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Great news for the City of Little Rock!

The City of Little Rock has been awarded a $125,000 grant presented by the Foundation for a Healthy America and the African American Mayors Association.

• 👩‍🌾 This funding will support the Community Schools Initiative by backing school garden projects, which aligns with its mission to provide young people with access to fresh and healthy food.

• 🥕 The City of Little Rock is committed to promoting the well-being of our youth beyond the classroom with the help of the funds.

See Mayor Frank Scott’s post to learn more.

Well, hot dog!

North Little Rock is making strides to support its furry residents with a 900-square-foot expansion of the city's animal shelter that will improve services and create new opportunities for families.

• 🐶 The shelter's expansion brings a new community-focused touch with separate entrances for adoptions and animal services, a welcoming cat adoption area, and even a fun party room available for rent for birthdays and events.

• 🐾 An upgraded office space has streamlined operations and improved the staff's working experience, leading to more cats and dogs finding their furever homes!

Find more details on the expansion HERE.

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Neighborhood News

Help Choose SoMa's New Street Mural!

Local artists have submitted ideas for a new street mural in SoMa, and the Downtown Little Rock Partnership is inviting the public to vote for their favorite design.

• 🛑 The street mural will cover the entire 4-way intersection at South Main Street and 13th Street in Little Rock’s South Main (SoMa) neighborhood.

• 🎨 Several local artists submitted proposals and four were selected for voting. Check out all of the options HERE.

Make sure to cast your vote by May 5 to have your say! VOTE HERE.

Events

501 Fest is back!

Join 501 Fest on May 4 in Little Rock's SoMa neighborhood for live music, delicious food, family-friendly fun, and local vendors.

• 🥳 Big on Little Rock! 501 Fest, powered by the NTWRK Agency and Creators' Village, is an annual celebration of Central Arkansas (named after the area code) that supports artists and addresses needs in low-income communities.

• 🤔 Does the logo look familiar? The 501 Fest logo takes inspiration from Little Rock's 1990s tourism logo, incorporating the "Big on Little Rock" slogan.

• 🎈 For the whole family! Bring the whole family for great entertainment, delicious food, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

The festival is FREE for attendees. Find out details HERE.

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In other news…

• ☕️ Coffee & Conversation: Fridays from 8:30-10:30, Brandon House Cultural & Performing Arts Center has invited the community to come learn more about their mission.

• 🥳 Join The Club: Our daily newsletter is completely free, but if you simply love what we're doing, you can support our work by joining the Little Rock Daily Fan Club.

• 🪩 Party out West! Exciting things are coming to Breckenridge Village in West Little Rock.

• 🎉 WINNING! Little Rock Central High School’s Quiz Bowl Team are 2024 State Champions!