3W Magazine

Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament & Virtual Color of Hope Gala
2021-08-05 - 2021-08-07
The Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament and the Color of Hope Gala are the biggest fundraisers of the year for Arkansas Children’s Northwest. The Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament will be Aug. 5-6, and a virtual Color of Hope Gala will be held Aug. 7.
For Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament, Arkansas Children’s Northwest is pleased to welcome back last year’s chairs, Mike Sewell, Tony Murphy and Kyden Reeh. Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament will be an in-person tournament Aug. 5-6 at the Bella Vista and Kingswood courses. This year’s golf tournament will run a little differently so that guests can safely gather as champions for children, featuring contact-less registration, tee times every 10 minutes, online scoring, and more.
For Color of Hope Gala, Arkansas Children’s Northwest is pleased to announce that Jennifer and Hunter Yurachek are back as the 2021 COH Chairs. There will be a virtual event to “tailgate for kids” on Aug. 7. Everyone is encouraged to dust off their tailgating gear, grab their favorite team jersey and a few close friends, and set-up their own personal tailgate party to celebrate alongside Arkansas Children’s Northwest in raising funds for the Hematology and Oncology services at the hospital. The Champion Children this year are Abigail and Kendryck, two siblings who are both battling cancer at Arkansas Children’s. The Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation are the Gameday Champion Sponsor for this year’s Color of Hope.
For more details, visit www.archildrens.org or call 479.725.2965.

Elkfest 2021
2021-08-07
Elkfest is a community festival and fundraiser for the Elkins Shop with a Cop program that will be Aug. 7 at the Elkins Community Center and Bunch Park. Whether you’re browsing cars at the car show, finding deals at the vendor booths and silent auction, or enjoying the many other activities, plan on the whole family having an amazing time. For the complete schedule and more information, visit elkinsar.org/elkfest.

Barn Bash
2021-08-13
Support homeless women and children in crisis at Restoration Village’s annual Barn Bash. This event at Country Rose Manor Wedding & Event Center in Rogers will feature food, drinks, live music and a story of hope from someone whose life was changed at Restoration Village. For more details, visit www.restorationvillage.net.

Sip & Savor
2021-08-19
Enjoy food, beer, wine and cocktails from Northwest Arkansas restaurants and breweries while bidding on silent auction items at 807 W Hudson Blvd. in Rogers. For more details, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

Center Court Tennis Doubles Tennis Tournament
2021-08-20 - 2021-08-22
Center Court Tennis is hosting a doubles Tennis Tournament for adults of all levels Aug. 20-22 at Summerhill Tennis and Athletic Club. Center Court’s goal is to raise money to cover/eliminate registration fees for Athletes, and to purchase necessary adaptive tennis equipment like sports wheelchairs. In addition to great doubles competition, the tournament will host a Razorback Tennis Player exhibition at the player party on Saturday night. After the Hogs tear it up on the courts, there will be a special appearance by some of the Center Court Athletes who will show off their adaptive skills. Food all weekend, hydration, T-shirts, and goodie bags will all be awaiting the tournament registrants. There will also be a chance to buy tennis shot “mulligans” and a silent auction full of amazing items. The event is presented by Legacy National Bank and Summerhill Racquet Club.
Center Court Tennis is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the inclusion and celebration of God’s unique design for every individual. The nonprofit is excited to bring an adaptive, play-based tennis curriculum to Athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities in Northwest Arkansas. Nonprofit representatives believe that differently-abled Athletes can learn and benefit from the wonderful lifetime sport of tennis!
To register for the tournament, visit www.centercourttennis.org/tourney-registration, or email info@centercourttennis.org.

Secchi Day & Science Festival
2021-08-21
This annual event at the Prairie Creek Park on Beaver Lake includes activities for all ages with hands-on water and environmental science education fun. For more details, visit www.bwdh2o.org.

Putt for Paws
2021-08-21
Putt for Paws will be held on Aug. 21, from 9-11:30 a.m. at Lokomotion Family Fun Park followed by a Foghorn’s Green Acres After Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit Humane Society of the Ozarks. For more information, visit https://hsozarks.org/.

