Lyon College invites you and your guests to a picnic at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock as the Arkansas Travelers take on the Frisco Rough Riders on July 5. The picnic begins at 6:10 p.m., and the game starts at 7:10 p.m. (Photo at left by Nelson Chenault shows fans lining up for baseball at the new ballpark.)

Morgan Taylor of North Little Rock, the first Pipers softball recruit, will throw out the first pitch. A Lyon bagpiper will play "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh-inning stretch.

Cost will be $12 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. The picnic will be sponsored in part by Nabholz Construction and Kirchner Architecture.

Please RSVP to the Alumni Office by July 2 by calling 870-6984240 or e-mailing alumni@lyon.edu. You also may register online at https://www.lyon.edu/secure/alumni/travs_sign_up.htm

Dickey-Stephens Park is located in downtown North Little Rock, Arkansas at the corner of Broadway Avenue and the Broadway Bridge. The ballpark's address is 400 W. Broadway, North Little Rock, AR 72114.

From I-40:  Follow I-40 east into North Little Rock. Merge onto I-30 west and take to the Broadway exit.  Turn right off the highway and follow Broadway six blocks to the ballpark.

From I-30 (south of Little Rock):  Follow I-30 over the Arkansas River and into North Little Rock.  Take the Broadway Exit and make a left off the highway.  Follow Broadway six blocks to the ballpark.

Fromt I-30 (north of North Little Rock):  Follow I-30 west into North Little Rock and exit at the Broadway exit.  Make a right off the highway and go six blocks to the ballpark.

From I-630:  Exit highway at Broadway in downtown Little Rock and go north.  Go over the Broadway Bridge and the ballpark is to the right at the end of the bridge.

Parking:  Fans are encouraged to park in the paved lot on the west side of the Broadway Bridge.  Each car will cost $3 per game, but there is free parking available in North Little Rock for most games.  Fans can also park in Little Rock and walk over the Broadway or Main Street Bridges to the game.

Burks family to be honored at alumni picnic June 26

The Batesville Area Chapter of  Alumni, Parents and Friends Couch Garden Picnic and Cookout will be held June 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. The event will honor special guests and Lyon supporters, the Burks family. Music will be provided by Danny Dozier.

Please RSVP to Kay Rush at 870-698-4240 or by e-mail to krush@lyon.edu.

Picnic sponsors include Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Flowers Baking Co., Kallsnick Inc., Kroger, Meacham Meat Packing, Nu-Way Cleaners and Sodexho Food Services.

Dr. Michael L. Counts, professor of theatre and director of the Harlequin Theatre, has been selected for inclusion to the 2007-08 edition of Who’s Who in American Education.

Who's Who in American Education features the biographies of over 23,000 prominent educators, administrators and other educational support staff from across the nation.

New Director of Alumni and Parent Services sought

Lyon College seeks a Director of Alumni and Parent Services to manage the day-to-day operation of the alumni services program; develop programming to foster relationships with alumni; serve as the College’s chief liaison officer with its parent constituency; plan and organize alumni events and meetings; and be responsible for specific annual fund appeals.  Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree; excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills; and an understanding of the goals of a liberal arts education.  A degree from Lyon College or a similar college preferred. Experience in volunteer management, public or customer relations/service, marketing, or constituent program or event planning is highly desirable.  Some travel, weekend and evening hours required.  To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to Clarinda Foote, Director of Human Resources, Lyon College, P.O Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503, or e-mail cfoote@lyon.edu.  Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Lyon College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages the application of women and members of racial and ethnic minority groups.