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***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT NOV. 14-29*** - Turkey Trot for Heroes
2020-11-14 - 2020-11-29 | Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT NOV. 14-29*** – Register for the 13th annual SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes!⁠ All Military and First Responders can use code “SheepDog” for $5 off your registration by visiting the link in SDIA’s Instagram bio.⁠⁠ Since the event has gone VIRTUAL, you can run anytime, anywhere Nov. 14-29 to honor all of our amazing heroes. Register for the event here. For more information, visit www.sheepdogia.org.

Holiday Shop Uniquely Crafted
2020-11-13 - 2020-11-14 | Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Shop for the holidays at this event at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers. For more details, visit www.dscnwa.com.

***CANCELED*** - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Silent Auction
2020-11-13 | The Orchard Event Venue, Bentonville, Arkansas
***CANCELED*** – Enjoy a night of food, fun and fellowship at The Orchard Event Venue in Bentonville. For more details, contact Angela D’Amico at angela@arryr.org.

***CANCELED*** - Jewels of Giving Gala
2020-11-13 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CANCELED*** – This gala at the John Q. Hammons Center is a night of dinner, live and silent auctions, and more to help NWA Food Bank raise awareness and funds for the food insecure in the region. For more information, visit www.nwafoodbank.org.

Swing fore Wishes
2020-11-11 16:30 (America/Denver)
Please join Make-A-Wish Mid-South on Nov. 11 for Swing fore Wishes Topgolf Challenge at Topgolf in Rogers! All money raised stays here locally to help grant wishes to local children with critical illnesses. For information on tickets or information on how to become an event sponsor, please contact Chrissa at chrissa@theduleygroup.com. Register online at http://site.wish.org/goto/MakeAWishTopGolf20.

Light of Hope
2020-11-10
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Northwest Arkansas provides compassionate volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children. We are committed to ensuring a consistent voice, safe home, and promising future for children in foster care. The annual Light of Hope event is taking place virtually this year! Join the event on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. or noon for inspiring stories of the power of our advocacy. The event link is https://app.mobilecause.com/e/z-iNtw?vid=dlu7y. For more details, visit https://www.nwacasa.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL NOV. 9-12*** - A Very Special Art Show
2020-11-09 - 2020-11-12
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL NOV. 9-12*** – This year’s A Very Special Art Show will look different to prioritize the health and safety of our students, clients, staff, and the community. 2020’s A Very Special Art Show will feature an online auction with artwork created by the kids and adults at Sunshine School. Bidding opens online at 8 a.m. on Nov. 9 and bidding closes at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12. Find the online auction here: https://artshow2020.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse. For more information, visit www.nwasunshineschool.org.

***CANCELED*** - Art of Hospice
2020-11-07 | Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
***CANCELED*** – Enjoy an evening at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, featuring an elegant dinner and wine pairings inspired by artwork selected from the museum’s collection. For more information, visit www.nwacircleoflife.com.

***CANCELED*** - Game Plan Conference
2020-11-06 | Fellowship Bible Church, Rogers, Arkansas
***CANCELED*** – This free, public event at the Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers focuses on empowering caregivers, continuing education for health care professionals and supporting those with any form of dementia in the Northwest Arkansas region. For more details, visit www.broylesfoundation.org.

Big Night Gala
2020-11-06 | The Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
This year is the 25th anniversary of the Big Night Gala! Enjoy a signature sit-down dinner, a video presentation and live auction. The Jones Center is also providing a virtual attendance option for off-site guests to tune into a live 1-hour program to celebrate the center’s 25th anniversary. All of the gala proceeds stay local to benefit the center. For details, visit www.thejonescenter.net.

***RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 1*** - One Walk
2020-11-01
***RESCHEDULED TO NOV. 1*** – JDRF One Walk will be held on Nov. 1. For more details, visit www.jdrf.org.

***CANCELED*** - Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular
2020-10-30 | Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
***CANCELED*** – Enjoy hayrides, games, food, children’s costume contests and the chance to see the tigers at night at the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. For information, visit www.tcwr.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION OCT. 29 AND ONLINE ART SALE NOV. 1-8*** - Little Black Dress
2020-10-29 | Record, 104 SW A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION OCT. 29 AND ONLINE ART SALE NOV. 1-8*** – Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas will host a virtual panel discussion at 6 p.m. Oct. 29. The panelists are Megan Crozier, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant, Sam’s Club; Linda Naiman, founder, Creativity at Work; and Anne Kraybill, Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Attendees will receive early access to Dress for Success NWA’s online art sale, happening Nov. 1-8. The purpose of the art sale is to bring visibility to local artists and women’s interests and to raise funds for Dress for Success NWA. Learn more at www.dfsnwa.org.

