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Talking About 2018…

 in Community / Current Events

Talking About 2018… It was a hard year last year, but that’s over. Now it’s time to think about the future we actually want. What’s that for you? Let’s focus there. To get to the big dream of world peace, we all know we have to think global and act local. What needs to be done in your neighborhood? I’ve got a couple ideas about mine. 2018 is the year to build on some strong foundations being laid in Northwest Arkansas. The foundations are laid on community values of empathy and care for people and the Earth. And OMNI people […]

Sending out our holiday longing

 in Community / Current Events

Sending out our holiday longing Peace… and no climate change or environmental destruction … and dignity and respect for everybody… and healthy families and lands…. and more politicians who care about their constituents… and billionaires who defend the public good… and comfy homes for all.. and thriving local businesses… and jobs that pay good wages… and schools that empower children…. and…

Open Mic for Peace

 in Community

Sunday January 7 — 7:00 pm at OMNI Start the new year with a zing by joining this exciting and rowdy bunch of Creatives for an Open Mic Night that will warm your heart no matter how cold it is outside. Bring your instrument if you’re of a mind, and share songs with old and new friends. We’ll face a new year with courage and resilience as long as we hang together. Don’t miss this sweet time.

Kent Bonar’s book signing of “An Arkansas Florilegium”

 in Community / Ecology

Kent Bonar’s book signing of “An Arkansas Florilegium” Dec. 14 – 7:00-9:00 pm – Botanical Gardens, Hiway 265 Illustrator Bonar himself will be at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville (Hiway 265) on Dec. 14 (Thursday) from 7-9pm to sign his book. He’s one-of-a-kind, perhaps as close to Thoreau as any of us will ever come, and a walking miracle (literally). I knew him back in the days we lived in Nail in Newton County 32 yrs ago. Kent walks all over the Ozark mountains, has no car, lives with about 20 dogs in a very small house, has one […]

An Arkansas Florilegium
People Power Campaign

People Power Campaign

 in Community / Current Events

People Power Campaign Thurs Dec 14 – 6:30 pm at OMNI Tonight’s meeting is a workshop with information on structuring and running a petition campaign. Media team is planning to present on the framework and education plan. Come find out how you can help protect ourselves and our neighbors under threat.

Veggie Potluck

Veggie Potluck

 in Community / Current Events

Weds Dec 13 – 6:00 pm at OMNI Always good food and good fun. This will be the holiday potluck so don’t miss out! You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this time together. Bring a dish to share and get inspired from these great folks.