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Founder What. A. Year.

2023 was a year like no other for me, almost like a county fair game. Sometimes you win that giant teddy bear, sometimes you don't, but it’s all OK because you’re here living life to the fullest!

Carrie Underwood once said, “God put us here, on this carnival ride. We close our eyes never knowing where it’ll take us next.” This past year brought me complete ownership of 3W Magazine, and I couldn’t be happier.

I never imagined running a business solo, but solo is only on paper. Behind the scenes are undoubtedly the most amazing humans cheering me on every single step of the way.

Throughout last year, I discovered that learning is just that, learning. And I apparently love learning — who knew?! I love learning about what makes Northwest Arkansas, NWA. Be it the trails, the businesses, the nonprofits, this Gold Bubble is beyond magical. The very best part of it all … you! You, the people of NWA, are what makes it such a unique place to raise a family and own a business. Where else can you have Fortune 500 companies sharing a two-lane road with a chicken truck all while attending a gala, visiting a world-renowned museum, or cruising down a mountain bike trail?! We live in Oz, and I’m extremely grateful for that.

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Just like the ever-changing landscape that is Northwest Arkansas, we’re introducing a new small section in this issue. We’re still continuing to champion women, but we’re also sprinkling in a few Leading Lads to the mix with two gentlemen who are doing amazing things. They both have passions that run deep for their community, and I’m excited to share a snapshot of their story. Events … get ready … there are many more events than last year, so many that we had to extend more pages to the calendar. That’s amazing! How great is it that we live in one of the most giving areas in the country?! Countless blessings, I tell you.

As I lean into all the upcoming sparkles of 2024, I truly hope that I can live like these famous words from Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Northwest Arkansas, I love you. Thank you for all the people you’ve brought into my life … I hope to hug all of you this year and that you always know how special you are.

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January 1.2.24 to 1.7.24 “Les Misérables”

Walton Arts Center www.waltonartscenter.org

1.11.24

Art on the Bricks Art Walk Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

1.13.24

Recommitment Celebration

Northwest Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council Recommitment Celebration Reynelda Augustine-Robinson and University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson, Angela Mosley-Monts, and John L Colbert

Northwest Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council www.nwamlk.org

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The Cancer Challenge www.cancerchallenge.com

Arkansas Public Theatre www.arkansaspublictheatre.org

1.24.24 to 3.3.24

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1.23.24 to 1.28.24 “Jagged Little Pill”

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Teen Action & Support Center www.tascnwa.org

Thaden School www.thadenschool.org

NextUp Northwest Arkansas www.nextupisnow.org/regions/ northwest-arkansas/

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2.16.24

Miracles & Magic Radiothon

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Northwest Arkansas Heart Ball

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Art on the Bricks Art Walk

“Can you SPARE a Dime for Teachers?” Bowling Tournament

Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

Rogers Public Education Foundation www.rogerspef.com

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2.17.24

Junior League of Northwest Arkansas www.juniorleaguenwa.org

Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter www.nwaws.org

Moonlight Masquerade

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Valentines 4K/8K Run Bentonville www.runbentonville.com

Home Brew Tasting & Competition

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REGENERATING OUR COMMUNITIES. At General Mills, we put the people we serve and the planet we depend on at the heart of our business. We’re proud to advance impactful sustainability work with many partners.

In 2023, we joined forces with Walmart to help accelerate regenerative agriculture across 600,000 acres by 2030.

The collaboration seeks to support farmers to help improve soil health, water quality, and carbon sequestration across the Northern and Southern Plains areas. Together, we are creating a regenerative future.

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SAVE T H E DAT E PA I N T THE TO WN FILM JUN E 10 - 1 6 , 2 0 2 4 THE 10TH ANNUAL BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL

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Geena Davis

elebrating a decade of championing inclusion in all forms of media, the 2024 Bentonville Film Festival will take place June 10-16, with this year’s programming inspired by the highlights of previous years. An annual event chaired

by Academy Award winner Geena Davis, the 10th Anniversary will feature a range of independent film discoveries, an Opening Film and Reception, and a Closing Film and Conversation, with noteworthy filmmakers and stars in attendance. Visiting filmmakers with work screening at the festival will also

take part in a luncheon and customized Filmmaker Retreat, to familiarize themselves with each other and discover the best of what Bentonville has to offer.

In addition to the screenings and happenings, the community is invited to take part in the Festival Village, showcasing a lively marketplace of local and sponsored wares, partake in the free food fest experience with demos and samplings, visit the outdoor Geena Davis Theater for free screenings under the stars, and participate in family-friendly events.

The annual festival favorite event Geena & Friends will be back and better than ever, showcasing a cast of visiting female actors joining Geena in re-imagining scenes originally made famous with male performers. Previous participants include Kathy Najimy, Constance Wu, Nia Vardalos, Stephanie Beatriz, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster and Shohreh Aghdashloo. They took on memorable roles from “Anchorman:

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The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “Die Hard,” “City Slickers,” “Wedding Crashers” and “The Hangover,” among others.

Over the years, BFF has brought a range of independently made films to regional audiences, like director Stacie Passon’s adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “We Have Always Lived in the Castle” with Alexandra Daddario, Taissa Farmiga and Sebastian Stan; Jennifer Fox’s exploration of her personal history in “The Tale,” with Laura Dern and Ellen Burstyn; and “Catch the Fair One” featuring Kali Reis who stars alongside Jodie Foster in the fourth season of “True Detective.” Additionally, a number Courteney Cox

Geena & Friends 2023 cast members Andrea Navedo, Fortune Feimster, Geena Davis, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins and Anjali Bhimani

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of BFF films went on to awards accolades, including “Mogul Mowgli” (Bassam Tariq) with Riz Ahmed and Anjana Vasan, “A Love Song” (Max Walker-Silverman) with Dale Dickey and Wes Studi, and Daveed Diggs in “Blindspotting,” whose director Carlos López Estrada next helmed “Raya and the Last Dragon.”

The festival has also been a continued supporter of films directed by notable actors, like Judy Greer (“A Happening of Monumental Proportions”), Zoe Lister-Jones (“Band Aid”), Natalie Morales (“Language Lessons”), Isabel Sandoval (“Lingua Franca”) and William H. Macy (“Krystal”). Advanced previews of studio films have been crowd favorites, such as “Ordinary Angels” with Hilary Swank, and “Where the Crawdads Sing,” followed by a Q&A with director Olivia Newman and author Delia Owens.

Memorable conversations in front of audiences have long been part of the BFF experience, with “Thelma & Louise” screenwriter Callie Khouri and Geena Davis having a moderated discussion tied to the film’s 30th Anniversary screening. Academy Award winners, director Sian Heder and actress Marlee Matlin, followed the screening of their film “CODA” with a lively chat about representation in storytelling, and when Meg Ryan was presented with the first ever Legacy Award, she was joined by Busy Philipps to talk through her career highlights.

Panels covering topics from women investing in women, faith on screen, real bodies in the reel world and a range of diversity and representation in cinema have inspired vibrant conversation with attendees long after the panels conclude. Panelists have included Soledad O’Brien, Aisha Tyler, and Arkansas native Joey Lauren Adams. Harry Connick Jr. showed up to judge a festival BBQ competition, and Rosie O’Donnell played ball in the “A League of Their Own” softball game.

Musical performances over the years include Darius Rucker,

Rosie O'Donnell

Doug McMillon, Wendy Guerrero and Geena Davis

will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, Vintage Trouble, and Ally Brooke.

Using all of these as inspiration, the BFF team is scouring submissions and standout titles from festivals such as Sundance, SXSW and Tribeca, speaking with studios about compelling new releases and beloved anniversary films, and pulling together the most dynamic artists to participate in this watershed year in order to bring the most dynamic festival yet to local audiences.

For more details about Bentonville Film Festival, visit www.bentonvillefilm.org.

Rachel Winter with William H. Macy

Stephanie Beatriz

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LOCAL HOSPITAL, STATEWIDE CARE Arkansas Children’s employs over 5,000 people dedicated to your child’s care.

At Arkansas Children’s Northwest, your child receives the expertise, compassion and nationally-ranked care of the entire Arkansas Children’s team.

ACNW has: • the region’s only pediatric emergency room, open 24/7 • a primary care clinic and a wide variety of sub-specialty services • a state-of-the-art pediatric surgery unit with 5 operating rooms • physical, occupational, and speech therapy • a full range of ancillary and diagnostic services, child life, social work and pastoral

Learn more about ACNW and the Arkansas Children’s Care Network at

care programs • AND the strength and support of Arkansas Children’s Hospital and statewide clinics

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Walker Foundation Donates

$25 MILLION to Arkansas Children’s Northwest In August 2023, Arkansas Children’s announced the largest philanthropic gift in its 111-year history: $25 million from the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Inc. In recognition of this incredible investment, the Springdale campus is now named in honor of Pat, making it the Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW) Pat Walker Campus.

Mandy Macke, executive director of the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Inc., announced the historic gift, also the largest single donation the Walker Foundation has made to date, during the 15th annual Gala of Hope.