Hero Half Marathon
2020-10-25
This year’s Hero Half Marathon will be a self-supported, chip-timed event on its original date of Sunday, Oct. 25. On race day, there will be a start line set up starting at 6 a.m. at Lokomotion at Lake Fayetteville and the finish line set up at the Walton Arts Center parking lot on Dickson Street until 6 p.m. You will sign up for a time slot and come run the race at your own pace! The number of and duration between time slots will differ depending upon how many people sign up, so we will update everyone on this when the time gets closer. Your bib is your chip and JAYMAX Race Timing Services will be out there to time you.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, this course will be completely open. No intersections will be shut down so please use caution, and there will be NO aid stations on the course. Please come prepared to self-support yourself for hydration and nutrition. Also, we will NOT be offering a shuttle to the start line so please make preparations for this on your own.
Relay participants: This year’s “relay” will be a quarter marathon (6.55 miles) you get to run with your partner! So this also means we are adding a quarter marathon!
Our goal is to offer something as close to the Hero Half Marathon experience you’ve been hoping for, but we must make some tough decisions and alterations to make sure our runners and volunteers are safe. Of course if you do not feel comfortable with this solution, you will still have the option to get your packet and medal, and run the race from your home. If you choose to run virtually, you will have until Nov. 8 to complete your race.
If you run a virtual race, you will not have a bib or chip. You must download and track your run on the RaceJoy app. Runners who race in person Oct. 25 may also use RaceJoy, but the app provides a GPS-estimated time. Official times will be based off the chips in your bib. All race results (live and virtual) will be displayed together; however, only in-person runners will be eligible for awards.
For more details, visit www.herohalfmarathon.com.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** - Red Shoe Shindig
2020-10-24
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** – The Red Shoe Shindig, featuring the theme A Night in Morocco, has changed to a virtual event at 6 p.m. Oct. 24. The ticket purchase includes a five course meal prepared by Chef Steven Brooks, a Party Pack containing all the essentials to have a great time at home with your guests, and a floral arrangement! Visit www.redshoeshindig.com for more details.

Laughability 9
2020-10-24
This annual fundraising event features a VIP tour of the Ability Tree facility in Siloam Springs, food trucks, a photo booth, live and silent auctions, and comedic entertainment. For more details, visit www.abilitytree.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** - Fresh StART
2020-10-24 | Meteor Guitar Gallery, 128 W Central Ave, Bentonville, AR, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** – Join Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter on Oct. 24 for Fresh StART! New look, same event! Fresh StART is the signature fundraising event for the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter. This year it is a fully virtual event where you can party from the comfort of your own home with an evening of games, music, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks centered on an auction of works from regionally renowned professional artists and artisans and art pieces donated by the shelter’s clients from the in-shelter art program. With your ticket purchase, you will receive a party box, complete with food, drinks, and gifts, delivered to your front porch (within the NWA area).
This event aligns with the mission and programs of NWAWS, incorporating art as a therapeutic process to help adults and children connect with their emotions, develop self-awareness and a voice.
The Honorary Chair, Jason Fremstad (VP, Adult Beverages, Walmart), along with 2020 co-chairs Venessa Yates (VP, snacks, Walmart) and Seth Malley (VP, beverages, Walmart) invite you to join in the effort to raise money for the needs of the shelter. For more details, visit www.nwaws.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 24*** - Dogwood Walk
2020-10-24 | Gulley Park, 1850 E. Township St., Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 24*** – Parade your fur babies at Gulley Park for the Dogwood Walk, which features dog contests, pet treats and more. For details, visit www.hsozarks.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ON OCT. 23*** - Courage Awards
2020-10-23 11:00
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ON OCT. 23*** – Peace at Home Family Shelter’s Courage Awards will be virtual this year! The event will be broadcast on Facebook Live at 11 a.m. Oct. 23. The video will highlight the shelter’s different programs and also recognize this year’s Courage Award honorees, Sandy Sprouse and KC Tucker. For more information, visit www.peaceathomeshelter.org.

Quest: NWA
2020-10-23 - 2020-10-25
Open Avenues will host a fundraiser called Quest: NWA presented by Samsung. Teams of up to six people can compete in the “Quest” to earn creativity points and win huge prizes. During Oct. 23-25, registered teams will follow clues around NWA to compete for prizes worth thousands of dollars. Prizes include a PS4 and Samsung TV bundle, including a soundbar and controllers; a weekend stay at the Downstream Casino Resort; local restaurant gift cards; and a complete Coleman camping set.
Registration for the event is available on the “Quest: NWA presented by Samsung” Facebook page or at https://stubs.net/e/3175/vn/809cp. Teams are $100 per team, or $50 for student teams. All profit from registrations and sponsorship go to support employment for people with disabilities at Open Avenues.
For more information, visit www.openavenues.org.

