In celebration of Earth Day, contestants soon will show off their skills by designing outfits made entirely out of newspaper and duct tape.

The Earth Day Fashion Show will be held 5 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in the Donaghey Student Center Upper Concourse. Any University of Arkansas at Little Rock student organization may participate. Registration closes at 5 p.m. Friday, April 15.

In addition, UALR will host a farmer’s market with community vendors, service organizations, and recycling from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 22, in Ottenheimer Plaza.

Each year, The Forum student newspaper partners with the UALR Sustainability Committee to host an Earth Day Fashion Show to promote environmental awareness. This year, the fashion show will center on promoting sustainability and UALR student organizations.

Each contestant will make an outfit entirely from The Forum newspaper and duct tape. Once registration is confirmed, participants may stop by The Forum office, Donaghey Student Center Room 201J, to pick up supplies. Contestants are encouraged to create an outfit that promotes their organization, but this is not required.

Refreshments will be provided for contestants and attendees. Admission to the event is $3, which will include one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets will be $1 each.

A variety of raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. The grand prize will be a front-page article about the winning organization in The Forum.

Contestant entry fee is $10. Organizations may enter multiple members into the contest.

Anyone with questions or who is interested in participating can send an email to The Forum at editor@ualr.edu.

Farmer’s market scheduled

During the Earth Day festivities on April 22, the UALR Sustainability Committee will host a farmer’s market with a variety of community vendors and organizations.

Vendors, including Kent Walker Cheese, Geri’s Jellies, Pupeat Dog Treats, and Little Brick Oven, will be on site, as well as other vendors selling honey, herbal medicines, handmade products, and locally grown vegetables.

Community service organizations like Heifer International, Sierra Club, and Arkansas Beautiful will also be in attendance.

In addition, recycling bins will be available in UALR parking lot 15.

For more information, visit the UALR Sustainability Committee Facebook page.