“Pat played such an integral role in making sure the children of Arkansas have every advantage they can have,” said Macke. “That includes quality health care close to home. While Pat was often the driving force of change, she also knew the power of collective action. She knew sometimes it takes one person to step up and move the story forward.”

Of the generous $25 million donation, $12.5 million will support expansion efforts, including an addition to the Springdale hospital. The remaining $12.5 million will create an endowment — benefiting ACNW in perpetuity and helping meet the needs of children in the region for generations to come.

Marcy Doderer, president and CEO of Arkansas Children’s, said this significant gift is one piece of a tremendous investment required to meet the needs of the region’s children in the years ahead.

She encouraged other supporters to follow the generous example of the Walker Foundation.

“Pat Walker’s love of children and northwest Arkansas shines across this region, and Arkansas Children’s is deeply grateful to have a role in continuing her unwavering legacy in the years ahead,” Doderer said. “Her spirit of generosity and compassion will ensure thousands more Arkansas children have access to exceptional care

that allows them to reach their fullest potential.”

The annual earnings of the endowed fund established by the Walker Foundation investment will help ACNW recruit the most highly qualified providers and meet key long-term needs, such as specialized state-of-the-art equipment that will lead to better outcomes for children.

The Walker Foundation is a long-time supporter of Arkansas Children’s. In 2003, the foundation committed $1 million to support ventilators in the Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) neonatal intensive care unit. In 2011, ACH received a $2 million gift toward outpatient clinic and emergency room expansion. In 2018, the foundation gave a transformational $8 million gift toward the construction of ACNW, the first and only pediatric hospital in the northwest Arkansas region.

In May 2023, Arkansas Children’s announced the expansion of its two hospitals as part of a commitment to make its highly specialized pediatric services more accessible for all Arkansas children, with an eye on northwest Arkansas’ accelerated growth. The project focuses on delivering better access, exceptional outcomes and improved on-campus experiences at the state’s nationally-ranked pediatric health system.

“Pat was very passionate about helping children, and I know it would have brought her great joy to have seen Arkansas Children’s Northwest come to fruition,” said Macke. “The Walker Foundation is pleased to play a role in the continuous journey of making children better today and healthier tomorrow.”

Silvia Azrai Kawas, Fred Scarborough and Mandy Macke Patrick and Julie Swope

Champions for children enjoyed a high-end, high-stakes evening at the 2023 Gala of Hope hosted by Julie and Patrick Swope. This annual gala, along with the two-day Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament, raised an incredible $1.54 million to benefit Arkansas Children’s Northwest.

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Champion child Matthew Lance (second from left) with Jonathan Lance, Troy and Regan Sheets, and Reece Lance

The 15th annual black-tie gala, newly themed for 2023, took place at the Fayetteville Public Library Event Center, which transformed for the evening into a 007-inspired Casino Royale experience. Attendees tried their luck in games of chance like blackjack, craps and roulette on lush red carpet in a lavish reception complete with hors d’oeuvres, a signature martini bar and live music.

For dinner, ladies and gentlemen entered an intimate hall of gilded glamour and grandeur underneath exquisite chandeliers and bid on luxurious live auction items.

Anne Jackson, Casey Hamaker, Mandy Macke and Tareneh Manning

Mike and Jill Sewell with Cheryl and Tony Murphy

Matthew Lance served as the 2023 Champion Child. The 14-year-old has a one-of-a-kind syndrome, and Arkansas Children’s has played a central role in his life and development.

The emotional story of Matthew’s lifelong journey with Arkansas Children’s played for the audience, punctuated by an inspiring performance from Arts Live Theatre’s children’s choir.

From the stage, Arkansas Children’s President and CEO Marcy Doderer reminded the audience how the institution evolved from

Scott and Laurie Letts, Cappy and Charlie Whiteside and Carrie and Mark Smalling

Tony and Emi Cardarelli

Erin Parker with Enid Olvey

Kevin Macero and Kathryn Keen

University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson and Reynelda Augustine-Robinson

Brandon and Linden Siems, Cathy and Dav

Barbara Tyson with her niece Chloe Swofford

an orphanage in Morrilton to a nationally renowned pediatric health care system that helps children like Matthew daily.

“We’ve become the safety net for the children of Arkansas,” Doderer said. “And we are on the forefront of cutting-edge pediatric care, expanding access and delivering excellence … we’re here to raise funds that will fuel the expansion of Arkansas Children’s Northwest by adding thousands of square feet to the hospital campus, renovating and improving existing spaces and recruiting new providers who will live and work in northwest Arkansas.”

The evening culminated with a historic announcement from Mandy Macke, executive director of the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, Inc., who announced a $25 million gift, the largest gift Arkansas Children’s has ever received and the largest single donation the Walker Foundation has ever made.

“It is my absolute privilege to announce that in recognition of this incredible and historic gift, the Springdale campus will be named in honor of Pat, making it the Arkansas Children’s Northwest Pat Walker Campus,” Doderer said.

Danyelle and Eric Musselman

Doug and Shelley McMillon

Mark and Marcy Doderer

Mechelle Meredith-Ehardt with Laurice A. Hachem-Roberts

Melody Martens, Terry Muldoon, Celia Swanson and Kathy Muldoon

The 2024 Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament will be Aug. 1-2 at Dogwood Golf Course and Kingswood Golf Course. Gala of Hope will be held Aug. 2 at Fayetteville Public Library Event Center. For more details, visit www.golfandgala.com.

vid Evans, and Erin Bridges

Shannon and Rodney Hendrix

Lauren and John Reynolds with Julie and Keith Barber

Dalilah Donis and Ben Blakeman

Kelly and Mike Samson

Jennifer and Hunter Yurachek

Sue and Charles Redfield

Cheers

to Children’s Health Care

Casino-themed gala benefits Arkansas Children’s Northwest his year marks the 30th annual Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament and 16th annual Gala of Hope benefiting Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW).

Together, these volunteer-led events have raised more than $22.7 million for children.

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The four-person scramble golf tournament will be held Thursday, Aug. 1 and Friday, Aug. 2, with morning and afternoon shotgun starts, legendary goody bags and opportunities to network with other champions for children. The 2024 golf chairs are Tony Murphy with Acosta and Mike Sewell with Market Performance Group, and honorary co-chairs are Silvia Azrai Kawas and Will McDonald, both with Walmart.

Back by popular demand, the 007-inspired, black-tie gala is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2, at the Fayetteville Public Library Event Center. This high-end, high-stakes evening is hosted by 2024 chairs Tareneh and Dr. Lance Manning and will feature games of chance, a highly curated dining experience, live entertainment, and live and silent auctions.

“This is more than a night of glamour and celebration,” said Tareneh. “This is an opportunity for the community to invest in child health and build a brighter future for our children.”

Tareneh is a devoted advocate for the arts and active member of the northwest Arkansas community. Lance, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Arkansas Children’s Northwest, is a triple-board-certified surgeon and physician leader whose passion is treating pediatric patients and their families. The Mannings serve on several boards and committees, but they are most proud to be parents to “two beautiful humans, Miles and Macy, and welcome their new son-in-law Cory Hinton to the family,” Tareneh said.

Arkansas Children’s expansion, the largest in its 111-year history, is a $318 million investment in construction at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Little Rock and ACNW in Springdale. This growth is essential to meet the increasing health care needs of the region’s pediatric population.

“I am super excited about this expansion.

Both physical expansion and physician recruitment are key to meeting the growing needs of children in northwest Arkansas, ensuring Arkansas Children’s Northwest remains right-sized for our community,” said Dr. Manning.

Arkansas Children’s Foundation board members and past gala chairs, Mandy Macke (2019) and Jennifer Yurachek (2021), along with last year’s chair Julie Swope (2023), are excited to support the 2024 gala so children in northwest Arkansas receive life-saving care close to home at ACNW. “We know of so many families who have experienced first-hand the pediatric excellence that Arkansas Children’s provides each and every day,” shared Yurachek. “Every dollar raised at Gala of Hope stays local and will support expansion right here at ACNW.” “The dedication and generosity of this community serve as a shining example of what can be achieved when we come together for a common purpose,” said Macke. “With Tareneh and Lance’s leadership, and your support, this year’s gala will be another step toward ensuring our children are better today and healthier tomorrow.”

The 2024 Will Golf 4 Kids Tournament will be held Aug. 1-2. Gala of Hope will be held Aug. 2.

For more details, visit www.golfandgala.com.

