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Rice to Meet You: On Wednesday, Sep 30, Rice, the United States’ 66th Secretary of State, will discuss democracy, leadership, and living united.

Let’s Talk: Then, on Tuesday, Nov 17, O’Donnell, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, 60 Minutes correspondent, and former CBS Evening News anchor, will discuss her new book highlighting women who have helped shape the United States throughout the country’s history.

Flea'ing Good: Expect more than 250 booths filled with vintage goods, handmade creations, and boutique fashion. Food trucks will also be parked outside.

Know Before You Go: Tickets are $10 and include re-entry if you take a selfie at the selfie station and show it to the workers at the front door. Kids 18 and under get in free.

Top-Tier Recognition: Consumer Reports named the 2026 Subaru Forester a Top Pick, while Subaru earned Best Overall Automotive Brand honors for the second consecutive year. The recognition adds to the Forester’s reputation as an SUV designed to deliver confidence mile after mile.

Built for the Long Haul: There’s plenty of real-world proof behind that reputation, too. According to Subaru, 96% of Forester vehicles sold in the past 10 years are still on the road today. That kind of staying power makes the Forester a compelling choice for drivers looking for an SUV they can count on. Visit Adventure Subaru in Fayetteville to see what makes the Forester stand out.

Ah, Crepe! The shop is called TriStars Coffee and Crepes. It officially opened as a drive-thru-only spot at 3510 SE L Street in Bentonville and operates seven days a week.

Crepe Expectations: The menu features specialty lattes, matchas, smoothies, plus several crepe options.

Meet Your Table: Dinner Club attendees will be paired with a small group of other locals based on a personality test. Your group will enjoy dinner at a restaurant in Bentonville or Fayetteville, then join the rest of the club for a casual after-party.

Pull Up A Chair: The Dinner Club has existed for close to a year, and as of today, 82% of previous attendees have said their experience was above average to great. So, don’t miss out!

🏊 Winter is Coming: Done swimming already? Let The Alleviators close and winterize your pool the right way. Get on our schedule HERE.*

🌱 Grow Your Future: The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food is accepting applications for its nine-month Farm School, with classes starting in February 2027. Aspiring farmers can learn sustainable crop production, farm business skills, marketing, and more through hands-on training in Fayetteville. Applications are due Wednesday, Sep 30. Apply HERE.*

🍌 Peels With Purpose: Banana peels, coffee grounds, and veggie scraps can now do more than fill your trash can. Fayetteville's new Residential Food Waste Collection Program provides biweekly curbside compost pickup and a 5-gallon collection bucket starting at $15.90 per month. Sign up HERE.*

🏊 Just Keep Swimming: The University of Arkansas swimming & diving team kicks off its 2026-2027 season with a home meet at the Arkansas Natatorium in Fayetteville this Friday, Sep 11, starting at 3p.

🚧 Road Trip: $400M of new highways opened in Northwest Arkansas last week.

🧶 Sew Much Fun: Springdale’s Shiloh Museum of Ozark History will host the 48th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair this Saturday, Sep 12, from 10a-2p.

🥣 Acai What You Did: A new acai bowl spot opened in Rogers earlier this week.

🎉 30 Years of Yvonne: The Yvonne Richardson Community Center in Fayetteville will celebrate 30 years of serving and strengthening the community with a Block Party on Thursday, Sep 17, from 5:30-8p. The night will feature free food, face painting, a live DJ, inflatables, games, community, and more. More details HERE.

🌍 World’s Best: Stay up-to-date on where Northwest Arkansas is the best in the nation and world in this guide.

🛒 Shelf Made Success: Allen’s Food Market in Bella Vista stocks around 22,000 items on its shelves.

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