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Welcome to the Arkansas Geocachers Association!!!
Thank you for visiting ArkGeo! We are working to expand and improve the sport of Geocaching in the state of Arkansas, and we welcome you to join us! Membership is free, and open to anyone who is interested.
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| Harbor Happening (GC21CJ3) |
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 gingerose writes "The 1st Annual S.W.A.G. Event will take place at Mountain Harbor Resort from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010. We will be meeting in the Convention Center just below the Lodge. There will be a special area set up for the younger cachers with toys, books, games, and movies to keep them warm and happy.
Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the coffee will be hot and waiting. There will also be hot chocolate for those that prefer it. Donuts will be on hand to hush the rumblings and carry you over to lunch.
You will have the morning to participate in the plethora of activities before enjoying a meal at 12:00 p.m. Pulled Pork Sandwich, Slaw, Beans, and Tea will be available for $7.00 per person if you wish to eat at the event. You are welcome to bring you own, dine at Mt. Harbor Lodge, or head on out for your meal, but we need a head count for those wishing a meal from the caterer. Please post if you plan on purchasing a meal and how many. At 1:00 p.m., we will be handing out prizes galore plus a few things more!
We realize that Arkansas weather is unpredictable - at best - so most of the events will be held inside the meeting area. This event is like the mailman; and will go on no matter the weather. Tentative plans are in the works for inside afternoon activities, if the weather does not cooperate with outdoor caching.
A few of the planned activities include:
Pocket caches
We will also have several pocket caches floating around, so be sure to introduce yourself to everyone you meet. They just may be carrying a cache. This is a great way to meet your fellow cachers. As the girl scouts always said, "Make new friends, but keep the old..."
Camo contest
Dress up a cache and win a prize. There will be three divisions so everyone wanting to participate can find the perfect niche for their cache. The choices are Evil, Fun and a special category for just the kids twelve and below. The entries for these contests will need to be turned in by 10 a.m. The top two vote earners in each division will be awarded prizes.
Kids cache
This is a special cache for those younger cachers and has been placed for those 12 years of age and under. Adults may locate the cache, also, and log for that smilie. We will have that cache container loaded with treats for the kids. There is no need to exchange swag here. Kids, just take a gift from S.W.A.G and enjoy.
Geo-bingo
Get your bingo card when you sign in and then enjoy the fun of meeting your fellow geocachers. Once your bingo form is completed bring it to the registration desk for an extra door prize ticket. We have all enjoyed this mixer before, and we expect this time to be no different.
Geo-clue
This game may be new to you in geocaching form, but we are betting that you have played Clue before and have determined who did it, where it was done, and with what. We hope that each of you enjoy our version and get into the action with the temporary caches and solve “Who did it”? “How did they do it”? And, “what container did they use”? Those who choose to participate in Geo-Clue will receive the temporary cache coordinates for this game along with a clue score sheet. Become a geo-detective by putting together the clues to lead you to the bonus cache. Geo-detectives will receive mystery prize tickets upon turning in their completed clue sheet. FTF at the bonus cache gets a prize, but must return with the FTF Certificate.
Travel Bug and geocoins
Since many of us enjoy Travel Bugs, there will be two tables set up for those who wish to bring their bugs and coins to trade or share. Make sure that you check out both areas. There may be a hitchhiker waiting for a ride to your “neck of the woods” or an interesting trackable for you to see.
S.W.A.G. Scavenger Hunt
The scavenger hunt will be done as only geo-cachers could do it. This game will involve traveling to some caches in the area. Instructions will be provided on the S.W.A.G. Scavenger Hunt sheets. These sheets will become available after the 1:00 presentation. Winners in this will be awarded prizes at the Harbor Happening Nightime Adventure event.
Name that Cacher
Cacher Identification, Little Known Facts About You Fellow Geocachers and Who’s Log Is This? – Can you answer these puzzling questions? Give it a try while a power point is playing throughout the morning. There aren't any prizes… just the fun of seeing if you are correct.
There is no cost to attend the event of course but prize donations are very welcomed. Please let us know, if you would like to donate a prize. Remember that no prize is too big or too small - and all are appreciated.
This caching event is quickly going to become one of the most attended in the state. So don't miss out on all the fun. Invited your friends, muggles, neighbors and even a few enemies to have a great time at Mountain Harbor with the S.W.A.G. gang.
Mt. Harbor resort has a variety of lodging options for just about every situation. In State: (870) 867-2191 Out of State: (800) 832-2276. If that is not what you are looking for then there are many other options in nearby Hot Springs."
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| Cache Ca$h Dash Bash 2k10 |
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paris1time writes "
WHAT: Cache Ca$h Dash Bash 2k10 GC1KV21
WHEN: Saturday, January 9th, 2010 9:00 AM to ???
WHERE: First National Bank of Paris Community Center, 25 East Main Street, Paris AR 72855
N 35° 17.578 W 093° 43.737
The listed coordinates will get you to the parking lot of the First National Bank of Paris Community Center.
This event will take place even in the event of rain, sleet, snow, ice, sunshine, or etc. There will be a meal, contests, temporary caches, surprises and hopefully a bunch of cache talk and caching. There is no cost to attend the event of course but prize donations are welcomed. Please e-mail paris1time @ paris1time@yahoo.com if you would like to donate a prize.