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March 3.1.24 to 3.3.24 Orchid Show & Sale

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks www.bgozarks.org

3.1.24

Out-of-the-Box Luncheon Girls on the Run Northwest Arkansas www.gotrnwa.org

3.2.24

Wellness Fair Northwest Arkansas Chapter of The Links, Inc. www.nwalinksinc.org

3.6.24

Big Business Brunch Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas www.bbbsnwa.org

3.7.24

Annual Celebration of Business & Community Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

3.7.24

3.9.24

A Knight to Remember St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School www.svdpschool.net

3.9.24

Big Party

The Big Bet Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas www.bbbsnwa.org

Fayetteville Junior Civic League www.fayettevillejcl.com

3.9.24

Irish 5K/10K

3.9.24

Dancing with Our Stars

Run Bentonville www.runbentonville.com

Children’s Tumor Foundation www.ctf.org

3.9.24

The Abilities Ball Life Styles, Inc. www.lifestylesinc.org

3.7.24 to 3.9.24

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Perry Ryan Theater Company www.perryryantheater.com

3.7.24

Brighter Days Community Service, Inc. www.csiyouth.com

Girls on the Run Northwest Arkansas Out-of-the-Box Luncheon Liz Kunz, Katie Duncan, Julie Barber, Jaclyn House and Whitney Cooper 18

Fayetteville Junior Civic League Big Party • Jenessa Bailey, Morgan Roberts and Marta Hobbs

3.11.24 to 3.15.24

3.16.24

3.28.24 to 3.30.24

Arkansas Athletes Outreach (AAO) www.aaoteam.org

Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

INTERFORM interform.art

3.12.24

3.25.24 to 3.29.24

3.28.24

Children’s Safety Center www.childrenssafetycenter.org

Peel Compton Foundation www.peelcompton.org

Saving Grace NWA www.savinggracenwa.org

3.14.24

3.26.24 to 3.31.24

3.30.24

Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

Walton Arts Center www.waltonartscenter.org

3.14.24

3.27.24 to 5.5.24

Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas www.spsfnwa.org

NextUp Northwest Arkansas www.nextupisnow.org/regions/ northwest-arkansas/

TheatreSquared www.theatre2.org

Shooting for Scholarships Fundraiser

Handprints for Hope Luncheon

Art on the Bricks Art Walk

Network & Learn

Sips on the Bricks

Dr. Compton Native Tree and Plant Sale

“Aladdin”

“Laughs in Spanish”

NWA Fashion Week

Butterflies & Blooms

Distinguished Scholars Brunch

March TBD 2024 BigWigs Bash

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April

4.6.24

4.16.24 to 4.21.24

Run Bentonville www.runbentonville.com

Walton Arts Center www.waltonartscenter.org

4.6.24

4.17.24 to 5.12.24

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks www.cbco.org

TheatreSquared www.theatre2.org

Children’s Safety Center www.childrenssafetycenter.org

4.11.24

UnGala

4.1.24

Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas www.dfsnwa.org

4.1.24 to 4.30.24

Pinwheels for Prevention

Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally - Gentry Children & Family Advocacy Center www.cfacbentonco.com

4.3.24

Big Business Brunch Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas www.bbbsnwa.org

4.4.24

NWA Gives www.nwagives.org

4.5.24 to 4.14.24 “Into the Woods”

Arkansas Public Theatre www.arkansaspublictheatre.org

4.5.24

Cherishing Children Pinwheel Rally - Bentonville Children & Family Advocacy Center www.cfacbentonco.com

4.5.24

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Half Marathon

Bikers for Blood Drive

Success Stories Brunch

4.11.24

Network & Learn NextUp Northwest Arkansas www.nextupisnow.org/regions/ northwest-arkansas/

4.11.24

Art on the Bricks Art Walk Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

“To Kill a Mockingbird”

“Fat Ham”

4.19.24 Scott Family Amazeum www.amazeum.org

4.19.24

Osage Park After Dark Peel Compton Foundation www.peelcompton.org

4.19.24

CAMP 479 Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org

4.12.24 to 4.14.24 Vintage Market Days

www.vintagemarketdays.com

4.13.24

Walk for Wishes NWA Make-A-Wish Mid-South www.walkforwishesnwa.org

4.13.24

Reading the Greens Fayetteville Public Library Foundation www.faylib.org/foundation

4.14.24

Wine Dinner Restore Humanity www.restorehumanity.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma Red Shoe Soirée Leah Jones, Lindsay Dixon and Danyelle Musselman

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4.26.24

Gold Rush 5K and Fun Run Bentonville Schools Foundation www.bentonvilleschoolfoundation.org

4.26.24

NWA Young Professionals Summit Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

4.27.24

The Great Southern Beer Festival Scott Family Amazeum UnGala Bill Akins, Kath McLay and Whitney Yoder

4.20.24

Sunshine Gala Sunshine School & Development Center www.nwasunshineschool.org

4.20.24

Big Bass Tournament Pagnozzi Parker Charities www.pagnozziparker.org

4.20.24

Ride to Defeat ALS The Ozarks ALS Association als.org/ridetheozarks

4.20.24 to 4.21.24

Hogeye Marathon & Relays www.hogeyemarathon.com

4.21.24

Earth Day Festival Botanical Garden of the Ozarks www.bgozarks.org

4.25.24

Game Show Battle NWA NWA Food Bank www.nwafoodbank.org

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Wall of Distinction Banquet Rogers Public Education Foundation www.rogerspef.com

4.26.24 to 4.27.24 Spring Plant Sale

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks www.bgozarks.org

4.26.24

Red Shoe Soirée Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma www.nwaredshoesoiree.com

Ale-Truism www.ale-truism.com

4.27.24

Heroes Gala Sheep Dog Impact Assistance www.sheepdogia.org

4.28.24

NWA Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org/Arkansas

April TBD 2024 Touch-a-Truck

Junior League of Northwest Arkansas www.juniorleaguenwa.org

4.26.24

April TBD 2024

Children & Family Advocacy Center www.cfacbentonco.com

Cobblestone Farms www.cobblestonefarms.org

4.26.24

April TBD 2024

Sharing & Caring of Benton County www.sharingandcaringkids.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas www.bbbsnwa.org

Family Fun Festival & 5K

E.A.T. | Engage & Taste

4.26.24 Baby Ball

Compassion House www.compassionhouse.us

Spring Planting Dinner

Battle of the Banks

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May

5.2.24

5.3.24 to 5.5.24

5.3.24

Arkansas Children’s Northwest www.archildrens.org

Walton Arts Center www.waltonartscenter.org

Bailey & Oliver’s Kids Foundation www.baileyoliverlawfirm.com

5.2.24

5.3.24

5.4.24

Arkansas Athletes Outreach (AAO) www.aaoteam.org

Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter www.nwacs.org

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“Hairspray”

TheatreSquared Gala TheatreSquared www.theatre2.org

5.2.24

Teacher of the Year Bentonville Schools Foundation www.bentonvilleschoolfoundation.org

Outrageous Corporate Games

5.3.24

Plant A Seed Soirée NWACC Foundation www.nwaccfoundation.org

Bonanza

Kentucky Derby Party

5.4.24

Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope Hope Cancer Resources www.heathersraceforhope.com

5.4.24

Noon2Moon Bike Race Peel Compton Foundation www.peelcompton.org

5.4.24

HWOA Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas www.hwoa.org

5.4.24

Spring Celebratory 5K Girls on the Run Northwest Arkansas www.gotrnwa.org NWACC Foundation Plant A Seed Soirée Dr. Dennis C. and Christy M. Rittle with Nancy and Dick Trammel 26

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5.5.24

Cinco de Mayo Event First Tee – Northwest Arkansas www.firstteenwa.org

5.6.24

Mercy Golf Classic Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa

5.9.24 to 5.11.24 Hanging Basket Sale

Peel Compton Foundation www.peelcompton.org Arkansas Children's Northwest à la Carte Tyler Lehr, Belinda Mayo, Nici Fleming and Taylor Gahr

5.9.24

Art on the Bricks Art Walk Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

5.11.24

Race to Hydrate 5K & Youth Run Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life www.kendrickfincher.org

5.12.24

Mother’s Day at the Garden Botanical Garden of the Ozarks www.bgozarks.org

5.16.24

Spring Learning Event NextUp Northwest Arkansas www.nextupisnow.org/regions/ northwest-arkansas/

5.21.24

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5.21.24

5.31.24

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks www.bgozarks.org

Run Bentonville www.runbentonville.com

5.23.24

5.31.24

Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

JDRF Northwest Arkansas www.jdrf.org

5.24.24

May TBD 2024

Chefs in the Garden

Taste of Northwest Arkansas

Great Gas Card Giveaway Blood Drive Community Blood Center of the Ozarks www.cbco.org

5.31.24 to 6.9.24 “Rent”

Arkansas Public Theatre www.arkansaspublictheatre.org

Glow Run

OneGolf Tournament

Dog Days of Summer Humane Society of the Ozarks www.hsozarks.org

May TBD 2024

Celebration of Excellence Fayetteville Public Education Foundation www.fayedfoundation.org

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NEW PROGRAMS, NEW CAMPUS: THE JONES CENTER IS WHERE NWA THRIVES

Excitement is brewing in downtown Springdale! Plans are underway to create a new entertainment and lifestyle destination on the 12 blocks surrounding The Jones Center at the east end of the Emma Avenue corridor. As plans for the new campus move forward, the community can enjoy lots of new programs and opportunities for inclusive engagement in 2024.

The Jones Center touches the lives of more than a half a million visitors each year.

They learn to swim, ride a bike and play basketball. They join a pickleball match or take a yoga class. They line dance, ice skate, take martial arts and learn ballet.

