3W Magazine

Mobil 1 Fall Classic
2022-10-07 | Topgolf, 3919 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Swinging into great futures! Join Boys & Girls Club of Benton County for a unique fundraising event Oct. 7 at Topgolf, engaging golfers and non-golfers alike to raise funds for the nonprofit. Guests will have an opportunity to engage in Topgolf tournament play in groups of three or more and enjoy a delicious breakfast bar. For more information, visit https://www.bgcbentoncounty.org/.

Vintage Market Days
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-09 | Benton County Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville, AR, United States
Vintage Market Days Oct. 7-9 at Benton County Fairgrounds. Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Each Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in different venues. For more details, visit https://vintagemarketdays.com/market/nw-arkansas/.

Kiss a Pig Gala
2022-10-08 | Rogers Convention Center
The 20th annual Arkansas Diabetes Association’s Kiss a Pig Gala, presented by Abbott Nutrition, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Rogers Convention Center. This year’s theme is Breakfast at Tusk-any’s, and the 2022 pig is named Audrey Hamburn. The black-tie gala includes dinner, auctions, the infamous pig kissing ceremony, dancing, and live entertainment by Who’s Bad, the ultimate music-and-dance driven Michael Jackson homage. Candidates earn the privilege of kissing the pig at the gala to show appreciation for the animal’s heroic role in diabetes research and treatment as an early source of insulin. The Breakfast at Tusk-any’s Kiss a Pig Gala Candidate Class of 2022 includes:
Walmart / Sam’s Club Category: Ralph Clare, Nathan Triska
Large Business Category: Haley Wade, Jennifer Ring, Stephanie Warbis, Waylon Walburn
Small Business Category: Erika Finnestead-Estes, Lance Belline, Scheri Scarlett, Seth Swafford, Summer Lane
Help bend the curve of diabetes by supporting your favorite candidate to KISS THE PIG at diabetes.org/20thkissapig.

MORE THAN PINK Walk
2022-10-08
The Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk will be Oct. 8 at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. For more details, visit https://www.komen.org/.

Fall Harvest Celebration
2022-10-08
Fall Harvest Celebration is Cobblestone Farms’ largest fundraiser of the year. Join the nonprofit on Oct. 8 at The Berry Farm for a silent auction, dinner provided by Brightwater’s culinary students, local beer and wine, and live music! Tickets available on the Cobblestone website at https://cobblestonefarms.org/harvestcelebration/.

Strut Your Mutt
2022-10-08 | Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Best Friends Animal Society’s annual fundraising dog walk and festival, Strut Your Mutt, will come to NWA for the first time ever on Oct. 8. The event brings together communities to raise money to save the lives of homeless pets. Participants can choose to support and raise funds for Best Friends or their favorite local participating animal welfare organization. The event will be held at Osage Park in Bentonville from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
On the day of the event, fundraising efforts are celebrated with the group dog walk, followed by a fun-filled festival where four- and two-legged participants of all ages can enjoy a smooch your pooch photo booth, food trucks, raffles, music, contests and more. This year’s fundraising goal is $50,000. Registration starts at 9 a.m., the walk begins at 10 a.m. and the event ends at 12 p.m.
Best Friends Strut Your Mutt in NWA features local animal organizations raising crucial funds needed to save the lives of more pets in their care. Walkers can sign up as individuals or members of a team. Registration is $20 and includes a T-shirt. The event is not limited to dog lovers; many cat organizations have also benefitted from being a part of Strut Your Mutt. For full information on participating rescue groups and shelters, fundraising opportunities, walk and festival details, and more, visit https://bestfriends.org/strut-your-mutt.

Oktoberfest
2022-10-08 | The Grove Comedy Club, 808 S. Bloomington St., Lowell, AR, 72745, United States
Ale-Truism’s Oktoberfest fundraiser is Saturday, Oct. 8, from 4-11 p.m. The event will be outdoors on The Grove Comedy Club campus in Lowell and will feature live music from several local artists, craft beer from NWA breweries, food, games and prizes. General admission tickets are $30 through Oct. 7. IDs will be checked at the door. There will be a kid’s zone; however, all children are the responsibility of their accompanying adults. All of the proceeds will go to the NWA Food Bank, helping support food insecure families in our immediate area. For tickets and more information, visit https://ale-truism.com/oktoberfest-fundraiser.

Golftoberfest
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-23
Golftoberfest is NWA’s ORIGINAL Mini-Golf Tourney! Golftoberfest is a family-friendly event where SPSFNWA recipients and their families are also invited to participate. Golftoberfest is a great way to encourage your family, friends, and co-workers to get out and play for a good cause. Held at Gator Golf in Fayetteville and Golf Mountain in Lowell, this two-week event from Oct. 8-23 gives you the opportunity to go play at a safe, socially-distanced time of your choosing! For more details, visit https://spsfnwa.org/Golftoberfest/.

