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What's Happening........................................... 8-9 2026 Kids Eat Free......................................12-15 2026 Non-Profit Guide.................................. 20-25
EDUCATION
Amazeum....................................................3 Bentonville Christian Academy........... 27 Ozark Catholic Academy..................... 32
ENTERTAINMENT
Once Upon a Child..................................2 Amazeum....................................................3 Walton Arts Center.................................4 Malco Theatre............................................7 Terra Studios..............................................7 Music Moves...............................................7 Dress for Success................................... 16 Arkansas Swim Academy...................... 17 Kids Activity Page............................. 18-19 Did You Know?....................................... 28 Goldfish Swim School........................... 31 Peel Compton Foundation................... 31
FAMILY
Once Upon a Child..................................2 Amazeum....................................................3 Walton Arts Center.................................4 Malco Theatre............................................7 Terra Studios..............................................7 Music Moves...............................................7 Mom's Groups........................................ 10 Arkansas Swim Academy...................... 17 Did You Know?....................................... 28 Goldfish Swim School........................... 31 Peel Compton......................................... 31
HEALTH
Pediatrics Plus......................................... 11 Arkansas Swim Academy...................... 17 Goldfish Swim School..............................4
PRODUCTS
Amazeum....................................................3 Once Upon a Child..................................2 Walton Arts Center.................................4 Jacuzzi..........................................................6 Malco Theatre............................................7 Startup Junkie.......................................... 17 Jack Wills.................................................. 26 UpStart Thrift Store............................... 28 Window Genie....................................... 29
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BENTONVILLE
PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 271-3192
www.bentonvillelibrary.org BELLA VISTA
PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 855-1753 www.bvpl.org
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PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 856-7000 www.faylib.org
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Amazeum Special Exhibit: Namaste India Bentonville | amazeum.org Namaste India features the vibrant art, food and traditions of the timeless Indian culture. See a variety of immersive environments including a dhaba (restaurant), marketplace, tuk tuk (or motorized rickshaw), home, school, and more.
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Walton Arts Center Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Fayetteville | 2pm This classic Tony Award-winning musical follows charismatic con man Harold Hill, who attempts to swindle a small Iowa town by promising to start a boys' marching band. The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
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Fayetteville Public Library Schmieding Foundation Teen Project Room Teen Board Game Drop-In (Grades 5–12) Fayetteville | 1:30pm - 4:30pm Join us for an afternoon of board gaming and socializing, no registration required!
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Bentonville Public Library - Haney Conference Room Youth Debate Forum Bentonville | 4pm - 6pm Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.
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Dogwood Canyon Guided Winter Watch Tour Lampe, MO | 9:30am - 11:30pm Grab your binoculars and join us for a unique winter wildlife tour via warm shuttle van!
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Bud Walton Arena Arkansas Razorback Basketball vs. Vanderbilt Fayetteville | 8pm
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Bentonville Public Library - Haney Conference Room Youth Debate Forum Bentonville | 4pm - 6pm Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.
Fayetteville Public Library Schmieding Foundation Teen Project Room WordPlay Writers' Club (Grades 5–12) * Fayetteville | 4:30pm - 5:30pm This after-school club is for teens interested in creative writing.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 750-8180
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Fayetteville Public Library - Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room After-School Workshop: STEAM Super Tasters (Grades 2–4) * Fayetteville | 4pm - 5pm Are you a super taster? Come learn about taste, genetics, and experiment with jelly beans.
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The Momentary The Greatest Wildlife Photographs Bentonville | Thru June 7 Experience some of the most surprising animal behavior through the very best wildlife pictures from the pages of National Geographic Magazine.
Amazeum You + Me = Play: Ramp it Up! Bentonville |9am - 10am Get ready to ramp and roll with this ready to customize experiment! This activity is full of rolling possibilities of all shapes and sizes. Let's get rolling!
Rogers Public Library in person at Prairie View Center at Mt. Hebron Park Smart Starts (Ages 2–3) Rogers | 10am - 11am Join Ms. Mayra for fun activities that will help build the skills and knowledge your child will need to have a smart start to kindergarten!