Programming is expanding in 2024 with more live music, arts and entertainment and unique learning opportunities. For adults, a new entertainment series will cater to grownups who want to have a fun night out in downtown Springdale.

Summer camps will return with sportsy, artsy and techie programs for kids and teens; and the Summer in the City series will be back with Community Campout and 2024 Obstacle Runaround.

As an event venue, The Jones Center is where community members can celebrate their most meaningful moments. Rental spaces and party rooms are available for weddings, birthdays, quinceañeras, conferences, meetings and more.

Founded in 1995 by Springdale philanthropist Bernice Jones, the 220,000-squarefoot Jones Center is a recreation, learning and event venue built on the former site of Jones Truck Lines, once the largest private trucking business in the U.S. Today, the center boasts the only indoor, year-round ice arena in the region, a Junior Olympic-size lap pool, an activity pool, a basketball court, a fitness center, an indoor track, rental space and a performance auditorium/chapel. Runway Bike Park is open from sunrise to sunset with free admittance, a bike skills course and the Velosolutions pump track.

The center is the training site for regional sports teams like the Northwest Arkansas Hockey Association and AquaHawgs swimmers – and is home to the Arkansas Razorback Hockey Club.

The Future In Downtown Springdale The campus project will develop the 54 acres surrounding The Jones Center into an indoor/outdoor destination for entertainment, recreation, sports, socializing and learning. The multifaceted new campus will feature gathering spaces for live performances and action sports, trails and greenspace, a food & beverage venue along Emma Avenue, a “Curiosity Alley” where visitors can indulge in science, art and creativity, and more.

Extending along Emma Avenue into the heart of downtown, the new campus sits at the geographic center of Northwest Arkansas.

It will serve as an oasis for environmental stewardship, with learning opportunities for kids and adults, and sustainable features like rain gardens and natural Ozark prairies. It will tie to the spine of the Razorback Regional Greenway and blend seamlessly with Springdale’s revitalization plan.

The project is set to break ground in the next two to three years.

Building Connections In Our Region At the heart of The Jones Center’s mission, and driving the development of the larger campus, is the belief that relationships and connections are critical needs in the world today. All of the center’s programs — now and in the future — strive to be fun, interesting and comfortable for different groups of people.

Currently, over 1,500 people each year receive scholarships for activities at the center. In 2024, the center is working to meet a growing demand for activity and membership scholarships, which remove cost as a barrier to access summer camps, ice skating, swimming, arts & STEM programs – and all that The Jones Center offers. To support The Jones Center scholarship program or to make a donation, please visit www.thejonescenter.net/donate.

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June 6.1.24

OneParty JDRF Northwest Arkansas www.jdrf.org

Sharing & Caring of Benton County’s Sharing & Pairing Beth Stephens, Austin Villa, Kristen Pledger and Katie Holley

6.10.24 to 6.16.24

6.21.24

www.bentonvillefilm.org

Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa

6.1.24

Bentonville Film Festival

Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas www.dfsnwa.org

6.13.24 to 6.15.24

6.3.24

The Cancer Challenge www.cancerchallenge.com

Tour de BBQ Cycling Event

Benton County Sheriff’s Cup Golf Tournament Law Enforcement Assistance Program (L.E.A.P.) www.leapnwa.org

6.5.24 to 6.30.24 “Responders”

TheatreSquared www.theatre2.org

6.6.24

Summer Swing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas www.bbbsnwa.org

6.8.24

Walk to Defeat ALS ALS Association web.alsa.org/northwestarkansas

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The Cancer Challenge

6.13.24

Art on the Bricks Art Walk Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

6.20.24

Network & Learn NextUp Northwest Arkansas www.nextupisnow.org/regions/ northwest-arkansas/

Catfish, Corndogs & Cornhole

6.22.24

Paint the Town Red American Heart Association www.heart.org

6.24.24

Red, White & Baby Blue Jackson L. Graves Foundation www.jacksongraves.org

6.26.24 to 6.29.24 Rodeo of the Ozarks

www.springdalebenevolentfoundation.com

6.20.24

6.28.24

Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

The Cancer Challenge www.cancerchallenge.com

Networking with a Purpose

The Cancer Challenge Social

6.20.24

June TBD 2024

Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org

Sharing & Caring of Benton County www.sharingandcaringkids.com

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hat better way to celebrate 30 years of the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter giving hope than by hosting an exclusive event to raise money and awareness. As the saying goes with friends and wine – the older, the better.

Last fall, the inaugural Vintner’s Dinner was hosted at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to benefit the Shelter and help change the lives of children in crisis, giving them hope for a brighter future.

A select group of 120 guests enjoyed a top-shelf food and wine pairing with Crystal Bridges Chef Timothy Ordway while Vintner and founder John Truchard of John Anthony Vineyards brought a taste of Napa to Northwest Arkansas. Truchard shared family stories of growing up on a farm and what it’s like to work in the wine business. His ability to connect with guests while giving wine-tasting notes and story-telling was unmatched – it made the dining experience noteworthy and intimate.

The premier four-course pairing helped raise more than $120,000 for the Children’s Shelter. A La Dame Michele Blanc de Mélange Sparkling Wine social hour kicked things off, giving guests the chance to bid on silent auction items like private label wines and fine champagnes, rare cask bourbons and a few small-batch, limited edition spirits.

The dining experience was like no other – pairing a 2022 Church Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc with cured salmon, coriander and pink peppercorn, apple emulsion, arugula and radicchio, thyme, and a preserved lemon and pear crostini. A second course (a crowd favorite)

Linda Phillips, Rebekah Mitchell, John Anthony Truchard and Emily McCord

paired a 2020 Carneros Gap Syrah with jerk chicken, Arkansas rice grits, plantains, and huckleberry and black garlic bbq. The third course paired a 2019 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon with venison and herbed spaetzle, truffle and tallow butter, and Brussels sprouts.

Last, but not least, a 2016 late harvest Sauvignon Blanc was paired with peach custard, caramel ganache, apricot coulis topped with toasted oat and seed granola, white chocolate, basil and sea salt.

Truchard is also happily celebrating a significant milestone – 20 years of growing and making beautiful wines at John Anthony Vineyards.

His high-end wines have won prestigious awards and recognition in Wine Spectator. However, in the wake of the economic downturn in 2008, John and his wife Michele started JaM Cellars (JaM is short for John and Michele), where its Butter Chardonnay is one of the fastest-growing Chardonnays of its generation – becoming the #2 selling Chardonnay for $12+ in the United States.

He was eager to support the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter specifically because he believes solving bigger problems in the world starts with education and helping kids. He also has a family tie to Northwest Arkansas, so we’re hoping he comes back soon. You can find JaM wines, specifically Butter Chardonnay, at Walmart and Sam's Club.

The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter ensures that every child receives the tools and support they deserve to be happy. Beyond their basic needs, the Shelter’s comprehensive services include individualized case management, counseling, education, medical and dental treatment, life-skills training and trauma-centered care.

As many kids step foot in the shelter, it’s all too common that they have never celebrated a birthday, visited a dentist or attended school. Since 1993, more than 13,000 children have been welcomed into the safe haven of the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Be sure to save the date for this year’s Vintner’s Dinner on Sept. 7, 2024, at Crystal Bridges, featuring Vintner Palmaz Vineyards. For more information, visit www.nwacs.org.

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Ryan Brazile, Celia Swanson, Christine Horwart, Samantha and Ben Crabtree, and Diane Crabtree

Dr. Scotty and Cynthia Cooper

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TWILLA BROOKS

President, Lynette Create and Innovate Twilla Brooks grew up in southern California and loves all things associated with Los Angeles sports: LA Dodgers, LA Lakers, USC Trojans and the LA Rams. She has a bachelor’s degree in Law and Society with a minor in English and Black Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara. She started her career in retail right out of college as an Executive Trainee. She worked at Macy’s and Robinsons-May before joining Walmart in its New York office almost 14 years ago. Twilla relocated to Northwest Arkansas in 2012.

She was most recently the vice president of menswear on the US merchandising team. She left Walmart in February 2022 to create her own company working with small, diverse and women-owned businesses. Her goal is to give access to these companies that want to focus on creating business with mass retailers, specialty retailers and other small retailers. She also has partnered with TV personalities and other talent to explore talent management, strategy and influencers partnerships. Notable clients include Jenny and Dave Marrs, Bentonville Film Festival and ALB Vodka.

Education: B.A. Law and Society with a minor in English and Black Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara

Have you stayed on a straight path to your career goal?

Yes and no. I spent most of my professional career in retail but have been very fortunate to experience so many elements of merchandising in buying, product development, brand management and sourcing. All helped lead me to where I am today.

Best part of your job: The versatility and the people. The opportunity to learn so many new things and meet new people has always been a great job for me.

What nonprofits are you involved with and why?

