3W Magazine

The Longest Day
2017-06-21
The Longest Day is all about love for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. On the summer solstice, team up with the Alzheimer’s Association and select any activity you love — or an activity loved by those affected — to help end Alzheimer’s. Together, we will raise funds and awareness for care and support while advancing research toward the first survivor of Alzheimer’s.

Walmart NWA Championship presented by P&G
2017-06-20 - 2017-06-25 | Pinnacle Country Club, 3 S. Clubhouse Dr., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G is an official LPGA tour event featuring 144 of the top female golfers in the world. The tournament is a three-day 54-hole stroke competition featuring various activities through out the week.

Father's Day Picnic
2017-06-18 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
Join the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge for its annual Father’s Day Picnic.

Tour de Fun
2017-06-17 | Downtown Rogers, Rogers, AR, United States
Tour de Fun features 50K and 100K bike rides, 9-10 mile mountain bike ride, refreshing brew from the Beer Garden on the GPP Cycling and Multisport Patio, and fun for the whole family!

Summer Salsa
2017-06-17 | Fayetteville Town Center, 15 West Mountain, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Summer Salsa is a casual, summer-chic fundraiser for EOA Children’s House. Guests will enjoy festive food and beverages, live music and dancing, silent auction with unique items, fun photo booth, and a salsa tasting competition.
100 percent of the proceeds from Summer Salsa directly benefit EOA Children’s House, providing services to children ages 6-weeks-old to 5-years-old who have been abused, neglected or faced adverse childhood experiences.

Catfish, Corndogs & Cornhole
2017-06-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Mercy Hospital Campus, 2710 S Rife Medical Lane, Rogers, AR, United States
Create a two-person team for a competitive round of cornhole while enjoying all-you-can-eat catfish and corndogs!

Arts Live Theatre Gala
2017-06-16
Enjoy an evening of dinner and entertainment.

Sunny Side of Leadership
2017-06-15 07:00 | DoubleTree Suites, 301 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Enjoy a morning of networking, breakfast, and a panel discussion on Change Leadership: Influence and enthuse others through personal advocacy, vision and drive. Guest panelists feature Celia Swanson, Carol Spieckerman and Grace Judson. This is a great opportunity to make professional connections in our community, learn from local business leaders and become more aware of the mission of Havenwood.
All proceeds will benefit Havenwood’s programming designed to help single mothers and their children facing homelessness move from crisis to self-sufficiency.

Tickets are free but attendees need to register at the link provided.

Art & Cocktails in the Garden
2017-06-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
Enjoy a casual evening of local art, live music, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Surround yourself with the vibrant, early-summer beauty of the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks with tours of the Garden’s art installations, an art show featuring local artists, a drop-in interactive art project, craft beer and the evening’s signature drink—martinis!

Bentonville No Kid Hungry
2017-06-12 17:30 | The Hive at 21c, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Join No Kid Hungry and host Chef Matthew McClure for a special multi-course dinner to end childhood hunger. Guest chefs include Matt Cooper of The Preacher’s Son, Dominic Luzzo of Fiamma 1873, Luke Wetzel of Oven & Tap, Annie Pettry of Decca.

Barn Dance
2017-06-10 18:30
The Barn Dance is a fun filled evening of dancing, food, live music and a silent auction to raise money to help Horses for Healing’s participants find success in the saddle and in life.

The Cancer Challenge
2017-06-08 - 2017-06-10
The Cancer Challenge features three days of fun and fundraising for various nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas.

