3W Magazine 2015

2015

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Feeding families.

One community at a time. food system. Increasing access to healthy food. Supporting nutrition education programs.

To learn more visit foundation.walmart.com/hunger.

Š2013 Walmart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR.

even years ago we took a gamble by starting a philanthropic magazine, and it paid off. Lady Luck has definitely been on our side, and this year we’re celebrating several others who could say the same. Our seventh publication is dedicated to all the leading ladies in Northwest Arkansas who work so hard to find balance in this life, but not without giving so much of themselves to a community they love.

We like seven. In seven years, we’ve found success. Seven is the number of colors in the rainbow; wonders of the world; notes on a musical scale; nails in horseshoe; and the day God chose to rest. Snow White had seven dwarfs and James Bond only had one code: 007.

While the number seven could be considered one of the most powerful and lucky numbers, we’ll take any one of the seven days a week to say thanks. Thank you to everyone in Northwest Arkansas who has been a cheerleader for 3W Magazine.

As our business continues to grow, look for big changes this year.

Did you know the number seven also symbolizes togetherness, and it’s a lucky number for relationships? One thing’s for sure – we couldn’t publish a philanthropic magazine, or give back to the community, if it weren’t for the great relationships and advertising partners we’ve built over the years, many of whom are working moms, just like us.

Since the magazine’s inception, our goal has always been to help nonprofits get the word out about all the good they’re doing in Northwest Arkansas. Our mission to help others is woven in the fabric of our company (and personal) values.

Never underestimate the difference you can make in someone’s life. Your time and resources are so valuable and needed by so many. There’s still much to be done, but join us this year in celebrating all the good that’s happening in Northwest Arkansas.

Destined for greatness? Blessed? Fortunate? Any way you say it, we consider ourselves pretty lucky.

Co-Founders Leslie Zanoff and Kasie Yokley

CO-FOUNDERS

kasie yokley | leslie zanoff

MANAGING EDITOR darcy munoz

CREATIVE DIRECTOR kayla huebner

PHOTOGRAPHERS

jason hudson | maliah pinkleton | MGB Photo

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE payton bridewell

SWISS ARMY KNIVES

allison griffin | day davis | lauren sanders

INTERACTIVE MANAGER zachary hoover

COVER ILLUSTRATION

CONTACT US

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Every year, Americans throw away enough plastic cups, forks and spoons to circle the globe 300 times.*

Let’s change that.

#BrightFuture

Your small actions can make a big difference for the environment. See how green you are at GreenTheGame.com

Š2014 Unilever WMT14927

*Wills, A. (2010, June 21).

Recycling To-Go Plastics

1•19•15 RECOMMITMENT BANQUET

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MLK COUNCIL Come celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Fayetteville Town Center. MLK Scholarships will be awarded and individuals from Northwest Arkansas will be honored for outstanding community service.

For more information, please visit www.nwamlk.org.

1•20•15 to 1•25•15 SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW WALTON ARTS CENTER

Featuring the original Cirque du Soleil’s clown genius, Slava’s show is intended to take us back to childhood dreams, and above all else, make us laugh. For more information, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

who • what • where 1•24•15 PAINT THE TOWN RED AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Literacy Council of Benton County Scrabble Wars Candy Barbosa and Steven Moore

This “Party with a Purpose” at the Fayetteville Town Center is for young professionals passionate about the American Heart Association’s mission. For event information, visit www.heart.org/paintthetownred.

1•24•15 TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY Get your game face on for this annual poker tournament. There will be no cash payout, but a chance to win some great prizes. For details, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

1•24•15 SCRABBLE WARS

LITERACY COUNCIL OF BENTON COUNTY Join the fun at the 8th Annual Scrabble Wars. Dine, network with friends, win unique auction items and play in a wacky team Scrabble competition that includes bribing judges and buying extra letters. For details, please call 479.273.3486 or visit www.goliteracy.org.

1•30•15 ALL IN FOR TEENS TEEN ACTION & SUPPORT CENTER

The Teen Action & Support Center hosts NWA’s most exciting new event. All In for Teens is a fun night of blackjack, poker, raffle, great food and delicious drinks held at the Cherokee Casino. For details, visit www.teenaction.org.

Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Texas Hold’Em Tournament Jacob Hutson and Todd Hanus

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1•31•15 MASTERWORKS II FAIRYTALES

SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Come hear the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas at the Walton Arts Center perform Masterworks II Fairytales. Visit www.sonamusic.org for tickets and more information.

1•31•15 NWA MERCY FAMILY YMCA 5K

NWA MERCY FAMILY YMCA This chip-timed 5k begins near the YMCA and runs on the beautiful trails and sidewalks of Northwest Arkansas. Register by Jan. 16 and receive a race t-shirt. For more details, visit www.ymcanwa.org.

1•2015 to 4•2015 FREE TAX SERVICE INITIATIVE

UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The United Way offers a free tax preparation service for residents of Northwest Arkansas whose yearly income is less than $50,000. For details, visit www.unitedwaynwa.org.

Leading the world in essentials

for a better life

Kimberly-Clark proudly supports organizations throughout the Northwest Arkansas community, including: Boys & Girls Club United Way Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Sharing & Caring of Benton County Crystal Bridges Walton Arts Center

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O N E B O T T L E AT A T I M E keeps very busy. While several organizations are close to Christie’s heart, her involvement with the Beaver Lake Cleanup initiative is one that she has a penchant for; and her involvement has been crucial to the cause.

Since childhood, Christie’s had a connection to the water.

She grew up in South Florida and lived on the coasts in Mississippi and Virginia. When Christie and her family moved to Northwest Arkansas they wanted to live on the water. Benton County didn’t have the sand and waves Christie was used Christina Escalona Creative Activation Manager to, but the fresh water of Beaver Lake became her home away from home. When she learned the Coca-Cola Company was starting an initiative to clean up coastlines globally, Christie was inspired to get involved on a local level.

three decade career with Coca Cola has allowed, Christina (Christie) Escalona to travel the world while pursuing a career that she truly loves. As the Creative Activation Manager, her respect and commitment to the brand are unmistakable. Part of Christie’s love of her career stems from the fact that she’s the go-to gal for all things philanthropic at Coca-Cola. Christie is personally involved in more than 10 local nonprofits including First Tee, Sharing and Caring, Ronald McDonald House Charities and Saving Grace, she

Beaver Lake is a popular tourist destination, but most importantly the lake acts as a reservoir that supplies fresh drinking water to all of Northwest Arkansas. Christie understands that keeping the lake clean and pollution-free isn’t just crucial for lake residents like herself, but also to everyone who calls Northwest Arkansas home.

After meeting with park ranger Alan Bland of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Christie joined the cause to clean up the shores of Beaver Lake and has been a passionate leader for the last five years.

Most recently she was appointed secretary of the Beaver Lake Foundation – a relatively new board that has big goals to grow the cleanup efforts.

The annual Beaver Lake Cleanup brings more than 500 individuals to the shorelines to contribute to the environmental effort.

Since the lake has some 487 miles of natural shoreline, it’s a large undertaking. The Benton County Solid Waste District is on location during the cleanup day with dumpsters and a crew of helpers. Oftentimes, large items like tires and illegally dumped boats are found around the lake — the Core of Engineers then decontaminates these areas. Just last year volunteers removed 36 cubic yards of trash – an amount so large it took more than 18 pick-up trucks to haul away all the garbage.

In the last five years, Christie has started a unique tradition that everyone enjoys. She takes 10 Dasani water bottles and places messages in them – a message in a bottle. These bottles are then placed at different locations along the shoreline. Volunteers that find a bottle with a message receive swag bags with t-shirts, hats and mugs—all made from recycled Coca-Cola bottles. Christie is committed to Coca-Cola’s environmentally conscious initiatives and through her message in a bottle project she’s raising awareness for the importance of recycling and being socially responsible.

Many groups, including the Boy Scouts, kids from Camp War Eagle and Wal-Mart executives attend the Beaver Lake Cleanup. Instilling this passion in residents from all walks of life is invaluable to the future of Beaver Lake.

Christie and the Beaver Lake Foundation board members are working to keep the lake beautiful and pollution-free for years to come. Isn’t the message clear?

It’s time for you to join the cause (and Christie) at the annual Beaver Lake Cleanup on Sept. 26, 2015 at Prairie Creek Park. For more information, visit www.swl.usace.army.mil or call park ranger Alan Bland at 501.340.1705. n

2•7•15 LAUGHTER & LIBATIONS

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TRIKE THEATRE

Located at Avondale Chapel and Gardens in Bentonville, come enjoy a fun night out of comedy, games, dinner, improv, cocktails and more supporting Trike Theatre. For details, visit www.triketheatre.org.

2•10•15 GO RED FOR WOMEN AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Join outstanding and dedicated women and men of Northwest Arkansas for the Go Red for Women learning event at the John Q. Hammons Center. This event includes a guest speaker, a purse-a-nality auction, health screenings and more.

Visit www.americanheart.org for more information.

2•12•15 OOH LA, LA!

JACKSON L. GRAVES FOUNDATION This chocolate and wine pairing dinner at the Garden Room in Fayetteville is a delicious fundraiser with proceeds providing funding to improve the quality of life and care of neonatal and pediatric patients and their families in critical care situations. Call 479.799.9592 or visit www.jacksongraves.org for more information.

St. Vincent de Paul Tapas and Tinis Luisa and Chris Lamson

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2•13•15 to 3•1•15 LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER

Walton Arts Center Masquerade Ball Dick and Nancy Trammel

Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about self-discovery. Based on the adored movie, the musical stays true to form with a peppy score and playful book.

Make plans to take your sweetheart to the annual Valentine’s Day Spectacular on Feb. 14. For tickets and more information, please visit www.rogerslittletheater.org.

2•14•15 MASQUERADE BALL

WALTON ARTS CENTER The 5th Annual Masquerade Ball hosted by the Walton Arts Center’s Corporate Leadership Council is an evening of live music, live and silent auctions and much more.

Grab your mask—you don’t want to miss the best Mardi Gras themed party of the season. For more information, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

2•14•15 CHARITY BALL

SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE Hosted at the Embassy Suites Hotel, the Charity Ball is a formal event to honor our nation’s military and first responders. The evening includes dinner, dancing, special guests and a silent auction. For details, visit www.SheepDogIA.org or call 479.466.9713.

2•14•15 BEAVER LAKE POLAR PLUNGE

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARKANSAS Join the annual Beaver Lake Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Arkansas. The plunge will take place at the Prairie Creek Marina with registration beginning at 10a.m. and the plunge at 11a.m. For details, visit www.specialolympicsarkansas.org.

Costumes are encouraged.

2•14•15 ANGEL GALA HAVENWOOD

The Angel Gala serves as Havenwood’s signature event.

For this Valentine’s Day event, Havenwood is collaborating with a local church group to provide childcare. The event is hosted at the DoubleTree Suites in Bentonville, offering a silent auction, raffle, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. For details, visit www.nwahavenwood.org.

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• An innovative early childhood educational program now starting with one-year-olds • A student-centered K-7 curriculum with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) • Low student-to-teacher ratio which allows faculty to know and care about each individual student

THENEWSCHOOL.ORG/TOURS 479.251.8804

The New School will offer 8th grade beginning Fall 2015!

2•17•15 CHASE THE BLUES AWAY CHASE FAMILY FOUNDATION

Celebrate Mardi Gras with good food, good music, a great atmosphere and an amazing silent auction. Visit www.chasefamilyfoundation.com for more information.

2•17•15 to 2•22•15 CAMELOT

WALTON ARTS CENTER Revisit the time-honored legend of King Arthur, Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table in an enchanting fable in this four-time Tony Award-winning show. For tickets and more information, please visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

2•20•15 NWA WINE OPENER

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION This year’s event will be held at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers.

The Wine Opener is a relaxed, yet lively evening of wine and food tasting with live and silent auctions.

For details, call 479.442.0233 or visit www.cff.org/chapters/arkansas.

2•21•15 PRINCESS FOR A DAY PAGNOZZI CHARITIES

Take your daughter to be a princess for a day at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. For more details, please visit www.paganozzicharities.org.

2•21•15 RED TIE DINNER AND AUCTION

RAZORBACK FOUNDATION This annual event salutes the outstanding accomplishments of student-athletes and is hosted by the Razorback Foundation and Athletic Department. For details and tickets, visit www.razorbackfoundation.com.

2•21•15 TAPAS & TINIS

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Tapas and Tinis includes heavy appetizers and specialty drinks at the Embassy Suites. It’s a great night out with music, dancing, the very best live and silent auctions and much more. For more information, please visit www.svdptapasandtinis.com.

2•27•15 ART EXPERIENCE

WALNUT FARM MONTESSORI SCHOOL Come to Avondale Chapel and Gardens to see a gallery of artists, silent and live auctions and artwork from Walnut Farm Montessori School children. Join the fun and help raise money for Walnut Farm. Visit www.walnutfarmartexperience.com for more information.

NWA Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Crimson and Cream Ball Nicole Henry, Ebony Steele and Brian Henry

2•27•15 to 3•1•15 ORCHID SOCIETY AND SHOW SALE

2•2015 (TBD) CELEBRATE LITTLE MOMENTS

The Orchid Society and Show Sale includes orchid displays with judging and awards, orchid sale and mini classes on orchid selection and care.

For details, visit www.bgozarks.org.

This annual event allows Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA to honor Bigs of the Year during a reception with top donors and sponsors. For details, call 479.966.4366 or please email Sara at svanleck@bbbsnwa.org.

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

2•28•15 ACO AFTER HOURS

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS The ACO’s major fundraising event will feature multiple music entertainers, great food and drinks. The ACO will transform into an after hours club.

For details, visit www.acozarks.org.

2•28•15 CHILIRHEA

ALZHEIMER’S ARKANSAS & UAMS Come enjoy a chili cook-off competition with music and libations for a good cause. Starts at noon at the Fayetteville Town Center.

Visit www.chilirhea.net for more information.

Razorback Foundation Red Tie Dinner and Auction Bob and Becky Alexander with Bev and Harley Lewis

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NWA

2•2015 (TBD) ONE IN THREE: THE CONCERT THAT CARES NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RAPE CRISIS CENTER

A concert fundraiser featuring local bands to honor the one in three women who will be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. For details, visit www.nwarapecrisis.org.

2•2015 (TBD) CRIMSON & CREAM BALL DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC.

The Northwest Arkansas alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta will once again host its annual ball.

This fundraiser benefits the Nola Holt Royster Living Legacy Scholarship and the Bethany McClendon Graduate Scholarship. Please visit www.nwadst.org for details.

BETTERING LIVES: THE YOUNG WOMEN OF YOUTH BRIDGE “I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.”

— Oprah Winfrey

his quote sums up what Youth Bridge teaches its young women as they enter the programs at this wonderful nonprofit. Youth Bridge provides wrap-around services to more than 3,000 youth annually, which are at-risk and vulnerable to future health problems, injury or death, and criminal activity. These youth are less likely to transition successfully into adulthood and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

More than 80 percent of runaway and homeless girls that come to Youth Bridge report being sexually or physically abused. For the most part, these young women have poor self-esteem and little faith in themselves.

Many times these girls are runaways, homeless and abandoned because of abuse, neglect or family conflict. These young women often have a lot in common when they arrive at the Youth Bridge shelters. They know what it feels like to be rejected by family, the child welfare system, their schools and community. The stories of Youth Bridge clients are inundated with tales of physical and sexual abuse, poverty and neglect, and being controlled by drugs, alcohol and sex.

One such story is a young woman named Kylia who was in Youth Bridge’s transitional living program. Kylia had problems with drugs and alcohol and had been sleeping in a car when she entered the program. Before coming to Youth Bridge, she had been fighting with her mother and as the conflict worsened, she left home without a place to stay. Her cousin (who was pregnant) was also in a horrible situation –– addicted to drugs and alcohol and facing prison time.

with Kylia each step of the way as she embarked on this new journey.

The child had special needs and had been neglected, but Kylia put him before herself and from that experience, she grew as an individual. She realized it was her personal calling to make sure all of his needs were met. Kylia not only became an exemplary guardian, she fought hard and eventually adopted him. Throughout the entire experience, the Youth Bridge counselors cheered her on and provided her the support she needed. Eventually, Kylia became a counselor at Youth Bridge and now spends her time giving back the wisdom to the many young women that find themselves on the nonprofit’s doorsteps. Kylia is a role model and epitomizes the importance of changing her life and gaining personal empowerment. She overcame the challenges of becoming alcohol and drug free, becoming a parent, finishing college, gaining employment and giving back to her community.

This year, as Youth Bridge celebrates National Safe Place Week, the nonprofit is sponsoring a run on March 14, 2015, at Arvest Ballpark.

Youth Bridge is the only recognized National Safe Place agency in Arkansas. Though this program, Youth Bridge provides outreach and prevention services to young people in need of immediate help and safety, just like Kylia.

