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Upcoming Career Fair
Don’t miss your oppor- tunity to see what more than 100 companies have to offer at the big- gest and best military- friendly career fair in Washington, D.C. The MOAA/Corporate Gray Career Fair Sept. 29 at the Walter E. Washing- ton Convention Center is open to military per- sonnel and government employees and their spouses. No matter how many career fairs you have attended, you won’t find one as valu- able to your career. If you are not able to
attend, e-mail a copy of your résumé to MOAA,
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and we will include it in an online database shared with all attend- ing employers after the fair. Please e-mail it to careerfair@moaa .org with “Career Fair Résumé” in the subject line. For résumé tips or more information about the fair, visit
www.moaa .org/careerfair.
ou might have overlooked Arkansas as a destination for your next vaca- tion. It’s not bordered by pristine beaches or bustling with city activity, but you could be surprised by the charm and serenity it has to offer. In the northeast
corner of Arkansas, lucky visitors find themselves immersed in turn-of-the-century pastimes at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Weavers, silversmiths, and other crafters bring to life local history between 1820
and 1920. They dress in period clothing and present living histories based on locals from the southern Ozarks. If a one-time tour isn’t enough, you can learn their crafts — making baskets, quilts, dolls, soap, musical instruments, and more — at workshops from one to four days in length. Elderhostel offers trips here, and it’s a popular spot for family reunions. In the adjacent town of Mountain View, groups often gather in the town square spon-
taneously to jam. Folk music is Arkansas’ blood, and in the evenings visitors and locals fill several music halls, each with its own musical personality. Mountain View also houses several galleries featuring local artisans and a shop where musical instruments are made. Outdoor activities include fishing, hiking, biking, birding, and antiquing. A scenic
back-road drive to Blanchard Springs Caverns ends at a large yet little-known cave system, operated by the U.S. Forest Service rather than a commercial enterprise. Complimentary tours are available to former POWs as well as Purple Heart recipi- ents with a POW/PH card. Eateries in the area tend to be casual and homey, with reasonable menus, while
modestly priced lodging includes accommodations right at the Folk Center or at fishing resorts, bed and breakfasts, motels, and several RV parks. Some regulars park their RVs here all summer and volunteer at the Chamber of Commerce or the Folk Center. For more information about a relaxing getaway that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, visit
www.ozarkgetaways.com.
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