3W Magazine

***CANCELED*** - Summer Salsa
2021-06-19
***CANCELED*** – This summer party at the Fayetteville Town Center features Mexican food, live music and dancing, a salsa tasting competition and a unique silent auction. This annual event is the signature fundraiser for EOA Children’s House, which provides services to children younger than age 5 who have been abused, neglected, or have faced adverse childhood experiences. For more details, visit www.childrenshousenwa.org.

The Longest Day 2021
2021-06-20
On the summer solstice – the day with the most light – the Alzheimer’s Association calls on everyone to fight Alzheimer’s disease by raising funds and awareness for care, support and research. Participants across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice. For details, visit www.alz.org.

Rodeo of the Ozarks
2021-06-23 - 2021-06-26
Saddle up to support local charities at the Rodeo of the Ozarks. Events include a parade and bull riding at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. For more details, visit www.rodeooftheozarks.org.

Matilda: The Musical
2021-06-23 - 2021-07-18
Fresh from its hit Broadway run, this musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. For more details, visit www.theatre2.org.

Sharing & Pairing
2021-06-24
Sharing & Pairing is a ticketed culinary event at River Grille where guests sample pairings of delicious, freshly prepared hors d’oeuvres with a variety of imported and domestic wines. The event raises funds for the nonprofit’s mission of providing Christmas gifts, meals, clothing, school supplies and scholarships to the children of Benton County. This event is for ages 21 and older. For tickets and more details, visit www.sharingandcaringkids.com.

Straight White Men
2021-06-24 - 2021-06-27
When Ed and his three adult sons come together to celebrate Christmas, they enjoy cheerful trash-talking, pranks, and takeout Chinese. Then they confront a problem that even being a happy family can’t solve: When identity matters and privilege is problematic, what is the value of being a straight white man? For tickets and more details, visit www.arkansaspublictheatre.org.

Red, White & Baby Blue
2021-06-25
Red, White & Baby Blue will be at Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. Jackson L. Graves Foundation hopes to host this event in person, but there is a virtual backup plan as well. For details, visit www.jacksongraves.org.

Tee Off for Taylor
2021-06-26
The 7th annual Tee Off for Taylor Golf Tournament and Reception will take place Saturday, June 26, 2021. Benefiting the Taylor McKeen Shelton Foundation, whose mission is to increase awareness of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC,) fund crucial research into causes and prevention of SUDC, support the needs of families impacted by SUDC, and give back to communities and organizations across the state of Arkansas. This annual event’s proceeds will continue our support the SUDC Foundation, Arkansas Children’s Northwest, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.
The Tee Off for Taylor 4-man Scramble Golf Tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Shadow Valley NWA. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. near the pro shop. This will be limited to the first 32 teams, shotgun start, and one flight. Continental breakfast, lunch buffet, beverages, and golfer swag are included for participants. Prizes will be given for tournament winners, longest drive, and closest to the pin. Mulligans and raffles will also be available for purchase. For more information, visit https://taylormckeen.com.

Run for Veterans
2021-07-04
Run for Veterans is a 4-mile race and 1-mile fun walk held on the Fourth of July at Veterans Memorial Park at Lake Fayetteville. There is plan for the event to be virtual if necessary. For more information, visit www.7hillscenter.org.

Red Shoe Soirée
2021-07-09
On Friday, July 9, please join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma in celebrating its successes of the past years and in raising critical funds for its programs in Northwest Arkansas: the Ronald McDonald House at Washington Regional, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mercy NWA and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. The nonprofit’s first-ever hybrid Red Shoe Soirée event will include a live virtual show and the ability to host up to 200 guests at the in-person event at Osage House. In-person tickets are limited! For more details, visit www.nwaredshoesoiree.com.

Dream Big Charity Gala
2021-07-16
Children’s Safety Center’s Dream Big Gala presented by Johnson & Johnson is going hybrid on Friday, July 16! That means the program will be virtual, but the nonprofit is inviting its closest supporters and partners to join at Prairie Street Live! (an outdoor music venue) in south Fayetteville to celebrate in-person and watch the band Boom Kinetic perform LIVE! The event will stream LIVE from both Children’s Safety Center’s Facebook Event Page and YouTube Page at 7 p.m. and Boom Kinetic will take the Prairie Street Live! stage, following the program, at 7:30 p.m.
At this FREE family-friendly live event, you can expect LIVE music from Boom! Kinetic presented by Arvest Bank, an online silent auction featuring a variety of tempting items, a short program about the Children’s Safety Center and why continuing to have this event is so important … and if the donations are high enough, you will see some familiar faces get a pie in the face.
Online Auction Bidding will open on July 1 and close at 10 p.m. July 16. Below is a link to the Online Auction bidding site and instructions on how to register. You can register and view items at any time between now and the event. More items will be added every week, so keep checking back to see what’s new!
https://childsc2021.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse
All proceeds benefit Children’s Safety Center. For more details, visit www.childrenssafetycenter.org.