Won’t you join Youth Bridge by donating to its shelters, Safe Place program, or one of the many events like the Safe Place Run? Or, please consider becoming a mentor or volunteer. For details, contact Nancy Hairston at 479.5759471, or by emailing nhairston@youthbridge.com. n

Kylia decided to assume the responsibility of caring for her cousin’s child, since he had no place to go. The Youth Bridge counselors were there

www.youthbridge.com SPONSORED ADVERTORIAL

3•1•15 SOUP SUNDAY

ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES This family-friendly fundraiser helps to improve the lives of low-income kids by changing public policy.

Dozens of local restaurants donate, and guests happily sample, many varieties of soups, breads and desserts. For tickets or more details, call 479.927.9800 or please visit www.aradvocates.org.

3•1•15 LIVE FROM NASHVILLE LIVE ON STAGE IN NWA

Live from Nashville will be at the Arend Arts Center in Bentonville.

This country show with a live band features authentic Nashville singers and dancers. For more information, visit www.liveonstagenwa.com.

who • what • where 3•10•15 BAGS FOR BOOKS

UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Join the United Way of Northwest Arkansas at Embassy Suites for this stylish luncheon benefiting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. For details, visit www.unitedwaynwa.org.

3•10•15 to 3•12•15 JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT WALTON ARTS CENTER

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical about the biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colors. For tickets, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

3•7•15 MASTERWORKS III SURF AND TURF

SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Come hear the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas at the Walton Arts Center perform Masterworks III Surf and Turf. For tickets and more information, visit www.sonamusic.org.

The Starlight Gala is a night of elegance and entertainment.

Proceeds from the Starlight Gala will enhance the lives of abused and neglected children. For details, please visit www.nwacs.org.

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3•13•15 FATHER DAUGHTER PRINCESS BALL

NWA MERCY FAMILY YMCA Princesses, age two and older, are invited to bring their favorite male role model to enjoy dinner, treats, dancing, princess relays and cornhole at the NWA Mercy Family YMCA. For tickets and information, call 479.273.9622.

3•13•15 AAO CORPORATE GAME DAY

ARKANSAS ATHLETES OUTREACH (AAO)

3•7•15 STARLIGHT GALA

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S SHELTER

United Way of Northwest Arkansas Bags for Books Jill Darling, Vanessa and Philip Rouse, Charlotte Fisher

American Diabetes Association Kiss a Pig Gala Winner Dr. Missy Clifton kissing a pig

Teambuilding at its best will help benefit kids in our community with program assistance for skills and leadership. Build a team to compete in one of three physical sports or play Quiz Bowl. For details call 479.442.9979 or email gretchen@aaoteam.org.

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3•14•15 KISS A PIG

3•27•15 to 3•28•15 THE ART OF CREATION

T h i s b l a c k - t i e - o p t i o n a l a ff a i r features fine cuisine, live and silent auctions and entertainment as the community’s most talented leaders vie for the chance to kiss a pig to thank it for producing the first source of insulin for people with diabetes. For details, please call 479.464.4121 or visit www.diabetes.org/nwakissapig.

The Art of Creation features new choreography styles that explore the concept of creation in different interpretations. For more information, please visit www.pineappletreedancecompany.org.

3•14•15 SAFE PLACE RUN

TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

YOUTH BRIDGE, INC. Kick off National Safe Place Week with this 5k and help raise awareness of kids and youth safety. Enjoy an element of fun during the run with a wing eating contest, dancing and games. For more information, visit www.youthbridge.com.

3•25•15 CELEBRATION OF POSSIBILITIES LUNCHEON LIFE STYLES, INC.

Life Styles, Inc. will host its 26th Annual Celebration Luncheon. This event celebrates the successes of Life Styles clients, staff, volunteers, employers and the community of Northwest Arkansas. For details, visit www.lifestylesinc.org.

3•27•15 CUPCAKES & COCKTAILS

MILLER MCNEIL WOODRUFF FOUNDATION Join the Woodruff Family in remembering the impact their son, Miller McNeil Woodruff, had on the Northwest Arkansas community.

The event will be held at the Fayetteville Town Center. For more information, please visit www.imwithmiller.com.

Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation Cupcakes and Cocktails Meredith and Patrick Woodruff

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PINEAPPLE TREE DANCE COMPANY

3•28•15 KITE FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

Bring your own kite or buy one at the refuge for this free family event featuring vendors, contests and fun activities for parents and children.

For details, call 479.253.5841 or visit www.turpentinecreek.org.

Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Starlight Gala Mary Beth and Arist Mastorides

3•28•15 to 3•29•15 HOGEYE MARATHON & RELAYS

This two-day event includes a marathon, half-marathon and relay starting at the Fayetteville Square and finishing on Dickson Street. The Hogeye Kid’s Marathon will be held April 11. Proceeds from the Hogeye are donated to Northwest Arkansas charities. For more details, please visit www.hogeyemarathon.com.

3•2015 (TBD) COW PADDY RUN COW PADDY FOUNDATION, INC.

The Cow Paddy Run is a 5k and 1-mile fun run at Gulley Park in Fayetteville. Proceeds support innovative educational projects through the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation. To register, please visit www.cowpaddyrun.com.

3•2015 (TBD) MIRACLES AND MAGIC RADIOTHON

NWA CIRCLE OF FRIENDS FOR ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Come join Circle of Friends and Magic 107.9 for their first ever Miracles and Magic Radiothon. For more information, please contact lewallenma@archildrens.org.

Come learn, play & belong!

The Jones Center is proud to celebrate 20 years of serving Northwest Arkansas!

AMENITIES INCLUDE: Region’s Only Ice Arena • Two Indoor Pools • Conference Facility & Meeting Rooms • Auditorium/ Chapel • Gymnasium • Newly Expanded Fitness Center • Swimming Lessons • Birthday Party Celebration Stations • Summer Day Camp with Camp War Eagle • And So Much More!

Memberships, meeting space, corporate sponsorships and naming opportunities available, visit thejonescenter.net or call 479.756.8090 to learn more.

Proudly sponsored by

The New School Spring Party John and Cara Wright, Angel Petet, Kristin and Josh Roller

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4•1•15 PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF BENTON COUNTY Join the campaign to kick off Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month at Dave Peel Park in Bentonville. A hotdog lunch will be served and pinwheels placed for each confirmed child abuse case at several locations across Benton County. Visit www.cacbentonco.com for details.

4•1•15 PROMISE CIRCLE LUNCHEON

SUSAN G. KOMEN OZARK This event is held to announce new grantees for the year as well as honor the top Race for the Cure fundraisers from companies to individuals. For details, call 479.750.PINK or visit www.komenozark.org.

4•2•15 YOUTH OF THE YEAR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY

Celebrate the Boys & Girls Club superhero Youth of the Year, the highest honor members can receive, at the John Q. Hammons Center.

Visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org for more information.

4•4•15 MARCH FOR BABIES MARCH OF DIMES

Join the March for Babies and help give hope to more than half a million babies born prematurely each year.

For details, visit www.marchofdimes.org.

4•4•15 BLONDES VS. BRUNETTES ALZHIEMER’S ASSOCIATION

This event engages young professional women as they fundraise to participate in a blonde vs. brunette flag football game. The game will start at 1p.m. at Donald W. Reynolds Boys and Girls Club in Fayetteville and be followed by a post-game celebration.

For details, visit www.alz.org.

4•10•15 THE BIG PARTY

FAYETTEVILLE JUNIOR CIVIC LEAGUE Come dance the night away to a live band at Pratt Place Barn and show support by bidding on auction items.

For more information, email Lynne at freemanlynne@yahoo.com.

4•10•15 RELAY FOR LIFE OF UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Relay for Life is an organized, overnight fundraising walk. Teams camp out around the UA track and members take turns walking throughout the night. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org.

4•11•15 SUNSHINE GALA

SUNSHINE SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER

4•11•15 AREA 3 GAMES

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARKANSAS Help support the Special Olympics athletes as they compete in a variety of track and field events. For details, visit www.specialolympicsarkansas.org.

4•12•15 to 4•18•15 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECATION WEEK/ LIVE UNITED DAY UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

This country chic event will take place at Horton Farms in Gravette.

Enjoy a steak dinner, beer and wine, live and silent auctions, live music and dancing. For details, please visit www.nwasunshineschool.org.

United Way is celebrating those who give of their time and talent to advance the common good. On April 15 volunteers from across the region will give their time to complete projects at local nonprofits. For details, visit www.volunteernwa.org.

4•11•15 HEART WALK

4•16•15 BUTTERFLIES & BLOOMS

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION The NWA Heart Walk raises funds for educational research of America’s number one and four killers, heart disease and stroke. To start a team and for more information, please visit www.nwaheartwalk.org.

SAVING GRACE

This annual luncheon benefits the lives of the young ladies who call Saving Grace home. For details, visit www.savinggracenwa.org.

4•3•15 to 4•12•15 VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE ROGERS LITTLE THEATER

Hilariously silly, fast-paced and full of smart Chekov references, this play is the story of middle-aged siblings who share a home where they bicker and complain. For tickets and details, visit www.rogerslittletheater.org.

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Saving Grace Butterflies & Blooms Yvonne Ley, Jayci Schmitt, Jan Shinall, Becky Shaffer and Brittney Duke

4•17•15 GLOW RUN

4•19•15 SPRING PARTY

4•25•15 RAZORFEST

Enjoy a family-friendly nighttime event including a 1-mile fun walk, a 100-yard superhero dash and a chip timed 5k glow run. For details, visit www.cacbentonco.com.

The New School’s Spring Party is an all-school event featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres with silent and live auctions held at George’s Majestic Lounge. For tickets and more details, please visit www.thenewschool.org.

This free, family-fun event includes fun zones, games, mascots and concludes with the University of Arkansas Razorback Red-White game. For more information, visit www.championsforkids.org/razorfest.

4•23•15 TAKE BACK THE NIGHT MARCH

4•27•15 CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF BENTON COUNTY

4•18•15 BIG BASS TOURNAMENT PAGNOZZI CHARITIES

Get out those rods and reels for the Big Bass Fishing Tournament to help open the door of athletic experience to disadvantaged youth. For details, visit www.pagnozzicharities.org.

4•18•15 to 5•2•15 PLAYHOUSE PALOOZA CONSTRUCTION BASH CASA OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

THE NEW SCHOOL

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

This 13th Annual event is hosted

by RESPECT and University Health Services. The march begins at the Arvest Plaza on the Fayetteville Square. Call 479.575.7252 for details more information.

4•25•15 RACE FOR THE CURE

SUSAN G. KOMEN OZARK

Kid-friendly playhouses donated by local builders, architects and interior designers will be on display and available through the live auction.

The Construction Bash, held at Pratt Place Barn, will be May 2 and feature a silent auction, delicious food, drinks and music. For more details, visit www.nwacasa.org.

4•19•15 WILLIAM FLORIAN

The Ozark Affiliate will host its 17th Annual Race for the Cure at Pinnacle Hills Promenade. Wear pink and your tennis shoes. To learn more, call 479.750.PINK or please visit www.komenozark.org.

4•25•15 POPS CONCERT AT WALTON ARTS CENTER SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

LIVE ON STAGE IN NWA William Florian will be live on stage at the Arend Arts Center in Bentonville for an upbeat musical journey of America’s greatest songs. For details, visit www.liveonstagenwa.com.

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas presents Pops Concertone hundred years of film music. For details, visit www.sonamusic.org.

NWA Sunshine School & Development Center Sunshine Gala Sally and Al Dominguez with Joe and Kim Grady

CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION This annual event held at the Arkansas Air & Military Museum celebrates the announcement of the foundation’s grant awards, Fayetteville High School scholarship recipients and the A.P.P.L.E. award.

For more details, please visit www.fayedfoundation.org.

4•29•15 to 5•3•15 ONCE

WALTON ARTS CENTER A Dublin street musician is about to give up on his dream when a young woman takes an interest in his haunting love songs. For tickets and details, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.

4•30•15 PLANT A SEED SOIRÉE NWACC FOUNDATION

Celebrate your community college’s contributions to the exceptional quality of life we enjoy in NWA. For tickets call 479.619.4184 or visit www.nwaccfoundation.org.

4•30•15 LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES

OZARK LITERACY COUNCIL Celebrate 25 architecturally designed little libraries that strengthen communities and foster discovery, curiosity and a love of reading. For details, visit www.ozarkliteracy.org.

4•2015 (TBD) SUPERHERO BRUNCH TRIKE THEATRE

Support the theatre’s educational programs at this interactive brunch for the whole family. For details, visit www.triketheatre.org

4•2015 (TBD) NWA WALK MS

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Put on your tennis shoes for this year’s walk. Call 501.663.8104 or visit www.msarkansas.org for details.

4•2015 (TBD) OUT-OF-THE-BOX LUNCHEON

GIRLS ON THE RUN OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Out-of-the-Box Luncheon celebrates and supports the Girls on the Run program in Benton and Washington Counties. For details, visit www.gotrnwa.org.

4•2015 (TBD) CORPORATE LUNCHEON SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF BENTON COUNTY

This year’s luncheon is a time to appreciate corporate partners. For details, visit www.spsfbc.com.

4•2015 (TBD) WASHINGTON REGIONAL ANNUAL GALA & EAGLE AWARDS PRESENTATION WASHINGTON REGIONAL FOUNDATION

Each spring, the foundation hosts its gala and presents awards for outstanding health leadership. For more information, call 479.444.9888 or visit www.wregional.com.

4•2015 (TBD) ANNUAL WINE DINNER RESTORE HUMANITY

Join Restore Humanity for a night of delicious food and wine at Bordinos supporting the organization’s work in Kenya. For more information, visit www.restorehumanity.org.

4•2015 (TBD) LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RAPE CRISIS CENTER A beautiful night that symbolizes the commitment to bring light to sexual assault in our community. For more information, call 479.445.6448 or visit www.nwarapecrisis.org.

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JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF ROGERS–BENTONVILLE

Pictured left to right: Angel Kendall, Cassie Cathey, Kim Lemna, Rebecca Kendall (1st Vice President/PR Chair), Kristy Jurik, Sarah Oglesby (President), Michelle Sell, Heidi Sarratt, Shannon Fischer, Jamie Collins, Alivia Jolly and Lisa Mertensotto

Junior Auxiliary’s Impact on…

Literacy

In 1977 JARB became a partner with Reading Is Fundamental, a literacy program funded by the Smithsonian Institute. Today, JARB continues to provide books three times a year to second graders at Rogers and Bentonville Public Schools. They also promote literacy through tutoring in public schools and HeadStart facilities in Benton County. he Junior Auxiliary of Rogers-Bentonville (JARB) is proudly celebrating its Sapphire Anniversary, an astounding 45 years of service to Benton County. From the group’s beginnings, JARB has worked tirelessly to fill the needs of the community it serves though fundraising and service.

In 1969, the organization’s founding year of service, JARB held its first fundraiser, the Miss Rogers Pageant. With the pageant and their thrift shop, they were able to start programs in literacy, temporary fostering, give scholarships and donate $500 to Rogers High School for new stage curtains. After this first event there have been garage sales, garden parties, cookbook sales, fashion shows, home tours, book sales and so many more— JARB has continued to strive to be ever creative in their pursuit of fundraising in Northwest Arkansas. The group’s fundraising efforts has aided in the provision of projects like the Rogers Youth Center, Adult Development Center and a daycare facility at Bentonville High School in 1994 that still remains today. The auxiliary’s impact has been huge and the momentum continues.

This financial impact is only half the story in celebrating JARB’s Sapphire Anniversary. The time and commitment of the group is astonishing. With each member donates at least 24 hours of service per year. The group has had a positive influence on the community through promoting literacy, mentoring young women and teens and working with children of families on Welfare—focusing on their safety, health, wellness and hunger.

Mentorship In its 45-year history, JARB has served to mentor displaced and at-risk youth in a multitude of settings; from residential programs like Our Farm Boys and Girls, to high school teen parent programs like Just About Moms and Growing as Parents, to today’s life skills mentoring programs in conjunction with Saving Grace and the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter.

Welfare JARB has long bridged the gap in children’s welfare services within the Benton County community through health and wellness programs ranging from drug education for youth, facilities to address child abuse and neglect, to today’s project to eliminate hunger in children. JARB helps distribute food to children in need through the Samaritan Community Center’s Snackpacks for Kids program and by hosting annual food drives around the holiday season.

Aside from the hours of service and all the fundraising that goes into being a member of the Junior Auxiliary, the women will tell you that it’s a group that gives back to them in so many ways. “From realizing how you’ve touched the lives of young impressionable women to the friendships built within the group, the Junior Auxiliary of Benton County is a non-profit that makes all the hard work more than worth it,” says Sarah Oglesby, president. With 45 years of service in a community that’s rapidly growing, JARB has proved its worth in gold with the youth of this community. Here’s to the next 45 years! n

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Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas Golf Classic Brad Hoener, Drew Lufkin, Dave Pollard and David Wellbor n

who • what • where 5•1•15 to 5•10•15 THE OTHER PLACE

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER Just as Juliana Smithton’s research leads to a potential breakthrough, her life takes a disorienting turn.

For tickets and details, visit www.rogerslittletheater.org.

