New Broadway Bridge meeting

 Public involvement meeting on Broadway Bridge Tuesday Feb 7th from 4-7pm. At the Arkansas Transit Assoc. training room @ 620 West Broadway st in NLR

Argenta CDC offer Free Tax Prep Assistance to

households earning $60,000 or less per year

(North Little Rock, Ark.) -- Argenta Community Development Corporation, 401 Main Street, Suite 200, is offering free federal and state income tax filing assistance to joint and individual filers with gross incomes of $60,000 or less. In addition, if eligible, filers can also receive the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Preparation is by appointment only, no walk-ins, and is available between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Thursday, January 19. If filing jointly, both filers must be present. Filers must bring the following items:

• Government photo issued ID
• Social security card(s) for all to be included on return
• W-2, 1099s or other documentation reflecting all income to be filed
• Last year's tax return (if available)
• Deduction and credit info such mortgage interest and daycare information

Electronic filing is available for federal taxes only, in which a refund can be received in about 10 days if using direct deposit. Refund anticipation loans are not offered. Please call 501-374-0622 to make an appointment or email taxprep@argentacdc.org to learn more.

February 2nd Boosters meeting change

 

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We are changing speakers for the February 2nd Boosters meeting. We had planned to have Argenta CDC speak about Home Ownership but after discussing it with the CDC we felt it more important to address the school board Millage vote & the stray dog issue. We will have a speakers to address both the millage & someone from NLR Animal Shelter about the strays. Please try to attend.
We will have the Argenta CDC speak about Homeownership in March.

Here are the links addressing the school millage vote on Feb.14th.
http://www.nlr4ourkids.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nlr4ourkids?sk=wall

Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future

www.nlr4ourkids.com

Vote for the Millage on Feb. 14, 2012

Argenta's Stray Dogs

I have been in touch with NLR Animal Shelter & they have given me some directions for the neighborhood. If you see a pack of dogs or any strays please call Animal Shelter @ 791-8577. If it is after hours the answering machine will pick up & give you an emergency phone number, call that number(its the police) & report the dogs. They will be in touch with the shelter or an officer will pick up the dogs. The police have a key to an emergency kennel & can drop off the dogs.
I was told animal control did patrol the area last evening but did not see any strays. I passed on information that the dogs were seen entering the rail yard north of 7th st. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or the Animal Shelter.

Argenta Restaurant Week Begins

January 9-22, 2012, Argenta restaurants roll out some of their best creations in special $8 2-course lunch, and $25 3-course dinner prix fixe menus, along with their regular menus. Extended to two weeks for 2012, the four year old celebration is a bi-annual event that showcases the Argenta Arts District in downtown North Little Rock as a premier dining and arts destination.

Participating restaurants include Cornerstone Pub and Grill, Cregeen's Irish Pub, Reno's Argenta Cafe', Ristorante Capeo, Starving Artist Cafe', Riverfront Steakhouse, Benihana and Argenta Market.

Apologies

I want to apoligize for not posting more on the blog. This holiday season has been particularly busy for us, we have had out of town company, work & family illness but I am hopeful that things are returning to normal. My Mom is on the mend, my sons will be going home next week, I should be over my cold soon & I have 5 days off next week in order to recover!
Happy New Year's Argenta, may it be a wonderful year for you all.

Eric Francis

Check out the latest edition of the "Arkansas Times". Argenta's own Eric Francis has written a very complimentary article about Argenta for their special on unique neighborhoods in central Arkansas. As always Eric did a great job! Thank you Eric!

Last Friday Night Artwalk before Christmas promises many surprises!

Don't miss Argenta's 3rd Friday ArtWalk Friday, December 16, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, great art, and great good! First
Presbyterian Church, 201 West Fourth Street, will host all the artists normally set up on Main Street.
Come meet some of Arkansas' finest local artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, musicians, and jewelry-makers, just to name a few. Visit Argenta's businesses, restaurants, and working art studios.
Visit the artists set up in First Presbyterian and stay for dinner at one of our chef-driven restaurants. Shop, dine, and stay a while. For details or to display your artwork, please call 501-993-1234 or visit www.ArgentaArtWalk.com.

Tea, Massage Part of Healing Arts
In conjunction with 3rd Friday Argenta ArtWalk, Carousel Fit 4 Life will be offering FREE massage demonstrations, FREE healthy coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. A special attraction...fitness profile/ weight and measurement checks only $10.00 per person.

Carousel Fit 4 Life is located at 513 North Main Street in the Argenta Arts District, downtown North Little Rock. For more information visit
www.carouselfit-4-life.org/ or call 501-372-3FIT.

 

Library Features Dessert SocialThe Argenta Branch of the Laman Library will host a Holiday Dessert Social during 3rd Friday Argenta ArtWalk.
Come by the library and enjoy a variety of holiday treats and celebrate the Holiday Season with all your friends at the Argenta Library. The library is located at 506 Main Street, Argenta Arts District, downtown North Little Rock.

Market Hosts Wine, Olive Oil Tasting
Argenta Market will host a wine, premium olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting during 3rd Friday Argenta ArtWalk, from 5-8 p.m. by Arkansas's own Raimondo Winery.

The Raimondo family made its first wines generations ago from locally grown red grapes in Palermo, Sicily. In 2008, the Raimondo family purchased Blue Lady Resort in Arkansas's Ozark Mountains. It is here the family winery tradition continues. The winery also offers premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

This just in from neighborhood services:

This morning, several customers contacted the North Little Rock Electric Department informing them that someone was placing calls to NLR Electric Customers identifying themselves as an Electric Department employee and asking for debit or credit card information.

The North Little Rock Electric Department will NEVER ask for debit or credit card information over the phone. If you receive a call from someone identifying themselves as an Electric Department employee threatening to turn your service off, attempt to obtain the callers number and immediately report the call to the NLR Electric Department and the NLR Police Department.

For more information, contact the North Little Rock Electric Department Customer Service at 501.975.8888. To monitor updates involving this scam, follow the NLR Electric Department on its Facebook page at http://facebook.com/home.php#!/NLRElectric or online at www.nlrelectric.com.

Argenta Boosters Christmas Potluck & Decorating Contest

Thursday Dec.8th at First Presbyterian Church at 4th & Maple

Time

6:00pm until 7:00pm

Menu thus far: 2 Honey Baked Hams, rolls, cheesy garlic grits, tossed salad, 3 bean salad, wine, pies & brownies. We will also be awarding the Christmas decoration awards during the potluck. Terry Kessinger, NLR's Sustainability Manager, will present a brief presentation on North Little Rock's developing city-wide sustainability plan. Come by, bring a dish & have some Christmas cheer with your neighbors.  Merry Christmas Argenta!