3W Magazine

The Clean House
2021-03-04 - 2021-03-07
The play takes place in a “metaphysical Connecticut,” mostly in the home of a married couple who are both doctors. They have hired a housekeeper named Matilde, an aspiring comedian from Brazil who’s more interested in coming up with the perfect joke than in house-cleaning. For more details, visit www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

Hogs for Hope Dance Marathon
2021-03-13
Students at the University of Arkansas host a 12-hour dance marathon to raise funds for Arkansas Children’s Northwest. Visit www.hogsforhope.com for more information.

***POSTPONED*** - Arkansas Miss Amazing
2021-03-13
***POSTPONED*** – Arkansas Miss Amazing is an annual self-advocacy event for young women with special needs age 5 and older. The event is a “pageant” where amazing ladies are able to show off their true beauty and talents on-stage, all while meeting new friends and making lifetime memories. For more details, visit ar.missamazing.org.

Nutty Runner 5K
2021-03-20
The Nutty Runner 5K will be making its return March 20, only this year it is getting NuttyER! 2020 was crazy and we want to move on and celebrate good times with good friends and good beer (masked up and socially distanced of course!)
Our 2021 race is being adapted into a downtown team scavenger hunt! Form a team of 2-4 people and be prepared to run a 3-4ish mile route (depending upon which direction you choose!) Solve riddles that will lead to various businesses downtown and expect 3 Nutty Runner Nut Brown Ales (by Columbus House Brewery) to be consumed along the way! The scavenger hunt starts at the Walton Arts Center parking lot, where it ends-you will have to see! (But rest assured that if you park downtown, you will not be far from your car!) Teams will need to designate 1 member to download and use Strava in order to be considered for overall prizes. Teams will have 1.5 hours to complete the course (this averages to about 22.5 min/mile-assuming the longest route of 4 miles).
For the more cautious souls who don’t feel the need to drink and run, there’s the Designated Driver division. But however you choose to participate, there will be additional shirts, and Nutty Runner merch available for purchase at the finish line.
All proceeds benefit The Spark Foundation, a local Fayetteville nonprofit with a mission to create a positive impact in the community by providing increased access to health and fitness education and opportunities. For more details, visit www.nuttyrunner5k.com.

The Lifespan of a Fact
2021-03-26 - 2021-03-28, 2021-04-01 - 2021-04-03
Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy — an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned to fact check D’Agata’s essay, the two come head to head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth. For more details, visit www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

Shooting for Scholarships
2021-03-28 - 2021-03-30
Shooting for Scholarships March Madness fundraiser will be hosted by Arkansas Athletes Outreach (AAO). From March 28-30, teams will compete to score the most free-throws out of 100. Prior to the event, donate to your favorite team with a specific amount or pledge an amount per shot made. All proceeds go to the AAO Scholarship Program, supporting the area youth to participate in the gold standard leagues, clubs, and training the nonprofit has provided for the last 30 years. For more details, visit www.aaoteam.org.

Pinwheels for Prevention
2021-04-01
Kick off Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month by placing pinwheels and banners at different locations in Washington County as a visible show of support for keeping our children safe. Shining in the sun, the pinwheel is reflective of the bright futures all children deserve. Learn more at www.childrenssafetycenter.org.

Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally
2021-04-02
Community members gather at First Friday in downtown Bentonville to kick off Child Abuse Awareness Month. Pinwheels are then placed at locations across Benton County to represent each confirmed child abuse case in Benton County for 2020. For more details, visit www.cacbentonco.com.

2021 Women in Information Technology Virtual Conference: Hack the Journey
2021-04-07
The 2021 Women in Information Technology Conference is going virtual! Connect with the community of diverse women who are changing and shaping the workplace. Join Walton College Executive Education and the Walton College Department of Information Systems on April 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as we “Hack the Journey” with industry leaders and changemakers. Speaker and session information at https://execed.uark.edu/2021-women-in-it-conference/.

NWA Gives
2021-04-08
NWA Gives is a region-wide giving day for nonprofits across Northwest Arkansas where change-makers and givers come together to fund the nonprofit work and important local causes they care about. For more details, visit www.nwagives.org.