5•2•15 A NITE AT THE RACES

NWA CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Join the NWA Circle of Friends for the running of the Kentucky Derby and auctioning of the Derby horses.

For details, please call 479.725.0405.

5•2•15 CELEBRATION OF HEROES AMERICAN RED CROSS JDRF Hope Gala Dr. Adam and Stephanie Maass

5•1•15 GOLD RUSH RUN

BENTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION The Gold Rush 5k and 1-mile run begin on the Bentonville square and will include the elementary and middle school running clubs.

Entry forms will be available at www.bentonvilleschoolsfoundation.org.

5•1•15 GREAT FUTURES GALA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY

Join the Boys & Girls Club for its annual Great Futures Gala. The event will be held at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. For details, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

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Come celebrate the extraordinary courage of ordinary people who serve as Red Cross volunteers and those who perform selfless, heroic acts when called upon. For details, visit www.arkansasredcross.org.

5•2•15 GREAT STRIDES WALK

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

5•2•15 HOPE GALA JDRF

Run for the roses with the Northwest Arkansas branch of JDRF at its derby-themed gala. Sip mint juleps and enjoy the Kentucky Derby at Horton Farms. For more information, call 479.443.9190 or please visit www.jdrf.org.

5•2•15 HEATHER RIDLEY-FLEEMAN BATTLE FOR HOPE HOPE CANCER RESOURCES

Put on your running shoes in honor of Heather, who passed away from colon cancer in 2004. Races will be held in Bentonville at Old Tiger Stadium. For more information, visit www.heathersraceforhope.com.

5•2•15 CALL OF THE WILD OZARK NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER

Gather at the Bentonville Plaza and the University of Arkansas Campus for this family-friendly walk.

Companies, families and friends are encouraged to build walk teams. For more information, visit www.cff.org.

Bring the kids to this gala that’s not a gala. You’ll be swept along halls of the beautiful 21c Hotel and Museum with music for grown ups and kids.

For more information, please visit www.onsc.us/gala.

5•2•15 TOUCH A TRUCK

5•3•15 PAUL MCDERMAND

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Bring your kids to climb, explore and discover their favorite things on wheels. For more information, visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org or call 479.751.7054.

LIVE ON STAGE IN NWA Paul McDermand offers the perfect recipe for a toe-tapping, heartsinging show with a thrilling display of percussive skill. To learn more, visit www.liveonstagenwa.com.

5•4•15 MERCY GOLF CLASSIC

MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Mercy Golf Classic will be held at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers.

Proceeds will enhance health care services across NWA. For details, please call 479.338.2990 or visit www.mercy.net/northwestar/giving.

5•8•15 LEADERCAST

WORKMATTERS Leadercast is a one-day leadership development event featuring several nationally recognized leadership experts and takes place at Cross Church Pinnacle Hills in Rogers. For details, visit www.workmatters.org.

5•8•15 AAO GOLF CLASSIC ARKANSAS ATHLETES OUTREACH (AAO)

From battle of the bogeys and Bagger Vance boys to Nutt Classic fans and beyond, join AAO to celebrate 25 years of service to the youth of the community at this annual golf classic. For more details, call 479.442.9979 or please email gretchen@aaoteam.org.

5•8•15 STRIDES FOR STROKES BELLAFLIES

This 5k and 1-mile fun run raises pediatric stroke awareness. For details, visit www.bellaflies.org.

5•8•15 to 5•9•15 NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDEN DAYS & NATIVE TREE AND PLANT SALE

5•20•15 SUNNYSIDE OF LEADERSHIP CORPORATE BREAKFAST

Enjoy public plant sales and educational stations for children throughout the garden. For more information, visit www.peelcompton.org/plantsale.

Attend the spring corporate breakfast for Havenwood’s Voice of Leadership series. The breakfast will include a prominent keynote speaker.

To purchase tickets, please visit www.nwahavenwood.org.

THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION

5•9•15 YOUTH RUN

KENDRICK FINCHER HYDRATION FOR LIFE The Kendrick Fincher Youth Run, 5k run/walk & duathlon is open to all and free for students grades K-8.

For more information, please visit www.kendrinckfincher.org.

5•9•15 HEART BALL

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION The NWA Heart Ball is for those passionate about the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission.

For more information, please visit www.heart.org/nwaheartball.

5•12•15 GREENING OF THE GARDEN BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

Kick off summer with the Garden’s s i g n a t u re e v e n t . F o r d e t a i l s , visit www.bgozarks.org or call 479.750.2620.

HAVENWOOD

5•23•15 ALES & TAILS

ALS ASSOCIATION Come to the Fayetteville Town Center for a special night of Ales & Tails hosted by Café Rue Orleans. For details, visit www.als-arkansas.org.

5•25•15 MEMORIAL DAY 5K AND CROSSFIT 5K

ARKANSAS SUPPORT NETWORK ASN’s Memorial Day run includes a 1-mile fun walk, competitive 5k and competitive CrossFit 5k. For details, visit www.supports.org.

5•25•15 ROCK THE RUN 5K JDRF

Join JDRF Memorial Day at the annual Rock the Run 5k and 1-mile Fun Run. For more details, please visit www.nwark.jdrf.org.

5•29•15 RELAY FOR LIFE

5•2015 (TBD) DOGWOOD WALK

Relay for Life is an overnight community fundraising walk. Events will be held in Benton County, Washington County and Siloam Springs. For more details, please visit www.relayforlife.org.

Walk your dog and enjoy vendor booths, dog contests and demonstrations. For details, please visit www.hsozarks.org or call 479.444.7387.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

5•30•15 CHAMPIONS IN HEELS

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OZARKS

5•2015 (TBD) MEN’S NIGHT

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WOMEN’S SHELTER

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL

See men try to run in high heels at the Bentonville High School track to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. Contact Eva at elaurin@nwaws.org for more details.

No girls allowed. This fundraiser is a time for guys to enjoy steaks, beer and live music. For details, please visit www.sjfay.com.

5•2015 (TBD) HELP KEEP’EM COVERED UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

Join the United Way in a diaper drive for parents and babies in need. For details, visit www.unitedwaynwa.org.

5•2015 (TBD) WOMEN’S DAY “CROWNING ACHIEVERS” LUNCHEON ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.,

AKA presents an evening honoring women in our community who are making a difference in the lives of other women. For more information, please contact Ronetta J. Francis at ronetta.francis@akapao.com.

5•2015 (TBD) CORPORATE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF BENTON COUNTY This luncheon is to show appreciation of corporate partners for their continued support and dedication.

Visit www.spsfbc.com for details.

5•2015 (TBD) OUTBACK IN THE OZARKS

Beginning in Eureka Springs, this race winds through 200 miles of the stunningly scenic “Ozark Outback” ending in Fayetteville. Proceeds benefit Youth Bridge, Inc. and Friends of Hobbs State Park. For details, visit www.outbackintheozarks.com.

5•15•15 to 5•16•15 SPRING FLING GOLF TOURNAMENT AND LUAU

5•2015 (TBD) BIRDIES FOR BABIES GOLF TOURNAMENT

This event begins with a golf tournament at Shadow Valley Golf Club, then culminates to a fun luau at John Q. Hammons Center. For more details, visit www.openavenues.org.

This event features a four-person scramble that includes door prizes and lunch. For details, call 479.927.3659.

FAMILY NETWORK

OPEN AVENUES

5•16•15 GARDENS UNCORKED

5•2015 (TBD) GET OUT & PLAY CORPORATE GAMES

Enjoy an evening of wine tasting at Compton Gardens. For details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

Join Pagnozzi for a fun-filled day of competitive and field-day style games. For more details, please visit www.pagnozzicharities.org.

PAGNOZZI CHARITIES

THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION

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Open Avenues Spring Fling Luau Chris and Stephanie Huy with Gary Watts (center)

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STYLEMAKERS

GATSBY’S BOUTIQUE

609 W. Dickson St., Suites 203 & 204 • Fayetteville, AR

Contact Information 479.287.4483

What sets Gatsby's Boutique apart from others is the style: original, bold, classy and fashion forward. The two owners love the daring fashion from the 1920's era. Inspired by the book "The Great Gatsby," they created Gatsby's Boutique.

At Gatsby's you will find bold, everyday apparel with a 1920's twist.

10a.m. to 6p.m.

Monday through Saturday

"Gatsby's boutique...

Why be anything but different?"

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GLO LIMITED

577 E. Millsap Rd. • Fayetteville, AR Our goal is to celebrate the beauty within each one of our lovely customers. We offer a full-service spa and beauty experience, which includes luxury facials, massage, custom makeup consultations, eyelash extensions and many other specialty services. At Glo Limited, you'll find the newest beauty products and highest-quality treatments to help you relax and feel your very best. Give us a visit…unique gifts and services await you!

Brands

Contact Information 479.571.4456 10a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Monday through Friday 10a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday www.glolimited.com

LOLA

Kai • Kevin Aucoin • Lollia • Laura Mercier • Becca • Natura Bisse • Bond Murad • Erno Laszlo • OPI • Essie • Clarisonic • Ahava • Stephanie Johnson Makeup Bags • Trish McEvoy • Bliss • Nest • Sara Happ • Neely Phelan Jewelry

Facebook: Glo Limited NWA

Services

Instagram: @GloLimitedNWA

Facials • Eyelash Extensions • Hair Removal • Massages & Body Treatments Injections & Fillers • Wedding and Special Event Makeup

339 N. West Ave., Suite 103 • Fayetteville, AR Recognized as the Best Boutique in Arkansas by ELLE Magazine, Lola has been a fixture in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas for over ten years. Lola is a contemporary women’s boutique specializing in luxury basics, premium denim and one-of-a-kind event pieces.

Brands

Contact Information 479.443.5535 10a.m. to 6p.m.

Monday through Saturday www.shoplola.com Instagram: @lolaboutique

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A.L.C. • Baldwin • Clare V. • Current/Elliott • DWP • Equipment Elizabeth and James • For Love and Lemons • French Connection Haute Hippie • J Brand • Janessa Leone • Joie • Mara Hoffman MOTHER • Rachel Pally • Rachel Zoe • Rag & Bone • Schutz Thatch • Twelfth Street by Cynthia • Vincent • VEDA • Vince and many more.

STYLEMAKERS

MAVEN BOUTIQUE

125 E. Township St., Suite 16 • Fayetteville, AR

L@UDM ANTSHPTD

Contact Information 479.287.4775 11a.m. to 6p.m.

Monday through Friday 11a.m. to 5p.m.

Saturday

Located in the heart of Fayetteville, Maven Boutique intersects at uptown chic and downtown casual, striking a perfect balance between taste and trend. You’ll find stylish women’s apparel, shoes, jewelry, purses and gifts in the shop and online. Whether you're dressing for the day, having drinks with friends or aiming to impress a date…Maven is your one-stop shop for all things fabulous.

www.shopmavennwa.com Facebook: Maven Boutique Instagram: @shopmavennwa

PIGMINT

18 E. Center St. • Fayetteville, AR & 105 W. Walnut St. • Rogers, AR

Contact Information 479.444.0404 Fayetteville 479.633.0333 Rogers 10a.m. to 5p.m.

Monday through Friday 10a.m. to 3p.m.

Saturday

www.pigmint.com Facebook: Pigmint Instagram: @pigmintdotcom Twitter: @pigmintdotcom Pinterest: Pigmint

PINNACLE COUNTRY CLUB

PIGMINT is a unique flower shop specializing in quality fresh flowers from across the globe. They offer delivery throughout all of Northwest Arkansas with same day service. Their fine gift lines include gourmet foods, letter pressed cards, accessories for the home and some of the best candle lines available on the market. PIGMINT loves brides! Setting up a consultation to discuss your wedding day flowers is a breeze and free; go to PIGMINT.com for more details.

3 Clubhouse Dr. • Rogers, AR Creating Memorable Moments that Last a Lifetime

Pinnacle Country Club, home to the LPGA Northwest Arkansas Championship, is Northwest Arkansas’ Premier Country Club.

Pinnacle’s championship golf course, sophisticated clubhouse, outstanding tennis facilities and refined menus make Pinnacle the Contact Information ultimate club for Golf, Tennis & Dining. The spacious Clubhouse Membership Opportunities 479.418.7415 with its stunning views is an ideal venue for Weddings, Receptions, Membership@pinnaclecc.com Corporate Meetings, Events and Golf Outings.

Event Inquiries 479.418.7413 Event@pinnaclecc.com www.pinnaclecc.com Facebook: Pinnacle Country Club - Rogers, AR

•Award Winning Golf Course •Golf, Tennis & Social Adult Programs •Clay Tennis Courts •Excellent Junior Programs

•Elegant Facilities •Full Service Event Planning •Award Winning Culinary Team •Personalized Menus •Stunning Outdoor Patio

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STYLEMAKERS

SASSAFRAS SPRINGS VINEYARD

6461 East Guy Terry Rd. • Springdale, AR

Sassafras Springs Vineyard is a charming new event venue in the heart of Northwest Arkansas. Whether you’re planning a party, a fundraiser or a night out with friends – Sassafras is the place to go! The multifaceted location is comprised of three enchanting elements to suit events of any size.

• The Winery - Enjoy exceptional wines inside our beautiful tasting room, under our covered patio, next to the fireplace or on one of our many oversized decks.

• The Chapel Ruins - Create everlasting memories in the beautiful Chapel Ruins.

Contact Information 479.419.4999 11a.m. to 7:30p.m.

Wednesday & Sunday 11a.m. to 9:30p.m.

Thursday - Saturday

www.sassafrasspringsvineyard.com Email: SassafrasSpringsVineyard@gmail.com Facebook: SassafrasSpringsVineyard

SHINDIG PAPERIE

Stables for a variety of events.

Events • Banquets • Fundraisers • Parties • Galas Weddings • Wine Tastings

100 W. Center St., Suite 5 • Fayetteville, AR

Contact Information 479.521.1778 479.871.7764 10a.m. to 5p.m.

Monday through Friday 10a.m. to 3p.m.

Saturday www.shindigpaperie.com Facebook: Shindig Paperie Instagram: @shindigpaperie

SKYE ON THE TOWN

Recognizing that in a world of e-vites, status updates and tweets, some occasions call for substance and style, Shindig Paperie was born. Our well-curated collection includes personalized stationery, greeting cards and gifts, as well as invitations for every occasion. We carry many unique, artisan lines previously unavailable in the area, sure to bring joy to the hearts of paper lovers.

Featured Lines Crane • William Arthur • Haute Papier • Bella Figura • Smock • Rifle Paper Co. • Sugar Paper • Kate Spade • Russell + Hazel • 1canoe2

620 N. College Ave., Suite 103 • Fayetteville, AR

Contact Information 479.251.1404 10a.m. to 6p.m.

Monday through Saturday 12p.m. to 5p.m.

Sunday www.skyeonthetown.com Facebook: SkyeOnTheTown Instagram: @skyeonthetown

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• The Stables - Gather in the newly renovated, 4,000-square-foot

Skye on the Town is an upscale boutique in Northwest Arkansas offering a wide variety of clothing, footwear and accessories all in the latest styles. We have on-hand stylists ready to assist you with your attire – from everyday to the most special of occasions. Skye on the Town is truly the boutique that has something for everyone.

STYLEMAKERS

SO INVITING

3067 N. College Ave. • Fayetteville, AR So Inviting is a gift shop in Fayetteville with something for everyone! So Inviting is filled with collectibles, gifts for baby, personalized items, décor for the current season, customizable stationery and Razorback fan favorites.

Contact Information 479.587.1800 10a.m. to 5:30p.m.

Monday through Friday 10a.m. to 4p.m.

Saturday Facebook: So Inviting Gifts Instagram: @soinvitinggifts

SOMETHING URBAN

The So Inviting staff looks forward to assisting you with all the elements of your special occasion - from the invitations to the table settings. Complimentary gift-wrapping, in-house printing, vinyl monogramming and bridal registries are available.

Brands Vietri • Juliska • Crane & Co. • Mariposa • Thymes • Caldrea • Trapp Beatriz Ball • Crossroads Pottery • Hen House • Embossed Graphics Zou Baby • Captain Rodney’s and many more.

643 W. Dickson St. • Fayetteville, AR In the spring of 2014, Something Urban (a boutique established in 1999) got a new owner and a new look! Megan Kelsey has a bachelor’s degree in apparel studies from the University of Arkansas and brings her expertise in styling, merchandising and buying to her role as the owner/buyer of this Fayetteville favorite.

Contact Information 479.442.0140 10a.m. to 7p.m.

Monday through Saturday 11a.m. to 5p.m.

Sunday

www.shopsomethingurban.com Facebook: Something Urban Instagram: @somethingurban Twitter: @somethingurban Pinterest: somethingurban

VINTAGE VIOLET

New Owner • New Look • New Something Urban

118 W. South St. • Fayetteville, AR

Contact Information 479.966.4241 11a.m. to 6p.m.

Monday through Saturday 12p.m. to 5p.m.

