Playroom for kitties now open at shelter
The Little Rock Animal Village opened Joey's Play Room, a new area for cats awaiting adoption, on Saturday.
The space is named in honor of a feral cat that made the garden outside the KTHV-TV studio its home. The green-eyed tabby appeared on the CBS affiliate's morning show nearly every day until he died in 2014.
Construction on the room has been underway since at least April, though fundraising has been going on for years, according to social media updates from the shelter. The room will feature a $5,000 playground fashioned with a multiple-cat environment in mind.
"This is special equipment designed specifically for shelter environments," a post said. "It's engaging for the kitties but also easy to disinfect daily, which is important in a shelter. This equipment cost about $5,000 but it is a worthwhile investment in the health and welfare of the thousands of cats who will benefit from it."
Public forum set on Fair Park upgrades
A public meeting to discuss plans for improvements along Fair Park Boulevard will take place at the Centre at University Park, 6401 W. 12th St., at 5:30 p.m. Monday.
The aim of the open-house style meeting is to receive public input on plans and designs for traffic-calming measures.
Representatives from the civil and traffic engineering divisions of the Public Works Department will be present, according to a news release from the city.
Group hosts rides for bike commutes
BikePed Little Rock is hosting guided bike rides to help potential bicycle commuters learn the rules of the road.
"Have you ever thought about riding your bike on the street, but it's just too intimidating? Could you use the comfort of experienced riders helping you on your first rides? Or are you a grizzled bike commuter who wants to pass her experience on to others? This is the ride for you!" the Facebook event's description reads.
Upcoming rides take place July 24, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. All are from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The rides begin at BikePed's headquarters, 701 W. Markham St.
Participants must take their own bikes and helmets, though those in need of helmets can contact BikePed coordinator John Landosky at jlandosky@littlerock.gov.
Metro on 07/15/2018