Bentonville Film Festival mostly because it allows an opportunity to bring together diverse voices and is an advocate for giving access to women and people of color. American Heart Association is a passion of mine because heart disease is the largest cause of death in the black community. Lastly, I have been involved in the Women Empowerment Deck Committee for the last nine years in partnership with Walmart, LPGA and Kimberly-Clark. Our goal once again is to bring women together and give them access to new environments.

The entire thread of my involvement is improving the lives of women and people of color in my community. It is what drives me.

What do you do for fun? Any hobbies?

I love watching my favorite Los Angeles sports team in person and on TV. I live and breathe my love of the LA Dodgers. I also love to play golf, drink wine and cook.

Biggest inspiration: My biggest inspiration is being able to be my authentic self every day.

I am so grateful to have so many amazing mentors who have helped shape my career and helped me grow personally and professionally.

Best advice you’ve ever received: Be willing to try new things. You never know how it will shape you.

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GISELA MEJIA

VP, Business Development Officer, Banco Si! �

Gisela Mejia was born in El Salvador and moved to the United States at age 10. She arrived in Arkansas in September 1995.

Gisela is married to Melvin Cruz, and they have five children.

Education: Rogers High School graduate

When did you know what you wanted to do?

I always knew I wanted to work with people. I’m a people person.

I love getting to know people, listen to their life stories and learn about other people’s culture and backgrounds.

I started my career in banking at the age of 18 as a part-time teller.

Within my first two weeks of training, I was offered a full-time teller position. I knew then that I wanted to stay in banking. I’ve been in banking for 21 years and have held different positions throughout my career.

Quality you admire most in women: I’ve always admired women who are compassionate, resilient and treat others with respect.

What organizations are you involved with and why?

I’m currently the treasurer and a board member of the Beaver Lake Fire Department, paid/volunteer fire department. Four years ago, my youngest daughter and I were involved in a horrible accident. I remember how caring all the paramedics and firefighters were to us. I felt in my heart that volunteering my time to this organization was a way for me to give back to my community.

What do you do for fun? Any hobbies?

I love to watch movies at home as a family on Saturdays. During the summer, we spend our weekends at the lake.

Biggest inspiration: My parents are my biggest inspiration. They worked hard to give my brothers and I a better life. They left their home country, family and friends in search of “the American Dream.” They sacrificed so much to give us the best they could.

Personal Mantra: “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do and liking how you do it.” - Maya Angelou

Best advice you’ve ever received: To never let other people’s negativity affect me. In life you will always run into negative people that are always complaining about everything, and that can be soul destroying.

Thing you’re most proud of: My beautiful family. My kids are my world, and I’m very proud of them. They are all different in their own ways but have a heart of gold.

If you won the lottery, what cause or organization would you support?

Hub of Hope NWA. I’m learning about this organization, and I’m working on getting involved as a volunteer soon.

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G AY P R E S C O T T

VP, Development, Hope Cancer Resources Gay Prescott, originally from Jackson, Mississippi, is the youngest of five children. She has lived in Northwest Arkansas for 27 years. Gay is the vice president of development at Hope Cancer Resources. She has been with Hope Cancer Resources for over 18 years and previously worked with cancer patients as the manager of the Washington Regional Cancer Support Home (now the J.B. Hunt Transport Services Cancer Support Home). She has 40 years of marketing experience and 25 years of experience with nonprofits. Her passion is working with cancer patients and their families. Gay and her husband Larry have two dogs, Charlie and Frankie.

Education: A.A.S. Commercial Design and Advertising, Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi

Best part of your job: There are so many good things about my job, but it really comes down to one – the people. I have met so many wonderful people along the way. Working at Hope Cancer Resources, I get to be a part of really making a difference in someone’s life at a critical time. I remember. My dad was diagnosed in 2006 and passed away in 2007. It’s a hard time in one’s life journey.

Quality you admire most in women: I truly admire women who have gone before me. Women are strong.

Women also face a lot of fear, and there is so much in our world that undermines the self-esteem of women. Growing up, girls are hard on girls. As women, there’s a bond. We know when someone needs us.

I love seeing women recognizing that in someone else and coming to their defense. The army of women is quite a force. We will defend, advocate and help. It’s inspiring to experience.

What nonprofits are you involved with and why?

Other than Hope Cancer Resources, I volunteer with the Cancer Challenge. My husband Larry and I serve at our church, Vertical Community Church. We also volunteer at LifeSource International.

I currently serve on the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northwest Arkansas Chapter board of directors and am a past board member for the Arkansas Cancer Coalition.

What do you do for fun? Any hobbies?

My family has always loved sports. I came to Arkansas as a Mississippi State fan in 1996 when Larry and I got married. People who know me well, know I am a really good Hog fan. We enjoy all Razorback sports. I can still ring a cowbell. I also play tennis and enjoy working in my flower gardens. When I have time, I love to paint. I studied color theory for a year in school. It was fascinating to me and still is.

Biggest inspiration: My parents have been my biggest inspiration. My dad has passed away, but I still continue to learn from him. My mom is a strong lady who is so faithful to her family. They gave me values that have paved the way in my life.

Surprising fact about you: Sign language was my first language. Both of my parents are deaf.

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AMANDA ROGERS

EVP, Managing Partner, Client Operations & Delivery, Saatchi & Saatchi X Amanda Rogers grew up in Russellville before coming to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas. Initially an elementary education major, she saw a movie about an advertising executive that served as her first glimpse into marketing – and she changed her major the next day! Through a friend of a friend, she made a connection at a local ad agency, and before she knew it, she was hired as a courier and spent her summer delivering art to clients and hauling materials to and from a warehouse. She moved into a role as an administrative assistant, and the rest is history. Amanda had found a home in marketing she didn’t even know she was looking for. She met and married a Fayetteville boy and they’ve been here ever since. Amanda and her husband Kyle have two sons: Cole, 16, and Cade, 14.

Education: B.A. Journalism, Advertising/Public Relations, University of Arkansas

Have you stayed on a straight path to your career goal?

Once I found agency life, I was hooked. I’ve been with Saatchi & Saatchi X for almost 20 years. I began my career in client services and learned from some of the best in the business while working for some of the largest companies in the world. I’ve been so fortunate over the years to have some amazing leaders in my life. I learned about my strengths, my weaknesses, what type of leader and manager I want to be, and what type of leader and manager I don’t want to be. One of those leaders recognized my operational strengths, and I moved into an operations role 16 years ago. Even as I transitioned from client services to operations, the constant in my career path has been a sense of service and prioritization of team. I know how lucky I am to be surrounded by incredible people that are really great at what they do.

Best part of your job: I am constantly challenged and always learning. In my 20 years, I’ve held many different roles, and our business has changed and evolved. I work with SO MANY smart people, and I love the collaborative nature of our business. We solve our clients’ problems, and every day is unique.

Quality you admire most in women: Most women I know have this amazing ability to manage so many different things – work, kids’ schedules, household, volunteer roles, etc. Really, the quality I appreciate most in women is just the ability to get things done. Make things happen for all the people around you.

What nonprofits are you involved with and why?

I have plugged into nonprofits that allow me to be more deeply integrated into the season of life I’m in, and roles that can use the operational, planning and organizational skills I bring to the table.

Through Saatchi & Saatchi X’s The CARE Initiative, I serve as a board member and have served as the liaison to Children’s Safety Center for many years. Each year, I organize our Angel Tree program, collecting gifts for local children in need around the holidays. And through my sons’ schools, I have enjoyed being involved as PTO President, fundraising event chairs, board member of Fayetteville High School Baseball Boosters and co-chair of Project Graduation for FHS. 42

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MELODY RICHARD SVP, Pantry, Walmart US

Melody Richard grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and she and her husband Jon moved to Bentonville nine years ago for an opportunity to lead Coca-Cola’s business within Sam’s Club. In 2018, she made a career change to Walmart US leading the baby business. Melody and Jon are proud to call Northwest Arkansas home and have enjoyed watching the arts, culinary experiences and natural spots grow. Melody has been very fortunate through her roles to engage in the community. She and Jon strive to make a positive impact in NWA and others’ lives.

Education: B.S. Finance, Florida State University in Tallahassee Executive M.B.A., Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia

When did you know what you wanted to do?

As a child, I wanted to be an astronaut or President of the United States. I was very curious about space and exploration and knew early on I wanted to lead teams. Once I started working in retail and the restaurant industry as a teenager, I found that I thrived in roles where I could serve people and solve problems while delivering results.

Best part of your job: Working with my team to execute our #pantrywithapurpose. Our goal is to truly serve our customer by delivering world class services, excellent quality and assortment at an affordable price.

Quality you admire most in women: Empathy and respect for the individual. I truly respect and admire leaders that take time to show true empathy and respect for others.

What nonprofits are you involved with and why?

NextUp. I have been a member for 14 years - started at the regional level and now represent Walmart on the National Board.

NextUp’s mission is to advance all women, and my experience in the organization has allowed me to develop personally and professionally.

My husband and I love supporting the organizations in the Northwest Arkansas community. We continue to invest and spend time in areas that help children, families and others in need, including Boys and Girls Club, NWA Food Bank, The Jones Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Apple Seeds Teaching Farm, Peel Compton Foundation and Best Friends Pet Resource Center.

