3W Magazine

***POSTPONED TO SUMMER 2021*** - Megaphone Summit
2020-07-31 - 2020-08-02 | Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville , AR, United States
***POSTPONED TO SUMMER 2021*** – The Megaphone Summit presented by Soapbox Influence is a regional event for bloggers, vloggers, podcasters and social media rockstars. Entering its 10th year, the conference will gather influencers in every niche: lifestyle, parenting, food, fashion, travel, decor, health, fitness and beyond. The event serves as an opportunity to gather, grow and connect talented content creators to provide education, skill development, resources, camaraderie and brand partnerships. For more information, visit www.megaphonesummit.com.

2020-2021 Mercy Golf Classic "reFOREmatted"
2020-08-01
With the health of our community always at the forefront of what we do, Mercy Health Foundation has decided to transition the Mercy Golf Classic! Transitioning the tournament means keeping our community healthy, while still supporting Mercy and enjoying a day on the course! Each team will receive a voucher to Pick Your Day to Play at your discretion between Aug. 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021. During that time, you can schedule your foursome at Pinnacle Country Club. Teams will need to turn their score cards in to the golf pro to determine tournament winners. Each team will still get their swag bags and wonderful rounds of golf. Mercy will host a thank you event to recognize sponsors, honor our tournament winners, eat some delicious food, and celebrate fellowship! This thank you event will be held Monday, May 3, 2021, at Pinnacle Country Club. For details, visit www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa.

***VIRTUAL EVENT AUG. 1-8*** - Dr. Compton Day
2020-08-01 - 2020-08-08
***VIRTUAL EVENT AUG. 1-8*** – On August 1, through this virtual experience and video playlist, The Peel Compton Foundation will share with you a glimpse of Dr. Compton’s life, legacy and contributions. The virtual event runs Aug. 1-8. You can enter to win a grand prize during the event! Find the “Group of Bears” by Paul Manship at Compton Gardens, take a family photo with them and post your photo to the Compton Gardens & Conference Center Facebook and/or Instagram page and tag them. The best photo submitted by Aug. 8 wins a Grand Prize (Dr. Compton T-shirts for the entire family and a family fun pack.) Second and third place photos will also win a family fun pack. Winners announced on Monday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. For details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

Dog Days of Summer
2020-08-02 | Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery, 6461 E Guy Terry Rd, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Bring your four-legged friends and the rest of the family to explore and enjoy the beautiful 60 acres at Sassafras Vineyard. Sassafras Springs Vineyard will donate 10% of food and drink sales to Humane Society of the Ozarks. The event is free to attend and will feature door prizes, complimentary dog treats. For more information, call Humane Society of the Ozarks, 479.444.7387 or visit www.hsozarks.org.

Benton County Fair
2020-08-04 - 2020-08-08 | Benton County Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville, AR, United States
Since 1904, the Benton County Fair has been providing wholesome entertainment, promoting agriculture and local history and helping area youth develop life skills. Learn more about visiting or exhibiting at www.bentoncountyfairar.org.

***POSTPONED TO AUG. 4, 2021*** - Student Benefit
2020-08-05 | Embassy Suites, 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***POSTPONED TO AUG. 4, 2021*** – Celebrate the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County’s scholarship recipients at the annual Student Benefit dinner at the Embassy Suites. For more information, visit www.spsfbc.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 6-8*** - The Cancer Challenge
2020-08-06 - 2020-08-08
***RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 6-8*** – One weekend, one community, one fight for one cause: it’s The Cancer Challenge. This premier charity event in Bella Vista includes golf and tennis tournaments, trap shoot, 5K and 10K. To volunteer, donate or participate, visit www.cancerchallenge.com.

***CANCELED*** - Pippin
2020-08-06 - 2020-08-09 | Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
***CANCELED*** – With an unforgettable score, “Pippin” is a story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four Tony Awards, this updated circus-inspired version of “Pippin” continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. For more details, visit www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO JAN. 14-24, 2021*** - Meteor Shower
2020-08-06 - 2020-08-09 | Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St., Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO JAN. 14-24, 2021*** – This hilarious comedy finds Corky and Norm excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs. The couples begin to flirt and insanity reigns. Tickets and more details are available at www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