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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Preschool Story Time (Ages 3–5) Fayetteville | 9:30am - 10:15am Join FPL librarians for a fun Preschool story time with books, songs, and an activity in the craft room
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Fayetteville Public Library - Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room Math Olympiads: Elementary (Grades 4–6) * Fayetteville | 5:30pm - 6:30pm A math group preparing fourth through sixth graders for competition.
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Fayetteville Public Library - Starr Foundation Children's Craft Room Math Olympiads: Elementary (Grades 4–6) * Fayetteville | 5:30pm - 6:30pm A math group preparing fourth through sixth graders for competition.
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Amazeum Kickstart to Kindergarten Bentonville |9am - 12pm Get ready to bring nature indoors! Join us as we zoom in to uncover the outdoor wonders happening all around us while crafting our own tales inspired by the tiny worlds beneath our feet. Let curiosity lead the way! See website for more dates.
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Bentonville Public Library - Haney Conference Room Community Chess Club - presented by BPL & Downtown Bentonville Inc. Bentonville | 4pm - 7:30pm DBI Community Chess Club Winter 2025-26
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Rogers Public Library in person at Prairie View Center at Mt. Hebron Park Smart Starts (Ages 2–3) Rogers | 10am - 11am Join Ms. Mayra for fun activities that will help build the skills and knowledge your child will need to have a smart start to kindergarten!
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Amazeum Homeschool Adventures: Ecosystem Expedition Bentonville |See website From the tundra to the tropical rainforest, what makes each of Earth's biomes unique? It's time to find out: Pack your suitcase, and don’t forget your passport as you join us on an epic adventure exploring the plants, animals, and special secrets of each biome.
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Walton Arts Center Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Fayetteville | 7:30pm This classic Tony Award-winning musical follows charismatic con man Harold Hill, who attempts to swindle a small Iowa town by promising to start a boys' marching band. The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
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Amazeum Homeschool Adventures: Ecosystem Expedition Bentonville |See website From the tundra to the tropical rainforest, what makes each of Earth's biomes unique? It's time to find out: Pack your suitcase, and don’t forget your passport as you join us on an epic adventure exploring the plants, animals, and special secrets of each biome.
Bud Walton Arena SEMO Redhawks at Arkansas Gymbacks Gymnastics Fayetteville | 7:15pm
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Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" Read Along & Activities * (Grades 2–4) Fayetteville | 4pm - 5:30pm Join us for a four-part program where we'll read Beverly Cleary's "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" together and do a fun activity to accompany our reading!
Fayetteville Public Library - Walmart Story Time Room Baby Bookworms (Ages 0–24 months) Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Join youth services librarians for rhymes, songs, bounces and a book.
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Fayetteville Public Library - CFI: Koenig Family Fabrication & Robotics Lab CFI Family: Valentine's Cards Fayetteville | 5:30pm - 7:30pm Drop-in and craft a custom valentine's card in the Fabrication and Robotics Lab!
Amazeum Early Learners - Partners in Play Bentonville | 10am - 12pm Be curious and investigate together as play partners! This drop-in program embraces children's natural curiosity and develops an interest in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) through open-ended play and hands-on discovery.
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Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room Safe Driving - Presented by the Bentonville Police Department Bentonville | 1pm - 3pm The Bentonville Police Department presents this workshop featuring important topics for new drivers.
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The Malco Razorback Cinema Grill Auditorium 1 LeapFest Northwest Arkansas Short-Film Festival Fayetteville | 4:30pm leapingdogproductions.net Last year, the festival sold out all 60 seats! Filmmakers and audiences praised the energy, the screenings, and the community that came together to celebrate Arkansas storytelling.
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Walton Arts Center Across the Silk Road: Scheherazade a SONA production Fayetteville | 7:30pm Enjoy the music of Mozart, Borodin, Ravel and Rimsky-Korsakovunder the direction of Akiko Fujimoto, Guest Conductor
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Walton Arts Center Disney's Beauty And The Beast Fayetteville | 7pm Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love.
