Community Calendar

Join Best Friends NWA and Walmart for Pawpalooza!
The event takes place from 11 am to 5 pm each day from Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17 at the Walmart Supercenter on Pleasant Crossing Blvd, Rogers, Arkansas.

Pawpalooza is a series of events happening at select Walmart stores across the country this May during National Pet Month.

Pawpalooza will bring pet lovers together for a fun, hands-on experience. Attendees can explore pet food and treat options for their furry friends, create custom pet bandanas, and discover solutions that support their pet’s health and wellbeing.

Each event will also feature adoptable pets from Best Friends and local shelters. It’s all part of Walmart’s commitment to helping more pets find loving homes and supporting the families who love them.

Throughout May, adoption fees at all Best Friends locations are sponsored thanks to Blue Buffalo and Walmart!

Where:
Walmart Supercenter
4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd, Rogers

When:
11 am to 5 pm daily
Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17

Join us for Pet & Play Sunday at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center! Each week, we're diving into a fun and creative activity that's purr-fect for the whole family!

This week we're making adorable Cat Wands! This is a drop-in event, so bring your friends and family anytime between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to partake in the fun.

This event is free. Register to let us know you are coming! All supplies are provided and families and participants of all ages are welcome.

Please contact eventsnwa@bestfriends.org for more information.

Location: The Rachael Ray Foundation Volunteer Headquarters (Rm 116) inside Best Friends Pet Resource Center.

Registration is required.

A Celebration of Choctaw Art and Culture is a partnership between ACHE and Choctaw Nation Public Arts. The reception opening will be held Thursday, April 9th, 5-7pm, with the exhibition on display through May 22nd. Celebrate the voices, stories and artistry of Choctaw nation of Oklahoma in a vibrant exhibition featuring both traditional and contemporary works. This showcase honors Choctaw culture through pieces that reflect ancestral knowledge, lived experiences and modern expression. Experience powerful artwork, support Native American artists, and connect with the rich and enduring artistic legacy of the Choctaw Nation. Free. Open to the public. ACHE RIHWC 1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith.

A Celebration of Choctaw Art and Culture is a partnership between ACHE and Choctaw Nation Public Arts. The reception opening will be held Thursday, April 9th, 5-7pm, with the exhibition on display through May 22nd. Celebrate the voices, stories and artistry of Choctaw nation of Oklahoma in a vibrant exhibition featuring both traditional and contemporary works. This showcase honors Choctaw culture through pieces that reflect ancestral knowledge, lived experiences and modern expression. Experience powerful artwork, support Native American artists, and connect with the rich and enduring artistic legacy of the Choctaw Nation. Free. Open to the public. ACHE RIHWC 1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith.

Using principles learned from the Fundamentals, Figure/Head, and Painting classes, we’ll apply our knowledge and skills to Great Master artworks. We’ll learn watercolor basics (wet on wet,wet on dry, color mixing). Each week we’ll look at various artists such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Winslow Homer and more. From each, we’ll cover the human figure, landscapes, and abstracts.

All levels welcome!

Course Outline

Week 1: Overview/Review, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry/Damp, Water Control, Brushes

Week 2: Simple Volumes, Visualizing simple masses, Value

Week 3: Monochrome, Using Black and Earth-tones

Week 4: Warm and Cools

Week 5: Color, Working with Primaries, Color Mixing

Week 6: Long-Form Master Study, Applying our skills to a single study

Chefs in the Garden is NWA’s premier spring culinary fundraiser, bringing together the region’s top chefs and restaurants for an unforgettable evening benefiting the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Enjoy tastings from the area’s best chefs, live demonstrations, craft drinks, and a beautiful spring evening in the Garden.

A Celebration of Choctaw Art and Culture is a partnership between ACHE and Choctaw Nation Public Arts. The reception opening will be held Thursday, April 9th, 5-7pm, with the exhibition on display through May 22nd. Celebrate the voices, stories and artistry of Choctaw nation of Oklahoma in a vibrant exhibition featuring both traditional and contemporary works. This showcase honors Choctaw culture through pieces that reflect ancestral knowledge, lived experiences and modern expression. Experience powerful artwork, support Native American artists, and connect with the rich and enduring artistic legacy of the Choctaw Nation. Free. Open to the public. ACHE RIHWC 1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith.

Protect your pet! Bring your pet to our vaccine and microchip clinic by appointment only. Please bring all dogs on leashes and all cats in carriers. All vaccines and microchips are free.

Schedule your appointment here: bfas.org/appointmentnwa

Services offered:
Distemper/DHHP for dogs
HCP for cats
Rabies vaccine
Microchip

A Celebration of Choctaw Art and Culture is a partnership between ACHE and Choctaw Nation Public Arts. The reception opening will be held Thursday, April 9th, 5-7pm, with the exhibition on display through May 22nd. Celebrate the voices, stories and artistry of Choctaw nation of Oklahoma in a vibrant exhibition featuring both traditional and contemporary works. This showcase honors Choctaw culture through pieces that reflect ancestral knowledge, lived experiences and modern expression. Experience powerful artwork, support Native American artists, and connect with the rich and enduring artistic legacy of the Choctaw Nation. Free. Open to the public. ACHE RIHWC 1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith.

Looking for the best way to spend your evening? Join us every Wednesday in the RØDE House for Happy Hour with drink specials and free live music from local artists. This night features FRAWG!

Free, no tickets required.

Ages 21+ only. Please present a valid ID upon entry.

This event is part of our RØDE House Happy Hour series.