Out-of-the-Box Luncheon
2021-04-09
Join Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas for a lively conversation with Donna Morris, Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer of Walmart Inc. This year’s program will be virtual via Zoom. Celebrate the nonprofit’s local girls, learn about plans for the upcoming year and be inspired! For more details on tickets and to purchase your Inspiration Box, visit www.gotrnwa.org/out-of-the-box.

Vintage Market Days
2021-04-09 - 2021-04-11
Vintage Market Days at Benton County Fairgrounds is an upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, seasonal plantings and more. Vintage Market Days events are so much more than a flea market. Each Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues. For more details, visit www.vintagemarketdays.com.

Horses for Healing 30th Anniversary and Pony Auction
2021-04-11
Horses for Healing’s 30th Anniversary and Pony Auction will be combined into one virtual event at 6 p.m. April 11 on Facebook Live. This is a virtual event where you can get involved with Horses for Healing to help keep children in the saddle. You are bidding to win the sponsorship of one of the nonprofit’s therapy horses for one year. It costs almost $3,000 per year to take care of one of the horses, and Horses for Healing would love to partner with you in that endeavor. Please visit https://one.bidpal.net/horses and read about the organization’s therapy horses. Then at 6 p.m. April 11, gather your family and friends for the Facebook Live event and adopt a pony for a year! Each winner will be invited out to meet your pony and have a photo taken for you and one will be hung up in our barn. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/horsesforhealing/.

Panther "Un" Gala
2021-04-12 - 2021-04-17
St. Joseph Catholic School’s Panther “Un” Gala is a completely virtual event starting on Monday, April 12, and ending on Saturday, April 17! The virtual event will have two primary parts: First, a week-long fundraising campaign with exciting classroom competitions, and second, a silent auction. This event provides much-needed resources for the success of St. Joseph Catholic School and is one of the three essential sources of funding for the school other than tuition. Event sponsors will provide the most important source of funding for this year’s Panther “Un” Gala. There are four levels of sponsorship: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Booster. The Virtual Silent Auction and sponsorship opportunities may be viewed and purchased on https://one.bidpal.net/panthergala.

***VIRTUAL EVENT RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 14*** - Celebration of Possibilities
2021-04-14
***VIRTUAL EVENT RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 14*** – Celebration of Possibilities will be a virtual event on Facebook Live at noon on April 14. Join Life Styles, Inc., for the awards show of the season! Life Styles clients will vogue the red carpet to receive awards recognizing exceptional job performance, while we also applaud those individuals and organizations making significant contributions to Life Styles’ ongoing mission to help adults with disabilities live full, self-directed lives. Mix in uplifting performances by our talented College for Living students, and you’ve got one blockbuster celebration you do not want to miss! For more details, check out the Celebration of Possibilities Facebook event page here or visit www.lifestylesinc.org.

Youth of the Year
2021-04-16
Youth of the Year will be a virtual event celebration of Boys & Girls Club of Benton County’s outstanding youth. The event will be April 16 on Facebook Live and feature a silent auction as well as speeches from local community members and the 2021 Youth of the Year, Omar C. For details, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

The Waverly Gallery
2021-04-16 - 2021-04-18, 2021-04-22 - 2021-04-25
Gladys, the elderly matriarch of the Green family, has run an art gallery in a small Greenwich Village hotel for many years. The management wants to replace her less-than-thriving gallery with a coffee shop. Always irascible but now increasingly erratic, Gladys is a cause of concern to her daughter, her son-in-law, and her grandson, from whose point of view this poignant memory play is told. A wacky and heartrending look at the effect of senility on a family. For tickets and more details, visit www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

NWA Heart Walk
2021-04-17
The American Heart Association is re-imagining the 2021 NWA Heart Walk! Sign up and step out the week leading up to walk day on April 17 to honor survivors and those impacted by heart disease and stroke. Register and form a team now at www.nwaheartwalk.org.

A Knight to Remember: Home Sweet Home
2021-04-17
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School’s A Knight to Remember: Home Sweet Home presented by TekTrendz will be a family virtual event at 6 p.m. April 17. For more information, visit www.svdpschool.net/events/.

