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Events

WOZ Sunset Summit Has Something For Everyone to Enjoy

The 2nd Annual WOZ Sunset Summit is ready to roll this weekend, Sep 15-17, with a weekend of women-led rides, clinics, discussions, and more. Plus, a brand new expo event open to the public!

• Join the Ride: The three-day event brings top industry leaders and world-renowned coaches to Bentonville for a weekend all about building confidence and community for women around cycling. The annual fundraiser supports the year-round programs of Women of OZ.

• Gear Up: This year, the WOZ Sunset Summit offers a brand-new shopping hub experience for attendees and the public to enjoy premier cycling gear and goodies from local vendors and nationally recognized brands. The WOZ x Engel & Völkers ReSet Expo will be open to the public throughout the weekend.

See a list of vendors and ReSet Expo hours HERE.

Events

Celebrate Ozark History and Culture at the Cane Hill Harvest Festival

A 36-year community tradition, the Cane Hill Harvest Festival pays tribute to Ozark culture with a day of live music, local artists, craft demonstrations, delicious food, and more on Saturday, Sep 16, from 8a-3p.

• Well, Butter my Biscuits: Kick off the day with an Ozark Country Breakfast, then explore the Arts and Eats Market, including vendors, sorghum pressing demonstrations, craft demonstrations, tours of historic buildings, and a quilt show.

• Family Friendly Fun: Children can enjoy the Kids Zone, offering free face painting and activities from the Amazeum, Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, the U of A Entomology Department, and more.

Festival tickets start at just $5 for adults, and kids 12 and under are free. Reserve tickets HERE.

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Nonprofit

Samaritan Community Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Campus

Samaritan Community Center officially moves into their new facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration tomorrow, Sep 12, at 3p.

• Growing Together: The nonprofit has been serving Northwest Arkansas since 1989, evolving from a food pantry into a holistic provider for the region’s needs through programs like SnackPacks for Kids, counseling services, dental care opportunities, and more.

• Expanded Care: The new 40,000ft² facility in Rogers is complete with a mental health counseling center, dental center, a teaching kitchen, a 4-acre farm, and a collaborative care center offering free services and classes.

RSVP for the Grand Opening and learn more about Samaritan HERE.

Events

Local Artists, Comedians, and Monarchs Take Center Stage at the Downtown Springdale ART WALK

From art crawls and comedy shows to vendor fairs and a Monarch Butterfly Parade, Downtown Springdale’s ART WALK has something for everyone to enjoy this weekend, Sep 14-16.

• The Perfect Start: The three-day festival kicks off Thursday with an ART Crawl from 6-8p, including a drink, featured stops along the ART WALK, and artist meet & greets for just $5. Add some laughter with Comedy Night at the Apollo on Emma, featuring the ART WALK Comedy Troupe. Shows start at 4p and 8p.

• Take Flight: The Monarch Flight Festival will take place Saturday from 12-4p at Turnbow Park. A Monarch Parade at 3p will end with the release of newly hatched butterflies at Shiloh Museum. During the event, shop local vendors and artisans as part of the Emma Exchange at Shiloh Square, beginning at noon.

Find more ART WALK details HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Check out the wide range of positions posted to our community board. Find listings in the health, education, and retail industries on our Job Board, or find great candidates by posting your open positions HERE.

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In other news…

• 🐗 Swinecraft: A young Razorback fan built an impressive model of Donald W. Reynolds Stadium in Minecraft. Check it out.

• 🌎 Life Together: This week is Welcoming Week NWA! Find a list of all related events HERE.

• 👚 Great Finds: The Rhea Lana’s fall children's consignment event will be open through Sep 13 with free admission, and no ticket is necessary at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

• 🏀 Hoops: Arkansas Women’s Basketball will host Georgia for the SEC home opener on Jan 7, according to the recently announced SEC 2024 women's basketball league schedule.

• 📅 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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