Cube Your Enthusiasm

The perfect Picasso-themed paint night, updates coming to Springdale Public Library, and Fayetteville's plans for new school boundaries.

Community

Springdale Public Library Announces $1.1M Renovation Project

Springdale Public Library recently announced plans for a $1.1m renovation project, enclosing its outdoor space to provide more event space.

  • Bring It In: The renovation will enclose the library’s 3,000 sq. ft. outdoor activities space, providing room for community events without impeding other areas of the library. The library’s bathrooms will also see a complete remodel.

  • Gathering Space: Enclosing the space will allow for year-round use, which library director Anne Gresham envisions could be used for robotics tournaments, cooking classes, and more by nonprofits, student groups, and other community organizations.

Renovations are expected to start this fall. Learn more HERE.

Events

Registration Open For Spring Break Activities At Rogers Historical Museum

The Rogers Historical Museum will host Pioneer Days over Spring Break for kids ages 6-12, with activities planned for March 19th and 21st at 9a, 10a, and 11a each day.

  • Blast From The Past: Kids will learn about the early settlers who made their home in Benton County in the mid-19th century and their ways of self-sufficient living in the rural Ozarks. Each day features a 45-minute program with a themed lesson and hands-on activity.

  • O Pioneers! On Tuesday, Mar 19, kids will learn how to turn their own butter and get to sample their creation on bread supplied by Baked by Kori. On Thursday, Mar 21, programming will highlight traditional metalworking skills, and kids will get to make their own tin lanterns.

These programs are free, but space is limited. Sign up HERE.

New Episode of The Next Generation Puts “Girl Math” To The Test

The latest episodes of The Next Generation go head to head with popular TikTok trends, tackling the intricacies of “Girl Math” with special guest Josie Harrell and evaluating popular banking advice found online.

  • Taking It To The Bank: Luke Hannon and Max Harrell of Generations Bank sit down with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and bankers from Northwest Arkansas to discuss the positive impacts of banking in the area… while bringing some humor to the industry.

  • Girl Math vs. Banking: Join a hilarious conversation about the tenets of Girl Math like “If I return something, I’m making money” or “If I pay for something in cash, it’s free” — what begins as a fun conversation about a TikTok trend is really a great reflection on the psychology of how we view spending money.

Find new episodes on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Events

Turn Your Partner Into A Picasso Painting During A Fun Date Night In Downtown Rogers

NWA Daily (and some Picasso-esque AI help)

Create an epic Picasso-style portrait of your special someone during a Paint Your Mate art experience at the Rogers Experimental House next Saturday, Feb 10, from 7-9p.

  • Cube Your Enthusiasm: Expert painting instructors from Paint Your Power will lead the class, guiding participants through a hands-on journey of capturing their partner in dazzling fluorescent paint in the classic cubism style of Pablo Picasso.

  • Go DJ, That’s My DJ: The immersive art event will also include a live DJ who will provide entertainment throughout the evening. Bring your own drinks and snacks, and be ready for a great time!

Tickets are $39. Reserve yours HERE.

Education

Fayetteville School Board Considers New Junior High Location And Boundary Adjustments

The Fayetteville School Board has identified land for the relocation of Woodland Junior High as part of a proposal to establish new boundaries and alleviate overcrowding in the city’s public schools.

  • Growing Out: Under the current proposal, Fayetteville would introduce a third junior high. Woodland Jr. High might be relocated to a 28-acre property off E. Joyce Blvd., John L. Colbert Middle School would transition into a junior high, and there is a possibility of relocating Ramay Jr. High.

  • Let’s Stick Together: The changes would involve drawing new boundaries aimed at creating a “feeder pattern,” which would enable students to remain together from elementary through high school and help achieve a more balanced demographic distribution across the school district.

Final decisions are expected in March. Read more about the plans in the Fayetteville Flyer HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

  • 🗽 Sweet Liberty: Valentine's Day is approaching quickly—and these seats are flying faster than Cupid's wings! Surprise your special someone with a night filled with laughter, legacy, and liberty at What the Constitution Means to Me, onstage at TheatreSquared until Mar 3.*

  • 🍾 What’s Poppin: Join Startup Junkie and small business owners from around town for a Networking Happy Hour at Urban Wine Celler this Friday, Feb 2, from 5:30-7:30p.

  • 🌞 Suns Out, School’s Out: Here's a look at Arkansas school districts planning to close on Apr 8 for the Solar Eclipse. Is yours on the list?

  • 🪲 The Hatchening: A rare co-emergence of cicada broods will hatch simultaneously this summer, meaning those summer evening singers will be extra loud this year.

  • 🌱 Sowing Seeds: Learn all about starting seeds indoors for your spring garden during a free Seed Starting 101 workshop at White River Nursery this Saturday, Feb 3, at 10a.

  • 🍳 Mountain Munchies: Kick off your Sunday morning with a delicious Brunch on the Mountain, including brunch buffet and French toast stations at Mount Sequoyah on Feb 4 from 10a-2p.

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