3W Magazine

***POSTPONED TO APRIL 23, 2021*** - Plant a Seed Soirée
2020-12-10
***POSTPONED TO APRIL 23, 2021*** – This annual fundraising event for the NWACC Foundation features a reception, entertainment and a seated dinner. For more information, visit www.nwaccfoundation.org.

***POSTPONED TO DEC. 4, 2021*** - O’ Night Divine Charity Ball
2020-12-05 18:00 (America/Denver) | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***POSTPONED TO DEC. 4, 2021*** – The annual Charity Ball at the John Q. Hammons Center is a black-tie event featuring top-notch entertainment, dinner, live auction and an over-the-top after party. Proceeds support enhanced programs, services and capital needs at Mercy Northwest Arkansas. For more information, visit www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa.

***CANCELED*** - Children’s Christmas Train
2020-12-05
***CANCELED*** – The Arts Center of the Ozarks is partnering with the Arkansas Missouri Railroad for the Children’s Christmas Train. Festivities include photos with Santa, craft stations, cookie decorating stations, pony rides, a winter wonderland and more. The train runs from Springdale to Johnson and back every hour. Proceeds benefit the Arts Center of the Ozarks’ children’s arts and education programming. For more information, visit www.acozarks.org.

***POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2021*** - Christmas at the Mansion
2020-12-04 | The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
***POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 2021*** – Kick off the holiday season with a festive journey of food and libations at The Peel Mansion. For more details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

Holiday Auction and Luncheon
2020-11-23
This event includes a luncheon and silent auction with lots of goodies for everyone. Proceeds from this event go to an endowed scholarship for horticulture students. For details, contact Scarlett Basore at scarlettbasore@gmail.com.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT NOV. 21-29*** - GOTR 5K
2020-11-21 - 2020-11-29 | Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville , AR, United States
Join Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas for the virtual GOTR 5K Nov. 21-29. Physical and emotional safety of our girls and volunteer coaches is our top priority. That’s why this year, we are going virtual! Join us to celebrate GOTR girls this season by completing a physical activity challenge! Girls in our community worked hard to train and need YOUR support to ensure ALL girls can have access to our life changing program! All registered participants will receive a packet with a finisher medal, racing bib and lots of surprises from our 5K sponsors! The first 200 to register are guaranteed a limited edition JUNK GOTR headband and a GOTR buff. Packet pick up will be Nov. 20th from 2-6 p.m. at 615 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712. Packets can also be mailed to your home address for an additional cost of $10.
For more information, visit www.gotrnwa.org.

NWA Boutique Show
2020-11-20 - 2020-11-21 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Shop over 150 boutiques featuring thousands of one-of-a-kind and custom items on Nov. 20 and 21 at the John Q. Hammons Center. Shoppers can find a list of safety precautions on the NWA Boutique Show website. For more information, visit www.nwaboutiqueshow.com.

Lights of the Ozarks
2020-11-20 | Fayetteville Square, Fayetteville, AR, United States
During the holiday season, the Fayetteville square is turned into a sparkling winter wonderland. The community gathers to enjoy a parade, carollers and street vendors. For details, visit www.experiencefayetteville.com.

TheatreSquared Gala
2020-11-19
Join the region’s arts, civic and corporate leaders in celebration and support of TheatreSquared’s work on stage and its outreach programs serving 18,000 students and teachers each year.For more details, visit www.theatre2.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** - National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
2020-11-18 11:30 - 13:00
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** – National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside in November to celebrate philanthropy and how much it enriches our world. The Northwest Arkansas chapter looks forward to recognizing the amazing local individuals and organizations that make a big difference in our community. The virtual celebration will be cast with a special link, which will be available to the public soon.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 HONOREES!
-Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, COVID -19 Hero
-The Schmieding Foundation, Lifetime Achievement
-Unilever, Outstanding Corporation
-Emily Ironside, Outstanding Fundraising Executive
-Jane Hunt Meade, Outstanding Philanthropist
-Mandy Macke, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
-Northwest Arkansas Council, Special Judges Award
-Fayetteville High School Student Council, Youth in Philanthropy
For more details, visit community.afpnet.org/afparnorthwestchapter/home.

***POSTPONED TO 2021*** - Corporate Appreciation Luncheon
2020-11-17 | Embassy Suites, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***POSTPONED TO 2021*** – Join the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County at Embassy Suites as corporate sponsors are thanked for their continued support and dedication. For details, visit www.spsfbc.org.