Sunday

Something Urban brings big city style to Fayetteville at affordable prices. We are dedicated to providing fashion-forward clothing, accessories and shoes for women. Come shop our newest addition: menswear! You can shop in store with a free personal stylist or visit us online for hassle-free shopping. Don’t forget we’re pet-friendly!

www.shopvintageviolet.com Facebook: Shop Vintage Violet Instagram: @vintagevioletboutique

Vintage Violet is NWA’s sweetest boutique. In our one-of-a-kind shop, you’ll find vintage gowns and cocktail dresses, clothing from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, hats/fascinators, jewelry, heels and accessories galore. The Vintage Violet team would love to help you find the perfect ensemble for any occasion including homecoming, prom or cotillion. We are THE (vintage) denim cutoff destination– we carry a variety of styles, lengths and distresses. Contact us about our dress-up birthday parties and our VV sisterhood events. We’re also excited to announce that our adjoining salon, Bombshell is now open!

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WORKING TO IMPROVE

KATHLEEN MCLAUGHLIN:

A Leading Lady hrough Walmart’s Global Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative, the company will help to provide training, market access and career opportunities to nearly 1 million women, many on farms and factories, ultimately opening opportunities for economic mobility. It’s no wonder the retail giant is investing in women; they make up the majority of its 245 million customers.

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation launched its Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative in an effort to leverage its global size and scale to improve women’s lives in 2011. For Walmart, empowering women isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also smart business –– helping the retailer better understand and serve its customers, find the best talent and promote economic growth in the communities it serves.

Walmart is working to change the lives of countless women around the world by 2016 through increased sourcing from women-owned businesses; training nearly 1 million women around the world; and promoting diversity and inclusion representation within its merchandising and professional services suppliers.

It was a perfect fit for Walmart to partner with the nonprofit Full Circle Exchange (online and in-store on Mother’s Day modulars) to sell products and gift items made by women, or women-owned businesses. Many of the items like coffee mugs, scarves, aprons, chocolates and greeting cards were designed and created by women in impoverished countries that may otherwise be unemployed.

Walmart CEO, Doug McMillon with Kathleen McLaughlin, president of the Walmart Foundation and senior vice president of Walmart Sustainability

THE LIVES OF WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

Kathleen McLaughlin speaks at the Walmart Global Sustainability Summit

Through partnerships like this, women are using their skills to build successful economic enterprises. By working with Walmart, nonprofits like Full Circle Exchange and the Women’s Bean Project enable women to support themselves and their families, creating a strong example for future generations. Why are projects like these so important? Women in emerging markets invest 90 percent of their income back into their families and communities, breaking the cycle of poverty.

Leading the charge behind Walmart’s giving is Kathleen McLaughlin, president of the Walmart Foundation and senior vice president of Walmart Sustainability.

Under Kathleen’s leadership, she has encouraged those supporting the training programs for women farmers and women working in factories to continue their efforts. She’s also seen the difference made by increased sourcing from womenowned businesses.

The retailer is working to strengthen the food system from field to fork, another initiative that’s close to Kathleen’s heart.

The initiative includes four pillars; a focus on improving the affordability of food by lowering the “true cost” for both customers and the environment, increasing access to food, making healthier eating easier, and improving the safety and transparency of the food chain. This commitment also includes a goal of providing four billion meals to those in need in the U.S. over the next five years.

Beginning this year, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation will provide nutrition education to 4 million U.S. households.

The company has reduced sodium in its Great Value brand, Marketside brand, and national food brand products by more than 13 percent, and sugar by more than 10 percent.

Because food production will need to roughly double by 2050 to keep up with global population growth and diet trends, Walmart

is working with supplier companies and others, to provide increased visibility over the next 10 years to agricultural yields, greenhouse gas emission, water usage and drive adoption of best practices in sustainable agriculture. While the fight against hunger continues, the company doesn’t want customers to have to choose between healthy and affordable produce and food items.

At the end of 2014, the Walmart Foundation launched Fight Hunger.

Spark Change., a nationwide campaign calling on the public to get involved in the fight against hunger. The campaign provided $3.7 million in grants from Walmart and participating suppliers to Feeding America and local food banks that provide hunger relief to millions of people in need of food assistance. Most recently through its food pantry holiday makeover, Walmart has pledged to award 1.5 million in grants across 75 local food pantries to improve vital facility infrastructure so that they may continue to provide meals to families in need.

Food banks are facing a growing need for donations due to high rates of food insecurity. Feeding America released its Hunger in America 2014 report showing that in a single year one in seven

Americans, including 12 million children turned to the Feeding America food bank network for assistance.

Walmart exceeded its $2 billion commitment to fight hunger one year ahead of schedule, and under Kathleen’s guidance, the Walmart Foundation has donated more than 1.5 billion pounds of food to those in need nationwide.

These new commitments to a more sustainable food system will further extend Walmart’s focus on helping families live better and feed a growing planet that’s about to house nine billion people.

“Hunger remains a serious issue in our country as millions of Americans may not know where their next meal will come from,” McLaughlin says. “By engaging our associates, customers and suppliers in the fight against hunger, we can make a positive impact on this issue and ensure families have access to the healthier and nutritious food they need.”

In Arkansas, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation donated more than $76 million in 2014, and customers and associates

Women weaving baskets for Gahaya Links, a Rwandan textile producer and Empowering Women Together participant, shares a humble beginning and an inspiring story.

raised $1.9 million. Additionally, more than 16 million pounds of food were donated, which is the equivalent of 13.9 million meals.

The Walmart Foundation works hard each year to closely evaluate its investments in Northwest Arkansas. Those investments are determined and awarded based on the need locally and the grant applications received. Last year, Kathleen and the Walmart Foundation supported 14 local organizations to provide hunger relief and nutrition education to the Northwest Arkansas community. Some of the foundation’s local work can be seen first-hand within the Rogers School District, Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and the Samaritan Community Center.

The Walmart Foundation provided a $197,566 grant to the Rogers School District to start the Breakfast in the Classroom program at four local elementary schools: Northside Elementary, Westside Elementary, Russell Jones Elementary, and Frank Tillery Elementary. Breakfast in the Classroom provides free breakfast to every student, every day of the school year. This grant has benefited more than 2,300 local students.

The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank has received $1.1 million

from the Walmart Foundation over the past five years. While the majority of the funding was used to purchase much needed food for those who are at-risk in the community, recent funding will help make facility updates and purchase a new refrigerated truck to meet the demand of food pick up from local donors.

Also over the past five years, the Walmart Foundation has donated $461,900 to the Samaritan Community Center. The donation supports a snackpack program that provides food over the weekend for children in need. These children generally rely on school meals as their main source of food during the week, and would go without meals over the weekend without this program.

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts that draw on the strengths of Walmart in the arenas of sustainability, economic opportunity and community. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit www.foundation.walmart.com.

Through the Global Women’s Economic Empowerment Initative, Walmart has committed to making a substantial

Leticia started making gourmet fried plantains in her kitchen in Guatemala, and now she’s a successful Walmart supplier with a growing business.

difference for women in three key areas – sourcing, training and diversity and inclusion – all by the year 2016.

An estimated 224 million women started or run businesses in 67 countries around the world. Walmart is working to source $20 billion from women-owned businesses for its U.S. business by 2016.

Walmart is taking a leadership role in providing opportunities for underserved women around the world because it promotes economic growth and better lives for their families. The company is committed to training 500,000 women farm workers in the

emerging markets; train 200,000 women in the U.S. from lowincome households so they can obtain higher-quality employment opportunities; and train 60,000 women in 150 factories so they can be successful in the workplace, at home and in their communities.

Just as the company has taken steps to attract, retain and develop women and minorities internally, Walmart is extending this challenge to its primary suppliers. The retailer has developed an online tool and database to begin tracking gender and diversity representation among merchandise and professional service suppliers working with Walmart and Sam’s Club. n

EMPOWERING WOMEN Through the Global Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative, Walmart has committed to making a substantial difference for women in three key areas – sourcing, training and diversity and inclusion – all by the year 2016.

An estimated 224 million women started or run businesses in 67 countries around the world. Walmart is working to source $20 billion from women-owned businesses for its U.S. business by 2016.

Walmart is taking a leadership role in providing opportunities for underserved women around the world because it promotes economic growth and better lives for their families. The company is committed to training

500,000 women farm workers in the emerging markets; train 200,000 women in the U.S. from low-income households so they can obtain higher-quality employment opportunities; and train 60,000 women in 150 factories so they can be successful in the workplace, at home and in their communities.

Just as the company has taken steps to attract, retain and develop women and minorities internally, Walmart is extending this challenge to its primary suppliers. The retailer has developed an online tool and database to begin tracking gender and diversity representation among merchandise and professional service suppliers working with Walmart and Sam’s Club.

Sheroes Welcome

WALMART’S COMMITTED TO HIRING VETERANS Growing up in Enid, Okla., home of Vance Air Force Base, April Legere was used to being around military families and their children. When she finished her bachelor’s degree, she knew that to be competitive in the job market she would need to consider graduate school. Knowing the funds required and her admiration of the Air Force, April decided to continue her educational journey by joining the U.S. Air Force as a commissioned officer.

Being an officer in the U.S. Air Force meant that April and her daughter, born in Washington D.C. shortly after April’s commission, would be moving a lot. From living in Washington D.C., to the Middle East, Italy and Portugal (just to name a few), April understands the challenges of being a military mom. She explains that the responsibility of raising a child and serving the country she loves was all about balance. “I made sure my daughter always had quality time with me and that I was serving my country in a manner that I was proud of,” she says.

April proudly served in the Air Force for eight years and completed a master’s degree in management before she started her transition from active duty to civilian life. This transition can be difficult and with so many veterans coming home from active service in the last few years, finding a career can be challenging. April heard about a job fair sponsored by Walmart and hosted by a Military Family Support Center. Walmart has historically been committed to hiring veterans, and April was quickly hired as a Finance Recruiter.

“Walmart provided the opportunity to establish roots for me and my daughter Sofia,” she says. “It enabled me to start a new chapter in my professional career.” In only a few short years April has continued her career advancement at Walmart—now serving as the Sam’s Club Senior Manager on the Sam’s Club HR Team.

Veterans are highly trained individuals who come into the job market with leadership skills and an ability to connect with their team. They add to the company’s diversity through unparalleled experiences that are key to a company’s success. Walmart’s belief is “If you fight for your country you shouldn’t have to fight for a job.” The retailer proved its commitment to this motto in 2013 when the company pledged to hire 100,000 veterans by the year 2018 though the “Veterans Welcome Home” commitment. By December of last year Walmart had already hired 72,000 veterans, and the numbers continue to rise.

For April, connecting with other veterans at Walmart has not only helped her transition into the work force but has enabled her to give back as well, a privilege she truly values.

“The culture at Walmart is perfect for new vets coming home,” she adds.

We’re thankful for April’s dedication to serving our country, and Walmart’s dedication to all members of the military, veterans, and their families who now are afforded more jobs and the opportunity for meaningful careers. n

April Legere pictured with her daughter Sofia

6•5•15 RELAY FOR LIFE

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Relay for Life is an organized, overnight community fundraising walk. Teams camp out and take turns walking throughout the night. Events will be held in Benton County, Washington County and Siloam Springs.

Relay For Life is the main fundraising event locally for the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org.

6•6•15 STARRY, STARRY NIGHT ALMOST VAN GOGH MASTERPIECE CHALLENGE YOUTH BRIDGE, INC.

This art show and sale is a very unique fundraiser.

Teams and individuals are given three colors to use to attempt and recreate a popular painting. All paintings will be judged during the event and individuals may bid on any work of art. For more information, call 479.575.9471 or visit www.youthbridge.com.

6•11•15 ART OF WINE FESTIVAL WALTON ARTS CENTER

Join Arkansas’ largest wine festival, featuring hundreds of wines, amazing food and signature silent auctions—all benefiting Walton Arts Center programs. For tickets and more information, please visit www.waltonartscenter.org or call 479.443.5600.

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who • what • where 6•11•15 SPARKLE & SPURS GALA

6•11•15 to 6•13•15 CANCER CHALLENGE

6•13•15 COLOR DASH 5K

Help give cancer the boot at the Sparkle & Spurs Gala, held in conjunction with the 22nd Annual Cancer Challenge. Wear your favorite western party attire. To purchase a table or tickets, call 479.273.3172 or visit www.cancerchallenge.com.

One weekend, one community, one fight for one cause, it’s the 22nd Annual Cancer Challenge.

This premier charity event includes: golf and tennis tournaments, trap shoot, 5k/10k run/walk and party on the patio. To sponsor, volunteer, donate or participate, please visit www.cancerchallenge.com.

Come join other runners for a colorful, fun, family friendly 5k. For more information, visit www.ymcanwa.org.

CANCER CHALLENGE

CANCER CHALLENGE

6•12•15 TASTE OF SUMMER

NWA MERCY FAMILY YMCA Join the Mercy Family YMCA for a social evening filled with information about the YMCA, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and cocktails.

All proceeds will benefit the Strong Kid’s Campaign, which helps support schola r s h i p p ro g r a m s f o r families. For details, visit www.ymcanwa.org.

6•12•15 to 6•21•15 MAGIC/BIRD

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER

Follow the story of basketball stars Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers and Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics— their rise from college basketball to the NBA, Olympic Dream Team, and ultimately their long-running friendship. For tickets and more information, visit www.rogerslittletheater.org.

EOA Children’s House Summer Salsa Mike and Gracie Ziegler

NWA MERCY FAMILY YMCA

6•13•15 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DOG WALK

The 4th Annual NWA Dog Walk in Bentonville hosts over 150 dogs and their owners. Come walk and talk with pet professionals that set up booths to share information about pet services offered in NWA. The walk takes place at the Bentonville North Trails. For more information, visit www.nwadogwalk.org.

6•13•15 BARN DANCE

HORSES FOR HEALING Kick up your heels and shake your tail at the Horses for Healing Barn Dance featuring dinner, live music, Original Butt Sketch artists and a silent auction. Proceeds help provide therapeutic riding opportunities for individuals with special needs in Northwest Arkansas. For tickets, visit www.horsesforhealingnwa.org.

6•13•15 DRINK THE GARDEN THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION

Experience The Peel Mansion’s Heritage Gardens in full summer bloom while sampling cocktails infused with herbs from its gardens and locally grown produce. For details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

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6•16•15 COCKTAILS IN THE GARDEN

6•21•15 FATHER’S DAY BLUES PARTY

Cocktails in the Garden is a casual, social event that pairs a special beverage with a garden feature and includes light hors d’oeuvres. For more information, call 479.750.2620 or visit www.bgozarks.org.

Treat your dad to a special outdoor Father’s Day blues party that features stars of the Eureka Springs Blues Festival. For more information, please call 479.253.5841 or visit www.turpentinecreek.org.

6•18•15 SPARK OF HOPE

6•22•15 to 6•28•15 WALMART NW ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY P&G

BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Join SPSFNWA at the Fayetteville Town Center for the Spark of Hope where endowed scholarships are awarded. Visit www.spsfnwa.org or call 479.935.4888 for more details.

6•19•15 SUMMER SALSA

EOA CHILDREN’S HOUSE This casual summer party features a Mexican menu, festive beverages, live music and dancing, a salsa tasting competition and a unique silent auction. For more information, visit www.childrenshousenwa.org.

6•19•15 to 6•21•15 TOUR DE FUN FESTIVAL TEEN ACTION & SUPPORT CENTER

The Tour de Fun is back with 100k and (NEW) 50k bike rides, a 5k walk/ run and a kid’s area in nostalgic downtown Rogers. For details and to register, visit www.teenaction.org.

TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGES

The biggest event and golf tournament in Northwest Arkansas hits the links at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers for the ninth-straight year. The LPGA raises thousands of dollars for local charities each year.

Visit www.nwachampionship.com for more information.

6•24•15 PANTENE BEAUTIFUL LENGTHS

One in three women will be affected by cancer in her lifetime. Many of these women will lose their hair. You can help by donating eight inches of your hair to create wigs for these women at the Pantene Beautiful Lengths event at the Walmart Northwest Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. For details, visit www.beautifullengthsnwa.com.

Pantene Beautiful Lengths LPGA player Ai Miyazato with Gisel Ruiz and hair donors, Chloe Ellis and LPGA player Jacqui Concolino

6•26•15 RED, WHITE & BABY BLUE JACKSON L. GRAVES FOUNDATION

Bring your friends to The Garden Room in Fayetteville. This fun event includes live music, silent auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

Proceeds help provide funding to improve the quality of life and care for neonatal and pediatric patients and their families in critical care situations.

For details, call 479.799.9592 or visit www.jacksongraves.org.

6•27•15 DREAM BIG

CHILDREN’S SAFETY CENTER Join the Children’s Safety Center for a night of live music by Boom Kinetic, food from local restaurants, cocktails, a themed basket raffle, cigar and wine pull, silent and live auctions.

Visit www.childrensafetycenter.org for more information.

6•2015 (TBD) A NIGHT WITH THE STARS

RONNIE BREWER FOUNDATION

Corporate Sponsor Breakfast ALS Association Kurt Johnston, Mary Zettle and Adam Dill

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The Ronnie Brewer Foundation raises money for the Boys & Girls Club of Fayetteville at its annual charity gala.

