Apr 26 Friday
GNITE high school students, currently enrolled in Brightwater's culinary program, face off in a battle for the grand prize: $1,000 post-high school scholarships to the school or professional training program of their choice!With 3-4 teams in the running, each team must whip up multiple mouth-watering courses - put to the test by our panel of esteemed judges. To make things even more interesting, every sponsor's top-notch ingredient must be featured prominently in at least ONE course. Let the cooking commence!
Apr 27 Saturday
The Garden marks the arrival of spring each year with our annual BGO Plant Sale! Guests can shop from 20+ local vendors selling a wide variety of plants, flowers, pottery, garden accents and art, and other products by local artisans.
On Friday, Garden Members get the first opportunity to shop! The event is open to the public on Saturday.
At the NWA Center for Sexual Assault, we believe we cannot find solutions for problems we are not willing to talk about - and sexual assault has been stigmatized and silenced for far too long. This April, during sexual assault awareness month, help us promote sexual assault prevention and healing in the most exciting and wholesome way possible!
I hope you've got your walking shoes ready because I'd like to formally invite you to get some steps in during our PAWS OFF Dog Walk! 🐾
PAWS OFF will kick off at 11 am with a group Dog Walk, but the fun doesn't end there! We planned plenty of activities for you to enjoy all day with your best pal.
One - Mile Family Dog WalkDog Agility Show hosted by The Canine ConnectionPaw Print Makin' StationCrystal Bridges Mobile Art LabPAWS OFF Survivor MuralCanine Costume ContestPAWS OFF Survivor Mural (community participation)Dachshund RacesDoggie Bobbin' for Hot DogsVendor/Resource Fair - local businesses and non-profitsOff Leash Zone+ MORE!
Pre-Registration before April 12, 2024: $25/adult (ages 0-17 FREE)Register on or after April 12, 2024: $30/adult (ages 0-17 FREE)
Efforts support the survivor services provided by the NWA Center for Sexual Assault. Because You're Not Alone.
To ensure accessibility to educational resources and promote a sense of community belonging, portions of this event will be available for FREE:
Crystal Bridges Mobile Art LabVendor / Non-Profit Resource FairAdd your hand (or paw!) print to the PAWS OFF Survivor MuralThank you to our community partners for collaborating in this vision for a brighter NWA.
Get your ticket before April 1 - and you'll be entered into a raffle to win a one-month subscription to BARKBOX.
The first 50 registrants also receive a free PAWS OFF t-shirt.
All dogs must remain leashed, except in the designated off-leash zone.Email questions to info@nwasexualassault.org.
Apr 30 Tuesday
On Senior Sundays, Best Friends invites our shelter partners to bring adoptable senior pets (ages 7 and up) to the Best Friends Pet Resource Center to meet prospective adopters. Seniors make wonderful pets: no potty training needed, and they are well past the naughty adolescent stage of life. Plus they have so much love to give!Senior pets are often overlooked, and thus many of them are living their golden years in shelters, instead of in soft, loving homes where they belong. Please consider adopting a senior pet. The rewards are great!
May 03 Friday
Noon2Moon, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve’s 3rd annual mountain bike race, returns May 4th! As Coler’s only fundraiser, Noon2Moon is your chance to support the Preserve and all the amazing people that make it the best mountain biking destination in the country! Register to race solo or gather some friends and race as a team. Complete the most laps within 6 hours to win! Not ready to race for 6 hours? Race a single lap of the racecourse with our hot lap option! For more details including the full race timeline, visit our event website/registration page!
Bring the whole family to Packet Pick-Up happening 2:00 PM-7:00 PM on Friday, May 3rd. Racers will have the opportunity to pre-ride the Noon2Moon course. Kids are welcome to drop in for a short Kids Camp experience or Kids Race hosted by our partners at Pedal Kids USA.
May 04 Saturday
One day only. Gift-wrapped new and gently used books for sale just in time for Mother's Day and graduation. Includes coffee-table books, children's, new fiction, history, art, cookbooks. Starts at 9am in the Fayetteville Public Library lobby beside main reception desk.
The most beautifully wrapped books go very quickly. Proceeds benefit FPL community programs.
Welcome to The Borgen Project: Volunteer Meet & Greet! Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn more about our organization and how you can get involved. This in-person event will be held at Re:Bar Cafe & Juicestillery. Meet fellow volunteers, hear inspiring stories, and discover ways to make a difference in the world. Whether you're passionate about advocacy, fundraising, or community outreach, there's a place for you here. Come grab a juice, mingle with like-minded individuals, and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We can't wait to meet you!
Visit www.borgenproject.org to learn more!
May 10 Friday
Celebrate National Music Week! Southern Strings will present a free music program May 10 at The Plaza, Bella Vista AR at 4:00 p.m. Southern Strings is a unique group of musicians playing mountain dulcimers, hammered dulcimer, harps, psalteries, violins, acoustic guitar, and banjo. They play gospel, folk, traditional and mountain music in which the audience can sing along. National Music Week is in its 101st year and sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs along with its local affiliates, Andante Music Club of Bella Vista and MAPS - NWA Music, Art, and Poetry Students. It recognizes the importance of music in the life of our nation and invites all “friends of music” to participate in this great week of celebration.
May 11 Saturday
Bring the entire family out for a fantastic day of running and fun! All proceeds support Kendrick Fincher Hydration For Life's mission to promote proper hydration and prevent heat illness.