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Food & Drink

Dot’s Nashville Hot Chicken Food Truck Finds A Permanent Home

After seven successful years as a Fayetteville favorite, Dot’s Nashville Hot Chicken is trading its food truck for a brick-and-mortar location.

• Sailing On: The popular food truck at The Yacht Club on College will serve its last meal on Dec 21 before transitioning to its new home at 2229 E. Huntsville Rd.—formerly home to The Hip Cafe.

• New Harbor: The new location is set to open in early 2025. It will feature a patio, local beer, an expanded menu, and a drive-thru for online pickup and delivery orders.

See what owner Russell Ingram shared about the move in the Fayetteville Flyer HERE.

Highlight

Local Dads Hit Home Run with New Sports Card Shop

Three local dads—Alex, Alan, and Ryan—have turned their shared love for sports cards into a small business that’s bringing the community together in Northwest Arkansas.

• From Hobby to Hustle: NWA Sportscards started as a conversation in June 2024 and has become a bustling sports card shop fueled by childhood memories and a rekindled passion for collecting. The trio combined Alex’s dream of owning a ball card shop, Ryan’s pandemic rediscovery of the hobby, and Alan’s business expertise to create a unique gathering place for sports enthusiasts.

• A Family Affair: Beyond collecting, the shop is giving the dads the chance to teach their 12-year-old baseball-playing sons the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. The boys are actively learning business skills while carrying on the generational love for the hobby.

Visit the shop at 3000 SW Regency Pkwy #16 in Bentonville and learn more HERE.

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Start Your 2025 Fitness Journey With YogaSix Bentonville

Why wait for the new year to focus on wellness? Finish 2024 strong and get a head start on your 2025 goals with YogaSix Bentonville’s upcoming classes and events!

• On The House: Explore YogaSix’s different styles with three free classes. Offer ends Dec 16.

• Yinter Solstice: Embrace the season with a Winter Solstice Yin workshop on Dec 21 at 6p.

• Run & Stretch: Training for the Bentonville Half Marathon? Join the YogaSix Run Club for expert guidance and weekly yoga sessions.

• Here Comes The Sun: Ring in the New Year on Jan 1 at 10:30a with the spiritually meaningful, physically energizing practice of 108 Sun Salutations.

• Malas & Matchas: Discover the art of Mala making on Jan 18 with Bendy Buddha Wellness. Supplies included!

Explore these offerings and more to enhance your wellness journey. Follow YogaSix Bentonville for updates and registration HERE.

Events

Ozark Beer Company Hosts 3rd Annual Santa Dash in Downtown Rogers

Hundreds of Santas will race through Downtown Rogers during Ozark Beer Company’s second annual Santa Dash this Sunday, Dec 15, at 1p.

• The Man With the Bag: Registration is $40 and includes one drink ticket and a finisher’s ornament upon completion. The first 200 registered racers will also receive a full Santa suit to run in, including a hat, belt, beard, jacket, and pants.

• Jolly Jog: Run, walk, or dance through a 1-mile route downtown with hundreds of other Santas, then make your way back to the brewery for a post-race celebration.

Register for Santa Dash HERE.

Health

New Adult Speech Therapy Clinic Open for Patients in NWA

Reconnections Cognitive Speech Therapy is now open in Rogers, offering specialized therapy for adults with Parkinson's, stroke recovery, and other neurological disorders.

• Tailored Care: Reconnections specializes in helping adults overcome communication challenges caused by neurological conditions. Their team focuses on restoring speech and cognitive function through customized therapy designed to improve daily life and family connections.

• Comprehensive Support: From one-on-one therapy to group programs, caregiver training, and teletherapy options, Reconnections ensures accessible and effective care for every patient. Their services include the clinically proven SPEAK OUT! program and a range of personalized treatments tailored to help individuals reconnect with their lives.

Find out more about their services HERE.

Events

Make New Connections With NWA Patio Community

Looking for a solution to “I wish I knew more people”? Join NWA Patio Community for its next Patio Social at Pedaler’s Pub in Bentonville on Monday, Dec 16, from 6-9p.

• Find Your People: Patio Socials are held once a month at rotating venues for folks to have drinks, socialize, and even network. From business owners to corporate employees and stay-at-home parents to retirees, the patio community is a meeting place for anyone to enjoy authentic fun and friendly interaction!

• Check-In: All patio events are free to attend, and your first drink is free. When you check-in, you’ll also get entered in a drawing for that month’s giveaway—this month is an Oculus headset!

Pre-check in to guarantee your free drink this Monday HERE, and join their Facebook group for updates HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🎁 Win Big This Christmas: Purchase a ticket to attend Grateful Vase's Christmas Party fundraiser at the Garden Room in Fayetteville this Saturday, Dec 14, from 6-11p, and get a chance to take home spectacular prizes! (Hint: think Dyson, AirPods, tool set, awesome local experiences, and more!)*

• 🛷 Last Christmas: Seats for TheatreSquared's A Christmas Carol are flying like Santa's sleigh! With just 12 days left in its final run, don't miss your chance to have a magical outing that promises to warm hearts and lift spirits. Catch it before the curtain falls!*

• 🐶 Golden Christmas: Imagine waking up to a cute puppy under the tree—AKC-registered Golden Retrievers are available the week of Christmas. The puppies’ mom and dad live on a 3rd generation cattle farm outside NWA. Find photos HERE.

• 📚 Booked For The Holidays: Shop the Friends' Premium Holiday Book Sale at the Fayetteville Public Library this Saturday, Dec 14, from 9a-3p. Shop over 1,000 elaborately wrapped, new, or barely used books in genres like fiction, cookbooks, art, and more—perfect for holiday gifting!

• 🥕 Farm Fresh Finds: The Goshen Farmers Holiday Market is back this Saturday, Dec 14, from 9a-12p at the Historic Community Building, 244 Clark St. Shop local farmers and artisans for holiday gifts, winter veggies, and freezer-ready meats—perfect for the season!

• 🌄 Market Mingle: Join Sonrisa Boutique in Fayetteville for its first annual Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market, featuring unique sustainable gifts, free cocktails, gift wrapping, and more on Saturday and Sunday, Dec 13-14, from 12-5p.

• 🏠 Homeless Vigil: The Fayetteville High School Student Council will host its 27th annual homeless vigil tonight, Dec 12. Students will construct cardboard shelters and spend the night outdoors to raise awareness and support for local families.

• 🥃 Jingle & Mingle: Added a few new holiday pop up bars to our guide! Check ‘em out!

• 🍗 Memphis Blues: Central BBQ has permanently closed its Fayetteville location.

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Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Find exciting new job opportunities on our Job Board, or find great candidates by posting your open positions.

• Water for Good is seeking a Vice President of Donor Relations

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