• Clay Maxey and Eric Cunningham

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• Clay and Heather Maxey

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• General Motors Dealer of the Year

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• Everett Maxey Sales Team

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• General Motors Dealer of the Year

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Everett Maxey Buick Pontiac GMC held an open house last night to celebrate the dealership being named 2011 General Motors Dealer of the Year. Clay Maxey accepted the award from Eric Cunningham, regional sales and marketing manager for GM, who was on hand at the event. Clay attributed his team at Everett Maxey for the dealership’s success. Bentonville High School Football Coach Barry Lunney also spoke about the importance of teamwork and winning. Coach Lunney is a longtime friend and customer of the dealership.

The award, given to only two percent of Chevrolet, Buik, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the South Central region, is the dealership’s first. To receive Dealer of the Year recognition, Everett Maxey was seen as a top performer in sales and customer service, and also showed a commitment to these areas on a long-term basis by retaining customers. Everett Maxey is the only GM dealer in Northwest Arkansas to receive this award.

• Cameron and Monica Smith, Hank Henderson, Sarah Beth Henderson

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• Brandie Perry, Jeanne Cashman

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• Mark and Dijuana Lewis, Suzy and Chuck Fehlig

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• Heather McIntyre, Holly Hook, Cammy Jo McCain

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• Cathy Zenker, Brandy Becker, Jenny Marrs, Katy Marrs

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• Mandy McBee, Jeannette Latham

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 Who: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

What: Run for the Roses Hope Gala

When and where: May 5 at Horton Farms in Bentonville

They may have been a long way from Churchill Downs, but that didn’t stop supporters of JDRF NWA from running for the roses and donning their best hats on Saturday for the organization’s annual Hope Gala. The Hershey Company sponsored the lavish event, which included a hat contest and a VIP wine tasting sponsored by Diagio. Hank Henderson, President and CEO of America’s Car-Mart was honored at the event. JDRF provides support for children and adults with the disease and their families.

To see a complete gallery of images from this event, please click here.

• Hopetini

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• Angela and Josh Gillooley, Lori and Steve Collins

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• Jack and Mechelle Sinclair, Melanie and Walt Gallagher, Kristal and John Aden

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• John Bel, Melanie and Walt Gallagher

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• David and Celia Swanson, Scott Letts

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• Mike and Tracy Hook, Karey Marrs, Mike Sewell

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• Steve and Lori Collins

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• Annye DeGrand, Leslie Zanoff, Kasie Yokley

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• Lori Collins, Denise Garner

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 Who: Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation

What: Color of Hope VIP Event

When and where: May 4 at Ruth’s Chris PRIME Lounge

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation hosted a VIP party for its sponsors and donors of the upcoming Color of Hope Gala and Will Golf 4 Kids events. Lori and Steve Collins, co-chairs of Color of Hope, thanked the crowd for their support of the annual events, which raise funds to support the mission of Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Friday night’s VIP event was also the unveiling of the 2012 Hopetini—a delicious green cocktail sponsored by Ruth’s Chris and and will be served at the color-themed Gala.

The 19^th annual Will Golf 4 Kids and 5^th annual Color of Hope Gala will take place on August 9 and 10. The golf tournament will be held at the Kingsdale Golf Complex in Bella Vista and will include a shotgun start, four-person scramble. The Color of Hope Gala will be on August 10 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers and will feature a three-course dinner with live and silent auctions, as well as live music and dancing. For more information on the events, please visit www.willgolf4kids.org.

To see a gallery of images from this event, please click here.

• Dr. Rebecca Aleck, Jan Shinnal, Becky Shaffer

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• Susan Duke, Janina Darker, Brittney Duke

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• Mechelle Sinclair, Kristal Aden, Lori O'Connor

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• Cathy Reid, Yvonne Ley

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• Cathanna Spears, Valerie Hillard, Sonya Allen, Michelle Jenkins

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• Kathy Foraker, Jene Huffman, Katie Anderson, Angela Delille

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• Kathleen Motheral, Elizabeth Miller, Stacy Kelley

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 Who: Saving Grace

What: Butterflies & Blooms Luncheon

When and where: May 3 at John Q. Hammon Convention Center in Rogers

Dr. Rebecca Aleck spoke to an enthusiastic crowd yesterday at the Saving Grace Butterflies and Blooms Luncheon at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. Dr. Aleck told her own story of growing up in foster care and what it’s like to age out of the system. Saving Grace serves young women who have done just that in order to help them prepare for independent living. The Butterflies & Blooms Luncheon, in its third year, supports the mission of Saving Grace to provide opportunity, hope and security to these young women. To see a complete gallery of images from the luncheon, please click here.

• Susie Davis, Beckye Clark, Linda Woollett

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• Sarah Fowler, Beckie Moore

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• Michelle and Paul Paschal

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• Leslie Carpenter, Bob Looney, Karen Gray

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• Kim and Lt. Governor Mark Darr

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• Jennifer and Philip Cristofaro

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• Jack Eaton, Karen and Randy Parker, Skye and Mark Fried

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• Dave and Wendie Ferguson, Skye and Mark Fried, Mike Houston, Jack Eaton

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 Who: Alzheimer’s Association

What: Memory Gala

When and where: May 1 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center

The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Arkansas Memory Gala held a rare Tuesday night event on May 1 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. This year’s theme, This Is Our Time, focused on the Alzheimer’s epidemic that affects an estimated 5.4 million Americans, and is expected to reach more than 16-million Americans by mid-century. Proceeds from the Memory Gala will directly support critically-needed research for a cure, and the Alzheimer’s Association’s programs and services that are provided at no charge—including care consultations, caregiver counseling, 24-hour telephone helpline, support groups, information referral, education services and more. The event featured a cocktail hour, dinner and wine service, exciting raffle and live auction items, and a special recognition to the Walmart Foundation for their ongoing support of the Alzheimer’s Association community support programs. To see a complete gallery of images from the event, please click here.