Amazeum Kickstart to Kindergarten Bentonville |9am - 12pm Get ready to bring nature indoors! Join us as we zoom in to uncover the outdoor wonders happening all around us while crafting our own tales inspired by the tiny worlds beneath our feet. Let curiosity lead the way! See website for more dates.
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MOM GROUPS Stay connected to other Mom's and get tips and support. We're stronger together!
MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers
Facebook - Central Rogers Mops & MomsNext MOPS is a Christian based organization open to all moms in the
MOMS Club of Bella Vista/Bentonville
momsclubofbvb@yahoo.com Facebook - nwamomsclub momsclubofbvb.blogspot.com A group of supportive, charitable and engaging stay-at-home mothers from all walks of life who come together and connect “mom friends!”
Fayetteville Momtourage
facebook.com/groups/faymomtourage Formerly Fayetteville MOPS/Fayetteville MOPS @ The Grove Church A club creating time for face to face interaction for moms in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Their mission is to nurture moms and build a community of mothers!
Crunchy Mamas of NWA
facebook.com/groups/crunchymamasofnwa A facebook group of loving mothers and researchers who feel it is a priority to share what they learn and how they can empower each other! This community is dedicated to providing insightful, holistic recommendations to moms in the NWA area!
Northwest Arkansas Mothers of Multiples Club
facebook.com/groups/nwamomc/ nwamultiplesclub@gmail.com A non-profit organization focused on supporting and educating parents, grands, guardians and expecting parents of multiples in Northwest Arkansas.
NWA Moms RUN this town
facebook.com/groups/momsrunthistownnwa/ Needing some #momaccountability? The Moms RUN this town is a running specific facebook group that discusses running and fitness!
Northwest Arkansas Moms Group
facebook.com/groups/77642861673/ A facebook group dedicated to discussing parenting, sharing stories and tips, supporting small businesses and family friendly events happening in NWA. 10 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
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WRIGHTS BBQ | BENTONVILLE JOHNSON | ROGERS All small kids plates are $2 which includes a sandwich and a side. Big Kid meals are $4.50.
CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE Kids ages 4 & under eat free with adult purchase. Kid’s meal is a one fish fillet or chicken fillet with fries and fixin’s.
MONDAYS
BOAR’S NEST BBQ | ROGERS Kids Ages 12 and under eat free everyday, all day. One free kids meal and drink with purchase of adult entrée.
JJ’S GRILL | ALL LOCATIONS EXCEPT FOR JJ’S ON THE LAKE Kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult. One kids meal per adult meal, drink included. MONTE NE CHICKEN MONTE NE Kids under 5 eat free. Our famous Fried Chicken Meal is $6.95 for kids ages 4-8 and $9.95 for kids ages 9-12. SUBWAY | ALL LOCATIONS Take advantage of the Family Takeout Special and get a free footlong when you buy two footlongs. Available on website and mobile app.
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BIG WHISKEY’S BENTONVILLE From 5pm to 9pm, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entree. BOAR'S NEST | ROGERS Kids eat free all the time (one kids meal per adult entree). LAS PALMAS ROGERS & BENTONVILLE After 5pm, kids 12 and under get a free kids meal. One per adult purchase. MARIACHI’S IN NWA MALL Kids 12 and under eat free. Includes kid drink. Available from 3pm to close, one per paid adult. MCALISTER'S DELI One kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal, includes drink. From 4pm to close.
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MOJITOS MODERN MEXICAN GRILL Kids 12 and under eat free all day. One free kids meal with adult meal purchase. RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS BENTONVILLE After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal. WAGON WHEEL COUNTRY CAFE SPRINGDALE Kids eat free after 4pm per adult meal purchase.
