this chance to reschedule, I’d like to invite all Omni members to come hear Pat. The event is also a fundraiser for the Omni Center and 20% of the gate will be donated to the Center.  Pat is really good modern […]

How Congress Can REALLY Help Homelessness

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There are ways to end homelessness. But this budget has it all wrong. The National Alliance to End Homelessness has been working for years to address the problem effectively, and they present a real and comprehensive budget suggestion to move in the right direction. Take a look, and see what real solutions might look like: Grants-How-Congress-Can-Help-Solve-Homelessness

What does the president’s budget do to housing and homelessness funding?

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What housing advocates all over the country feared from the president’s budget vision is now public. PLEASE TAKE ACTION TO STOP THE WORST OFFENSES Keeps funding short-term assistance for workers / throws permanent supportive housing, elderly, disabled and families under the bus. The President’s Budget would not only end assistance for hundreds of thousands of people, placing them at risk of losing their housing, but it would also decimate the resources currently available to states and local governments to address homelessness. A claim is made that funds would be moved to a block grant somewhere. But then in another line […]