This week may be all about turkeys for some of us, for hunters worldwide it's all about the ducks. This week is the week hunters congregate in Stuttgart, AR to honor the art of duck calling at the World's Championship Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over The Prairie Festival. It's going on November 26-29 in Stuggart, AR.

When they say "world championship" they really do mean it. People from all over the world come out to compete and it's broadcast on EPSN Outdoors.

They also have a carnival, food, arts and crafts and more. It's a fun way to spend your after Thanksgiving days off if you're into ducks.

Thanks to everyone who sent in tips about where to get a great Thanksgiving meal locally. Ed and Kay's in Benton came recommended by a few people. One of my visitors asked why anyone would go out to eat when it is so much cheaper to prepare you own dinner? Good question!

The Arkansas Farm Bureau says the price of a Thanksgiving dinner dipped slightly this year, thanks to a drop in dairy prices. The bureau's annual survey finds that a family of 10, on average, will pay $40.75 for a Thanksgiving meal. That's down from $40.97 from a year ago. Milk prices dropped by 60 cents a gallon, but the cost of a turkey went up from 95 cents a pound last year to $1.04 a pound this year. Our guide to frugal living has budget Thanksgiving tips.

However, despite cost, for some the cost of time and effort spent preparing the dinner is not worth it. And many have Thanksgiving traditions that involve going out. The best part is that when you go out, there are no dishes to clean.

The Salvation Army angel tree is one of my favorite ways to give every year at Christmastime. The Salvation Army asks screened families to fill out a "wish list" and you can fulfill it for a child in need.  The kids request clothes, coats and normally a toy of some kind.  Last year, for example, the younger kids I played Santa for asked for bikes.   The older one asked for an mp3 player.

You can choose what angel you want and see their wishlist right up front.  The gifts are then brought to the Salvation Army (or the mall) and delivered to the family in time for Christmas.

This year, they've added a new way you can pick out your angel.  In addition to Park Plaza Mall, McCain Malls and select Wal-mart stores, they've added a list of angels online.  You can go to the angel tree site and pick your angel out from the comfort of your home.  The wishlists are visible, the age groups are broken down and, as far as I can tell, it's a similar experience to picking them out in the mall.

The gifts do not have to be purchased online.  They can be brought to a pickup location or even shipped back to the Salvation Army.  However, JCPenny has a site designed to help you pick out clothes and gifts for your angel and they will ship directly to the Salvation Army for you.

Have fun with the angel tree!

It's around the world Thursday at the Clinton Library and the Museum School is having their annual sale. It's also the big free clinic at the state house convention center.

Thursday:

• Around the World Thursday
  Doors open at 6:30pm, dinner served at 7pm. $27.95 per visitor. This week is taste of the USA.
• Holiday Celebration On Ice
  At 7 p.m. at the Verizon Arena, tickets $46.75-$125.00 via Ticketmaster.
• Wildwood Wine Reserve
  This food and wine event takes place from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion. Tickets are $200.00.

Friday:

• Family Night at IMAX
  Fridays at thr Aerospace Education Center, tickets are just $5.75.

Saturday:

Holiday Open House & Craft Sale
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At the R Street Community Church, University Ave. & R Street, browse a selection of unique handmade & international gifts.

Museum School Annual Holiday Sale
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The sale features works of art created by Museum School faculty and students, including jewelry, photography, woodwork, glass, drawings, paintings and pottery.

National Association of Free Clinics
12-7 p.m.
At the Statehouse Convention Center, The National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC) and its partners will be sponsoring a one day free medical clinic for the uninsured. The Little Rock C.A.R.E. Clinic will offer basic medical care and health education. Patients call 1-877-236-7617 to make an appointment.