Irish Goodbye 👋

Store Upgrade: Caffeine Bar, which started as a food truck, has officially opened a storefront near the Walmart Museum, Bentonville Public Library, and Archie’s Sandwichery.

Alexa, Play Banana Pancakes: The menu features items like lattes, matcha, energy drinks, and even mini pancakes, with staff favorites being the Banana Cream Matcha or Brown Sugar Matcha.

Level Up: The upscale fitness center focuses on helping its people be fit, move well, and get outside through its premium facility and staff. The space includes reformer pilates, yoga, strength & cardiovascular training, a climbing wall, and much more.

Perk Up: An Onyx Coffee Lab shop is expected to open inside the Grand + Wild building later this year, alongside a resident physical therapist operating within the space.

Wheelie Excited: Riders will travel through all major Northwest Arkansas cities, stopping at each Neighbor Night location to spotlight local efforts addressing hunger. The ride concludes in Fayetteville with a celebration and awards for participants.

Family Friendly Fun: Not ready for the full tour? A shorter, family-friendly route will also run from Bentonville to Rogers.

Pint-Sized Fun: All are welcome to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, drink, and activity specials happening at various locations across the Square.

Your Lucky Day: Expect DJs at Bike Rack Brewing and The Barber, live music at Danger Dave’s, raffle giveaways, and family-friendly extras like a kids’ shamrock craft table and a Chill Zone.

A Taste of Ireland: The first location opened in Downtown Siloam Springs in 2025. The restaurant will serve classic Irish food like corned beef hash, plus weekend brunch.

Community First: The opening date is expected in late March or April, with the ‘public house’ name inspired by camaraderie, using food to connect with others.

🍣 Be Choosy: Insurance is kind of like sushi. You can buy it pretty much anywhere, but buying it from the wrong place can ruin your day. Benchmarq is staffed with local people who know their stuff. Find the coverage gaps and savings you could be missing with a quote HERE.*

💦 Make a Splash: Summer’s calling, and it’s time to peel back the pool cover. The Alleviators are helping Northwest Arkansas homeowners get swim-ready with professional pool openings, cleanings, and equipment checks so you can dive in worry-free. Kick off pool season the easy way by booking HERE.*

🎭 Too Hot to Miss: Broadway’s Tony Award–winning musical Some Like It Hot brings Prohibition-era chaos to the stage at Walton Arts Center from Mar 17–22, with jazz, disguises, and mobsters in pursuit, plus a $45 pre-show cocktail class with appetizers and hands-on mixology. Get tickets HERE.*

🧹 Clean home, happy heart! If you need a deep clean or just need help cleaning your home on a regular basis, reach out to NWA Cleaners. Get a quote HERE.*

📈 Best of the Best: Check out which local organizations made the 2026 Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards finalist list.

👕 Swap ‘Til You Drop: Stop by the NWA Kids Clothing Swap on Saturday, Mar 21, from 10a-12p in Lowell. It is a free event where families can trade infant, kids, and maternity clothes, toys, and gear in good condition.

🏀 State Bound: Springdale Har-Ber, Farmington, and Pea Ridge women’s high school basketball teams will play in State Championship games this weekend.

🥁 Band Together: The Arkansas Marching Arts Association will host a competition at Rogers High School on Saturday, Mar 14, starting at 10a.

🏭 Planting Roots: Conagra plans to expand its plant in Fayetteville with a $220M investment. The expansion should provide 100 new jobs to the area over a five-year timeframe.

🏡 Home Sweet Home: Head to the 2026 NWA Home Show in Rogers this Friday, Mar 13, through Sunday, Mar 15, to discover the latest trends in home improvement, remodeling, and interior design.

📈 Tell Us About Yourself: In Friday’s newsletter, 132 readers clicked on a link from one of our advertising partners. Ready to get your message in front of an audience that loves Northwest Arkansas? Let’s talk.

📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana is looking to fill a Family Services role in Rogers and Fayetteville.

iRight Technology Services is seeking an IT Support Specialist.