***CANCELED*** - ALS Golf Tournament
2020-08-07
***CANCELED*** – Enjoy this fun-filled golf tournament benefiting the ALS Association. For more information, visit www.als-arkansas.org.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** - Tour de Cure
2020-08-08
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** – Ride, walk or run to support the fight against diabetes. For more details, visit www.diabetes.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ENDING ON AUG. 10*** - Fill the Bus
2020-08-10
***RESCHEDULED TO TO VIRTUAL EVENT ENDING ON AUG. 10*** – Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the United Way of Northwest Arkansas will hold the annual Fill the Bus Event in a 100% virtual format starting immediately and wrapping up Aug. 10. Fill the Bus is an initiative in partnership with Walmart and sponsored by BIC, Crayola, and Coca-Cola, providing school supplies to disadvantaged children that helps to create a road map to prosperity for children in Northwest Arkansas.
Through the partnership with Walmart, the community can purchase school supplies through the “Walmart Registry for Good” and the items ship directly to the United Way of NWA office. The supplies will be distributed to 15 local school districts as the first day of the new school year approaches. While school will look different for many in our area, the students need us more than ever. A link to the registry to donate virtually is available on the United Way of NWA website at unitedwaynwa.org/bus. For more than a decade, the annual Fill the Bus school supply drive has been providing Northwest Arkansas children with tools to help them get a head start on the school year and United Way of NWA is committed to providing for students in need even through a pandemic. For more information, visit www.unitedwaynwa.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 10-16*** - Bentonville Film Festival
2020-08-10 - 2020-08-16
***RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 10-16*** – The Bentonville Film Foundation announced that the upcoming 6th annual Bentonville Film Festival, co-founded by Festival Chair Geena Davis, will take place Aug. 10-16, 2020. Structured as a hybrid event, this year’s festival will offer virtual presentations and world premieres of films, panels and special events, alongside select drive-in screenings and additional on-the-ground events throughout the greater Bentonville, Arkansas area. Programming details, including official film selections, events, presentations, participating jurors, panelists, and more, are still to come. Ticket sales will go live on July 20, 2020. For more information, visit www.bentonvillefilm.org.

***POSTPONED TO SPRING 2021*** - Outrageous Corporate Games
2020-08-14 | AAO Benton County, Rogers, Arkansas
***POSTPONED TO SPRING 2021*** – Enjoy a fun day of team building and friendly competition at AAO Benton County in Rogers, featuring games such as dodgeball, volleyball and basketball. For details, visit www.aaoteam.org.

***POSTPONED*** - Legacy Gala
2020-08-14 | Osage House, 243 Pace Lane, Cave Springs, AR, United States
***POSTPONED*** – Put on your favorite casual chic outfit for the Legacy Gala. The event honors Brian Graham, a former Sam’s Club associate who passed away in 2016 from ALS. For more information, visit www.als-arkansas.org.

***CANCELED*** - Barn Bash
2020-08-14 | The Berry Farm, 12726 Huber Road, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
***CANCELED*** – Barn Bash is Restoration Village’s VIP sponsor event on Aug. 14. The event includes a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, story of hope, live auction and band. For more information, visit www.restorationvillage.net.

***CHANGED TO ONLINE AUCTION & VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER AUG. 14-21*** - Aim for Advocacy
2020-08-14 - 2020-08-21
***CHANGED TO ONLINE AUCTION & VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER AUG. 14-21*** – Due to the current pandemic and social distancing guidelines, Restoration Village made the difficult decision to cancel its in-person AIM for Advocacy events. However, Restoration Village is keeping AIM for Advocacy going this year with an online auction and virtual fundraiser, which will be held Aug. 14-21. The event raises funds to restore hope and break the cycle of abuse. During this week, the nonprofit will also feature stories of restored hope from our residents. Visit www.restorationvillage.net for more information.

***RESCHEDULED TO MAY 1, 2021*** - Heroes Gala
2020-08-15 | Village on the Creeks, Rogers, AR, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO MAY 1, 2021*** – The Heroes Gala has been postponed to May 1, 2021, at Village on the Creeks. For more details, visit www.sheepdogia.org.

***CANCELED*** - Touch-a-Truck
2020-08-15
***CANCELED*** – With concern for the safety of our community, sponsors, vendors, and members, Touch-a-Truck 2020 will be canceled due to public health concerns of the spread of COVID-19. Junior League of NWA members hope to see everyone back at Touch-a-Truck in 2021. If you purchased tickets online for the 2020 event, those tickets will be valid for the 2021 Touch-a-Truck event or you may request a refund in the next 30 days by emailing treasurer@juniorleaguenwa.org. For more information, visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org.

***CHANGED TO ONLINE VIRTUAL SECCHI DAY SCIENCE FAIR*** - Secchi Day & Science Festival
2020-08-15
***CHANGED TO ONLINE VIRTUAL SECCHI DAY SCIENCE FAIR*** – The public is invited to participate via an Online Virtual Secchi Day Science Fair 2020 with videos and photos of Environmental and Water Education activities for local citizens and friends around the world to learn from and enjoy. Secchi Day sampling activities will continue this year with all the necessary precautions to ensure everyone is safe. Secchi Day is named for the Secchi Disk, a black and white device lowered into the water to measure clarity. For more details, follow Beaver Water District on social media or visit www.bwdh2o.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 17*** - Social Distance Summer Swing Golf Tournament
2020-08-17 | Springdale Country Club, 608 W. Lakeview Dr., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 17*** – Support proper hydration and prevention of heat illness at this four-person scramble golf tournament at Springdale Country Club. For more information, visit www.kendrickfincher.org.

