Too Cool for School ✏️

Back in Session: We put together a guide with all the school start dates across Northwest Arkansas.

Get Schooled: The guide covers schools in Washington County, Benton County, and Madison County.

Shelf Indulgence: Enjoy huge deals on wallpaper, pillows, wall art, wrapping paper, and more from Benton Lane's family of American-made brands.

Frame of Mind: There will also be a needlepoint pop-up throughout the soft opening. The sale is one-day only, so don’t miss out!

Fuel Your Leadership: Attendees will complete the 5 Voices Assessment before joining a guided mastermind session focused on improving communication, leadership, and sustainable capacity alongside other high-performing professionals.

Take the Next Step: Participants will also receive a free 90-day trial to the Multiply Leader Collective, including monthly live coaching and access to the Live Leader Collective event in November. Space is limited to 25 participants.

Jazz Hands: Enjoy three days of live jazz performances at venues across Eureka Springs during the Jazz Weekend.

The Longest Yard: Meanwhile, Eureka Springs and Carroll County will transform into a county-wide shopping experience. There will be yard and garage sales filled with antiques, collectibles, bargains, and so much more!

Home-Grown: After five embryo transfers across four states, Hassan and Danielle Huntley are building the fertility clinic they wish had existed in NWA all along. They founded Forma Fertility to change the way people experience reproductive care.

Familiar Faces: Rather than asking patients to start over with unfamiliar providers, Forma's model creates pathways for local OB-GYNs to play a larger role in their fertility care by pairing them with the reproductive medicine specialists, lab support, and training that fertility treatment requires.

🏃‍♀️ Fore the Run! Kick off LPGA Week at the 5K @ the LPGA on Saturday, September 19, at the Walmart Home Office! Choose a 5K or 1K Fun Run/Walk, then celebrate with free breakfast, a Vendor Expo, and fun giveaways!*

🫤 "I'm Not One to Go to Plays": We hear that a lot. Then the lights dim, and it's "I've been missing out." Hundreds of five-star reviews started with one visit. See what what happens when you make TheatreSquared part of your year, five show subscriptions start at $134.*

💪 Burn, Baby, Burn: Looking for a fitness refresh? Burn Boot Camp is rolling out a 4-week pass for $69 at its Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers locations. Expect high-energy workouts, motivating trainers, and a no-strings-attached way to jump back into a routine.*

🧺 Park It Here: Downtown Springdale will host Picnic in the Park every Saturday in August, kicking off this Saturday, Aug 8, from 11a–2p.

🚙 Road Work Ahead: Maple Street, which runs through the University of Arkansas campus, is officially reopened ahead of the school year kicking off.

📚 Booked Fur Good: Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville will host a ribbon-cutting event this Sunday, Aug 9, at 12p to celebrate the opening of its new Little Free Library. It will be followed by an indoor local market until 4p and free family-friendly craft activities throughout the afternoon.

💪 Dyer Situation: Watch a Bentonville High School student compete on the well-known American Ninja Warrior show.

🧑‍🏫 Back 2 School: The Boys & Girls Club in Fayetteville will hold a Back to School Bash on Sunday, Aug 9, from 2-5p.

🍻 Hop Inside: Get an insider’s look at the new Flyway Brewery location, expected to open in Bentonville soon.

🥵 Too Cool: The City of Fayetteville has opened its cooling center this week through Friday, Aug 7, from 10a-7p.

🚴 Wheelie Exciting: A new BMX Park is expected to open in Pea Ridge.

🏟️ Field of Dreams: The NWA Naturals are offering dugout tickets for ball games in August.

📅 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 Preacher’s Son is seeking a Pastry Assistant.