For more information, please visit www.ronniebrewerjr.com.

6•2015 (TBD) CORPORATE SPONSOR BREAKFAST ALS ASSOCIATION

Come enjoy breakfast and special guest speakers to raise awareness, funding and support for families in Arkansas facing the challenges of ALS. For more information, please visit www.als-arkansas.org.

6•2015 (TBD) SUMMER FUN RUN

CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE The Summer Fun Run’s ninth annual “Ride for Life” benefits Circle of Life Hospice. For details, please visit www.summerfunrun.org.

6•2015 (TBD) CONCERT IN THE GARDEN BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring local music groups. For details, visit www.bgozarks.org.

6•2015 (TBD) HIKE FOR HOSPICE

CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE

Join the 4th Annual three, four or five-mile hike at Devil’s Den State Park to help raise funds for hospice caregiver’s education, training and certification. For more details, visit www.climbforcomfortandcare.org.

IN 2015,

TYSON FOODS WILL DONATE

100 Million

POUNDS OF PROTEIN At a company like Tyson Foods, Inc., being socially responsible is important.

As Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Annetta Young has seen first hand just how far the company’s giving can reach.

It’s estimated that one in five Arkansans struggle with food insecurity. With locally owned Tyson being one of the country’s largest producers of protein and prepared foods, Annetta feels the weight of the company’s responsibility to help others and thankfully Tyson is committed to fighting hunger on a large scale.

The company is also devoted to raising awareness through its Know Hunger campaign.

Part of this commitment means that Annetta and her team work with many local nonprofits like the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and the University of Arkansas Full Circle Food Panty to help eradicate hunger. They also work closely with Feeding America to quickly distribute large quantities of food throughout the United States.

One of the many accomplishments that Annetta is most proud of is the more than 100 million pounds of product that Tyson Foods will have donated across the country this year – a commitment to fighting hunger that started 15 years ago.

Many philanthropic ideas at Tyson Foods begin at the grass-roots level. In 2005, when Hurricane Katrina hit, the company was one of the first on the scene with its refrigerated fleet of trucks – the largest in the United States – with employees feeding thousands of victims in need. Having these trucks meant being able to provide ice and refrigeration when it was scarce. From this came the program Meals that Matter—a specialized disaster relief trailer and team that travels to places of natural disaster feeding the masses and assisting any way they can.

Tyson is known for having homegrown talent and Annetta is just one example of just that.

After graduating from the University of Central Arkansas and a brief stent in Denver, she started her career at Tyson Foods Inc. as an assistant to Archie Schaffer – who serves as Tyson’s Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs. Over the last 20 years, Annetta has worked in various capacities. She and Archie have seen the CSR team grow tenfold. While this is something to be very proud of, Annetta will tell you that she is most proud of the astounding work the team has been able to accomplish worldwide.

In 2014 Tyson partnered with World Vision to take teams to Tanzania and show the local farmers how to grow chickens productively and efficiently. Annetta believes this is just the beginning of something larger and is exited to see the charitable footprint Tyson leaves globally.

“I love that the company has grown to be a global force, and so has its charitable giving,” Annetta says. “And I’m just happy to be a part of it.” We know the heart and philanthropic efforts behind Tyson Foods wouldn’t be the same without her continued leadership and personal commitment to fighting hunger. Here’s to a lady leading the way. n

Annetta Young Director of Corporate Social Responsibility

7•1•15 to 7•4•15 RODEO OF THE OZARKS

Saddle up for the Rodeo of the Ozarks in support of local charities.

Events include a parade through downtown Springdale and PBR bull riding. For details, please visit www.rodeooftheozarks.org.

7•10•15 OPENING NIGHT GALA ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS

Celebrate the start of the ACO’s 49th season at the Opening Night Gala for its popular summer musical. For more details, visit www.acozarks.org.

7•13•15 BEAU CLASSIC

BEAU FOUNDATION

Hit the links at this annual golf t o u r n a m e n t G w e n a n d Te r r y Matthews founded in honor of their late son, Beau. All profits fund prenatal research and needs. Call 479.254.3696 for more information.

Susan G. Komen Ozark Football 101 Coach Bret Bielema with Komen staff and breast cancer survivors

who • what • where 7•18•15 FIREFLY FLING FESTIVAL BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

What a great community event that’s focused on getting adults and children outdoors and playing together. The Firefly Fling features activity stations manned by community partners, music, dance and nighttime drama. For more information, visit www.bgozarks.org.

7•24•15 BEACH BINGO BASH ELIZABETH RICHARDSON CENTER

Beach Bingo Bash is a fun, casual event including exciting games of bingo for prizes, tropical food and drinks and raffle drawings. All proceeds are used to enhance the lives and promote independence for children and adults with disabilities in Northwest Arkansas. Please visit www.ercinc.org for details.

7•24•15 to 8•9•15 SHREK THE MUSICAL

7•27•15 REINERT CUP CLASSIC

Based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, Shrek The Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. For tickets and more information, visit www.rogerslittletheater.org.

Join Ozark Guidance for the Reinert Cup Classic held at the Springdale Country Club. Proceeds support counseling services for Northwest Arkansas families. To sign up, visit www.ozarkguidance.com.

ROGERS LITTLE THEATER

7•26•15 to 8•10•15 BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NWA

Form your team of five to eight members, raise a minimum of $100 per bowler and join the thank-you party at the lanes. All proceeds go to support mentoring relationships and help children realize their potential and build their futures.

Call 479.966.4366 or please visit www.bbbsnwa.org/bfks to register your team.

OZARK GUIDANCE

7•2015 (TBD) FILL THE BUS

UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS School buses will be parked outside of Walmart stores in NWA and packed with essential school supplies for students in need. To learn more, visit www.unitedwaynwa.org.

7•2015 (TBD) FOOTBALL 101

SUSAN G. KOMEN OZARK Attend Football 101 for women and contribute to your knowledge of football while fighting breast cancer.

Join Coach Bret Bielema and staff to learn the basics of the game in a relaxed setting and experience Razorback football firsthand. For more information, call 479.750.PINK or visit www.komenozark.org.

7•2015 (TBD) KIDSCLUB BENEFIT ARKANSAS SUPPORT NETWORK

Arkansas Support Network’s 15th Annual fundraiser, benefiting the KidsClub program, will feature an evening of live music, silent auction and more. For tickets and details, visit www.supports.org or contact Ashley Starnes at astarnes@supports.org.

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MAGGIE CHAN

Unilever: Improving Health & Well-Being Unilever’s portfolio of food, beverages, home and personal care brands encourage millions of people to build good habits in health and hygiene, as well as promote good self esteem. The company’s ambitious nutritional targets also help people enjoy great food and healthier diets. With leading brands across water, sanitation and hygiene, Unilever is making a difference in health around the world. By 2020, Unilever will help more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being.

Maggie Chan, Customer Development Vice President of Unilever for Walmart International Business, has been with the company for 16 years. Born in China, Chan graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a degree in sociology. Under Chan’s leadership at Unilever China, the Global Customer team expanded from 60 to 250 people in just a few short years and perceived as Preferred Partner in Modern Trade.

With continuous faster growth than the market, Unilever China was recognized as a Key Strategic Partner by all global key retailers in the country.

Chan is proud to be part of a company that works to drive sustainable business practices. The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan sets out to decouple growth from Unilever’s environmental impact, while at the same time increasing positive social impact. Through Unilever’s Project Sunlight initiative, Unilever is motivating millions of people around the world to make sustainable living commonplace and help create a brighter future for children everywhere.

Unilever is also committed to sustainable sourcing. By 2020, the company will sustainably source all its soybeans. Because soy oil is used in everything from mayonnaise to dressings, Unilever believes this is an essential step for its business.

Another way Unilever is improving health and well-being is through its Dove self-esteem message. Women and girls all over the world feel pressure to be beautiful in order to be successful in life and Dove global research finds that self-criticism and anxieties about appearance and beauty develop at a young age.

Chan has personally seen the benefit of helping her 16 year-old daughter, Liane, build self-esteem through philanthropy.

Liane has found her strength in music and the arts with a self-titled CD that she wrote and produced all the music for. Chan and her daughter have also spent many hours as U.S. Ambassadors with the International Women’s Academy helping raise money for girls in Tanzania.

“It’s important to me, not just as a woman but as a mom, to help my daughter realize her role as a young woman and never underestimate the power she has to make a change,” Chan says.

Outside of Unilever, Chan is involved with the National Association of Professional Women. She also serves on the executive committee of The International Women’s Leadership Association where she was recognized as a Woman of Outstanding Leadership for her contributions to family, career and community. n

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who • what • where 8•13•15 to 8•14•15 GOLF TOURNAMENT AND BEACH PARTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY

Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life A Cool Summer Homecoming Gala Meredith Wiktorowski and Amy Callahan with Scottie Pippen

8•2015 to 10•2015 BOLD FOR GOLD CAMPAIGN

BENTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION The annual fall fundraising campaign supports projects and programs that enhance education opportunities for the students in Bentonville Public Schools. For more information, please visit www.bentonvilleschoolfoundation.org.

8•6•15 to 8•7•15 WILL GOLF 4 KIDS & COLOR OF HOPE

ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL The Will Golf 4 Kids and Color of Hope Gala are the biggest fundraisers of the year for Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The golf tournament is held annually at Kingswood Golf Complex in Bella Vista, while the gala is held at the John Q. Hammons Center.

For more information, please visit www.willgolf4kids.org.

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8•9•15 SKYDIVE FOR KIDS CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER

Jumpers pledge to raise $1,000 and skydive at Skyranch in Siloam Springs to help raise funds and awareness for abused children in Northwest Arkansas. For details, visit www.cacbentonco.com.

8•10•15 GOLF CLASSIC

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHIDREN’S SHELTER Enjoy a day of golf at Pinnacle Country Club to benefit abused and neglected children with a four-player scramble, lunch, prizes and more.

For details, visit www.nwacs.org.

8•13•15 ANNUAL STUDENT BENEFIT SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF BENTON COUNTY

The annual student benefit held at the John Q. Hammons Center recognizes scholarship recipients for his or her achievements. For details, visit www.spsfbc.com.

Kick off your weekend at the annual Beach Party. Then, enjoy a day of golf at the Kingsdale Complex in Bella Vista. For more information, visit www.bgcbentoncounty.org.

8•22•15 A COOL SUMMER HOMECOMING GALA KENDRICK FINCHER HYDRATION FOR LIFE

This is a cool way to spend an August evening and enjoy dinner, beverages, dancing, a silent auction and even a homecoming court. For details, visit www.kendrickfincher.org.

8•22•15 TOUR DE CURE

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION Join the ADA at Arvest Ballpark to ride, run and walk in the fight to stop diabetes. The event includes 20, 50 and 100-mile rides, a family ride and a 5k walk/run followed by a health festival. For more information, visit www.diabetes.org/nwatour.

8•2015 (TBD) CAMPAIGN KICKOFF

UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Join the United Way of Northwest Arkansas as they kick off the start of the annual fundraising campaign and help unite our communities to empower people and improve lives.

For more information, please visit www.unitedwaynwa.org.

8•2015 (TBD) GOING OVERHEAD FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

Centennial Bank will host its annual tennis tournament at the Fayetteville Athletic Club. Proceeds benefit several local charities. For details, call Kim Umber at 479.684.2251.

8•2015 (TBD) CONCERT IN THE GARDEN BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring local music groups and the beauty of the garden. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnics. For details, visit bgozarks.org.

8•2015 (TBD) 40TH ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY BASH OPEN AVENUES

Come help Open Avenues celebrate 40 years of service to the community.

Take a tour of these great facilities and see how they’ve grown and all that’s ahead for Open Avenues. For details, visit www.openavenues.org.

8•2015 (TBD) ACES FOR ARTS TENNIS TOURNAMENT ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS

Game. Set. Match. This tennis tournament, hosted at the Fayetteville Athletic Club will benefit the gallery season and provide scholarships for incoming students. For more information, visit www.acozarks.org.

LORI BROWN

a heart for giving lthough Lori Brown wasn’t born in Northwest Arkansas, she’s lived here for 18 years. She even obtained her master’s degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas. As anyone who’s been in the community for even a short amount of time, Lori knows that giving back is an important part of living here.

As Vice President of Sales for Kimberly Clark in Rogers, Lori leads the company’s Family Care business with Walmart, which includes paper products like Kleenex, Viva and Cottonelle. She brings two decades of sales and management experience to Kimberly Clark, after a 19-year career with Hillshire Brands (formerly Sara Lee).

During her career with Hillshire Brands, Lori held eight different positions of increasing responsibility, including five years in the corporate office.

It’s no surprise that a great company like Kimberly Clark wanted Lori to be at the forefront of its local team. She’s not only a leader in the business community, but when it comes to community involvement, Lori’s the first to volunteer.

The number of nonprofits that Kimberly Clark supports in Northwest Arkansas is staggering. However, giving back is part of the company’s mission to create a better life for families around the world. In 2013, Kimberly Clark and its employees contributed $35 million in cash and product donations for charitable causes worldwide. As part of that amount, the Kimberly Clark Foundation matched $1.5 million in employee giving and awarded about $700,000 in grants to charities where its employees or their spouses volunteered more than 80,000 hours of their time.

To thousands of Kimberly Clark employees, giving of themselves isn’t a corporate strategy, it’s an extension of their spirit of caring.

Each year, hundreds of Kimberly Clark employees worldwide devote their time, talent and financial resources to support community events, local and international causes and disaster relief efforts – and Lori is no exception.

“I love that Kimberly Clark has a huge heart for giving in the community,” Lori says. The company is committed to helping

women and children, and those kinds of organizations are ones that I believe in giving to as well.”

In Northwest Arkansas you’ll find Kimberly Clark’s giving connected with the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County, The Jones Center, United Way, CASA, and The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, among many others.

Lori is very active in the community. She currently serves as the Regional Co-Chair for the Network of Executive Women and is also serving on the Executive Leadership Team for the American Heart Association Heart Walk. She’s a board member for the Center of Retailing Excellence at the University of Arkansas, as well as the Rogers-Lowell Chamber. However, the nonprofit that’s probably the closest to her heart is the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, where she served as secretary for seven years.

“Overcoming food insecurity is the foundation for improving education and building a productive community,” Lori says. “As a volunteer with the Northwest Aransas Food Bank, I’ve seen the amount of people impacted by hunger in our community, and it’s eye-opening. It’s heart wrenching that kids go to school hungry and can’t learn effectively. While it may seem that we’re a community with abundance, there are definitely a lot of people struggling too.

Supporting the food bank is something that’s close to my heart.”

This year Lori and her husband Mike will celebrate 20 years of marriage. The couple live in Springdale with their two teenage sons, Mason and Marcus. n

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Color of Hope Gala It is said that the color turquoise attracts money, success and love. So it seems fitting that the 2014 Color of Hope Gala once again raised the bar for giving back in Northwest Arkansas.

The 21st annual Will Golf 4 Kids golf tournament and seventh annual Color of Hope Gala had record sponsorships and attendance. There were more than 1,100 golfers who participated and some 1,200 guests at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers in all hues of blue and green-turquoise.

Mollie Page, Joe Bouma and Rebecca Chanyi

Duane and Constance Kuske

Emily Davis and Katie Marrs

Will Golf 4 Kids and the Color of Hope Gala have both provided incredible support for Arkansas Children’s Hospital over the years; last year was no different. The 2014 events raised a combined $745,000.

These funds will be used to keep Arkansas Children’s Hospital Angel One helicopters in the skies, allowing them to provide lifesaving care to the most critically ill and injured children in the state. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Centers for Children in Lowell, which provides 21 specialty pediatric clinics for local patients.

Jill and Mike Sewell served as gala chairs and Mike also served as co-chair of the golf tournament along with Kyden Reeh. The gala honored the 2014 Champion Family—Mark and Jenessa Bailey and their son, Dyer.

Just days before his third birthday, Dyer woke with his neck locked looking left – a very dangerous neck dislocation on his spinal cord The Champion Family that could have left him paralyzed.

Jenessa, Mark and Dyer was immediately transferred Dyer Bailey to Arkansas Children’s Hospital via Angel One. Thankfully, after treatment, Dyer was able to move his head and neck. He had to relearn to walk, but now is an energetic boy with a bright future.

With all the turquoise décor, the Color of Hope Gala also included a gourmet dinner and dessert, along with the signature “Hopetini” provided by Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Guests helped raise funds for the hospital through live and silent auctions, which included items like a Hawaiian retreat for two and dinner with Razorback Coach Bret Bielema. To close out the evening, Al Paris and the Heartbreakers had partygoers dancing late into the night.

We’re looking forward to the 2015 Will Golf 4 Kids and Color of Hope Gala — to be held Aug. 6 and 7. This year’s gala will be an all white celebration in honor of the amazing work Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides for children like Dyer each day. n Sponsored By: Trevor Mansker and Becca Duncan

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Laura Appleman with Pam and David Lightfoot

Anna and Carl George

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who • what • where 9•12•15 WILD BUNCH

OZARK NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER

9•4•15 SPORTS HALL OF HONOR RAZORBACK FOUNDATION

The University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor recognizes those who represented the university through excellence in athletics and community service. For more information, please call Elizabeth Sullivan at 479.575.7141 or visit www.razorbackfoundation.com.

