1. Dr. Archie Hearne, III, M.D. Featured at Wisdom Wednesdays Retired & Ready – “Understanding the Use of Medical Cannabis”
2. Winthrop Rockefeller Institute and City of Little Rock Host Financial Empowerment Resident Labs
Your voice matters at every age and every stage.
We’re building a financial blueprint for our community, and your money journey is the guide. Join us at one of our Financial Empowerment Resident Labs. These are interactive sessions where we will identify real money challenges and work together on practical solutions.
Two opportunities to join the conversation:
• January 8 at Josephine Pankey Community Center | 5:30 to 7:00 PM
• January 12 at West Central Community Center | 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Food will be provided. All generations are welcome.
Register now for full details: https://bit.ly/LRMoneyLab
What is one money lesson you wish you had learned earlier? Bring your story and your voice to the table.
3. 2026 Benton Activities and Events Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
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4. APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! 2026 Girls of Promise Conference sponsored by Women’s Foundation of Arkansas
The 2026 annual Girls of Promise® Conference is open to 8th-grade girls who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math in Arkansas! Students will learn about various STEAM careers, enhance their skills, and meet women mentors excelling in their fields. Girls get hands-on experience with STEAM through breakout sessions and dynamic speakers. This one-day conference is FREE to all who attend!
Changes this year:
We can accept 150 8th-grade girls to attend the Girls of Promise Conference. To optimize representation from across the state, we will accept 5-7 students per school to attend. We often get 200+ applicants, so this year we will leave it up to schools to determine which students will be attending the conference. After applications close, we will let each school know how many students they are able to bring, depending on availability and total applications we receive.
Questions about the conference? Email gopconference@womensfoundationarkansas.org or call 501-244-9740.
Interested in partnering to sponsor, exhibit or present at this year’s conference? Please click here for information and reach out to Sarah Riffle at sriffle@womensfoundationarkansas.org for more information.