3W Magazine

Kiss a Pig Gala
2022-10-08 | Rogers Convention Center
The 20th annual Arkansas Diabetes Association’s Kiss a Pig Gala, presented by Abbott Nutrition, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Rogers Convention Center. This year’s theme is Breakfast at Tusk-any’s, and the 2022 pig is named Audrey Hamburn. The black-tie gala includes dinner, auctions, the infamous pig kissing ceremony, dancing, and live entertainment by Who’s Bad, the ultimate music-and-dance driven Michael Jackson homage. Candidates earn the privilege of kissing the pig at the gala to show appreciation for the animal’s heroic role in diabetes research and treatment as an early source of insulin. The Breakfast at Tusk-any’s Kiss a Pig Gala Candidate Class of 2022 includes:
Walmart / Sam’s Club Category: Ralph Clare, Nathan Triska
Large Business Category: Haley Wade, Jennifer Ring, Stephanie Warbis, Waylon Walburn
Small Business Category: Erika Finnestead-Estes, Lance Belline, Scheri Scarlett, Seth Swafford, Summer Lane
Help bend the curve of diabetes by supporting your favorite candidate to KISS THE PIG at diabetes.org/20thkissapig.

Vintage Market Days
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-09 | Benton County Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville, AR, United States
Vintage Market Days Oct. 7-9 at Benton County Fairgrounds. Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Each Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in different venues. For more details, visit https://vintagemarketdays.com/market/nw-arkansas/.

Mobil 1 Fall Classic
2022-10-07 | Topgolf, 3919 S. JB Hunt Drive, Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Swinging into great futures! Join Boys & Girls Club of Benton County for a unique fundraising event Oct. 7 at Topgolf, engaging golfers and non-golfers alike to raise funds for the nonprofit. Guests will have an opportunity to engage in Topgolf tournament play in groups of three or more and enjoy a delicious breakfast bar. For more information, visit https://www.bgcbentoncounty.org/.

CF Outdoor Invitational
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-08
Join Mercy Health Foundation NWA for the 12th annual CF Outdoor Invitational Oct. 6-8, benefiting the Mercy Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. This celebration is a three-day event you don’t want to miss! Experience two days of guided fly fishing and clay shooting competition all rolled into one fabulous event at Spring Valley Rod & Gun Club. You’ll also enjoy auctions and delicious food at the most unique fishing and shooting event Northwest Arkansas has to offer. For more details, visit https://mercyhealthfoundation.net/communities/nwa/.

Northwest Arkansas Finest and Wine Opener
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-07
The celebration will begin with golf on Oct. 6 and 7 at Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers, including 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun starts with great food, libations, games and so much more. The Wine Opener will be Oct. 7 at Heroncrest Event Center in Springdale. It’s a party like no other with wine tasting, cocktails, beer and food tastings from the area’s top restaurants and caterers. Festivities will include celebrating our Finest Honorees, entertainment, exciting live auction, and an incredible week-long online silent auction. For more information, visit https://finest.cff.org/NWAFinestWineOpener22.

Legends Event
2022-10-06 | War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock, AR, United States
Brandon Burlsworth Foundation’s Legends Event will be Oct. 6 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The 2022 honoree is Freddie Black, EVP, Chief Community Banking Officer at Simmons Bank. For more details, visit https://www.brandonburlsworth.org/.

Fall Learning Event
2022-10-06 | Sam’s Club Home Office, 2101 SE Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR, 72716, United States
The NextUp NWA hybrid fall learning event on Oct. 6 will spotlight Melina Palmer, CEO of The Brainy Business. Melina will enlighten attendees with how to make change natural and easy. Adapting to change is part of life, but that doesn’t mean it comes easily. Imagine how much smoother projects and team dynamics could be if you understood how the brain makes decisions (and could work with them instead of with what you think “should” work). In this session, Melina Palmer, applied behavioral economist and host of The Brainy Business podcast, shares insights from brain science to help managers increase their influence inside ever-evolving organizations and make it so they (and anyone they work with) can be naturally better at change.
Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. The in-person event is 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6 at Sam’s Club Home Office. Virtual attendees will receive a Zoom link via email.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/regions/northwest-arkansas/.

Hall of Honor
2022-10-06 | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Fayetteville Public Education Foundation’s Hall of Honor will be Oct. 6 at Fayetteville Public Library. The 2022 inductees are Mike Malone, Susan Mayes Carney, Caleb Smith and Bill Conrow. For more details, visit https://www.fayedfoundation.org/.

Autumn Gala at the Garden
2022-10-06 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
Autumn Gala at the Garden will be 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 6 at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. For more details, visit https://www.bgozarks.org/autumngala/.

