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Best Friends Pet Resource Center Grand Opening Celebration
2023-03-11 - 2023-03-12 | Best Friends Pet Resource Center, 1312 Melissa Drive, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas will officially open to the public on March 11 at 10 a.m. There will a ribbon cutting that morning, so please mark your calendar and look out for more details from me closer to the event.
Throughout the weekend of March 11-12, the new center will host family-friendly activities, including toy and treat making, catnip planting, dog yoga, a stuffy animal clinic, paint your pet, and more. A full calendar is available here.
At the new space:

Enjoy beautiful sculptures as you explore the grounds.
Meet a friend or just relax with a beverage at Third Space Coffee.
Pet grooming needs? Visit our self-service beauty bar.
Our clinic provides quality veterinary care for community partners and qualifying families.
Spend quality time with adoptable dogs and cats.
Our pet food and supplies pantry ensures no pet in our community goes hungry.

The Best Friends Pet Resource Center is more than just a place to adopt a pet. It is a first-of-its-kind, fully reimagined shelter that offers resources and services for both people and pets and breaks the mold of the antiquated facilities that have been the norm for almost 150 years. Designed without cages and kennels, the center is a community destination that connects people with adoptable pets, offers support for families to keep pets in homes and opportunities for animal lovers to help make the state of Arkansas and the entire country no-kill by 2025.
The Best Friends Pet Resource Center is located at 1312 Melissa Drive in Bentonville, and will be open beginning March 11: Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
For more details about Best Friends Pet Resource Center, visit https://bestfriends.org/northwest-arkansas/pet-resource-center.

Spring Pop Up
2023-03-16

Claim Your Power 5K
2023-03-18

"Survival of the Unfit"
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-26, 2023-03-30 - 2023-04-02 | Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States

Native Tree and Plant Sale
2023-03-27 - 2023-03-31

Youth of the Year
2023-03-31

Vintage Market Days
2023-03-31 - 2023-04-02

Distinguished Scholars Brunch
2023-04-01
Named Scholarships will be awarded to seventy-six exemplary recipients in the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas (SPSFNWA) program. The families and businesses who established the scholarships will be recognized and provided this special opportunity to become acquainted with their recipient. Scholarship recipients are selected based upon the criteria set by the family or business. All recipients are low-income, single parents who are pursuing higher education as a pathway out of poverty for their families. For more details, visit https://spsfnwa.org/.

CSC Pickleball Tournament
2023-04-01

Half Marathon
2023-04-01

Pinwheels for Prevention
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-30
Join the fight against child abuse by participating in 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. 1836Ink has graciously agreed to donate a portion of the sales of these signs back to the Children’s Safety Center. You can purchase directly from their website http://shop.1836ink.co/csc/. For more details, https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org/pinwheels-for-prevention/.

Big Business Brunch
2023-04-04 | 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States

NWA Gives
2023-04-06

Annual Celebration of Business & Community
2023-04-06

Battle of the Banks
2023-04-06 | Topgolf, 3919 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States

Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally
2023-04-07
The annual Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally takes place each April as we recognize National Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month to encourage our community to gather together to raise awareness and shine a light on child abuse.
Join us on April 7, 2023 for this year’s rally in Downton Bentonville Square.
For more details on this event and becoming a 2023 pinwheel sponsor, visit https://cacbentonco.com/event/cherishing-children-pinwheel-rally/.

Reading the Greens Putt-Putt Fundraiser
2023-04-08 | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Join the Fayetteville Public Library Foundation for the inaugural Reading the Greens – an indoor mini golf tournament! Teams of four will compete against one another on a course through the expanded library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a 7 p.m. tee time. Guests will enjoy food, drink and music throughout the evening, featuring catering from 641.DELI, emcee Bo Mattingly and entertainment by DJ Shortfuze. Tickets are $165 for a four-person team or $45 an individual and available at https://secure.givelively.org/event/fayetteville-public-library-foundation/reading-the-greens-at-fayetteville-public-library. All proceeds benefit the FPL Foundation and its efforts to support FPL.

