GiveCamp is a weekend-long event where software developers, designers, and database administrators donate their time to create custom software for non-profit organizations. This custom software could be a new website for the nonprofit organization, a small data-collection application to keep track of members, or a application for the Red Cross that automatically emails a blood donor three months after they’ve donated blood to remind them that they are now eligible to donate again. The only limitation is that the project should be scoped to be able to be completed in a weekend.

During GiveCamp, developers are welcome to go home in the evenings or camp out all weekend long. There are usually food and drink provided at the event. There are sometimes even game systems set up for when you and your need a little break! Overall, it’s a great opportunity for people to work together, developing new friendships, and doing something important for their community.

At GiveCamp, there is an expectation of “What Happens at GiveCamp, Stays at GiveCamp”. Therefore, all source code must be turned over to the charities at the end of the weekend (developers cannot ask for payment) and the charities are responsible for maintaining the code moving forward (charities cannot expect the developers to maintain the codebase).

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Tux on the Run

5K Run

and

1.8 mile Family Fun Run/Walk

This is the 1!

1-1-11

11:00 am

Lake Bella Vista Trail

5K Run Entry Fees:

$20 before December 24

$25 December 25- January 1

Family Entry Fees:

$10 per person or $20 for family of 3 or more

Register on-line at www.active.com or

download a registration form here.

ANGEL FEST^© will be held in the new Terra Studios Event Center, on Saturday and Sunday, November 13-14, 2010.  The two-day event will showcase the amazing talent of Northwest Arkansas’s women musicians.  Featured on Saturday, November 13^th:   11:00 a.m. Bryn Bowen Cox, Celtic Harp; 12:00 p.m. Susan Shore, Eclectic Folk; 1:00 p.m. Bonnie Turner, Jazz; 2:00 p.m. Rochelle Bradshaw, Reggae; 3:00 p.m. the women of Harmonia, Eclectic a capella; 4:00 p.m. Leah Spears (Jones & Leah,) Blues.  And, appearing Sunday, November 14^th:  11:00 a.m. Pat Fultz (East of Zion,) Americana; 12:00 p.m. Jennifer Graham (Tin Pan Alley Cats,) Folk; 1:00 p.m. Meagan White, Country; 2:00 p.m. Carter Sampson, Contemporary; 3:00 p.m. Felicia Hamilton (Rogers Jazz Society,) Jazz; and 4:00 p.m. Candy Lee Long (and the Sweets,) Conscious-Indie-Folk.

For ANGEL FEST^©, Terra Studios will introduce their newest product, Grace & Gratitude^©, pink and blue glass angels, especially created to help support these local charities.  Ten percent of the sales of Grace & Gratitude^© will be donated to the above Northwest Arkansas non-profit agencies whose mission is to brighten the world for children in need.

ANGEL FEST^© tickets will be available at the door for $10 per day. Grace & Gratitude^© will be offered beginning November 13^th in Terra Studios’ Gallery.  Snacks and beverages may be purchased in the Terra Studios Coffee House.  Everyone is welcome.  Terra Studios is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ANGEL FEST^© is being sponsored by Terra Studios and Creative Communication Workshops.

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