Santa's on PTo 🎅

Acing the Boards: The program accomplished this by achieving a 100% first-time licensure pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam for three consecutive years.

Top of the Class: This puts UAMS at the top of the list of 305 Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs operating across the nation, further cementing Northwest Arkansas’s growing reputation for excellence in health, education, business, coffee, and the outdoors.

Santa’s on PTO: The ride will journey through the Ozarks on a restored vintage train, while guests enjoy holiday music, decorations, Santa Claus, and themed activities, all in the middle of the summer.

Snow Place Like Home: Depending on the ticket tier, passengers can also enjoy snacks or a meal, plus water, coffee, and hot tea during the trip. The ride will start from Springdale.

Celebrating 20 Years: Be part of this milestone celebration as the world's best LPGA golfers compete Sep 25-27, while fans can enjoy special anniversary experiences, interactive activations, and exciting events throughout tournament week.

Come Hungry: The BITE Experience @ the LPGA returns Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27, featuring unlimited tastings from 30+ local restaurants, breweries, and specialty vendors. It's the perfect way to experience the best flavors of Northwest Arkansas while taking in championship golf.

Jump Around! The 30,000-sqft indoor adventure park features trampolines, slides, zip lines, a ninja course, climbing walls, a ropes course, basketball courts, and the well-known Maze Craze. The park is family-friendly and is set up to host birthday parties, corporate outings, sports teams, and more.

Go Ahead and Jump: The Fayetteville spot is Formula Fun’s first location in Arkansas, and third nationally.

Boot Scoot Boogie: The event is open to all skill levels, and no dance experience is required.

More to Come: The monthly series will continue through the summer and fall with free, instructor-led classes featuring a new style each time, including Cumbia in August, Bachata in September, and Swing in October.

🍽️ Bite Into The Details: Only 7 days remain for the Fayetteville Restaurant Week, continuing this week through Sunday, Jul 26. It is the city's biggest lineup yet, featuring dozens of local restaurants serving prix-fixe menus, specialty dishes, exclusive offers, and limited-time bites. Learn more HERE.*

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🥾 Take A Hike: Enjoy a free, guided hike at the Shaddox Hollow Trailhead in Rogers on Saturday, Jul 25, from 9-10:30a.

📈 Popular! More than 54M tourists traveled to Arkansas last year.

🎸 Turn It Up: The Turnpike Troubadours will play a live show at the Walmart AMP on Saturday, Jul 25, at 7p.

📄 Startup Starts Here: Canopy Northwest Arkansas will lead a 12-week Entrepreneurship Training, helping local immigrants and refugees launch businesses throughout the region.

🍦 Sundae Funday: Join the Savoy Extension Homemakers Club in Fayetteville for ice cream, games, and community on Sunday, Jul 26, at 2p.

✈️ Gate Expectations: XNA added its 28th nonstop destination, with daily nonstop service between XNA and Newark Liberty International Airport expected to start in September.

❗️Correction: Last week, we mentioned the BackPack for Kids event happening at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale in August. All tickets for this event have been distributed. Guests must have a ticket for entry. Bikes, socks, and underwear will not be distributed at this year’s event.

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

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

The Razorback Foundation is seeking an Executive Assistant & Member Relations Specialist.

Purpose Brands 414 is seeking a Director of Retail Operations.

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