Circle of Life Pet Stampede
2021-04-17
Lace up and leash up for Circle of Life’s Pet Stampede! This fun virtual walk will start on April 17 and run for 30 days until May 17, all from the comfort of your own home.
Leash up your dog, strap your cat in a harness, throw your bearded dragon in your fanny pack and start walking! There is no limit on how long or far to run, just enjoy the time with your family and pet!
The proceeds from the walk will benefit Circle of Life’s Pet Peace of Mind program. Pet Peace of Mind enriches the quality of life for our hospice patients and the pets they love by helping with vet appointments, walks, feeding, and foster care if needed. Register now for the virtual race here. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/nwacircleoflifehospice.

Virtual Wall of Distinction Banquet
2021-04-22
This annual banquet pays tribute to the special accomplishments of Rogers School District teachers, administrators, parents and supportive community members. The event will be virtual this year, and it will be posted to the Rogers Public Education Foundation Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. April 22. Proceeds go toward providing educational programs to Rogers School District teachers. For details, visit www.rogerspef.com.

Butterflies & Blooms
2021-04-22
The annual Butterflies & Blooms benefits the lives of the young ladies who call Saving Grace home. This year’s event is virtual, and it will broadcast LIVE at 11:45 a.m. April 22 from the Saving Grace website and the Saving Grace Facebook page. For more information, please visit www.savinggracenwa.org.

Cherishing Children Glow Run
2021-04-23
This family-friendly event will feature both in-person and virtual race options for a chip-timed 5K Glow Run on April 23 and an all-new event – the CAC Glow Hunt – taking place April 16-22 in downtown Rogers. For details, visit www.cacbentonco.com.

Plant A Seed Soirée
2021-04-23
This year’s fundraiser will be a one-of-a-kind virtual experience, focused on raising critical funds for student scholarships. You won’t want to miss out on the VIP party boxes, online silent auction and livestream of NWACC Foundation’s event program. For more information, visit www.nwaccfoundation.org.

UnGala
2021-04-24
The Scott Family Amazeum UnGala FUNdraiser presented by Nabholz Construction is unlike any fundraiser in Northwest Arkansas! (This year, and every year!) You won’t need to dry clean that tuxedo or gown, or polish up those uncomfortable shoes; it’s not that kind of gala. At the UnGala giving your inner child (21+) a night out to play makes someone else’s day.
Each ticket purchased for this year’s unforgettably unique, two-part, grown-ups-only event supports the Amazeum’s ongoing innovative arts and sciences education work in Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
First, come play at the museum! The signature experience debuting at the UnGala this year is Impulse*, a playful installation of light and sound enhanced see-saws scaled to a surreal size. As if that’s not enough, the museum and our one-acre outdoor Playscape will feature one-of-a-kind, distance-friendly experiences exclusive to our UnGala guests, along with our every day amazing exhibits.
Then, grab your UnGala at Home kit! On your way out, pick up a take-and-make meal from our food truck friends, a bevy of beverages, and some surprise supplies for our online gathering in the evening.
For more details, visit www.amazeum.org.

Hogeye Marathon & Relays
2021-04-24 - 2021-04-25
Benefiting area schools, this event includes a marathon, half-marathon, 5K, 10K and relays starting in Springdale. For details, visit www.hogeyemarathon.com.

Virtual Wine Dinner
2021-04-25
Restore Humanity is thrilled to gather with you as it does every year to share some delectable food from Bordinos — expertly paired with fantastic wine — while sharing the latest news about the good work in Kenya! This year’s Wine Dinner will be held virtually again this year in order to ensure everyone’s safety. The event will take place on Sunday, April 25, and you will be able to enjoy Bordinos at Home along with incredible wine from Natural State Distributing while tuning into the virtual presentation!
The Dinner-for-Two Baskets are $200 and include: a three-course meal from Bordinos (for two), two bottles of wine paired with your meal and two Restore Humanity wine glasses. Please keep in mind that you will need to come and pick up your Basket curbside at Bordinos between 5:30 and 6 p.m. on April 25.
For more details, visit www.restorehumanity.org.

Power of Inclusion
2021-04-27 11:00 (America/Denver)
Join Sunshine School & Development Center for a virtual panel discussion that focuses on disability inclusion in the workplace. Latriece Watkins, EVP of Walmart U.S. Consumables Division, will moderate a discussion with companies who are champions for inclusion in their workforce and discuss ideas on how all organizations can become more inclusive. The virtual panel discussion will be at 11 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. For more information, visit www.nwasunshineschool.org.
