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***CHANGED TO ONLINE GIVING CAMPAIGN WITH ONLINE AUCTION*** - Red, White & Baby Blue
2020-06-26
***CHANGED TO ONLINE GIVING CAMPAIGN WITH ONLINE AUCTION*** – Red, White & Baby Blue event proceeds help provide funding to improve the quality of life and care for neonatal and pediatric patients and their families in critical care situations. For details, visit www.jacksongraves.org.

Evening Soirée
2020-06-27
This soirée features a cocktail hour and dinner. Learn more at www.ronniebrewerjr.com.

***CANCELED*** - Summer Garden Party
2020-06-27
***CANCELED*** – The Hospice Summer Garden Party is one of Washington Regional Medical Foundation’s primary fundraising events, an outdoor party with live music, auction and lots of fun. Event proceeds support Washington Regional Hospice to provide care for patients and families experiencing life-limiting illness – regardless of age, terminal condition, or ability to pay. For more details, visit www.wregional.com.

Horses for Healing Virtual Charity Derby
2020-07-01
Support Horses for Healing’s Therapeutic Riding Program in the inaugural Virtual Charity Derby July 1-15. The horses need your help to continue their work of helping special needs children experience the joy and healing aspects of working with horses. The horse with the most funds raised will be declared the winner! Supporters of the winning horse will receive an invitation to the Winner’s Circle Event including photos with their horse and a farm tour. Invite friends and family to help cheer on your horse. For more details, visit https://horsesforhealingnwa.z2systems.com/np/clients/horsesforhealingnwa/campaign.jsp?campaign=16&.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** - Run for Veterans
2020-07-04
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** – This year’s Run for Veterans race is virtual, and there will still be both timed and un-timed options. The 4-mile race is a chip-timed race, and the 1-mile fun walk is un-timed, and open to those who wish to participate, but do not want to run. The race will be on a course of your chosing! Whether you run on your local trail system, on your neighborhood sidewalk or take a scenic route, you can participate in the 2020 Run for Veterans! People can participate between July 4 and July 12. All proceeds benefit Veteran clients of 7hills. For more information and to register, visit 7hillscenter.org/runforvets/.

Quiz for Kids' Sake
2020-07-07 - 2020-07-08, 2020-07-14 - 2020-07-16
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*** - Drive and Dine for Dementia
2020-07-10
***CANCELED*** – Play golf at Paradise Valley Athletic Club, followed by a celebratory dinner at the Fayetteville Town Center. For more information, visit www.broylesfoundation.org.

***CANCELED*** - Opening Night Gala
2020-07-10 | Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St., Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
***CANCELED*** – Enjoy the opening night gala for the summer musical at the Arts Center of the Ozarks. For more information, visit www.acozarks.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO JULY 10-12*** - Vintage Market Days of NW Arkansas
2020-07-10 - 2020-07-12 | Benton County Fairgrounds, 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville, AR, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO JULY 10-12*** – Vintage Market Days of NW Arkansas spring shopping event features more than 120 premiere vendors from over 15 states showcasing their unique vintage and antique finds, handmade goods, and the latest fashion trends from the cutest trendy boutiques. Eat at one of the delicious food trucks or try a snack from one of the specialty makers! The market is 90% indoors, so weather is not a factor. Come shop at two large barns at the Benton County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.vintagemarketdays.com/market/nw-arkansas/.

Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas Virtual Festival
2020-07-11 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas invites you to tune in to all HWOA social media platforms on July 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help in celebrating its first ever Virtual Festival! HWOA will be live streaming throughout the day premiering exclusive videos where you can view special performances by local talent, learn about businesses/organizations in our community, and hear from our 2020 HWOA Scholarship recipients. For more information, visit www.hwoa.org.

Magical Evenings in the Garden
2020-07-12 - 2020-07-18 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is excited to announce a new re-imagined event this summer — Magical Evenings in the Garden! Bring the family and explore the garden in the cool of the evening! As a primarily outdoor venue with ample fresh air to breathe, the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is a great place to enjoy this summer. Fairy wings or costumes are encouraged and picnics are welcome. There will be a magical surprise, fairy house building area, or take-and-make activity for kids most nights.
In order to allow proper social distancing, guest capacity will be limited. Face coverings will be required and guests must maintain a minimum of six feet from others.
Advanced online ticket purchases strongly encouraged. Space is limited.
Admission prices apply: $7 for adults / $4 for kids (5-12) / Free for children 4 and under
Garden members are FREE, BUT must still reserve a date and time online in advance.
Donations to help support the garden are welcome and can be made during the ticket purchasing process. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.bgozarks.org/magical-evenings-in-the-garden/.

***RESCHEDULED TO JULY 16 AND CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** - Purple Party
2020-07-16
***RESCHEDULED TO JULY 16 AND CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT*** – Paint the town purple with the virtual Purple Party. For more details, visit www.nwaws.org.

Buckin' at the Ranch
2020-07-17 - 2020-07-18 | Ogden Ranch, Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Buckin’ at the Ranch, Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro featuring some of the world’s best bull riders, will be held July 17 and 18 at Ogden Ranch in Prairie Grove. For tickets and information, visit https://www.facebook.com/buckinattheranch/.

***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ON JULY 17*** - Dream Big Charity Gala
2020-07-17 18:30
***CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENT ON JULY 17*** – The Dream Big Charity Gala has changed to a virtual event on July 17. The live feed will begin with pre-program reel at 6:30 p.m. with the main event at 7 p.m. on Facebook from the Children’s Safety Center’s page. At this FREE family-friendly live event, you can expect LIVE music from Boom! Kinetic, an online silent auction featuring a variety of tempting items, exciting circus acts, 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. Stay tuned as we reveal who those lucky (and generous) people are!
Online auction bidding will open on July 13 and close at 10 p.m. July 17. Link to the online auction bidding website and instructions on how to register: cscdreambig2020.ggo.bid. 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! For more details, visit www.childrenssafetycenter.org.

***CANCELED*** - Firefly Fling
2020-07-18 | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, AR, 72764, United States
***CANCELED*** – Dress up as your favorite fairy or woodland creature for the Firefly Fling, which features fairy house building, face painting, live music and giant bubbles. For details, visit www.bgozarks.org.

***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 9*** - United Way of Northwest Arkansas Benefit Golf Tournament
2020-07-20 | Springdale Country Club, 608 W. Lakeview Dr., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
***RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 9*** – United Way of Northwest Arkansas Benefit Golf Tournament will be at Springdale Country Club. For more details, visit unitedwaynwa.org/golf/.

Quiz for Kids’ Sake
2020-07-21 - 2020-07-23

***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 | 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 | 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
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.