Biggest inspiration: I have been inspired by so many across my career and life. Today I am inspired by our next generation, my 22 nieces and nephews, who are focused on making the world a better place.

Best advice you've ever received: I have received such great advice over the years. Recently I was reminded to “enjoy the ride.” I really love that advice.

Surprising fact about you: I grew up a kid of the 1980s cola wars. My biological father worked for Pepsi, and my step-father worked for Coca-Cola.

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C H E R Y L YA R B R O U G H SVP, Sales and Marketing, Shiloh Technologies

Cheryl Yarbrough is a native Northwest Arkansan and has pretty much lived here her whole life. She has been married to her amazing (and extremely patient) husband Brian for 6.5 years, and between them they have four extremely talented adult children, three of whom also live in NWA. She and Brian are “Paw” and “CeCe” to five grandchildren, whom they spoil way more than they ever did their kids. They are also parents to two “fur babies,” Rosie and Susie, whom they also spoil way more than their kids or grandkids.

Education: B.S. Marketing, Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio M.B.A. International Business, John Brown University in Siloam Springs

When did you know what you wanted to do?

I still don’t know what I want to do. But really, I have been fortunate my entire career to work for amazing companies and more specifically managers who have encouraged and challenged me to explore various interests, take on different roles, and engage in diverse experiences, and this has greatly contributed to my personal and professional growth. Today, I am fortunate to be in a position that provides me the opportunity to bring awareness of the opportunity for women in the area of technology, more broadly STEM. There is an opportunity to bring awareness, thought leadership and discussion around the opportunities and challenges surrounding the underrepresented in today’s technology workforce.

Best part of your job: The best part of my job is undeniably the people, both my teammates and clients. Working with such talented and passionate individuals makes every day a rewarding experience. Having an environment that fosters creativity, innovation and a sense of camaraderie is truly invaluable to being satisfied in the work.

Quality you admire most in women: Resilience. Women, throughout history and across cultures, have faced numerous challenges, obstacles and societal expectations. In the face of adversity, their ability to rebound, adapt and persevere is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Women who exhibit resilience often become catalysts for change.

What nonprofits are you involved with and why?

I am involved in a variety of ways serving many nonprofits in northwest Arkansas. I love to support nonprofits focused on creating brighter futures for women and children through education. Why I am involved is simple. I am involved because I have witnessed firsthand, through personal experience, the incredible impact these organizations can have in creating a sense of hope, belonging and meaningful change.

What do you do for fun? Any hobbies?

I absolutely love exploring new places and diving into different cultures through travel. Brian and I are somewhat of “adventure vacationists” in that we tend to seek out more adventure than relaxation in our travel, like hiking volcanoes or going off the grid camping in Montana. It's not just about the destinations; it's about the unique experiences and stories that come with each adventure.

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Anheuser-Busch brought a Clydesdale hitch to the event, and guests could meet and take photos with one of the Clydesdales in the foyer of the Rogers Convention Center. Before leaving the event, attendees could snack on pizza, burgers, and Ghirardelli chocolate to take home, along with snagging a souvenir ornament featuring the Clydesdales.

“For the past 30 years, we have been blessed by the outpouring support of our Charity Ball and this year was no different. Each year we are humbled by all the sponsors that join us to further Mercy’s mission and services,” said Clark Ellison, vice president, Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas.

The first Charity Ball held in 1994 raised about $30,000 compared to this year’s $1.2 million. This just shows what kind of giving community Northwest Arkansas really is, Ellison added.

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noninvasive treatment included medication, lifestyle changes and cardiac rehab. Bailey did his part by dieting, exercising and taking the medications.

Bailey had been feeling tired in winter 2022. He went to Mercy for his annual check-up in January 2023, and found out he was in atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular heartbeat. He was quickly referred to Dr. Amr G. El-Shafei, Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas cardiologist. A procedure was scheduled to shock his heart from an irregular heartbeat into normal sinus rhythm, and after the procedure, Bailey said he felt almost instant relief and clarity in breathing. The following week, though, he went back into AFib. At 6 a.m. May 24, 2023, the day he was to go in for testing, he woke up with a sudden “thud” in his chest, went to the emergency room and was admitted for testing and further discovery.

For three months after diagnosis, Bailey also had to wear a life vest that could only be removed when showering. Dr. El-Shafei said when patients have a weak heart muscle, the heart can stop even if they’re improving, so there’s a vulnerable time during the healing process when they wear a vest that monitors them 24/7. “If your heart stops, the vest will shock you and save your life,” he said. The vest stays on until it’s decided if patients need a permanent defibrillator or not.

“We were lucky that the medications worked, and he didn’t need the defibrillator long term.” Bailey noted the vest never shocked him. After a few nights of wearing it, he got used to it and felt relief because he knew his heart was being monitored.

Dr. El-Shafei ordered a series of tests, one of which was an echocardiogram to view his heart function. While lying in the hospital bed the night of May 26, he checked his “MyMercy” patient app to view his results. He read the phrase “left ventricle ejection fraction – 30%.” He started looking up material about this and the nerves set in. The next day, though, Bailey said everything changed when Dr. El-Shafei came in the room.

At the 90-day mark, Bailey had 55-60% function, which put him in the normal range. He can live as long as anybody in his age group as long as he continues with his changed lifestyle.

Shared decision making between doctor and patient is part of the treatment plan. Dr. El-Shafei could tell Bailey he needed to change his lifestyle to help with the treatment, but he couldn’t force him do it. “Patients who stick to the plan get better,” he said.

“When Dr. El-Shafei came in, he was the light in the room. He changed everything,” Bailey said.

Bailey recalls that when he got the diagnosis and treatment plan, he said he would be a model patient.

Bailey, 64, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, specifically called Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF). Dr. El-Shafei gave Bailey hope that if he stuck to their treatment plan, he could live as long as anybody. He said it would be a fight for a few months and may be worse before getting better.

“I’m a reflection of what he does. I’m not going to let him down. He didn’t let me down,” Bailey said.

Bailey has lost 42 pounds and walks four miles a day. He joked that he doesn’t “eat anything that tastes good anymore,” to which Dr. El-Shafei replied with a laugh, “That’s my job.”

“Give me six months, and I’ll give you 20 years,’” Dr. El-Shafei said.

Bailey did not have blockage in his arteries, which is common with congestive heart failure, so they just needed to get the AFib under control. Dr. El-Shafei noted that over the last few years, there’s a plethora of medications that have changed symptoms and increased survival for patients. The

Kerry Bailey with Dr. Amr G. El-Shafei

Dr. El-Shafei has been a cardiologist for 20 years, 14 of those at Mercy. Bailey said he is the “go-to guy” for developing treatments in our area and statewide, and it is amazing for Mercy to have to have his leadership, his knowledge and his skillset for how he communicates with patients. “We have the best cardiologist in the world,” Bailey said.

“For our community, I feel blessed that we have him.”

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NWA Challenge for Hope www.nwachallengeforhope.com

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Art on the Bricks Art Walk Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

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Sip & Savor Boys & Girls Club of Benton County www.bgcbentoncounty.org

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Artisan Gatherings for Good at MARRS MERCANTILE n a move that echoes their passion for revitalization and Itheir creative expression, Jenny and Dave Marrs, best known for home renovation show “Fixer to Fabulous” on HGTV,

have embarked on a new chapter — a store that promises to be a haven for those seeking curated treasures and a touch of the Marrs' signature style. Nestled in Centerton, Arkansas, Marrs Mercantile is more than just a shopping destination; it is a reflection of their commitment to community and craftsmanship.

In fall 2023, Marrs Mercantile launched Artisan Gatherings, a series of workshops that offer a unique opportunity to delve into the world of local artisans. The intimate gatherings provide a delightful blend of learning and indulgence, accompanied by delectable food and beverages. It's not just an event; it's an experience that celebrates the artistry of our community.

Jenny and Dave Marrs have curated a rich tapestry of workshops, each weaving a unique story of craft and skill. Whether you are drawn to the tactile world of pottery, the intricate dance of brush strokes in painting, or the enchanting aroma of freshly cut wood and creating something useful, there is a workshop for enthusiasts and learners alike.

The intent behind this workshop series is to create connections

— with the craft, with the artisans and with the community.

Participants leave with a newfound appreciation of the artists and makers who share how they developed their skills, along with the stories embedded in every stroke, carving and mold.

The inaugural event, Woodworking, Beer + Cheese, featured Dave Marrs talking about woodworking and how he has honed his passion into a professional career. Sweet Freedom Cheese owner Jessica Keahey and Kristine Allen of Bike Rack Brewing Co., discussed the basics of cheesemaking and brewing before leading an interactive sensory journey through their favorite beer and cheese pairings of the season.

At the second gathering, Wine and Watercolor, attendees learned about the inspiration that guides artist Bethany Carroz of WestOak Watercolor, while wine aficionado, Twilla Brooks, led a tasting exploration through a variety of wines from Passalacqua Winery.

