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Community Services Clearinghouse in Fort Smith gearing up for the holiday season

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Families Against Distractive Driving and others are pushing for stricter laws in Arkansas

Daren visits with the FADD C.E.O., a FADD youth ambassador and a local attorney about the dangers of distracted driving.
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UA Fort Smith annual Toy Toss is back again this year

The Toy Toss is set for the November 12th men's basketball game. Daren finds out about the event and how it's expanded this year.
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The sensitive subject of men's sexual health and erectile dysfunction will be the topic of an upcoming seminar

Baptist Fort Smith Urologist John Terrell, M.D. will conduct the seminar on November 4th. Daren finds out more about what will be discussed.
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United Way of Fort Smith Area brings back Power of the Purse

The event is set for October 24th .. but tickets are running out. Daren finds out more about the event, what the proceeds will benefit and how you can get tickets.
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Local Urologist stresses the importance of bladder health awareness

November is National Bladder Health Awareness Month. Daren visits with Kyle Basham, M.D. from Baptist Health Fort Smith about the importance of the month.
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SNL is coming to the Boys & Girls Club of Van Buren

The annual fundraiser only has a few tickets left. Daren finds out about the event and how you can get tickets.
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The Girls Shelter of Fort Smith invites you to a special 90's night out

The fundraiser is set for October 18th at the Propak building in downtown Fort Smith. Daren finds out about the shelter and what will happen that night.
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Legacy Heights - Memory Lane in Van Buren hosting an Alzheimer's lunch & learn | Community Spotlight

The event is designed to answer your questions about new Alzheimer's medications that have been approved in the last few years. Daren finds out how to register
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ARC for the River Valley is bringing back Bark for the ARC

The doggy event is set for October 26th at ACHE's Degen Pavillion. Daren finds out more about the ARC and how to sign up for the event.
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Fort Smith Salvation Army planning for 2nd annual Festival Of Hope

The event is set for October 24th. Daren finds out what will happen during this very special event and how you can be a part of it.
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The Next Step Homeless Services in Fort Smith is looking for pickleball players

A fundraising tournament is being held this Saturday, September 28th. Daren finds out more about the services and how you can sign up to play.