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ARTISAN WOOD FIRED KITCHEN Free kids Margherita pizza (cheese pizza) one per adult meal purchase when mentioning this ad. 5pm-9pm. GOLDEN CORRAL | ROGERS All kids meals are $1.99 after 4pm. LA HUERTA | FAYETTEVILLE & SILOAM SPRINGS Taco Tuesday: $1 tacos all day. LOAFIN JOE’S | FAYETTEVILLE & SPRINGDALE After 4pm, kids 12 and under eat free. One per paid adult.
RED ROBIN | BENTONVILLE Half off kids meals with adult meal purchase. RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS BENTONVILLE After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal. VILLAGE INN | ALL LOCATIONS Free kids meal with paid adult entrée.
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NOODLES ITALIAN Two free kids meals per adult entree purchased. 4pm - close. RED ROBIN | BENTONVILLE 50% off kid’s meals with adult meal purchase. RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS BENTONVILLE After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal. SASSY’S RED HOUSE Get one free kids meal with each adult meal purchased.
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SMASHBURGER | BENTONVILLE Grab a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). Kids 12 & under. Instore only.
JJ’S GRILL | ALL LOCATIONS EXCEPT FOR JJ’S ON THE LAKE Kids 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult. One kids meal per adult meal, drink included.
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DAIRY QUEEN | LOWELL Half price kid meals for kids 12 and under. No adult purchase necessary. JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree. RON’S CHILI & HAMBURGERS BENTONVILLE After 3pm. Kids eat free. One per paid adult meal. ZAXBY’S | FAYETTEVILLE Up to two kids meals for $1.99 from 5pm to 9pm with adult meal purchase.
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CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE Kids ages 4 & under eat free with adult purchase. Kid’s meal is a one fish fillet or chicken fillet with fries and fixin’s.
BEEF O’BRADY’S | BENTONVILLE $1.99 Kids Meals. CATFISH HOLE | FAYETTEVILLE Kids ages 4 and under eat free with purchase of adult entree. DICKEY’S BBQ Free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase. Dine-in only. JOSE’S BAR AND GRILL TONTITOWN Kids eat free 11am to 4pm every Sunday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree purchase. MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL ROGERS One kids meal for children under 12 years old every Sunday with the purchase of an adult entree. Available all day from 11am- 9pm. SLIM CHICKENS | ALL LOCATIONS Kids eat for $1.99 with purchase on an adult entree.
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JANUARY 2026
NON-PROFIT GUIDE Whether it's delivering items to a Little Free Pantry, writing a check to a non-profit, or volunteering for a local organization, our community strengthens from the donations and service of others! Here is a list of some of our favorite nonprofit in Northwest Arkansas that you and your family can get involved with today!
AMAZEUM
1009 Museum Way, Bentonville amazeum.org The Amazeum features approximately 50,000 square feet of exhibit and learning spaces inside the museum to bring learning to life and enhance family involvement, while evoking a sense of curiosity and discovery through hands-on activities. Interactive exhibits engage visitors with the land, industries and people who built the Arkansas culture and sustain it today. The Amazeum offers a variety of educational programs for a range of audiences.
APPLE SEEDS INC. 2648 N Old Wire Rd. Gulley Park, Fayetteville appleseedsnwa.org
Apple Seed’s mission is to inspire healthy living through garden-based education. They create programs that educate and excite young students about healthy food AND increase students’ access to those healthy foods.
ARKANSAS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES 614 E Emma Ave, Springdale www.aradvocates.org
The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. We serve as a voice for children at the Arkansas State Capitol and in Washington, D.C., gather and analyze data to support public policy that serves all children and families, and organize coalitions of diverse groups to drive change. 20 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
AUTISM INVOLVES ME
208 N Walton Blvd Suite 9, Bentonville www.aimnwa.org What started as a small parent support group in 2001, seeking to provide parents a place to gather and learn more about raising a child with autism, is now a cornerstone in NW Arkansas providing much more than just support. Their mission is to enhance the lives of people with autism by connecting the NW Arkansas community through greater awareness and resources.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS 97 W Colt Square Dr. #1 bbbsnwa.org
For over 25 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas has helped children realize their potential and build their futures. We help all youth achieve their full potential by making meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 16 in communities within Northwest Arkansas. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
BO'S BLESSINGS
(479) 530-7728 | jannielayne1206@gmail.com www.servir.org/bosblessings Bo’s is an organization dedicated to providing programs, support, and resources that help veterans transition back to civilian life with their families and their community. Help is also provided to lower income veterans in need of financial assistance in the area. Bo’s Blessings - LUTHAB, Inc., is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, providing empowerment and reintegration programs, community service, and veterans’ appreciation programs.
CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS
26 W Center St #215, Fayetteville championsforkids.org Champions for Kids works to mobilize MILLIONS of people to be Champions for Kids! We believe that all people can be Champions for Kids by leveraging their talents and skills for good. We help passionate people amplify their voice, reach and impact in their local communities so that our collective impact is exponential. Will you be a champion for kids? Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900 • 21
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER 2113 Little Flock Dr, Little Flock cacbentonco.com
Their purpose is to provide a safe place for child abuse victims and their families to receive comprehensive services from dedicated professional interviewers, nurses, counselors and advocates in a child-friendly atmosphere through a coordinated team approach as well as provide education to the community.
COMMUNITY CREATIVE CENTER 505 W Spring St, Fayetteville communitycreativecenter.org
Community Creative Center is a non-profit studio and visual arts organization located in Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios offering year-round, affordable arts experiences, including a variety of high-quality clay and pottery, watercolor, acrylics, drawing, mosaic and mixed media arts classes and workshops for children, youth and adults of all ages and skill levels. The CCC mission is to awaken the extraordinary power of art to engage individuals and communities through accessible arts education. Class scholarships are available.
ELIZABETH RICHARDSON CENTER 3917 N Crossover Rd, Springdale 1763 Ford Ave Springdale 2006 Kim Ave Springdale www.ercinc.org
ERC has been operating as a non-profit organization and enhancing the lives of children and adults with special needs since 1963. These four conveniently located Child Development Centers provide services to children from six weeks to five years of age, diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability, including prematurity, cerebral palsy, autism, Down Syndrome, seizure disorders and others.
FAYETTEVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER 1640 S Armstrong Avenue, Fayetteville www.fayetteville-ar.gov/602/Volunteer
When you actively participate as a volunteer, you are part of a solution and you make a difference in the lives of our shelter animals. Opportunities are available for volunteers at the shelter, in the office, and at special events. We need people to walk dogs, socialize cats, and generally spread awareness about what we do and the great animals at the Shelter in need of caring forever homes. While we do accept volunteers of all ages, if you are under the age of 16 years old, you will need a parent or guardian with you at all times while volunteering. In addition, you must be at least 18 years of age to walk dogs. 22 • Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900
FIRST HOMESCHOOL
336 Carley Rd Suite 3, Springdale (479) 408-7995 First Homeschool now has a bookstore and storefront to help parents and families with their homeschooling needs. It's completely free! Parents will be able to sell their used textbooks and materials to other homeschooling families who need them. Feel free to keep checking back or sign up to receive updates. This is a great way to enrich our community with great educational tools that can be beneficial to all ages!
GIRLS ON THE RUN NWA
615 N Walton Blvd Suite D, Bentonville www.gotrnwa.org We inspire ALL girls to build confidence and make intentional decisions, while fostering care and compassion for self and others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills in every girl while encouraging healthy habits for life. Girls face social pressures and conflicting messages about how they should act and who they should be.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
1421 E 15th St, Fayetteville habitatwashingtoncoar.org 1212 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville habitat.org/us-ar/bentonville/hfh-benton-county We are a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities all around the world. Our vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We do this by building and improving homes in partnership with those in need of a decent and affordable place to live. Families and individuals in need of decent, affordable housing can apply for homeownership with their local Habitat for Humanity.Visit our website for info.
IN THE FIELD
inthefield.build@gmail.com inthefield.build Seeking to empower Northwest Arkansas’ misguided youth through academic assistance, court advocating, community service, social therapy, recreational character building and an eco-access program that teaches youth how to garden. They have many ways you can donate and contribute to help achieve their mission of finding a solution to childhood adversity.
