Quiz for Kids’ Sake
2020-07-21 - 2020-07-23
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas for the inaugural Quiz for Kids’ Sake. This event combines trivia, team building, and networking opportunities – all while making a direct impact on the lives of children in NWA. This year, the nonprofit is choosing to gather virtually and the Quiz for Kids’ Sake will take the place of one of the organization’s most successful fundraisers: Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Each event will take place from 3-5 p.m. on July 7-8, 14-16, and 21-23. All events will take place through Zoom and your team of six people will be able to participate together. For more information, visit bbbsnwa.org.

***CANCELED*** - Catfish, Corndogs & Cornhole
2020-07-24 | North Lawn of Mercy Hospital
***CANCELED*** – Enjoy all-you-can-eat catfish, corndogs and more at this unforgettable cornhole competition on the north lawn of Mercy Hospital in Rogers. For details, visit www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa.

***RESCHEDULED TO JAN. 14-24, 2021*** - Meteor Shower
2020-07-24 - 2020-07-26, 2020-07-30 - 2020-08-02, 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*** - Pippin
2020-07-24 - 2020-07-26, 2020-07-30 - 2020-08-02, 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.

***VIRTUAL EVENT ON JULY 28*** - Circle of Life Ladies Auxiliary Angels Paying It Forward Impact Celebration
2020-07-28 10:00 (America/Denver)
Circle of Life Ladies Auxiliary Angels Paying It Forward Impact Celebration will now be virtual and at 10 a.m. July 28 on Facebook Live. Circle of Life is excited for this fun and unique way to share with you the impact of your gifts and the recipient of the Jeretta Hardwick Woman of Excellence Award. For more details, visit the Circle of Life Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nwacircleoflifehospice.

***CANCELED*** - Rodeo of the Ozarks
2020-07-29 - 2020-08-01 | Parsons Stadium, 1423 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
***CANCELED*** – Saddle up to support local charities at the Rodeo of the Ozarks. Events include a parade and PBR bull riding at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. For more details, visit www.rodeooftheozarks.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 18 AT TOPGOLF*** - Will Golf 4 Kids
2020-07-30 - 2020-07-31 | Topgolf, 3919 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO SEPT. 18 AT TOPGOLF*** – Will Golf 4 Kids is rescheduled to Sept. 18 and will now be at Topgolf in Rogers. Will Golf 4 Kids is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Arkansas Children’s Northwest. For more information, visit www.golfandgala.com.

***LIVE EVENT CANCELED & CHANGED TO ONLINE MATCHING FUND DRIVE JULY 30-Aug. 13*** - Color of Hope Gala
2020-07-30 - 2020-08-13
***LIVE EVENT CANCELED & CHANGED TO ONLINE MATCHING FUND DRIVE JULY 30-Aug. 13*** – The Color of Hope Gala live event has been canceled, and the event has changed to an Online Matching Fund Drive from July 30 to Aug. 13. The Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation and SC Johnson have both stepped forward to support a matching gift of $150,000. For more information, visit www.golfandgala.com.

***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*** - 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.
