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Events

Experience the Vibrancy of Marshallese Culture During the Stroll The Atolls Festival

Celebrate the rich diversity of Pacific Island cultures with immersive activities during the annual Stroll The Atolls Festival at Shiloh Square in Downtown Springdale on Saturday, Jul 29, from 10a-9p.

• Hello / Iakwe: The festival, organized by the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese, aims to celebrate the rich culture of the Pacific Islands while educating the community about the diaspora of the Marshallese in Arkansas and the broader Pacific Islander community in Northwest Arkansas.

• Woven Together: The event will begin with an interactive weaving workshop at 10a, where guests can observe Marshallese weaving demonstrations and even try their hands at weaving. The festival continues with live music, traditional dances, art displays, and mouthwatering Island food!

Find more Stroll the Atolls details HERE.

Arts & Culture

Free Design Workshops Offered to Northwest Arkansas Artists

CACHE is teaming up with Art Radius, a program created by Master of Design students from the University of Arkansas' School of Art, to offer free design workshops to help Northwest Arkansas artists enhance their artistic skills and expand their creative horizons.

• Develop Skills: The workshop series kicks off tomorrow, Jul 25, with a Digital Image-making workshop covering how to develop original artwork and imagery using digital tools. On Aug 1, dive into the world of typography and layout principles. Finally, on Aug 8, explore printing and reproduction, and learn how to prepare your artwork for print using Risograph technology and methods.

• Go to Work: These free workshops will be held at the School of Art, near the Windgate Studio + Design Center, for three consecutive Tuesdays from 5-7p. Meet other creatives from the area while taking your artistic talents to the next level.

Sign up for tomorrow’s class HERE.

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A Good Time is Brewing On Emma Ave in Downtown Springdale for this Sunday

A party is brewing on Emma Ave with the energy-charged Arkansas State Criterium Championships AND Black Apple’s 8th Birthday Bash both set for this Sunday, Jul 30.

• Fast Track: The Arkansas State Criterium Championships will zoom down Emma Ave in this spectator-friendly race running from 8a-5p. Plenty of time to watch a few races and enjoy a refreshing drink in the Downtown Outdoor Dining District.

• Cider City: Cheer on cyclists while celebrating Black Apple’s 8th Birthday Bash! Pick up a Black Apple Day Passport for a crawl through participating Downtown establishments lasting from 10a-5p. The first 50 to complete all tasks win a commemorative Black Apple Bash shirt. Stick around for the Birthday Bash at Black Apple from 6-8p.

Find more information from Downtown Springdale HERE.

Environment

Renewable Natural Gas Facility Powers Northwest Arkansas and Beyond

WM’s new $35m Eco-Vista Renewable Gas Facility in Tontitown could convert gasses from decomposing organic waste into enough renewable natural gas to power an entire town.

• One man’s trash: As the region’s primary landfill, Eco-Vista received over 600,000 tons of Northwest Arkansas’s waste last year — containing tens of thousands of pounds of food scraps and rotting waste which generates methane and carbon dioxide after being buried.

• Another man’s gas: Eco-Vista’s RGN Facility captures and purifies those gasses, distributing them into Energy Transfer’s Enable Gas Transmission pipeline system across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and other states. WM expects the facility to recover enough gas to power 25,000 homes or 650 heavy-duty vehicles annually.

Learn more about these innovative solutions and others at NWA Recycles.

Events

Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival Celebrates 35 Years and Major Philanthropic Milestone

Registration is now open for the 2023 Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival — marking the renowned festival’s 35th year and a landmark year for its philanthropic efforts.

• Cross Country: One of America’s premiere running events, the festival brings together local and national runners for a weekend of spirited competition at the University of Arkansas Agriculture Fields Complex

• A Million Miles: Since 1988, the festival has supported the region’s high school cross-country programs, and as the festival rings in its 35th year, the collective contributions are expected to surpass $1m, marking a significant milestone for the festival's history.

Registration is currently open for individuals and teams. Join the tradition HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Check out the wide range of positions posted to our community board:

• Interested in joining our NWA Daily team in a full-time sales role? Email us your resume or Linkedin page, and let’s talk!

• Contribute to Runway’s Bike Culture Program as a Senior Bike Mechanic.

• Find several other listings in the Health, Education, and Retail industries.

Have a job you're looking to fill? Post it HERE.

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In other news…

• 🎒 Over The Hill: Pack Rat Outdoor Center will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with daily $50 Gift Card giveaways next week, Jul 23-29, and a huge party on Saturday, Jul 29, with free food, live music, giveaways, and games! Visit the store to enter the daily drawings.*

• 🧹 Clean home, happy heart! Reach out to NWA Cleaners to get your home, short-term rental, or Airbnb cleaned. Get a quote HERE.*

• 🦖 Bookasaurus: Browse a collection of books curated by Pearl’s Books at Fossil Cove for the Boozy Book Fair on Tuesday, Jul 25! Also, the seasonal T-Rex On Peaches is back! If you know, you know.

• ✏️ Back to school: Northwest Arkansas is home to four of the state's top 10 largest public school districts.

• 🚌 The wheels on the bus: The U.S. Department of Transportation granted Ozark Regional Transit and Razorback Transit $180,000 to make bus stop improvements throughout Northwest Arkansas.

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and keep up with events mentioned in the newsletter.

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