THURSDAY | JUNE 8
6:00-8:30 am BREAKFAST/GOLF REGISTRATION, Riordan Hall, Bella Vista
7:30 am & 1:00 pm GOLF TOURNAMENT – FLIGHT 1 & 2, Kingswood & Berksdale Courses, Bella Vista
11:30 am-1:30 pm LUNCH/GOLF REGISTRATION, Riordan Hall, Bella Vista
12:00-4:30 pm JUNIOR TENNIS CLINIC & TOURNAMENT, Kingsdale Tennis Complex, Bella Vista
4:00-8:00 pm TRAP SHOOT PRACTICE & SOCIAL, Highlands Gun Range, Bella Vista
6:00-8:30 pm ADULT TENNIS SOCIAL, Kingsdale Tennis Complex, Bella Vista
FRIDAY | JUNE 9
6:00-8:30 am BREAKFAST/GOLF REGISTRATION, Riordan Hall, Bella Vista
7:30 am GOLF TOURNAMENT – FLIGHT 3, Kingswood & Berksdale Courses, Bella Vista
7:30 am-6:00 pm ADULT TENNIS TOURNAMENT, Kingsdale Tennis Complex, Bella Vista
8:00 am-4:00 pm TRAP SHOOT TOURNAMENT, Highlands Gun Range, Bella Vista
11:30 am-1:30 pm LUNCH, Riordan Hall, Bella Vista
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm SOCIAL – DINNER, AUCTION, & ENTERTAINMENT, Holiday Inn NWA Convention Center, Springdale
SATURDAY | JUNE 10
7:30 am 10K, 5K RUN & 1- MILE WALK, Orchards Park, Bentonville

Art of Wine Festival
2017-06-08 - 2017-06-10 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
It’s a celebration of the senses! The Art of Wine Festival features three days of enticing events with the opportunity to sample some of the world’s finest wines and an array of artfully crafted local cuisine in a unique atmosphere.

Schedule of events
The Winemaker’s Dinner allows you to enjoy an exclusive five-course meal, unique silent auction and array of outstanding wines on the same stage where Broadway stars and entertainment legends have performed.
When: Thursday, June 8 at 6 pm
Where: Onstage at Baum Walker Hall
Uncorked: Friday Night Tasting is the party of the summer! Choose from a selection of more than 400 different wines from around the world and food from the area’s best restaurants – all in a festive party atmosphere at the heart of Northwest Arkansas’ entertainment district.
When: Friday, June 9 at 7 pm
Where: Walton Arts Center
Premier Tasting provides an opportunity for discerning wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs to sample many of the finest wines in the world. Guests will also enjoy delectable heavy hors d’oeuvres prepared by Northwest Arkansas’ best chefs.
When: Saturday, June 10 at 6 pm
Where: Baum Walker Hall

Pantene Beautiful Lengths
2017-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Record Downtown, Bentonville, AR, United States
One in three women will be affected by cancer in their lifetime. Pantene Beautiful Lengths creates free real-hair wigs for women battling cancer in the community. Donate your hair during Pantene Beautiful Lengths to help reach its goal of 1,500 donations.

Pops
2017-06-03 19:30 | Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas is the premier professional symphony in NWA and has provided over 60 years of musical performances and educational opportunities.

The Founders Crawfish Boil
2017-06-03 13:00 - 18:00 | Kingfish, 262 N School Ave, Fayetteville, AR, United States
The founders are a group of friends who turned an annual get together into a charity event benefiting the Children’s Safety Center of Washington County, a cause that holds a special meaning in their hearts. Each year they host a crawfish boil at Kingfish on Dickson Street in Fayetteville where they collect donations, sell event t-shirts and raffle off prizes with all proceeds benefiting the Children’s Safety Center. Last year, the event raised almost $8,000 and a total of $15,000 over the past four years combined.
A donation made at the door will get you all the crawfish and gumbo you can eat. You can also purchase event t-shirts and raffle tickets for prizes and listen to local bands rock the day away.

Spring Fling
2017-05-20 17:00 - 23:30 | Embassy Suites, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
The 20th anniversary Spring Fling features honorary host John Furner, CEO of SAM’s Club.

