3W Magazine

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** - Mini Derby
2020-09-05
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** – Equestrian Bridges has changed the Mini Derby to a virtual social media day event. All ticket holders will receive entry to next year’s event or the nonprofit will refund their money. BackRoad Anthem will do a fun music video recording on Derby day! Equestrian Bridges will also show a video recording of the mini horses running. For more details, visit www.equestrianbridges.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 8 AND 11*** - Art of Wine
2020-09-08
***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 8 AND 11*** – This festival features hundreds of wines, food from dozens of area restaurants and live entertainment. All proceeds benefit Walton Arts Center’s community arts education efforts. For more details, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

Savor the Flavor - Fayetteville
2020-09-08 | Dickson Street, Fayetteville , AR, United States
Savor the Flavor offers samples of food and beverages on a walking tour of restaurants on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. For more information, visit www.wregional.com.

***CANCELED*** - Chefs in the Garden
2020-09-08 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
***CANCELED*** – Stroll through the gardens while enjoying cooking demonstrations and tastings from the area’s finest chefs. For details, visit www.bgozarks.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT AT NOON SEPT. 10*** - Cherishing Children Dinner
2020-09-10 12:00 (America/Denver) | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT AT NOON SEPT. 10*** – Because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and the safety of our community, Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s in-person Annual Dinner & Awards Presentation. Instead, it will be live streamed through Facebook at noon on September 10 as we go #BeyondTheBallroom to raise funds and awareness for children within the community!
As you – all of our friends and supporters – may know, the Dinner generates an incredible amount of awareness and funds needed for children to bravely share their stories. Now more than ever, children throughout our community need YOU to recognize and respond to their cries for help. Behind closed doors, tensions are heightened for a multitude of reasons, predators have 24/7 access, and children fall victim to both.
While we are not able to gather together in person this year, we invite you to save the date and join us virtually!
For more details, visit the Facebook event page or www.cacbentonco.com.

***GOLF WITH THE FINEST ON SEPT. 11 AND VIRTUAL PARTY & ONLINE AUCTION SEPT. 8-12*** - Weekend with the Finest
2020-09-11
During the unprecedented time we are experiencing, the health and safety of our community are our top priority. All measures for safety and distancing will be taken during Golf with the Finest. We will not have a shot gun start but will send out teams every 10 minutes. We will limit golfers one per cart unless part of the same household. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided on carts with additional beverages offered throughout the course. If we fill all slots on Sept. 11, we will have an additional day of golf on Sept. 10. Virtual Party and Online Auction will be Sept. 8-12. For more information, visit www.cff.org/Arkansas.

***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 12 AND CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** - MORE THAN PINK WALK
2020-09-12
***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 12 AND CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** – The MORE THAN PINK Walk will be going VIRTUAL for the first time. While the pandemic has cancelled many important moments in our lives, our mission to end breast cancer isn’t cancelled, and neither is our Northwest Arkansas MORE THAN PINK Walk!
Here’s what to expect at this year’s event:

Walk where you are! We will not be gathering at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall in Rogers; instead, we encourage you to walk in your neighborhood, local park, or wherever else you’re able to socially distance with your family, friends, and team members.
In early August, we will have an updated mobile app Google Play or Apple App Store that will allow you to track your steps, post pictures directly to social media, earn badges, download social media filters, and so much more. If you haven’t already, be sure to download the app today.
Together we will set a collective step goal for the Northwest Arkansas MORE THAN PINK Walk. You can take your steps a little at a time, or all at once on event day.
Remember to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter so you can connect with others who share your passion to take action against breast cancer.
And on the event day, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m., connect with your Komen community online for a day of inspiration. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this interactive and moving time for all participants.

Register for the walk here. For more details, visit www.komenozark.org.

***IN-PERSON EVENT CANCELED; ZOOM MEETING WITH GUEST SPEAKERS ON SEPT. 12*** - Brits in the Ozarks
2020-09-12 | Agri Park, Fayetteville, AR, United States
***IN-PERSON EVENT CANCELED; ZOOM MEETING WITH GUEST SPEAKERS ON SEPT. 12*** – The in-person event Brits in the Ozarks has been canceled this year. A special T-shirt has been created for purchase for 2020 and the organizers are planning a special Zoom meeting with some amazing guest speakers on Sept. 12. For more details, visit www.britishironnwa.org or www.als-arkansas.org.

***POSTPONED*** - High Gravity Home Brewing Competition and Tasting
2020-09-12
***POSTPONED*** – The annual event will feature a beer tasting, BBQ, live music and more. For more details, visit www.gotrnwa.org.

