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Community

Weaving NWA: A Post-Election Week of Community Connection

Following election season, Weaving NWA invites the community to connect around a shared love of home during its Week of Weaving, featuring events across Northwest Arkansas from Nov 12-20.

• Social Fabric: Weaving NWA is an initiative inspired by the Aspen Institute’s Weave: The Social Fabric Project. Its mission is to foster relationships and social trust among residents of Benton and Washington counties, creating a more welcoming, connected community through intentional gatherings.

• Let’s Weave: From coffee conversations and potlucks to art projects and listening workshops, Weaving NWA’s events provide fun and easy ways to meet new people and celebrate our shared love for Northwest Arkansas.

Find the full event schedule and more details HERE.

Events

Support Veterans & First Responders During The 2024 Turkey Trot For Heroes 5K

Start your Thanksgiving with purpose at the 2024 Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Turkey Trot for Heroes 5K at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers on Thursday, Nov 28, at 9a.

• For The Heroes: Sheep Dog Impact Assistance is a national non-profit based in Rogers that supports the well-being of veterans and first responders through outdoor adventures, mental wellness training, and volunteer opportunities. All proceeds from the Turkey Trot directly impact our nation’s heroes!

• Let’s Trot: This year’s Turkey Trot includes a traditional 5K, a Fall Costume Contest, a 1-mile Fun Walk, and the Wild Gobbler 5K, which features five exercise stations throughout the run.

Find more details and register HERE.

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Can You Rise to the Challenge?

Test your grit during The Rise Challenge at Coler and see who can scale the 186 steps of The Rise the most times this Saturday, Nov 9.

• Rise And Shine: Inspired by the iconic workout stairs of Santa Monica, the steel and rough-cut cedar staircase rises 11 flights of stairs through the tree canopy to the Hub at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve in Bentonville—the stairs start about 200 yards north of Airship Coffee on the east side of the Greenway.

• Stairing Contest: Race times are scheduled for 7a, 8:15a, and 9:30a. The female and male racers who complete the most rounds on the stairs (up & down = 1) for each race time will be crowned the Queen and King of their division! Whether you’re aiming for the top spot or looking to push your limits, there’s a medal waiting for you!

Registration is $50. Sign up HERE.

Development

Prime Healthcare Breaks Ground on Medical Office Development in Rogers

Prime Healthcare Properties, a Frisco-based developer specializing in outpatient facilities, has started construction on a 15,000-square-foot medical office at Promenade Boulevard and Oak Street in Rogers.

• Healthcare Hub: This is the first phase of a larger 100,000-square-foot development, expected to be completed by 2028. Planned to span 10 acres, the full project includes a two-story building with a surgery center and will bring class-A medical office space to Rogers.

• Community Partnerships: Prime’s development model centers on partnering with local physicians to offer both ownership and tenancy opportunities in its facilities. This development marks a new milestone as Northwest Arkansas aims to enhance healthcare access and attract physicians to the region.

Find more details on the development in Talk Business & Politics.

Sports

Bentonville to Host 2024 Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships

Bentonville is stepping in as the new host for the 2024 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships from Nov 14-17 after Hurricane Helene caused a postponement in North Carolina.

• Championship Weekend: Over four thrilling days, collegiate athletes will compete for national titles in Cross-Country, Short Track, Downhill, Dual Slalom, and Team Relay events. The weekend will culminate with an Omnium National Title for the best overall Varsity and Club teams.

• Packed Schedule: Thursday kicks off with Dual Slalom finals, followed by Cross-Country on Friday, Short Track on Saturday, and Downhill and Team Relay on Sunday. Bentonville welcomes fans and athletes alike to join the excitement and cheer on the nation’s top collegiate riders!

Find event updates and the full schedule HERE.

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In other news…

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• 🏀 Hoop Time: No. 16 Arkansas hosts Lipscomb for the season and home opener under first-year head coach John Calipari at Bud Walton Arena tonight at 7p.

• 🌪️ Gimme Shelter: If you find yourself in need of shelter during severe weather, here’s a list of public tornado shelters in Northwest Arkansas.

• ✈️ 🚂 🚗 : Get in the Thanksgiving spirit with the Arkansas Cinema Society during a special screening of the hilarious classic Planes, Trains & Automobiles at the Fayetteville Public Library this Saturday, Nov 9, at 2:30p.

• 🎨 Second Saturdays: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at Crystal Bridges this Saturday, Nov 9, from 11a-4p, including family-friendly activities and hands-on artmaking projects led by MONAH—no tickets needed.

• 🧑‍🎓 College Town: Fayetteville came in at No. 120 in WalletHub’s recent ranking of the Best College Towns in America for 2025.

• 📅 NWA Calendar: Stay up to date with events mentioned in the newsletter, or post your own upcoming events on our Events Calendar!

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