Golf 4 A Cause
2021-08-23 | Pinnacle Country Club, 3 S. Clubhouse Dr., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Enjoy a day of golf, food and fun on Aug. 23 at Pinnacle Country Club to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma. For more details, visit www.golf4rmhc.com.

***CHANGED TO HOMEGATE GALA*** - The Tailgate Gala
2021-08-27
After careful thought and consideration by the staff and Board of Directors, Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life has decided to move the Tailgate Gala to a Homegate Gala for the health and safety of guests. There will still be an online silent auction with amazing items. And you can still participate! Online silent auction kicks off on Aug. 27 and runs through Sept. 10! You can register now at https://tailgategala.afrogs.org/ and you will receive a text/email when auction is live! For questions and more information please contact Todd at todd@kendrickfincher.org or 479-200-1313.

RPEF Golf Tournament
2021-08-27
The 5th annual RPEF Golf Tournament will be held on Aug. 27 at Lost Springs Golf Club in Rogers. Register online at https://www.rogerspef.com/golftournament.

SOAR NWA
2021-08-28 | Drake Field, 4500 S. School Ave., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Enjoy a day-long event at Drake Field, featuring hot air balloons, tethered balloon rides, live entertainment, a beer garden, kids’ zone, food trucks, vendor village, helicopter rides and more. All proceeds support Open Avenues. For more details, visit www.soarnwa.com.

Golf Classic
2021-08-30
Enjoy a fun-filled day of golf, contests, prizes and more on Aug. 30 at Springdale Country Club. There will also be a “Flight Details” event on Aug. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Thaden Airfield Hangar, featuring light food, cocktails, silent auction and more. Proceeds support Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. For more details, visit www.nwacs.org.

Hunger Action Month
2021-09-01
This nationwide campaign highlights the need to help fight hunger. During the month of September, NWA Food Bank will host several events that focus on this problem. For more details, visit www.nwafoodbank.org.

Savor the Flavor
2021-09-01
Savor the Flavor offers an exclusive passbook of discounts for fine dining establishments throughout Northwest Arkansas. The passbook is valid from Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022. Proceeds support Washington Regional Medical Foundation – Faith in Action. For more information, visit www.wregional.com.

Trifest for MS
2021-09-03 - 2021-09-05
Rampy MS Research Foundation’s Trifest for MS will be Sept. 3-5, 2021. For more information, visit www.researchms.org.

***CANCELED*** - Cherishing Children Dinner
2021-09-09
***CANCELED*** – The annual Cherishing Children Dinner is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County. This event helps to raise awareness of child abuse in Benton County. Proceeds from this event will provide hope and healing to abused and neglected children. For more details, visit www.cacbentonco.com.

NWA Business Women’s Conference
2021-09-13 - 2021-09-15
This conference provides personal and professional enrichment through motivational and networking experiences for women. For details, visit www.nwabusinesswomensconference.com.

The Cancer Challenge Golf to Give Back
2021-09-16
The Cancer Challenge Golf to Give Back will be 4-7 p.m. Sept. 16 at Topgolf in Rogers. For more information, visit https://www.cancerchallenge.com.

NWA Challenge for Hope
2021-09-17 - 2021-09-18
NWA Challenge for Hope, formerly Charity Challenge of Champions, features a tennis and pickleball tournament. For more details, visit www.nwachallengeforhope.com.

***CANCELED*** - Jewels of Giving Gala
2021-09-18
***CANCELED*** – This gala at the Rogers Convention 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.

AIM for Advocacy
2021-09-18
Support homeless women and children in crisis at Restoration Village’s annual AIM for Advocacy. Enjoy an exciting sporting clays shoot at Spring Valley Anglers Rod & Gun Club. For more details, visit www.restorationvillage.net.

MORE THAN PINK Walk
2021-09-18
Grab your team, co-workers, neighbors and family members to “walk where you are” for Susan G. Komen Ozark. The MORE THAN PINK Walk app makes it easy to come together to support breast cancer and to raise funds and awareness to continue the fight against breast cancer. For more details, visit www.komenozark.org.