9•5•15 to 9•7•15 PRAIRIE GROVE CLOTHESLINE FAIR ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS

The beautiful Battlefield Park in Prairie Grove comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the Clothesline Fair—the oldest craft fair in our area.

Visit www.acozarks.org for more information.

9•8•15 SAVOR THE FLAVOR

WASHINGTON REGIONAL FOUNDATION FAITH IN ACTION

Experience a walking tasting tour of the best restaurants on and around Dickson Street in Fayetteville.

Proceeds benefit Faith in Action, a service providing free non-medical services to homebound seniors in Washington and Benton counties.

For details, call 479.463.7862 or visit www.wregional.com.

The 14th Annual British Car and Cycle Show featuring over 125 British cars and motorcycles will be located at Agri Park on North Garland Street in Fayetteville. For details, please visit www.britishironnwa.org.

9•12•15 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

9•13•15 PATRIOT DAY EVENT

Put on your walking shoes and get moving for a great cause in Northwest Arkansas. For details, visit www.alz.org or call 479.273.5559.

This family-friendly event honors the lives lost on 9/11 and shows appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our nation’s “Sheep Dogs.” For more details, please visit www.sheepdogia.org.

9•12•15 POLO IN THE OZARKS LIFE STYLES, INC.

Polo in the Ozarks is a family-friendly event with a children’s area that includes camel rides, petting zoo, an exciting polo match, tailgating, silent and live auctions, and a gala featuring dinner and dancing under the stars. For more details, please visit www.lifestylesinc.org.

SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE

9•17•15 CHERISHING CHILDREN DINNER

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER Individuals who work with victims of child abuse are invited to hear Michelle Knight, a child abuse survivor. Visit www.cacbentonco.com.

9•8•15 CHEFS IN THE GARDEN BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS

Stroll through the fall gardens while enjoying cooking demonstrations and tastings from the area’s finest chefs.

A bar and a small silent auction are included. For more information, call 479.750.2620 or please visit www.bgozarks.org.

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Enjoy this free event featuring ONSC’s naturalist teachers and area experts on environmental science including entomology, biology, birds, reptiles, art, botany and more. For more details, visit www.onsc.com.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

Razorback Foundation Sports Hall of Honor Robert Cox, Jeff Wright and Byron Hatch

9•12•15 BRITS IN THE OZARKS CAR SHOW

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Chefs in the Garden Mandy Macke, Chad and Brandy Cox, Laurie Blair

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In keeping with tradition, the 21st Annual Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas Charity Ball, presented by Walmart/Sam’s Club along with Lee and Linda Scott, proved to be a night to remember. Over the past two decades, this signature evening has evolved from a small affair held in the gymnasium at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church to a premier social event at the John Q. Hammons Center with over 1,400 guests in attendance. Once again – the menu, the music, and the message made for a memorable evening.

Clark and Karen Ellison

Dick and Nancy Trammel

The festivities started with a VIP reception where the Mercy Foundation presented awards of distinction to The Jones Trust, the Soderquist Family and Jodi Lightner.

A designated social hour followed the reception. During dinner, stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton entertained the crowd with his observational and sarcastic humor.

However, it was top country artist Danielle Bradbery who truly stole the show by charming hearts with her soulful rendition of O’ Holy Night. It is no surprise that Danielle captured America’s attention in recent years by winning Season 4 of NBC’s The Voice as she makes her mark on the industry that she loves.

Gordon and Jill Goss with Holly and Jim Breach

Eric and Dawn Pianalto

Another individual who continues to do the same is local philanthropist, Dick Trammel. Some may wonder how one man’s call to action can generate such an immediate response…unless that man is the one and only, Mr. Trammel. Along with the entire Dickey Ray Club, he is known for raising money in minutes for worthy and noble causes in Northwest Arkansas. This year proved to be no exception as the club’s total for Charity Ball exceeded $135,000.

Lisa and Jeff Gearhart, Charles and Shannon Holley, Jeff and Jennifer Necessary

Cindy and Greg Blair with Omer Gajial and Dr. Shirin Issa

Dr. Steve and Susan Goss with country artist Danielle Bradberry

Ed and Joan Clifford with Kate and Adam Arroyos

Eric and Elda Scott

lton, John Davis, comedian Ryan Hami Michelle and Tom Hauge

David Thrasher, Jo Soderquist and Linda Thrasher Sister Chabanel Finnegan with Diane and Wayne Callahan

Darlene and Dr. Gerald Tuohy

In regards to Mercy, the dollars have instantly added up, and multiplied, for women and children’s services in our community. The Dickey Ray Club selected the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as the new project focus. Having the necessary equipment to provide expert care is paramount for the health, wellness, and survival of Mercy’s tiniest patients – premature babies. Moving from a Level II to a Level III NICU shows the hospital’s commitment to meeting patients where they are while serving the community’s health care needs.

Past donations have supported Dickey Ray Club projects such as: Mercy Mobile Health, Sisters Women’s Health Boutique and the Sister-to-Sister fund, a 4D Heart Ultrasound, Vein Viewer, and Stereotactic Breast Biopsy. The Susan Barrett Women with a Mission Society, established in 2009, also seeks to support health care in Northwest Arkansas. Through pooled resources and collaboration, this distinguished group of women has purchased much-needed medical equipment including a Cesarean delivery surgical table, BiliChek system for newborns and breast ultrasound system.

Liz Fernandez and Meagan Roberts with country artist Danielle Bradberry

Steve and Susie Galen

The 2015 Charity Ball included one unexpected surprise – a special tribute to Clark Ellison, Mercy Health Foundation Regional Vice-President, who celebrated his 16th year with Mercy. Reflecting on the foundation’s success, he said, “I consider it a privilege to live and work in such a generous community. Thank you to our sponsors, supporters, and friends who continue to make Mercy an important giving priority.”

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Please save-the-date, December 5, 2015, for Mercy’s 22nd Annual Charity Ball. We’re looking forward to another divine night! n Daniel and Emily Espinosa

Sister Josetta Brown, Susan Barrett and Sister Veronica Doolin

Mesha and Josh Yates

Nathan and Serena Smith, Murray and Tyler Austin, Michelle and Steve Timmerman, Kimberly and Don Schapp, Sara and Alex May

Laura Holt, Cheryl Mayhall, Willa Lyon and Linda Phillips

Walt and Melanie Gallagher

Peter Akinleye, Greg and Lisa Jorgensen, Tarah McConnell, Matt Richie, Monica and George Diaz Arist and Mary Beth Mastorides

A Heritage of Empowering Women In December 1831, Catherine McAuley and two companions took vows to become the first Sisters of Mercy and began the work that became the root of the Mercy health care ministry.

We’re proud that women continue to be a driving force in Mercy today, bringing Mercy’s mission to life through compassionate care and exceptional service. With 40,000 co-workers and 2,000 providers in seven states, Mercy employs approximately 30,000 women. In Northwest Arkansas, 80% of the workforce is female, made up of more than 1,800 health care co-workers. Locally, Sister Anita DeSalvo, RSM, and Sister Lisa Atkins, RSM, APRN, have answered the call and serve as healing hands to those in need.

After more than 183 years, Catherine McAuley’s legacy endures, empowering women of Mercy to improve the lives of people in our community.

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9•17•15 to 9•21•15 CHARITY CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS

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9•28•15 THE GOLF EVENT

THE JONES CENTER

Come enjoy this annual weeklong event that includes a tennis and golf tournament at Pinnacle Country Club, VIP dinner and Friday night gala.

For more information, please visit www.nwacharitychallenge.org.

Join friends of The Jones Center at Springdale Country Club for their annual golf tournament. Both morning and afternoon flights are available, along with lunch and beverages. For details, please visit www.thejonescenter.net.

9•19•15 GIVE THANKS. WALK.

9•2015 (TBD) GOLF FOR A CAUSE

A family friendly 5k walk to benefit the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.

For more information, please visit www.givethankswalk.org.

Hit the links at Springdale Country Club and enjoy a special guest speaker at this annual event. For more information, please visit www. rmhcofarkoma.org.

ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

9•23•15 to 9•26•15 BIKES, BLUES & BBQ

Put on your chaps and black leather jacket, and head to Dickson Street in Fayetteville for one of the largest bike rallies in the country. Proceeds from the motorcycle rally benefit local charities. For more information, visit www.bikesbluesandbbq.org.

Life Styles, Inc. Polo In the Ozarks Donna Buell, Josh and Allison Tritt with daughter Josie, Alexandra and Matt Buell with daughter Phoenix

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9•2015 (TBD) GOLF THIS WAY WALK THIS WAY CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

One weekend: two fabulous events.

Golf this Way Tournament is followed by an exciting Walk this Way with the Finest. Join CFF for golfing, auctions, delicious foods, showcasing the top 30 young professionals in NWA. For more information, visit www.cff.org.

9•2015 (TBD) WALK FOR FOOD ALLERGY

9•2015 (TBD) FALL CONCERT BENEFIT

Come walk to raise funds for food allergy research, education, advocacy and awareness. This special day will include fun activities for the entire family. To register and for details, please visit www.foodallergywalk.org.

Join ASN for a night out, listening to great music for a worthy cause—Kids Club, a summer program for children with disabilities. For details, visit www.supports.org.

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9•2015 (TBD) FAYETTEVILLE FIREFIGHTERS’ HERO HALF MARATHON

The Hero Half Marathon and 1-mile fun run is a fundraising race and community event hosted by the Fayetteville Firefighters’ IAFFLocal 2866 in partnership with the Cow Paddy Foundation. For more information and to register, please visit www.herohalfmarathon.com.

9•2015 (TBD) HOG COUNTRY BREAKFAST

LIFESOURCE INTERNATIONAL Enjoy a country breakfast where funds raised will help feed more than 1,200 families each month in Northwest Arkansas. For details, visit www.lifesourceinternational.org.

ARKANSAS SUPPORT NETWORK

9•2015 (TBD) BACON BOWL/BBQ YOUTH BRIDGE, INC.

Bacon Bowl features competitors testing their culinary skills to create the best bacon dishes. For details, visit www.baconbowl.net.

9•2015 (TBD) NWA BUSINESS WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

The annual conference will be held at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Visit www.nwabusinesswomensconference.com for details.

9•2015 (TBD) BUTTERFLY RACE

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT Enjoy a 5k to raise support for children who need genetic testing in Arkansas. For more details, visit www.butterflyrace.com.

When an apple a day is not enough...there’s the

APPLE CORE PROJECT he Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center (Center) might be one of the best-kept secrets in Northwest Arkansas. The new Affordable Care Act has helped many medically frail Northwest Arkansas residents to become eligible for Medicaid benefits. However, not enough physicians are available in NWA who are able to accept new Medicaid patients. Therefore, the Center has begun opening its doors to individuals and families who cannot find a Medicaid clinic to provide for their health care needs. The Center will continue to provide totally free medical, dental and pharmaceutical services for our most marginalized NWA residents, while expanding services to better meet community needs.

“The Center could not achieve its mission without help from our community volunteers and donors,” says Monika Fischer-Massie, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center.

In order to give the patients the medication they need, and the doctors and nurses the equipment and supplies necessary to care for the patients, the Center must annually raise its operating budget to underwrite the basic costs of keeping the clinic doors open and ready for the patients. Without financial support, supplies and lab results provided by Washington Regional Medical Center, Quest Northwest Arkansas Pathology Lab and donations provided by some of Northwest Arkansas’ largest home-grown corporations like Walmart, Tyson Foods, JB Hunt Transport Services and Harps Food Stores the Center would not be able to continue providing free medical, dental and pharmacy needs for Northwest Arkansas’ most needy residents.

Founded in 1986 with a mission to provide quality health care for low-income individuals regardless of their ability to pay, the Center operates using a small staff of nurses as well as more than 100 medical professionals (doctors, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, physical therapists and health educators) who volunteer each year to provide care for hundreds of medically frail individuals of all ages.

The medical, dental and pharmacy needs for Center patients are provided by a very dedicated staff of health care professionals. Volunteer doctors and Center staff nurses work at the clinic during the day and volunteer their time during evenings and weekends to provide basic medical care for individuals who frequent local churches to receive a warm meal, shelter and have some of their basic needs provided.

According to the Center’s Director of Development, Jane Guyton, Ed.D., the center provides more than 12,000 free medical, dental and pharmaceutical services last year for individuals in our Northwest Arkansas community that desperately need health care assistance. “I cannot imagine the feelings of despair that an individual would feel being sick and homeless, but it hurts even worse to imagine the horror that would be created to be unable to find health care for a loved one,” Guyton says.

“Donations from local churches, family foundations, civic organizations, big and small businesses, large corporations, hospitals and of course, individual donors keep the Center open. I’m not sure where our patients would be able to go for their health care without support from our local community,” Guyton says.

The Center’s Executive Director, Monika Fischer-Massie, Ph.D., and Director of Development, Jane Guyton, Ed.D.

The Center is strategically located in a new state-of-the-art facility in Fayetteville on Woolsey Avenue, just behind the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest Arkansas Campus. Individuals living throughout Northwest Arkansas who have no Medicaid or insurance and no means to pay for their health care needs can easily access the Center by using the network of walking trails that are located less than a block west of the center or the Ozark Regional Transit buses that stop right on Woolsey Ave., less than a few feet away from the clinic.

In response to the needs of our local residents, Guyton and Fischer-Massie developed the Northwest Arkansas Apple Core Project as a means for everyone to get involved and invest in giving the gift of health to less fortunate people in our community.

Guyton adds, “Our Northwest Arkansas community can only be as healthy as all the individuals that live here. Those of us that can afford our health care must make certain that those who cannot will be able to come to the Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center for their healthcare and dental needs. An investment of any kind in the Apple Core Project will help the Center care for our local citizens who are living in poverty.

We hope our local residents will join us in making Northwest Arkansas an even better place to live for everyone.”

The Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center will be launching a new name and logo in March with a public reception and ribbon cutting. The Center is located at 1100 N. Woolsey Ave. in Fayetteville. For information about making an investment in the Northwest Arkansas Apple Core Project, visit www.freehealthcenter.org or contact Jane Guyton or Monika Fischer-Massie at 479.444.7548. n The Apple Core Project is sponsored in-part by:

THE JONES CENTER’S

DeDe Priest, Donnie King and Kelly Kemp-McLintock

Northwest Arkansas partygoers were swept away to the Big Apple on Nov. 1 at The Jones Center’s Big

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Night gala. Attendees were invited into a spectacularly transformed center in Springdale to enjoy a night in the city that never sleeps. From Little Italy to the shops on Fifth Avenue, the evening was even bigger than we could have imagined.

Patrons began the evening with a wine reception and shopping at local stores like Masons, The Independent, Vintage Violet and The Pink Pig on the fabulous Fifth Avenue. Consultants from Pantene and Cover Girl were also available to offer beauty advice and tips. Honorary co-chairs DeDe Priest, Senior Vice President Fresh & Frozen Food Division at Walmart and Donnie King, President of North American Operations and Food Service at Tyson Foods Inc., thanked sponsors and attendees for their continued support of the The Jones Center, as well as the Northwest Arkansas community.

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For dinner, guests enjoyed a variety of delicious and intricate Italian fare by Tyson’s Executive Chef Mario Valdovino while a live auction ensued. The auction was hallmarked by not one, but two Ultimate Food & Wine Experience packages provided by Chef Mario. After a bidding battle for this exclusive dining experience, the dinner went for an astounding $7,000. Because the bidding was so fierce, Chef Mario took the stage and offered another dinner, helping raise even more money for The Jones Center.

Oscar and Nicole Garcia

Following the meal, guests enjoyed The Sweet Shop sponsored by General Mills and the University of Arkansas’ Hospitality and Restaurant Management Program which included an assortment of gourmet chocolates, high-end treats and decadent desserts. While indulging in the sweet treats, everyone was entertained by a special holiday ice skating performance in The Jones Center’s transformed version of Rockefeller Center. The evening concluded with guests hitting the dance floor at the Late-Night Night Club.

Randy and Karen Parker with Ben McLintock

The Jones Center’s Big Night gala proved to be another great success raising $200,000 to help support its year-round programs and one million visits. As The Jones Center celebrates 20 years in the Northwest Arkansas community, we expect this year’s Big Night to be even bigger, so join us on Nov. 14 for another spectacular evening. n Sponsored By:

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Steve and Lori Collins with Holly and Jim Breach Bob and Diane Shaw with Jennifer and Derek Gibson

Adam and Susan Dill

Bryson and Dee Moss, Mark and Mindy Sherwood, Heather and Tim Marrin

Becca Brisiel and Jena Anderson

Kate Hudson and Lindsey Stavely

Denise and Hershey Garner

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10•1•15 PINK RIBBON LUNCHEON SUSAN G. KOMEN OZARK

who • what • where 10•6•15 to 10•27•15 KAMPAIGN FOR KIDS

NWA CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

A celebration of all breast cancer survivors in the community, attendees will enjoy a featured speaker, survivor fashion show and silent auction. For details, call 479.750.PINK or please visit www.komenozark.org.