Sip & Savor Curbside To Go
2020-08-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
This year, Sip & Savor has changed to Sip & Savor Curbside To Go! The event will be from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20. Boys & Girls Club of Benton County is partnering with three restaurants: Oven and Tap, Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar, and Blu Fresh Fish Market, Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Bentonville. Attendees can purchase sushi kits from Blu, pizza kits from Oven and Tap, and family food packs from Big Whiskey. Each kit and food pack will feed 4 people, and the food will be available for pick up from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20. Tickets to purchase food kits and packs will be available soon. Ticket holders will receive food and a goody bag. For more details, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

***CANCELED*** - SOAR NWA
2020-08-22
***CANCELED*** – SOAR NWA 2020 has been canceled. Save the date for next year’s event on Aug. 28, 2021. For more details, visit www.openavenues.org.

Disc Golf for the Kids!
2020-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, 14100 Vaughn Rd., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
This is the first chance for disc golfers to play the course located on the campus of the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter! This course was provided for the kids by Hormel Foods and designed and built by disc golf professionals. It is usually reserved for the kids, but the nonprofit is opening it up for a one-day tournament on Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the children served by the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Register today at discgolfscene.com. For more details, visit the NWA Children’s Shelter Disc Golf for the Kids! event page.

***RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 24*** - Reinert Cup Classic
2020-08-24 | Springdale Country Club, 608 W. Lakeview Dr., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 24*** – Join Ozark Guidance for the annual Reinert Cup Classic. Proceeds from this golf tournament at Springdale Country Club support behavioral health services for Northwest Arkansas families. To register and learn more, visit www.ozarkguidance.org.

Golf 4 A Cause
2020-08-24 | Pinnacle Country Club, 3 S. Clubhouse Dr., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Enjoy a day of golf, food and fun at Pinnacle Country Club. For more details, visit www.golf4rmhc.com.

***RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 24-30*** - Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G
2020-08-24 - 2020-08-30 | Pinnacle Country Club, 3 S. Clubhouse Dr., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 24-30*** – The biggest golf tournament in Northwest Arkansas hits the links at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers. This LPGA event raises thousands of dollars for local charities each year. For more information, visit www.nwachampionship.com.

BITE Restaurant Week
2020-08-24 - 2020-08-30
BITE NW Arkansas will host the inaugural BITE Restaurant Week during the week of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, Aug. 24-30. BITE Restaurant Week will take the place of the event’s annual grand tasting style events in 2020.
The sixth annual BITE NW Arkansas food festival, scheduled for Fall 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. The event will return in 2021, with festival dates to be announced at a later date. All ticketholders for this year’s BITE NW Arkansas food festival have been refunded automatically, with no action needed to be taken. Ticketholders can expect to see refunds within 5-7 business days. Individuals with questions regarding the refund process may reach out to Justine.Yu@octagon.com or complete the contact form at www.BITENWA.com/Contact.
In partnership with event sponsors Walmart and General Mills, BITE Restaurant Week will celebrate and showcase BITE NW Arkansas restaurant partners, while providing the local community an opportunity to experience the vibrant culinary scene of NW Arkansas. Throughout the week, the community can look forward to special offerings and discounted pricing at participating restaurants. Individuals are encouraged to follow @BITENWA social channels and BITENWA.com/Restaurant-Week for information regarding BITE NW Arkansas Restaurant Week including up to date listings of participating restaurants and special offerings.

Big Business Brunch
2020-08-27 | 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St., Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Part of a series of brunches, the event offers the opportunity to hear an interview with Andrea Albright, SVP of Snacks, Beverages + Impulse, 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.

***VIRTUAL EVENT ON AUG. 28*** - Out-of-the-Box Luncheon
2020-08-28
***VIRTUAL EVENT ON AUG. 28*** – The 9th annual Out-of-the-Box Luncheon is going virtual! The virtual event will be at noon Aug. 28. The program will feature a fireside chat with Kath McLay hosted by Danyelle Musselman. Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas will email a zoom link for all to join and mail an event packet including a gift certificate to The Hive among other goodies! Deadline to register to receive the event packet by mail is Aug. 20. Registration will remain open until August 27. For more details, visit www.gotrnwa.org/out-of-the-box.
