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Sterling Bank wishes you warm holiday wishes and a happy new year! On Jan 2, Sterling opens its new Bentonville location at 1001 S. Walton Blvd., providing the same top-notch customer service found in Fayetteville and Rogers. Stop by to discover the Sterling difference!

Events

Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here's your Weekend Roundup:

• 🐩 Poodles In Portrait: Enjoy the Momentary’s new exhibition, Best In Show: Pets in Contemporary Photography, this weekend—pets are welcome!

• 🎄 For The Restivus: A new event will add to the holiday magic of the Lights of the Ozarks at the Downtown Fayetteville Square with the inaugural Fayetteville Festivus this Friday, Dec 13, from 5-10p.

• 🎅 Jingle All The Way: The Centerton Christmas Parade will take off from the Harps on Commercial St this Friday, Dec 13, at 6p.

• 🤣 ROFL: The Center Stage Comedy Series at The Jones Center takes a festive twist with Holiday Hahapalooza this Friday, Dec 13, at 8p. Don’t miss a night of holiday-themed hilarity featuring comedians Gary Brightwell and Karen Rontowski.

• 🎄 Day Of Cheer: Celebrate Christmas in Prairie Grove this Saturday, Dec 14, with the Christmas Tour of Homes, a Cocoa Crawl, a Christmas Parade, and a Community Party.

• 🖼️ Christmas On Canvas: The 2024 Bentonville Christmas Parade will make its way through Downtown Bentonville this Saturday, Dec 14, starting at 6p.

• 🤠 Cowboy Christmas: Put on your boots for the Ho-Ho-Ho Down at The Platform NWA in Prairie Grove, featuring live music, square dancing, comfort food, holiday games, karaoke, trivia, and a hot chocolate bar this Saturday, Dec 14, at 6p.

• 🐾 Pawesome Posada: Join Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville for a pet-themed Posada celebration featuring cultural traditions, pet care services, and family fun this Saturday, Dec 14, from 11a-5p.

• 🏠️ Home For Christmas: Step into the charm of Christmas past during the 24th Annual Holiday Open House at the Rogers Historical Museum this Saturday, Dec 14, from 10a-2p.

• 🩰 Nutcracker Magic: World-famous ballerina Emily Bromberg joins Ozark Ballet Theater for The Nutcracker at the Fayetteville Public Library this weekend, Dec 13-14.

• 🎠 One Horse Open Sleigh: Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides around the Pea Ridge square this Saturday, Dec 14, from 6–9p. Tickets are cash-only, first come, first served, and available the day of at the Christmas Tree on the Square!

• 📚 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!

• 🦕 Holiday Cheers & Beers: Discover unique, handmade creations from 15 local artists during The Jolly Holiday Bazaar at Fossil Cove Brewing Co. in Fayetteville this Saturday, Dec 14, from 11a-4p.

• 🤸 On The Floor: The 2024-25 Arkansas Gymbacks are returning to Barnhill Arena for the Gymback Preview intrasquad meet this Sunday, Dec 15, at 4p.

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

Find events like these and more on our Events Calendar HERE.

Sports

Ozark United FC Plans New Stadium Location in Rogers Entertainment District

Ozark United FC has secured a new site for its stadium within the Rogers Entertainment District, citing the need for more space to meet fan expectations and provide an enhanced game-day experience.

• Catalyst for Growth: Beyond soccer, the stadium will add to the Rogers Entertainment District as a multi-use venue. Strategically located near I-49, the site is positioned to boost local businesses and support the region’s growth as a hub for sports and entertainment.

• Kicking The Can Down The Road: While the exact address remains undisclosed for now, groundbreaking details and development timelines will be shared soon. While the club hopes to begin play in 2026, the relocation may push the start date to 2027.

Read the full press release from Ozark United FC HERE.

Entrepreneurship

Take Your Food Business to New Heights with Cureate

Applications are now open for the 8th iteration of NWA Cureate Courses, offering a small business development program for farmers and food & beverage entrepreneurs. The next Courses cohorts will begin the week of Mar 10.

• About Cureate: Cureate is a woman-owned and operated food-tech company and business development consulting firm. Some alumni of the NWA Cureate Courses include Loblolly Creamery, Baked by Kori, Sugar Apple Treats, Bartleby's Food, Bites & Bowls, Ozark Charcuterie, Asami Tea Shop, and more! 

• Business Boost: Participants can expect an in-person kickoff session, seven virtual and interactive course sessions taught by expert coaches, community events featuring their business, networking opportunities, and a chance to win $5,000 cash!

Apply now through Jan 24 HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• The 5 Oldest Restaurants in Northwest Arkansas

• Walmart Opens Newest Building at the New Home Office Campus

• 2024-25 Gymback Preview at Barnhill this Sunday 

• Local Dads Hit a Home Run with New Sports Card Shop

• Runoff Election Results in NWA

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In other news

• 🥳 Happy Birthday, Heidi Ann! Your support of our work through the NWA Daily Fan Club makes every day feel like a party. Our team is wishing you a very happy birthday today!

• 📈 Real Estate Trends: Northwest Arkansas continues outperforming national averages in the real estate market, even moving toward surpassing pre-pandemic averages. Read more in NWA Look.

• 🎁 Toy Drive, Joy Drive: Local nonprofit Second Helping, along with Light House Solutions and My T By Design, is hosting its 5th Annual Toy Drive through Dec 22. Drop off new, unwrapped toys or winter coats at Wood Stone's Fayetteville location to support local families in need!

• ✈️ Who Wants A Cheesesteak? Northwest Arkansas National Airport will have another nonstop flight option next week, with the addition of American Airlines’ direct route to Philadelphia.

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Employment

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