• Brad Reed, Ben Smith, Ryan Vickmark

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• Emily Farnan, Joe and Kathy Farnan, Mackenzie and Nick Tallman

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• Stacey Zimmerman, Ann Terrill

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• Shane and Peggy Mills, Cale Mills

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• Ed Parrish, Karen Freeman

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• Diane Pharis, Ann Limebarger

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• Cassie and Ben Booth

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• Bronwen Hutchins, Marie Sapozinik

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 Who: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Northwest Arkansas

What: Construction Bash

When and where: April 28 at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Northwest Arkansas hosted its annual Construction Bash on April 28 at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center. The event culminated the organization’s Playhouse Palooza—a two week open house at the Northwest Arkansas Mall featuring special playhouses on display constructed by local builders, contractors and craftsman, which were sold to benefit CASA. The Construction Bash featured music from Leah and the Mojo Doctors, wine and beer from Galzer’s Distributing and great food. Guests also had an opportunity to win one of the six playhouses, as well as bid on other great auction items. The mission of CASA of Northwest Arkansas is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. To see a complete gallery of images from the Construction Bash, please click here.

• Circle of Care Wine and Cheese Social

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• Circle of Care Wine and Cheese Social

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• Circle of Care Wine and Cheese Social

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• Circle of Care Wine and Cheese Social

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• Circle of Care Wine and Cheese Social

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• Circle of Care Wine and Cheese Social

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• Circle of Care Wine and Cheese Social

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• Circle of Care Wine and Cheese Social

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• Circle of Care Wine and Cheese Social

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The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter hosted a social event for its Circle of Care last night. The event was held at the beautiful home of Cindy and Duncan Mac Naughton and featured a wine and cheese tasting. The evening was open to potential members of the Circle of Care interested in helping support the Children’s Shelter mission of providing a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future to children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected.

The Circle of Care is an annual giving group open to all people who wish to support the mission of the Children’s Shelter with an annual gift of at least $500 per year. Only 20 percent of the Children’s Shelter revenue is funded by the state. Because of this, the gifts made by Circle of Care members help the Shelter fund a variety of expenses, such as transportation to doctor’s appointments, throwing birthday parties for each child, serving over 50,000 meals a year, as well as special field trips as part of the Expanding Horizons program. To find out more about the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter and the Circle of Care, please click here.

• 3 Penny Acre

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• Beth and Fred Stephens, Jayme and Jonathan Wilson

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• Robin Mero, Alexandria Mero, Laura Kellams, Sarah Daigle Scott

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• Karen and David Stitt

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• Carol Cooper, Carol Reel, RuAnn Ewing

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• Tricia and Jerry Carmichael, Keaton Smith, Megan Wallace

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• Ray and Aimee Avery

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• Kristi and Matt Crafton

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 Who: Ozark Natural Science Center

What: Call of the Wild

When and where: April 21 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers

Ozark Natural Science Center and guests of Call of the Wild 2012 lit up the night on Saturday evening at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. This signature fundraiser of Ozark Natural Science Center celebrated its 20^th year and featured live and silent auctions packed full of local art and unique items, as well as dinner and live entertainment from 3 Penny Acre. Ozark Natural Science Center has served more than 45,000 children through education and immersion programs aimed at enhancing the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Ozark natural environment. Click here to see a complete gallery of images from Call of the Wild.

• Greg and Jody Pinson, Kim and Joe Grady

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• Future Stars Gala

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• Jacob Hutson, Joe Grady, Stephanie Brown, Bob Hrin, Jim Breach

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• Meg and Mark Kreuter, Darryl and Mary Zettle

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• Lori and Joe O'Connor

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• Matt Davis, Chandi and John Owen

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• David and Mitzi Carmon, Lee and Pat Lockridge

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• Terri Allen, Nick Flint

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• Christina Rodriguez, Brad Bennett, Jennifer Cole

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• Bethany Haefner, Brandie Perry

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 Who: Boys & Girls Club of Benton County

What: Great Futures Gala

When and where: April 20 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers

Great futures are begin at the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County and to celebrate this, the club hosted its annual Great Futures Gala on April 20. Held at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers, the Gala was sponsored by Unilever. Joe Grady, Vice President of Candy and Impulse Merchandising for Walmart, served as honorary chairman of the event. The evening kicked off with a social hour and VIP wine tasting, and also featured fabulous auction items to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County. To see a complete gallery of images from the Great Futures Gala, please click here.

• Sarah Fennel, Lori Vincent, Linley Dust

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• Restore Humanity Dinner

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• Anna Cottrell, Anna George

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• Jorge Corzo, Maria Rodriguez

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• Ken Shireman, Josie White

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• Rick and Amy Sorrell, Michelle and Peter McSorley

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• Kimberly Clinehens, Debbie Miller, Erika Oakes

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• Michelle Fyfe, Brooke McDonald

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 Who: Restore Humanity

What: Annual Wine Dinner

When and where: April 22 at Bordino’s Restaurant in Fayetteville

It was a successful year for Restore Humanity’s Wine Dinner, which took place Sunday evening at Bordino’s with tremendous support from the Northwest Arkansas community. The event drew quite a crowd for Chef Darrin’s handpicked menu featuring four courses and Californian wine pairings for each. Proceeds from the Wine Dinner will support the James Christopher Opot Children’s Centre—the foundational project of Restore Humanity that provides medical care as well emotional, psychological and educational support in a safe and stable home environment for 15 Kenyan children. Restore Humanity is a local organization with a global reach dedicated to bettering the lives of the less fortunate around the world. You can see a complete gallery of images from this event by clicking here.