Little Black Dress Dinner Party
2022-10-06 | Record, 104 Southwest A Street, Bentonville, AR, United States

Bikes, Blues & BBQ
2022-10-05 - 2022-10-08
Bikes, Blues, and BBQ is a nonprofit motorcycle rally Oct. 5-8 in Rogers with a purpose that benefits women, children, and the underserved members of the Northwest Arkansas community. Since the first Bikes, Blues, and BBQ, the organization has donated in excess of $3 million to local charities.
Bikes, Blues, and BBQ has always taken pride in being a family friendly event that is inclusive of all people in our society. Bikes, Blues, and BBQ in no way condones, accepts or tolerates racism, sexism, intolerance, anti-semitism, white supremacy or hate speech.
For more information, visit https://bikesbluesandbbq.org/.

Fancy for Foster Care Gala
2022-10-04
Fancy for Foster Care Gala is Oct. 4, 2022, at Rogers Convention Center. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy drinks, dinner, bid on silent auction items and have a front row seat to a new immersive experience that The CALL will be rolling out in January 2023. The CALL’s vision is to have no waiting children in foster care in Arkansas. For more details, visit www.thecallinarkansas.org.

The Golf Event
2022-10-03 | Fayetteville Country Club, Fayetteville, AR, United States
The Golf Event is one of The Jones Center’s longest-running special events. Each year, the tournament features a variety of hole contests, premium prizes, snacks/beverages on the course, and a sit-down Luncheon. Proceeds from The Golf Event support youth and family programming at The Jones Center. To learn more, contact Ali Taylor at ataylor@jonesnet.org or 479.756.8090 (ext. 2139).

Savor the Flavor
2022-10-01
Savor the Flavor NWA benefits Faith in Action, an outreach service of Washington Regional Medical Foundation that provides non-medical services to homebound seniors in Benton and Washington counties at no cost to those served. Faith in Action volunteers serve homebound seniors by providing transportation to appointments and grocery store, making friendly visits, delivering food pantry items, doing yard work, and taking care of other needs. Since 2012, FIA has received 96% of the revenue from Savor the Flavor to support the program’s mission.
Enjoy savoring all the flavors this year!
Time – Use your passbook Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2023!
Value – Passbooks include over $250 in discounts and offers.
Locations – Passbooks include discounts from restaurants all over NWA!
For more details, visit https://www.wregional.com/main/savor-the-flavor-tickets.

Real Men Wear Pink
2022-10-01

Men's Night
2022-09-30 | Stone Chapel at MattLane Farm, 2228 W Bowen Blvd, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
Men’s Night is NWA’s Largest “Guys Only” night and is a great time to enjoy fellowship, a steak dinner, and a great auction. The event is Sept. 30 at Stone Chapel at MattLane Farm. For more information, visit https://bidpal.net/nwamensnight.

Tailgate Trivia Night
2022-09-29 | Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States
Join the Fayetteville Junior Civic League for our first ever Tailgate Trivia Night on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 6-9 p.m. at Fayetteville Public Library. Categories include: Toys & Games, U.S. Geography, TV Theme Songs, Presidents, Slogans, Pop Culture, History, and of course Arkansas Razorbacks! WIN CASH PRIZES AND FUN DOOR PRIZES FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES. Reserve a table here. All proceeds go toward improving the lives of families in need in our area through financial grants for selected non-profit organizations. For more information about Fayetteville Junior Civic League, visit https://www.fayettevillejcl.com/.

The Big Event
2022-09-29 | Osage House, 243 Pace Lane, Cave Springs, AR, United States
This event celebrates Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas programs and the impact that the organization has made over the last 25 years in Northwest Arkansas. The BIG Event’s an NWA autumn tradition celebrating its 8th year in 2022. The event will be Sept. 29 at Osage House in Cave Springs. This event is known for its delicious food & wines, an open bar, fun camaraderie, and great networking opportunities. For more details, visit https://bbbsnwa.org/.

Eat, Laugh and Be Groovy for a Good Cause!
2022-09-25
Join Richmond Street Fundraising at noon Sept. 25 at Nomads Trailside for a day to continue Reid’s Legacy. All proceeds benefit support children receiving the medical equipment they need! For more information about Richmond Street Fundraising, visit https://richmondstreetfundraising.org/.

BITE Experience @ the LPGA
2022-09-23 - 2022-09-25 | Pinnacle Country Club, 3 S. Clubhouse Dr., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Returning in 2022, the BITE Experience @ the LPGA brings the BITE NW Arkansas food festival to the #NWA Championship. The culinary experience will be held Sept. 23-25. The festival will be hosted in a centralized location at the golf course (Pinnacle Country Club – Rogers, Arkansas), featuring golf viewing as well as over 30 local restaurant and brand activations. For more information, visit https://www.bitenwa.com/bite-experience/.

