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April Events 2023
· SPSFNWA Distinguished Scholars Brunch - April 1 · CSC Pickleball Tournament - April 1 · CSC Pinwheels for Prevention - April 1-30 · BBBS NWA Big Business Brunch - April 4 · NWA Gives Day - April 6 · BBBS NWA Battle of the Banks - April 6 · CAC of Benton County...
Leading Ladies: Jaclyn House
In our 2023 issue, we’re shining the light on some outstanding leading ladies for all their accomplishments and contributions to society. JACLYN HOUSEHost and Producer, "Good Day NWA," KNWA/FOX 24 Originally from Chicago, Jaclyn House came to Arkansas more than 20...
Leading Ladies: Jessica DuQuesne
In our 2023 issue, we’re shining the light on some outstanding leading ladies for all their accomplishments and contributions to society. JESSICA DUQUESNESr. Omnichannel Marketing Lead, Walmart/Sam's Club - The Hershey Co. Jessica DuQuesne is a seasoned marketer and...
Pro Padel League franchise based in Northwest Arkansas
A new professional Padel franchise is coming to Northwest Arkansas. Arkansas Matrix, the team based at Matrix Club in Lowell, is one of seven franchises in the Pro Padel League (PPL), North America’s first professional Padel league. The league's inaugural season...
Leading Ladies: Julie Barber
In our 2023 issue, we’re shining the light on some outstanding leading ladies for all their accomplishments and contributions to society. JULIE BARBERExecutive Vice President, General Merchandising, Walmart U.S. Julie Barber grew up in Searcy — a small town in central...
Best Friends Pet Resource Center Opens March 11 in Bentonville
Bentonville, Arkansas, an area characterized by community and innovation, will become home to Best Friends Animal Society’s Best Friends Pet Resource Center on March 11. The center is a first-of-its-kind animal shelter, benefiting animals and people of the community...
Athlete Advocate Consortium: Don’t just play the game. Change it for good.
It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it. And Mandy and Bryan Hunt have created a nonprofit organization that people all around the country are trying to emulate. The Hunts founded Athlete Advocate Consortium (AAC) – an organization that provides a full-time team...
March Events 2023
· TheatreSquared's "Sanctuary City" - March 1-April 9 · Arkansas Athletes Outreach (AAO) Shooting for Scholarships - March 2-9 · Girls on the Run NWA Out-of-the-Box Luncheon - March 3 · Fayetteville Junior Civic League I Love Fayetteville Big Party - March 3...
Kirstie Sims: Sparking change through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity
Kirstie Sims is a Senior Director leading the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity, where she oversees Walmart and the Walmart Foundation’s commitment of $100 million over five years to promote equity and address systemic racism in four national systems: health,...
February Events 2023
· Junior League of NWA Moonlight Masquerade - Feb. 3 · Teen Action & Support Center All In Casino Night - Feb. 4 · AACF Soup Sunday - Feb. 5 · NextUp NWA Lunch & Learn - Feb. 9 · Jackson L. Graves Foundation Ooh! La, la! A Chocolate and Wine Pairing Dinner -...