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LITTLE FREE PANTRIES www.littlefreepantry.org
LITTLE FREE PANTRY
Jessica McClard launched the grassroots mini pantry movement in May 2016 in Fayetteville, AR, when she planted the Little Free Pantry Pilot, a wooden box on a post containing food, personal care, and paper items accessible to everyone all the time, no questions asked. She hoped her spin on the Little Free Library® concept would pique local awareness of food insecurity while creating a space for neighbors to help meet neighborhood food needs. To learn more and find locations to donate visit their website!
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S SHELTER 860 NW Vaughn Rd, Bentonville Nwacs.org | (479) 795-2417
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CHILDREN’S SHELTER
The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is a private, non-profit organization that provides 24-hour residential, emergency triage care for children throughout Arkansas who are victims of abandonment, abuse or neglect. Our mission is to provide these children in crisis with a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future.
NWA FOOD BANK
1378 June Self Dr, Springdale www.nwafoodbank.org In Northwest Arkansas there are more than 65,000 men, women, senior citizens and children that face hunger every day. The number of hungry people has increased in the past years, but the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank continues to fight for everyone to have access to nutritious food to eat. The NWA Food Bank offers a wide array of volunteer opportunities so anyone can help make a difference and join the fight against hunger.
NWA WOMEN’S SHELTER Nwaws.org | (479) 246-0353 info@nwaws.org
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ARKOMA 1333 Arapaho Ave C, Springdale Rmhcofarkoma.org
Providing a “home-away-from-home” in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma strives to benefit Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma through four core programs: Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Mercy Hospital NWA in Rogers and at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, a Ronald McDonald House at Washington Regional in Fayetteville, and a Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
SUNSHINE SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER 3400 Woods Ln, Rogers nwasunshineschool.org
Sunshine’s mission is to develop and enrich the lives of individuals and families through therapy, education and support. They envision a world where individuals have the resources they need to reach their full potential as active members in their communities. To learn more about their services or how you can make an impact, visit their website.
WONDERS OF WILDLIFE
500 W Sunshine Street, Springfield Wondersofwildlife.org The Johnny Morris Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is a nonprofit educational conservation-themed attraction in Springfield, Missouri. The 350,000 square foot facility consists of two major sections; the Wildlife Museum presents a series of immersive wildlife galleries of animals displayed in a variety of natural habitats and the 1.5 million gallon Aquarium showcases 35,000 individual fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
7HILLS HOMELESS SHELTER 1832 S School Ave, Fayetteville 7hillscenter.org
7hills homeless center
Founded in 2001, 7hills began as a day center, providing meals, clothing, food, hygiene items, and other basic needs resources to people experiencing homelessness. Over the years, we expanded to provide more services at our Day Center, in addition to adding a wide variety of re-housing programs in an effort to be a part of a sustainable solution to end homelessness. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home, and we strive every day to support people on their paths toward stability, wherever they are in their lives. Get involved today! Sign up to volunteer, or give a gift online! Please say you saw it in Kid’s Directory • Advertise with us: 479.267.5900 • 25
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GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS? Give a “Hand Up” to local small business and entrepreneurs.
We are proud to support entrepreneurs in our community and we would appreciate your garage sale leftovers! If the store is closed, we have a 24-hour donation bin that would accommodate most items. large items can be placed in front of our donation door. We closely monitor after-hours drop-offs! Need a receipt? Let us know!
235 E Main Street, Farmington Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat: 9am - 1pm
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1. At what temperature does snow form? 2. What US state sees the most snowfall each year? 3. What is the Aurora Borealis commonly known as? 4. What is the name of the clear, spiky ice that hangs from roofs and other overhangs? 5. When does winter start in the Southern Hemisphere?
ANSWERS 1. 28º Fahrenheit 2. Alaska 3. Northern Lights 4. Icicles 5. June 21st (Source: mkewithkids.com)
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