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Events

Arkansas Takes To The Sky For The Ozark Backwoods Challenge

The largest off-airport aviation festival this side of the Rockies, ArkanSTOL brings an action-packed aviation spectacle to the Ozarks from Sep 27 - Oct 1.

• Up in the Air: Witness some of the best Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) pilots in the world fly overhead and skillfully maneuver their aircraft to land in as short a space as possible.

• Prepare for Landing: Enjoy the beautiful scenery at Byrd’s Adventure Center on the Mulberry River while experiencing thrilling flight demonstrations, presentations from the greater aerospace and STEM communities, family-friendly activities for kids, delicious meals, and live music to keep it fun in the evenings.

View the schedule and register HERE.

Development

Bentonville Stitching Together A Quilt of Beautiful Community Spaces

Stitching together beautiful new green spaces, plazas, and gardens, Bentonville’s Quilt of Parks Project continues with work currently underway on the A Street Promenade.

• A+ Planning: The A Street Promenade is the core of the project, stretching from SE 2nd St to NE 3rd St and connecting landmarks like Compton Gardens, the Razorback Greenway, Lawrence Plaza, 21C Museum and Hotel, Benton County Courthouse, Dave Peel Park, and the Downtown Bentonville Square.

• Promenade Pending: Construction of the pedestrian-friendly corridor is expected to last 18-24 months and will occur in four phases. The first phase is currently in process at Lawrence Plaza.

Learn more about the Quilt of Parks Project HERE.

Sponsored by Groundwork

The Future is Now

The time is now to address rising housing costs in Northwest Arkansas. We have the opportunity today to shape the NWA of tomorrow.

• Housing Essentials: Teachers, nurses, firefighters, and other members of the region’s essential workforce face increasing obstacles in finding affordable housing relative to their incomes within the central corridor and near the region’s top amenities.

• Building for the Future: Groundwork is working to strengthen communities by expanding housing for working families near employment, commercial, and cultural centers in Northwest Arkansas. The time is now to build the Northwest Arkansas of the future.

Visit Groundwork’s website to learn more HERE.

Restaurant News

Tea & Mí Puts a Modern Spin on Traditional Flavors

We recently checked out Tea & Mí in Bentonville and loved this fabulously decorated shop that's serving up traditional Vietnamese food and drink with a modern flare.

• AuthenticiTea: Tea & Mí is committed to serving authentic Banh Mi and bubble tea, and its menu features recipes and supplies all the way from Taiwan. If you like mango, try the Funny Mí. Hungry? The chargrilled pork Bahn Mí will take you on a one-way trip to Flavortown, USA — population: Mí.

• Sweetening the Deal: Get 10% off all day for Try Mí Tuesdays, receive a free kids cup drink with the purchase of a regular-sized drink for Free Kids Cup Sundays, and high school students receive a 10% discount every day with proof of ID.

Stop by this week and mention NWA Daily for 15% off your order. Check out Tea & Mí on Instagram HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Check out the wide range of positions posted to our community board:

• HealthFitness is seeking Fitness Professionals, Lifeguards, and Youth Activity Specialists to join the team at Walton Life Fitness Center in Bentonville.

• Inspire young minds as a Lead Preschool Teacher at Prism North America in Fayetteville — start date Sep 25.

Have a job you're looking to fill? Post it HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🍴Take a Bite: Tickets are on sale now for BITE Experience @ the LPGA, returning to the #NWAChampionship this year from Sep 29-Oct 1. Reserve your spot at this signature culinary experience and sample the best local restaurants the region has to offer.*

• 🕴️Get Resourced: The Nonprofit and Small Business Resource Center at the Fayetteville Public Library has several upcoming events for entrepreneurs to provide networking opportunities, professional headshots, grant budgeting help, and more. Register for events HERE.*

• 🧹 Clean home, happy heart! Reach out to NWA Cleaners to get your home, short-term rental, or Airbnb cleaned. Get a quote HERE.*

• 🎃 It’s Fall, Y’all: Arkansas’s largest pumpkin patch is located right here in Northwest Arkansas. Can you guess where?

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and stay in the know about upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter.

• 🥳 Join the Club: Our NWA Daily Fan Club keeps this thing going. In return for being awesome, they get access to exclusive giveaways — ranging from gift cards and concert tickets to bikes and kayaks!

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