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Development

Springdale Breaks Ground For New Senior Activity Center Downtown

Buffalo Builders broke ground yesterday on The Springdale Senior Activity and Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art facility on E Emma Ave. made possible by the 2023 Springdale Bond program.

• Convenience: Located at E. Emma Ave and Baggett St, the new senior center will be close to health clinics, pharmacies, and recreation opportunities like the Jones Center, the Razorback Greenway, and Luther George Park.

• Community: The center will feature amenities like a spacious dining area, a commercial kitchen, social gathering spaces, pickleball courts, a library, and a game room. Construction is expected to be completed by Fall 2025.

Find more information on the project HERE.

Food & Drink

New Filipino Restaurant To Open In Downtown Rogers

Lasang Pinoy, a new Filipino restaurant, will open for a limited time at Proof Downtown in Rogers on Thursday, Aug 8.

• Prove It: An innovative project by Canoe Concepts, Proof Downtown is located at 200 N 2nd St and provides a fully equipped kitchen and dining space for new restaurants to test their concepts with minimal risk. Lasang Pinoy plans to use the space from Aug-Oct.

• Let’s Eat: Founded by Ate Maria Smith, Lasang Pinoy showcases Filipino cuisine's vibrant and diverse flavors. Dinner is served family-style Wednesday through Saturday from 5-9p, and each Sunday will feature a brunch buffet from 10a-2p. The lounge room will also feature open mic karaoke!

Learn more about Lasang Pinoy HERE.

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Experience Unmatched Senior Care with Visiting Angels of Northwest Arkansas

The new owners of Visiting Angels of Northwest Arkansas hosted a Grand Re-Opening last week, celebrating 19 years of dedicated senior home care and the company’s expanded services to continue helping seniors age in place.

• Professional Care: Visiting Angels helps seniors with everyday activities so they can remain safely and comfortably at home and avoid unwanted moves to assisted living facilities. Types of home care include personal hygiene assistance, dementia care, medication reminders, transportation, and more.

• Peace Of Mind: Help your loved one maintain independence with the peace of mind that they are receiving the support they need when you aren’t available. Visiting Angels tailors its plans to meet each client’s exact care needs and is available 24/7. Visiting Angels of NWA recently expanded its Veterans Services into Oklahoma and now provides full coverage for all Medicaid clients.

Schedule your senior’s free home assessment today HERE.

Events

Second Annual NWA Honor Fest Returns To Orchards Park

Northwest Arkansas Honor Fest is back for its second year, bringing a free, family-friendly day of fun to Orchards Park in Bentonville on Saturday, Aug 10, from 9a-3p.

• I Can Be Your Hero: The mission of NWA Honor Fest is to celebrate all first responders, military service members, veterans, and their families. Saturday's events include a kickoff celebration at Memorial Wall, an enlistment ceremony, a job fair, and several competitions, including football contests, a humvee haul, and the IdeaFame Pitch Contest for $1000.

• All-Day Fun: Attendees can enjoy live music and free local BBQ while exploring the booth expo or the Family Fun Zone, which features activities such as a kids’ obstacle course, dart battlefield, face painting, snow cones, corn hole, bounce houses, military and first responder vehicles, live music, and more. 

Register for a free BBQ lunch, drink/smoothie, and a chance to win a pair of Dan Post cowboy boots HERE.

Nonprofit

Help End Poverty in Our Community with Circles NWA

A new cohort of Circles NWA begins this fall, and opportunities are open for those who want to make a difference in our community!

• Social Capital: Circles NWA is dedicated to helping low-income individuals and families move up and out of poverty through the power of social capital. Participants have witnessed incredible milestones in upward mobility, including new jobs, increased income, homeownership, graduation, decreased debt, and improved credit.

• You’ve Got A Friend: As an Ally, you will be matched with participants, known as Circle Leaders, who are taking steps to improve their income, build social connections, and achieve their personal, career, and financial goals. Your role as an Ally is to offer support and friendship and to walk alongside Circle Leaders on their journey.

Learn more by signing up for an online information meeting on Aug 14 or Aug 29 HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🎟️ Profound Experience, Lasting Impact: See the acclaimed A Raisin in the Sun at TheatreSquared starting Aug 21. With themes of family and resilience that reflect today’s community issues, this American classic provides a powerful and enriching experience. Unwind, reflect, and reconnect at T2 through Sep 15.*

• 🏌️‍♀️ Bites & Birdies: The BITE Experience @ the LPGA is BACK at Pinnacle Country Club, Sep 27-29! Tickets are on sale now for only $50, which includes unlimited food and drinks from some of the best eateries in NW Arkansas. Tickets are on sale now at BITENWA.com.*

• 🎒 The Students Are Back: Move-In 2024 is officially in motion at the University of Arkansas, which expects around 7,200 students to move into on-campus housing between today and Saturday.

• 🏫 School’s In Session: 40/29 recently shared a list of Back To School 2024 dates based on public school districts from around the region.

• 🫡 Made Of Honor: Military, veterans, and first responders are invited to join the Honor Fest 2024: IdeaFame Pitch Competition at Orchards Park on Aug 10. Pitch your idea for a new business, product, service, or solution for a chance to win one of two $1,000 cash prizes!

• 🍔 Take Five: Five Guys recently opened a new restaurant location on MLK Blvd. in Fayetteville.

• 📅 NWA Calendar: Stay up to date with events mentioned in the newsletter, or post your own upcoming events on our Events Calendar!

• 🚀 Launch Your Message: Share your message with our growing community of 37,600+ readers. We have several advertising opportunities to help you share your story with Northwest Arkansas.

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