3W Magazine

Leading with Excellence Awards Gala
2022-02-26
Black Action Collective’s Leading with Excellence Awards Gala on Feb. 26 is a black-tie celebration bringing together over 300 community members and philanthropists to recognize black community leaders for their impact and influence in our community. The event is filled with fun, food, collaboration, music, and dancing. This year, Black Action Collective will also recognize its 2021 SURJ Champions at the event. The keynote speaker for the event is James Perkins, Mayor of Selma, Alabama. For more details, visit https://bacnwa.org/.

Continental Connections
2022-02-26
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas’ Continental Connections will be 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Walton Arts Center. The program includes: Grażyna Bacewicz, Overture for Orchestra; Dinuk Wijeratne, Tabla Concerto; and Schumann, Symphony No. 2. For more details, visit https://www.sonamusic.org/.

Arkansas Miss Amazing 2022
2022-02-26
Arkansas Miss Amazing will be Feb. 26 at Bentonville Community Church. The nonprofit provides opportunities for girls and women with disabilities across Arkansas to build self-esteem. For more details, visit https://missamazing.org/chapters/AR.

Out-of-the-Box Luncheon
2022-03-04 | Record, 104 Southwest A Street, Bentonville, AR, United States
The 11th annual Out-of-the-Box Luncheon will take place on March 4, 2022, at Record in downtown Bentonville. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., program will begin at noon. This year’s luncheon will be hosted by Jaclyn Washington-House of KNWA/FOX24 and feature a fireside chat with Andrea Albright, Executive Vice President for Global Sourcing for Walmart. Proceeds go to support Girls on the Run’s mission to envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. For more information, visit https://www.gotrnwa.org/.

Starlight Gala
2022-03-05

NWA Fashion Week
2022-03-10 - 2022-03-12

Shooting For Scholarships
2022-03-10 - 2022-03-12
Shooting For Scholarships is an event hosted by Arkansas Athletes Outreach from March 10-12 in Rogers. Teams will shoot a total of 100 free throws and compete against other teams to make the most baskets and raise the most money. Funds raised will be used toward scholarships for AAO players. For more information, visit https://www.aaoteam.org/.

Arkansas Dance Marathon
2022-03-12
Arkansas Dance Marathon on March 12 is a student-run nonprofit organization that raises money for the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital — Arkansas Children’s Northwest. Put on your dancing shoes! For more details, visit https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=4628.

Irish 5K/10K
2022-03-12

Pink Ribbon Luncheon
2022-03-17
The Pink Ribbon Luncheon is happening on March 17, 2022. For more information, visit https://www.komen.org/.

Spring PopUp Event
2022-03-17
Join NextUp Northwest Arkansas for an in-person networking and fun workout hosted by Full Out Barre! Space is limited and event is open to NEW Northwest Arkansas members only. For more information, visit https://www.newonline.org/regions/northwest-arkansas.

"Hamilton"
2022-03-22 - 2022-04-03
“Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater — a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, “Hamilton” is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. For more information, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

"Meteor Shower"
2022-03-25 - 2022-03-27, 2022-03-31 - 2022-04-03
This hilarious comedy finds Corky and Norm excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. For more information, visit https://www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

100th Annual Celebration of Business & Community
2022-03-29

Virtual Celebration Luncheon
2022-03-30
This virtual luncheon celebrates the successes of Life Styles, Inc., clients, staff, volunteers, employers and the Northwest Arkansas community. For details, visit www.lifestylesinc.org.

Spring Mentoring Event
2022-03-31
The virtual Spring Mentoring Event on March 31 is hosted by NextUp Northwest Arkansas. For more information, visit https://www.newonline.org/regions/northwest-arkansas.

***CANCELED*** - Moving Forward Banquet
2022-03-31

Hall of Honor
2022-03-31
Fayetteville Public Education Foundation’s Hall of Honor will be March 31, 2022, at Fayetteville Public Library. Hall of Honor inductees are Dr. Martha Sharkey, FHS Class of 1986; John Newman, FHS Class of 1996; and Barbara Prichard, Fayetteville Public Schools Educator. Joining for the induction into the 25th Anniversary of the Hall of Honor will be the 2020 honorees: William Storey, Larry Shackelford and Rocky Tsai. For more information, visit https://www.fayedfoundation.org.

Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally
2022-04-01
Make plans with your families, coworkers, and friends to join Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County at the 2022 Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally in Downtown Bentonville. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. April 1, take the first step to eliminate child abuse in our community by showing your support and kicking off Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month! For more details, visit https://cacbentonco.com/.

