"The more we can promote access to books, the better the opportunity for our communities to spend more time engaged in reading." ๐ @arkidsread and @965thebox teamed up to stock Little Free Libraries across the metro with new and gently used books. Find more nonprofit news at the link in bio. โ๏ธ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ ๐ธ: @arkidsread 
Yup, we'll drink to that ๐ป There's a whole lot of local fun on the weekend agenda in LR, including the release of @lost40beer's annual zombified stout. Find the rest of our holiday-launching weekend guide at the link in bio. โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ ๐ธ: @lost40beer 
This is the update you've been waiting for, runners. ๐โโ๏ธ The @lrmarathon has some big news on its in-person 2021 event (yep, you read that right) and a little bit of magic to go along with it. Details at the link in bio. โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ ๐ธ: @markwagnerlr 
Instead of a big holiday open house party, @southmaincreative is getting, well, creative with the festivities this year. ๐ Learn more about their "Not-Quite-So-Open House" (aka five weeks of art and vintage fun) at the link in bio. ๐โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ ๐ธ: @edyceruth @southmaincreative 
Is it even Thanksgiving without pie? The answer is no, of course, but if youโre having trouble mustering the kitchen strength this year, @thecornerlr has your back (pie included). Find details on their Thanksgiving to-go menu at the link in bio. ๐ฆ 
"All that mattered was that I wasn't scared anymore." In our November issue, Brenda Anthony opens up about how, in her time of need, @ourhouseshelter defied her expectations. Now she's paying it forward and helping others rest easy. Read her story at the link in bio. โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ ๐ธ: @jason___masters 
Local friends! Weโre working on a list of #shoplocal specials for the blog. Drop them in our comments, our DMs or email us at info@littlerocksoiree.com. Letโs get the LR love train going! ๐งก 
As we inch closer to the holiday season, our thoughts are on ways we can give back, especially in a year like this one. @engage_ar is making that process a little smoother with a database that matches volunteers with volunteer opportunities. Learn more at the link in bio. ๐งก 
You spend half your life on a mattress (more if you factor in 2020 ๐ฅด), so it's worth doing your research when buying a new one. @heathersdish breaks down how to choose a nontoxic mattress โ what to look for, what to avoid and why it matters โ at the link in bio. ๐ค 
Good morning, we live here now ๐โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ ๐ธ: @me_and_mcgee_market 
We don't know who needs to hear this, but it's time to retire that "live, laugh, love" sign in your living room. ๐ Our advice? Hit up the @arkartscenter's virtual Museum School Sale and replace it with a stunning piece by a local artist instead. Details at the link in bio. โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ ๐ธ: @arkartscenter โ๏ธ: @shaeffer 
๐ฆTonight!๐ฆ @2ndfridaylr is hosting its first in-person event since spring, social distance included. Find details on how you can meet local makers, learn about @mantrareaโs stunning new mural and more at the link in bio. โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ ๐ธ: @justkidsofficial 
"Until my last breath, I will be grateful for what @cartiarkansas has done for me and my family." When it comes to furthering the health of fellow Arkansans, Rene' and Aaron Gamewell don't hold back, even in the face of a terminal diagnosis. The couple shares their beautiful, heart-wrenching story at the link in our bio. ๐ธ: @jason___masters 
Weekend so bright ๐ There's some sun in the forecast and a lot of (safe) local fun like an outdoor concert at Wildwood. We break it all down in our weekend guide at the link in bio.โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ ๐ธ: @wildwoodparkforthearts 
For the first time in a decade, you won't see this scene bright and early Thanksgiving morning. ๐ But even though @go.running's annual Turkey Trot may look a little different this year, it's bringing a needed dose of normalcy via costumes, prizes and major love for the @arfoodbank. ๐งก Details on the virtual event at the link in bio. ๐ฆโ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ ๐ธ: @go.running