The Lone Social Network 🎸

Brew Beginnings: The shop is called Creekside Coffee. It will be open weekly on Thursdays through Saturdays from 7-11a.

A Latte of Love: The menu features classic coffee drinks like drip coffee, an Americano, and a cappuccino, plus six signature coffees like the Creekside and Autumn Harvest. You can also grab a mimosa flight and bakery items.

Next Steps: The first phase of construction will include four buildings, including two hospital buildings, a central utility plant, and a parking garage.

A Campus For Care: The campus will focus on holistic physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being. The first phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2028. It will be located 2 miles east of Downtown and around 1 mile east of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine.

Float like a Butterfly: On Saturday, September 19, Downtown Springdale invites the community to celebrate that journey at the annual Monarch Flight Festival at Luther George Park. From 11 a.m.–4 p.m., the free, family-friendly festival will bring together conservation, environmental education, culture and community through hands-on activities, interactive experiences, music, performances and the signature Monarch Flight Parade.

Lend a Hand: Community members can also take part in the festival in a meaningful way by volunteering. Opportunities are available throughout the day to help welcome visitors, support activities and bring the celebration to life.

Best Friends: Lone Social is a local Northwest Arkansas band made up of two best friends who write pop rock songs. Expect a night with special guests, surprise moments, and only the best of John Mayer music.

Love on the Weekend: Expect a one-night-only show of the best of John Mayer, plus special guests and surprise moments. Tickets start at $10.

Press On: However, event organizers will continue with other events, including its half marathon, two-person relay, a 5K, a 10K, and a one-mile fun run.

Sign up: Hogeye’s charitable mission and community support will continue, too. Registration for the 2027 Hogeye is now open, so don’t miss out! It is scheduled for Apr 17-18.

🧖‍♀️ Beyond Fun: NWA, you're invited. Join Beyond Wellness for their Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, Sep 10, featuring $25K+ in giveaways, live music, exclusive offers, demos + more. Learn more HERE.*

🌱 Compost Happens: Fayetteville is making it easier to keep food scraps out of the landfill. The City's new Residential Food Waste Collection Program offers biweekly curbside pickup, a 5-gallon bucket, and composting service starting at $15.90 per month for eligible utility customers. Sign up HERE.*

🎬 Rooftop Reel-axation: Big Red’s Rooftop at Razorback Stadium will open on Friday, Sep 4, from 6-9p for a special screening of the movie, Greater, the inspiring story of former Hog Brandon Burlsworth. Admission is $10, with snacks and drinks available, followed by the stadium’s signature Red Glow Friday tradition. Get tickets HERE.*

📚 Lit Legacy: Dolly Parton left a big legacy in Arkansas literature through the Imagination Library.

🙋‍♂️ Ale Be There: Bentonville Brewing will host a Trivia Night on the night of Labor Day, Monday, Sep 7, from 6:30-9p.

👜 Chick Magnet: Walmart launched a new purse inspired by its famous rotisserie chicken. It was posted online earlier this week and sold out in hours.

🎻 Finding Rhythm: Ozark Folkways will host music lessons for veterans on Monday, Sep 7, from 1-2:30p.

🍷 Wine Not: Jacob’s Cellar in Altus will host Wine Harvest Tastings all Labor Day weekend long from Friday, Sep 4, through Sunday, Sep 6.

🤝 The Social Network: Check out some of the best networking groups in Northwest Arkansas in this guide HERE.

🍽️ Pass the Plate: Enjoy a free meal at Neighbor Nights, located at the Jones Center in Springdale, on Monday, Sep 7, from 5:30-6:30p.

❗️ Correction: In yesterday’s newsletter, we shared about the Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair happening this weekend. However, a few times, we referenced it as the Pea Ridge Clothesline Fair. That is wrong. It is the Prairie Grove Clothesline Fair. Words are hard sometimes, even for newsletter writers 😆

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