Volume 4 Issue 10 Published monthly by the Arkansas River Valley Tri - Region Association June 2007 1st Annual Creek Fest Countdown!!! By: Vicki Lyons, Exec. Director Clarksville Chamber Clarksville, Arkansas- There are only twenty one days left to Creek Fest. It has been a whirlwind year getting ready for what will become one of the best festivals in the state. There will be something for all ages. Family oriented is what this festival is all about. There will be local entertainers that will blow your socks off. If you don't believe it, come hear On the Verge, The Davis Sisters, or Spit N' Image just to name a few. Entertainers based in Arkansas include: The Happy Tymes Jazz Band, Stardust Big Band and Still on the Hill. Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes and a comfy chair because you will definitely need them. Now you say, "What is there for the children to do?" Well let's see, those in-flatables will sure be fun. Or, they could climb to the top of the twenty foot climbing wall. Maybe even do the limbo or hula-hoop, go fishing or be an artist. I bet the "creek kids" can find plenty to do. Now, don't forget to stroll through the "Creek Fest" Food Court to check out the local cuisine and get some good homemade cooking. Hey, you might also want to taste test one of the Dutch Oven specialties from the Dutch Oven Exhibition. Also, don't forget to bring your pocket books to spend money with the many arts/crafts, commercial and non-profit vendors. Not only will you find things that you can't live without, but gifts for all of your friends and loved ones. Let's start Sunday morning out right! Bright and early we will kick off the first Sunrise Service on the creek with our featured speaker, Donna Douglas, "Elly May Clampett" of the Beverly Hillbillies television show and individuals and groups from over fourteen Johnson County churches. So, come on out to the Creek Fest starting the evening of June 22nd and ending on Sunday, June 24th. SEE YOU THERE! For more information about Creek Fest, log on to www.creekfest.com or call 479-754-2340.      PETIT JEAN STATE PARK FISHING DERBY June is National Kids Fishing Month! Grab your fishing gear and the kids- It's time to go fishing! Petit Jean State Park and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are sponsoring an exciting, fun-filled day of fishing that kids will remember for a lifetime. Kids under 16 are invited to test their fishing skills on Lake Bailey in Petit Jean State Park from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Pre-registration will be available at the Petit Jean Visitor Information Center, and registration will be held on June 9 from 8:00-9:00 am at the Boathouse. Both are located in the park on Arkansas Highway 154. Petit Jean State Park is excited about this year's fishing derby. Spending the day fishing with a child is always a wonderful opportunity, and the thrill of catching a fish will be remembered for a lifetime. We expect another record turnout this year, and there will be plenty of fish waiting to be caught. While the Fishing Derby is for kids only, parents are encouraged to accompany their children to the derby and to spend the rest of the weekend enjoying the fishing and spending quality time with their children. We look forward to seeing you there! FYI- Park Update…The pool is now open from 12-6 pm daily. The Boat House is also now open daily from 9 am - 5 pm.   49th Annual Petit Jean Swap Meet & Car Show   The 49th Annual Petit Jean Swap Meet and Car Show will be held Tuesday, June 12th through June 16th at the Museum of Automobiles on top Petit Jean Mountain. There will be over 1,500 spaces filled with cars, parts, antiques, arts and crafts and much more! Ending with Automobile judging on Saturday beginning at 11 am. Admission is free!   11th Annual Mt. Magazine International Butterfly Festival June 22-23 Arkansas' newest State Park of 2,200 acres offers cooler summertime temperatures due to the elevation of 2,753 feet above sea level. These cooler temperatures are a nature lover's paradise, as well as nature's paradise. The altitude, geography and climate combine to create unique habitats for rare plants, animals and the Diana Fritillary butterfly. Lured by the many species of enchanting butterflies found on Mt. Magazine, enthusiasts gathered from around the world to participate in the first annual Mt. Magazine Butterfly Festival in 1997. Since that time, the festival has continued to grow, and thousands of people from 45 states and half dozen countries have attended the festival. The festival officially begins Friday, June 22nd at noon downtown Paris. For more information call the Paris Chamber at 479-963-2244.   