UofA Hope-Texarkana Foundation To Host Beads, Bags & Bangles

By Staff, 02/23/17 2:20 PM

HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope – Texarkana Foundation will host the 11th Annual  Beads, Bags and Bangles Kids College Fundraiser on Thursday February 23 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Hope Municipal Airport. The theme of this year’s event is a “Block Party”, featuring various authentic and interesting food trucks, so bring your appetite. From delicious street eats to savory sweets, the trucks will offer something for everyone.

As with any good block party, the BBB Block Party will deliver quality entertainment. Attendees will be serenaded by the acoustic sounds and feats of street performers and will have the opportunity to participate in friendly neighborhood games. To make the party even more memorable, guests will witness amazing acts from Arkansas Circus Acts. The block party streets will be filled with silent auction items that you will not want to leave behind, and raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win a set of “Today, Tomorrow and Forever bracelets” by Charles Krypell, donated by Alexander’s Jewelry.

Proceeds raised by the 11th Annual BBB event will be used for scholarships and supplies to benefit the 2017 Kids College a Program, Preparatory Academy and Camp Save-A-Life serves students in ninth through twelfth grades. The UAHT Preparatory Academy helps prepare students for the ACT college entrance exam. Camp Save-A-Life  introduces students to healthcare professions. These two programs serve approximately 100 area students each year.

Tickets to the BBB Block Party are $35. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, call Jill Bobo, UAHT Foundation Executive Director at 722-8516 or 501-580-1214.