Walk to End Alzheimer's
2021-09-18
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Northwest Arkansas is Sept. 18 at Pinnacle Heights Park in Rogers. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is happening — and you can join at the local event or Walk From Home in your neighborhood. No matter where you participate, know that your health and safety are the top priorities. All local events will implement safety protocols including physical distancing, contactless registration, hand sanitizing stations and more. The nonprofit asks that all Walk attendees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear a mask, per CDC guidelines around large outdoor events. Masks will be available on-site. For more details, visit https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2021/AR-Arkansas?pg=entry&fr_id=14288.

Oktoberfest
2021-09-18
Kingsford presents the Natural State Beer Company’s Oktoberfest Fundraiser on Sept. 18 in the Outdoor Courtyard area at the Village on the Creeks. The event will bring some of the best breweries and beers from our area to one location with this event. Oktoberfest benefits NWA Food Bank, Autism Involves Me and Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County.
This year’s event will feature live music throughout the day including: Abbey Pierce, the Take Cover Band, and Jenna & the Soul Shakers. General Admission ticketholders will have food off the grill sponsored by Johnsonville, Pepperidge Farms, and presenting sponsor Kingsford. KombiKeg NWA will be onsite to help everyone tailgate properly and watch the Razorback Game from their amazing rooftop TV!
VIP ticketholders will enjoy time with honorary chair, Andrea Albright, SVP/GMM Walmart, at Modoko for a special Beer Pairing dinner prepared by Chef Ryan and NSBC’s head brewer, Will Sonneman. Exclusive access to wine and cocktails as well as some fun desserts!
In addition to door prizes and additional fundraising games with prizes, each ticket holder will get a “Swag Bag” with donated products, a pretzel necklace, and a commemorative glass. Games and prizes throughout the day are sure to provide additional fun and excitement for a great cause.
For more information, visit https://ale-truism.com/.

Trivia Night
2021-09-18
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School Trivia Night is happening Sept. 18! The event will include dinner, drinks, trivia entry and door prizes. Purchase tickets by Sept. 16 at http://bidpl.net/svdptrivia2021. For more information, contact Cathy Towle at pto@svdpschool.net.

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G
2021-09-20 - 2021-09-26
The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G is an official LPGA Tour event featuring the world’s best female golfers competing for a $2.3M purse. The 15th anniversary celebration is Sept. 20-26 at Pinnacle Country Club. The #NWAChampionship is so much more than a sporting event. #NWAChampionship Week provides a world-class experience for spectators of all ages offering culinary experiences, fitness activities, kid-friendly events, women’s empowerment programs, charitable initiatives and more. For more information, visit www.nwachampionship.com.

Golf Tournament and Dinner/Auction
2021-09-22 - 2021-09-23
The annual Challenge Cup and Classic Golf Tournament will be held Sept. 22-23. The Challenge Cup on Sept. 22 is Sharing & Caring of Benton County’s premier golf scramble held on the Dogwood Golf Course in Bella Vista and is limited to only 20 teams for the best golfing experience. The same evening, the nonprofit hosts its dinner and auction for sponsors, players, and the general public at the Rogers Convention Center where guests will enjoy entertainment, dinner, and one of the best silent and live auctions in the area. The Classic Golf Tournament on Sept. 23 at both the Dogwood and Kingswood golf courses in Bella Vista is a fun, competitive scramble where players and hole sponsors vie for prizes throughout the day! This is the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year and supports its mission of enhancing lives and empowering futures in Benton County through providing Christmas gifts, food, clothing, school supplies and scholarships to area children. For more details, visit www.sharingandcaringkids.com.

Bikes, Blues & BBQ
2021-09-22 - 2021-09-25
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.

Designing Women
2021-09-22 - 2021-10-24
A world premiere by the creator of the megahit television series. It’s 2020, and Julia, Suzanne, Mary Jo and Charlene are on the verge of a radical decision. With headline buzz from the national press, this timely, whip-smart, new Southern comedy is set to take the theatre world by storm. For more details, visit www.theatre2.org.

Kickball 4 the Kids
2021-09-24
Enjoy a day of competitive camaraderie, lunch, prizes and more at Memorial Park in Bentonville to benefit the children in care at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. For more details, visit www.nwacs.org.
