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Run Bentonville Half Marathon 2021
2021-10-09
Run Bentonville Half Marathon will be Oct. 9, 2021. For more details, visit www.runbentonville.com/half-marathon/.

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance 10th Anniversary Celebration
2021-10-09
Due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, SDIA’s 10th Anniversary Celebration has been rescheduled to Oct. 9, 2021. The event at the Village on the Creeks will feature a dinner, entertainment, music, fireworks, and live and silent auctions. The event honors our nation’s military veterans and first responders. For details, visit www.sheepdogia.org.

Miracle League Burger Competition
2021-10-10
Join The Miracle League of Arkansas on Sunday, Oct. 10 at Arvest Ballpark for the NWA-MLB (Miracle League Burger) Competition!
Chefs and Backyard Grill Masters will step up to the plate in hopes of hitting it out of the park with the BEST BURGER in this competition! This is a qualifying event for World Food Champion! The winner of this competition will compete in Little Rock in 2022 to declare the state champion who will advance to World Food Championship in Dallas 2022! For all of you foodies who love a great burger, you won’t want to miss this family friendly event.
Get your ticket and experience all the amazing creations from our competitors and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Adult ticket $20, Kids 12 and younger are free. Proceeds from this event will go to The Miracle League of Arkansas.
Miracle League is a baseball league, empowering children and adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities to be a part of a team and play America’s favorite pastime! The nonprofit believes that every child should have the chance to Play Ball!
For more information, contact miracleleaguear@yahoo.com or call Peggy at 501-940-3405.

Suits & Sneakers Gala
2021-10-15
The inaugural Suits & Sneakers Gala in Northwest Arkansas will be Oct. 15 at Fayetteville Town Center. The gala benefits the American Cancer Society to support childhood cancer research, services and awareness, and cancer prevention efforts targeting children. Suits & Sneakers is part of the nationwide collaboration, Coaches vs. Cancer, between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Since 1993, coaches have raised over $135 million for the American Cancer Society. Presenting sponsor are Walmart and Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation.
The evening will be attended in cocktail dresses and suits but most importantly sneakers. The evening will offer a fun “pep-rally”feel, scrumptious foods, wines and beverages, and a night of friends coming together to further the American Cancer Society mission.
For more information, visit www.suitsandsneakersar.com.

Legends Dinner
2021-10-15
Join the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation in honoring Brandon’s legacy to serve underprivileged children in the state of Arkansas. The Legends Dinner “Roast and Toast” to celebrate Gary will be held at Heroncrest on Oct. 15. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the programs of the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, such as the “Eyes of the Champion”, which provides free eye exams and eyeglasses to students preK-12 throughout Arkansas. 96% of the families the foundation served in 2020 were below the moderate-income level.
For information on tickets and sponsorships, visit https://www.brandonburlsworth.org/legendsroast.

Sweetest Day and Tour de Sweets
2021-10-15 - 2021-10-22
This year, Children’s Advocacy Center will host an online auction for Sweetest Day, along with the second year of Tour de Sweets. The Sweetest Day Auction go live for bidding on Oct. 15 and run through midnight Oct. 22.
Tour de Sweets will run Oct. 15-16. Tour de Sweets will feature community businesses that will offer a special “treat” for those two days and give back a percentage of sales to the CAC. Tour de Sweets is in an opportunity for our community to support local Benton County businesses while they show their support for the CAC. People will be encouraged to purchase “sweet treats” for their family, co-workers, friends and neighbors.
For details, visit www.cacbentonco.com.

Forest Frenzy Trail Run
2021-10-16
Join Rogers Public Education Foundation for the Forest Frenzy Trail Run on Oct. 16. There are VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON options available. Sign up for the 5K, 10K, virtual run or support from home. There will be an after party brunch and awards at Ozark Beer Company from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16. Race shirt & 1 OBC beer (registrants 21 and older) included with registration fee. For more information, visit https://www.rogerspef.com/trail-run.

"Tiny Beautiful Things"
2021-10-20 - 2021-12-05
A celebration of the simple beauty of being human, this funny and deeply touching exploration of resilience is based on Cheryl Strayed’s (Wild) journey as the beloved anonymous advice columnist for “Dear Sugar.” Over the years, thousands of people turned to Sugar for words of wisdom, compassion and hope. At first unsure, Sugar finds a way to weave her own life experiences together with the deep yearning and heartrending questions from her readers. It is adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, the Academy Award-nominated writer of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org.