June 7th is Family Fun Day at Lake Dardanelle State Park   Join the folks at Lake Dardanelle State Park for a Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop, Fishing Olympics, Scavenger Hunt and Nature Bingo. And at dark there will be a Sunset Cinema Presentation by Russellville Advertising & Promotion Commission. As the sun sets on beautiful Lake Dardanelle, enjoy the lights rising on a big screen outdoor movie! Bring your family, some lawn chairs, blankets, or plop right down on the lush green grass. Popcorn and sodas will be sold for only $1 a piece. Contact the park to reserve a spot or for more information at 479-967-5516 WELCOME NEW TRI-PEAKS MEMBERS! Ozark Advertising & Tourism- 300 W. Main St. Ozark, AR 479-667-2525 Super 8 of Russellville- 2404 Arkansas Ave. Russellville, AR 479-968-8890 TJ's Country Store- 207 N. Fourche Ave. Perryville, AR 501-889-2772   JUNE QUOTE A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort... Herm Albright (1876-1944) Tri-Peaks Board of Directors   President: Vicki Lyons- Johnson Co. 1st Vice President: Buddy Hoelzeman- Conway Co. Secretary/Treasurer: Betty LaGrone- Pope Co. Wally Scherrey- Conway Co. Karen Hofford- Conway Co. Baxter Sudduth- Conway Co. Carol Martin- Johnson Co. Pat Kowalewycz- Johnson Co. Nancy Rogers- Johnson Co. Bro. Mel Stinson- Logan Co. Becky Bariola- Logan Co. Lynn Wright- Logan Co. Jerry Garcez- Logan Co. Doug Brandon- Perry Co. Bill Greene- Perry Co. Ron Knost- Pope Co. Andy Thomas- Pope Co. Lou Vitale- Pope Co. Patty Styles- Yell Co. Carole Tackett- Yell Co. Jim Holbrook- Yell Co. Mike Hall- Yell Co. Please Note: The nextTri-Peaks Board of Directors meeting will be held Tuesday, July 10th, 10:00 a.m. at Lake Dardanelle State Park.These meetings are open to the public. Tri-Peaks Members   New & Renewing Members American Realty, Inc. America's Best Value Inn & Suites Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Arkansas State Parks Arkansas Tech University Arkansas Valley Farmers Assoc. Arkwest Communications, Inc. (formerly Yell Co. Telephone) Best Western Inn-Russellville Best Western Sherwood Inn- Clarksville The Copper Outlet Catfish "N' Centerville Dragway, Inc. Chamberlyne Country Club Chambers Bank Chart Bank City of Atkins City of Morrilton City of Paris City of Perryville City of Russellville Clarksville-Johnson Co. Chamber of Commerce Coffee Creek Resort & RV Park Collector's Gallery Comfort Inn-Clarksville Comfort Inn-Russellville Conway Co. Wholesale Beer Dist. Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods Cyber Creek Design Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce Days Inn Morrilton Dixie Cafe' First Electric Cooperative Fairfield Inn & Suites Feltner's Whattaburger First Arkansas Valley Bank-Russellville First National Bank-Paris First Security Bank-Clarksville Frannie's Cabin in the Ozarks Great Arkansas Pig Out Hampton Inn-Clarksville Hampton Inn-Russellville Heifer International Lake Dardanelle State Park Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce Mt. Magazine State Park Mt. Nebo State Park Museum of Automobiles Oppelo Flea Market *Ozark Advertising & Tourism Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Perry County Perry County Economic Development Corp Petit Jean Meats Petit Jean Mountain Petting Zoo & Trail Rides Petit Jean State Park Post Familie Vineyards & Winery Regions Bank-Clarksville Regions Bank-Russellville Riverfront Antiques & Galleries Russellville APC Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce Russellville Marina Boat Repair & Cabins Satterfield Oil Company Savanah's Riverfront Cafe' Stoby's Subiaco Abbey & Coury House Super 8 Motel-Morrilton *Super 8- Russellville The Grapevine Restaurant The Winthrop Rockefeller Center *TJ's Country Store University of AR Community College-Morrilton U.S. Forest Service-Clarksville U.S. Forest Service-Russellville U.S. Forest Service Mt. Magazine Ranger Dist. United Country All Star Real Estate University of AR Division of Continuing Ed-Fayetteville University of the Ozarks-Clarksville Wiederkehr Wine Cellars Williams Junction Grocery Yell County Mt. Magazine State Park Committee Yesterday's Restaurant & Bar Betty Selman Charles Gordon Russell Lyons Ron Knost Lou Vitale * Denotes New Member Sunset in the River Valley SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Clarksville June 22-24: 1st Annual Creek Fest Call 479-754-2340 for info Dardanelle Jun 2: National Trails Day 9-12 am @ Mt. Nebo State Park Jun 11-14: Back to Nature Camp Session II 9 am -4 pm @ Mt. Nebo State Park Jun 30-Jul 1: 56th Annual Mt. Nebo Square Dance Jun 30-Jul 4: Independence Day Five Days of Fun For more information on the above events; call 479-229-3655 Morrilton Jun 2: National Trails Day Jun 9: Mountain Fishin' Derby Jun 12-16: 49th Annual Swap Meet & Auto Fair All events are to take place @ Petit Jean State Park. For more information call 501-727-5441 Paris Jun 22-23: 11th Annual Butterfly Festival @ Mt. Magazine State Park & Downtown Paris For more information call 479-963-8502 or 479-963-2244 Perryville Jun (TBA): Global Village @ Heifer Ranch. Call 501-889-5124 for information Russellville June 5-9: Aviation Camp for Kids -- for info call Ralph McCormick at 890-0001 or visit www.arkansaspilots.org June 8-9: "Cultivate Your Wild Side" workshop called "Low Maintenance Gardening" held at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute. For more info call 501-727-5435. June 8-9: Valley Fest 2007 held at Old Post Road Park. For more info call Melissa at the Boys & Girls Club at 968-7819. June 29-30: Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Summer Musical "The Sound of Music" Performances at Witherspoon Auditorium, for more info call 968-2452.   Please contact your area Chamber of Commerce to confirm event dates