The meal will be “pot luck” @ 11:30 AM. Please bring a dish and 2-liter of your favorite soda. We will have ice, coffee and tea. We will also furnish some hot dogs for the kids. Please call paris1time @ (479.518.0812) or e-mail paris1time@yahoo.com with what you plan on bringing.
Cache Ca$h Dash & Cache Ca$h Auction
The premier event will be the Cache Ca$h Dash and the Cache Ca$h Auction.
There will be five temporary caches placed the day of the event that represent some of the types of caches hidden in geocaching. Those placed on the day of the event will be temporary caches to represent a traditional, multi-stage, letterbox, puzzle/mystery, and virtual cache.
Those who choose to participate in the Cache Ca$h Dash will receive a temporary cache sheet the day of the event that will have the details on how to find the caches. Once all of the caches have been found the participant will receive a sealed envelope containing Cache Ca$h (specially marked play money). Participants will then be able to use their Cache Ca$h to bid on items up for auction in the Cache Ca$h Auction. The twist: you will not be able to see the item up for bid because it will be placed inside a container and the auction will end without notice.
Participants will also be able to do what ever they want to do with their Cache Ca$h by using it, giving it away, or pooling with others to bid on items.
Name That Cacher
There will be a poster at the event that will feature photos of individual cachers, geocaching teams, and/or other people related to geocaching in some way. Attendees will be given and entry form to write down the real and/or geocaching name(s) of those pictured in the photos. Those that able to successfully identify all of the photos will be entered into a prize drawing.
Geo-Bingo
Attendees will be given a "Geo-Bingo" form and attempt to get signatures on their form from those cachers that match the category listed. Those who successfully compete their form and turn it in will be entered in a prize drawing.
Photo Contest
We love to take photos while out caching and we know many of do also. We thought this would be a great time (especially if the weather does not cooperate) to show those photos off. The contest rules are simple:
(1) The submitting cacher must have taken the photo
(2) The photo must have been taken while geocaching
(3) Entries will be limited to 3 photos per cacher (Note: This is a new rule this year)
Bring your favorite photo(s) to be displayed (It’s up to you how you present the photo (frame, matted, etc.)). Those attending will be allowed to vote for their favorite. If you plan on bringing a photo to submit for the contest please place a label on the back of the photo/frame with your name, Cache name, and waypoint for the photo.
Cacher Chaos
Cachers will receive an envelope containing a list of words and also several copies of one of the words on the list. The goal is for the cacher to keep one of their copies of the word in their envelope and then trade their extra copies with other cachers for the other words on the list in their envelope. The first three cachers to get copies of all of the words on their list and turn them in will win a prize.
If you had the chance to see this game played at the previous events in Paris you know why we call it "Chaos".
Travel Bugs and Geocoins
Bring your travel bugs and geocoins to show off.
Please post a “Will Attend” on the event listing on Geocaching.com if you plan on coming and tell us how many in your party will be coming so we can plan accordingly. If you plan on attending e-mail paris1time @ paris1time@yahoo.com with the number in your group that plan on attending and what you plan on bringing for the meal.
Please add this listing to your "Watchlist" and watch for updates as the event approaches.
IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING PLEASE REGISTER at
http://cachecashdashbash.eventbrite.com"
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| Harbor Happening & Harbor Happening Nightime Adventure |
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likestocanoe writes "We would like to invite everyone to a Winter Wonderland Event to be held February 27, 2010 near Hot Springs. We have chosen an area on beautiful Lake Ouachita which will provide a warm spot to meet, eat, and visit. There will be a number of new caches in the area in addition to the temporary caches planned in conjunction with the event. We will have the coffee and hot chocolate on so come on up and let's have some fun.....
Updates to follow....
S.W.A.G."
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pshelto writes "I just submitted it, but some of us SOAR cachers are going to be at the Pizza Inn in Eldorado this Thursday, November 19, at 6:29.56pm CST. It might not get posted since we were so late in submitting the event, but either way, we are planning on being there to grab some dinner. Please join us as we discuss how to find arkfiremedic's extremely challenging crater cache and his rather annoying nano caches as well as discuss how to make geocaching in LA even better. =)
Also, allenearl (the legend) will be there as entertainment, as well as a possible appearance by hollowlog himself.
If it does get posted, the code will be GC212YA"
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| Harrison Cachers Meet and Eat (GC1XR3G) |
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clown4u writes " This is the First Event held in Harrison!!! Join us for a chance to meet other geocachers from the Harrison area (and elsewhere!) and discuss geocaching while enjoying a meal.
Where: Western Sizzlin
905 N Highway 62/65
Harrison AR 72601
When: Oct. 31, 2009
11:30 - 2:00
Fall is a beautiful time of year in Harrison. The trees come alive with color and the air is crisp, cool and clean.
This is the first event in this area, we will be discussing how to best promote Geocaching in this area.
We will gather in the back room for lots of Cache talk. Fun Games. Door Prizes.
For those planning to go caching while in the area, Harrison's zip code is 72601.
Bring swag to contribute to the Event Cache also bring your trackables and we can exchange or see all the neat stuff you've got.
Please post a Will Attend and the number attending, so we can plan accordingly.
Everyone is responsible for their own meal.
Hope to see you there!"
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