Monday, February 15, 2010

Polar Bear Plunge 2010

Saturday February 13, 2010 marked the 12th year the event was held at the Prairie Creek Campground, Beaver Lake. The event raises money for Arkansas Special Olympics. More than 200 participants took part in Saturday's plunge, raising more than $37,000. Arkansas is the only state in which participation in Special Olympians comes at no financial cost to the athletes. The organization covers uniforms, meals and lodging when athletes travel to competitions. Charles and 4 other colleagues participated in the plunge and raised $605. The estimated temperature of Beaver Lake water was 42 degrees at the Prairie Creek Swim Area.

Snow, Snow and...

more Snow!!!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Gardening Time

Go to www.almanac.com to find out the best time to plant your seeds indoors and outdoors for the best harvest. It's absolutely FREE and gives you the 2010 Best Planting Dates for your local area (just enter your zip code). Also take some time to look around there is a lot of helpful information for every green thumb.