Autumn Gala at the Garden
2021-10-21 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will host the Autumn Gala in the Garden on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 7-10 p.m. This event will be held safely outdoors on the Great Lawn. There will be live Jazz music by The Darren Novotny Jazz Connection, sponsored by the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society, a chef-prepared dinner, wine and beer spirits, plus gala games of chance: Swift’s Jewelry’s “Gems in the Garden” and a Wine Ring Toss plus a live and silent auction. Guests will be required to wear face masks at the Garden entrance, inside the building or when social distancing is not possible. This year’s Honorary Chairs are Kirk Thompson and Brett Burch. For more information, visit https://www.bgozarks.org/.

Pagnozzi Parker Charity Golf Tournament
2021-10-22
The 30th annual Pagnozzi Parker Charity Golf Tournament will be Oct. 22 at Paradise Valley Golf Course. The event includes morning and afternoon golf flights, lunch, course beverages and a silent auction. For more information, visit www.pagnozziparker.org.

Men's Night
2021-10-22
The 14th annual Men’s Night benefiting St. Joseph Catholic School will be 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 22 at Stone Chapel at MattLane Farm. The event includes a premium steak dinner, top shelf bar and cigars. For more details, visit bidpal.net/nwamensnight.

***VIRTUAL*** - Fresh StART
2021-10-23
The 12th annual Fresh StART event benefiting Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter is Oct. 23 and will be held virtually. The event party boxes are back so that you can join the event from the comfort of your own home with an evening of music, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks centered on an auction of works from regionally renowned professional artists and artisans and art pieces donated by clients from the in-shelter art program. In addition to art and other auction items, you can purchase a ticket for the Golden Ticket raffle and have a chance to win a trip to one of four destinations! This event, presented by Mars, Inc., is supported by Honorary Chair, Jason Fremstad (Walmart), and Honorary Co-Chairs Venessa Yates (Walmart) and Seth Malley (Walmart). For more details, visit www.nwaws.org.

Come From Away
2021-10-26 - 2021-10-31
This musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. For tickets, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction
2021-10-28
The highlight of this event at the Rogers Convention Center is the men’s fashion show featuring several local gentlemen strutting the runway in support of patient services and community education. In addition to the fashion show, the night includes dinner, a wine pull, a Kendra Scott jewelry pull and the presentation of the Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction Award given to a local gentlemen who has made a difference in the treatment and/or support of cancer patients in Northwest Arkansas. There will also be a live broadcast available. For more details, visit www.hopecancerresources.org.

Light the Night
2021-10-28 | Arvest Ballpark, 3000 Gene George Blvd., Springdale, AR, 72762, United States
This year is the first Light the Night walk for the Northwest Arkansas area. It will be held on Oct. 28 at Arvest Ballpark. Light The Night is a fundraising campaign benefiting LLS and their funding of research to find blood cancer cures. Coming together for a common goal, friends, family and co-workers form fundraising walk teams. To form a Light The Night team or to learn more, please visit https://www.lightthenight.org/events/nw-arkansas or call 501-289-4542.

Hero Half Marathon
2021-10-30
This half marathon includes a fire safety fair and a firefighter challenge where firefighters run 13.1 miles while wearing full bunker gear. For more details, visit www.herohalfmarathon.com.

Aiming for Zero Luncheon and Topgolf Tournament 2021
2021-11-03 - 2021-11-05
Project Zero is excited to announce our first-ever Aiming for Zero Luncheon & Topgolf tournament in Northwest Arkansas! This Masters themed event at 11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Kindred North will start with a special lunch and keynote speaker and adoption advocate, Chelsea Helms of KNWA, to celebrate National Adoption Month and Project Zero’s 10th anniversary. Project Zero will be hosting a Topgolf Tournament on Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Topgolf in Rogers with lunch included. This event is open to anyone who would like to purchase a team or become an event sponsor. Register for the Topgolf event here: https://form.123formbuilder.com/5953230/nwa-aiming-for-zero-registration?fbclid=IwAR10lYq6SyI9c6OokoYxjMbkJm-qz0OjOVlYyaHspHiS-pbJy7Ft_pIkQ1k.
These unique events are designed to raise essential funds and celebrate Project Zero’s 10th year of advocating adoption, building hope, and connecting children and teens waiting in foster care to be adopted with forever families. For more details, visit https://theprojectzero.org.

Journey of Hope
2021-11-04
Journey of Hope presented by General Mills will be Nov. 4, 2021, at Rogers Convention Center from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., with timed tickets required for entry. Masks required. An alternative to the Light of Hope breakfast and lunch, this walk-thru exhibition of the foster care experience will feature artifacts and stories from children served. This event will benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates of Northwest Arkansas and its commitment to lifting up the lives of children in foster care. To make your free reservation, please contact Colleen Smith, colleen@nwacasa.org. For more information, visit www.nwacasa.org/event/light-of-hope. The nonprofit will also host a virtual Journey of Hope at noon Nov. 5, streamed from CASA’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CASAofNWA.