Power on the Bricks and Big Boat Bash
2021-07-16 - 2021-07-17
Power on the Bricks is a street party to show off the boats and other vehicles, followed the next day by the Big Boat Bash, a poker run with boats on Beaver Lake. For more details, visit www.sheepdogia.org.

Catfish, Corndogs and Cornhole
2021-07-16 08:00 (America/Denver)
Enjoy all-you-can-eat catfish, corndogs and more at this unforgettable cornhole competition July 16 on the north lawn of Mercy Hospital in Rogers. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. All proceeds support enhanced programs and services at Mercy Northwest Arkansas. For details, visit www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa.

Beat the Heat Summer Swing Golf Tournament
2021-07-26
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.

Benton County Sheriff's Cup 2021 Charity Golf Tournament
2021-07-26
Benton County Sheriff’s Cup 2021 Charity Golf Tournament will be July 26 at Pinnacle Country Club and feature 4-person scrambles with morning and afternoon flights, lunch, and prizes. On July 25, there will be entertainment at 6:30 p.m. at Pinnacle Country Club with music by the band Bulletproof. All proceeds from the tournament go to the Law Enforcement Assistance Program (L.E.A.P.). For more information or to register for the tournament, contact Tim Lee at 479.409.5786 or tim@mobile10-8.com.

Circle of Life Ladies Auxiliary Virtual Impact Celebration
2021-07-27 10:00
Join the Circle of Life Ladies Auxiliary at 10 a.m. July 27 on Facebook Live for the virtual Impact Celebration. Help the nonprofit celebrate the impact of the Ladies Auxiliary with event co-hosts Keri Lynn and Allison McElroy! Be sure to watch as the nonprofit shares about special Circle of Life programs, new Angel Fund stories and announce the recipient of the Jeretta Hardwick Woman of Excellence Award. For more information, visit https://nwacircleoflife.com/.

Dog Days of Summer
2021-08-01
Bring your four-legged friends and the “hooman” family to Humane Society of the Ozarks’ Dog Days of Summer on Aug. 1 at Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery. The event will feature a caricature artist, adoptable pets, door prizes, a silent auction and more. For more details, visit www.hsozarks.org.

Bentonville Film Festival
2021-08-02 - 2021-08-08
Entering its 7th year, the Bentonville Film Festival is a one of a kind event that champions inclusion in all forms of media. Chaired by Academy Award® winner Geena Davis, BFF is a year-long platform culminating with an annual festival in partnership with founding sponsor Walmart and presenting sponsor Coca-Cola. The 7th annual festival will take place Aug. 2-8 as a hybrid version of virtual showings and local and limited on-the-ground events. For tickets and more details, visit https://bentonvillefilm.org.

American Mariachi
2021-08-04 - 2021-08-29
A hilarious and heartwarming new comedy filled with explosive, joyous live music. A ragtag group of young women defy tradition – and their parents – by secretly launching an all-female mariachi band. For more details, visit www.theatre2.org.

Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament & Virtual Color of Hope Gala
2021-08-05 - 2021-08-07
The Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament and the Color of Hope Gala are the biggest fundraisers of the year for Arkansas Children’s Northwest. The Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament will be Aug. 5-6, and a virtual Color of Hope Gala will be held Aug. 7.
For Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament, Arkansas Children’s Northwest is pleased to welcome back last year’s chairs, Mike Sewell, Tony Murphy and Kyden Reeh. Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament will be an in-person tournament Aug. 5-6 at the Bella Vista and Kingswood courses. This year’s golf tournament will run a little differently so that guests can safely gather as champions for children, featuring contact-less registration, tee times every 10 minutes, online scoring, and more.
For Color of Hope Gala, Arkansas Children’s Northwest is pleased to announce that Jennifer and Hunter Yurachek are back as the 2021 COH Chairs. There will be a virtual event to “tailgate for kids” on Aug. 7. Everyone is encouraged to dust off their tailgating gear, grab their favorite team jersey and a few close friends, and set-up their own personal tailgate party to celebrate alongside Arkansas Children’s Northwest in raising funds for the Hematology and Oncology services at the hospital. The Champion Children this year are Abigail and Kendryck, two siblings who are both battling cancer at Arkansas Children’s. The Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation are the Gameday Champion Sponsor for this year’s Color of Hope.
For more details, visit www.archildrens.org or call 479.725.2965.

