Community Calendar

Handmade crafts, plants, baked goods and jams and jellies, and dignified discards for sale with orange and cinnamon rolls at 9:00. Lunch of hot chicken salad pie, sloppy Joes, stuffed potatoes, and homemade pie for dessert. Proceeds go to local charities

The 2024 Northwest Arkansas Out of the Darkness Community Walk aims to bring the conversation around suicide out of the darkness and raise funds for suicide prevention research. This event is one of hundreds that takes place all over the nation. It is free to register and there will be a kids area, vendors, silent auction, and much more! You can register for the event at www.afsp.org/bentonville .

Join us to celebrate 21 years of safeguarding water quality, conserving wildlife habitat, increasing outdoor recreation opportunities, and protecting the backdrop of our lives here in Northwest Arkansas!

We will be honoring a local Arkansas Conservation Legend and have two new awards this year- NWALT Partner of the Year and our Conservation Stewardship Award! We’ve got the awardees under wraps for now but will be making an announcement soon.

Our happy hour this year will feature local Americana band The Sons of Otis Malone!

Our goal this year is to raise $50,000 to support our #10k4NWA campaign to reach the milestone of 10,000 acres under permanent conservation. We’re getting close and need your help to get us to the goal post! Whether you support at a sponsorship level or purchase just a single ticket, you help make our work happen. Thank you!

Highlights include:
• Happy Hour with The Sons of Otis Malone
• Drinks from Fossil Cove
• BBQ from Whole Hog and Hip Café
• Silent Auction
• Awards

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

The Arkansas Archeological Survey and Arkansas Archeological Society are co-hosting a new Virtual Lecture Series, called "Archeology in Pajamas," from Fall 2024 through Spring 2025. Have you been interested in attending a talk but weren't wanting to travel far distances, battle inclement weather, or leave the house because you aren't feeling up to coming to an in-person talk? Then, this virtual Zoom lecture series is for you! We have a wide range of topics presented by speakers from varied parts of the country, so there is sure to be something for everyone. To attend, please register using the QR code on the attached flyer, or by visiting the "related links" section at the top right corner of this page. These lectures are free and open to the public; anyone is welcome to (virtually) attend. You will need to individually register for each talk, and more information about each will be released as the dates approach in new announcements.

Our first webinar, on Thursday, October 10th, will feature Dr. "Liz" Ibarrola, who will be presenting "Rising Tides: Climate Change and the Untold Stories of Fort Mose." Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose was a small, fortified settlement founded in 1738 by the Spanish governor of East Florida and populated by emancipated Africans, many of whom had escaped slavery in the adjacent British colonies. The fort, and its surrounding town and agricultural fields, was a manifestation of the freedom offered to enslaved people in Florida under the Spanish. Today invisible to the untrained eye and tucked away in a small state park, Fort Mose reflects the little known but central role played by freedom-seeking Africans in the early history of Florida. Furthermore, the threats to heritage preservation currently faced at the site highlight the ways in which social marginalization of Afro-diasporans has continuously impacted the site. Fort Mose was vulnerable by design, and while today recognized for its symbolic role in the colonial era, it is threatened not only by rising sea levels and increased storm activity, but also Florida's history of anti-blackness.

Get ready for an evening of creativity and fun at our Bone Appétit event! Whether you’re crafting for a dog, cat, or both, this special two-hour session is your chance to create a personalized treat jar for your furry friends. We’ll provide everything you need—from jars to paints and embellishments—so you can focus on making something truly unique.

This event is for everyone, no matter your crafting experience. You’ll leave with a custom treat jar that’s as special as your beloved pet.

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

NWA Ballet Theatre announces 2024 Fall Production, Dracula. Here. Now, will open NWABT’s 2024/2025 Season A multimedia production for a captivating audience experience
(BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS) -- NWA Ballet Theatre is in full rehearsals as they prepare for the Fall 2024 production Dracula. Here. Now. This story ballet, centered on the character and relationships of Dracula, is a unique combination of plot elements from Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel and more current dramatic elements from both stage andscreen. The first performance will be at The Auditorium (Eureka Springs) on Saturday, October 5 followed by two performances at The Faulkner Performing Arts Center (Fayetteville) October 11 and 12, culminating with a performance at The Momentary (Bentonville) on Halloween, October 31, 2024.
Artistic Director, Stephen Wynne, has brought Stoker’s novel to life using ballet and physical theater expressions. This provides Dracula. Here. Now. with emotional content in the telling of this ageless story. Minimalistic set and lighting design, and featuring the costume designs of Margie Bordovsky, Dracula. Here. Now. is filled with expressions of film and drama to enhance and deepen the viewer’s experience and is appropriate for all ages.

Help us pick up litter around Beaver Lake by shoreline and boat. BYO Boat. Lunch and clean up supplies provided for volunteers. Then go to Hickory Creek Park to hear Secchi Day data results and talk with the organizations at the Science Fair working to help protect Beaver Lake. Everyone is welcome! We encourage you to register a team with your friends, family, or coworkers. Register now!

Oktoberfest themed beer event with over 20 breweries giving samples of their beers. Will also have some home brewers offering samples. Will have contests, music, and food. VIP tent will be offered that will have some spirits and snacks. Event hosted by three non-profits in the Rogers/Bentonville area. All proceeds will got back into the community.

NWA Ballet Theatre announces 2024 Fall Production, Dracula. Here. Now, will open NWABT’s 2024/2025 Season A multimedia production for a captivating audience experience
(BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS) -- NWA Ballet Theatre is in full rehearsals as they prepare for the Fall 2024 production Dracula. Here. Now. This story ballet, centered on the character and relationships of Dracula, is a unique combination of plot elements from Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel and more current dramatic elements from both stage andscreen. The first performance will be at The Auditorium (Eureka Springs) on Saturday, October 5 followed by two performances at The Faulkner Performing Arts Center (Fayetteville) October 11 and 12, culminating with a performance at The Momentary (Bentonville) on Halloween, October 31, 2024.
Artistic Director, Stephen Wynne, has brought Stoker’s novel to life using ballet and physical theater expressions. This provides Dracula. Here. Now. with emotional content in the telling of this ageless story. Minimalistic set and lighting design, and featuring the costume designs of Margie Bordovsky, Dracula. Here. Now. is filled with expressions of film and drama to enhance and deepen the viewer’s experience and is appropriate for all ages.

Help us empower survivors and support their stories by attending UNBROKEN - Artistic Triumphs of Survivors. Together, we can promote the healing power of art and the creative process and inspire a more hopeful future for survivors and all of Northwest Arkansas on October 17 in the Great Hall at Crystal Bridges.

This event will also serve to honor this year’s Roger Collins Beacon of Hope recipient, Nate Walls Jr.. We aim to highlight the resilient stories of survivors and promote collective healing and empowerment.

You can help bring awareness to the NWA Center for Sexual Assault's free survivor services including professional counseling, 24/7 crisis hotline, survivor advocacy, and emergency clinical exams after an assault.

Doors open at 6 pm, the celebration begins at 6:30 with live performances, dancing, showcasing of survivor-created masterpieces of triumph and hope, drinks and light snacks.

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If your business would like to sponsor this event, please email our Development Director, Taylor McKinney, at taylor@nwasexualassault.org. Sponsorship package available.

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