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Lawn & Order: Up to 150 lawn care operators will compete across five events, including a zero-turn mower course, weed eater stringing challenge, blower accuracy test, push mower course, and manual scythe challenge.

Blade Runners: Tickets are $10, with half of every ticket going directly to New Beginnings NWA to support its work to end homelessness in NWA.

Fresh Start: The restaurant is located in Rogers’ Pinnacle Hills district, next to Hotel Vin and Un Deux Trois, and is owned by a local husband-and-wife team.

Bowl Movement: The menu will feature build-your-own bowls, wraps, smoothies, quesadillas, and more. Hours will be 10:30a-9p Monday-Friday and 10:30a-8:30p Saturday-Sunday.

Lend a Hand: More than a dozen projects with local nonprofits still need volunteers, including trail landscaping at Crystal Bridges, organizing Disaster Response trailers at Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, sorting donations at Potter’s House, working at Samaritan Farm, and helping at the Treehouse Pantry

Bring Your Crew: All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed. Families, first-timers, and longtime volunteers can choose a project, bring their crew, and spend the day making a difference alongside neighbors across the region. Spots are filling fast, so don’t wait to get involved.

Vote Now: A panel of travel experts and editors selected the nominees, but the public will choose the winner.

Fly Me to the Moon: As of the writing of this newsletter, XNA currently sits at the No. 2 spot, so make sure to go vote!

Good Times: Friday will include a pageant at the Centerton Court Facility, along with the 2nd Annual Rib Competition. Then, on Saturday, expect a pancake breakfast, Kid’s Fishing Derby, market, live music, car show, silent auction, and community parade.

Horsin' Around: Guests are encouraged to bring their own tractor, UTV, golf cart, bikes, floats, horses, classic cars, vehicles, or anything else they’d like to use to join the parade.

🎄 'Tis the Season: Holiday parties should feel festive, not like a second job. The Mingle Co. brings the ideas, timelines, vendor wrangling, and behind-the-scenes magic to your celebration, so you can actually enjoy it. From office parties to over-the-top soirées, we’ll handle the details and leave you with the fun.*

🧼 Window of Opportunity: Give your home a fresh look with professional pressure washing and window washing services from All In One NWA. From fresh windows to clean driveways, siding, and other exterior surfaces, their team helps tackle the grime and make your property shine. Learn more HERE.*

🎟️ The Show Must Go On... Today! It's time for the first TheatreSquared show of the season! August Wilson's Fences opens TONIGHT—don't miss your chance to catch this magnificent family drama, on stage through September 27. Get your tickets today!*

🌧️ Rain Check: Rain may be in the forecast this week!

🍅 Tomato Tomato: The Tomato Fest will be at the Fayetteville Farmers Market on Saturday, Sep 12, featuring cooking demos, tomato tastings, and a salsa contest.

🍂 Can You Be-leaf It? Study up on when Northwest Arkansas will hit its peak fall foliage using this interactive map.

😃 In Da Club: Lasang Pinoy in Rogers will host a Club Fair for Grown Ups on Sunday, Sep 13, from 3-5p, designed to help adults discover new groups, organizations, hobbies, activities, and ways to connect here in Northwest Arkansas.

📚 Class Act: The University of Arkansas welcomed more than 7,100 students to campus this fall.

💍 Rock On: The Northwest Arkansas Fall Rock Swap will take place in Siloam Springs this Saturday, Sep 12, from 10a-4p.

🏨 Checking In: Hotel Vin in Rogers officially opened today, Sep 9.

👋 Jeep Wave: Another edition of the Eureka Springs Jeep Jam will roll through the city from Thursday, Sep 10, to Sunday, Sep 13.

🎨 Art Attack: Crystal Bridges in Bentonville announced a new art exhibit, expected to open in October.

🎧 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.

🍽️ New Friends: The Dinner Club helps you make new friends at cool restaurants and bars across Northwest Arkansas every month or so. Sign up for the next one HERE.

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