HWOA Annual Conference
2022-09-23 | The Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
The Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas (HWOA) announces its Annual Conference “Transformation: To Start Anew,” to be held Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 at the Jones Center in Springdale. Arturo Vargas, CEO of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), and nationally recognized expert in Latino demographic trends, electoral participation, voting rights, the Census, and redistricting issues will deliver the keynote address. For more information or to register for the conference, visit https://www.hwoa.org/.

Walmart Women’s Empowerment Summit
2022-09-22 | Rogers Convention Center
A one-of-a-kind, half-day learning event focusing on relevant topics and important causes for business leaders. Attendees will be challenged to stop looking backwards and be inspired and empowered to use this key inflection point to make intentional choices with this year’s theme of “What’s Next? Creating Your Next Normal.”
Keynote speaker Brandon Fleming – an at-risk youth and college dropout turned award-winning educator, will be sharing his personal story of transformation, and how he’s inspiring the next generation to take the next step on their journey.
Lydia Ko, two-time major champion and the youngest LPGA golfer in history to reach No.1 in any world ranking, will be sitting down with Kimberly-Clark Customer Vice President and NextUp board member Al Dominguez. After an incredible start to her career, Lydia was winless for three years and faced criticism in the media. Lydia’s path back to the winner’s circle is a journey of growth, independence, tough decisions and finding happiness both on and off the golf course.
Appearances from:

Jostein Solheim (CEO Health & Wellbeing at Unilever) to share his thoughts on what the Next Normal looks like for businesses
Sarah Alter (NextUp President + CEO) to discuss the story of transformation from NEW to NextUp
Dr. Nick Ogle, a licensed therapist, who will share the importance of self-care in overcoming burnout
Walmart executives

A virtual option (Zoom link) will be available for those unable to attend the full event in person and will be shared out to registrants prior to the event. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.nextupisnow.org/events/event-calendar/2022-womens-empowerment-summit/.

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G
2022-09-19 - 2022-09-25
The region’s premier event returns the last week of September for a week-long celebration of the unique spirit found only in Northwest Arkansas. #NWAChampionship Week offers a wide variety of events and activities at affordable prices for the whole community. For more information, visit https://www.nwachampionship.com/.

Walk to End Alzheimer's
2022-09-17
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is happening Sept. 17 at Pinnacle Heights Apartments in Rogers. For more details, visit https://www.alz.org/arkansas.

Worst Race Ever
2022-09-17

Women of OZ Sunset Summit
2022-09-16 - 2022-09-17
Women of OZ will soon host some of the nation’s top industry leaders and mountain biking coaches for a weekend of trail rides, workshops, panel discussions, entertainment, and cultural adventures. Bentonville – “The Mountain Biking Capital of the World” – will be the site of the Sunset Summit on Sept. 16-17 at the Momentary, a contemporary art space near downtown.
Women of all skill levels, even those who have never tried mountain biking before, are invited to the summit to learn the fundamentals, while developing confidence and building community. Seventy-five ambassadors – representing some of the most prominent professionals from the most successful mountain biking organizations – will work directly with attendees on learning to take life by the trail.
Tickets are still available at https://wozsunsetsummit.com/.

Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction
2022-09-16 | Rogers Convention Center
The Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction Gala is an annual fundraising event benefiting families served through Hope Cancer Resources. The gala includes the renowned men’s fashion show featuring local gentlemen, dinner and the presentation of the Bill Fleeman Gentleman of Distinction Award given to a Northwest Arkansas gentleman who has made a difference in the treatment and/or support of cancer patients in our community. For more information and tickets, visit https://hopecanceresources.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/19thAnnualBillFleemanGentlemenofDistinctionGala/tabid/1308039/Default.aspx.

Chamber Golf Tournament
2022-09-16

Celebrity Bartending Tip-off
2022-09-15
Local celebrities will be competing to see who can raise the most tip money during the Celebrity Bartending Tip-off 2022, and the event benefits the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. The event will be 4-6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hunt Tower Terrace in Rogers. To purchase tickets, tip a celebrity bartender or learn more, visit https://one.bidpal.net/nwafbbartendertipoff/welcome.

Tour de Tacos Cycling Event
2022-09-10
Tour de Tacos Cycling Event benefiting Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas is Sept. 10. The start and finish location is Key Point Church in Bentonville. There are 100, 62, 30, 7 mile bike rides and taco stops. For more information, visit https://tourdenwa.com/.
