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Join Armor Bank for its Grand Opening celebration tomorrow, Oct 24, from 11a-1p. Meet the staff, tour the new Rogers facility at 1100 S 52nd St, and witness an exclusive LIVE on-air event at noon featuring Quarterback KJ Jefferson in person with Halftime with Phil Elson & Matt Jones.

Events

Get Goosebumps at Fayetteville Public Library this Halloween Week

Fayetteville Public Library has a great lineup of Halloween events this week, including a visit by bestselling author R.L. Stine on Thursday, Oct 26, and an allergy-friendly trick-or-treating event this Saturday, Oct 28.

• The Stining: Revisit your favorite scary stories during An Evening with R.L. Stine, author of the internationally bestselling Goosebumps series, on Thursday at 6:30p. The event is first come, first serve with a capacity of 650. A signing will follow the presentation, and Pearl’s Books will be on-site with books for sale.

• The No-Nuthouse: On Saturday, from 10a to noon, the library will host its annual Be(A)ware Allergy-Friendly Halloween Extravaganza, including allergy-friendly trick-or-treat stations around the library, games and bounce houses on the Gathering Glade, and a special Halloween performance by the University of Arkansas Flute Ensemble.

Find all the events going on this week at Fayetteville Public Library HERE.

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KJ Jefferson and Matt Jones Collide at Armor Bank

Armor Bank will celebrate the Grand Opening of its Rogers location tomorrow, Oct 24, in true Northwest Arkansas fashion. The bank is using this opportunity to bring together two of the state's most prolific quarterbacks of all time for a live conversation. Interesting? Yes. Historic? Definitely!

• Join the Celebration: The community is invited to the Grand Opening on Tuesday, Oct 24, from 11a-1p at 1100 S 52nd Street in Rogers. Please come meet Armor Bank’s staff and take time to tour the brand-new facility.

• I Want My Quarterback: Don’t miss an exclusive LIVE on-air event at noon where KJ Jefferson and Matt Jones strike up a conversation on Halftime with Phil Elson & Matt Jones on ESPN Arkansas 99.5 FM. Enjoy free refreshments from Sugar Me Sweet, plus opportunities to sign up for prizes. See you there!

Reach out to learn more, call 479-335-2222.

Nonprofit

Kickstart Your Holiday Shopping During The Down Syndrome Connection’s 5th Annual Online Auction

The Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas kicks off its 5th Annual Online Auction today, leading up to the Step Up for Down Syndrome Spooktacular at the Jones Center this Saturday, Oct 28, from 1-4p.

• Stepping Up: The Step Up for Down Syndrome Spooktacular is the DSCNWA’s annual fall fundraiser. Put on your Halloween costume and get ready to enjoy games, crafts, a DJ and dancing, inflatables, and carnival food! Tickets are $25 for ages 13+, $15 for 2-12, free under 2.

• The Highest Bidder: The online auction boasts 270+ items curated from local vendors, artists, eateries, and entertainment establishments. Find bikes, kitchenware, kayaks, sporting goods, and LOTS of toys — a great place to get a head start on Christmas shopping! Bidding opens today at 9a and closes on Saturday, Oct 28, at 8p.

Browse auction items HERE.

Guide

Northwest Arkansas Knows How to Party

Whether you’re planning a birthday, engagement party, graduation get-together, or the coolest sleepover on the block, our guide to party rentals in Northwest Arkansas can take your party to the next level — and they all bring the party to you!

• This Party’s In Tents: Cool fall nights are perfect for outdoor movie nights. Dream Big Tents can make the night extra fun with their backyard cinema setup and themed sleepover tents. Plus, they do all the setup and tear down.

• Party on Wheels: From party lighting, bounce houses, photo booths, video games on wheels, art buses, and even mobile petting zoos, this guide may spark your next best party idea — just in time for all the holiday soirees on the horizon.

See the list of party vendors HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? 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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• 🍻 I’ll Read to That: Stop by Fossil Cove Brewing Co. for a Boozy Book Fair with Pearl’s Books and Sugar Apple Baking Co. this Tuesday, Oct 14, from 6:30-9p.

• 🚲 Like Riding a Bike: It’s never too late to learn! Trailblazers will host its next Adult First Ride for those looking to learn to ride a bike for the first time or those needing a refresher on Saturday, Oct 28, with sessions in English (10a) and Spanish (1p).

• 💄 Glow Up: Applications are open until Nov 3 for regional designers, hair stylists, and makeup artists interested in being a designer in INTERFORM’s Spring 2023 NWA Fashion Week.

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