Together With
Excellerate Foundation is a Northwest Arkansas public charity that invests in people and communities through philanthropy, workforce housing, education, and workforce development. Check out its operating divisions—Hark, Excellerate Housing, and Upskill to learn more.

Guide
A Guide To Higher Education in Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas is home to a growing scene of higher education options.
Hit the Books: From four-year universities to community colleges, technical schools and specialized programs, there’s a lot to keep track of. So, we put together a guide to higher education throughout the region.
Get Schooled: The guide covers everything from the University of Arkansas to Northwest Arkansas Community College, Northwest Technical Institute, and more.
Study the guide HERE.

Events
Carroll County Fair Continues This Week
The Carroll County Fair kicked off on Saturday, Aug 8, and will continue through this Saturday, Aug 15.
Fair Enough: The annual fair is located at the Carroll County Arkansas Fairgrounds in Berryville.
Berry Fun: Expect carnival rides, a hog show, a dog show, an ice cream contest, a ranch rodeo, live music, and more.
See the full schedule HERE.

Restaurants
Make New Friends at the August Dinner Club
NWA Daily’s next Dinner Club will take place across Fayetteville and Bentonville food & drink locations on Thursday, Aug 27, at 6:30p.
How The Dinner Club Works: You’ll be paired with a small group of people based on a personality test. Your group will enjoy dinner at a restaurant in Fayetteville or Bentonville, then join the rest of the club for a drink and conversation at a local bar.
Pull Up A Chair: With Northwest Arkansas adding 40 new people per day, the Dinner Club is a great opportunity to turn a new neighbor into a new friend this fall.
Book your seat HERE.

Nonprofit
NWA’s First-Ever Regional Volunteer Hub
Jones Center in Springdale introduced its new volunteer hub, GoodWorks, backed by a $1.2M grant to build Northwest Arkansas' first regional volunteer center.
Investing in Impact: GoodWorks locations are planned for Springdale and Rogers, with plans to open in 2027.
Supporting Service: The center aims to connect Northwest Arkansans with service opportunities while helping local nonprofits build the tools they need to positively impact the region.
Read more about GoodWorks HERE.

Events
FayetteVINTAGE Back-to-School Market Returns to Downtown Fayetteville
The Fayetteville Town Center in Downtown Fayetteville will host the FayetteVINTAGE Back-to-School Market on Saturday, Aug 15, from 10a-4p.
Too Cool for School: Vendors will sell streetwear, Arkansas apparel, vintage denim, handmade goods, and more. There will also be live DJ sets, pop-up art, and food trucks.
Two Birds, One Stone: The vintage market will run in tandem with Fayetteville’s weekly Farmers Market, also happening on the Square on Saturday, Aug 15, from 7a-1p.
More details HERE.

NWA Daily Picks
In other news…
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🎟️ Your Seat is Waiting: You heard it here first—single tickets for TheatreSquared's 2026-27 season are now on sale! Pick your seats for 5 main stage shows and 3 family series shows, starting with August Wilson's powerful family drama Fences, opening September 9.*
📦 College Crew: Got a kid headed to college and need an extra set of hands? All In One NWA, founded by local college students, can help with moving, furniture assembly, and other around-the-house tasks. Their student crew can make move-in day a little easier and get their new space ready to go. Learn more HERE.*
🫓 Three Peat: Taziki’s opened its third Northwest Arkansas location in Rogers, following two other spots in Fayetteville and Bentonville.
🧑🌾 Peas Go With Me: Downtown Pea Ridge will host its second-ever Farmers Market this Saturday, Aug 15, from 8a-11a.
🎨 Paint the Town: A new mural was painted at the South Yard development in Fayetteville.
🎤 Wayne’s World: Lil Wayne will play a live show at the Walmart AMP on Sunday, Aug 16, at 8p.
💰 Checking In: Learn why banking with Generations Bank feels personal, starting with its G-Checking Account.
🚗 Fuel for Thought: Check out the Ruddington Cars & Coffee car show happening at the Rogers Convention Center on Saturday, Aug 15, from 8-11a.
⚾️ Hog Wild: Can you guess which former Arkansas Razorback pitcher made his Major League Baseball debut a few days ago?
🎧 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!
💼 Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting your open positions on our Job Board.
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Employment
Find Cool Jobs In Northwest Arkansas
Whether you're hiring or job hunting, our NWA Job Board connects the right people at the right time. Upload your resume to get noticed by local businesses, or post your openings to reach hundreds of job seekers every day.
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