***CANCELED*** - Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction
2020-10-23 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***CANCELED*** – The highlight of this event at the John Q. Hammons Center is the men’s fashion show featuring several local gentlemen strutting the runway in support of patient services and community education. For more details, visit www.hopecancerresources.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** - Big Business Brunch
2020-10-22 | 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** – Part of a series of brunches, the event offers the opportunity to hear an interview with Latriece Watkins, EVP of Consumables, hosted by Silvia Azrai Kawas, VP of Private Brands, Fresh + Packaged Foods, at 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. For more details, visit www.bbbsnwa.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 4, 2021*** - Hall of Honor
2020-10-22 | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 4, 2021*** – The Hall of Honor at the Fayetteville Public Library recognizes educators, alumni and friends who have made extraordinary contributions to public education in Fayetteville. For more information, visit www.fayedfoundation.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** - Pink Ribbon Luncheon
2020-10-21 | Northwest Arkansas Convention Center, 1420 S. 48th St., Springdale, AR, United States
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL*** – Pink Ribbon Luncheon is a celebration to honor and remember breast cancer survivors. Attendees will enjoy a delicious lunch, a silent auction, survivor fashion and BigWig presentation at Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. For more details, visit www.komenozark.org.

***POSTPONED TO SPRING 2021*** - Success Stories Brunch
2020-10-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Bailey Center at Mount Sequoyah, 150 N. Skyline Drive, Fayetteville, AR, United States
***POSTPONED TO SPRING 2021*** – Enjoy this brunch featuring guest speakers Stephanie Thomas and Ronetta Francis sharing their stories of empowerment and personal journeys toward success. For more details, visit www.dfsnwa.org.

***CHANGED TO OCT 19-24*** - Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
2020-10-19 | Arvest Ballpark, 3000 Gene George Blvd., Springdale, AR, 72762, United States
***CHANGED TO OCT 19-24*** – To protect the safety and health of our supporters and those we serve, Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas has decided to make changes to its annual Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk in October. This year DSCNWA invites you to Step Up for Down Syndrome WEEK! You can join in from the safety of your home, during the week of Oct. 19-24. This week of raising awareness and funds will feature team fundraising prizes, social media challenges, a week-long online auction and more. With registration, you will have access to daily virtual events like Bingo, a scavenger hunt, behavior help, a princess sing-a-long and comedian! The week will end on Oct. 24 with a Drive-Thru Celebration at Arvest Ballpark. For more details, visit www.dscnwa.com.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT OCT. 17-24*** - Purple for a Purpose
2020-10-17 - 2020-10-24
The annual Purple for a Purpose 5K and Fun Run will be a virtual event held Oct. 17-24. Its purpose is raising awareness around the issue of domestic violence here in our community. This year, you can pick the date of your run and the course!
Junior League of NWA asks that you track your race on Strava, Garmin, Runkeeper, Map My Run, Nike Run Club, or whatever app you use to keep track of exercise between the dates of Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, 2020, and submit your screenshot of your run to 5K@juniorleaguenwa.org to be entered for prizes and medals following the completion of the event.
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 sleeping in? We also have a Sleep-In for a Purpose option!
For more information, please visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 17-25*** - Golftoberfest
2020-10-17 | Gator Golf, 2692 N. College Ave., Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 17-25*** – Golftoberfest, NWA’s ORIGINAL Mini-Golf Tournament will be a little different this year! Teams will play ANYTIME between Oct. 17 and Oct. 25 in a safe, socially distanced environment. You choose when you want to play! Just like always, this unique event will continue to have hole-in-one contest prizes and prize baskets for the winning teams. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, round of golf and chances to win prizes! For more details, visit www.spsfnwa.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 16-17*** - Sweetest Day
2020-10-16 - 2020-10-17 | AR, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 16-17*** – For this year’s Sweetest Day event, Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County is going public and partnering with some amazing local businesses on Oct. 16 and 17 for you to stop by one of their storefronts and purchase a sweet treat for you or someone special! From cupcakes and chocolates, to floral arrangements and doggie treats – at each of our partnering business locations, a portion of proceeds from your purchase during Sweetest Day – Tour de Sweets will go directly toward providing free services for children in our community! 🍭 STAY TUNED for a complete list of participating businesses!
No sweet tooth? Consider giving a sweet financial gift to help us reach our $250,000 goal! By helping us raise $250,000, you are helping to provide hope and healing to 100 children this fall!
For details, visit www.cacbentonco.com.

Pagnozzi Parker Charity Golf Tournament
2020-10-16
Join Pagnozzi Parker Charities for a golf tournament with morning and afternoon flights at Paradise Valley Golf Course. Entry fee includes goody bag, breakfast (Donated by Chick-Fil-A & 7Brew), lunch, course refreshments, mulligans, tee buster and putting contest.
COVID-19 Update: For now, we are moving forward with regular event planning for our golf tournament. We know that the current COVID-19 situation changes daily. We are watching as changes are made and will update everyone on the status of our events as we gain more insight closer to the event date. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions.
For more details, visit www.pagnozziparker.org.
