Friday, August 28, 2026

CELEBRATE NATIONAL BUNDT CAKE DAY - Get A FREE Bundtlet Tuesday, September 15, 2026

 


Nothing Bundt Cakes is giving away the Confetti Bundtlet on September 15, 2026 to the first 300 people at all locations to celebrate - National Bring the Joy Day.

Get your FREE Bundtlet in-shop only!

No purchase needed!

Limit one per person! 

Stop by during local bakery hours!

Reference: Nothing Bundt Cakes Freebie


 

Not Affiliated with Nothing Bundt Cakes or Any Publisher in this Blog...

 


Thursday, August 27, 2026

BLOOD MOON TONIGHT - August 27, 2026 Countdown to Maximum Lunar Eclipse

 

🌕 COUNTDOWN TO THE BLOOD MOON
August 27, 2026 • Russellville, Arkansas
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Maximum Eclipse — approximately 11:13 PM CDT
About 96.3% of the Moon will be inside Earth's darkest shadow.

Don't forget to step outside tonight!

If skies are clear, this should be one of the most dramatic Moon-watching events of 2026 from the Arkansas River Valley.

Set an alarm for 10:30 PM.

Then head outside, face southeast, and watch Earth's shadow take a giant bite out of the full Moon.




At approximately 11:12 PM, you'll see the Moon at its deepest eclipse — with nearly the entire lunar disk transformed into a dark, reddish-orange "Blood Moon."

Enjoy this celestial event!

RAZORBACK FANS - YOUR HOGS COULD SCORE YOU FREE CHICKEN TODAY


HOGS FANS, WATCH THE RED ZONE...
The 2026 Razorbacks football season kicks off Saturday, September 5, 2026 and there could be a tasty bonus waiting in your Chick-fil-A App.

When Arkansas takes on North Alabama at 3:15 PM, keep an eye on the Chick-fil-A Red Zone. According to the local Chick-fil-A promotion being advertised, a Razorback score in the designated Red Zone can trigger a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich reward for eligible fans.


HERE'S WHAT TO DO BEFORE KICKOFF:

Open your Chick-fil-A App...

  • Make sure you're signed into Chick-fil-A One
  • Turn on LOCATION SERVICES for the app
  • Watch the Hogs take on North Alabama Game. If the promotion is triggered, check your app for the reward
  • CLAIM IT BEFORE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

Note: The claimed sandwich reward can be redeemed during the specified redemption period - check the actual reward in your app for the expiration date and participating restaurants.

GAME DAY CHECKLIST:

  • ✅ App updated?
  • ✅ Location turned on? Chick-fil-A says local giveaway offers appear in the app when you're in the applicable market, and Location Services must be enabled.
  • ✅Hogs fan game ready?
  • ✅Chick-fil-A reward notifications on?

Now you're ready!

ARKANSAS vs. NORTH ALABAMA
Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
Kickoff 3:15 PM CT
SEC Network Broadcast
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium — Fayetteville

LET'S GO HOGS!

Radio Affiliates - Listen to Play-by-Play Games
Choose an affiliate location from this link - Arkansas Razorbacks Sports Network
Say, "Alexa, Play KABZ-FM Little Rock, 103.7 Radio"
 For example - Little Rock KABZ-FM 103.7 

Reference  - Arkansas Razorbacks Football Schedule 2026-2027 School Year


FreeStuffinder is independently sharing this promotion for informational purposes and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chick-fil-A or the University of Arkansas. Promotion availability, eligibility, participating locations, expiration and other restrictions are determined by Chick-fil-A and may vary by market. Check your Chick-fil-A App for the actual offer and terms.



Sunday, August 23, 2026

Spectacular Celestial Events for the Rest of 2026 - Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse - 96% of the Moon Will Be Covered by Earth's Umbral Shadow

 

Spectacular Celestial Events for the Rest of 2026 Here is a calendar of major astronomical events you can look forward to for the remainder of the year.

August 2026 August 27-28: Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse. In this event, 96% of the Moon will be covered by Earth's dark umbral shadow - making it a very deep eclipse. It will be visible across most of North and South America, as well as parts of Europe and Africa. The maximum eclipse occurs at 11:12 PM CDT and 12:12 AM EDT on the night of August 27. No special equipment is needed to view a lunar eclipse safely. 

September 2026 Venus at Its Brightest: Keep an eye on the evening sky this month as Venus, the "Evening Star," will reach its peak brilliance for the year. It will be exceptionally hard to miss. 

October 2026 October 7: Mercury-Venus Conjunction. The two inner planets will appear close together in the sky. October 21-22: Orionid Meteor Shower Peak. This shower is known for being fast and bright. The peak occurs under a nearly 80% full Moon, which may reduce the number of meteors visible. 

November 2026 November 4-5: Southern Taurid Meteor Shower Peak. The peak occurs under a favorable 18% illuminated Moon, offering good viewing conditions.  

November 11-12: Northern Taurid Meteor Shower Peak. This event features a 7% illuminated Moon which is excellent for spotting slow, bright fireballs.  

November 15: Mars-Jupiter Conjunction. A very close and excellent pairing of the two brightest planets after Venus, with a separation of about 0.5°. This will be a great morning sky event.  

November 16-17: Leonid Meteor Shower Peak. This shower produces some of the fastest meteors and is known for periodic storms. 

December 2026 December 13-14: Geminid Meteor Shower Peak. This may be the best and most reliable meteor shower of the year - with up to 120 meteors per hour. A favorable 21% crescent Moon will set early, leaving the sky dark for optimal viewing.  