Elkfest 2021
2021-08-07
Elkfest is a community festival and fundraiser for the Elkins Shop with a Cop program that will be Aug. 7 at the Elkins Community Center and Bunch Park. Whether you’re browsing cars at the car show, finding deals at the vendor booths and silent auction, or enjoying the many other activities, plan on the whole family having an amazing time. For the complete schedule and more information, visit elkinsar.org/elkfest.

Barn Bash
2021-08-13
Support homeless women and children in crisis at Restoration Village’s annual Barn Bash. This event at Country Rose Manor Wedding & Event Center in Rogers will feature food, drinks, live music and a story of hope from someone whose life was changed at Restoration Village. For more details, visit www.restorationvillage.net.

Sip & Savor
2021-08-19
Enjoy food, beer, wine and cocktails from Northwest Arkansas restaurants and breweries while bidding on silent auction items at 807 W Hudson Blvd. in Rogers. For more details, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

Center Court Tennis Doubles Tennis Tournament
2021-08-20 - 2021-08-22
Center Court Tennis is hosting a doubles Tennis Tournament for adults of all levels Aug. 20-22 at Summerhill Tennis and Athletic Club. Center Court’s goal is to raise money to cover/eliminate registration fees for Athletes, and to purchase necessary adaptive tennis equipment like sports wheelchairs. In addition to great doubles competition, the tournament will host a Razorback Tennis Player exhibition at the player party on Saturday night. After the Hogs tear it up on the courts, there will be a special appearance by some of the Center Court Athletes who will show off their adaptive skills. Food all weekend, hydration, T-shirts, and goodie bags will all be awaiting the tournament registrants. There will also be a chance to buy tennis shot “mulligans” and a silent auction full of amazing items. The event is presented by Legacy National Bank and Summerhill Racquet Club.
Center Court Tennis is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the inclusion and celebration of God’s unique design for every individual. The nonprofit is excited to bring an adaptive, play-based tennis curriculum to Athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities in Northwest Arkansas. Nonprofit representatives believe that differently-abled Athletes can learn and benefit from the wonderful lifetime sport of tennis!
To register for the tournament, visit www.centercourttennis.org/tourney-registration, or email info@centercourttennis.org.

Secchi Day & Science Festival
2021-08-21
This annual event at the Prairie Creek Park on Beaver Lake includes activities for all ages with hands-on water and environmental science education fun. For more details, visit www.bwdh2o.org.

Putt for Paws
2021-08-21
Putt for Paws will be held on Aug. 21, from 9-11:30 a.m. at Lokomotion Family Fun Park followed by a Foghorn’s Green Acres After Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit Humane Society of the Ozarks. For more information, visit https://hsozarks.org/.

Golf 4 A Cause
2021-08-23 | Pinnacle Country Club, 3 S. Clubhouse Dr., Rogers, AR, 72758, United States
Enjoy a day of golf, food and fun on Aug. 23 at Pinnacle Country Club to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma. For more details, visit www.golf4rmhc.com.

***CHANGED TO HOMEGATE GALA*** - The Tailgate Gala
2021-08-27
After careful thought and consideration by the staff and Board of Directors, Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life has decided to move the Tailgate Gala to a Homegate Gala for the health and safety of guests. There will still be an online silent auction with amazing items. And you can still participate! Online silent auction kicks off on Aug. 27 and runs through Sept. 10! You can register now at https://tailgategala.afrogs.org/ and you will receive a text/email when auction is live! For questions and more information please contact Todd at todd@kendrickfincher.org or 479-200-1313.

RPEF Golf Tournament
2021-08-27
The 5th annual RPEF Golf Tournament will be held on Aug. 27 at Lost Springs Golf Club in Rogers. Register online at https://www.rogerspef.com/golftournament.

SOAR NWA
2021-08-28 | Drake Field, 4500 S. School Ave., Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Enjoy a day-long event at Drake Field, featuring hot air balloons, tethered balloon rides, live entertainment, a beer garden, kids’ zone, food trucks, vendor village, helicopter rides and more. All proceeds support Open Avenues. For more details, visit www.soarnwa.com.
