LR Family: Kick off spring with these events

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHJV) -- Here are some events to get your Spring kick started!

Thursday, March 14
ASO's Stella Boyle smith Trust Intimate Neighborhood Concert Series At Christ Episcopal Church
This concert features the Quapaw Quartet, Rockefeller Quartet, and Beth Wheeler on English horn
$25-35, students and active military $10
7 p.m.
Info www.ArkansasSymphony.org

Thursday, March 14
Fourth Annual High School Trivia Challenge at Clinton Presidential Center
High schools from the Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski County School Districts will compete in a "Jeopardy" style game related to the Clinton Center's exhibits and Encyclopedia of Arkansas
7-8:30 p.m.
Info: www.ClintonPresidentialCenter.org
FREE!

Thursday, March 14
Night on the Street at River market Pavilions
The Union Rescue Mission invites people from all over Central Arkansas to raise awareness of homelessness from 6 p.m. to midnight.
The funds help thousands of local homeless men, women and children put their lives back together.
Info: www.URMission.org
FREE!

Saturday, March 16
Opening Day for CALS's new Children's Library and Learning Center
INCREDIBLE NEW VENUE! Opening day activities include a concert by the Kinders, an appearance of the Little Rock Fire Department's fire truck, activities and demonstrations by the Museum of Discovery and Little Rock Zoo, tastings by Loblolly Creamery and Local Lime, information on native plant seed starting and energy saving, storytelling, and much more.
Info: www.cals.org
FREE!

Saturday, March 16
Archery on the Lawn at Witt Stephens, Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center
Archers of all skill-levels can try shooting compound bows at square targets during the drop in workshop. The only pre-requisite: participants must be at least 10 years old.
Noon-2 p.m.
Info: www.CentralArkansasNatureCenter.com
FREE!

Saturday, March 16
Spring Break week begins at Museum of Discovery
Museum of Discovery will offer special programming featuring various shows and live animals all week long.
General admission $10, kids 1-12 are $8
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Info: www.MuseumOfDiscovery.org

Sunday, March 17
Buzzard Day at Little Rock Zoo
Celebrate the role of buzzards in nature with special programs and activities all day long.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Info: www.LittleRockZoo.com

Sunday, March 17
The Muses Spring Concert: Celtic Spring at Garvan Woodland Gardens
The concert showcases traditional and contemporary Irish and English ballads along with a few springtime surprises, including settings of poetry by Robert Burns, classic Celtic and Irish Blessings, and traditional favorites, such as 'Danny Boy".
$25
3 p.m.
Info: www.GarvanGardens.com