The NWA Circle of Friends will host its annual giving campaign benefiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital. For more information, call 479.725.0405.

10•1•15 to 10•3•15 SPRING VALLEY FLY FISHING INVITATIONAL

NWA MERCY FAMILY YMCA

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

Teams of two anglers will enjoy the fun of guided fly-fishing on the picture-perfect waters. In addition to two fishing days, you and your guest can take part in a fantastic social event. For more details, please visit www.cff.org/chapters/arkansas.

10•2•15 BILL FLEEMAN GENTLEMEN OF DISTINCTION

HOPE CANCER RESOURCES To see the latest men’s fashions, attend this annual fashion show and awards gala benefiting cancer support and education programs in Northwest Arkansas. For details, visit www.hopecancerresources.org.

10•3•15 to 10•4•15 AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS

The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled event for girls, their families, friends and favorite dolls. For more information, visit www.acozarks.org.

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10•8•15 HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Bring your child dressed in his or her costume for games, candy, food and zombie Zumba. To order tickets, please call 479.273.9622 or visit www.ymcanwa.org.

10•9•15 WINETOPIA

RESTORE HUMANITY A fantastic wine tasting event held at Pratt Place Barn with delicious cuisine, silent auction, wine toss and live musical entertainment. Visit www.restorehumanity.org for details.

Hope Cancer Resources Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction Jeannie Fleeman and Donny Hubbard

10•11•15 CHILDREN’S FUN RUN

THE NEW SCHOOL This family event features races for boys and girls, ages two years through seventh grade. For details, call Liz Anderson at 479.521.7037 or please visit www.thenewschool.org.

10•12•15 GOLF CLASSIC

WASHINGTON REGIONAL FOUNDATION

Walk to help fund life-changing research and create a world without Type 1 Diabetes. The funds and support raised help to turn Type 1 to Type None. For more information, visit www.walk.jdrf.org.

Hit the greens at Paradise Valley Athletic Club and support compassionate, high quality care for those in need. This one-day tour nament is a four-person scramble with morning and afternoon flights available. For more information, please call 479.444.9888 or visit www.wregional.com.

10•10•15 RUN/WALK TO DEFEAT ALS

10•16•15 SWING FOR THE CURE

More than just a few-mile trek, it’s an opportunity to bring hope to ALS patients, raise money for a cure and come together with your friends and family to fight for something you care about. For more details, please visit www.als-arkansas.org.

Swing for the Cure golf classic is hosted at Shadow Valley Country Club and includes a golf tournament and “Pink Tail” Reception. For more information, call 479.750.PINK or visit www.komenozark.org.

10•10•15 ONE WALK JDRF

ALS ASSOCIATION

SUSAN G. KOMEN OZARK

10•16•15 SUNNYSIDE OF LEADERSHIP CORPORATE BREAKFAST HAVENWOOD

Attend the fall corporate breakfast f o r H a v e n w o o d ’s Vo i c e o f Leadership series. The breakfast will include special guest panelists with executives from various industries having dialogue about topics pertaining to leadership.

For more information, please visit www.nwahavenwood.org.

t the birth of their third child, Katrina and Lance Osborne were elated to hold Ashton for the first time. Like any new parents, they doted on their daughter and couldn’t wait to bring her home to be with her older brother Caleb and sister Kinley.

While Ashton’s birth was such a joyous time, Katrina knew something just wasn’t right – even though doctors and nurses reassured her everything was fine. As time went on, Katrina continued to notice that Ashton wasn’t meeting milestones at the same rate as other infants her age.

So, as many loving parents would do, the Osbornes began to seek medical attention for Ashton. However, they continued to be reassured month after month that she was a healthy baby. But in her heart, Katrina knew the doctors were wrong and took Ashton to see an Arkansas Children’s Hospital genetic specialist via satellite at the Centers for Children in Lowell. It was then, at nearly a year old, that Ashton was diagnosed with “global delays” and blood tests were done to determine she had Mosaic Turner Syndrome. Because of their vast differences in symptoms, many genetic disorders can go unnoticed by health care providers.

Even though genetic testing has come leaps and bounds in identifying specific disorders, Katrina was informed that insurance would not cover the cost of these tests. She and Lance made the decision to pay thousands of dollars out of pocket to have the tests run. And before an official diagnosis is made, most therapy treatments aren’t covered by insurance.

While the Osbornes mourned the loss of a healthy child, they could finally embark on a journey to give Ashton everything she possibly needed to thrive. With Ashton now enrolled in therapy classes, Katrina met other parents of children with genetic disorders who didn’t know the exact diagnosis of their child because they couldn’t afford the cost of the tests. Empathizing with the fear of the unknown, Katrina and Lance decided to pay it forward.

Because running had become an outlet and sort of therapy for Katrina, she and Lance organized a 5k to raise money for other families – even if it meant just helping one child get genetic testing.

“Running is a time when I can just think, let go of everything and try to get centered,” Katrina says. “Through my faith, I’ve realized God is in control and has made this difficult situation purposeful and empowering in our lives.”

Much to Katrina’s surprise, her “little 5k with friends” raised more than $10,0000 in its first year – enough to help three families receive genetic testing. She and Lance have continued running and now organize a yearly race to raise money through their nonprofit, The Butterfly Effect.

With a desire to pay it forward, The Butterfly Effect has spread its compassionate wings to touch the lives of other families in need. And to Katrina, that has made all the difference. For more information or to get involved, please visit www.butterflyrace.com. n

“Knowledge is power,” Katrina says. “Just knowing what your child has is empowering as a parent; it takes the constant questions out of the equation. In a situation when you have no control, learning the diagnosis gives you a path to know what to expect and how to best treat your child.”

Dr. Lance and Katrina Osborne with children Kinley (5), Ashton (3) and Caleb (9)

10•31•15 HOWL-O-WEEN SPOOKTACULAR

TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE This annual event at the TCWR includes games, food, a children’s costume contest and the only opportunity to view animals at night.

Visit www.turpentinecreek.org or call 479.253.5841 for details.

10•31•15 TRICK-OR-TREAT OPEN THE FIRST TEE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Susan G. Komen Ozark Pink Ribbon Luncheon ian Amy Purdy, Kathlene Dalton and Trisha Smith Paralymp Alfrey, Mary Kari Nikolish,

10•17•15 SWEETEST DAY

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER Join the celebration reminding us that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning. This is an invitation-only event hosted at the lovely Pinnacle home of John and Karen Scholes. For details, please visit www.cacbentonco.com.

10•23•15 to 11•1•15 PARTNERS CARD WEEK ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE AUXILIARY

More than 160 retailers throughout the state offer cardholders 20 percent off merchandise. Cards are $50 each. For more details, please visit www.uamspartnerscard.com.

Sunnyside of Leadership Havenwood Breakfast Racquel Harris, Cyndi Nance, Sharon Orlopp, Karen Armstrong and Shelley Simpson

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10•30•15 MASK-A-READ: A LITERACY COSTUME PARTY

OZARK LITERACY COUNCIL Come dressed as your favorite author or character from a book. Held at The Garden Room in Fayetteville, it’s a night of costume contests, local fare, silent auction, live music and dancing. For more details, please visit www.ozarkliteracy.org.

A free community Halloween event presented by Coca-Cola that turns the indoor practice field at Rogers Heritage High into a huge miniature golf course. For more details, visit www.thefirstteenwar.org.

10•31•15 to 11•1•15 FAMILY FOTO FEST FAMILY NETWORK

This event provides families with professional portraits taken at the beautiful Mt. Sequoyah. Proceeds benefit young, first-time moms and their babies. To schedule your sitting, visit www.familynetworknwa.com.

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10•2015 (TBD) HALLOWEEN 5K FUN RUN AND 1K CHILDREN’S WALK REBUILDING TOGETHER NWA

Come in costume to Lake Bella Vista for this family fun race. Proceeds benefit low-income homeowners.

For more information, please visit www.rebuildingtogethernwa.org.

10•2015 (TBD) RAZORBACK RUN

FULL CIRCLE FOOD PANTRY Compete in a 15k run or 5k run/ walk brought to you by the Hogeye Marathon. To register, please visit www.hogeyemarathon.com.

10•2015 (TBD) THE BIG EVENT

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for an in-home reception, unique wine tasting and one-of-a-kind live and silent auctions. For more information, contact Sara at 479.966.4366 or email svanvleck@bbbsnwa.org.

10•2015 (TBD) CHILL WITH THE HILLS

7 HILLS HOMELESS CENTER Chill with the Hills is a casual evening event where guests are encouraged to wear jeans. The highlight of the evening is the Pig Drop with prizes for everyone. Visit www.7hillscenter.org.

10•2015 (TBD) GOLFTOBERFEST

SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Register your team for flights at Northwest Arkansas’ original mini-golf tournament. For details, please visit www.spsfnwa.org or call 479.935.4888.

10•2015 (TBD) KICK THE COMPETITION KICKBALL TOURNAMENT NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S SHELTER

Enjoy a day of competitive camaraderie to benefit abused and neglected kids at this unique fundraiser. Dozens of teams focus on competition, community and cause.

For more information, please contact Linda Phillips at lphillips@nwacs.org or 479.795.2417.

10•2015 (TBD) A NIGHT AT THE SPEAKEASY

JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF ROGERS-BENTONVILLE Enjoy a ‘20s themed event with live music, food, beverage and a silent auction. All proceeds go to support the projects for underprivileged children, youth and families in Benton County. For more information, visit www.jarb.org.

Restore Humanity Winetopia Michelle Fyfe, Kalyn Grimes, Katelynn Zoellner and Amanda Grimes

Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Hall of Honor Cambre Horne Brooks and Janet Ousterhout

10•2015 (TBD) FRESH START

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WOMEN’S SHELTER F re s h S t a r t i s t h e s i g n a t u re fundraising event for the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter. It is an evening of music, hors d’oeuvres and drinks centered on an auction of works from regionally renowned professional artists and art pieces donated by our clients from our in-shelter art program. For details, contact Eva at elaurine@nwaws.org.

10•2015 (TBD) MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Walk at this family-friendly noncompetitive 5k to benefit breast cancer research. The walk recognizes those who are dealing with breast cancer and those who have a special connection to breast cancer.

For more information, please visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/nwar.

10•2015 (TBD) MARLIN MEMORY MILE CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE

Circle of Life’s mission is to provide compassionate end-of-life and bereavement support for all of Northwest Arkansas. For details, visit www.marlinmemorymile.webs.com.

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10•2015 (TBD) TOM PAGNOZZI CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT, ULTIMATE TAILGATE & AUCTION PAGNOZZI CHARITIES

Join Pagnozzi Charities for morning and afternoon golf flights as well as the ultimate tailgate and auction for music, great food, drinks and dancing. Pagnozzi Charities provides disadvantaged youth with an open door to the same athletic experiences of their peers, following the Pagnozzi motto to “level the playing field.”

For more information, please visit www.pagnozzicharities.org.

10•2015 (TBD) HALL OF HONOR

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION The Hall of Honor recognizes educators, alumni and friends who have made extraordinary contributions to public education in Fayetteville. Held at the Fayetteville Town Center, the night features a reception, a meal prepared by Chef Miles James of James at the Mill and a ceremony. For more details, call 479.527.3655 or please visit www.fayedfoundation.org.

General Mills ladies volunteers at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter

Nourishing Lives t General Mills, diversity is both a value and a business strategy.

The company creates a diverse workforce by recruiting the best and brightest talent from all communities, and fortunately many of those talented individuals are living in Northwest Arkansas.

Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter Gala Jodie Sowers, Angela Celia, Nicole Newell, Jamie Needham, Jen Zhao, Maggie Molitor and Ashley Abel

The percentage of women corporate officers at General Mills is well above the national average. Women currently represent 48 percent of the company’s global workforce and two of five United States Retail division presidents are women, as well as the newly appointed chief marketing officer.

It’s no surprise that General Mills has continually been recognized on many different ranking lists, including “Best Companies for Working Mothers.”

Created more than a decade ago, the company has a Women’s Leadership Network that encourages women to create network opportunities, exchange ideas with management and ultimately get involved in the community. With dozens of mentoring programs taking place at General Mills, we’ve definitely seen the benefits on a local level.

In Northwest Arkansas, the General Mills team members are always the first in the line to help – especially the ladies of the group. Mary Zettle, director of sales for perishables, sets the example by her involvement with the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter, Mercy Hospital, Susan G. Komen Ozark Affiliate, and the Genesis Gymnastics Booster Club.

The General Mills women paved the way for others to serve in leadership roles in our community. With women committee members serving on multiple nonprofit boards and in volunteer positions, you’re always certain to see their smiling faces at any given nonprofit event.

Multiple women in the local General Mills office also hold roles within organizations in the community. Liz Fernandez serves on the Mercy Hospital Foundation Board; Emily Espinosa has a passion for CASA, is a trained advocate, and helps with multiple programs including the gala; Jamie Needham supports the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County with community involvement events and multiple committees; Brittany Ellison sits on the Paint the Town Red committee for the American Heart Association; and Ashley Abel helps the Susan G. Komen Ozark affiliate with its golf event.

JDRF Hope Gala Maggie Molitor, Jessa Sizek, Chaney Youngblood, Emily Espinosa, Casie Adams and Kathryn Ison

In addition to these charities, General Mills has women volunteers involved in other local charities such as The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, First Tee, Walton Arts Center, Child Advocacy Center, Big Brothers & Big Sisters and many more.

For more than 60 years, General Mills has given $1 billion in support to nonprofit organizations in the communities it serves and more than 75 percent of its employees worldwide volunteer in their communities. With a company commitment to nourishing lives, the General Mills team in Northwest Arkansas is definitely living out this mission. n

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Mary Zettle, Jamie Needham and Ashley Abel

who • what • where 11•14•15 BIG NIGHT

Alpha Kappa Alpha Celebrity Waiter Eva Marie David, Suze Francois and Colleen Hendren

11•5•15 5X5 AUCTION

ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS The 5X5 exhibition displays an average of 350 5 in. by 5 in. pieces of art created by artists from Northwest Arkansas and around the world.

Great jazz, hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting from Arkansas wineries make this the most fun fundraising event around. For more information, visit www.acozarks.org.

11•7•15 ART OF HOSPICE

CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE Enjoy an evening at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art that features an elegant black-tie dinner in the Great Hall and wine pairings inspired by artworks selected from the museum’s collection. For details, visit www.nwacircleoflife.com.

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THE JONES CENTER Don’t miss Northwest Arkansas’ signature event of the season.

Exclusive to 400 guests, come enjoy an upscale cocktail hour, shopping, a unique dining experience and decadent desserts all to benefit The Jones Center. For more information, please visit www.thejonescenter.net.

11•7•15 to 11•8•15 FAMILY FOTO FEST FAMILY NETWORK

This event provides families with professional portraits taken at the beautiful Mt. Sequoyah.

Proceeds benefit young, firsttime moms and their babies.

To schedule your sitting, visit www.familynetworknwa.com.

11•13•15 A VERY SPECIAL ART SHOW

SUNSHINE SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER At the Sunshine School and Development Center in Rogers, come view and purchase art from several local artists, bid on artwork created by children of the Sunshine School and enjoy food and drinks. For details and to purchase tickets, please visit www.nwasunshineschool.org.

Circle of Life Hospice Art of Hospice Lindsey and Gary McHenry with Susan Tonymon and Sierra Talley

11•17•15 LIGHT OF HOPE

CASA OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CASA of Northwest Arkansas hosts a breakfast and a lunch to inform the public of its important mission. Light of Hope is a national movement to light a symbol of hope for abused and neglected children who are under the jurisdiction of the nation’s family court systems. For details, visit www.nwacasa.org or please call 479.725.2213.

Community Driven!

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MIKEL TINNON

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Sunshine School & Development Center A Very Special Art Show Michael and Susan Sevart with Fred and Cathy Stone

11•2015 (TBD) CELEBRITY WAITER

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. AND THE TEA ROSE FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Join guests as community leaders serve as “celebrity waiters.” This formal event includes a green carpet welcome, dinner, live entertainment and live auctions. Proceeds benefit scholarships, health and poverty initiatives. For details, contact Keisha Hines Craft at khcraft2@me.com.

11•2015 (TBD) SIGNATURE CHEFS 11•18•15 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY

ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals to celebrate and honor those who give back to Northwest Arkansas. Call 479.575.0369 or visit www.afpnwark.afpnet.org for additional details.

11•20•15 JEWELS OF GIVING NWA FOOD BANK

Held at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers, all proceeds from this gala support the NWA Food Bank’s Food Purchasing Program.

The NWA Food Bank serves citizens of Benton, Washington, Madison and Carroll counties. For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit www.nwafoodbank.org.