Artisan Gatherings transcend the ordinary, offering not just workshops but a journey into the creative minds of local artists and makers. Each Artisan Gathering in 2024 will benefit a different charitable organization. You can stay up to date on 2024 workshop date announcements by following Marrs Mercantile on Eventbrite and social media at @marrsmercantile.

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LEADING LADS JEFF ROBINSON Entrepreneur

Jeff Robinson serves as a founder, co-founder and C-Level Officer for multiple companies providing solutions in the business sectors of Medical Device Supply; Local, State and Government Services/ Contracting; Industrial Work Wear; Telecommunication Power Solutions; Tailored Battery Systems; Power Generation Projects; and Supply Chain Solutions. He brings 18 years of experience in various industries. His companies have represented several Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. He has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. He is also a member of the Investment Recovery Association (IRA) and has his CMIR (Certified Manager of Investment Recovery) Certification. Jeff formally served as the Chairman of the Membership Committee for the IRA. Jeff is married to Alisse, and they have two children, Luci Margaret and Mary Drew.

Education: B.S. Business Administration with a minor in Finance, Friends University in Wichita, Kansas

Did you always know what you wanted to do?

No. I originally went to college for engineering, then changed my major to business. A job opportunity working as a contractor to ExxonMobil is what decided my career. Our company was responsible for many things under the ExxonMobil investment recovery and recycling contract. We managed this contract for ExxonMobil globally. Every day was a different day and learning experience, and that is what intrigued me. I didn’t want to be doing the same job day in and day out.

Best part of your job: Relationships. Building strong connections with colleagues, clients or customers that have lasted years.

Quality you admire most in others: Integrity. It’s all about being honest and doing what’s right, even when it’s difficult to do.

What nonprofits are you involved with and why?

Mercy, Salvation Army, Wounded Warrior Project, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Jason Taylor Foundation, and Boys and Girls Clubs of America. We have been fortunate to be available to give back to causes that support local communities.

Personal Mantra: Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. Just admit you’re wrong.

Surprising fact about you: I’m a neat freak. I literally have a smaller shop vac to clean my big shop vac. Everything needs to stay clean and everything has the proper spot.

Best part of your day: Family time. I enjoy taking the kids to school and talking to them when they get home to hear all about their day. Also the quiet time with my wife once the kids go to bed. My family is why I do what I do.

They are the best part of every day.

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LEADING LADS CLARK ELLISON VP, Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas

Clark Ellison was born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri. He received a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications/Graphic Arts from Central Missouri State University (now University of Central Missouri) in Warrensburg, Missouri. In March 1991, he moved to Rogers and in November that year, he married his wife Karen. They have two children, Carli and Chuck, and a doodle named Opal.

From 1991-98, he worked for Springdale Memorial Hospital, now called Northwest Health. In 1999, he started working at St. Mary’s Hospital, now Mercy Health System. His roles at Mercy have included marketing, public relations, community education, volunteer services and now the foundation. In 2014, his responsibilities expanded to include Mercy foundations in Fort Smith; Hot Springs; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Laredo, Texas. He is now vice president of Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas.

Education: B.A. Mass Communications/Graphic Arts, Central Missouri State University (now University of Central Missouri) in Warrensburg, Missouri

Best part of your job: I would have to say the best part of my job are the people I get to work with, meet with, and collaborate with – and the impact those relationships have for Mercy, our patients and our community. My job isn’t a routine job – there is something different every day where I can use my experience and creativity to further Mercy’s mission.

Quality you admire most in others: Trustworthiness

What nonprofits are you involved with and why?

Currently I’m on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas, and serve on the compliance, finance and development committees. I first became acquainted with the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Arkansas through my work with the CooperAnthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center in Hot Springs when I was asked to assist the Mercy owned center with fundraising activities. It didn’t take long to realize the amazing work our CAMCAC coworkers do every day, and the support they provide to children and their families truly touched my heart. The CAMCAC is part of the CAC-AR, a network of 30 Child Advocacy Centers throughout the state of Arkansas.

What do you do for fun? Any hobbies?

“Family Fun Time” has to be at the top of my list. This is our family’s coined phrase when we get to spend time together as a family. I also enjoy fishing, hunting, trap and skeet shooting, golfing, and Razorback sports.

Personal Mantra: Always be present, and lean in to any circumstance you can add value to.

How do you stay motivated?

Knowing every day that what I do professionally helps support my family and has an impact on others - making my co-workers lives a little brighter, and those who come to Mercy are cared for with state-ofthe-art tools and a caring environment.

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September 9.1.24 to 9.30.24

9.3.24 to 9.4.24

NWA Food Bank www.nwafoodbank.org

Sharing & Caring of Benton County www.sharingandcaringkids.com

Hunger Action Month

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas The Big Event Jody and Jessica Hendrix with Katie and Tripp Hollowell

Golf & Dinner Auction

9.7.24

Vintner’s Dinner

9.4.24 to 9.6.24

Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter www.nwacs.org

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org/Arkansas

9.7.24

NWA Finest and Wine Opener

9.5.24

Restoring Lives: Evening of Impact Children & Family Advocacy Center www.cfacbentonco. com

9.6.24 to 9.7.24

Pagnozzi Parker Charity Golf Tournament, Ultimate Tailgate & Auction Pagnozzi Parker Charities www.pagnozziparker.org

Worst Race Ever 5K Run Bentonville www.runbentonville.com

9.12.24

An Evening of Historical Spirits Rogers Historical Museum www.rogershistoricalmuseum.org

9.12.24

Art on the Bricks Art Walk Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

9.13.24 to 9.15.24 Sunset Summit

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9.14.24

Tour de Tacos Cycling Event Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas www.dfsnwa.org

9.14.24

NWA Community Showcase & Rogers Cycling Festival Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

9.15.24

International Festival Botanical Garden of the Ozarks www.bgozarks.org

9.18.24 to 9.21.24

Women of OZ NWA Sunset Summit Allyson de la Houssaye, Lauren Pickman, Ashley O'Reilly, Tom Walton, Gary Vernon, Kourtney Barrett and Craig Soos

Bikes, Blues & BBQ

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9.19.24

Havenwood Golf Tournament Havenwood www.nwahavenwood.org

9.23.24 to 9.29.24

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G www.nwachampionship.com

9.26.24 to 9.28.24

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Evening at the Farm – Corporate Night Apple Seeds www.appleseedsnwa.org

9.27.24

Evening at the Farm – Community Night Apple Seeds www.appleseedsnwa.org

Dr. Compton Native Tree and Plant Sale

9.28.24

Peel Compton Foundation www.peelcompton.org

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Community Dinner Thaden School www.thadenschool.org

9.30.24

The Golf Event The Jones Center www.thejonescenter.net

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September TBD 2024 Kickball for the Kids

Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter www.nwacs.org

September TBD 2024 AMP Up the Arts

Walton Arts Center www.waltonartscenter.org

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Boys & Girls Club of Benton County www.bgcbentoncounty.org

Scarecrow Showdown

10.1.24 to 9.30.25 Savor the Flavor

Washington Regional Medical Foundation – Senior Support in Action www.wregional.com

10.3.24

In It to End It Children & Family Advocacy Center www.cfacbentonco.com

10.3.24

Hall of Honor Fayetteville Public Education Foundation www.fayedfoundation.org

10.4.24

Art of Hospice Circle of Life Hospice www.nwacircleoflife.com

10.4.24 Winetopia

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Mobil 1 Fall Classic

10.5.24

Kiss A Pig Gala American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org

10.5.24

Here’s Johnny 10K Peel Compton Foundation www.peelcompton.org

10.5.24 to 10.20.24 Golftoberfest

Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas www.spsfnwa.org

10.8.24

Autumn Harvest Botanical Garden of the Ozarks www.bgozarks.org

Hope Cancer Resources Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction Blake Pennington and Quintin Canada

10.10.24

Art on the Bricks Art Walk Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

10.10.24

Network & Learn NextUp Northwest Arkansas www.nextupisnow.org/regions/ northwest-arkansas/

10.11.24 to 10.13.24 Vintage Market Days

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Chamber Golf Tournament Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

Ashley Dreyfus: POSCA® super-user Have you ever had hundreds of people watch you create art on sneakers?! Ashley Dreyfus has literally been in those shoes.

Dreyfus was one of the artists who used POSCA® paint markers to create art on sneakers during the American Cancer Society’s Suits & Sneakers Gala on Oct. 13, 2023, at Fayetteville Town Center.

Theresa Harrell, sales director of mass retail at uni Brands, wanted to bring POSCA® to life at Suits & Sneakers last year.

“Instantly we thought of Ashley Dreyfus of Dreyfus Art, who we have worked with in the past on our artist events,” Harrell said. “She is a POSCA® super-user and loves to share her knowledge with others. Ashley uses POSCA® on a multitude of surfaces showing off the ‘everything marker for everyone’ through her unique and quirky characters.”

Dreyfus, who is a mural artist and illustrator based in Los Angeles, said the energy in the room was so beautiful, and it was amazing seeing so many people gather for a great cause.

