22 Dec 2016 Editor’s Note January ’17: It’s that time again

Happy New Year!

This month’s edition of 501 LIFE centers on the theme of “Time.” It seemed like an appropriate time for this theme, as we say goodbye to 2016 and greet a new year with its plethora of possibilities.

Now is the perfect occasion to reflect on the joys and disappointments of the previous year and how you spent that precious commodity that we never seem to have enough of these days – time.

Perhaps in the new year, less time should be spent in some areas to focus on what we value most because once it’s gone, there is no getting it back.

Spending quality time with those people important in your life – family, especially children (who grow up way too fast), and friends – is a real treasure. It’s those special relationships that add meaning to our lives. It’s where we find refuge and support when times are tough.

Unfortunately, it is too easy to get caught up in other distractions (like cell phones and social media) and lose focus on those precious moments.

As we reflect on 2016, we are thankful for the time we spent interacting with our talented team, our loyal readers and our incredibly supportive advertisers. It has been a real pleasure to “Celebrate Greater Central Arkansas” and we look forward to sharing with you the exciting plans we have for the year ahead.

Here’s to “Loving LIFE” and celebrating a new year in the 501!

Applications accepted for 501 LIFE Scholarship

Conway Business and Professional Women and 501 LIFE are pleased to announce applications are being accepted for the 501 LIFE Scholarship.  

The $501 scholarship will be awarded to a non-traditional female student attending college/university/technical school in the 501 area code and may be used for tuition, books or family income.

Preference will be given to students 25 or older whose education was interrupted by a life-altering event or to a woman returning or starting school for the first time in preparation for career opportunities. The application will require references, an essay outlining specified goals, community involvement, current college transcript and proof of registration for the Spring 2017 term.

Applications are due Tuesday, Feb. 28, and should be mailed to Conway BPW, P.O. Box 194, Conway, AR 72032.  

The scholarship will be awarded at the Conway BPW meeting in March. Scholarship information is available at Central Baptist College, Hendrix College, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton and the University of Central Arkansas.

Conway Business and Professional Women is a member of the Arkansas Business and Professional Women (BPW), whose goal is to promote full participation, equity and economic self-sufficiency for America’s working women.