A FUNdraiser FORE Kids Like No Other
2020-11-15 14:00 - 17:00
First Tee – Northwest Arkansas is excited to be celebrating its 15th anniversary by hosting A FUNdraiser FORE Kids Like No Other from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 15 at Topgolf in Rogers. We are putting the FUN back in FUNdraiser – and what better way to do that than hosting our event at Topgolf Rogers – one of the newest FUN venues in Northwest Arkansas. The event includes Unlimited Topgolf play, dinner, and drinks. All proceeds will directly benefit the underserved youth in the Northwest Arkansas communities with our new Character Development Mobile Unit. This first of its kind mobile unit will allow us to increase our outreach in the community, to ensure no child is left out of the life skills, core values, and character development teaching we provide through our First Tee programming, by taking our curriculum on the road and in to the neighborhoods. For more information, visit www.firstteenorthwestarkansas.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT NOV. 14-29*** - Turkey Trot for Heroes
2020-11-14 - 2020-11-29 | Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT NOV. 14-29*** – Register for the 13th annual SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes!⁠ All Military and First Responders can use code “SheepDog” for $5 off your registration by visiting the link in SDIA’s Instagram bio.⁠⁠ Since the event has gone VIRTUAL, you can run anytime, anywhere Nov. 14-29 to honor all of our amazing heroes. Register for the event here. For more information, visit www.sheepdogia.org.

Holiday Shop Uniquely Crafted
2020-11-13 - 2020-11-14 | Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Shop for the holidays at this event at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers. For more details, visit www.dscnwa.com.

***CANCELED*** - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Silent Auction
2020-11-13 | The Orchard Event Venue, Bentonville, Arkansas
***CANCELED*** – Enjoy a night of food, fun and fellowship at The Orchard Event Venue in Bentonville. For more details, contact Angela D’Amico at angela@arryr.org.

***CANCELED*** - Jewels of Giving Gala
2020-11-13 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CANCELED*** – This gala at the John Q. Hammons Center is a night of dinner, live and silent auctions, and more to help NWA Food Bank raise awareness and funds for the food insecure in the region. For more information, visit www.nwafoodbank.org.

Swing fore Wishes
2020-11-11 16:30
Please join Make-A-Wish Mid-South on Nov. 11 for Swing fore Wishes Topgolf Challenge at Topgolf in Rogers! All money raised stays here locally to help grant wishes to local children with critical illnesses. For information on tickets or information on how to become an event sponsor, please contact Chrissa at chrissa@theduleygroup.com. Register online at http://site.wish.org/goto/MakeAWishTopGolf20.

Light of Hope
2020-11-10
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Northwest Arkansas provides compassionate volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children. We are committed to ensuring a consistent voice, safe home, and promising future for children in foster care. The annual Light of Hope event is taking place virtually this year! Join the event on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. or noon for inspiring stories of the power of our advocacy. The event link is https://app.mobilecause.com/e/z-iNtw?vid=dlu7y. For more details, visit https://www.nwacasa.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL NOV. 9-12*** - A Very Special Art Show
2020-11-09 - 2020-11-12
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL NOV. 9-12*** – This year’s A Very Special Art Show will look different to prioritize the health and safety of our students, clients, staff, and the community. 2020’s A Very Special Art Show will feature an online auction with artwork created by the kids and adults at Sunshine School. Bidding opens online at 8 a.m. on Nov. 9 and bidding closes at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12. Find the online auction here: https://artshow2020.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse. For more information, visit www.nwasunshineschool.org.

***CANCELED*** - Art of Hospice
2020-11-07 | Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
***CANCELED*** – Enjoy an evening at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, featuring an elegant dinner and wine pairings inspired by artwork selected from the museum’s collection. For more information, visit www.nwacircleoflife.com.

***CANCELED*** - Game Plan Conference
2020-11-06 | Fellowship Bible Church, Rogers, Arkansas
***CANCELED*** – This free, public event at the Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers focuses on empowering caregivers, continuing education for health care professionals and supporting those with any form of dementia in the Northwest Arkansas region. For more details, visit www.broylesfoundation.org.

Big Night Gala
2020-11-06 | The Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
This year is the 25th anniversary of the Big Night Gala! Enjoy a signature sit-down dinner, a video presentation and live auction. The Jones Center is also providing a virtual attendance option for off-site guests to tune into a live 1-hour program to celebrate the center’s 25th anniversary. All of the gala proceeds stay local to benefit the center. For details, visit www.thejonescenter.net.

***RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 1*** - One Walk
2020-11-01
***RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 1*** – JDRF One Walk will be held on Nov. 1. For more details, visit www.jdrf.org.