She didn’t come in with a plan for the artwork before the event. She said she loves to work in the moment and typically creates without a pre-planned design. Over the course of about two hours, the design on the sneakers became a scene depicting her characters in an abstract outdoor/psychedelic setting. Dreyfus describes her style of art as “vibrant, positive and joyful,” and her influences are Keith Haring, Peter Max and Andy Warhol.

Dreyfus used an array of colors from the 3M and 5M multipacks of POSCA® markers for the design.

She has been using POSCA® markers to create art for six years. Her favorite POSCA® colors are aqua green, pink, orange and sky blue. She added that her favorite POSCA® products to use are the 7M Bullet Tip black marker and any shade of the 5M marker.

“I love how versatile the markers are,” she said. “You can draw on almost any surface with the markers, and the pigment is super rich.”

Dreyfus had previously designed on sneakers only one other time, painting some Vans sneakers at a surf competition. She typically paints on canvases with acrylic paint and works on merchandise designs for bands and companies. She has been creating illustrations and mixed media her whole life. Dreyfus noted that murals became a big interest for her after she got out of high school and started connecting with other street artists in her community.

Harrell said human connection is at the heart of POSCA®.

She was thrilled Dreyfus was able to be part of Suits & Sneakers Gala.

“Ashley’s bubbly personality allowed for new connections and education with Suits & Sneakers patrons,” she said.

Learn more about POSCA® at www.poscausa.com, and save the date for this year’s Suits & Sneakers Gala on Oct. 11, 2024.

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10.11.24

October TBD 2024

American Cancer Society www.suitsandsneakersar.com

Sunshine School & Development Center www.nwasunshineschool.org

Suits & Sneakers Gala

10.11.24

Power of Inclusion

VIP Golftoberfest

October TBD 2024

Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas www.spsfnwa.org

In This Together Event

Teen Action & Support Center www.tascnwa.org

10.18.24

October TBD 2024

Children’s Safety Center www.childrenssafetycenter.org

Susan G. Komen www.komen.org

10.24.24

October TBD 2024

NextUp Northwest Arkansas www.nextupisnow.org/regions/ northwest-arkansas/

Brandon Burlsworth Foundation www.brandonburlsworth.org

LOCALE Fashion Show

Fall Learning Event

10.24.24

Signature Chefs Feeding Motherhood March of Dimes www.signaturechefs.org/event/ NWArkansas

10.26.24

Goblin Run 5K Run Bentonville www.runbentonville.com

October TBD 2024 Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction

Hope Cancer Resources www.hopecancerresources.org

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MORE THAN PINK Walk

Legends Dinner

October TBD 2024

HWOA Annual Conference Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas www.hwoa.org

October TBD 2024 High Gravity

Girls on the Run Northwest Arkansas www.gotrnwa.org

October TBD 2024

Courage Awards Luncheon Peace at Home Family Shelter www.peaceathomeshelter.org

American Diabetes Association's Kiss A Pig Gala Kiss A Pig Gala winners Jennifer Cowell, Sarah Pense and Ashlee Pratt

October TBD 2024 Little Black Dress Week

Junior League of Northwest Arkansas www.juniorleaguenwa.org

October TBD 2024 Fall Harvest Celebration Cobblestone Farms www.cobblestonefarms.org

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November

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northwest Arkansas Chapter National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Frankie Rankin (second from left), 2023 Outstanding Fundraising Executive awardee, with her Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA co-workers Shannon Campbell, Carrie Miller and Tyler B. Clark

11.1.24

11.9.24

November TBD 2024

Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas www.dfsnwa.org

Project Zero www.theprojectzero.org

11.2.24

11.13.24

November TBD 2024

The Jones Center www.thejonescenter.net

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northwest Arkansas Chapter community.afpnet.org/ afparnorthwestchapter

Humane Society of the Ozarks www.hsozarks.org

RLC Sporting Clays Classic

Pump Track Championship

11.7.24 to 11.9.24

Murder Mystery in the Garden Botanical Garden of the Ozarks www.bgozarks.org

11.7.24 Art Show

Sunshine School & Development Center www.nwasunshineschool.org

11.7.24

Uptown Hoedown Saving Grace NWA www.savinggracenwa.org

11.8.24

Big Night The Jones Center www.thejonescenter.net

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Little Black Dress

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

11.14.24

Art on the Bricks Art Walk Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

11.14.24

Network & Learn NextUp Northwest Arkansas www.nextupisnow.org/regions/ northwest-arkansas/

11.22.24 to 11.23.24 NWA Boutique Show

www.nwaboutiqueshow.com

11.28.24

Turkey Trot for Heroes Sheep Dog Impact Assistance www.sheepdogia.org

Aiming for Zero Luncheon

Tails of Love Preview Party

November TBD 2024 Light of Hope Breakfast and Luncheon

CASA of Northwest Arkansas www.nwacasa.org

November TBD 2024 One Walk

JDRF Northwest Arkansas www.jdrf.org

November TBD 2024 Celebrity Waiter Gala

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and The Tea Rose Foundation of Northwest Arkansas www.akapao.com

November TBD 2024 Holiday Toy Drive

First Tee – Northwest Arkansas www.firstteenwa.org

egan and Ritchie McFarland have always known they wanted to adopt, even prior to knowing each other, so once married this was a topic they often discussed for the future of their family. Initially they thought of international adoption, but after Ritchie started his work with DHS, their eyes were opened to the need in their own area. Megan started volunteering with Project Zero, which gave her the opportunity to interact with children in the foster care system who were waiting to be adopted. This is where she met a young man named Kawika. At every event she volunteered, Kawika was right there wanting to spend more time with her. Although they were not an open home, Megan took the opportunity to spend that time with him.

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As time went on Ritchie and Megan both felt that Kawika was the right boy for their family. After going through the process of opening their home and inquiring about Kawika, they were a match. Kawika moved in at age 16 (four days before his 17th birthday). They missed a lot of Kawika’s firsts but also experienced a lot of their own firsts ... first Christmas, first birthdays, first time he got a cell phone and had mom as a contact. After they finalized the adoption, some strong emotions for Kawika showed up with a lot of behaviors. He struggled with loving them and loving his bio family and what being a McFarland meant for his bio family.

He ended up going to a mental facility for six months for safety reasons, and at first, he would refuse to see or talk to them. However, they didn’t miss a single phone call or visitation, and eventually he would agree to see them.

The more he tried to push away, the more they leaned in. After he turned 18, he moved out by his own choice, and they went 14 months without knowing where he was. Fast forward to him now being 22 and living on his own, he is thriving in the life choices he has made and keeps in contact with them regularly after realizing they would always choose him!

In 2020, Megan and Ritchie decided it was time to start growing their family and both felt called to adopt a sibling group preferably a little younger than 17. They inquired about several sibling groups through Project Zero but were never a match for various reasons. Finally they were matched with an adorable red-headed sibling group of four, ages 2,3,4 and 9. They went from no kids in the home to four, three being in diapers. It was a whirlwind, but it was good! All four kids are lower functioning with cognitive and developmental delays. A month before finalizing their adoption, they got a call about a baby who had just been born and needed immediate placement, he was also the biological sibling to their soon to be adopted children. Malachi moved in at only 4 days old. He was born with drugs in his system which caused a really rough month of withdrawal. At 2 months old, he was hospitalized for the first time and diagnosed with several things including laryngomalacia (floppy throat). He requires thickened liquids and close supervision when eating. He was hospitalized five times in the first year of life. He sees several specialists. They adopted Malachi, who now is doing much better and is a happy little boy who loves his siblings!

“We feel so honored to have our six children and will forever be grateful for Project Zero. Our adoption journey isn’t perfect but it’s beautiful!” said Megan and Ritchie McFarland.

Ritchie and Megan McFarland with their children Malachi, Drexler, Ruby, Emersyn, Kawika and Stella

Arkansas Heart Gallery on Project Zero website.

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December 12.5.24

12.7.24

12.9.24

Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas www.spsfnwa.org

Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/nwa

Brandon Burlsworth Foundation www.burlsworthtrophy.com

12.5.24

12.7.24

NextUp Northwest Arkansas www.nextupisnow.org/regions/ northwest-arkansas/

Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

Jingle Mingle

O’ Night Divine Charity Ball

Holiday Mixer

Sips on the Bricks

12.6.24

Christmas at Peel Museum Peel Compton Foundation www.peelcompton.org

12.7.24

Freedom Frosty 5K Run Bentonville www.runbentonville.com

Burlsworth Trophy Ceremony

12.12.24

Art on the Bricks Art Walk Rogers Lowell Chamber www.rogerslowell.com

12.21.24

Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Children’s Fun Run Botanical Garden of the Ozarks www.bgozarks.org

December TBD 2024 Festival of Stars

Arkansas Children’s Northwest www.archildrens.org

December TBD 2024 Game Changer Banquet

First Tee – Northwest Arkansas www.firstteenwa.org

December TBD 2024

Cookies with Santa Pajama Jam Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Northwest Arkansas Chapter www.jackandjillinc.org NextUp Northwest Arkansas Holiday Mixer Tina Winham with Kimberly McGee

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