Big Business Brunch
2022-10-12 | 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The Big Business Brunch at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at 21c Museum Hotel will feature Silvia Azrai Kawas and Corey Bender. For more information, visit https://www.bbbsnwa.org/.

A Round for the Kids
2022-10-12 | Topgolf, 3919 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter’s A Round for the the Kids will be 2-5 p.m. Oct. 12 at Topgolf in Rogers. For more details, visit https://nwacs.org/events/aroundforthekids/.

"Detroit '67"
2022-10-12 - 2022-11-06 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
In 1967 Detroit, Motown music is getting the party started, and Chelle and her brother Lank are making ends meet by turning their basement into an after-hours joint. But when a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pent-up feelings erupt, so does their city, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the ’67 riots. Winner of the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama, this resonant play sizzles to the soundtrack of the 1960s. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org/detroit-67.

Courage Awards Luncheon
2022-10-13 | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Peace at Home’s annual Courage Awards Luncheon is back in-person! The nonprofit invites you to celebrate Domestic Violence Awareness Month at this lunch featuring an inspiring program about the families helped with your support of Peace at Home Family Shelter! The luncheon is Thursday, Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fayetteville Public Library Event Center. Tickets to this event are free, but registration is required.
This year, the Courage Awards honors the memory of beloved community member, Candy Clark. Candy spent her life advocating for the safety of animals and survivors of domestic violence. Her legacy will continue through the spirit of the Candy Clark Pet Sanctuary, a new project to keep survivors and their pets together and safe.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Candy Clark Pet Sanctuary – if you or your place of employment would like to support this event by sponsoring, please contact me at eterry@peaceathomeshelter.com.

Kickball 4 the Kids
2022-10-14
Bring your team in for some fun team-building and a little healthy competition – all in support of the kids at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter! For more information, contact Elisabeth Ward at eward@nwacs.org or 479.795.2417 ext 350.

Suits & Sneakers Gala
2022-10-14
The American Cancer Society of Arkansas is hosting the second Suits & Sneakers Gala on October 14, 2022, at the Fayetteville Town Center. Those with VIP tickets will enjoy a pre-event reception at 5 West that will include a meet-and-greet with University of Arkansas men’s basketball coaches and players.
The event is presented by Athletes Advantage Financial, Highlands Oncology, Walmart, and the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Inc.
This year’s event is chaired by Arkansas Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Musselman and wife Danyelle Musselman. The Gala’s Honorary Chair is Earvin Young, Vice President People Strategy and Portfolio Management, Sam’s Club. 40/29 Evening Anchor Allison Wise and Radio Personality + PA for Arkansas Men’s Basketball Jon Williams will serve as co-hosts for the event.
The nonprofit is thrilled about this year’s theme, taking it back to 1994, the last year the Razorbacks won the National Championship. Various players from that team will be in attendance. The event will also include a roundtable chat in the program that will feature Razorback players from then and now. It will be hosted by SEC Network Analyst Pat Bradley.
This year’s event is going to be FUN! On top of a delicious dinner, DJ, and live auction, there will be a living red carpet, circus acts (living statues, stilt walkers, and more!), 360 photo booth, sneaker contest, a basketball court themed dance floor, exclusive on-site screened printed shirts from B Unlimited, custom airbrushed hats and more!
The goal of the event is to raise funds to support childhood cancer research, services, awareness, prevention efforts and access to care. In fact, funds raised during the mission moment at the event will support lodging and transportation grants in Northwest Arkansas.
You can donate funds by visiting www.suitsandsneakersar.com.

RLACC Sporting Clays Classic
2022-10-14

Winetopia
2022-10-14 | Stone Chapel at MattLane Farm, 2228 W Bowen Blvd, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
Restore Humanity’s Winetopia is at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at Stone Chapel at MattLane Farm. For more details, visit http://www.restorehumanity.org/.

NWA Challenge for Hope Pickleball and Oktoberfest 2022
2022-10-14 - 2022-10-15 | Matrix Racquet Club, 1219 Mills Lane, Lowell, Arkansas, 72745

Jewels of Giving Gala
2022-10-15 | Rogers Convention Center
The annual Jewels of Giving Gala will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center. There will be a live and silent auction, dinner and fun! All funds raised will benefit the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank to help feed those who are food insecure in the NWA region. For ticket and sponsorship information, please contact Kim Daniels at kim.daniels@nwafoodbank.org or call 479-872-8774 ext 307. To purchase tickets or sponsorships now: https://one.bidpal.net/jewelsofgivinggala.

Race to Hydrate
2022-10-15 | Pinnacle Hills Promenade, 2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life’s Race to Hydrate will be Oct. 15 at Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. For more details, visit https://kendrickfincher.org/.

Walk to Defeat ALS
2022-10-15 | Compton Gardens, 312 N. Main St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Walk to Defeat ALS will be Oct. 15 at Compton Gardens. For more information, email Amber Clark at amber.clark@als.org.

Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit
2022-10-16 - 2022-10-18

Locale
2022-10-20
Locale Fashion Show, hosted by First National Bank of NWA and benefitting the Children’s Safety Center, will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at First National Bank of NWA in Fayetteville. The event will be emceed by Danyelle Musselman and Garrett Lewis. Join Children’s Safety Center for an exclusive look at the holiday collections for five of your favorite local boutiques on our runway, hors d’oeuvres, shopping, and more! Tickets on sale soon. For more information about Children’s Safety Center, visit https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org/.

Art of Hospice
2022-10-21
Enjoy an evening of honor and elegance on Oct. 21 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art featuring a black-tie dinner and wine pairings. All funds raised through Art of Hospice will support our programs such as Meals that Matter, Charity Care, and our Center for Grief. These essential programs impact more than 8,000 people who will be served by Circle of Life this year. Tickets available here. For more details, visit https://nwacircleoflife.com/.

Pagnozzi Parker Charity Golf Tournament, Ultimate Tailgate & Auction
2022-10-21 - 2022-10-22
Mark your calendars for the 31st annual Pagnozzi Parker Charity Golf Tournament, Ultimate Tailgate & Auction Oct. 21-22. There will be morning and afternoon golf flights at Paradise Valley Athletic Club Oct. 21. On Oct. 22, the Ultimate Tailgate & Auction event will take place at the Fayetteville Town Center with entertainment by Boom Kinetic, live and silent auctions, great food & drinks! For more details, visit https://pagnozziparker.org/.

High Gravity
2022-10-22 | First National Bank of NWA, 402 SW A St. #101, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Raise a glass! Girls on the Run NWA is hosting its second High Gravity Home Brewing Tasting & Competition to raise money and awareness for the nonprofit’s mission. (This event is 21 & older). The event will be 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 22 at First National Bank of NWA in Bentonville. Advance purchase tickets are $45 each with the option to purchase commemorative T-shirts and pint glasses. Only 275 tickets are for sale to ensure plenty of beer for attendees. This event sold out in 2019, so buy now! Tickets include tasting cups, samples of more than 12 home brewed beers, BBQ dinner, Hershey Candy and S’more Bar, and live music. Wine also available for minimal donation.There will also be a silent auction full of goodies from local sponsors! And don’t forget to snag some High Gravity swag! For more details, visit https://www.gotrnwa.org/high-gravity.

Kickin’ It Old School Homecoming Gala
2022-10-22 | Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, 1420 S. 48th St., Springdale, AR, United States
Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life’s Kickin’ It Old School Homecoming Gala will be Oct. 22 at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. For more details, visit https://kendrickfincher.org/.

Fresh StART
2022-10-22
Join celebrity host Dan Skoff, and honorary chairpersons Jason Fremstad & Seth Malley for a night of charity gaming, great food, drinks, music, and FUN at Fresh StART 2022 presented by Mars! The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the DoubleTree in Bentonville. Here’s some of what you can expect: Delicious eats and, of course, a purple signature drink; low-pressure gaming all night long; a wine and bourbon pull with some special surprises; auction items including art from local artists, trips, activities, and more; drawings for some BIG prizes; and so much more. Get your VIP and General Admission tickets here. For more details, visit https://nwaws.org/.

BBQ Dinner and Auction
2022-10-22

Purple for a Purpose
2022-10-22
Junior League of NWA’s annual Purple for a Purpose 5K and Fun Run is a running event set for Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Its purpose is raising awareness around the issue of domestic violence here in our community. The chip-timed race will start at 8 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Fayetteville, with the Fun Run/Walk to follow at 8:05 a.m. The race is stroller accessible. Not interested in running 3.1 miles? In addition to the 5K, this year’s event will include a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk perfect for kids and those who prefer a slower pace. Out of town on Race Day? Work nights? Or just enjoy your sleep? There is also a Sleep In for a Purpose option!
Junior League of NWA asks for your support because it is the organization’s hope for our community as a whole to band together and make the statement that we will not tolerate domestic violence and ongoing abuse. This event was designed to bring awareness in our community as October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the goals of educating the public what domestic violence is and that it does not discriminate within any demographics. Just as the JLNWA empowers the women within our League, JLNWA wants to empower the public and domestic violence survivors to take a stand.
For more details, visit https://www.juniorleaguenwa.org/.

Celebrity Waiter Gala
2022-10-22 | Rogers Convention Center
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Alpha Omega Chapter & The Tea Rose Foundation of NWA present the 23rd annual Celebrity Waiter Fundraising Gala on Oct. 22! This year’s event will honor visionaries Dr. Margaret Clark and Dr. John L Colbert. It will also feature Celebrity Waiters who are “Difference Makers” in the Northwest Arkansas Community. Celebrate the return of this in-person event with Grammy Award-Nominated singer and producer Johnny Gill! For more information, please visit https://akapao.com/.