***CANCELED*** - EAT (Engage And Taste) at Brightwater
2021-11-05
***CANCELED*** – The EAT event is a culinary competition for the students enrolled in the Ignite culinary program through Bentonville Schools and is a fundraiser for Sharing & Caring of Benton County to continue providing scholarship funds to area high school students who will be furthering their studies in key disciplines, including construction, media production, culinary and medical arts. For more information, visit www.sharingandcaringkids.com.

Big Night Gala
2021-11-05
The annual Big Night Gala at The Jones Center has grown into one of Northwest Arkansas’ signature holiday events. Proceeds from the event support youth programming at The Jones Center. For details, visit www.thejonescenter.net.

***CHANGED TO FORWARD TOGETHER FUNDRAISER*** - Art of Hospice
2021-11-06
***CHANGED TO FORWARD TOGETHER FUNDRAISER*** – Art of Hospice event is canceled this year. Instead, Circle of Life has created a fundraising campaign called Forward Together to raise money for the nonprofit throughout November and December. Along with Sam’s Club, Walmart, and the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Circle of Life invites you to help them forge ahead during the pandemic by supporting the Forward Together campaign.
As the nonprofit moves Forward Together, you can share the gift of hospice with your friends and family. With your sponsorship, you will receive a gift box, and get to share a gift box with someone of your choice. Each box will include deluxe items for you to create a meaningful connection to our story and mission.
100% of the funds raised through the event will stay in Northwest Arkansas.
For more information, click here or visit www.nwacircleoflife.com.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL NOV. 8-12*** - Sunshine School's Art Show
2021-11-08 - 2021-11-12 | Osage House, 243 Pace Lane, Cave Springs, AR, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL NOV. 8-12*** – Sunshine School’s Art Show has changed to a Virtual Art Show Nov. 8-12. There is a week full of fun planned, including a live art auction, wine pull, giveaways, student spotlights, and more! The auction features artwork created by the children and adults at Sunshine School, as well as pieces from local artists. Join Sunshine School on Facebook and at nwasunshineschool.org/artshow.

***RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 12*** - Winetopia
2021-11-12
***RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 12*** – Restore Humanity’s Winetopia will be at Stone Chapel at Matt Lane Farm. For more details, visit www.restorehumanity.org.

***VIRTUAL*** - National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
2021-11-17
This event includes an award ceremony recognizing the great contributions of philanthropy in Northwest Arkansas and those who are active in the philanthropic community. The virtual event will be open to the public and free to view online at noon on Nov. 17, 2021. Viewing information will be available on the AFP Northwest Arkansas Facebook page. For more details, visit community.afpnet.org/afparnorthwestchapter/home.

"Marie and Rosetta"
2021-11-17 - 2021-12-12
Born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, Sister Rosetta Tharpe became a legend, bringing fierce guitar and swing to gospel music – and blazing a path for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix and Ray Charles. “Marie and Rosetta” chronicles her first rehearsal with a young protégée, Marie Knight, as they prepare for the tour that would establish them as one of the great duos in music history. For more details, visit https://www.theatre2.org.

NWA Boutique Show
2021-11-19 - 2021-11-20
Shop over 150 merchants featuring thousands of one-of-a-kind and custom items including home décor, clothing, food, art and more at the Rogers Convention Center. For more information, visit www.nwaboutiqueshow.com.

Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas 5K
2021-11-20
Join Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas for its annual 5K, which is held in downtown Bentonville. For more information, visit www.gotrnwa.org.

Turkey Trot for Heroes
2021-11-25
The Turkey Trot for Heroes will be at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers. Proceeds go toward toys, clothing and necessities at Christmastime for veteran/first responder families in need. For more information, visit cutt.ly/sdiaturkeytrot⁠ or www.sheepdogia.org.

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2021-11-30 - 2021-12-05
Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory … to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more at this everlasting showstopper! For more details and tickets, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

Snowball
2021-12-01 - 2021-12-12
Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas’ Snowball 2021 is a unique and exciting experience through which new and long-time supporters can help Mercy carry out its mission of providing exceptional care. There is an outdoor concert Dec. 4 with country music artist Adam Doleac, an unforgettable 300-drone Christmas lights show, walking tour of Crystal Bridges North Forest Lights, unique gift boxes and much more! Continue the momentum online Dec. 1-12 by making a donation online. Donations received through Snowball 2021 will support needs in the areas of: Cardiology | Neurosciences | Women’s & Children’s | Area of Greatest Need. For more information, visit give.mercyhealthfoundation.net/NWASnowBall2021.
