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Two Northwest Arkansas Companies Recognized For Outstanding Business Ethics

Two Northwest Arkansas businesses were recognized last week with Torch Awards by the Better Business Bureau of Arkansas, highlighting their outstanding business ethics, standards, leadership, and social responsibility.

• Big Energy: For over 45 years, The Stitt Group of Rogers has been building forward-thinking homes with an emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. From custom design services to solar installations, The Stitt Group is helping the community build better homes.

• Smoke Show: Secondhand Smoke catering company of Fayetteville is led by master barbecue Chef Nate Walls. Seconhand’s menu combines old-school methods with modern creativity, offering classic mesquite-smoked meats alongside several plant-based entrees. A portion of all earnings supports their nonprofit Second Helping NWA to help feed the underserved community.

See this year’s other Torch Award recipients HERE.

Events

Lace Up Your Running Shoes For The 26th Annual Race To Hydrate 5K & Youth Run

The 26th annual Race to Hydrate 5K & Youth Run, presented by Gatorade, will begin at the Railyard Bike Park in Rogers on Saturday, May 11, at 7a.

• Run Around: This family-friendly event features a scenic run/walk 5K route from Railway Bike Park to Lake Atalanta and back. After the race, enjoy the Fun Zone, character meet-and-greets, and refreshments await! There will also be a Toddler Trot and Youth Fun Run suitable for all ages.

• Water Break: Enjoy a day filled with fun and fitness, all while making a significant impact on hydration education. Proceeds from the event support Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life and provide life-saving hydration education and equipment to students and athletes in Arkansas.

Register by April 22 to ensure your shirt and enjoy early-bird pricing HERE.

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Downtown Springdale Hosts Three Days Of Art Experiences

Experience creativity during Downtown Springdale’s Spring ART WALK, featuring three days of art experiences, live music, and great food from Apr 25-27.

• Thursday: The fun kicks off Apr 25 with a free outdoor concert at Turnbow Park from 6:30-9:30p, featuring MEZCLAVE, a liquid light show by Mad Alchemy, and aura paintings by Justine Beech.

• Friday: On Apr 26, join the Art Wine Crawl from 5-9p. Tickets are $10 and include a guided tour of the art walk stops with generous pours along the way.

• Saturday: Explore the artists' work from 10a-5p at your own pace or by joining a guided tour, beginning every hour from the Apollo on Emma. Grab a bite to eat and take your drink to go in the Outdoor Dining District — Fridha’s will have complimentary Micheladas!

See this year’s featured artists HERE.

Events

Tour The Beautiful Homes Of Fayetteville’s Historic District

If you've ever wanted to step inside the beautiful homes of Fayetteville's historic district, you'll have your chance during the 18th Annual Fayetteville Tour of Homes on Saturday, May 4, from 12-5p.

• Old & new: Eight featured homes will open their doors for self-guided tours, ranging from historic homes built as early as 1917 to innovative modern designs constructed in recent years.

• Back to school: All proceeds from the event support the students, teachers, and staff of Washington Elementary, Fayetteville's oldest public school, built in 1886. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at French Metro Antiques.

Get the early bird price of $25 before Apr 28 HERE.

Arts & Culture

Experience The Value Of Community During The Next Session Of Table Talks

Experimental artist Kat Wilson and ceramicist Rainy Bray-Hopwood will lead the next session of Table Talks at The Medium with a complimentary dinner provided by Secondhand Smoke this Wednesday, Apr 24, from 6-8p.

• Food For Thought: Table Talks is a monthly gathering at The Medium, a creative destination in Downtown Springdale. It is a place to meet other creatives, get inspired, eat good food, and find your people. The event is free, but registration is encouraged!

• Out Of The Box: The theme for this month is Community, a conversation about leveraging community & resources to make your project happen with Kat Wilson, an experimental artist from NWA whose work has been featured at Crystal Bridges and The Louvre, and Rainy Bray-Hopwood, an Ozarks-born artist and founder of Fifth Street Studio and Fifth Market.

Food is provided, and registration is free. Sign up HERE.

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• 🏋️‍♂️Commit To Be Fit: Feisty Fitness in Fayetteville is a private personal training studio offering 30 and 45-minute sessions for individual and small-group training. Programs are customized to fit the goals and fitness level of each person. Empower your fitness journey and reach out for a free consultation.*

• 😆 Middle-Class Funny: John Heffron, the second season winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, is on stage at The Grove Comedy Club in Lowell this weekend for four shows from Apr 25-27. General admission starts at just $20.*

• ☀️ Summer Camp SZN: Unplug, connect, and explore during day camps and experience camps at Thaden School this summer, with weekly sessions running from Jun 3 – Aug 2. Themes include culinary arts, cycling, food science, stop-motion filmmaking, and more! Prices range from $250-$350 per week.*

• 🛝 Park Place: Check out this drone fly-through of the new playground at Gulley Park. Looks like it’s nearing completion!

• 🍾 MOMosas: Make plans for a Mother’s Day Brunch at Mount Sequoyah on Sunday, May 12, from 10a-2p.

• 🏀 Breaking Free: Zac Efron was spotted in Bentonville last Friday. Apparently, he was in town for a Walmart morning meeting.

• 🍽️ Bank Bites: Help feed the community by donating to Arvest’s Million Meals campaign through May 31.

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