***CANCELED*** - Read Between the Wines
2020-09-12 | River Grille, 1003 McClain Rd., Bentonville, AR, United States
***CANCELED*** – Guests will enjoy an elegant four-course dinner at River Grille where each course is carefully paired with a fine wine to accentuate every flavor. For details, visit www.goliteracy.org.

***POSTPONED*** - Empower Summit
2020-09-12
***POSTPONED*** – This annual conference includes resume writing, career coaching, financial planning and interview-prep seminars taught by area experts. For more details, visit www.spsfnwa.org.

Walk to End Alzheimer's
2020-09-12
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. To register and learn more, visit www.alz.org/walk.

***CANCELED*** - NWA Challenge for Hope
2020-09-12 - 2020-09-19 | Pinnacle Country Club, 3 S. Clubhouse Dr., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CANCELED*** – NWA Challenge for Hope, formerly Charity Challenge of Champions, features a tennis tournament and a golf tournament at Pinnacle Country Club. For more details, visit www.nwachallengeforhope.com.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT CALLED SLAY THE DISTANCE FROM SEPT. 14 TO OCT. 14*** - Slay the 5K
2020-09-14 | Veterans Park, 500 Veterans Parkway, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT CALLED SLAY THE DISTANCE FROM SEPT. 14 TO OCT. 14*** – Slay the 5K has been changed this year to Slay the Distance, a one-month event from Sept. 14 to Oct. 14 to accumulate as many miles as possible by walking, running, biking or swimming. Entry fee is $100 per family (up to 6 participants). Register at https://app.regwiz.io/register /slaythe5k/830.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** - NWA Business Women's Conference
2020-09-15
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** – The 22nd annual Northwest Arkansas Business Women’s Conference will be virtual this year. You WON’T want to miss this year’s conference. We may be apart, but we’ll be united virtually and purposefully.
NWA Business Women’s Conference is the premier women’s conference in the region. Known for its outstanding keynote speakers and networking opportunities, more than 1,500 of Northwest Arkansas’ most accomplished women attend the conference each year to grow professionally and personally, enjoy dynamic programming, and make lasting connections with other women. For tickets, visit http://business.greaterbentonville.com/events/details/2020-nwa-business-women-s-conference-6951?fbclid=IwAR1YdOtb8haAChVbcU-HEUl__JML-U40dYCzB6IkIX6zhnng9f0zeunw1Mo. For more information, visit www.nwabusinesswomensconference.com.

Savor the Flavor - Bentonville
2020-09-17 | Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville , AR, United States
Savor the Flavor offers samples of food and beverages on a walking tour of restaurants on the downtown square in Bentonville. For more information, visit www.wregional.com.

The Cancer Challenge Golf to Give Back
2020-09-17 | Topgolf, 3919 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
The Cancer Challenge will host Golf to Give Back at Topgolf in Rogers from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 17. For more information, visit www.cancerchallenge.com.

***RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 18*** - Swing for the Cure
2020-09-18 | Shadow Valley Country Club, 7001 W. Shadow Valley Rd., Rogers, AR, United States
***RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 18*** – Swing for the Cure is an 18-hole scramble at Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers. There will be tee times for participants to help with social distancing For more details, visit www.komenozark.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 19*** - Walk to Defeat ALS
2020-09-19 | Compton Gardens & Conference Center, 312 N. Main St., Bentonville, AR, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 19*** – This is more than just a walk at Compton Gardens and Conference Center in Bentonville; it’s an opportunity to bring hope to people living with ALS, to raise money for a cure and to come together for something you care about. For more information, visit www.als-arkansas.org.