Tour of Homes
2017-05-20 12:00 - 17:00
Washington Elementary School’s 14th Annual Tour of Homes is a home tour in which members of the community are invited to tour the school and five homes located within Washington Elementary School’s school zone.
Tickets will be sold for $20 at French Metro Antiques, The Gift House Antiques, The Bank of Fayetteville, and Washington Elementary School. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the tour for $25 at all of the homes on the Tour as well as French Metro Antiques and The Gift House Antiques.

Walk for Wishes
2017-05-20 09:00 | Arvest Ballpark, 3000 Gene George Blvd., Springdale, AR, 72762, United States
Walk For Wishes is a nationwide Make-A-Wish fundraiser that celebrates more than 270,000 wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future wishes. It’s a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, donors and friends. By participating, you can help bring the life-changing impact of a wish to children in your community who battle life-threatening medical conditions.

Gardens on Tap
2017-05-20 | Compton Gardens, 312 N. Main St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Gardens on Tap gives guests the chance to sample local beers and enjoy the 6.5-acre native tree and plant garden.

Corporate Sponsor Breakfast
2017-05-17
Raise funds for the ALS Association during the Corporate Sponsor Breakfast.

Hydration Celebration
2017-05-13 07:30 - 11:30 | Pinnacle Hills Promenade, 2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
The Hydration Celebration features a 5K Run, Toddler Trot, half- and one-mile youth run.
The mission of Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life is to promote proper hydration and prevent heat illness through education and supporting activities.

AIM Walk
2017-05-13 | Horton Farms, 15799 Bethlehem Road, Gravette, AR, 72736, United States
Join Autism Involves Me for a day of food trucks, local entertainment, silent auctions and raffles for the annual Family Fun Walk to raise awareness for autism.
Autism Involves Me enhances the lives of people with autism by connecting the autism community and providing education and resources to family, community and providers.

Heart Ball
2017-05-13 | John Q. Hammons Center, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
The Heart Ball brings together our most influential leaders from the corporate, philanthropic and medical communities to raise funds and promote the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. The evening’s black-tie festivities will include dinner, entertainment, dancing and an exciting auction.

Men's Night
2017-05-12 18:30 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
Bring your friends to enjoy a lively night of camaraderie and good times. Men’s Night includes dinner, top shelf bar, cigars and an auction.

Bonanza
2017-05-12 16:00 - 21:00 | Oliver Ranch, 12757 W. Hwy 264, Highfill, AR, United States
Bonanza is a community fellowship and fundraising event for adults, sponsored by Bailey & Oliver’s Kids Foundation. Guests will enjoy great food, games, music, dancing and a silent auction. 100 percent of proceeds are donated to hOofin’ iT, Occupational Therapy Services (a Hippotherapy program).
This is a free event, however, guests are encouraged to bring a little “jingle” in their pocket or purse for the silent auction and fun games.

Golf Classic
2017-05-12 | Shadow Valley Country Club, 7001 W. Shadow Valley Rd., Rogers, AR, United States
The annual AAO Golf Classic is held at the Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers. A great round of golf at one of NWA’s most exclusive courses features great food and lots of opportunities to win amazing prizes at hole contests throughout the course.

AIM Golf Tournament
2017-05-12 | Kingsdale Golf Course, 4 Kingsdale Ln, Bella Vista, AR, United States
This golf tournament is the first part of the AIM Weekend. Autism Involves Me enhances the lives of people with autism by connecting the autism community and providing education and resources to family, community and providers.

Strides for Strokes
2017-05-12
The Bellaflies Foundation is dedicated to making a positive by providing hope for children and families affected by pediatric strokes. The foundation raises pediatric stroke awareness, funds pediatric stroke research and education worldwide, and provides support to children’s hospitals.

Greening of the Garden
2017-05-09 17:30 - 21:00 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
The Greening of the Garden is the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ signature event and annual fundraiser. The evening begins with exclusive tours of our display gardens, as you enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres amidst live music. As the sun sets, guests will enjoy local craft beer and wine tastings, silent and live auctions, and an elegant seated dinner on the Great Lawn. All proceeds support the educational programs and operational expenses of the Garden.
