Community Calendar

Hosted by Derelicts Digest, enjoy this free, all ages, event to share your work, meet your people and have a chance to perform your work.

Open to the public, If you're not ready to share or just want to enjoy, grab a Bev from our Happy Hour and enjoy the vibes and intimacy of Club 509 located in the Kava Bar.

TLDR; (a haiku)

bring a poem, please
read it, dear, with bravery
for us, you and me

BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place

From date nights to friendly gatherings, these cozy cottages make the perfect setting for your holiday hangouts.

A unique way to enjoy our latest outdoor light and sound experience with your crew, Winter Cottages offer visitors to the North Forest the best of both worlds: VIP access to Time Loop and a private space to enjoy festive drinks, gourmet shareables, and a panoramic view of the illuminated North Forest.

Don’t miss your chance to host your special occasion under the stars–reserve your personal Winter Cottage today!

Cottages are available for rental beginning October 15 every evening Time Loop is open. Quantities are limited for each showing.

Reservations are $89 plus tax per person. Reserve your cottage online or with Guest Experience at (479) 657-2335 today.
Minimum two guests, maximum eight guests per globe.

Join us for mewvie night! Get your cuddles on with the cuties while we watch Fantastic Mr. Fox. We'll provide popcorn, candy, & sodas. You're welcome to bring any extra snacks or drinks & we encourage you to bring blankets or floor pads. It's lights, camera, CUDDLES here at The Smitten Kitten! (Ages 6+)

This fall, roam a world outside time as acclaimed studio Klip Collective uses light, sound, and state-of-the-art projection mapping to transform acres of Ozark nature into a one-of-a-kind journey across time and space.

Designed exclusively for the museum’s North Forest, this outdoor, site-responsive experience features six immersive installations for you and your crew to explore. Witness the natural rhythms of the Earth brought to life, see yourself fractured across the surface of a broken time machine, marvel together at the movements of the forest in a landscape of light, and more.

Backed by a custom soundtrack and open during the Ozarks’ most beautiful season, Time Loop truly offers an outdoor experience unlike any in Northwest Arkansas.

Embrace the journey of aging with confidence and vitality! Join Vicky Willis, a certified Yoga instructor and OLLI’s Yoga Guru, in this transformative program designed specifically for those looking to enhance their
well-being as they age. Through slow, precise movements rooted in Yoga, participants will systematically stretch and condition their muscles, providing essential support to aging joints. This
program focuses on four key areas: strength, flexibility, agility, and balance; fundamental elements for healthy living that can help eliminate morning stiffness and improve overall mobility.
Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, blocks, a yoga strap, and a yoga mat, and to wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Join us to foster a healthier, more active lifestyle as you embrace the changes that come with age! Activity Level: 1

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

You have decided you are not ready to give up homeownership, but your current house does not meet your needs. What is the best way to purchase your next home? Cash? New mortgage? Reverse mortgage? What are the differences?

Are there things about mortgage lending that you have always wanted to know but were afraid to ask?

Questions that often come up regarding home financing that will be addressed include:

What’s the difference and advantages between a “cash Out” refinance and a Home Equity Line of Credit?
Why do you have to have an appraisal done when refinancing?
Is a Reverse Mortgage a good thing? What are some of the reasons for “Yes” or “No?”
Why to consider having a Home Equity Line Credit in place?
Why are Condominiums harder to finance?
What are the Pros/Cons of a HELOC vs a Reverse Mortgage?
Should I payout my existing mortgage with a recently received inheritance?
Why did interest rates go up so much and so fast? What is the projection for next year?
What is a TITLE LOCK? Is it a scam?

https://lighthousegroupnwa.com/senior-seminars-events-arkansas/
Call 479-717-7710, ext 3

Invest Fort Smith 2025
📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025
📍 UAFS Center for Economic Development at The Bakery District

Presented by Main Street Fort Smith and PRIME: River Valley Professional Summit, and co-hosted with the UAFS Center for Economic Development, Invest Fort Smith 2025 is a free, one-day summit designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders.

The event features expert-led panels, a Lunch & Learn with local business resources, a live ChatGPT demonstration, and a downtown reinvestment discussion — all focused on Fort Smith’s growth and economic opportunity. Attendees can also network during the Vendor Mingle and close out the day with a Happy Hour at Digs.

🎟️ Free to attend, registration required: www.mainstreetfs.org

Discover how Revolutionary War veterans were rewarded with pensions and land grants—and how these shaped
America’s westward growth. In this engaging
program, you’ll explore the history behind
Congress’s 1776 legislation offering pensions
and land bounties to soldiers and officers—
and how these benefits evolved to support
widows and heirs. Using historical records like
pension applications, you’ll learn about the
criteria veterans had to meet and the impact
these rewards had on poverty and settlement,
especially in Arkansas.
With expert guidance from local historian, Michelle Place, you’ll gain hands-on experience
interpreting primary sources, and uncover real
stories behind the documents—something
you can’t get from reading alone. Dive into the
fascinating intersection of military history, social policy, and westward expansion through
the lives of those who fought for independence.