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Events

Latinas En Bici Teams Up With Crystal Bridges For Tour De Frida

Arkansas Latinas en Bici and Crystal Bridges have teamed up to present Tour de Frida, a public art-inspired cycling event celebrating the life and death of artist Frida Kahlo, on Saturday, Jul 27, from 7a-12p.

• Haciendo Amigas: Latinas en Bici started in 2019 with the goal of championing Latina women in the world of cycling through weekly rides, learning workshops, and multicultural events. They also provide bicycles, safety gear, and training to women in underserved communities, giving them the freedom to travel, explore, and improve their well-being.

• Free Da: Tour De Frida is a free event for the whole community! Join members of Arkansas Latinas en Bici to experience Bentonville’s bike-friendly streets and routes, including road, gravel, and mountain bike trails. After the ride, enjoy festivities with food, drinks, and more!

Reserve your spot for Tour de Frida HERE.

Highlight

Once Upon A Time Books Celebrating 25 Years

Locally owned since 1999, Once Upon A Time Books is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a 25% off sale at all three locations through Jul 21!

• Once Upon A Time: With three charming locations in Tontitown, Bentonville, and Fayetteville, Once Upon A Time has an extensive collection of used books, including rare first editions in their Book Vault. The Tontitown location also has a great cafe where you can grab a cup to sip while turning the pages of your newest literary adventure.

• Cheers For Twenty-Five Years: During its 25th Anniversary Sale, everything in each store will be 25% off, plus the Fayetteville and Bentonville stores will be hosting sidewalk sales.

Follow Once Upon A Time Books on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Sponsored by Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter

Tuition-Free, Trauma-Informed Charter School Now Enrolling

Hope Academy, Arkansas's first and only trauma-informed charter school, is currently accepting applications for the 2024/2025 school year.

• Supporting Families: Entering its fifth year, Hope Academy serves students in kindergarten through 4th grade as an extension of the programs of the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. Hope Academy focuses on each student's social/emotional health and academic success while also providing wraparound services for the entire family.

• Restoring Hope: All teachers and staff walk alongside each family as they navigate the difficult path caused by childhood trauma. With a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio, each child receives the individualized attention and instruction they need to succeed. If your family has been affected by foster care, adoption, childhood trauma, or other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), Hope Academy can help.

Email [email protected] for more information, or visit their website HERE.

Travel

XNA Sets All-Time High With Over 100K Enplanments In June

For the first time in its 25-year history, Northwest Arkansas National Airport surpassed 100,000 passengers in one month, with a grand total of 108,777 people boarding flights in June.

• Gaining Altitude: High passenger numbers are crucial for XNA's long-term success as they generate essential revenue for future expansions, support the region's rapid population growth, and help meet the increasing travel demands by adding flights and attracting new airline partners.

• Where Ya Headed? XNA’s six airlines—Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, and United—offered 4,227 seats to passengers last month, a 17% increase over June 2023. The biggest routes included Charlotte, Dallas, and Miami (American); Denver (United and Frontier); New York, Atlanta, and Minneapolis (Delta); and Houston (United).

Learn more about XNA’s record month on Fare Flight NWA HERE.

Guides

Chill Out From This Summer Heat At One Of Our Local Ice Cream Spots Or Craft Breweries!

Who left the heat on? If you feel like you’re melting this week, cool off with a sweet treat at one of our local ice cream shops or some ol’ cold beer at a local brewery. We’ve put a few guides together to help you find your chill spot.

• I Scream, You Scream: From old-school diners and malt shops to boutique stores and ice cream trucks, there are plenty of delicious places to treat yourself to some ice cream around Northwest Arkansas. Find some of our favorites listed in our guide to Novelty Ice Cream Shops in NWA.

• Don’t Mind If I Brew: Kick back and relax over a cold beer after a long day in the sun at one of the great craft breweries around town. Discover your favorite in our Ultimate Guide to Northwest Arkansas Breweries.

Explore our other guides to find fun things around town HERE.

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In other news…

• 🎤 Making A Swift Recovery: Join The Therapy Office in Springdale for Swiftie Night next Thursday, Jul 25, from 5-7p! Make friendship bracelets, listen to Taylor's latest album, and discuss how the music affects your mental health & empowers you. Must be 21+ to attend, and there are only 20 tickets available.*

• 🧗 Climb Into Fun: Only four sessions remain for Boulders & Brews Summer Camp! Running Monday to Thursday from 9a-1p, camps include a variety of fun activities designed for kids ages 6-12, including climbing, arts & crafts, forming friendships, and more—register today!*

• ⛰️ A Peak Brunch Experience: Enjoy great views, delicious food, and awesome vibes during a Tex Mex Sunday Brunch on the Mountain at Mount Sequoyah this Sunday, Jul 21, from 10a-2p.

• 🗺️ Across The Pond: The Independent, out of the UK, listed Bentonville among the lesser-known destinations in the USA’s Southern States.

• ⚾️ On The Mound: Former Razorback pitcher Hagen Smith was chosen by the Chicago White Sox as the 5th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

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

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