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At Mint Dental Care, kids get gentle, comfort-focused care, and every visit helps us provide free dental care to neighbors who need it. Come see why NWA families choose Mint. Schedule a visit HERE.

Events

Bid Day at the University of Arkansas’s Greek Theater

University of Arkansas’s annual Bid Day will take over the Greek Theater in Fayetteville on Saturday, Aug 15.

  • Rush Hour: To help you get ready, we put together a guide to the Greek Life scene at the University of Arkansas.

  • Greek Squad: The guide covers all twelve sororities, fourteen fraternities, seven National Pan-Hellenic Council groups, and two United Greek Council groups.

Study the full guide HERE.

Development

Benton County Named A Potential Location for a Future Nuclear Power Plant

Flint Creek in Benton County is one of six sites statewide named as a candidate for future nuclear power development.

  • Watts Up? The report states that Flint Creek shouldn't be the first target for new nuclear power, citing water supply and grid constraints.

  • Power Move: No site has been chosen, and any project would require years of review and development. However, a new nuclear plant could be operational by the mid-2030s at the earliest.

Read the full story from KNWA HERE.

LPGA Week Returns to Rogers for 20th Anniversary Celebration

The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G returns to Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers Monday, Sep 21, through Sunday, Sep 27, bringing a full week of golf, community events, and family fun.

  • A Week of Community Fun: The celebration kicks off with the 5K @ the LPGA benefiting Mercy Health Foundation on Saturday, Sep 19, at the Walmart Home Office. There's also activities for the whole family including yoga classes, a women's night out event, and fun for the kids in the Walmart and P&G Kids Confidence Club.

  • More Ways to Join: The BITE Experience @ the LPGA will also run Friday, Sep 25, through Sunday, Sep 27, giving fans another way to enjoy the tournament.

Get tickets and register HERE.

Events

A Splash Pad Park Day Planned for Lowell

TrailMix NWA’s Park and Splash Pad Day is set for Ward Nail Park in Lowell on Sunday, Aug 16, at 10a.

  • Triple Threat: The park pairs open green space, a playground, and a splash pad.

  • Clear Skies: Guests are encouraged to bring towels, sunscreen, water, and snacks. At the writing of this newsletter, the weather in Lowell on Sunday, Aug 16 looks clear for a park day!

More details HERE.

👋 Check out other splash pads around Northwest Arkansas in this guide!

Restaurants

Flyway Brewing Opens New Bentonville Location

Flyway Brewing Company officially opened its second Northwest Arkansas location at Walmart's Home Office in Bentonville this week.

  • A Brew-tiful Addition: Founded in Little Rock, Flyway Brewing has earned multiple awards over the years, establishing itself as one of Arkansas’ top craft breweries. The Bentonville taproom pours 16 beers on tap alongside a food menu that features soft pretzels and Detroit-style pan pizzas.

  • Hoppy Trails Ahead: The Bentonville location joins Flyway’s East Fayetteville spot, plus a growing list of retail and restaurant locations at Walmart's headquarters.

Follow along HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

  • 🧠 Think Outside the Brick: Snapology of Fayetteville brings hands-on STEAM learning to kids across Springdale, Fayetteville, and nearby areas through LEGO®-based engineering, robotics, coding, and creative building programs. Classes, camps, workshops, and events inspire creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while making learning fun. See upcoming programs HERE.*

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  • 🥳 Party Planning Committee: Planning a company event? Let The Mingle Co. handle planning and execution while your team stays focused on the work you hired them for.*

  • 🎪 Circus Act: The Bavarian Circus will be at the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville from Thursday, Aug 13, through Sunday, Aug 23. Reply CIRCUS to this email for a chance to win 5 free tickets to a Saturday, Aug 15 circus show.

  • 🎨 Picture This: A new art gallery opened on the Bentonville Square.

  • 🐾 Fur Sale: The Bella Vista Animal Shelter will hold a Charity Sale from Saturday, Aug 15, through Saturday, Aug 22.

  • 🏠 Brick by Brick: An affordable housing development will officially open in Rogers this week.

  • 🏈 Tiger Tales: Enjoy a community tailgate and the premiere of Bentonville High School’s “Because of the Tigers” football documentary on Sunday, Aug 16, at 5p.

  • 📚 Class in Session: Need a reminder on when the first day of school is this year? Check out this guide with all the first days of school for public and private schools across Washington, Benton, and Madison County.

  • 🦉 Owl Be There: HootOwl Legal will host two Estate Planning Intensives in Fayetteville on Monday, Aug 24, from 6-7:30p and in Bentonville on Tuesday, Aug 25 from 6-7:30p. Learn more HERE.

  • ⚾️ Major Hit: A former Razorback baseball player recorded his first Major League Baseball hit last week.

  • 🎧 Listen Online: Want to listen to a summarized audio version of NWA Daily? Head to the top of this email and click “Listen Online” to hear more!

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

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Tyler Roth, Market Director at NWA Daily