11•21•15 GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K/10K GIRLS ON THE RUN OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

This annual 5k/10k is a public running event celebrating the culmination of Girls on the Run’s fall season. The goal of this program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. For more details, visit www.gotrnwa.org.

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11•21•15 to 12•31•15 LIGHTS OF THE OZARKS

During the holiday season, downtown Fayetteville is turned into a sparkling wonderland. The community gathers to enjoy a parade, carolers and street vendors. For more details, visit www.lightsoftheozarks.com.

11•23•15 ANNUAL HOLIDAY AUCTION AND LUNCHEON BENTONVILLE GARDEN CLUB

This event includes a luncheon and silent auction with lots of goodies for everyone. Proceeds from this event go to an endowed scholarship for horticulture students. For details, contact Janet Hendren at janet_hendren@yahoo.com.

11•2015 (TBD) AUTUMN BRUNCH

WASHINGTON REGIONAL FOUNDATION This fundraiser benefits Northwest Arkansas patients and families facing life-limiting, terminal illness. For details, call 476.444.9888 or visit www.wregional.com.

11•2015 (TBD) SOCIETY PARTY

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION This special night honors and shows gratitude to the foundation society members for their gracious support of Fayetteville public education. For more information, call 479.527.3655 or visit www.fayedfoundation.org.

MARCH OF DIMES

Guests will enjoy an evening of

sampling fine cuisine created by local chefs paired with wine, live music and exciting custom-created auction packages. For more information, visit www.marchofdimes.org.

11•2015 (TBD) EMPTY BOWLS

LIFESOURCE INTERNATIONAL Pick a bowl crafted by the Boston Mountain Potters Association and taste your way through different soups provided by chefs and caterers from area restaurants.

Funds raised will help feed more than 1,200 families each month in Northwest Arkansas. For details, call 479.521.4000 or please visit www.lifesourceinternational.org.

11•2015 (TBD) RYAN MURPHY CANCER FUND

CANCER SUPPORT HOME A night of fun and games that includes a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live entertainment, all benefiting the Cancer Support Home in Benton and Washington Counties. For more information, call 479.636.4551.

11•2015 (TBD) DIABETES EXPO

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION The free event will include health screenings, a family fun zone, exhibitor booths and speakers. For more details, visit www.diabetes.org/ arkansasexpo.

March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction Allie Moore and Jordan Smith

“Your loving care of our father in our home, and at the Walker Hospice Home, brought peace to our family” LA grateful daughter

DOWNTOWN FAYETTEVILLE 14 S. Block Ave. 479.575.0575

PINNACLE PROMENADE IN ROGERS 4204 W. Green Acres Rd. 479.903.7030

UPTOWN FAYETTEVILLE 637 E. Joyce Blvd.

479.966.4186

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GROOMING | DOG TRAINING | WEIMARANER RESCUE

All-Natural Pet Food Products

LOCATIONS IN FAYETTEVILLE AND BENTONVILLE www.dogwatchonline.com

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12•3•15 JINGLE MINGLE

SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Jingle Mingle is an annual gathering that offers scholarship recipients and supporters a change to usher in the holiday season. Please visit, www.spsfnwa.org for details.

12•5•15 O’ NIGHT DIVINE CHARITY BALL

MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The 22nd Annual Mercy Charity Ball is the premier black-tie event in Northwest Arkansas. More than 1,400 guests will enjoy a top-notch entertainer and an over-the-top after party. Proceeds from the event will enhance health care services across NWA. Call 479.338.2990 or visit www.mercy.net/northwestar/giving for more information.

who • what • where 12•5•15 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TRAIN

Arts Center of the Ozarks Breakfast with Santa Greta Buysse with Santa

CHILDREN’S SAFETY CENTER Join the Children’s Safety Center for NWA’s most unique family event featuring train rides with Santa, family activities in Santa’s village and an ugly sweater contest all benefiting the children of Washington County.

For more information, please visit www.childrenssafetycenter.org

12•5•15 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS

Kick off the Christmas season with a family fun event including breakfast for all, Christmas crafts, cookie decorating and a personal visit with Santa.

For more information, please visit www.acozarks.org.

12•5•15 MOONLIGHT MASQUERADE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

Enjoy a night of food, drinks and dancing to benefit ending domestic violence in Northwest Arkansas. Visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org for more information about this fabulous event.

12•6•15 WINTER DREAMS TOUR OF HOMES

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Get into the holiday spirit by touring beautifully decorated homes in Northwest Arkansas this season.

For more information, please visit www.juniorleaguenwa.org.

12•5•15 UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER RUN

12•12•15 GALA AT THE PEEL MANSION

Rummage up the ugliest Christmas sweaters you can find and help l o c a l c h i l d re n ’s c h a r i t i e s b y participating in the Ugly Christmas Sweater Run at the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Train Depot in downtown Springdale. Please visit www.childrenschristmastrain.org for more information.

The Peel Compton Foundation kicks off the holiday season with its annual unveiling of the Peel Mansion decorated by the Bentonville Garden Club complete with a gourmet meal in the carriage house. For more details, visit www.peelcompton.org.

ARKANSAS MISSOURI RAILROAD

Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas O’ Night Divine Charity Ball Gov. Asa Hutchinson and wife Susan

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THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION

12•2015 (TBD) HOLIDAY APPEAL

YOUTH BRIDGE, INC. This is Youth Bridge’s annual appeal for holiday giving. Proceeds support youth and residential programs. For details, visit www.youthbridge.com.

Valere Gregory, Designer and Owner of Valere Rene Handbags & Totes

very woman knows the excitement of getting a new handbag.

Even little girls heading off to their first day of school with a shiny new backpack recognize the feeling of a fresh start. Valere Gregory knows a thing or two about handbags and she also knows a lot about new beginnings.

Valere is the designer and owner of Valere Rene Handbags & Totes—a beautiful shop in historic downtown Rogers. Her store, which officially opened its doors in July 2014, is full of her own colorful designs. Upon entering, the sites and sounds are like no other store you’ve shopped in.

There’s a roar of sewing machines and when the sliding doors open in the back of the store, you see a team of women happily working away.

While it’s evident that Valere is in her element, it wasn’t long ago that her life was very different.

Valere worked in a dental office for more than 20 years. She worked her way up from assistant to office manager and patient educator. While she loved her job and found fulfillment in it, everything changed in 2011 when she became very ill. She was in and out of hospitals dealing with doctors who couldn’t find anything wrong. At one point, Valere was wrongfully diagnosed with terminal cancer— a devastating moment that still brings she and her husband to tears. Finally, after two long years of struggling to find an answer, doctors discovered that Valerie’s illness

stemmed from a severe lung infection, and the steroid treatments being used to cure it were shutting down her immune system instead. Her body didn’t have the capacity to fight off everyday viruses and bacteria so she had to quit her job and stay home in an effort to re-build her body’s immunity. Valere had a hard time acclimating to all the free time and it wasn’t long before she became bored. Her family had to get by on one income instead of two and that made the tradition of getting new school bags for her teenage girls difficult. Valere decided to take matters into her own hands and designed new handbags for her two daughters. After friends and family saw her creations, they all wanted one. A side project became an instagram business which turned into a successful brick and mortar store.

Even though Valere felt God had redirected the path she was meant to be on, she still felt like there was something more she needed to be doing.

She needed to make a difference. She started by participating in Shop for a Cause, hosting an open house to benefit the Taylor McKeen Shelton Foundation and the Healing Hands of Mercy Massage Foundation.

After such a successful event and newfound passion Valere formed a nonprofit called Clutches for a Cause. It didn’t take long for people to jump on board and help her vision grow. Didi Frazier, National Account Manager of L’Oreal and Lisa Johnston, National Business Manager at Henkel (Dial Corp.) stepped up to be the first two sponsors. The clutches are given to women battling breast cancer—a cause close to Valere’s heart because her mother was diagnosed with the disease. The clutches are filled with an array of products to make the recipients feel more at home and comfortable during the difficult treatment periods of chemo and surgery.

After giving away dozens of the bags last year and seeing first-hand the positive impact, Valere has bigger goals for 2015.

We’re not always given a second chance, but if we were, we would use that chance as Valere has—aspiring to enrich lives, create jobs and build a community that supports one another in times of hardship. To nominate a friend or family member battling breast cancer, visit the Clutches for a Cause facebook page at facebook.com/clutchesforacause or stop by Valere’s store in Rogers located at 210 South 1st Street. n

2015 LITTLE ROCK

APRIL 11

(Time and Location TBD)

BENTONVILLE

OCTOBER 10 LAWERENCE PLAZA

2 MILE RUN TO DEFEAT ALS

OCTOBER 10

ARVEST CONFERENCE CENTER

ALS AWARENESS NIGHT

(DATE TBD)

ARVEST BALLPARK

BRITS IN THE OZARKS

SEPTEMBER 12

AGRI PARK, FAYETTEVILLE

ALES AND TAILS (hosted by Cafe Rue Orleans)

MAY 23

FAYETTEVILLE TOWN CENTER

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Save the dates Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas invites you to save the date for our

22nd Annual Golf Classic on May 4, 2015 and the 22nd Annual O’ Night Divine Charity Ball on December 5, 2015.

For more infomation, please call 479-338-2990 or visit mercy.net/northwestar/giving.

Your life is

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Studies Show that children heal Better & Faster when loved ones are near.

The 3600 square-foot Ronald McDonald Family Room® at Mercy Rogers provides a place of Respite & Relaxation while keeping families together.

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Get Involved!

Volunteer

The Ronald McDonald Family Room® is always seeking volunteers!

Contact us if interested!

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2015 Events

Spring Fling: Golf Tournament – Friday, May 15th Shadow Valley Country Club Luau – Saturday, May 16th John Q. Hammons Center Sponsor A Ride Kick-Off: Monday, September 28th Open House: Wednesday, October 28th Come help us celebrate 40 years!

We provide dinner for families every night through the help of the community.

Your family, business or group can provide dinner once a week, month or year.

To sign up email rmfrnwa@rmhcofarkoma.org Ronald McDonald Family Room® 2710 Rife Medical Lane, 3rd Floor Rogers, AR 72758 479.338.4911 w w w. r m h c o f a r k o m a . o r g Facebook.com/rmhcofarkoma R M H CofA R K O M A

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Supported the following Arkansas organizations in 2014:

Do you know what milestones to expect during your child’s early years of development?

If you have concerns that your child isn’t meeting expected milestones, talk with your child’s doctor and connect with your community early childhood intervention resources. Your child may be at risk of developmental disabilities.

AT SUNSHINE SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER, WE BELIEVE: • Early identification and intervention is necessary for children with developmental disabilities or delays in reaching their maximum potential • The families of children or adults with developmental disabilities deserve support and assistance • The best services are tailored to individual needs • Services should be provided based on need, not on ability to pay OUR MISSION

Animal League of Washington County Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Arkansas Children’s Hospital Arkansas Rice Depot Arthritis Foundation of Arkansas Arts Center of the Ozarks

a stylish luncheon & silent purse auction benefiting

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks CASA of Northwest Arkansas Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute Children’s Museum of Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Ecclesia College Fayetteville Chamber Fayetteville Public Library Girls on the Run Humane Society of the Ozarks

11:00am - 1:00pm March 10, 2015 Embassy Suites in Rogers

Jones Center Komen for the Cure – Ozark Affiliate M&N Augustine Foundation Miller McNeal Woodruff Foundation Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter

Developing and enriching the lives of individuals and families through therapy, education and support.

Open Avenues Ozark Natural Science Center Ozark Guidance Pagnozzi Charities Razorback Foundation Salvation Army Seven Hills Homeless Shelter Spring Creek Fellowship Springdale Public Schools Symphony of Northwest Arkansas UAMS Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute

SUNSHINE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT CENTER Enriching Lives Since 1958 3400 Woods Lane | Rogers, AR 72756 479.636.3190

www.nwasunshineschool.org

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences US Marshals Museum Walton Arts Center

United Way of Northwest Arkansas

Visit unitedwaynwa.org or call 479.750.1221 for more information

Washington Regional Medical Foundation

P.O. Box 10500 Fayetteville, AR 72703 479.582.2310 info@walkerfoundation.org

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INDEX 7Hills Homeless Center......................................58

Children’s Safety Center................................40, 64

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc...................26, 62

Circle of Life Hospice.............................40, 58, 60

ALS Association of Arkansas.............26, 40, 48, 54

Cow Paddy Foundation, Inc...............................18

Alzheimer’s Arkansas..........................................12

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation................12, 24, 50, 54

Alzheimer’s Association................................20, 48

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc..........................12

American Cancer Society....................20, 26, 38, 58

Elizabeth Richardson Center..............................42

American Diabetes Association................18, 44, 62

EOA Children’s House.......................................40

American Heart Association................6, 10, 20, 26

Family Network.......................................26, 56, 60

American Red Cross...........................................24

Fayetteville Firefighters Hero Half Marathon..........................................50

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.........................................16 Arkansas Athletes Outreach..........................16, 24 Arkansas Children’s Hospital........................44, 46 Arkansas Crisis Center........................................50 Arkansas Missouri Railroad................................64 Arkansas Support Network......................26, 42, 50 Arts Center of the Ozarks..12, 42, 44, 48, 54, 60, 64 Association of Fundraising Professionals.......................................................62 Beau Foundation................................................42 Bellaflies.............................................................24 Bentonville Garden Club....................................62 Bentonville Public Schools Foundation.........24, 44 Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA............12, 42, 58 Bikes, Blues & BBQ...........................................50 Botanical Garden of the Ozarks..........................12, 26, 40, 42, 44, 48

Fayetteville Junior Civic League.........................20 Fayetteville Public Education Foundation.............................21, 58, 62 Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.................50 Full Circle Food Pantry......................................58 Girls on the Run............................................21, 62 Going Overhead for our Communities...........................................44 Havenwood..............................................10, 26, 54 Hogeye Marathon & Relays................................18 Hope Cancer Resources................................24, 54 Horses for Healing.............................................38 Humane Society of the Ozarks...........................26 Jackson L. Graves Foundation.......................10, 40 JDRF.......................................................24, 26, 54 Junior League of Northwest Arkansas..........24, 64 Junior Auxilary of Rogers Bentonville...........22, 58

Boys and Girls Club of Benton County.................................6, 20, 24, 44

Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life.........................................26, 44

Cancer Challenge................................................38

Life Styles, Inc..............................................18, 48

Cancer Support Home........................................62

LifeSource International...............................50, 62

CASA of Northwest Arkansas.......................21, 60

Lights of the Ozarks...........................................62

Champions for Kids............................................21

Literacy Council of Benton County......................6

Chase Family Foundation...................................12

March of Dimes............................................20, 62

Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County.............20, 21, 44, 48, 56

Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas...............................24, 48, 64

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INDEX Miller McNeil Woodruff Foundation..................18 National Multiple Sclerosis Society.....................21 Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter....................................16, 44, 58

Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas..................40, 58, 64 Special Olympics Arkansas...........................10, 20 St. Joseph Catholic Church and School...............26

Northwest Arkansas Dogwalk............................38

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital................50

Northwest Arkansas MLK Council......................6

St. Vincent de Paul.............................................12

Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis Center........................................12, 21

Sunshine School & Development Center.................................20, 60

Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter...........26, 58

Susan G. Komen Ozark......................20, 21, 42, 54

NWA Business Women’s Conference.................50

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas.............6, 16, 21

NWA Circle of Friends............................18, 24, 54

Tea Rose Foundation of Northwest Arkansas....62

NWA Food Bank................................................62

Teen Action & Support Center.......................6, 40

NWA Mercy Family YMCA..................6, 16, 38, 54

The Butterfly Effect......................................50, 55

NWACC Foundation..........................................21

The First Tee of NWA.......................................56

Open Avenues...............................................26, 44

The Jones Center.....................................50, 52, 60

Outback in the Ozarks.......................................26

The New School............................................21, 54

Ozark Guidance.................................................42

The Peel Compton Foundation................26, 38, 64

Ozark Literacy Council.................................21, 56

Trike Theatre................................................10, 21

Ozark Natural Science Center.......................24, 48

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge............18, 40, 56

Pagnozzi Charities.............................12, 21, 26, 58

United Way of Northwest Arkansas..................6, 16, 20, 26, 42, 44

Pantene Beautiful Lengths..................................40 Pineapple Tree Dance Company.........................18 R.E.S.P.E.C.T......................................................21 Razorback Foundation, Inc...........................12, 48 Rebuilding Together NWA.................................58 Restore Humanity.........................................21, 54 Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary...............................................56 Rodeo of the Ozarks..........................................42

Walmart Foundation...........................................32 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G..............................................40 Walnut Farm Montessori School..........................12 Walton Arts Center.....................6, 10, 12, 16, 21, 38 Washington Regional Foundation.......21, 48, 54, 62 WorkMatters.......................................................24 Youth Bridge, Inc..........................14, 18, 38, 50, 64

Rogers Little Theater....................10, 20, 24, 38, 42 Ronald McDonald House Charities....................50 Ronnie Brewer Foundation................................40 Saving Grace.......................................................20 Sheep Dog Impact Assistance.......................10, 48 Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County...........................21, 26, 44 80

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