Pinwheels for Prevention
2022-04-01
Join the fight against child abuse by participating in Children’s Safety Center’s Pinwheels for Prevention. This event is held annually, all across the nation during the month of April, which is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. This nationally recognized event acknowledges the importance of communities working together to prevent child physical and sexual abuse.
Kick off the month by placing banners, signs, and pinwheels outside of your business or home. Pinwheels are placed alongside to recognize the importance of our children, the future they represent, and the things our community can do every day to make sure they are safe and protected.
You can do your part this April by purchasing one of these signs or banners and place it outside your home or business along with sparkly pinwheels.
Also join Children’s Safety Center and Mayor Sprouse on Friday, April 1 at 1 p.m. at the corner of Emma Ave and Thompson. Mayor Sprouse will read a proclamation and declare April, Child Abuse Awareness Month as we place pinwheels around our banner.
Then join Children’s Safety Center and Mayor Jordan on the same day at 3:30 p.m at the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club. Mayor Jordan will read a proclamation and declare April, Child Abuse Awareness Month as we place pinwheels around our banner.
For more information, visit https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org/.

The Big Bet Poker Tournament & Casino Night
2022-04-01
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas for The Big Bet Poker Tournament & Casino Night on April 1 at Hunt Tower in Rogers! All proceeds directly funds our enrollments, matches, and all match activities. A variety of casino games will be offered and a Texas Hold’em poker tournament with lots of great prizes for the winners. Enjoy heavy appetizers and a full bar of wine, beer, and spirits. For more details, visit https://www.bbbsnwa.org/.

Slay the Distance
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-22
Slay the Distance will be from April 1-22. Cost will be $100 per family (up to 6 participants) and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School will collect your walking/biking/running/swimming mileage for the total group. Then on April 23 at 10 a.m., at the SVdP school playground, there will be a kids’ fun run, prize announcements, and T-shirt & snack handouts. For more details, visit https://svdpschool.net/.

Virtual Pet Stampede
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-30
Lace up your shoes and leash up your pets for Circle of Life’s 2022 Pet Stampede! This fun virtual walk will take place during the month of April from the comfort of your own home. There is no limit on how long or far to walk: enjoy the time with your family and pets! Proceeds will benefit the Circle of Life’s Pet Peace of Mind program. Pet Peace of Mind enriches the quality of life for our hospice patients and the pets they love by helping with vet appointments, walks, feeding, and foster care if needed. To sign up, visit https://runsignup.com/PetStampede.

***RESCHEDULED FROM FEB. 5 TO APRIL 2*** - All In Casino Night
2022-04-02
***RESCHEDULED FROM FEB. 5 TO APRIL 2*** – Teen Action & Support Center’s All In Casino Night will be at Embassy Suites in Rogers. For more details, visit https://tascnwa.org/.

Half Marathon
2022-04-02

Distinguished Scholars Brunch
2022-04-02 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas’ Distinguished Scholars Brunch is 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 2 at Fayetteville Public Library. For more details, visit https://spsfnwa.org/.

NWA Gives
2022-04-07
NWA Gives features 12 hours of giving from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 7. Early giving begins on March 31. NWA Gives Day provides a unique opportunity for nonprofits to share their mission, amplify their message, and raise the money needed to do their work! For more information, visit https://www.nwagives.org/giving-events/nwa22/home.

Dusty Paws Tour
2022-04-07 - 2022-04-08
The Best Friends Pet Resource Center is breaking the mold — and the blueprint — of traditional animal shelters. This revolutionary space will transform the way that shelters serve pets and engage communities in saving lives.
Join Best Friends Animal Society for the Dusty Paws Tour on either April 7 or 8 at 1312 Melissa Drive in Bentonville. You’ll be the first to see how some truly unique features — including the adoption space, enrichment rooms for dogs and cats, transport area and volunteer bridge — will come together. Since construction has been humming along, we expect both the main building and the veterinary services clinic to be at various stages of framing and drywalling during the tours.
The Dusty Paws Tours will run in small groups of five to eight people and will be approximately 30 minutes each. Please note that you’ll be standing and walking in a construction area. Attendees will be provided with hard hats and must wear closed-toe shoes to join a tour.
Best Friends Animal Society is building a welcoming and inclusive place that will become a point of pride for the region and a model of community-supported sheltering for the entire nation. See the Best Friends Pet Resource Center as it comes to life at 1312 Melissa Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712.
To schedule a tour, email Kristin Switzer at kristins@bestfriends.org.

Northwest Arkansas Heart Ball
2022-04-08