***CANCELED*** - Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular
2020-10-30 | Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
***CANCELED*** – Enjoy hayrides, games, food, children’s costume contests and the chance to see the tigers at night at the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. For information, visit www.tcwr.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION OCT. 29 AND ONLINE ART SALE NOV. 1-8*** - Little Black Dress
2020-10-29 | Record, 104 SW A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION OCT. 29 AND ONLINE ART SALE NOV. 1-8*** – Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas will host a virtual panel discussion at 6 p.m. Oct. 29. The panelists are Megan Crozier, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant, Sam’s Club; Linda Naiman, founder, Creativity at Work; and Anne Kraybill, Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Attendees will receive early access to Dress for Success NWA’s online art sale, happening Nov. 1-8. The purpose of the art sale is to bring visibility to local artists and women’s interests and to raise funds for Dress for Success NWA. Learn more at www.dfsnwa.org.

Hero Half Marathon
2020-10-25
This year’s Hero Half Marathon will be a self-supported, chip-timed event on its original date of Sunday, Oct. 25. On race day, there will be a start line set up starting at 6 a.m. at Lokomotion at Lake Fayetteville and the finish line set up at the Walton Arts Center parking lot on Dickson Street until 6 p.m. You will sign up for a time slot and come run the race at your own pace! The number of and duration between time slots will differ depending upon how many people sign up, so we will update everyone on this when the time gets closer. Your bib is your chip and JAYMAX Race Timing Services will be out there to time you.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, this course will be completely open. No intersections will be shut down so please use caution, and there will be NO aid stations on the course. Please come prepared to self-support yourself for hydration and nutrition. Also, we will NOT be offering a shuttle to the start line so please make preparations for this on your own.
Relay participants: This year’s “relay” will be a quarter marathon (6.55 miles) you get to run with your partner! So this also means we are adding a quarter marathon!
Our goal is to offer something as close to the Hero Half Marathon experience you’ve been hoping for, but we must make some tough decisions and alterations to make sure our runners and volunteers are safe. Of course if you do not feel comfortable with this solution, you will still have the option to get your packet and medal, and run the race from your home. If you choose to run virtually, you will have until Nov. 8 to complete your race.
If you run a virtual race, you will not have a bib or chip. You must download and track your run on the RaceJoy app. Runners who race in person Oct. 25 may also use RaceJoy, but the app provides a GPS-estimated time. Official times will be based off the chips in your bib. All race results (live and virtual) will be displayed together; however, only in-person runners will be eligible for awards.
For more details, visit www.herohalfmarathon.com.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** - Red Shoe Shindig
2020-10-24
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** – The Red Shoe Shindig, featuring the theme A Night in Morocco, has changed to a virtual event at 6 p.m. Oct. 24. The ticket purchase includes a five course meal prepared by Chef Steven Brooks, a Party Pack containing all the essentials to have a great time at home with your guests, and a floral arrangement! Visit www.redshoeshindig.com for more details.

Laughability 9
2020-10-24
This annual fundraising event features a VIP tour of the Ability Tree facility in Siloam Springs, food trucks, a photo booth, live and silent auctions, and comedic entertainment. For more details, visit www.abilitytree.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** - Fresh StART
2020-10-24 | Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W Central Ave, Bentonville, AR, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** – Join Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter on Oct. 24 for Fresh StART! New look, same event! Fresh StART is the signature fundraising event for the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter. This year it is a fully virtual event where you can party from the comfort of your own home with an evening of games, music, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks centered on an auction of works from regionally renowned professional artists and artisans and art pieces donated by the shelter’s clients from the in-shelter art program. With your ticket purchase, you will receive a party box, complete with food, drinks, and gifts, delivered to your front porch (within the NWA area).
This event aligns with the mission and programs of NWAWS, incorporating art as a therapeutic process to help adults and children connect with their emotions, develop self-awareness and a voice.
The Honorary Chair, Jason Fremstad (VP, Adult Beverages, Walmart), along with 2020 co-chairs Venessa Yates (VP, snacks, Walmart) and Seth Malley (VP, beverages, Walmart) invite you to join in the effort to raise money for the needs of the shelter. For more details, visit www.nwaws.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 24*** - Dogwood Walk
2020-10-24 | Gulley Park, 1850 E. Township St., Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 24*** – Parade your fur babies at Gulley Park for the Dogwood Walk, which features dog contests, pet treats and more. For details, visit www.hsozarks.org.