December 17: Ursid Meteor Shower Peak. This is a more modest shower, typically producing around 10 meteors per hour. The peak occurs under a very bright 94% full Moon, which will significantly hinder viewing.  

  

 Meteorologist Dylan Federico - Facebook Post

HEADS UP! Mark your calendars skygazers! 
A Total Lunar Eclipse will lead to a rare Blood Moon on 
Thursday night! 

      Not Affiliated with Any Publisher in this Blog... Some 

References by ChatGPT... 



Thursday, August 20, 2026

Chipotle School Spirit BOGO - August 20, 2026

 

Chipotle School Spirit BOGO - Chipotle fans can enjoy Back-to-School Savings while showing school spirit and pride on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Guests wearing school apparel from "middle and high school spirit wear to college tees, sweatshirts, jerseys and hats, school gear" receives a free entrée with the purchase of an entrée at participating Chipotle restaurants in the U.S. from 3 p.m. to close local time.  

See  CHIPOTLE NEWS RELEASE



Note: The person wearing the school gear must be the customer receiving the BOGO, and the free entrée must be equal to or less than the purchased entrée. The offer is limited to 5 free entrées per transaction. 

It is in-store only - not online, mobile, delivery or catering. 

Make sure to call ahead before 3 PM and ask: “Are you participating in today's School Spirit BOGO from 3 PM until close?"



Not Affiliated with Chipotle...
Some References & Graphics By ChatGPT...


Sunday, August 16, 2026

Crescent Moon + Venus + Spica Will Be Visible August 17, 2026 - Look Up Again Tonight!

 

 

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM CDT - Cresent Moon (left), Spica (small dot possibly in the middle), and Venus (right)



Monday, August 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM CDT - Cresent Moon Over Russellville


Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM CDT - Conjunction of the Moon and Venus Over Russellville, Arkansas 


What about tonight - Monday, August 17? 

Tonight, the Moon remains close to Venus and another celestial object joins the scene - Spica, the brightest star in Virgo.

Crescent Moon + Venus + Spica will be visible after sunset toward the western/southwestern sky. Have your cameras ready! The challenge tonight is to capture the Moon, Venus and Spica in the same frame. 

From Russellville, Arkansas - the best viewing times:

8:05 PM - Start watching the western/southwestern sky 

8:20 - 8:40 PM  - Best photo/viewing period 

8:45 PM - Spica should stand out better as twilight darkens 

After 9:00 PM - The trio will be getting low to the horizon toward the west-southwest sky - so trees and buildings may become a problem. 

Venus and the crescent Moon will be easiest to frame while there is still some blue twilight. Spica becomes easier to see as the sky darkens.

Keep Looking Up - There's More Coming!

The Full Moon of August 28 coincides with a deep partial lunar eclipse where 96% of the Moon enters Earth's dark umbral shadow. 

Maximum eclipse occurs at 11:12 PM CDT on the night of August 27. 

No special equipment is needed to view a lunar eclipse safely.

The crescent Moon is the beginning of an interesting month for skywatchers.

Did you see the Moon and Venus last night? 

If you happen to photograph the trio - share your pictures!


Tuesday, August 11, 2026

VERIZON FREE GIFT CARDS “DAILY DROPS” PROMOTION - Verizon Shine August 11-14, 2026 in the App

If you have the Verizon App loaded on your phone - you may want to give this offer a try...

Verizon is running “Daily Drops” promotion through Verizon Shine August 11- 14, 2026. The schedule includes free gift cards released at exactly 3:00 PM Eastern each day (2:00 PM Central)

Verizon Shine Daily Drops - August 11-14

Date

3:00 PM ET

Free Gift

Tuesday, Aug. 11

3:00 PM

$5 Chipotle Gift Card

Wednesday, Aug. 12

3:00 PM

$10 Sephora Gift Card

Thursday, Aug. 13

3:00 PM

$5 Dunkin' Gift Card

Friday, Aug. 14

3:00 PM

$10 Barnes & Noble eGift Card


Here's the strategy I'd use...

1:55 PM CT — Open Verizon's Shine/Daily Drops area
1:58 PM — Be logged into your Verizon account
1:59 PM — Get ready to refresh
2:00 PM sharp — Claim the day's gift card

After claiming — Don't assume you're limited to one for the entire week; Verizon users report that each Daily Drop can be claimed if available, with eligibility tied to the account/line.


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Verizon's terms says "Daily Drops are first-come, first-served and quantities are limited." One Redditor estimated fewer than 500 gift cards available. That's not Verizon-confirmed information.


Not Affiliated with Verizon or any Publisher in this Blog. Some References Provided by ChatGPT...










Friday, August 7, 2026

BURGER KING FREE CLASSIC WHOPPER DEAL - Redeemed August 7, 2026 Valid for 14 Days




We Just Got Our Free Classic Whoppers from Burger King in Russellville, Arkansas - however this appears to be a U.S. only text-to-claim promotion. 

The promotion began August 6, 2026. It was designed to introduce the new Whopper Guarantee by trying out a free burger. Check-out the details of the Whopper Guarantee Terms - https://www.bk.com/guarantee-terms
            
My redemption code was received August 7, 2026 and valid for 14 days. No Purchase Needed. 

Veterans Day Parade on Main Street in Russellville, AR - Wednesday, November 11, 2026

The 2026 Pope County–Russellville Veterans Day Parade takes place Wednesday, November 11, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM on Main Street in Down...