NWA Children's Shelter Open House
2023-04-10 | Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, 14100 Vaughn Rd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States

Wall of Distinction Banquet
2023-04-11
Rogers Public Education Foundation’s Wall of Distinction Banquet will be April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Convention Center. The annual Rogers Public Education Foundation’s Wall of Distinction Banquet brings the city together to support public school excellence and to honor alumni, teachers, administrators, parents and community leaders who have made an impact on the city’s public school system. The 2023 honorees are Patsy Mooney, Ed Prentice and Gina Kell. For more details, visit https://rogerspef.org/wall-of-distinction/.

Red Shoe Soirée
2023-04-14 | Heroncrest Event Center
Save the date for Friday, April 14th, 2023, for the 9th annual Red Shoe Soirée! Please join RMHC of Arkoma in celebrating your contributions that have impacted the success of the family-centered care programs; the Ronald McDonald House at Washington Regional in Fayetteville and Mercy in Fort Smith, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mercy in Rogers and Fort Smith, and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. For more details about the event, visit nwaredshoesoiree.com.

Family Fun Festival & 5K Run
2023-04-15
Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County is excited to expand its annual 5K into a full day of family fun. Family Fun Festival will kick off on April 15 with a 5K and kid’s hero dash, followed by FREE activities for families to enjoy. This event is made possible through a partnership with the City of Rogers and Presenting Sponsor Walmart. Race registration is available here. For more details, visit https://cacbentonco.com/event/familyfunfestival/.

Hogeye Marathon & Relays
2023-04-15 - 2023-04-16

"Chicken & Biscuits"
2023-04-19 - 2023-05-14 | TheatreSquared, 477 W. Spring St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States

Spring Mixer
2023-04-20 | The Ravington, 293 N Main St, Centerton, AR, 72719, United States
Join NextUp Northwest Arkansas and Vericast at the beautiful Ravington in Centerton on Thursday, April 20 for the first mixer of the year! This is all about encouraging each other to “Bloom Together” by revisiting goals from earlier in the year and encouraging each other to stay on track. Guests will sip, snack & chat about all things goal-setting & achieving! For more details, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/events/event-calendar/spring-connect/.

Celebration of Excellence
2023-04-20
Fayetteville Public Education Foundation’s Celebration of Excellence is an evening to celebrate public education through the introduction of the organization’s teacher grants, Pendergraft recipients, and student scholarships, all brought to life through the generosity of FPEF donors. The event will be April 20 at Arkansas Air Museum. For more details, visit https://www.fayedfoundation.org/events/celebrationofexcellence/.

Plant A Seed Soirée
2023-04-21 | Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Dr., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Join NWACC Foundation for the annual Plant A Seed Soirée located at the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville campus from 6-10 p.m. April 21. The soiree will feature live entertainment, a fabulous dinner and a silent auction. Proceeds will provide critical funds for student scholarships.
Be apart of helping students achieve their dreams at NorthWest Arkansas Community College by supporting this year’s event:
– Consider a corporate sponsorship
– Donate an item for the online silent auction
– RSVP now
Online registration is now open at https://nwaccfoundation.org/plantaseed. Questions? Email nwaccfoundation@nwacc.edu.

UnGala
2023-04-21 | Scott Family Amazeum, 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The UnGala is the Amazeum’s annual FUNdraiser for ages 21+. Join the Amazeum on April 21 for a night of drinks, play, and one-of-a-kind experiences all for a good cause. From hands-on maker activities like screen printing, an all-you-can-eat food truck buffet, and 24-volt racers, it’s sure to be a night of excitement and unforgettable memories! Proceeds from the UnGala support access to Amazeum programs, and activities, as well as making it possible for 1 in 5 guests to experience the museum for free or at a reduced cost. For more details, visit https://www.amazeum.org/events/ungala/.

Heroes Gala
2023-04-22 | Rogers Convention Center
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance’s Heroes Gala will be April 22 at Rogers Convention Center. For more details, visit https://sdiaheroesgala.givesmart.com.

Osage Park After Dark
2023-04-22
