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Rooting for It: The Peel Compton Foundation owns the 6.93-acre property and is overseeing the project to transform it into a botanical garden.

Budding with Beauty: Plans include a cafe and restaurant space, a greenhouse, new sheds, a fountain, benches, bike racks, a potential trail connection to the Razorback Greenway, a new parking lot, and a parking deck.

Just Wing It: There will be a wing competition, where ten local teams compete for Best Flavor, Most Heat, Most Creative and Best All-Around in the Wing Competition, with public wing sales opening at 5p.

Hog Wild: Except a pep rally, that will include games and photo opportunities, a live concert from The Rodney Block Collective at 8p, food, and drinks. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to all.

Hands-On Path to Healthcare: Through Upskill, participants receive practical training, personalized support, and real-world experience designed to prepare them for in-demand nursing roles. No traditional classroom costs are required, just a focus on building a sustainable, meaningful career.

Real Results, Real Impact: Graduates are already seeing life-changing outcomes, with the average participant increasing their household income by $37,000, proving that accessible education can lead to lasting financial growth.

Pickin’ and Grinnin’: Pickin’ in the Park is a free monthly jam session held on the third Saturday of every month at the Siloam Springs Farmers Market, which will also be open on Saturday from 8a-12p.

BYOBanjo: Musicians are encouraged to bring their own instrument guitar to join the jam session. September’s event is the second-to-last Pickin’ in the Park of the year, with the final one scheduled for Saturday, Oct 17.

A Suite Addition: Hotel Vin, a new boutique hotel, opened in the Pinnacle Hills district of Rogers near Un Deux Trois, featuring 125 rooms, plus a first-floor restaurant called Bacchus, a speakeasy called Magnum, a rooftop bar called Ridge Rooftop Lounge, and much more.

Beyond Expectations: Beyond Wellness opened its first-ever Northwest Arkansas location in Rogers and offers functional wellness, women’s and men’s health, advanced wellness therapies, skin health, and aesthetic services. It is located at 4100 W. Oak Street and is open Monday-Friday from 8a-5p.

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🌳 Save the Date: Save the Date for the Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale! From September 22-25, discover native trees, shrubs, and ferns that thrive in our climate, needing less care and supporting local wildlife. Learn more HERE.*

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⛳ Tee Time: The countdown is on with tickets on sale for the 20th Anniversary of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, returning to Pinnacle Country Club Sept 21-27. Snag general admission or upgrade to premium experiences like the Choctaw Club and BITE Experience @ the LPGA.*

🤠 Gone Country: We are giving away two free tickets to see well-known country singer Parker McCollum perform at the Walmart AMP in Rogers on Friday, Sep 18, at 7:30p. Reply PARKER and share NWA Daily with one friend for a chance to win. Tickets HERE.

⚡️ Air Time: Check out these striking high-resolution images of lightning strikes seen over Northwest Arkansas recently.

☀️ Block It Off: Hosted by Generations Bank, head to the Fayetteville Block Party on Thursday, Sep 17, from 5:30-8:30p for an evening of snow cones, a grill out, games, activities, pickleball, and a YETI cooler raffle giveaway.

🪳 Buggin’ Out: A Cockroach Race took place in Fayetteville last week.

🎨 Picture This: A new painting near Dickson Street will be revealed on Friday, Oct 16, at 5p.

🦷 Tooth Be Told: Rogers Public Schools has partnered with Mint for More to provide free dental care for close to 200 students in the area.

🍽️ 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 scheduled for Thursday, Sep 24, at 6:30p HERE.

🥪 Mill Be Missed: Stone Mill Cafe in Bentonville announced it has officially closed.

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

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