Pesto Fest and Pesto Contest
2020-09-19 | Tri Cycle Farms, 1705 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
This family-friendly event at Tri Cycle Farms features local music, food and beverages, along with children’s activities, vendors and the pesto contest. For more details, visit www.tricyclefarms.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** - Kendrick Fincher 5K and Youth Run
2020-09-19 | Pinnacle Hills Promenade, 2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** – With the current COVID-19 conditions not improving, Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life has made the 2020 run a virtual run this year. It’s important that we put safety first. While we are heartbroken to not have the run in person, we are not letting that stop us from raising money for our mission with all of your help! We are inviting everyone to join us for the month of September and get out and do your 5K or run and walk. Kids grab your parents on a Saturday morning and get out and record your time! We would love everyone in the 5K to track their time through a tracking app and send a photo in with your time. And we would also like everyone to take a photo or video of yourselves running or walking and post it on Facebook and Instagram and tag Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life in it. Everyone who does that will be entered into a drawing for $25 gift cards to Rush Running, and we will also give away a $50 gift card to the place of your choice! We will announce a day in September where you can come by a location outside and we will do a drive thru for you to pick up your goody bag, T-shirt, medal, and the kids ribbon.
Register for the virtual run here: https://app.regwiz.io/register/kf5k/759. For more details, visit www.kendrickfincher.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 19*** - Pig Trail Mud Run
2020-09-19 | Marchant Arena, 9900 Marchant Road, Springdale, AR, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 19*** – Rotary Club of Springdale is hosting the 8th annual Pig Trail Mud Run fundraiser starting and ending at Marchant Arena, and run on undeveloped, rustic land in the area. Located in the beautiful Arkansas Ozarks, the course features extreme hills, underbrush and lots of trees, a stream bed, and ponds. Runners must be 14 years or older to enter the Pig Trail Mud Run and should factor in the more than 20 obstacles they will navigate to complete this 5K run. The “Recovery Party,” held at Marchant Arena, will be held following the run with food and beverages for runners and spectators. For more details, visit www.pigtrailmudrun.org.

***CANCELED*** - Bikes, Blues & BBQ
2020-09-23 - 2020-09-26 | Downtown Fayetteville
***CANCELED*** – Downtown Fayetteville transforms during Bikes, Blues & BBQ, one of the largest bike rallies in the country. Proceeds benefit multiple local charities. For more details, visit www.bikesbluesandbbq.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT SEPT. 24*** - Big Business Brunch
2020-09-24
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT SEPT. 24*** – Part of a series of brunches, the event offers the opportunity to hear an interview with John Laney hosted by Kerry Robinson, SVP of Fresh Bakery. Brunches will start at 10:45 a.m. and the formal program will begin at 11 a.m. Events will be similar to traditional brunches: there will be a short networking opportunity before the event starts. All events will take place through Zoom. For more details, visit www.bbbsnwa.org.

Susan Barrett Women with a Mission Virtual Cooking Class with Amy Hannon
2020-09-24 16:00 - 17:00
Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas and The Susan Barrett Women with a Mission Giving Society invite you to join their Virtual Cooking Class led by Amy Hannon, author of “Love, Welcome, Serve” and owner of Euna Mae’s. Space is limited and all registrants will receive a curated gift box filled with Amy’s cookbook, champagne, an apron, chocolate, a wooden spoon and more! Registration is free for WWAM members and guests may register for $84. Please RSVP by Sept. 18 to NWA_Mercy_Foundation@mercy.net.

***CANCELED*** - Laughter & Libations
2020-09-25 | Record, 104 Southwest A Street, Bentonville, AR, United States
***CANCELED*** – This Mardi Gras themed event features local food, music and laughs at Record in downtown Bentonville. Visit www.triketheatre.org for details.

Kickball 4 the Kids
2020-09-25 | Memorial Park, 401 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Enjoy a day of team building, friendly competition, lunch, prizes and more at Memorial Park in Bentonville to benefit abused and neglected children. For more details, visit www.nwacs.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL ON SEPT. 25*** - Youth of the Year
2020-09-25 11:30 - 13:00 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL ON SEPT. 25*** – The Youth of the Year celebration is the culmination of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County’s members’ dedication to enhancing their community, peers, family, the Boys & Girls Club and themselves. Featuring a live and silent auction as well as speeches from the Youth of the Year and keynote speaker, Michael Phelps! Boys & Girls Club of Benton County invites you to an inspiring VIRTUAL time as the nonprofit celebrates its remarkable young leaders. Tickets are $25. Ticket holders will receive a link to the Zoom event meeting closer to the event date. For more details, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

***RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 26*** - AIM Walk and Horses for Healing Open House
2020-09-26 | Horses for Healing, 14673 Daniels Road, Bentonville, AR, 72713, United States
***RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 26*** – Join Horses for Healing in hosting this year’s Autism Involves Me Walk. Free admission for guests of the Open House. Enjoy a lively and fun morning with demos, a community resource fair, music and dancing, a silent Auction, as well as a Kids’ Corral for crafts and activities alongside a large area for carnival style games. To register a team for the Walk, please visit https://aimnwa.org/aim-walk-2020.

***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 26*** - Fall Demolition Derby
2020-09-26 | Parsons Stadium, 1423 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 26*** – The Fall Demolition Derby will be at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. For more details, visit www.rodeooftheozarks.org.
