OFF DUTY LIFE >>03-16-07

39th Annual Jonquil Festival ends Saturday

The 39th Annual Jonquil Festival lasts through Saturday at Historic Washington State Park in Washington, Ark. This three-day festival heralds the coming of spring to Southwest Arkansas. Thousands of jonquils welcome craftspeople, entertainers and visitors.

Unique crafts, music and delicious foods are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours of the park available. Admission is free. Parking is $4. For more information visit www.oldwashingtonstatepark.com.


Haunted spring break offered at Eureka Springs

Raycliff Manor haunted attraction “Scream Break!” lasts through March 24 at 132 Huntsville Dr., Hwy. 23, Eureka Springs.
Before the monsters get out of hand and bust through the dungeon doors, the Raycliff Manor Haunted Attraction will once again cautiously creak open its dungeon doors to allow the bravest of Spring Breakers to take their chances in the halls and rooms of the manor.

Admission is $13. For more information visit www.eurekascreams.com


ESPN Bassmaster weigh-in Sunday

ESPN Bassmaster Weekender Series Tournament weigh-in is set for Sunday at Lake Dardanelle State Park in Russellville. Lake Dardanelle’s 34,000 acres has a fishery which is extremely healthy and varied. Fishermen from all over the world come here and are continually surprised not only by the size of their catch, but by how Lake Dardanelle keeps the fishery so strong.
See some of these prize-winning fish measured and weighed at our one-of-a-kind fishing tournament weigh-in pavilion, and get a look at some of the “monsters” you could reel in next.

Admission is free for spectators. For more information call 479-967-5516 or e-mail lakedardanelle@arkansas.com.


Theatre presents 'The Little Dutch Boy'

“The Little Dutch Boy,” presented by the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre runs through March 25. Racing the falling darkness and struggling against the wind and rain, a small boy hurries home. As he races along the dike that protects Holland from the sea, he sees a crack and a trickle of seawater. He thrusts his hand into the crack, holding back the sea until morning.

Admission is $14 for adults, $11 for children. For more information visit www.arkrts.com or call 372-4000.


Arts and crafts show March 24 in Jacksonville

Marshall Road Baptist Church’s Women’s ministry, “Women to Women mentoring, is hosting Springtime Arts and Crafts show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 821 Marshall Road in Jacksonville. There are approximately 45 different vendors with handcrafted items scheduled. All vendors have been hand picked.

There is a $1 door charge per person ages 12 and up. All monies collected will be donated to the Dorcas Abused Women’s House in Little Rock.


Sunday last day of daffodil festival

The 29th Annual Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival begins Saturday and lasts through Sunday at 1402 Hwy. 113 S., Bigelow.
Experience seven acres of daffodils — 30 varieties. There will be arts and crafts, barbecue, cobblers, drinks and more.
Admission is free. For more information call 501-330-2403.