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Sports

Razorbacks Carry On Century-Long Legacy At The Paris 2024 Olympics

Twenty-five current, former, and future Razorback athletes and one former graduate student will participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, one hundred years after the first Razorback made an Olympic appearance in the same city.

• Pigs In Paris: The first Razorback to qualify for an Olympics was Herman Bagby in 1924, coincidentally the last time Paris hosted an Olympiad. Bagby competed in track and field and football while at Arkansas and was chosen as a U.S. alternate for the decathlon in the Paris Olympics of 1924.

• World Of Sports: The twenty-six athletes will represent nine countries in Track & Field, Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, and Swimming. In addition to current Razorback athletes and alumni, ten other competitors have ties to Fayetteville.

Find a list of competing Razorbacks and other Olympians with ties to Fayetteville HERE.

Events

Celebrate Black Apple Hard Cider’s Ninth Birthday This Weekend On Emma Ave

Black Apple Hard Cider is taking over Downtown Springdale for its 9th Birthday Bash this Sunday, Jul 28, from 12-8p.

• Apple Of My Eye: Black Apple opened in July 2015 as the Natural State’s first and only cidery. It manufactures and serves over 14 varieties of hard cider in a historic building and taproom on Emma Avenue in Downtown Springdale.

• Party Time: The Black Apple Crawl kicks off at 12p. Pick up a Passport at the cidery, then visit each location listed to complete tasks for signatures. The first 50 people to finish will receive a limited Black Apple Bash shirt. The Birthday Bash kicks off back at Black Apple at 5p. Enjoy birthday treats, giveaways, special cider releases, live music, and more!

Find more details about the Bash HERE.

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Peel Compton Foundation Announces Monster Match Pickleball Tournament

The Peel Compton Foundation is thrilled to announce the upcoming Monster Match Pickleball Tournament, presented by WACO Title, taking place at Osage Park on Oct 26-27.

• On The Court: The spooky-themed tournament features a round-robin format, with divisions for skill levels ranging from 2.5 to 4.0. Medals and prizes will be awarded to the top three in each division. Participants must register as teams of two, with each player signing up separately. The entry fee is $40 per person or $60 for those competing in both doubles and mixed doubles categories.

• Behind The Mask: Showcase your skills, connect with fellow players, and compete for fantastic prizes while embracing the Halloween spirit by showing up in your favorite costumes. Best-dressed players will have a shot at additional prizes and awards!

Reserve your spot in the Monster Match HERE.

Housing

CD NWA To Break Ground On Affordable Housing Project In Bella Vista

Community Development NWA will break ground next week on the Cottage Lane Village Apartments, a new 40-unit mixed-income development in Bella Vista.

• Affordable Rent: The development includes affordable units underwritten by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority and the Walton Family Foundation. Eleven units will have steeply discounted rents reserved for households earning less than half the region’s median income. Most households will also qualify for "workforce" rates, offering moderate discounts from market rents.

• In The House: The $8M development will feature five apartment buildings, each with eight units. All units have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 873 square feet of living space, and a patio or deck. The property is on HWY 279 and Lancashire near the Boys and Girls Club and the new Bella Vista District Court.

Learn more about Community Development NWA and its other affordable housing properties HERE.

Nonprofit

Center Court Empowering The Community Through Shared Love For Tennis

A group of local tennis enthusiasts is sharing their love of the sport and empowering individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities to find their place on the court.

• Game, Set, Match: Center Court helps individuals gain a fresh outlook on life and form new friendships by providing extracurricular activities to those who have previously had limited options. If you want to share your love of tennis, join as an athlete or coach for the 2024 Fall Tennis Clinics.

• Take a Swing: The 4th Annual Center Court Tournament will take place at Summerhill Racquet Club, including Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed Doubles matches, a Silent Auction, giveaways, and refreshments the weekend of Aug 8-11! All proceeds from the tournament support free tennis clinics for Adaptive Athletes and trips to the Special Olympics.

Learn more ways to get involved with Center Court HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🤘 Semi-Charmed: Prepare Rock out with Third Eye Blind, Yellowcard, and A R I Z O N A as they bring the Summer Gods Tour 2024 to the Walmart AMP next Wednesday, Jul 31. Tickets start at $29.75.*

• 👰 Down The Aisle: Recently engaged and looking for your dream wedding venue? Check out The Apollo on Emma. The historic 1949 venue features custom rental options for weddings of all sizes. Contact The Apollo for open dates and schedule a tour today.*

• 💁‍♀️ More Like Ash-Slay: A new wine, sake, and cocktail bar is opening soon in Rogers near Pinnacle Hills, and it goes by the name of Ashleigh Lounge (said at a whisper).

• 🛍️ Nifty & Thrifty: Shop thrifty fashions, sipp delicious mocktails, and schmooz adoptable pets during the second annual Thrift & Sip at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville this Saturday, July 27, from 1-5p.

• 🎵 In The Music Biz: CACHE will host a free Social Hour for Music Professionals, including an hour-ish of food, drinks, conversation, and inspiration at Folk School Fayetteville on Monday, Jul 29, from 12-1:30p.

• 📅 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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